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How to Stay Sane Until You Can Create Art Full Time

By Renee Phillips 3 Comments

Advice for Artists

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...]

Lessons Artists Can Learn From Birds and Children

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Seagulls Photo by Azmaan Baluch on Unsplash

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...]

Activate Your Power of Being Focused As An Artist

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

focused as an artist

Having laser sharp clarity about your art career goals, creative direction, and moment to moment priorities can all make a huge difference in your life and career. When you activate the power of being focused as an artist you reach your fullest potential as an innovative accomplished art professional. This article offers ways in which you can increase these powers to help … [Read more...]

The Powerful Art of Collaboration for Mutual Satisfaction

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An important component to achieving the most success in your art career is your ability to grow mutually beneficial relationships.  You will achieve a bigger and brighter future when you join forces with others. This article  "The Powerful Art of Collaboration for Mutual Satisfaction" will help you increase your aspirations and goals as an artist. I know this from experience as … [Read more...]

The Champion Artist Is An Inspired Realist

By Renee Phillips 15 Comments

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...]

Empowering Your Art Career Goals

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

How are you doing with your art career goals? Have you surpassed your expectations or are you lagging behind? I hope you haven’t given up. If you've hit a bump in the road, I'm here to help you get back on track. This article is about empowering your art career goals and may be just what you need for a dose of inspiration and help you manage your goals for best … [Read more...]

Empowering Questions For Artists to Ask Themselves

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Question. Photo credit: Simone Secci from Unsplash.

Questions are the driving forces behind knowledge, invention, solutions, creativity as well as personal and professional growth. As a mentor for artists I often suggest empowering questions for artists to ask themselves in order to propel their career forward. They have helped artists gain clarity, find solutions, and lead to greater confidence. I frequently ask artists … [Read more...]

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My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

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