This Question Has Attracted Many Different Replies Shakespeare quipped "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. That's true. However, when it comes to titles of art we may be considering it from the perspective. The words in a title may be powerful art marketing tools. On social media I posed the question: “Do you give a lot of thought to your titles?” I received a … [Read more...]
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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...]
Here Are Many Key Principles, Tips and Strategies to Achieve Success As An Artist
Here are several very popular and valuable articles designed to guide you on your successful art career. In each one you'll find many key principles, tips and strategies to take you step-by-step through the process. Several of the articles have links to even more resourceful articles. You may want to save this page and return often. 10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage You … [Read more...]
Being Objective About Your Art Isn’t An Easy Task
How to See Your Art From A Juror's Perspective When I was a professional artist it puzzled me how often there was a difference between what the galleries or my collectors chose and what I thought were my best works. Now, as a mentor for artists and curator of exhibitions, I can empathize with artists who have the same experiences. Being objective about your art isn't an easy … [Read more...]
Creative Principles by Artist Keith Morant
Keith Morant (1944-2022) was an internationally acclaimed artist who had been painting for over 50 years. His innovative abstract art is characterized by unique curvilinear forms and symbols, contrasting colors, and kinetic expression. He lived in New Zealand and exhibited in galleries and art centers throughout the world. He received innumerable distinguished awards including … [Read more...]
The Many Benefits of Cross-Promotion For Artists
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 window. The endorsement and exposure he gave me was priceless. He referred art buyers to my studio a few blocks away. To reciprocate, I distributed his business cards to my friends, … [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 disease known as racism. Around the world, protesters are gathering peacefully to call attention to racial inequity and strive to achieve justice and reform. I join you in this period … [Read more...]
10 Ways for Artists to Be Optimistic
There are many things you will never be able to change, such as who your parents are, the closing of your art gallery, or the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic. How much we focus on the current economy or state of the art market will not change the facts nor the statistics. However, we can control the way we view these circumstances and we can choose where we focus our … [Read more...]
Be an Expert in Knowing Your Strengths as an Artist
As a career coach and writer, I frequently surprise artists when I share my observations about their art. Or, after writing their Art Review they tell me I discovered many special artistic attributes they possess that they weren't aware they had. If you want to achieve your fullest potential, be an expert in knowing your strengths as an artist. As you identify your greatest … [Read more...]
Do You Know Your Position in Art History?
In my daily activities as an artist mentor, arts writer, curator and director of Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS, I visit dozens of websites and view a multitude of online art portfolios. One of my favorite practices is to read what artists say on their "About the Artist" and "Artist's Statement" pages. At a glance, I observe if the … [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 paint.” We laughed and discussed that Hopper was not necessarily saying he couldn't write. The truth is, Hopper, who was proficient as an oil painter, watercolorist and printmaker in … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Artist’s Biography
In "How to Write Your Artist's Biography" I explain what it is, why you need it, and what to include, plus links to samples and quick tips. Your Artist’s Biography is essential for viewers of your art who want to know more about you. It helps them to understand what makes you unique and tells them about the journey you took to get to where you are now as an artist. On the … [Read more...]
More Than 100 Tips and Resources for Artists to Achieve Art Career Success
Many artists have told me they love the articles I write that contain many strategies and quick tips available in a simple, step-by-step, easy to read format. In this article, I've selected a few of those particular articles all written to help you plan, formulate, organize and count your many ways to achieving art career success. And, there's more! Each article contains links … [Read more...]
What You Can Learn From Comments About Your Art on Social Media
It's a joy to help artists who want to increase their networking and art marketing skills using social media. There is tremendous value to gain from using it to build important professional art business relationships and connect with potential buyers, gallery owners and other professionals. This article is about what you can learn from comments about your art on social media … [Read more...]
Being An Efficient Artist Enhances Your Art Career Success
You may extremely talented and detailed when it comes to creating your art; however, if you fail to be efficient in other areas as an art professional, your art career could suffer from painful and irreversible consequences. One quality you want to have is being efficient. The simple truth is, being an efficient artist improves your art career success. If you admit that isn't … [Read more...]