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...]
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Increase Your Art Sales With These Important Design Concepts
Emphasizing Organic Forms, Natural Materials, and Environmentally Friendly Nature-Inspired Art As an artist who wants to sell more art you want to have as much leverage as possible. You may want to … [Read more...]
Inspirational News About Art in Healthcare Venues
In an earlier article titled "Consider Your Art for The Growing Healthcare Market" I explained many good reasons for you to consider selling your art in this ever-expanding art market. In this … [Read more...]
Resources for Artists Interested in Selling to The Healthcare Art Market
Based on many research studies healthcare experts agree that positive art has a healing impact on patients and art in healthcare is a big industry that is growing rapidly. As our life span increases … [Read more...]
Helping Artists Attract Good “Luck” and Fortune
Have you ever experienced the joys of being in the right place at the right time? Did you feel it was luck that played a role? Wouldn’t it be great if you could make this a regular occurrence? Well, … [Read more...]
10 Steps for Artists to Warm Up “Cold Calls”
The term "Cold Calls" came into being when we used only telephone calls to connect with people. Now, we have more ways to connect. If you're like most of my clients you get cold feet when having to … [Read more...]
New Renee Phillips YouTube Channel
(Published in 2017) As a huge fan of YouTube for several years, I have come to appreciate it as a powerful source of knowledge and inspiration. One of my goals has been to create my own new YouTube … [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...]
Celebrating The Accomplishments of Black American Artists
February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, making it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of African American artists. Since 1976, this month … [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 many different cultural and educational backgrounds and span all different ages -- from … [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...]
Here Are Many Key Principles, Tips and Strategies to Achieve Success As An Artist
Here are several very popular and valuable articles designed to guide you on your successful art career. In each one you'll find many key principles, tips and strategies to take you step-by-step … [Read more...]
Valerie Patterson’s New Book “Art to Start the Conversation”
It is a pleasure to announce Valerie Patterson's book "Art to Start the Conversation", published by ABCarlson Publishing, distributed by Ingram, will be released on January 16, 2023. This book … [Read more...]
How to Get Started With Your New Art Website
As as a curator for online exhibitions at Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS we require that artists have their own websites. Why? Because like most art … [Read more...]
Find Several Highly Popular Articles for Artists
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...]
Famous Black Artists Who Have Confronted Racism and Inequality
They Broke Barriers and Raised Awareness (Originally published on May 17, 2020 and updated in April 2022) As we try to cope with the horror of one pandemic we battle another deadly and appalling … [Read more...]
How to Create Your Art Business Plan
It's Easier Than You May Think! Helping an artist create an art business plan is one of the most rewarding things to do as an art career mentor. I feel as though I am giving them a magic wand to … [Read more...]
The Power of Dreams For Artistic Inspiration
The power of dreams for artistic inspiration is not surprising. Many artists have received their creative ideas from their dreams. In this article I take you on a memory of how I helped an artist … [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 … [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...]
Selling Art in the Healthcare Art Market
As I’m sure you probably already know the art in healthcare field has been growing steadily in the last few decades. Hospitals and wellness centers have incorporated art programs and budgets for art … [Read more...]
How Do You Want Viewers to Respond to Your Art?
Georgia O'Keeffe intention was for viewers to see flowers in a new way. She explained, "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that … [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 website (after they have created a well-designed and functioning website) and set up their … [Read more...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Artist’s Statement
If you’re an artist who doesn’t know how to properly write your Artist’s Statement you’re not alone. When artists contact me for a consultation that’s one of the first projects on their wish list for … [Read more...]
How to Stay Financially Secure When You Change Your Artistic Style
An artist I know confessed to me that she had created what she referred to as “safe and saleable” art for two decades. She attracted a loyal clientele and had a lucrative career. However, there was a … [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 is no need to be frustrated, confused or mystified about finding art buyers. This article … [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 … [Read more...]
Valuable Art Organizations For Artists
Art organizations are essential, especially when you're looking for a fast track to build your art career. Organizations that offer their members exhibition opportunities and networking are priceless, … [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 … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King MLK Day Is A National Day of Service
Messages of Love, Hope, Peace, Equality and Acceptance "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?" ~ Martin Luther King Martin Luther King "MLK Day", designated … [Read more...]
Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries
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...]
Your Words Have the Power to Sell More Art
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...]
Empowering Your Art Career Goals
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...]
8 Golden Keys for Art Career Success
As an artist career coach and mentor I am called upon to provide the best art marketing strategies tailored to each individual client’s creative, career and financial goals. My mission is to help … [Read more...]
Spring Into Action for Your Art Career Success
Spring has officially begun if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. Does this time of year energize you? You may feel motivated to clean up your life, career and physical surroundings. No matter … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Artist’s Statement
28 Guidelines and Sample Statements If you're an artist who doesn't know how to properly write your Artist's Statement you're not alone. When artists contact me for advice that's one of the first … [Read more...]
How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time
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 be. But until your day of freedom finally … [Read more...]
Pantone Color Institute Has Announced Its Choice of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024
When interior designers, corporate art consultants and other industry art professionals are hired to help their clients one of their most valuable resources is the Pantone Color Institute. When you … [Read more...]
Taking The First Steps To Launching An Artist Group or Organization
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...]
Use Special Events to Promote and Sell Your Art Every Month
If you want to generate more publicity and attract more art sales you can tap into a range of opportunities available throughout the year. All you need is access to a calendar of special events to get … [Read more...]