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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5 Artist’s Biography Mistakes and How to Correct Them
If you follow this blog you know I consider a properly-written Artist's Biography to be one of the most important art marketing tools. So, I'm delighted to present this article "5 Artist's Biography … [Read more...]
How and Why Artists Win Juried Competitions
Over my career I've juried and curated more than 200 exhibitions both in physical venues and online. My process includes viewing jpegs and reading artist's statements. There are many talented artists … [Read more...]
The Powerful Art of Collaboration for Mutual Satisfaction
An important component to achieving the most success in your art career is your ability to grow mutually beneficial relationships. You will achieve a bigger and brighter future when you join forces … [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...]
Simple Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Art Website
Are you wondering why your sales and opportunities aren't as high as you would like? The problem may not be your art. It may be as simple as having a website that appears unattractive and functions … [Read more...]
Start Here Before You Plan Your Art Exhibition
Your art exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to share your creative vision, sell your art, reconnect with your previous customers, meet new potential buyers, and begin connections and relationships. … [Read more...]
View Thousands of Exhibition Images on The Museum of Modern Art Website
A dream has come true for artists, art history enthusiasts, art students, scholars, collectors, and everyone interested in the development of modern and contemporary art from the perspective of one … [Read more...]
Ways to Escape Your Creative Inertia
Artists frequently ask me to help them evaluate their art work and provide art career direction and/or write an art review. During our conversation I discover they have been in what's described as … [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...]
Dick and Rosanne Are Esteemed Botanical Photographers
Dick and Rosanne are esteemed fine art digital photographers in the botanical realm. Their captivating works of art arouse feelings of being transported into nature’s mesmerizing macrocosm. As viewers … [Read more...]
Successful Artists Know Relationships Are Key to Growing Your Art Career
This week, several artists told me they had landed important opportunities as a result of reaching out to people. They have learned the value of nurturing relationships. As I wrote in "Follow The … [Read more...]
Are You Throwing Away Your Artistic Freedom?
You may feel very strongly about having freedom of expression when it comes to creating your art. You would never place handcuffs on yourself before walking into your art studio or impede your … [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...]
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 you may not achieve your career goals. Many of the obstacles we face can be attributed to … [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...]
Artists’ Voices that Live Forever – An Art Essay 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...]
When Artists Should Play it Safe
When you’re in the studio I encourage you to stretch yourself outside your comfort zone as far as you want to go. Take creative risks that are challenging and expanding. However, when it comes to … [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...]
Selling Your Art to Your Niche Market
Are you selling as much art as you want to? One way of making sure your sales continue to grow is to first determine who your ideal customers are. Simply, your subject matter and the unique … [Read more...]
You Can Sell More Art With These Hundreds of Ideas and Resources
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...]
Advice For Choosing The Best Titles and Themes For Your Art Exhibition
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
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...]
Every Day Should Be International Peace Day
I'm writing this on International Peace Day, September 21, 2022 and cannot help but wonder... why is it only one day a year we have to be reminded to stop and reflect on what we can do individually, … [Read more...]
10 More Time-Saving Tips For Busy Artists
This page has been moved to Many Time Saving-Tips For Busy Artists … [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 … [Read more...]
Writing About Your Abstract Art
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. However, … [Read more...]
Free Tools to Create Social Media Graphics to Promote Your Art
Have you noticed more artists are creating eye-catching social media graphics that are making an impact? Did you know that social media graphics get shared more often than regular texts and images? Do … [Read more...]
Resources To Protect Artists’ Health and Safety
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...]
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...]
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...]
Read Excerpts from Artist’s Biographies
On this page you will read excerpts from three longer Biographies that I have written. Although I have changed some details to create more condensed samples for you to read, hopefully you will see … [Read more...]
Let’s Dispel This Myth About Artists
During a recent consultation with an artist helping with her writing projects for her new website she referred to the Edward Hopper quote, “If I could say it in words there would be no reason to … [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...]
Challenges and Rewards of Teaching Art to People With Special Needs
If you’ve ever considered teaching art to individuals with special needs but didn’t know what it takes, it’s helpful to have first hand knowledge from experienced teachers. For this article I … [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 exhibition you asked yourself, my work is just as good, if not better, so why was it … [Read more...]
How to Add Value to Your Art So You Can Raise Your Prices
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...]
Build Your Art Career With People Power
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...]
The 8 C’s in Art Career Success
We know that art education and creative talent alone will not guarantee a successful art career. As an art career coach and artist's mentor I've learned there are certain characteristics successful … [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...]