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Never Give Up!

Advice from Artists Who Encourage You To “Never Give Up!”

By Renee Phillips

Most artists I know are eager to encourage, support and help their fellow artists. For example, for this article I collected advice from artists who encourage you to "Never Give Up!". You'll find … [Read more...]

Henri Matisse, The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room), oil painting, 70″ x 86″. Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. Fair use.

Art and Artist’s Statements – Quotes by Famous Artists

By Renee Phillips

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 … [Read more...]

Expressing Your Unique Creative Vision As An Artist by Renee Phillips

Expressing Your Unique Creative Vision As An Artist

By Renee Phillips

This article includes inspirational messages and motivational quotes from me and famous artists. The purpose is to serve as a reminder for you to always strive to express your unique creative vision … [Read more...]

Muses-Urania-and-Melpomene

Artists and Their Muses

By Renee Phillips

A few years ago I posted a question for my Facebook artists friends. I wanted to know about their Muses -- who they are and what role do they play in their creative process? The replies I received are … [Read more...]

Build-Your-Art-Career-With-People-Power.

Build Your Art Career With People Power

By Renee Phillips

14 Ways to Grow and Nourish Your Relationships You may spend years creating an outstanding body of art work, however, if you ignore the importance of building relationships your art career may … [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...]

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...]

How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan

By Renee Phillips

In this article "How I Helped An Artist Create A Prosperity Plan" I share powerful action steps I gave to an artist which set her on the path to increasing her art sales and profits. With some simple … [Read more...]

“How Are You Unique As An Artist?"

How Are You Unique As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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...]

10 Sales Tips for Artists

10 Best Selling Tips For Artists

By Renee Phillips

If you visit the hundreds of articles I've written for you on this website you'll probably find thousands of sales tips for artists. In the interest of saving you time I like to occasionally offer … [Read more...]

The Important Differences Between Your Artist’s Biography and Your Artist’s Statement and How to Write Them

By Renee Phillips

On a daily basis I have the pleasure of visiting dozens of artists' websites, either as part of my curatorial process for a new exhibition or in preparation for my writing services when artists are … [Read more...]

How to Raise Prices

How to Add Value to Your Art So You Can Raise Your Prices

By Renee Phillips

Throughout your art career you'll want to engage in activities that will add value to your art. There are several key benchmarks that define how the value of art is determined. The more valuable your … [Read more...]

Sonia Delaunay, Blaise Cendrars – State of the Modern Art World, The Essence of Cubism and its Evolution in Time. Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) was an artist known for her experiments with color in art and design known as simultanéisme.

Famous Artists and Their Relationships With Color

By Renee Phillips

As we know the impact of color in art is undeniable. Color is a powerful tool for communicating your feelings and ideas. It may be your first element of consideration for you when you begin creating … [Read more...]

How to Energize-Your-Art-Career Now!

How to Energize Your Art Career Now

By Renee Phillips

No matter what day of the week or time of the year it may be, there is no better time to start thinking about revising and clarifying your art career goals than now. In this article you will find … [Read more...]

Writing about Your Abstract Art

Writing About Your Abstract Art

By Renee Phillips

Most artists I know find writing artist's statements very difficult. One might agree that for artists who work in the style of realism, it is an easier task to communicate their inspiration because … [Read more...]

Take small steps

Take Small Steps to Achieve Large Art Career Goals – 8 Guidelines

By Renee Phillips

In my morning reading today, in reference to the topic of divine order and the miracles in nature, I was reminded that a tall and mighty oak tree starts out as a tiny acorn. Immediately I thought … [Read more...]

How to Close the Sale with a Potential Art Buyer

By Renee Phillips

If you're like most artists the experience of trying to sell your art in person can be extremely uncomfortable.  What you may not realize is the potential buyer may also be uncomfortable. So, consider … [Read more...]

“Winter Stillness”, Ken Marsdens dreamlike, watercolor, 16” x 20”.

Art Review of Paintings by Ken Marsden, An Extraordinary Watercolorist

By Renee Phillips

It is an honor and pleasure to present this Art Review about watercolors by Ken Marsden, kenmarsden.com. Ken is a masterful contemporary artist whose watercolor paintings emanate an aura of poetic … [Read more...]

Question. Photo credit: Simone Secci from Unsplash.

20 Questions Art Buyers Might Ask Themselves Before They Decide to Buy Your Art

By Renee Phillips

How much time and attention do you give to what's on the minds of potential buyers of your artwork? If you're interested in improving your art sales it's a good idea to know what kinds of questions … [Read more...]

Pantone Institute 2025

The Pantone Institute Color of the Year for 2025 is “Mocha Mousse”

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Let Your Personality Shine When Writing or Speaking About Your Art

By Renee Phillips

Your Artist's Statement is frequently requested from galleries, museums and the press. Throughout your art career there will be many occasions where you will be asked to write about your art and/or … [Read more...]

Publicity. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

The Basics of Public Relations For Artists

By Renee Phillips

An artist recently asked me "Why is it that some artists' careers rise to stardom while other artists, who are equally talented, remain invisible?" It was an excellent question that led me to write … [Read more...]

Develop Art Sales

How Artists Can Develop Satisfied Art Buyers and Increase Art Sales

By Renee Phillips

After you concentrate on creating the best art you possibly can you can then think about how to attract buyers to your art, and sell more of it.  This article is about how artists can develop … [Read more...]

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

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...]

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...]

Henri Rousseau, Tiger In A Tropical Storm Surprised,  oil on canvas, 50.7" x 63.7", created in 1891. National Gallery, London, England. Public domain. wikipedia.org

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

By Renee Phillips

Definitions, Historical Facts and Artists in This Genre As I'm sure you know by now I write a lot of art reviews. Last week, three artists who asked me to write one for them described themselves as … [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...]

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Scams Aimed at Artists

By Renee Phillips

Artists Beware of Sammers 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...]

Health-&-Wellness-Tips-&-Resources for Artists

Health and Wellness Tips and Resources For Artists

By Renee Phillips

When it comes to artists taking care of their health there are many disheartening reports. As a result of creating art, many artists I know are afflicted with arthritis or joint pain. Or they have … [Read more...]

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...]

Dealing with dealers and art galleries

You Can Sell More Art With These Hundreds of Ideas and Resources

By Renee Phillips

To help you succeed in selling more art I have written dozens of articles on the topic of increasing your art sales. Here are several articles to get you started. Each article contains several links … [Read more...]

Time-Saving Tips

Many Time-Saving Tips for Busy Artists

By Renee Phillips

You'd rather spend more time in your studio than get distracted doing other things, right? In all of my roles as an artist career mentor, writer, author, and director/curator of Manhattan Arts … [Read more...]

Restore Your Creative Motivation and Passion

Have You Ever Lost Your Creative Motivation? This Article Helps You Restore It!

By Renee Phillips

It's amazing how often I get my best inspiration for solutions and articles from artists who share their problems with me. They help me become a better mentor. One of my clients confided that she lost … [Read more...]

Opportunities for artists

What Is An Artist’s “Signature Style” and Why Is It Important?

By Renee Phillips

In this article I answer what is an artist's "signature style" and why is is important? I hope to bring clarity to how you can determine what your "signature style" is and/or how to acquire … [Read more...]

Pont Neuf, Paris, oil on canvas by Auguste Renoir. Photo: Public domain.

The A, B, C of Fine Art Terms

By Renee Phillips

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 dive into and expand your art vocabulary. There are … [Read more...]

Vincent van Gogh, Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, oil on canvas, 16" x 12-1/2". Created in 1887. Metropolitan Museum. Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot. 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...]

painting of mother and child by Mary Cassatt. Photo: public domain

How Did Your Mother Positively Influence You As An Artist?

By Renee Phillips

Artists Pay Homage to Their Mothers and Share Loving Memories (Originally published in May, 2020 with more recent updates) In preparation for this article to commemorate Mother's Day, I wanted to … [Read more...]

Creativity Takes Coutage

How to Get Out of Your Creative Inertia

By Renee Phillips

Artists frequently ask me to evaluate their art work and write an art review. When looking at their overall body of work on their website I can immediately detect if they've been in a creative … [Read more...]

Henri Rousseau The Dream (1910). Oil on canvas, 204.5 x 298.5 cm (80.5 x 117.5 in). Museum of Modern Art, New York City. Photo: Public Domain

Create The Art Career of Your Dreams ~ 15 Guidelines

By Renee Phillips

If you're been following me for any length of time you know that my passion, purpose and mission are to help you create the art career of your dreams. This article is one in a series of articles … [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.

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Scams Aimed at Artists

Artists Beware of Sammers 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...]

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...]

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...]

22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and energy on your part. So, before you ask any … [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 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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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