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Interview with Barbara Markoff

Interview with Barbara Markoff, Art Consultant and Photographer

By Renee Phillips

When it comes to experts in the field of art in the healthcare art market Barbara Markoff stands out among all the rest. Her career as a leading corporate and healthcare art consultant spans decades … [Read more...]

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10 More Time-Saving Tips For Busy Artists

By Renee Phillips

This page has been moved to Many Time Saving-Tips For Busy Artists   … [Read more...]

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Master Your Art Career Goals

By Renee Phillips

In this article, I've selected  excerpts from 11 of the many articles I've written that will help you master your art career goals, along with quick links to them. Some of the articles have links to … [Read more...]

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Guiding You to A More Prosperous and Satisfying Life As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

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 … [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...]

Article about Ways for Artists to Make Money by Renee Phillips

Ways for Artists to Make More Money

By Renee Phillips

Many artists I have counselled tell me they lack confidence because they don’t earn a living solely from selling their art. This is a destructive and unrealistic way to think. First of all, your … [Read more...]

nurture your inner artist

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

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

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Painful Art Career Lessons I Learned Early in My Career – Don’t Make These Mistakes

By Renee Phillips

As a young "Artrepreneur" I was eager to build my resume, so I pursued many different opportunities to gain art career experience, credentials and connections in the New York art world.  Most of my … [Read more...]

Art Reviews from The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website by Renee Phillips

Sharing My Love For Writing About Art and Artists

By Renee Phillips

My love for writing about art and artists began as soon as I discovered the magic of words. I was four years old when I created my first six-page book with construction paper, crayons and a stapler … [Read more...]

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How To Choose The Best “Opportunities For Artists”

By Renee Phillips

You cannot avoid them. “Opportunities For Artists” come pouring into your email every day and they are advertised and shared aggressively throughout social media.  There are so many to choose from! … [Read more...]

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Three Mistakes that Can Lead An Artist to Financial Disaster

By Renee Phillips

Let's face it, art school didn't prepare you for the financial challenges you're facing throughout your art career. So, you may not know which pitfalls to avoid that threaten many artists' financial … [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...]

art publicity

How to Invite Members of The Press to Attend and Publicize Your Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

Congratulations! You've just received an invitation to have a one-person exhibition. Now, this is the perfect time to invite members of the press to attend and publicize your art exhibition. Let them … [Read more...]

JoAnne Carson with Daphne’s Victory 2018

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

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

Rest, acrylic, 24″ x 24″ by Donna Secour

Artist Donna Secour Takes Us On A Healing Journey

By Renee Phillips

As the curator of "The Healing Power of ART Inspired by NATURE" 2023 Exhibition I had the pleasure of selecting one of Donna Secour's paintings to include in the show and also present her with a … [Read more...]

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Creative Ways to Supplement Your Art Sales

By Renee Phillips

Are you looking for new creative ways to supplement your your art sales without having to take a boring 9-5 job? There are many sources of income to consider. Throughout my career as an artist, I  … [Read more...]

writing your Artist's Resume

How to Write Your Short Artist’s Statement

By Renee Phillips

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 … [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...]

Dr. Michael Durst, Spiritual Awakening, acrylic on canvas, 23.4″ x 33.1″

Follow These 5 Principal Guidelines When Writing Your Artist’s Statement

By Renee Phillips

For most artists I know writing their Artist's Statement can be extremely painful. This article offers you the basic important guidelines and makes it quick and easy for you.  I encourage you to … [Read more...]

Artist with paints. Photo credit: Alice Dietrich on Unsplash

Resources To Protect Artists’ Health and Safety

By Renee Phillips

As an artist, it is extremely important for you to be aware of your health and safety.  You should know about the materials you're using to create your artwork and other physical conditions that may … [Read more...]

Art by Christina Peters

Christina Peters Shares Her Experiences Working With Art Consultants

By Guest Author

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 … [Read more...]

Photo of a room by Minh Pham on Unsplash. Photo of Lily Pond in Central Park, NYC, NY.

Ways to Place Installation Images of Your Art on Your Website to Increase Your Sales

By Renee Phillips

One of the most important pages on your website to engage visitors and increase their interest in buying your art is to show images of your art as it looks installed in rooms. Call this page "Room … [Read more...]

Artist's open hands covered with paint. Photo credit: Amauri Mejia, unsplash.com

Helpful Art Organizations and Resources

By Renee Phillips

As an art professional your art career success depends on a variety of factors including being well informed about the wealth of opportunities available for you. To help you keep abreast of them you … [Read more...]

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Launching An Arts Organization Part II

By Renee Phillips

While in art school, I founded Artopia, an arts organization for the purpose of giving fellow artists exposure in exhibitions in public venues. Now, in addition to being an artist advisor for … [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...]

Create An Art Patron Plan

How to Create An Art Patron Plan

By Renee Phillips

Have you ever asked yourself, how can I sell many works of art before I create them? If so, you'll love this article about how to create an Art Patron Plan. If you’re an artist who enjoys creating a … [Read more...]

artists' health

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...]

Matti Sirvio, Hollywood, Bollywood, My Wood, oil on canvas, 36" x 36".

Interview With Artist Matti Sirvio With Advice to Artists

By Renee Phillips

This interview is part of the ongoing series "Advice To Artists From Artists" in which I interview established artists from around the world to gain their insight about the meaning of "success", their … [Read more...]

Agony in the Garden by Miriam Shapiro, November 15, 1923 – June 20, 2015. She was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and a pioneer of feminist art. She was also considered a leader of the Pattern and Decoration art movement Photo: Fair use.

A Positive Future for Maturing Artists

By Renee Phillips

Steps to Take to Restore Optimism and Bring Peace of Mind The artists I have coached over the years come from many different cultural and educational backgrounds and span all different ages -- from … [Read more...]

Edward Rubin

Artists’ Voices that Live Forever – An Art Essay By Edward Rubin

By Edward Rubin

Edward Rubin, 1941-2025, was a New York based fine arts and theater writer and curator. He was Senior Editor of Manhattan Arts International  (1983-2000). His writings appeared in many magazines such … [Read more...]

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Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills

By Renee Phillips

Take Your Art Career to the Next Level! Isn't it empowering when you learn something new to take your career to the next level? There are many online resources for artists to expand your creative and … [Read more...]

James Bacchi, In the Sky, NYC, photograph

What Artist Friends Learned and Experienced in April 2020 During COVID-19

By Renee Phillips

April 2020 was a very challenging month for many of us, as it was the second month of being in isolation. For many artists it meant adjusting to a new and welcome routine, such as acquiring more time … [Read more...]

Empowering Your Art Career Goals

By Renee Phillips

How are you doing with your art career goals? Have you surpassed your expectations or are you lagging behind? I hope you haven’t given up. If you've hit a bump in the road, I'm here to help you get … [Read more...]

Opportunities for artists

Advice For Choosing The Best Titles and Themes For Your Art Exhibition

By Renee Phillips

Major curators and those in charge of exhibition promotion and sales put a great deal of time and thought into choosing titles for shows. They consider the title to be an important marketing … [Read more...]

12 Simple and Enjoyable Ways to Expand Your Art Career Credibility

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

Vincent van Gogh, Old Man in Sorrow (On the Threshold of Eternity), oil on canvas, 81 x 65 cm. Location: Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands. Photo: Public Domain.

Are You an Artist Who Suffers From Occasional or Chronic Low Self-Esteem?

By Renee Phillips

This article provides answers to What is Self-Esteem and What Causes Self-Esteem Issues? It also lists Some Signs of Low Self-Esteem, and Offers Several Cures that May Work For You. Having a … [Read more...]

Write Your Artist's Statement

Fun Techniques to Help You Write Your Artist’s Statement

By Renee Phillips

If you're like most artists writing your artist's statement is one of those projects that you dread even more than root canal. Having helped thousands of artists over the years tackle this job I was … [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...]

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What is An Artist’s Resume / CV and How to Prepare It

By Renee Phillips

Here, on The Artrepreneur Coach blog you will find many articles and references to writing your Artist's Biography. However, this article is about writing an Artist's Résumé also referred to as a CV … [Read more...]

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Taking The First Steps To Launching An Artist Group or Organization

By Renee Phillips

If you are an artist you know what artists need better than anyone, at some point in your career you may feel compelled to launch an art organization.  If you have a strong desire to help fellow … [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 and Pay-to-Play Businesses and Their Solicitations

Artists are Vulnerable and Have Much to Lose "Pay to Play" businesses conduct widespread solicitations via … [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...]

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...]

Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

Facts About Toxic Chemicals You May Be Using & What You Can Do To Protect Yourself As an artist it's … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage

You can have the best art on the planet, but unless you apply positive and proactive beliefs and action steps … [Read More...]

Selling Your Art to Corporations

Their Criteria, How They Purchase Art, and More Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or … [Read More...]

Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

This May Be Easier Than You Think! Whenever an artist asks me how they can drive more traffic to their … [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...]

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