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 her creative motivation and was feeling depressed. In a short period of time, with some suggestions and exercises, her passion was restored. Have you ever lost your creative … [Read more...]
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How Did Your Mother Positively Influence You As An Artist?
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 give my Facebook artist friends an opportunity to pay homage to their mothers and perhaps share some loving memories. In this process, my desire was to give a platform for artists to … [Read more...]
How to Get Out of Your Creative Inertia
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 standstill. Sluggish energy and lack of sales can often be telltale signs that an artist is suffering from inertia. If you're there now or have ever been there, this article will show … [Read more...]
Create The Art Career of Your Dreams ~ 15 Guidelines
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 related to art career goals. You'll find advice I have given to coaching clients, guidelines I follow myself, and links to several other articles I've written so you can delve deeper … [Read more...]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Artist’s Biography
As a writer and curator I visit dozens of artist’s websites every day. I notice that many artists don't pay enough attention to what and how they write about themselves. This article provides 10 mistakes to avoid when writing your artist’s biography. I wrote it to help you achieve your fullest potential as an artist. Mistake #1. Sharing too much inappropriate and/or … [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 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...]
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 visit the Pantone Color Institute website you will quickly learn about the extensive services it provides when you read: "Recognized globally as a leading source of color expertise, … [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...]
Harmful Beliefs That Can Prevent Art Career Success and Many Ways to Overcome Them
We all possess an arsenal of certain types of assumptions, habits and excuses that prevent us from achieving our fullest potential. In this article I point to several beliefs that can harm you and prevent you from achieving art career success. You'll find many ways to overcome them. If you identify with any of the disempowering beliefs listed below you can go immediately to the … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Ensure Ongoing Future Art Sales
Your art buyers are valuable assets. Whenever you make a sale, recognize it as the beginning of a long, rewarding relationship. According to the Pareto Principle, 20 percent of your clients will bring you 80 percent of your business. Don't ignore those 20 percent. They not only like your work already and don't have to be convinced, they can also refer more art buyers to you. … [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...]
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...]
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 where they can find fine art agents. It is an important topic for most artists I know and rightly so. After all, having fine art agents who will sell your art work for you is like discovering manna from heaven. The truth is; however, there are many misconceptions … [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 confused about how they operate and are misinformed. This article demystifies the New York Art Gallery system but the advice can help you no matter where the gallery is located that you want to approach. I covered the NY art scene for 17 years with my magazine Manhattan … [Read more...]
Pantone’s Color of the Year is Viva Magenta 2023
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. This vital organization uses color theory to interpret trends — looking at fashion, design and “socio-economic conditions” for inspiration. Well, Pantone has announced the 2023 color … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Short Artist’s Statement
Your average length Artist's Statement usually runs around 100-200 words. (Read "How to Write Your Artist's Statement"). After you've written that, it's a good exercise to pare it down for those times when you'll need to be very concise. If you've entered any of the online art exhibitions I've curated on the Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & … [Read more...]