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Artists Gain Many Benefits From Writing Comments on Art Blogs

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

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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...]

Are You Turning Away Art Buyers?

By Renee Phillips 11 Comments

Opportunities for artists

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...]

How to Sell Your Art to New Home Owners

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

Empty room. Photo: Phil from Unsplash

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 to Use The “AIDA” Formula When Writing About Your Art and Increase Sales

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

If  you thought this article "How to Use AIDA When Writing About Your Art" is about the Italian opera by Giuseppe Verdi, inspired by an Ethiopian princess, you're in for a surprise. Although you'll find references to the  use of order and composition, as used in music, this article is about using the AIDA marketing formula to help you sell more art through your writing. Like … [Read more...]

How to Write Your Artist Email Newsletter

By Renee Phillips 3 Comments

Publicity. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

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...]

Should Artists Place Prices on Their Art Websites?

By Renee Phillips 6 Comments

Mary Mirabal, Blue Hydrangea, acrylic, 14″ x 14″ by Mary Mirabal

This article was originally written in November, 2018. Since then we have been experiencing a new set of conditions in the art world, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The art business world has dramatically changed. Many galleries have closed and an increasing number of artists are selling their art directly. Artists have had to rely on their websites to attract … [Read more...]

Are You A Trustworthy Artist?

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Are you a trustworthy artist?

At a cocktail party in NYC I was engaged in a conversation with two Manhattan real estate brokers who sell cooperative apartments in the high million-dollar range. When discussing the best ways to obtain the sale of a property over a competitor one broker confidently stated, “It’s simple, really. It’s about earning their trust.” We all smiled and nodded in … [Read more...]

How Artists Choose Titles For Their Art

By Renee Phillips 12 Comments

Art lovers reading titles of art in an exhibition. Photo credit: Renee Phillips

Have you every wondered how artists choose titles for their art? Or why they choose to show their art without titles?   In this article I share insightful comments and suggestions from several artists about this topic.  You may never look at an artist's work and title in the same way ever again. As an artist you may also consider taking this subject more seriously. While … [Read more...]

What You Must Do After Your Art Exhibition

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after your art exhibition

Shan Fannin is an artist from Austin, TX, and recognized internationally for her vibrant and bold paintings of vehicles. She possesses superb artistic skills and attention to detail. Her solo exhibitions include the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and she was the featured artist for the 2018 annual Lubbock Arts Festival featuring artists from around the U.S. Her art is in … [Read more...]

How to Get Started With Your New Art Website

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Colorful art website. Photo by DESIGNECOLOGIST on Unsplash

As as a curator for online exhibitions at Manhattan Arts International and The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS we require that artists have their own websites. Why? Because like most art professionals I believe every artist who wants to be taken seriously needs one. Prospective art buyers expect artists to have a platform where they can view more of their art and read … [Read more...]

Create An F.A.Q. Page on Your Art Website

By Renee Phillips 4 Comments

Question. Photo credit: Simone Secci from Unsplash.

You've probably noticed I've written a lot about how to improve your art website -- from mistakes to avoid when creating your art website, how to improve your visitors' experience, and how to create an in situ page and your praise page. This article is about another important page to help you advance your art career. It will help you with deciding what questions to answer when … [Read more...]

Plan For Your Holiday Art Sales Now With Email Marketing – 7 Steps

By Renee Phillips 9 Comments

Champagne for celebration. Photo credit: Myriam Zilles from Unsplash

There are many people who are thinking about what to give as holiday gifts and other special occasions and your art work should  be on  their minds. This article who help you plan for your holiday art sales now with email marketing. Marketing experts agree more than 70% of the population prefer that businesses reach out to them by email. To help you generate robust art sales … [Read more...]

Denisa Prochazka’s Excellent E-Mail Newsletter

By Renee Phillips 2 Comments

In a recent consultation with award-winning artist Denisa Prochazka, denisa-sculpture.com.com, I persuaded her to start sending e-mail newsletters. Then, she got inspired by  Susan McLaughlin‘s awesome e-mail newsletter posted last week. She decided to write her first e-mail newsletter and it's excellent. With her permission I am delighted to share it with you. See how easy … [Read more...]

What’s Your Favorite Article By The Artrepreneur Coach?

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

Keith Morant in his New Zealand studio

I asked several artists  who have been interviewed on this site, as part of my series "Advice From Artists To Artists", "What's your favorite article by The Artrepreneur Coach?" I think you'll find their replies very helpful.  You'll see links to the articles they like best. You will also find links to their interviews where you'll find their art work, advice, information … [Read more...]

Ways to Place Installation Images of Your Art on Your Website to Increase Sales

By Renee Phillips 5 Comments

Photo of a room by Minh Pham on Unsplash. Photo of Lily Pond in Central Park, NYC, NY.

One of the most important pages on your website to engage visitors and increase their interest in buying your art is to show images of your art as it looks installed in rooms. Call this page "Room Views" or "Installations", also referred to as "In Situ" images of your art. Place them on your website to increase art sales.  This article offers examples and ways you can create … [Read more...]

How to Recognize Different Types of Art Buyers

By Renee Phillips 10 Comments

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If you’re an artist or art agent engaged in selling art, have you noticed people have different art buying patterns? It's interesting when you know how to recognize  different types of art buyers. Marketing experts have actually conducted a massive amount of psychological studies to define the diverse personality traits of buyers. In this article you'll find three of the five … [Read more...]

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If you're like most artists I know, the task of writing your Artist's Statement feels like torture. You may … [Read More...]

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15 Important Steps to Take Immediately After Learning You Are in an Article, Received an Award, Were Selected … [Read More...]

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Imagine your art on permanent display in a lobby or conference room of a corporation. Getting your art into … [Read More...]

Topic Ideas For Your Art Blog Posts

Whenever an artist client asks me how they can drive more traffic to their website (after they have created a … [Read More...]

My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

This is a true confession to you about my love-hate relationship as a juror / curator. During my art career I … [Read More...]

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My specialty is writing "Praise Quotes" -- Art Statements for artists to use for promotion and longer Art Reviews which I publish and provide promotional services. I alsowrite Artist's Biographies. Many artists struggle when they have to write about their career and their art. Artists use my writing on their websites, social media profiles, … More...

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