You'll Find Out When You Answer These Questions! Many artists inform me that they love the challenging exercises I offer them on this website. The list of questions you'll find below is one of the examples. An important truth you can learn about yourself as a creative individual is how are you unique as an artist. This knowledge will help you develop your innate creative … [Read more...]
Quick Tips For Writing Your Artist’s Statement
Writing your artist's statement may be one of the most essential pieces of writing and yet the most challenging one to do in your art career. And, as your art evolves, you'll be faced with having to write new ones. If you inquire about gallery representation, prepare an exhibition catalogue, provide material for an arts writer, or apply for a grant, you'll most likely be asked … [Read more...]
Are You Throwing Away Your Artistic Freedom?
You may feel very strongly about having freedom of expression when it comes to creating your art. You would never place handcuffs on yourself before walking into your art studio or impede your creative growth in any way. However, when it comes to other areas of your art career, are you equally diligent and protective about your independence? Are you throwing away your artistic … [Read more...]
Is Your Art Website Hurting Your Visitors and Also Your Art Career?
Routinely I must visit hundreds of artists' websites each week while judging/curating an exhibition, considering accepting a new client, or giving a consultation. My initial reactions range from "WOW" -- what a joy to view this wonderful website -- to "OW" this hurts me to see that the artist is harming themselves and their art career. As you read this article please take an … [Read more...]
Here Are Many Key Principles, Tips and Strategies to Achieve Success As An Artist
Here are several very popular and valuable articles designed to guide you on your successful art career. In each one you'll find many key principles, tips and strategies to take you step-by-step through the process. Several of the articles have links to even more resourceful articles. You may want to save this page and return often. 10 Ways to Avoid Art Career Sabotage You … [Read more...]
Being Objective About Your Art Isn’t An Easy Task
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...]
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...]
12 Ways to Nurture Your Inner Artist
If you're a sensitive, creative person who is good at fulfilling other people’s needs and forget to pay attention to your own, in time you may become less creative and lose confidence and motivation. You must find the time to take care of your personal needs and heal yourself. Here are 12 ways to nurture your inner artist. Choose a comfortable chair, light a candle, … [Read more...]
There Are Positive Solutions for Your Art Career Challenges
As an artist living in an imperfect world, there may be times when you’ll feel neglected and under-served. You may suffer from one or more of these circumstances: isolation; financial hardship; young and under recognized; and aging and invisible. Like a chronic disease, if left unresolved and untreated, these conditions can erode your confidence, prevent you from pursuing … [Read more...]
Resources To Protect Artists’ Health and Safety
As an artist, it is extremely important for you to be aware of your health and safety. You should know about the materials you're using to create your artwork and other physical conditions that may jeopardize your health. In this article I provide important ideas and resources to protect artists' health and safety. Look for Health Labeling on Art Materials ASTM … [Read more...]
Funding Resources and Grants For Individual Artists
It's difficult to sustain your career on art sales alone. Throughout your career you may face financial challenges. These road blocks should not thwart your desire to expand your creative impulse. Thankfully, there are a plethora of valuable funding resources and grants for individual artists that fulfill different needs. In this article I include six organizations that exist … [Read more...]
Free Tools to Create Social Media Graphics to Promote Your Art
Have you noticed more artists are creating eye-catching social media graphics that are making an impact? Did you know that social media graphics get shared more often than regular texts and images? Do you think you need to have a graphic design degree to turn your art into instant graphics? Although designing was once a complex process that required a working knowledge of … [Read more...]