When I suggest to an artist client they start an art blog or that they post more often, if they want to drive more traffic to their website and increase their art sales, the response is usually, “But, Renee, what should I write about? I’m not a writer.” I know that facing the blank page of a blog can be intimidating at first; however, an art blog is a powerful art marketing … [Read more...]
What Does Your Artist’s Picture Say About You?
You spend money, time and effort designing your art website, place a bold image of your art on your home page and prepare an outstanding display of gallery images, artist's biography and artist’s statement. Well done! There is something equally important to consider: What does your artist's picture say about you on your art website and your social media profile page? How … [Read more...]
An Inspirational Anagram Message to Artists
I hope you're having a rewarding and creative week. Today I encourage you to spend time celebrating your unique strengths and unlimited creativity. Anagrams are fun tools to make ideas memorable so to help you achieve your fullest potential I've put together an inspirational anagram message to artists using the word C-R-E-A-T-I-V-E. I hope it infuses the rest of your week with … [Read more...]
Selling Your Art to Your Niche Market
Are you selling as much art as you want to? One way of making sure your sales continue to grow is to first determine who your ideal customers are. Simply, your subject matter and the unique characteristics of your art will provide the road map to your ideal audience -- your niche market. This article explains what a niche market is and includes examples of those successfully … [Read more...]
How to Stay Financially Secure When You Change Your Artistic Style
An artist I know confessed to me that she had created what she referred to as “safe and saleable” art for two decades. She attracted a loyal clientele and had a lucrative career. However, there was a problem. She no longer felt creatively challenged by the art she was selling. Within the past year she began a new series of work in a different style. Although she was … [Read more...]
Empowering Questions For Artists to Ask Themselves
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...]
Interview with Artist Roopa Dudley With Advice to Artists
From "The Advice To Artists From Artists" Series of Interviews. Roopa Dudley is an innovative artist who refers to herself as "an American (Chess) Painter gravitating towards Steampunk Art and Graphic Design". Her paintings are created with bold compositions and saturated colors. They usually have a story to tell and reflect the artist's deep interest in dark humor. They … [Read more...]
Follow The Laws of Nature to Grow Art Career Relationships
Many major art world decision-makers want to develop art partnerships with talented artists who also have strong relationship skills. As your art coach and mentor I encourage you to grow your art career relationships with as much fervor as you use in creating your artwork. My grandfather was a farmer and he taught me many admirable values and sound principles. He is the … [Read more...]
Helping Artists Attract Good “Luck” and Fortune
Have you ever experienced the joys of being in the right place at the right time? Did you feel it was luck that played a role? Wouldn’t it be great if you could make this a regular occurrence? Well, you can attract your own good fortune. I have experienced this when helping my artist clients. In this article you'll read examples of 8 artists I have worked with who learned how … [Read more...]
How Smart Artists Treat Their Art Buyers
Have you ever wondered why some artists have collectors like celebrities have fans? It is often because they have learned how to treat their art buyers. Do you secretly wish it was the same for you? The solution is very simple. These artists practice the art of "customer service". For some artists it comes naturally. For others it's a lesson that they have learned to … [Read more...]
Advice To Artists From Bren Sibilsky and Hamish Blakely
Prior to becoming the founder of Manhattan Arts International magazine and director and curator for Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online galleries, I was a full-time self-supporting artist. But I didn't do this alone. I continuously exchanged information with fellow artists. That's why I am delighted to present this "Advice To Artists … [Read more...]
Can You Define Your Art Customer Profile?
What makes successfully selling artists different from artists who are struggling to sell their art? They know why their art is selling. They know the unique characteristics of their art work and why art buyers find them appealing. They know how to identify their primary and secondary art customer profiles. They will put more time and effort trying to sell their art to people … [Read more...]
How to Increase Your Profits As An Artist
Every art business choice you make is either earning you money or costing you money. If you're like me you want to be financially self-sufficient in a creative art career you love. To help you make better choices and increase your profits as an Artist, I offer these 10 essential strategies that have worked for me. Although the topic of dealing with money may be a bit boring … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Having An Art Blog
If you don’t have an art blog you may be missing out on valuable income and career recognition. In this article I provide 12 reasons why you should consider launching or maintaining an art blog. Do you want to attract more visitors to your website, sell more art, gain more recognition, and generally increase your career opportunities? Of course you do! Well, one way to … [Read more...]
Winning Traits of Successful Artists
In my career I have had the honor of meeting artists from around the world who are at different levels of their art careers. It is immediately apparent which ones have developed the traits and behaviors to reach their highest potential of success. In this article I share six winning combinations. 1. Commitment and Discipline Most artists who have enjoyed extraordinary … [Read more...]