History in the Making by just 11 artists and Renee Phillips

History in the Making by Just 11 Artists
and Renee Phillips


On September 6th, 2010, the first group or members to the Artist Success Program was underway on our or at least my first Teleclass with Renee Phillips, The Artrepreneur of Manhattan Arts International, Helping Artists Pursue Their Passion.

This 7 week course will assist me and 10 other artists in what ever our hopes and dreams are. This will assist me and the members in our pursuit for a more fulfilling career in the visual arts and possibly beyond.

The Teleclass that was to take an hour was extended much longer because of the high energy, enthusiasum and promise from Renee Phillips to engage with each artist individually and as a group. This positive energy created an excitement from all the members.

To be truth-full I found myself privileged to be among such a diverse group of artists. As I sat in my artist studio at home listening and conversing with this group I found my passion for excitement go forward again as I did when I first had my first art show. Not really knowing how all this would turn out, but knowing that in the end all would turn out better than one could ever hope!

This is an interesting experience, because I'm used to being in front of a table surrounded by artists in a conference room. But here I'm hundreds of miles away trying to make sense of each and everyone's specific challenge they bring to Renee Phillips for direction. This is so Cool !!!

I was indeed thinking and wanting to jump in with every moment of conversation to get more than a few words in, as I know everyone else felt the same way I'm sure. I found that this wonderful member Roseann who seem to know so much more about the business side of art than I, was someone I could sit for hours picking her brain with questions. As in, " What do you think I could do here? " Then in the same breath ask Renne Phillips if it was tangible for me to consider.

As my thoughts, ideas and questions during this Teleclass were swirling, I found myself writing down as much as I could for the information given by each member. I'm sure that this one hour Teleclass could have been 5 hours , maybe more.

"Poor Reneee, do you know what you have got yourself into?" I commend you Renee for bringing this Program to realization. I applaud your efforts and dedication. I look so forward to this venture with you all and hope you all reach your goals you wish for.

Let History Begin !!!

Renee Phillips The Artrepreneur Coach: The Importance of Goals

Renee Phillips The Artrepreneur Coach: The Importance of Goals

In reading this article and the comments I am trying to imagine the results of all my actions I am going to be taking to make myself practice goal setting as a tool. Relying on the setting of my goals on a weekly basis and having full intentions needed to bring the results I wish to receive. I realize that I need more coaching in this area to assist me in focusing on the details which are so important to each goal needed. Results will become positive though specific goals that will enhance my purpose of becoming the artist I believe I can be. I have always used goals to assist me in my endeavors, but it is time to use more specific goals in this quest of being the artist I want to be.