This light-hearted article gently pokes fun at some unrealistic artists we all know. It also discusses the qualities and practices that most successful artists possess and affirms my belief that the champion artist is an inspired realist. Scenario #1 - The Runner A person makes an appointment with a fitness trainer after purchasing a new running outfit and the top of … [Read more...]
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Artist Susan McLaughlin’s Awesome E-newsletter
If you follow me here you know I'm always encouraging artists to build an email list and send e-newsletters to enhance follower loyalty, build your brand, and increase your art sales. What prevents most artists from doing it is they dread the thought of writing. So, when I received Susan McLaughlin's awesome e-newsletter today I was over the moon! With her permission I am … [Read more...]
Is Procrastination Preventing You From Achieving Art Career Success?
As the director and curator of two online galleries in addition to maintaining this website and writing assignments, I have dozens of important projects and crucial activities to accomplish at all times. To meet deadlines I rely on many lists and other essential systems and practices that keep me on track. In my busy life procrastination is not an option. To my … [Read more...]
Dealing With Dealers and Art Galleries
Whether you're just flirting with the idea of being in a gallery or have been offered a contract, you want to be prepared with the questions to ask before you join, improve your relationships with them, understand what vanity galleries are, and more. Dealing with dealers and art galleries is serious business and you want to be sure you safeguard your precious artwork and … [Read more...]
How To Handle Rejection As An Artist
How to Turn it Into A Positive and Empowering Experience Rejection is inevitable. One thing you can be sure of, as you make strides to advance your professional status, rejection will tap on your door periodically as a test of your convictions. Sometimes the higher you set the bar, the harder the fall. Rejection may cause you excruciating pain and remorse. It may even … [Read more...]
What’s Your Favorite Article By The Artrepreneur Coach?
I asked several artists who have been interviewed on this site, as part of my series "Advice From Artists To Artists", "What's your favorite article by The Artrepreneur Coach?" I think you'll find their replies very helpful. You'll see links to the articles they like best. You will also find links to their interviews where you'll find their art work, advice, information … [Read more...]
What Does “Success” As An Artist Mean to You?
Read How 5 Successful Artists Answered This Question In the fourth grade I chose to do a report about Albert Schweitzer and I discovered his quote: "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." His words of wisdom made an indelible imprint on me. When my clients and I discuss their creative, … [Read more...]
How to Craft Your Elevator Speech As An Artist
Your elevator speech, which is also referred to as an elevator pitch, is a brief description of you and your artwork. It’s the reply you give when someone says, "Tell me about yourself. What kind of art do you make?” It's a verbal form of description that takes roughly 30 seconds, the approximate time it takes to ride an elevator, which is how the speech got its name. It offers … [Read more...]
Email Tips For Art Professionals
In the professional art world the bulk of your correspondence activities are conducted by email. It is an efficient way to conduct business. I receive hundreds of e-mails daily from artists and other professionals, and I enjoy interacting with creative individuals worldwide. However, as difficult as it may be to believe, I receive emails every day that contain easily avoidable … [Read more...]
The Golden “Keys” to Attracting Art Buyers to Your Blog
When I suggest to an artist client they start an art blog or that they post more often, if they want to drive more traffic to their website and increase their art sales, the response is usually, “But, Renee, what should I write about? I’m not a writer.” I know that facing the blank page of a blog can be intimidating at first; however, an art blog is a powerful art marketing … [Read more...]
Art Pioneers Who Are Changing The World
It's difficult to imagine, but when I started my career as an artist consultant, most artists suffered from being subservient to the power brokers of the art world. Many artists outside the "elite circle”, felt like outcasts in an impenetrable system. However, the roles of artists and arts advocates have changed dramatically. There are many powerful art pioneers who are … [Read more...]
What Does Your Artist’s Picture Say About You?
You spend money, time and effort designing your art website, place a bold image of your art on your home page and prepare an outstanding display of gallery images, artist's biography and artist’s statement. Well done! There is something equally important to consider: What does your artist's picture say about you on your art website and your social media profile page? How … [Read more...]
Release Perfectionism and Celebrate “Mistakes” In Your Art Career
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 was very tough on myself and tried to achieve perfection in every business task or creative endeavor. With help from spiritual studies and self-exploration I learned to finally … [Read more...]
How I Helped Lisa Become A Full-Time Artist
When Lisa approached me for art marketing advice and a series of coaching sessions, her primary goal was to become a full-time artist. When an artist asks me to help them with this type of goal there are many factors to consider. I learn about their art inventory, sales history, business savvy, and level of commitment, time-management skills, among other things. Having this … [Read more...]
How to Increase Your Profits As An Artist
Every art business choice you make is either earning you money or costing you money. If you're like me you want to be financially self-sufficient in a creative art career you love. To help you make better choices and increase your profits as an Artist, I offer these 10 essential strategies that have worked for me. Although the topic of dealing with money may be a bit boring … [Read more...]
Does Your Art Website Pass This Test?
Are you upset that you aren’t receiving as many exhibitions, subscribers, sales, commissions, students and clients as you would like? If not, your art website may be at fault. In this article I offer a questionnaire that will help you evaluate the performance of your art website. The questions are based on the most frequent mistakes I see on artists’ websites. You … [Read more...]