When it comes to experts in the field of art in the healthcare art market Barbara Markoff stands out among all the rest. Her career as a leading corporate and healthcare art consultant spans decades and she is responsible for having placed artists' works of art in many public collections. Markoff is also the author of Becoming A Corporate Art Consultant, available on Amazon. In … [Read more...]
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How to Write Your Artist’s Statement
28 Guidelines and Sample Statements If you're an artist who doesn't know how to properly write your Artist's Statement you're not alone. When artists contact me for advice that's one of the first projects on their wish list for me to help them with. In this article I provide 28 guidelines to walk you through the process of writing your Artist's Statement. I also include the … [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. Needless to say, the exhibition or art event offers a multitude of benefits. It's time to open the doors and invite potential art buyers to view your art. You want to be prepared, … [Read more...]
The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists
Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose music, Ludwig van Beethoven would prepare his own coffee. It was important for him to use exactly 60 beans per cup that he often counted one by one for a precise dose. That says a lot … [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 artists have that set them apart from others. In this article I offer 8 of these traits that work for many artists I know. I have also added some examples of how you can incorporate … [Read more...]
Facebook Tips for Artists
Many artist clients have asked me to help them with their social media including how to increase their Facebook Friends. So, I put together some Facebook tips for artists with simple actions you can take. Although it's written with Facebook in mind you can apply most of these tips for Instagram, Twitter and other social media sites. If you apply only one new tip from this … [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 creative growth in any way. However, when it comes to other areas of your art career, are you equally diligent and protective about your independence? Are you throwing away your artistic … [Read more...]
What To Do With Your Older Works of Art
An artist who requested I write an Art Review for her told me about a problem she had. She explained, now that she has all this new artwork what can she do about her older work? Perhaps you are also facing this challenge. If you have a lot of art that spans several years the older work may not longer fit in with your current style. You've run out of room in your studio, … [Read more...]
Most Popular Art Career Success Articles For Artists
On this website you'll find several dozen articles and interviews on a variety of topics to help artists achieve their fullest potential. There are some topics that stand out as getting the most visits, being the most popular, and receive the most positive feedback from my subscribers. Here, you'll find highlights and links to some of the top art success articles on this … [Read more...]
Is Your Art Website Hurting Your Visitors and Also Your Art Career?
Routinely I must visit hundreds of artists' websites each week while judging/curating an exhibition, considering accepting a new client, or giving a consultation. My initial reactions range from "WOW" -- what a joy to view this wonderful website -- to "OW" this hurts me to see that the artist is harming themselves and their art career. As you read this article please take an … [Read more...]
Inspirational News About Art in Healthcare Venues
In an earlier article titled "Consider Your Art for The Growing Healthcare Market" I explained many good reasons for you to consider selling your art in this ever-expanding art market. In this article, you'll find inspirational news about art in healthcare venues that should encourage you to jump in and join this positive, uplifting and profitable opportunity. 15 Artists … [Read more...]
Helpful Art Business Facts For Every Professional Artist
Some of the most valuable allies 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 helpful art business facts for every professional artist. They will serve you well throughout your art career. It’s never too late to integrate or focus on these empowering … [Read more...]
Problems With Free Art and Discount Prices
An artist recently told me she tripled the number of subscribers she had after she offered a free print when they signed up. Now, she has a list of people who like receiving free art. What she doesn't know is if any of them are serious art buyers or simply bargain hunters. Another artist told me she discounted her older works of art and advertised the sale on social media. … [Read more...]
Increase Your Art Sales With These Important Design Concepts
Emphasizing Organic Forms, Natural Materials, and Environmentally Friendly Nature-Inspired Art As an artist who wants to sell more art you want to have as much leverage as possible. You may want to present your art for consideration to galleries, interior designers, architects, healthcare art consultants, and individual environmentally conscious art buyers. Your knowledge of … [Read more...]
Three Mistakes that Can Lead An Artist to Financial Disaster
Let's face it, art school didn't prepare you for the financial challenges you're facing throughout your art career. So, you may not know which pitfalls to avoid that threaten many artists' financial security. In this article I share three mistakes that can lead an artist to financial disaster and share some good advice as well as links to more articles I've written to help you … [Read more...]
Are You Facing Reality As An Artist?
After 30 years of professional practice as a career coach and mentor to artists, I've learned about all kinds of problems and challenges artists face. I take very seriously my role in offering the best solutions. Based on experience I've observed there are certain issues that many artists deal with throughout their careers. Here are four of the many ways that raise the … [Read more...]