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Your Words Have the Power to Sell More Art

Your Words Have the Power to Sell More Art

By Renee Phillips

The words you choose to speak and write about yourself and your art can be powerful tools to attract art buyers, quicker sales, generate publicity, and increase many more career opportunities. It is … [Read more...]

Nancy Staub Laughlin

Advice to Artists From Artist Nancy Staub Laughlin Part II

By Renee Phillips

Nancy Staub Laughlin www.nancystaublaughlin.com is a mixed media artist who has created a new concept of the “still life”.  Her successful art career spans more than three decades. Her creative … [Read more...]

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

Quick Tips For Writing Your Artist’s Statement

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

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

How to Create A Great Painting

By Guest Author

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 … [Read more...]

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Interview with Artist Elynne Rosenfeld With Advice to Artists

By Renee Phillips

Elynne Rosenfeld, elynnerosenfeld, creates pure abstract paintings using mixed media. Her new series is entitled “Divine Alignment” which incorporates symbols familiar to those who practice Reiki. She … [Read more...]

Simple, Powerful & Fun Writing Tips For Artists

By Renee Phillips

Throughout your art career you will be faced with many writing projects -- from a simple post on social media to an in-depth artist's biography, artist's statement or grant proposal. To help you, this … [Read more...]

Create Perfect Paintings by Nancy Reyner

Nancy Reyner’s New Book “Create Perfect Paintings”

By Renee Phillips

Nancy Reyner nancyreyner.com, is a world renowned artist, instructor and author. Her three previous books, including her best-seller Acrylic Revolution, are filled with innovative and inspiring … [Read more...]

At the Moulin Rouge, The Dance by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, oil on canvas, 115.5 x 150 cm. Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA, U.S. Photo: Public Domain.

10 Simple Ideas To Help You Create Successful Art Events

By Renee Phillips

Most of the art events I organized in NYC were so popular they were featured in Crain’s New York Business, Show Business, New York magazine and The New York Times. They were announced on radio and … [Read more...]

Quote by Renee Phillips. Photo from pxhere.com. Public domain.

Art Pioneers Who Are Changing The World

By Renee Phillips

It's difficult to imagine, but when I started my career as an artist consultant, most artists suffered from being subservient to the power brokers of the art world. Many artists outside the "elite … [Read more...]

Inspirational Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash

Being An Efficient Artist Enhances Your Art Career Success

By Renee Phillips

You may extremely talented and detailed when it comes to creating your art; however, if you fail to be efficient in other areas as an art professional, your art career could suffer from painful and … [Read more...]

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How Artists Can Work Less and Create More

By Renee Phillips

Almost every artist I know will agree it's more fun to accomplish the tedious and unartistic tasks in less time so they can spend more time creating art. Smart artists work less and create more when … [Read more...]

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Your Relationships With Art Galleries & Agents & The Written Agreement

By Renee Phillips

Take Your Time, Discuss the Details, and Get Them in Writing! When a gallery or agent offers you an exhibition or representation, they may tell you verbally what they plan to do for you. It sounds … [Read more...]

Writing Your Artist's Biography using the Inverted Pyramid Style

Write Your Artist’s Biography With The Inverted Pyramid Style

By Renee Phillips

When you write your artist's biography with the Inverted Pyramid style you'll enhance your art writing skills and self-promotion. Writing using the Inverted Pyramid Style is a valuable lesson I … [Read more...]

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How to Approach New York Art Galleries and Any Desired Gallery

By Renee Phillips

Most artists from around the world want to be exhibited in New York Art Galleries. However, many of you are confused about how they operate and are misinformed. This article demystifies the New York … [Read more...]

Bren Sibilsky, Esoteric

Advice To Artists From Bren Sibilsky and Hamish Blakely

By Renee Phillips

Prior to becoming the founder of Manhattan Arts International magazine and director and curator for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online galleries, I was a … [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Having An Art Blog

By Renee Phillips

If you don’t have an art blog you may be missing out on valuable income and career recognition. In this article I provide 12 reasons why you should consider launching or maintaining an art blog. Do … [Read more...]

Antibes Seen from the Salis Gardens by Claude Monet, created in 1888. Photo: Public Domain.

Celebrate Your Love of Nature with Inspirational Art and Quotes

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

Evening, Sunset Over Manhattan Skyline. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

Add Some Magic to Your Artist’s Biography

By Renee Phillips

When it comes to your Artist’s Biography you’ve been told by the art marketing experts (including me) that it’s important to share your story. But, have you struggled with knowing how to begin and how … [Read more...]

“Autumn Phoenix” by Andrea Robinson

The Joys of Being An Art Curator

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

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Positive Changes for Women Artists

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

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Being Objective About Your Art Isn’t An Easy Task

By Renee Phillips

How to See Your Art From A Juror's Perspective When I was a professional artist it puzzled me how often there was a difference between what the galleries or my collectors chose and what I thought … [Read more...]

Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them

Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them

By Renee Phillips

Many emails you send that are improperly written may discredit your professional image or go immediately into the recipient's trash without being read. When writing to an individual or business, it's … [Read more...]

Interview with Barbara Markoff

Consider Your Art for The Growing Healthcare Market

By Renee Phillips

Have you ever considered placing your art in healthcare facilities? This could offer you a new outlet for sales and commissioned works of art. If your art fits the criteria, there are many different … [Read more...]

Red waterscape painting by Peter N. Van Giesen

Love and Passion in Art

By Renee Phillips

It's February and in art our thoughts go to images of heart shapes, lovers embracing and the color red. For this love-inspired article, I collected a few excerpts from articles and exhibitions from … [Read more...]

Art enthusiasts viewing art in NYC, NY. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries

By Renee Phillips

Whether you're just flirting with the idea of being in a gallery or have been offered a contract, you want to be prepared with the questions to ask before you join, improve your relationships with … [Read more...]

Albert Einstein. Photo by Taton Moïse on Unsplash

The Art of Creating Positive Grooves In The Brain

By Renee Phillips

How our brain works is fascinating to me. For instance, the way we perceive the world is based on our beliefs -- a collection of what we know on conscious and unconscious levels of awareness. Brain … [Read more...]

Nancy Staub Laughlin

What Does “Success” As An Artist Mean to You?

By Renee Phillips

Read How 5 Successful Artists Answered This Question In the fourth grade I chose to do a report about Albert Schweitzer and I discovered his quote: "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is … [Read more...]

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Is Procrastination Preventing You From Achieving Art Career Success?

By Renee Phillips

As the director and curator of two online galleries in addition to maintaining this website and writing assignments, I have dozens of important projects and crucial activities to accomplish at all … [Read more...]

Vincent van Gogh, Bedroom in Arles, 1888, oil on canvas, 28.3" × 35.4".

Find Several Highly Popular Articles for Artists

By Renee Phillips

Have you ever wondered which are the most popular articles for artists that appear on this website? For the answer to this question I use a few tools. One, is a valuable plugin MonsterInsights for … [Read more...]

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Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload

By Renee Phillips

Are you feeling overwhelmed by having too many creative ideas and projects going on at once? Do you have trouble deciding which style or medium is your strongest direction? Many artists I know face … [Read more...]

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Oil on canvas, 28.7" x 36.2". Created in 1889. Photo: Public domain.

The D, E, F of Fine Art Terms

By Renee Phillips

The art world is an exciting treasure trove with thousands of terms that describe artistic styles and movements. They educate and enlighten us and are essential when clarifying often complicated … [Read more...]

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Scams Aimed at Artists

By Renee Phillips

Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address and/or on social media, chances are you have received emails and messages from scammers who … [Read more...]

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How to Create A Successful Art Blog

By Renee Phillips

Whether you want to increase your art sales or expand your reputation as an artist to a global audience, having an art blog can be the perfect vehicle for achieving your art career goals. An art blog … [Read more...]

Art Business Facts for Artists

Helpful Art Business Facts For Every Professional Artist

By Renee Phillips

Some of the most valuable assets you can use in your art career are the simple and straightforward facts that stand the test of time. However they often are the ones we forget so easily. Here are some … [Read more...]

If you're moving to a new and unfamiliar location this article will help to minimize your fears and offer positive solutions. Photo of house in the snow from canva.com

The Artist’s Success Plan For Moving

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, NY. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

Where to Find Art Buyers and Meet Collectors

By Renee Phillips

Where and how to find art buyers requires a combination of knowledge, strategy and persistence. However, there is no need to be frustrated, confused or mystified about finding art buyers. This article … [Read more...]

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How to Improve Your Art Website Visitor’s Experience

By Renee Phillips

When was the last time you visited your own website from an objective perspective as though you were discovering it for the first time? What was the experience like? One of the easiest ways to … [Read more...]

Writing Art Blog Posts. Photo credit: Thomas Lefebvre on Unsplash

Simple Steps to Writing Best Art Blog Posts

By Renee Phillips

Once upon a time having an artist website that featured your artwork and resume was enough to make yourself recognized on the Internet. Now, if you want to attract a wider audience you need to add … [Read more...]

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More Than 100 Tips and Resources for Artists to Achieve Art Career Success

By Renee Phillips

Many artists have told me they love the articles I write that contain many strategies and quick tips available in a simple, step-by-step, easy to read format. In this article, I've selected a few of … [Read more...]

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How Artists Change Children’s Lives

By Renee Phillips

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. … [Read more...]

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My purpose is to help artists achieve their fullest potential. On this website I share decades of knowledge and experience as an art writer and artist career coach.

I am also the Director of Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS where I maintain online galleries and curate exhibitions.

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As the Founder, Director and Curator of Manhattan Arts International I maintain online galleries and curate exhibitions.

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Scams Aimed at Artists

Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address … [Read More...]

Beware of Vanity Galleries

It is A Pay to Play Game In Which Artists Have Much to Lose This article offers advice that is useful when … [Read More...]

The Truth About Fine Art Agents

Let's Dispel Some Myths and Make Way for New Options Every week at least one artist will ask me how and … [Read More...]

Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

As an artist it's wonderful to imagine the treasure trove of art materials to choose from to create your … [Read More...]

Where to Find Art Buyers and Meet Collectors

Where and how to find art buyers requires a combination of knowledge, strategy and persistence. However, there … [Read More...]

Do You Think Titles of Art Matter?

This Question Has Attracted Many Different Replies Shakespeare quipped "A rose by any other name would smell … [Read More...]

Organizations That Advance The Status of Women Artists

Organizations that serve and advance the status of women artists are essential and cherished resources. They … [Read More...]

A Positive Future for Maturing Artists

Steps to Take to Restore Optimism and Bring Peace of Mind The artists I have coached over the years come from … [Read More...]

How to Avoid Getting Rejected in Art Competitions & Mistakes Artists Make

Has your art ever been rejected in a juried art competition? Were you confused because after seeing the … [Read More...]

What Really Is Self-Taught Art and What Does It Mean to Be A Self-Taught Artist?

Definitions, Historical Facts and Artists in This Genre As I'm sure you know by now I write a lot of art … [Read More...]

22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

How to Prepare and Protect Yourself Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and … [Read More...]

How to Approach New York Art Galleries and Any Desired Gallery

Most artists from around the world want to be exhibited in New York Art Galleries. However, many of you are … [Read More...]

Sell Your Art To Interior Designers and Corporate Art Consultants

Professional Organizations and More Resources with Thousands of Leads You can expand your art sales by … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More...]

Selling Your Art to Corporations

Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into … [Read More...]

Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

Whenever an artist client asks me how they can drive more traffic to their website (after they have created a … [Read More...]

My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I … [Read More...]

The Basics of Public Relations For Artists

An artist recently asked me "Why is it that some artists' careers rise to stardom while other artists, who are … [Read More...]

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