14 Ways to Grow and Nourish Your Relationships You may spend years creating an outstanding body of art work, however, if you ignore the importance of building relationships your art career may suffer. To build a better art business I suggest you practice the art of “People Power.” Early in my career I made a commitment to invest my time and effort in building relationships … [Read more...]
12 Simple and Enjoyable Ways to Expand Your Art Career Credibility
Excellent ideas to use during every stage of your art career! Whether you are an emerging artist, at mid-career level, or restarting your art career after a hiatus, are you looking for more ways to expand your art career credentials? If so, this article gives you 12 simple and enjoyable ways to add more credibility, increase buyers, enhance your reputation, expand your … [Read more...]
Read Excerpts from Artist’s Biographies
On this page you will read excerpts from three longer Biographies that I have written. Although I have changed some details to create more condensed samples for you to read, hopefully you will see what you can expect when you hire me to write one for you. Would You Like Me to Write Your Artist's Biography? Visit This Page For More Details My different writing services for … [Read more...]
How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan
In this article "How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan" I share powerful action steps I gave to an artist which set her on the path to increasing her art sales and profits. With some simple self-empowerment exercises to perform daily she was able to change her attitude and she accomplished even more than her original expectations. For many artists the notion of … [Read more...]
How Are You Unique As An Artist?
You'll Find Out When You Answer These Questions! Many artists inform me that they love the challenging exercises I offer them on this website. The list of questions you'll find below is one of the examples. An important truth you can learn about yourself as a creative individual is how are you unique as an artist. This knowledge will help you develop your innate creative … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Love of Nature with Inspirational Art and Quotes
It is a pleasure to help you celebrate your love of nature with inspirational art and quotes. This beautiful collection of nature-inspired art has been created by some of my artist clients and members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and Manhattan Arts International and published Art Reviews and Interviews I have written. They include Nancy Reyner, Sandra … [Read more...]
10 Best Selling Tips For Artists
If you visit the hundreds of articles I've written for you on this website you'll probably find thousands of sales tips for artists. In the interest of saving you time I like to occasionally offer bite-size morsels of information with links to further reading. That way, you have the option to read either short or long articles that best suit your time schedule! Either way, … [Read more...]
The Important Differences Between Your Artist’s Biography and Your Artist’s Statement and How to Write Them
On a daily basis I have the pleasure of visiting dozens of artists' websites, either as part of my curatorial process for a new exhibition or in preparation for my writing services when artists are seeking feedback about their art. Suffice to say, I have read a diverse array of Artist's Biographies and Artist's Statements, ranging from excellent to those that are written … [Read more...]
How to Add Value to Your Art So You Can Raise Your Prices
Throughout your art career you'll want to engage in activities that will add value to your art. There are several key benchmarks that define how the value of art is determined. The more valuable your art becomes the more justification you'll have for charging more for it. This article shows you how to add value to your art and what steps to avoid that will decrease the value … [Read more...]
Famous Artists and Their Relationships With Color
Many scientific studies have proven the healing impact of color and how it affects our behavior, moods, and thoughts. Color has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, and also motivate and empower us. For this article I chose a few different famous artists whose use of color has had an indelible impact on artists and viewers over the course of … [Read more...]
How to Energize Your Art Career Now
No matter what day of the week or time of the year it may be, there is no better time to start thinking about revising and clarifying your art career goals than now. In this article you will find several of my best articles to inspire you, and light the flame of dreams, goals, and success. You’ll find a wide range of tips, strategies and guidance to help you propel your art … [Read more...]
Writing About Your Abstract Art
Most artists I know find writing artist's statements very difficult. One might agree that for artists who work in the style of realism, it is an easier task to communicate their inspiration. However, if you're an abstract artist the challenges are very different. The myriad of internal, intangible forces may be difficult to articulate. In this article I provide excerpts from … [Read more...]
Take Small Steps to Achieve Large Art Career Goals – 8 Guidelines
In my morning reading today, in reference to the topic of divine order and the miracles in nature, I was reminded that a tall and mighty oak tree starts out as a tiny acorn. Immediately I thought about my coaching clients and how we talk about their dreams and goals that seem so incredibly huge at first and almost unattainable. It's easy to become overwhelmed by "big" ideas. … [Read more...]
How to Close the Sale with a Potential Art Buyer
If you're like most artists the experience of trying to sell your art in person can be extremely uncomfortable. What you may not realize is the potential buyer may also be uncomfortable. So, consider approaching the situation with the intention of trying to be as helpful as possible. You will want to lead the customer to make a decision that is best for them. This article is … [Read more...]
Art Review of Paintings by Ken Marsden, An Extraordinary Watercolorist
It is an honor and pleasure to present this Art Review about watercolors by Ken Marsden, kenmarsden.com. Ken is a masterful contemporary artist whose watercolor paintings emanate an aura of poetic romanticism, resplendence and a sense of wonder. As with many historical realist painters we discover his personal and respectful relationship with his chosen subjects. His … [Read more...]
Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art
How much time and attention do you give to what's on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you're interested in improving your art sales it's a good idea to know what kinds of questions art buyers might ask themselves before they decide to buy your art. In this article, you will find over 20 frequently asked questions art buyers consider. I hope you enjoy reading … [Read more...]