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Art and Artist’s Statements – Quotes by Famous Artists

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Henri Matisse, The Dessert: Harmony in Red (The Red Room), oil painting, 70″ x 86″. Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg. Fair use.

If you're like most artists I know, the task of writing your Artist's Statement feels like torture. You may question, why doesn't the work speak for itself? But, you've probably also learned that throughout your art career you will be frequently asked to provide one. A well-written Artist’s Statement is essential and is one of the most powerful art marketing tools you will … [Read more...]

Artists and Their Muses

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What is a Muse? According to Merriam Webster... The word means a source of inspiration and in the historical sense it referred to any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology. "The Muses presided over the arts (including music) and literature. An artist or poet about to begin work would call on his particular Muse to inspire him, and a poem itself might begin with such … [Read more...]

Taking The First Steps To Launching An Artist Group or Organization

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Art enthusiasts viewing art in NYC, NY. Photo credit: Renee Phillips.

If you are an artist you know what artists need better than anyone, at some point in your career you may feel compelled to launch an art organization.  If you have a strong desire to help fellow artists I encourage you to consider creating an artist group or organization to fulfill those needs. Although a lot of thought, preparation, organization, time, energy and stamina … [Read more...]

Have You Ever Lost Your Creative Motivation? This Article Helps You Restore It!

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Restore Your Creative Motivation and Passion

It's amazing how often I get my best inspiration for solutions and articles from artists who share their problems with me. They help me become a better mentor. One of my clients confided that she lost her creative motivation and was feeling depressed. In a short period of time, with some suggestions  and exercises, her passion was restored. Have you ever lost your creative … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Energize Your Art Career

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Henri Rousseau The Dream (1910). Oil on canvas, 204.5 x 298.5 cm (80.5 x 117.5 in). Museum of Modern Art, New York City. Photo: Public Domain

Are you losing your momentum and need to refuel? There are many creative and powerful exercises to help you energize your art career. In this article I offer a few of the many successful solutions that I have used in my career consultations and coaching services for artists. I hope you try them alone or with your friends. After you do let me know what develops! 1. Create … [Read more...]

Celebrating The Accomplishments of Black American Artists

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Faith Ringgold, American People Series #20: Die, (1967). Photo: Fair Use en.wikipedia.org

February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, making it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of African American artists. Since 1976, this month has been officially designated in the United States. The annual celebration is also held and widely celebrated in Canada and UK. With great pleasure, I present a few of them here for … [Read more...]

8 Golden Keys for Art Career Success

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Champagne for celebration. Photo credit: Myriam Zilles from Unsplash

As an artist career coach and mentor I am called upon to provide the best art marketing strategies tailored to each individual client’s creative, career and financial goals. My mission is to help  artists attain art career success that fits their needs. After helping thousands of artists over the years I've learned there are certain "Golden Keys" to building a more rewarding … [Read more...]

Take Your Art Career Dreams and Goals Higher With These 8 Steps

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Creating art career goals can be adventurous, creative and rewarding. Every day you get another opportunity to delve into your deepest desires and formulate new ways to bring them to fruition. As a mentor for artists helping you achieve your creative, career and financial objectives is one of my favorite activities. In this article you'll find ways to increase your pleasure … [Read more...]

Living An Artful Purpose-Driven Life

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Many creative individuals I know are born with a compelling need to probe the depths of self-expression and proclaim self-liberation. They are also driven by a powerful urge to use their unique talents for a higher purpose. Living an artful purpose-driven life has many challenges. It requires conscious effort every day to overcome human traits and distractions that lure us away … [Read more...]

The Many Rewarding Ways Artists Can Help Charities

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Many artists know that when they use their creativity as an instrument to help others in need they feel a sense of providing a worthwhile service.  It offers them another outlet for creativity and connecting with others. The many rewarding ways artists can help charities depends on personal choices, artistic strengths, geographic region, and other factors. If you have a … [Read more...]

Ways to Increase Equality for Women Artists

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Every year, since 2000, I have been curating "HerStory" exhibitions on the Manhattan Arts International website as one of the ways I take strides to increase equality for women artists. These exhibitions have promoted thousands of women artists from around the world. Before that, I curated several all women art exhibitions in public venues including the First Women's Bank, that … [Read more...]

The Rituals and Routines of Famous Artists

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Reading about the rituals and routines of famous artists can be fascinating and enlightening and inform us about the creative human psyche. For example, every morning, before he started to compose music, Ludwig van Beethoven would prepare his own coffee. It was important for him to use exactly 60 beans per cup that he often counted one by one for a precise dose. That says a lot … [Read more...]

Positive Possibilities for You as an Artist

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Tulips on Park Avenue photo by Renee Phillips

Recently, an artist posted a comment on this website in which she revealed her pain, frustration and negative attitude about her life as an artist. She shared a few complaints -- from her age to where she lived. An immediate feeling of empathy for her rushed over me and I hoped that maybe she was just having a bad day. However, I also know she is not the only artist who feels … [Read more...]

The Inner Dialogue that Transpires in Creating Art and Writing

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Piet Mondrian, Tableau I, oil on canvas, 40.5" x 39.3", 1921. Public domain.

As I was painting today, I became acutely aware of the presence of the inner dialogue that transpires in creating art and writing. It is fascinating how similarly these thought processes occur in both artistic expressions. Like writing, creating art is a language, a conversation we have within our minds and those relationships that occur among the forms, colors, and textures we … [Read more...]

Inspirational Resources for Artists

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Vincent van Gogh, Irises, 1889, 29.2 " x 37.1". Public domain. wikipedia.org

You can learn all the best tips and strategies for becoming a successful artist; however, if you lack the motivation to take action they won't help. Many artists have expressed to me they are so depressed to a point where they stop creating art. It's not always easy to maintain a level of inspiration that sustains you as a creative individual. If you're going through a … [Read more...]

Advice from Artists Who Say “Follow Your Bliss”

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Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone, Every Moment, acrylic, 36″ x 48″. NOAPS

If you're living your heartfelt dream as an artist you might be in the minority.  Our world is filled with people who gave up on their aspirations and have settled for less. Several years ago I read an article in The New York Times that revealed: “Many of the people who seem to have it ‘all’ harbor dreams about "the road not taken” and referred to a study that claimed among … [Read more...]

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My Love-Hate Relationship As A Juror / Curator

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Writing Services for Artists

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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