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At the end of the day, clean up and de-clutter your work area and you’ll start the next day with a clear mind. ~ Renée Phillips

Make tomorrow’s plans and write your “To-Do” list the night before and arrange the activities in order of urgency. ~Renée Phillips

Buy and/or create organization supplies that are colorful, well-designed and aesthetically appealing to you in order to make working with them a creative experience. ~Renée Phillips

If your health is impaired, your career will be threatened. Balance work with relaxation and healthy nutrition. ~Renée Phillips

Donate a percentage of your sales to a favorite charity, ideally one that is related to the subject matter of your work. This is one of the best sources of satisfaction as well as self-promotion. ~Renée Phillips

When you identify the characteristics of your customers, you will ascertain where to find them, what publications they read, what organizations they are most likely to join, and how to reach them. ~Renée Phillips

Serious gallery owners and collectors seek a focused vision from artists. Inconsistency makes you appear unprofessional and lacking in commitment. ~Renée Phillips

When you bring your art out into the art market it should reveal a consistent, cohesive body of work. ~Renée Phillips

In your studio, you can and should experiment to your heart’s desire, always evolving and improving. ~Renée Phillips

Diversify your market. Sell small and large pieces, originals and editions, and less expensive media and higher priced media, such as drawings and paintings. ~Renée Phillips

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