Artists are born with a compelling need to probe the depths of self-expression and proclaim self-liberation. The challenge that lies before them is no small task. Expressing your unique vision as an artist may be one of your biggest challenges. It demands that you explore your innate creativity, fight the demons, ignore the critical voices, discover your strengths, push them … [Read more...]
Take Your Art Career Dreams and Goals Higher With These 8 Steps
Creating art career goals can be adventurous, creative and rewarding. Every day you get another opportunity to delve into your deepest desires and formulate new ways to bring them to fruition. As a mentor for artists helping you achieve your creative, career and financial objectives is one of my favorite activities. In this article you'll find ways to increase your pleasure … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King MLK Day Is A National Day of Service
Messages of Love, Hope, Peace, Equality and Acceptance "Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service." ~ Martin Luther King January 15 is known as Martin Luther King "MLK Day", designated by Congress as a national day of service. All Americans are encouraged to contribute in some way to bring positive change to … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Receive Publicity As An Artist – 15 Steps to Take
15 Important Steps to Take Immediately After Learning You Are in an Article, Received an Award, Were Selected for an Exhibition or Other Good News When you receive any form of publicity as an artist, whether it is a feature in a magazine, exhibition catalogue, get selected for an online exhibition, or been featured in a video, it is the perfect time to get your art marketing … [Read more...]
Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 2023
When interior designers, corporate art consultants and other industry art professionals are hired to help their clients one of their most valuable resources is the Pantone Color Institute. This vital organization uses color theory to interpret trends — looking at fashion, design and “socio-economic conditions” for inspiration. Well, Pantone has announced the 2023 color … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Short Artist’s Statement
Your average length Artist's Statement usually runs around 100-200 words. (Read "How to Write Your Artist's Statement"). After you've written that, it's a good exercise to pare it down for those times when you'll need to be very concise. If you've entered any of the online art exhibitions I've curated on the Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Online Exhibitions that Bring People Together
If you have ever curated a group exhibition you know there are many steps involved. For some, it may seem like a tedious, time-consuming project they look forward to completing at a rapid speed. Not me! I love the process. Positive thoughts about the rewards of online exhibitions that bring people together from around the world stimulate and propel me forward. Every online … [Read more...]
Announcing The Colors of the Year for 2023
You may recall my article "The Forecast in Decor Calls for Brighter Colors in 2022" in which I admit may have seemed unusual since I normally don't jump on trends. However, to my surprise, I received a lot of positive emails about the article being fun to read and also informative. So, with 2023 on the horizon, I decided to do an update with "Announcing The Colors of the Year … [Read more...]
How to Create Your Art Business Plan
It's Easier Than You May Think! Helping an artist create an art business plan is one of the most rewarding things to do as an art career mentor. I feel as though I am giving them a magic wand to ensure their career success. The idea of how to create your art business plan may seem intimidating at first. That's why I wrote this article to show you how the process can be … [Read more...]
Every Day Should Be International Peace Day
I'm writing this on International Peace Day, September 21, 2022 and cannot help but wonder... why is it only one day a year we have to be reminded to stop and reflect on what we can do individually, as a member of our community, country and the world, to foster peaceful understanding, tolerance, love and unity? Every day should be International Peace Day. Every day we need to … [Read more...]
How Do You Want Viewers to Respond to Your Art?
Georgia O'Keeffe intention was for viewers to see flowers in a new way. She explained, "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else… Nobody really sees a flower – really – it is so small – we haven’t time – and to see takes time… So I said to myself – I’ll paint what I see – what the flower … [Read more...]
Valerie Patterson’s New Book “Art to Start the Conversation”
It is a pleasure to announce Valerie Patterson's book "Art to Start the Conversation", published by ABCarlson Publishing, distributed by Ingram, will be released on January 16, 2023. This book features 40 of her most compelling images with her commentary and offers many details of her creative process. I had the honor and privilege of writing the introduction to the book and … [Read more...]
Kuralay Meirbekova Captures Human Expressions With A Visceral Impact
It is a pleasure to share this Art Review that I wrote for Kuralay Meirbekova to use for her art career promotion. She creates engaging images that capture the many nuances of human expression. Her superior one-line drawing techniques and use of mixed media are propelled by her unique artistic vision and versatility. Kuralay's subjects convey a broad spectrum of raw emotions, … [Read more...]
The Artist’s Impact on Civilization and the Economy is Immeasurable
My Appreciation to All Artists The artist’s impact on civilization and the economy is immeasurable and not often given sufficient credit. The truth is, if it were not for the artist we would suffer from stagnation, despair and chaos. Without art we would become dehumanized. The contemporary art world is a complex and fascinating web of art and commerce. It depends upon a … [Read more...]
How to Create Successful Art Exhibitions Using Themes
Enhance The Mood, Increase Attendance, Attract Publicity and Get Financial Sponsorship for Your Art Event You probably already know by now that at one point in my art career I organized many art events in New York City. The venues ranged from such diverse spaces as galleries and artists' studios to major corporations and cultural centers, night clubs, and hotels. I was … [Read more...]
Quick Tips For Writing Your Artist’s Statement
Writing your artist's statement may be one of the most essential pieces of writing and yet the most challenging one to do in your art career. And, as your art evolves, you'll be faced with having to write new ones. If you inquire about gallery representation, prepare an exhibition catalogue, provide material for an arts writer, or apply for a grant, you'll most likely be asked … [Read more...]