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nurture your inner artist

Articles I’ve Written to Nurture, Protect and Encourage Artists

By Renee Phillips

As a child I was fortunate to have a loving mother and other people in my life who provided positive influences. They taught me the virtues of cultivating my maternal instincts and developing empathy … [Read more...]

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Create An F.A.Q. Page on Your Art Website

By Renee Phillips

You've probably noticed I've written a lot about how to improve your art website -- from mistakes to avoid when creating your art website, how to improve your visitors' experience, and how to create … [Read more...]

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Helping Artists Learn How to Write it Right

By Renee Phillips

One of my missions as an artist mentor, promoter, and career coach is in helping artists learn how to write their Artist's Statement, Artist's Biography, Art Blog and Elevator Speech. When tackling … [Read more...]

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Simple Steps to Writing Best Art Blog Posts

By Renee Phillips

Once upon a time having an artist website that featured your artwork and resume was enough to make yourself recognized on the Internet. Now, if you want to attract a wider audience you need to add … [Read more...]

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...]

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Money For Artists During Challenging Times

By Renee Phillips

Artists have always been vulnerable to financial challenges, whether they are facing temporary losses or ongoing conditions that threaten their security. With the change of administration and planned … [Read more...]

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The New-York Historical Society Center for Women’s History

By Renee Phillips

For centuries women have inspired, enlightened and informed us with their enormous talent, vision and commitment. Many have served as creative trailblazers. Unfortunately, their contributions have … [Read more...]

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Plan For Your Holiday Art Sales Now With Email Marketing – 7 Steps

By Renee Phillips

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...]

art agents

The Truth About Fine Art Agents

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Art Business Facts for Artists

Helpful Art Business Facts For Every Professional Artist

By Renee Phillips

Some of the most valuable assets you can use in your art career are the simple and straightforward facts that stand the test of time. However they often are the ones we forget so easily. Here are some … [Read more...]

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The Powerful Art of Collaboration for Mutual Satisfaction

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Opportunities for artists

Are You Turning Away Art Buyers?

By Renee Phillips

An Artist's Behavior Can Either Sell or Repel This article is based on an experience I had when I attended an artist's open studio event. Her artwork is beautiful and she displayed it with care, … [Read more...]

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Video on My YouTube Channel

By Renee Phillips

You are invited to watch "The Healing Power of Color" Video on my YouTube Channel! The video features art created by 20 artists from "The Healing Power of Color” 2026 online exhibition which is on … [Read more...]

Pantone Color Institute Has Announced Its Choice of “Peach Fuzz” for 2024

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Three Fellowships That Provide Funding For Visual Artists

By Renee Phillips

Fellowships give artists valuable financial means and other opportunities to advance their artistic development. They are essential programs devoted to rewarding artistic excellence. We often see the … [Read more...]

Ceres Gallery

Ceres Gallery Presents #DontShutUp

By Renee Phillips

In honor of Women's HerStory Month, I'll be devoting articles about the topic to raise awareness about how artists and nonprofits are changing the playing field and fostering equality among all … [Read more...]

Closer view of second painting after applying the 80:20 Principle

How to Create A Great Painting

By Guest Author

Nancy Reyner, nancyreyner.com, is a world renowned artist, instructor and author. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, and an MFA from Columbia University. Her art is in … [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...]

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Scams Aimed at Artists

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Free Tools to Create Social Media Graphics to Promote Your Art

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Museum of Modern Art. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

View Thousands of Exhibition Images on The Museum of Modern Art Website

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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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...]

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How Artists Choose Titles For Their Art

By Renee Phillips

Have you every wondered how artists choose titles for their art? Or why they choose to show their art without titles?   In this article I share insightful comments and suggestions from several artists … [Read more...]

a photograph of artist Michelle Endersby with two of her rose paintings

Several Artists Answered the Question What is Your Important Creative Ritual?

By Renee Phillips

We asked friends on Facebook, do you have a favorite ritual you perform before you begin your creative activity? Do you take a walk, meditate, do yoga, turn on your favorite music, or drink a cup of … [Read more...]

Barbara Rachko creating a pastel on sandpaper painting.

Successful Artists Know Relationships Are Key to Growing Your Art Career

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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The Many Benefits of Cross-Promotion For Artists

By Renee Phillips

When I was a professional artist a major collector of mine, who was a floral designer with a retail store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, prominently displayed my garden paintings in his store … [Read more...]

"Moments" 2018 Acrylic paint on canvas. 80x80 cm by Kuralay Meirbekova

Kuralay Meirbekova Captures Human Expressions With A Visceral Impact

By Renee Phillips

It is a pleasure to share this Art Review that I wrote for Kuralay Meirbekova to use for her art career promotion. She creates engaging images that capture the many nuances of human expression. Her … [Read more...]

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Artists Share Their Goals and Aspirations

By Renee Phillips

This article was published in 2019 and shares artists' aspirations for the year 2020. As an artist's mentor and career coach, one of my goals is to provide the most supportive environment, … [Read more...]

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Creative Ways to Supplement Your Art Sales

By Renee Phillips

Are you looking for new creative ways to supplement your your art sales without having to take a boring 9-5 job? There are many sources of income to consider. Throughout my career as an artist, I  … [Read more...]

Quote by Renee Phillips "Let your unique vision shine. Let it rejoice. Let it reverberate throughout the world."

Release Perfectionism and Celebrate “Mistakes” In Your Art Career

By Renee Phillips

If you suffer from perfectionism I hope this article, that I've sprinkled with inspirational quotes,  helps you release perfectionism and celebrate "mistakes" in your art career. For many years I … [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...]

Dealing with dealers and art galleries

What Artists Need to Know About Galleries, Agents and Art Consultants

By Renee Phillips

Selling your art depends on securing healthy relationships with art business professionals such as gallery owners, agents and art consultants. As you build these relationships it is important for you … [Read more...]

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How Artists Change Children’s Lives

By Renee Phillips

When Nelson Mandella stated, “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children” his words rang the call for raising consciousness and taking action. … [Read more...]

painting of father and son by Norman Rockwell

Artists Share How Their Fathers Influenced Their Artistic Pursuits

By Renee Phillips

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...]

Nancy Reyner artist

Interview with the Inimitable Artist Nancy Reyner on the Topic of Success

By Renee Phillips

I've had the pleasure of knowing Nancy Reyner nancyreyner.com, for several years. She is the epitome of a well-balanced consummate professional as a painter, author and instructor. She has been … [Read more...]

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Not All “Calls for Artists” Are Equal

By Renee Phillips

You're probably familiar with the  “Calls for Artists” that offer juried exhibitions. There are many excellent, trustworthy people and programs available that offer the best opportunities to exhibit … [Read more...]

Iconic painting by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge (1844-1934)

Use Special Events to Promote and Sell Your Art Every Month

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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Winning Traits of Successful Artists

By Renee Phillips

In my career I have had the honor of meeting artists from around the world who are at different levels of their art careers. It is immediately apparent which ones have developed the traits and … [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 happens! When you've lost your creative energy, don't criticize yourself! Take a deep breath, relax, and view this as an opportunity. One of my artist coaching clients confided that she lost her … [Read more...]

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Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

By Renee Phillips

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...]

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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.

I am also the Director of Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS where I maintain online galleries and curate exhibitions.

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As the Founder, Director and Curator of Manhattan Arts International I maintain online galleries and curate exhibitions.

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Scams Aimed at Artists

Artists Beware of Scammers on The Rise! If you are promoting yourself as an artist, have an email address … [Read More...]

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Artists are Vulnerable and Have Much to Lose "Pay to Play" businesses conduct widespread solicitations via … [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...]

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...]

Are Your Art Materials Making You Sick?

Facts About Toxic Chemicals You May Be Using & What You Can Do To Protect Yourself As an artist it's … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

22 Questions for Artists to Ask Galleries

How to Prepare and Protect Yourself Exhibiting in a gallery requires an investment of your time and … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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 … [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 … [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 … [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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