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...]
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...]
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...]
Living An Artful Purpose-Driven Life
Many creative individuals I know are born with a compelling need to probe the depths of self-expression and proclaim self-liberation. They are also driven by a powerful urge to use their unique talents for a higher purpose. Living an artful purpose-driven life has many challenges. It requires conscious effort every day to overcome human traits and distractions that lure us away … [Read more...]
Art and Artist’s Statements – Quotes by Famous Artists
If you're like most artists I know, the task of writing your Artist's Statement feels like torture. You may question, why doesn't the work speak for itself? But, you've probably also learned that throughout your art career you will be frequently asked to provide one. A well-written Artist’s Statement is essential and is one of the most powerful art marketing tools you will … [Read more...]
The Many Rewarding Ways Artists Can Help Charities
Many artists know that when they use their creativity as an instrument to help others in need they feel a sense of providing a worthwhile service. It offers them another outlet for creativity and connecting with others. The many rewarding ways artists can help charities depends on personal choices, artistic strengths, geographic region, and other factors. If you have a … [Read more...]
Articles I’ve Written to Nurture, Protect and Encourage Artists
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...]
16 Steps to Achieve Your Art Career Goals in 30 Days Spending 30 Minutes A Day
If you're like most artists I know you probably have a limited amount of time to spend working on your art career goals. If so, that shouldn’t deter you from embarking on the journey toward achieving your dreams. As a career coach for artists, and one who is extremely goal oriented when it comes to my own career, I’ve learned when you have a strong desire to manifest … [Read more...]
Guiding You to A More Prosperous and Satisfying Life As An Artist
If becoming a full-time artist is one of your objectives or insuring that you remain self-sufficient as one, we cannot ignore the topic of money. I've written many articles to make the process of building more financial security as simple as possible. In this article I introduce you to some of them. You'll see that the articles will lead to more suggested reading with similar … [Read more...]
Nurture Your Inner Artist – An Inspirational Visual Reminder
Throughout your art career it's natural for thoughts of doubt, rejection and fear to creep in and impede your creative growth. This page contains images with quotations to inspire, motivate and remind you to be positive, confident, and stay on course. You'll find links to several different articles below. Enjoy, grow, and prosper! Most of the time when I begin coaching … [Read more...]
Ways to Increase Equality for Women Artists
Every year, since 2000, I have been curating "HerStory" exhibitions on the Manhattan Arts International website as one of the ways I take strides to increase equality for women artists. These exhibitions have promoted thousands of women artists from around the world. Before that, I curated several all women art exhibitions in public venues including the First Women's Bank, that … [Read more...]
The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists
Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose music, Ludwig van Beethoven would prepare his own coffee. It was important for him to use exactly 60 beans per cup that he often counted one by one for a precise dose. That says a lot … [Read more...]
The 8 C’s in Art Career Success
We know that art education and creative talent alone will not guarantee a successful art career. As an art career coach and artist's mentor I've learned there are certain characteristics successful artists have that set them apart from others. In this article I offer 8 of these traits that work for many artists I know. I have also added some examples of how you can incorporate … [Read more...]
Positive Possibilities for You as an Artist
Recently, an artist posted a comment on this website in which she revealed her pain, frustration and negative attitude about her life as an artist. She shared a few complaints -- from her age to where she lived. An immediate feeling of empathy for her rushed over me and I hoped that maybe she was just having a bad day. However, I also know she is not the only artist who feels … [Read more...]