One of the most discouraging and perplexing situations for artists can be when they submit their art to a particular call for artists and they get rejected. Every artist has been in that situation … [Read more...]
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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 where they can find fine art agents. It is an important topic for most artists I know and … [Read more...]
Interview with Artist Roopa Dudley With Advice to Artists
From "The Advice To Artists From Artists" Series of Interviews. Roopa Dudley is an innovative artist who refers to herself as "an American (Chess) Painter gravitating towards Steampunk Art and … [Read more...]
Creative Principles by Artist Keith Morant
Keith Morant (1944-2022) was an internationally acclaimed artist who had been painting for over 50 years. His innovative abstract art is characterized by unique curvilinear forms and symbols, … [Read more...]
Simple Organization Tips for Artists
Recently, while helping an artist write her artist's biography it took much longer than it should have because she failed to keep records. She couldn't remember important details about exhibition … [Read more...]
Advice For Artists Who Suffer From Creativity Overload
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...]
Important Basics to Know Before Submitting Your Art to A Jury
One of the greatest pleasures I have is serving as as a juror/curator for exhibitions for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS. I personally look at every entry … [Read more...]
How to Deal With Change and Improve Your Art Career Success
If you have fears around the notion of having to change you're not alone. In an article in Psychology Today writer by Gustavo Razzetti reminds us, "We fear change because we can’t anticipate the … [Read more...]
How Helping Others Has Led to A Joyful and Fulfilling Art Career
Some of My Powerful Life-Changing Experiences Many years ago I gave up my career as an artist because helping other artists was more fulfilling than creating art. To me, there was no … [Read more...]
The A, B, C of Fine Art Terms
Welcome to the joyful world of art and art vocabulary! As a professional artist, whether you are creating, writing or discussing your art or art movements and art history, it can be exciting when you … [Read more...]
Advice to Artists From Artist Nancy Staub Laughlin Part II
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...]
Artists Gain Many Benefits From Writing Comments on Art Blogs
On The Artrepreneur Coach blog you'll find a few hundred articles on a variety of topics from how to write your artist's biography and approach galleries, to how to increase the value of your art, win … [Read more...]
Get Inspired by Famous and Courageous Artists
This article includes four famous and courageous artists who have overcome insurmountable odds. Hopefully, their stories will lift you up now and anytime during difficult challenges throughout your … [Read more...]
Make Positive Changes in Your Art Career
This article began with the intentions of creating a short inspirational message to motivate you to make positive changes in your art career. Suddenly, as if it was propelled by its own volition, the … [Read more...]
Activate Your Power of Being Focused As An Artist
Having laser sharp clarity about your art career goals, creative direction, and moment to moment priorities can all make a huge difference in your life and career. When you activate the power of being … [Read more...]
Keith Morant Offers A Solution to The Artist’s Creative Challenge
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 … [Read more...]
Love and Passion in Art
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...]
Artists Share How Their Fathers Influenced Their Artistic Pursuits
Artists Share Memories and Pay Homage to Their Fathers and/or Fatherly Role Models This was published in June, 2021 I frequently post questions for my artist friends on Facebook and I always … [Read more...]
Thinking of Selling Your Art Online? Ask Yourself These Questions First
This article by art marketing expert Carolyn Edlund will answer many questions you may have if you're thinking of selling your art online. Carolyn Edlund is an art business consultant and writer, and … [Read more...]
The D, E, F of Fine Art Terms
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...]
Artists Share Positive Ways They Are Using Time in Isolation Part III
I recently asked my artist friends on Facebook to share what they are doing now since the Coronavirus pandemic altered all of our lives. I was delighted to receive many replies from artists around the … [Read more...]
Art Pioneers Who Are Changing The World
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...]
Plan For Your Holiday Art Sales Now With Email Marketing – 7 Steps
There are many people who are thinking about what to give as holiday gifts and other special occasions and your art work should be on their minds. This article who help you plan for your holiday art … [Read more...]
How to Create A Successful Art Blog
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...]
Be an Expert in Knowing Your Strengths as an Artist
As a career coach and writer, I frequently surprise artists when I share my observations about their art. Or, after writing their Art Review they tell me I discovered many special artistic attributes … [Read more...]
Advice About Getting Into New York Art Galleries or Any Desired Galleries
Artists from around the world seek my career advice on many different topics, but the most frequent inquiries are about getting into New York art galleries. I wrote several books about New York Art … [Read more...]
Scams Aimed at Artists
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...]
The G, H, I of Fine Art Terms
Dive In to A Treasure Trove of Art Genres! This article is part of a series devoted to fine art terms. As a professional artist, whether you are creating, writing or discussing your art or art … [Read more...]
How Are You Unique As An Artist?
You'll Find Out When You Answer These Questions! Many artists inform me that they love the challenging exercises I offer them on this website. The list of questions you'll find below is one of the … [Read more...]
The Pantone Institute Color of the Year for 2025 is “Mocha Mousse”
The Pantone Color Institute, pantone.com, is an extremely valuable resource for artists, interior designers, corporate art consultants and other industry art professionals. When you visit the Pantone … [Read more...]
Ways for Artists to Make More Money
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...]
Selling Your Art to Corporations
Their Criteria, How They Purchase Art, and More Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into corporate art collections is a big career … [Read more...]
The Artist’s Success Plan For Moving
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...]
What Does “Success” As An Artist Mean to You?
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...]
Organizations That Advance The Status of Women Artists
Organizations that serve and advance the status of women artists are essential and cherished resources. They are aware of the gender inequalities that exist in the art world and are dedicated to … [Read more...]
Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles
Dear Artist, This page offers several ways to increase your creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge and you are seeking step-by-step … [Read more...]
How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time
17 Ideas to Help You Remain Happy and Hopeful Do you have a full-time job that steals time from you that you wish you had for creating art? I’ve been there and I know how crazy and frustrating it can … [Read more...]
Ways to Increase Your Email List As An Artist
You may already know that having and growing an email list is a valuable art marketing tool if you want to increase art sales and gain other important career opportunities. Many artists ask me, how to … [Read more...]
Ways to Place Installation Images of Your Art on Your Website to Increase Your Sales
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...]
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 … [Read more...]