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...]
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...]
Experience the Benefits of Learning As An Artist with “How To” Articles
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...]
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...]
Artists Gain Many Benefits From Writing Comments on Art Blogs
On The Artrepreneur Coach blog you'll find a few hundred articles on a variety of topics from how to write your artist's biography and approach galleries, to how to increase the value of your art, win juried competitions and increase art sales -- and countless more! Art business advice is easy to find here, no matter what career level you are currently enjoying. However, when … [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 Sell Your Art to New Home Owners
Imagine that you're meeting someone who has purchased a new house. They may feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable being in an empty space, no matter what size it is. There are so many decisions to make as they stare at the sterile blank walls. They have to navigate the myriad shades of wall paint colors on the market. They may feel intimidated by what they read in the leading … [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
Recently, while helping an artist write her artist's biography it took much longer than it should have because she failed to keep records. She couldn't remember important details about exhibition titles and dates and didn't know where to find them. And, on another occasion, while curating an online art exhibition for Manhattan Arts International, I was surprised to see … [Read more...]
Ways for Artists to Make More Money
Many artists I have counselled tell me they lack confidence because they don’t earn a living solely from selling their art. This is a destructive and unrealistic way to think. First of all, your talent should not be measured by your source or amount of income. Secondly, the unfortunate truth is most artists have to find ways to supplement an artist's income. The good news is … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from A Commissioned Painting
One of my favorite plants is a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum), shown above. I can see why it is given as a gift to those who have lost their loved ones because its gentle arched foliage evoke feelings of comfort and tranquility. Recently, my Peace Lily decided to give me several beautiful white blossoms. As I was dusting off its leaves I was instantly reminded of an experience I … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Principles Used By Financially Successful Artists
Have you ever wondered why some artists are financially more successful than others? Chances are they know that taking care of business requires an awareness and effort beyond the walls of their art studios. They don’t ask what’s easy; instead, they search for what’s better. Here are 5 powerful principles used by financially successful artists. A financial goal that … [Read more...]
My Wake Up Call to Reality as an Artist
Early in my art career, I was very naive, and assumed all I had to do was create art and I would be discovered. I would say, “I don’t want to handle anything that has to do with business; after all, I'm an artist!" With this mindset I was unable to support myself from the sale of my paintings and I refused to accept business advice. I had no plan in mind for success. … [Read more...]