This article offers several ways to increase your creative, career and financial growth and accomplish your goals. If you have a thirst for more knowledge but seeking step-by-step guidance you've come to the right place. I invite you to experience the benefits of learning as an artist with some of my "How To" articles. Each article has links to more articles so you can dig … [Read more...]
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How to Deal With Change and Improve Your Art Career Success
If you have fears around the notion of having to change you're not alone. In an article in Psychology Today writer by Gustavo Razzetti reminds us, "We fear change because we can’t anticipate the outcome." As a career coach I've learned that having to change may be one of the most difficult challenges an artist can face and I've developed many ways to help them. In this … [Read more...]
Answers to “Why Wasn’t My Art Chosen?”
One of the most discouraging and perplexing situations for artists can be when they submit their art to a particular call for artists and they get rejected. Every artist has been in that situation more than once during their career. Your goal should be to avoid rejection as much as possible. I've written this article to provide possible answers to "why wasn't my art chosen?" … [Read more...]
Top Tips For Creating a Successful Artist Email Newsletter by Michelle Endersby
Michelle Endersby is an artist who lives Bonbeach Victoria, Australia. Her stylized portraits of roses on round canvases represent her return to wholeness after awakening from a coma following brain surgery. For her "Awakening Around Roses" she has received several Awards of Excellence from Manhattan Arts International juried competitions which I have juried/curated. Michelle's … [Read more...]
How to Create A Successful Art Blog
Whether you want to increase your art sales or expand your reputation as an artist to a global audience, having an art blog can be the perfect vehicle for achieving your art career goals. An art blog can reside on your art website or consist of your stories on Facebook or LinkedIn. In this article you'll learn how to create a successful art blog. At the end, you'll find … [Read more...]
Ways to Increase Your Email List As An Artist
You may already know that having and growing an email list is a valuable art marketing tool if you want to increase art sales and gain other important career opportunities. Many artists ask me, how to I get more email subscribers? That's an excellent question! This article answers that question with more than 20 ways to increase your email list. It also includes links to other … [Read more...]
Email Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them
Many emails you send that are improperly written may discredit your professional image or go immediately into the recipient's trash without being read. When writing to an individual or business, it's important to take time to plan and formulate your content and avoid the pitfalls. Here are several email mistakes artists make and how to avoid them so you can use email … [Read more...]
How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time
Do you have a full-time job that steals time from you that you wish you had for creating art? I’ve been there and I know how crazy and frustrating it can be. But until your day of freedom finally arrives, I hope this article “How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time” will make your life now more enjoyable. I wrote a version of this article many years ago and it … [Read more...]
Are You Turning Away Art Buyers?
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, attention to detail, and good lighting. She had several copies of her price list available. Most of the guests appeared to be very interested in her work. At first glance one would … [Read more...]
Lessons Artists Can Learn From Birds and Children
There is a vast supply of knowledge you can attain to excel in your art career. Just consider what is readily available from many different human adults and so called experts. However, for a change of pace, let's consider the lessons artists can learn from birds and children. A wealth of insight, intelligence and awareness may be waiting to be revealed when you apply their … [Read more...]
Painful Art Career Lessons I Learned Early in My Career – Don’t Make These Mistakes
As a young "Artrepreneur" I was eager to build my resume, so I pursued many different opportunities to gain art career experience, credentials and connections in the New York art world. Most of my experiences were positive and laid a strong foundation for what turned out to be a rewarding career as an artist mentor/coach, curator, author and art magazine owner. However, … [Read more...]
How to Write Your Artist Email Newsletter
Perhaps you've read articles by art marketing experts who claim impressive results gained from email newsletters. Or, you may have read the article I wrote on this website about holiday email marketing in which I state the fact that 70% of the population prefer that businesses reach out to them by email. If you're like many artists I know you've thought about adding this step … [Read more...]
How to Invite Members of The Press to Attend and Publicize Your Art Exhibition
Congratulations! You've just received an invitation to have a one-person exhibition. Now, this is the perfect time to invite members of the press to attend and publicize your art exhibition. Let them spread the word about you and your art to thousands, if not millions of art enthusiasts around the world. The sooner you begin working on getting your press list and press release … [Read more...]
Online Resources for Artists to Expand Your Creative and Business Skills
Isn't it empowering when you learn something new to take your career to the next level? There are many online resources for artists to expand your creative and business skills. You can achieve your career and financial goals without having to leave your home or studio or be forced to follow a strict schedule. The following online resources offer options for beginners to … [Read more...]
How Artists Can Work Less and Create More
Almost every artist I know will agree it's more fun to accomplish the tedious and unartistic tasks in less time so they can spend more time creating art. Smart artists work less and create more when they apply simple laws and timeless principles. In this article you'll find some tips on how to spend your time and focus on productivity. The 80/20 Rule, Known as the Pareto … [Read more...]
Simple Organization Tips for Artists
When I was helping an artist write her artist's biography it took longer than it should have because she couldn't remember important details about exhibition titles and dates and didn't know where to find them. And, while curating an online art exhibition for Manhattan Arts International, I was surprised to see several artists submit the same works of art they sent in previous … [Read more...]