Earlier in my art career I organized exhibitions throughout NYC, NY in galleries, cultural institutions and corporate venues. Now I curate them online. It's been extremely rewarding for me to promote artists in this way to further their careers. Recently, I received an email from an extraordinary artist who won one of the top awards in an exhibition I curated for Manhattan Arts … [Read more...]
Are You A Trustworthy Artist?
At a cocktail party in NYC I was engaged in a conversation with two Manhattan real estate brokers who sell cooperative apartments in the high million-dollar range. When discussing the best ways to obtain the sale of a property over a competitor one broker confidently stated, “It’s simple, really. It’s about earning their trust.” We all smiled and nodded in … [Read more...]
Ways for Artists to Make More Money
Many artists I have counselled tell me they lack confidence because they don’t earn a living solely from selling their art. This is a destructive and unrealistic way to think. First of all, your talent should not be measured by your source or amount of income. Secondly, the unfortunate truth is most artists have to find ways to supplement an artist's income. The good news is … [Read more...]
The Artist’s Success Plan For Moving
According to several different U.S. surveys, Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetime. Perhaps you are dealing with this situation right now or you will be in the near future. When you have to pick yourself up and move to a new location it’s not an easy task to give up the security of your familiar surroundings, lifestyle and friendships. It may feel like your … [Read more...]
Advance Your Art Career With An Art Press Release
Since you're here, you're probably interested in advancing your art career, gaining more recognition and reaching a wider audience of potential art buyers. A well-planned publicity campaign with a press release can help you attain those goals. Whether it’s to announce your upcoming exhibition, a newly completed series, or an award or grant you received writing and distributing … [Read more...]
How Artists Choose Titles For Their Art
Have you every wondered how artists choose titles for their art? Or why they choose to show their art without titles? In this article I share insightful comments and suggestions from several artists about this topic. You may never look at an artist's work and title in the same way ever again. As an artist you may also consider taking this subject more seriously. While … [Read more...]
Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Art to People With Special Needs
If you’ve ever considered teaching art to individuals with special needs but didn’t know what it takes, it’s helpful to have first hand knowledge from experienced teachers. For this article I approached Steve Barr, Founder of Drawn to Help, Elise Beattie, artist and volunteer teacher, and Purvi Shah, Founder of Kids & Art Foundation, to share some of the important … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from A Commissioned Painting
One of my favorite plants is a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), shown above. I can see why it is given as a gift to those who have lost their loved ones because its gentle arched foliage evoke feelings of comfort and tranquility. Recently, my Peace Lily decided to give me several beautiful white blossoms. As I was dusting off its leaves I was instantly reminded of an experience I … [Read more...]
Positive Changes for Women Artists
Although we're a long way off from achieving equality, this article focuses on some positive changes for women artists. This article was published in 2018 with a few more recent additions. Wikipedia Expands its Women Artists The Museum of Modern Art, NYC, NY, held the fifth annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on March 3, 2018. It was an all-day communal updating … [Read more...]
How Artists Change Children’s Lives
When Nelson Mandella stated, “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children” his words rang the call for raising consciousness and taking action. Unfortunately, throughout the world many children are neglected and abused or are having to deal with emotional or physical illness. Thankfully, many creative individuals come to … [Read more...]
A Single Art Sale Holds Tremendous Potential: What to Do After The Sale
A single sale holds tremendous potential and power to the success of your art career. When you make an art sale, the value of your art is contingent on your ability to continue “the conversation” between you as the artist and that buyer. I recommend that you treat every person who buys your art as a valued collector from the time they make their first purchase. Consider … [Read more...]
When Artists Should Play it Safe
When you’re in the studio I encourage you to stretch yourself outside your comfort zone as far as you want to go. Take creative risks that are challenging and expanding. However, when it comes to matters about your physical and emotional health, career security and financial protection, I urge you to be diligent and exercise precaution. In this article I share some of the many … [Read more...]
Ceres Gallery Presents #DontShutUp
In honor of Women's HerStory Month, I'll be devoting articles about the topic to raise awareness about how artists and nonprofits are changing the playing field and fostering equality among all artists. Today, I'm sharing news about the "Ceres Gallery Presents #DontShutUp" panel discussion. This vitally important gallery is one of the many excellent resources for women … [Read more...]
Interview with Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone Board Member of NOAPS
Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone: Award-Winning Artist Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone (ober-rae.com) is an accomplished artist who has been painting for over 40 years. His work can be found in private and corporate collections around the world and has been featured in art magazines. He has won top awards for his paintings including those from Manhattan Arts International which I had … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Principles Used By Financially Successful Artists
Have you ever wondered why some artists are financially more successful than others? Chances are they know that taking care of business requires an awareness and effort beyond the walls of their art studios. They don’t ask what’s easy; instead, they search for what’s better. Here are 5 powerful principles used by financially successful artists. A financial goal that … [Read more...]
New Renee Phillips YouTube Channel
(Published in 2017) As a huge fan of YouTube for several years, I have come to appreciate it as a powerful source of knowledge and inspiration. One of my goals has been to create my own new YouTube channel. Well, I finally accomplished this goal! You can now visit the Renee Phillips YouTube channel. Now, through this YouTube channel, I am able to reach a wider audience of … [Read more...]