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 delighted to come across two fun techniques to help you write your artist's statement. These tools, "freewriting" and "mind-mapping", are powerful brainstorming strategies used by … [Read more...]
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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 what time of year you happen to be reading this, if you want to maximize your career potential it's a good idea to periodically examine what areas need most attention to renew, … [Read more...]
How to Price Your Art With These 15 Tips
When providing career guidance to artists many of the questions I receive are related to pricing their art. In this article I provide advice that will help you know how to price your art. There are specific rules for pricing art that are used in this business. If you follow the methods I recommend here you'll be confident that you're consistent with art business ethics. These … [Read more...]
A Promotional Statement About Your Art
At this time I am only writing 300-word Art Reviews that are published on The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website. Visit this page on that website to learn more. I love writing about art. When I view your art, many words and phrases immediately come to my mind that describe your distinctive features. This is possible because I can view your art through a lens of … [Read more...]
Advice For Choosing The Title and Theme For Your Art Exhibition
There is a good reason why major curators of museums and those in charge of marketing, communications, and publications departments put a great deal of time and thought into choosing titles for shows. They consider the title to be a “marketing hook”. In this article I share successful ideas that worked for me as a curator of theme events, many of which were televised, … [Read more...]
Free Online Resources for Artists
Do you have an appetite to acquire more knowledge and growth in the areas of creativity, art sales, and art marketing tools to help you advance your art career, although you're on a tight budget? I've collected several superior sources that will help you acquire that information without spending a penny. Here is a treasure trove of free online resources for artists and links … [Read more...]
How Helping Others Led to A Rewarding Art Career
One of the many guiding principles that has helped me in my life and career was from Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), a prominent American educator, author, orator, and advisor to U.S. presidents. He stated, “If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else.” You're One Question Away From A Powerful Life-Changing Experience When I arrived in New York City with very … [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 examples. An important truth you can learn about yourself as a creative individual is how are you unique as an artist. This knowledge will help you develop your innate creative … [Read more...]
Master Your Art Career Goals
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 more articles! Please save this page and visit often. And, when you need more, on this blog you'll find many articles on a range of topics to help you handle all aspects of your art … [Read more...]
Praise From Satisfied Artists
It is with enormous pleasure that I share some of the artists' reactions to the writing services I have provided for them. Writing about art and artists who inspire me is one of my favorite professional activities. Enjoy reading these comments... “This is probably the greatest Art Review I ever received. To be seen with my art in the complexity, depth and breadth is just … [Read more...]
More Than 140 Simple and Powerful Ideas to Achieve Your Art Career Success
In this article "More Than 140 Simple and Powerful Ideas to Achieve Your Art Career Success" you'll find a wide range of popular articles I've written to choose from that offer you easy to follow, step-by-step guidelines. There are many topics for you, from increasing your art sales, planning and achieving your art career goals, writing your artist's biography and artist's … [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 artists attain art career success that fits their needs. After helping thousands of artists over the years I've learned there are certain "Golden Keys" to building a more rewarding … [Read more...]
It’s A Good Time for Artful Spring Cleaning
No matter what season it is, now it's a good time for artful spring cleaning. Physical and emotional clutter and debris can cloud the creative mind. In this article I suggest some of the areas that may need your attention to declutter, reorganize, and downsize. You may want to evaluate how much useless stuff is in your cabinets, computer, art studio and your life. When your … [Read more...]
Steps Artists Can Take to Protect Our Mother Earth
Every one of us may be responsible for contributing to increased pollution, harm and destruction to the environment. If we care, we have the option to be consciously aware of our actions and change bad habits. We can make a positive difference. Here are steps artists can take to protect Mother Earth. To accompany this article I chose an awe-inspiring painting by Peter N. Van … [Read more...]
What is An Artist’s Resume / CV and How to Prepare It
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 (Curriculum Vitae). I realize many artists may not know what they are or how valuable they are when promoting themselves. For example, when you approach galleries or apply for a … [Read more...]
Artist Donna Secour Takes Us On A Healing Journey
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 Special Recognition Art Award. It was an additional honor for me when she asked me to write an Art Review for her. With pleasure I share it with you here. When viewing the … [Read more...]