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Three Famous Artists Offer Their Words of Wisdom With Advice to Artists

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free tools for artists

Imagine being transported through time and space and you are visiting a famous artist in their studio. You ask them to share insight about their creative process. In this article three famous artists offer their words of wisdom and advice to artists. They are Henri Matisse, Georgia O'Keeffe and Wassily Kandinsky. You'll also find links to several articles that are equally … [Read more...]

Quick Tips For Writing Your Artist’s Statement

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Untitled, abstract expressionist painting by Joan Mitchell, 1961. Fair use. wikiart.org

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...]

Articles I’ve Written to Nurture, Protect and Encourage Artists

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nurture your inner artist

As a child I was fortunate to have a loving mother and other people in my life who provided positive influences. They taught me the virtues of cultivating my maternal instincts and developing empathy for others. As an artist's mentor I approach every situation from the perspective of being of service. The motto for this website is "Helping Artists Achieve Their Fullest … [Read more...]

If You Want to Achieve More Art Career Success Read This Interview With Artist JoAnne Carson

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JoAnne Carson with Daphne’s Victory 2018

JoAnne Carson, joannecarson.com, is a successful artist who has mastered skills in drawing, painting and sculpture and has many art career achievements. She has had solo exhibitions in museums throughout the U.S. and was included in the Whitney Biennial and leading NYC galleries. Her artwork is found in numerous public collections such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art, among … [Read more...]

How to Create A Great Painting

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Closer view of second painting after applying the 80:20 Principle

Nancy Reyner, nancyreyner.com, is a world renowned artist, instructor and author. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and an MFA from Columbia University. Her art is in numerous private and corporate collections including the City of Santa Fe Civic Center, Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, VA, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, Southwestern … [Read more...]

Interview with Peter N. Van Giesen With Advice to Artists

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Peter Van Giesen, Pathway to Elk Lake, acrylic on canvas, 22” x 28”

Peter N. Van Giesen, peternvangiesen.com, is inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”. For him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work, a gift to be shared.” I am delighted to share an interview with Peter Van Giesen with advice for artists.  His artwork reaches out and beckons the viewer to enter a realm of tranquility and reverence for nature. The … [Read more...]

Read About 4 Amazing Artists Who Will Inspire and Motivate You

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abstract painting by Mary Mirabal

Casey Shannon, Barbara Rachko, Michelle Endersby and Mary Mirabal One of the most valuable and perhaps best kept secrets to success for your art career is the inspiration, camaraderie and mutual support you share and receive from other artists. In this article you will read about amazing artists who will inspire and motivate you with their courage and perspective on life and … [Read more...]

Top Tips For Creating a Successful Artist Email Newsletter by Michelle Endersby

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a photograph of artist Michelle Endersby with two of her rose paintings

Michelle Endersby is an artist who lives Bonbeach Victoria, Australia. Her stylized portraits of roses on round canvases represent her return to wholeness after awakening from a coma following brain surgery. For her "Awakening Around Roses" she has received several Awards of Excellence from Manhattan Arts International juried competitions which I have juried/curated. Michelle's … [Read more...]

Christina Peters Shares Her Experiences Working With Art Consultants

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Art by Christina Peters

Christina Peters, christinapetersfineart.com, has been taking pictures since she was eight years old. After her second photography degree from Art Center College of Design in 1993, she became an award winning commercial food photographer for 26 years (see christinapeters.com). She states, "My personal work is celebrating the beauty of natural foods that come straight from the … [Read more...]

Should Artists Place Prices on Their Art Websites?

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Mary Mirabal, Blue Hydrangea, acrylic, 14″ x 14″ by Mary Mirabal

This article was originally written in November, 2018. Since then we have been experiencing a new set of conditions in the art world, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The art business world has dramatically changed. Many galleries have closed and an increasing number of artists are selling their art directly. Artists have had to rely on their websites to attract … [Read more...]

How Artists Choose Titles For Their Art

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Art lovers reading titles of art in an exhibition. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

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

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Drawn To Help organization helps children

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...]

Keith Morant Offers A Solution to The Artist’s Creative Challenge

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Morantivirus, painting by Keith Morant

Keith Morant (1944-2022) was an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning artist who created expressive oil and mixed media abstract paintings. He received innumerable distinguished awards including the ‘Lifetime Achievement In Art’ award at the Florence Biennale, the ‘Palm International Art’ award, Leipzig, Germany and the “Peoples Choice Award” at an International … [Read more...]

How Email Marketing Can Lead to More Art Sales

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Corinna Thurston, artist and author of How To Build Your Art Business: With Limited Time Or Energy.

I'm delighted to share this informative article about how email marketing can lead to more art sales by Corrina A. Thurston. She is a professional wildlife artist specializing in detailed, vibrant colored pencil drawings. The artist explains that she began drawing in 2010, two years after falling chronically ill and having to medically withdraw from college. She taught herself … [Read more...]

My Wake Up Call to Reality as an Artist

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wake up call as an artist

Early in my art career, I was very naive, and assumed all I had to do was create art and I would be discovered. I would say, “I don’t want to handle anything that has to do with business; after all, I'm an artist!" With this mindset I was unable to support myself from the sale of my paintings and I refused to accept business advice. I had no plan in mind for success. … [Read more...]

What’s Your Favorite Article By The Artrepreneur Coach?

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Keith Morant in his New Zealand studio

I asked several artists  who have been interviewed on this site, as part of my series "Advice From Artists To Artists", "What's your favorite article by The Artrepreneur Coach?" I think you'll find their replies very helpful.  You'll see links to the articles they like best. You will also find links to their interviews where you'll find their art work, advice, information … [Read more...]

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