Artist feedbacks about Art Coach
Virginie Tison is the founder and curator of Art Trope Gallery, an opportunity and career-booster for visual artists and collectors worldwide. As a former painter and investor relations coordinator, she knows how to bring innovative, sustainable solutions to the international art market. Her goal ? To give artists peace of mind, and collectors value for the works they have so passionately chosen.
Artists are offered a wide range of opportunities through the collaboration with Art Trope Gallery and Virginie Tison :
- Find artistic and strategic support for career development,
- Be professionally represented with different internet tools,
- Professional exposure and communication through Art Trope Galler
- A dedicated manager to develop exhibition opportunities through Art Trope Agency.
We would like to share with you the feedback of various artists, members of the Art Coach Program, with whom we have had the honor to work.
Return of the Art Artists Trope Gallery
“Photography is an eminently solitary medium. As a photographer, I need to be supported in my research and in the final result. Working with confidence is essential. Through Virginie’s master classes I’ve found listening, caring and professionalism. She knows how to provide relevant answers to all my questions, whether technical (how social networks work) or aesthetic (consistency of series). The feeling of working as part of a team really stimulates my creativity.”
– Rodolfo Franchi, Photographer
“The strategic interview with Virginie Tison clarified the legitimacy and coherence of my work, the strategy to follow and the different directions to take. I’ve gone from a confused mind with all these questions to a clear head and actions to take.The Master Class also showed me how to better articulate my communication, make better use of the tools available, and convey the thoughts behind my approach and series. She definitely makes you grow fast. Her long term vision is comforting and allows you to plan ahead.”
– Eric Brocherie, Digital artist
“I’ve been following Virginie Tison’s coaching Master Classes for almost a year now, and I have to say that her teaching is already starting to bear fruit. My career has taken a real boost. Virginie taught me how to define a strategy and an editorial line, master the presentation of my works on social networks using easy-to-use tools, and professionalize my Internet referencing, all of which enabled me to achieve high exposure, both on the networks and on online art sales platforms. She also guided me through the creation of my website, which thanks to her is now the key reference to my whole online presence.Virginie Tison’s availability through regular one to one phone calls made all these achievements a reality. However, the benefits of her coaching go much deeper. Another side of her training is focused on the heart of career management: sales. Setting up an exhibition, communicating with the press and collectors all require a very clear approach, and again, professional coaching has given me more control over my image as an artist. Above all, attending Virginie Tison’s Art Coach Master Classes has forced me to be much more critical with my work, and spot weaknesses as well as strengths. This prompted me to refocus my approach on a few specific themes, to explore new avenues out of my comfort zone, and to enhance my work with new pictorial research in order to achieve a true singularity. Virginie Tison’s coaching helped me to make a real artistic change by teaching me how to control my visibility and communication. Today, I can clearly see that art market professionals are much more interested in my work than before, which allows me to pursue much more ambitious career goals.”
– Benoît Singy, Painter
“Collaborating with Virginie Tison is very rewarding for me and it gave me the keys to carry out thoughtful artistic actions with a clear guideline. The personal, useful and precise advice, especially when it comes to communicating about my work is very precious (whether in writing or in visual form). The guidance provided by Art Coach has allowed me to clarify the direction to give my artistic career, and to fit into events that suit me while remaining artistically in tune with myself.”
– Florence Sartori, Sculptor
“For the development of my career, Art Trope Gallery is my best ally. My magical encounter with Virginie Tison revealed the best of me. Her incisive and considerate vision instills coherence and consistency in my daily work, in the core of my current and future works.s. With the Art Coach Masterclass, I build a lasting balance in my life as an artist: mastering the right tools, at the right time, in the right situation, without the headaches. The aim is to have a deeper understanding of who you are, to better define your projects, to know how to establish strategies and position yourself on the art market, to assert your identity without ambiguity. At Art Trope Gallery, the shows are carried out with clairvoyance, transparency and total equity. The organization is both rigorous and responsive. Commitments are honored. The environment is collaborative, trustworthy and fun. Joining Art-Trope is about enjoying your art.“
– Hélène Hubert, Photographer
“Meeting Virginie Tison in Arles was a great stimulation and a big relief to me. Always focused on producing new projects, throughout my years of photography, I had little interest in disseminating my work and ignored social networks. This explains why Virginie’s action with her Art-Trope concept was providential to me. While promoting her artists, she feeds them with her constant and unfailing energy. Gifted with the ability to convince, she has the guts to stand up for art and its creators, most notably in this dramatic time for culture.”
– Charles Weber, Photographer
“Art Trope Gallery,” or Virginie and her team, is an art gallery conducted with an entrepreneurial philosophy and a cooperative mindset. Virginie Tison is sensitive, enthusiastic and responsive to artists. As a next-generation gallery owner, she invites us to proceed in an organized and structured manner and to find our coherence throughout our career, which is specific to each Artist. We are coached, nearly like athletes training for the Olympic Games, but without the aches and pains. Teaming up with Virginie means to spread our art using the most up-to-date tools. Exposure, media coverage and the economy of art are subject to shifts, now more than ever. Joining Virginie Tison’s Art Coach Master Class means to avoid being subjected to it and to use it to better reveal who you really are.”
– Bruno Palisson, Photographer
“I got to know Art-Trope, during a show in Paris in 2018, where I was presenting a series of photos. I promptly agreed to join Art-Trope and had an interview with Virginie Tison, founder of Art-Trope, who made me reconsider my artistic approach and encouraged me to professionalize my work. I have also valued the posting of several series of my photos on the site. Following her advice, I created a website to increase the visibility of my photos and I purchased domain names related to my own name. I especially appreciate the ongoing interactions with Virginie, which are always kind and yet very professional. During the first confinement, she managed to keep up with the artists and provide remote meetings, breaking down isolation and helping us not to feel lonely. In short, I am very keen on this long-term support, which addresses both the strategic aspects and the technical aspects of the process in a pragmatic way.”
– Alain Le Chapelier, Photographer
“Since I started working with Virginie Tison in spring 2019, I‘ve made huge strides in my artistic career. Through her art coaching I now understand how important every aspect is for the advancement of my artist career. It started with organizing my oeuvre in series and continued with her competent help in writing the artist statement and biography. The consistent strategy in social media matters is also part of her coaching. I really appreciate the international visibility of my paintings through high-quality presentations at art fairs and in the Art Trope gallery in Paris. In addition, the Art Trope Gallery has a high level of expertise in marketing tools and technology.”
– Harry Ergott, Painter
“Since I started collaborating with Art Trope Gallery, my work has gained much more exposure and reached a whole new dimension. A good backup keeps the pressure off and allows me to be more focused on my photographic work. Virginie Tison is highly professional, passionate and our interactions are always most informative! It’s hard to find a better curator and coach. As an Artist, I strongly advise you to subscribe to Art-Trope and at your own pace implement the given guidelines to your practice.“
– Antoine Buttafoghi, Photographer
“My collaboration with Virginie Tison is a real asset for me and it is thanks to her support that I was able to develop as a painter. The Art Coach sessions we had together have been essential to improve my technique but also to help me manage and professionalize my new artistic career. Many artists ask me about Art Trope and I can only say that without this service, I would have sunk into the twists and turns of a professional art world I couldn’t master, that I wouldn’t have progressed in my art as quickly and even less imagined exhibiting in Paris or in Taiwan. What I especially appreciate with Virginie Tison’s coaching is that each session is organized around the individual needs of each artist. Overall, this collaboration has widened my horizon as an artist but also has allowed me to meet other artists who share the same values of work and exchange.”
– Mireille Lopez, Painter
“I feel that the Art Coach support provided by Virginie Tison of the Art Trope Gallery is a real boost to the development of my artistic work. In my opinion Virginie Tison’s multidisciplinary skills are a necessary framework for the growth of an artistic career. Her expertise in a wide range of artistic fields enables her to offer a holistic approach tailored to each individual’s needs. The professionalism, enthusiasm and generosity which I feel supported with has led me to have complete confidence in her guidance.”
– Evelyne Puech, Painter
“Meeting Virginie Tison has been a great artistic opportunity for me. The values she carries, based on kindness and love of Art, make it possible to create freely. I sense she is available and listening. This understanding helps me in my artistic process. As a young artist, my work with Virginie Tison during the Art Coach Master Class looks promising. This enables me to develop my work process with peace of mind.”
– Sabrina Le Roux, Photographer
“I have followed the activities of this gallery since its inception and have seen its positive development and growth over the years. I chose to join Art Trope Gallery because of the trust established with the gallery, its director Virginie Tison and myself. In addition to the achievements of the gallery and the unfailing professionalism of its curator, the special and truly personalised support given to the artists is a real “plus”. It creates a vital dynamic in the development of an artistic career. Art Trope Gallery represents and supports its artists in all aspects of their art and I am delighted with this new collaboration.”
– Barbara Christol, Painter
“Choosing Art Trope Gallery was for me the opportunity to move into another dimension: to leave visual navigation behind and develop a professional approach to this artistic profession, the complexity of which is real. To approach it alone and without reference points was to condemn oneself to vegetating. I was convinced of the benefit of being supported so as to no longer waste time making the wrong career choices, benefit from knowledge of the art market that I did not have, and have access to new distribution possibilities. of my works to collectors.”
– Arnaud Rinuccini, Photographer
“I met Virginie Tison several times before we started working together and as time went by, trust was established. We discussed the tricks to master presentation on my website, my media, social networks, or to organize a future exhibition, etc. I also needed some insights about the European and American art market, her kind feedback was precious. Her professionalism and expertise combine genuine human values. Both passionate and informative, this is a collaboration I would recommend to artists.”
– Tanya Angelova, Painter
“I first met Virginie Tison at The Volta Show art fair in Basel in 2021 and again in 2022. I made an inquiry if I could send Virginie a digital portfolio of my photographic work and she kindly accepted. I made some insights into Art Trope and was really hoping Virginie would ‘see’ and find my work suitable and in line with what Art Trope represents. Now, I’m pleased to be a part of Art Trope Gallery as I appreciate the representation of a focused number of international artists covering varied mediums, from painting, sculpture, drawing and photography.
Furthermore, what the gallery offers in terms of artist coaching is highly beneficial, creating the possibility to form a communicative partnership with long term collaboration in mind. The support and promotion of artists is so valuable that having the gallery help in this area allows the artist to focus on the ever important aspect of creating work. Together, a secure foundation to build on is created which delivers a sense of security and support. It is encouraging. Apart from the personal wish for a new platform in a different country from where I am based, to have the opportunity to open my work to a new market and viewers, this collaboration with Art Trope is an exciting and motivating development, a collaboration which I am eager to help, watch grow and further my artistic career. I feel Art Trope Gallery offers a stable surrounding which fosters an individual’s creative process.”
– Nicholas Winter, Photographer
Artists who attended the annual Master Class
“Teaming up with Art Coach gives us a global perspective on our work, enabling us to show and promote a coherent and genuine creative approach. Thanks to Virginie Tison, we can tackle all the facets of our activity in a structured way, especially how to communicate, with whom, how to present our work and adapt our discourse to the target audience. This coaching format allows us gradually to build up our skills, step by step, over several months, in the medium and long term. It’s also an opportunity to confront your work with an outside expert viewpoint, while adding a great deal of conviviality to the open and constructive exchange.In short, you can guess that I highly recommend Art Coach, and my only regret is that I didn’t take the plunge sooner.” — Yann F.
“I was cutting wood at home for 6 years. I also stored matches there, but wasn’t sure how to use them. Virginie taught me how to sort my firewood: choose the best logs, keep the green wood apart, put small branches under the larger pieces and then light a match. Then the warm crackle of the glowing fireplace can be observed. Virginie organized my mess, taught me how to use the tools available, and offered an expert, uncompromising but sympathetic view. She helps to highlight my work and encourages me to fully embrace my artistic approach. I used to chop wood; thanks to Virginie, I now know how to make a fire and this is just the beginning of a new story…” — Alexandre G.
“I’m very happy with my new collaboration with Virginie. From the very first meeting, Virginie could analyze my position, identify what was blocking me and restore my confidence in being a legitimate artist. Her wise, honest and kind insight is a real boost and gives me the necessary energy and commitment to build my artistic career with serenity, step by step, with practical and achievable goals: at last, I have the feeling of moving forward! I also love the Masterclass that backs it all up and allows you to connect with a community of artists who are going through the process along with you. It feels so good to be in the right place !” — Sonia V.
“I’m very, very happy with Virginie Tison’s Master Class training.The content is comprehensive, and the contributions and exchanges help me to move forward. It’s very instructive and interesting. Virginie gives us invaluable information, instructions and tools,etc. I really appreciate the way she sees my work, it’s very rich and helps me to grow. I also really like the way she talks, frank and warm at the same time. This master class is a great opportunity that I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of.It helps you feel less isolated and more motivated.” — Fabienne W.
“Professional photographer for 20 years, my artistic life is split between the creation of personal series and different assignments in the cultural field. Suspicious at first, I gave in, being in great need for years of a fresh professional insight without friendly bias. As soon as we started talking, I felt that Virginie and I were on the same wavelength, I liked the way she ” led ” me, as it did not interfere with the creative part of my work. In fact, she captures the essence of the images to enhance their beauty and, most important, to make them work together. To put it straight, my work was a mess with too many things mixed up, and Virginie had to filter out what was essential. I had been waiting for this for years.” — Matthieu C.
“This training is very relevant to developing my business as a painter and the personalized coaching is dynamic and caring. The trainer is very passionate and responsive. From the very first meeting, she makes us feel confident. I can’t wait for what comes next, it’s exciting.” — Laétitia T.
“Thanks to her Master Classes, Virginie helped me to better understand the art market. As a coach, she was able to support me in periods of doubt and motivated me to take decisive steps in my artistic career. Her approach allowed me to better define my own path in Art.” — Thomas D.
“My meeting with Virginie Tison during the Art Coach Master Class was a real trigger to my work and the way I approach my art. Both in terms of communication and artistic direction of my work. Virginie knows how to listen, advise and pinpoint the fundamentals that need to be matured. Her relevant and caring insight is a great asset to my progress towards a professional practice of my art. For a long time, I felt alone in a world where I had no keys. My collaboration with Virginie changed that.” — Marion L.
“As an Artist, it is hard to find an attentive audience to my doubts, my reflections and relevant advice regarding the progression of my artistic universe as well as the improvement of my communication strategy to develop my career in a professional way. I met Virginie by applying to a Call for Artists. In my opinion, her approach is innovative because she provides personalized guidance and support to each individual artist. Our Art Coach sessions are structured around multiple axes and her caring allows me to move forward with peace of mind.” — Laure L.
“My meeting with Virginie Tison and participation in the Master Classes is an extremely important event in my artistic life. As a coach, Virginie is outspoken, which is not always pleasant to receive but vital to the development of my artistic work, allowing us to be efficient and waste as little time as possible. The Master Classes are followed by personal phone calls with Virginie: these moments of intense exchange on my artistic practice have allowed me to grow and gain more confidence. I thank Virginie for her commitment and professionalism.” — Anna R.
“To be an artist is not just about creating, it is about being in a dynamic and on multiple fronts all at once. Aware of this, I have taken many online trainings on business strategies for artists and supplemented them with readings. In spite of this, I had a feeling of being stuck, with results that did not match the work invested and with a growing lack of enthusiasm. Following Virginie Tison on Instagram, I took up her invitation to a presentation of her Art Coach activities by Visio conference. As Virginie Tison’s presentation was so passionate and frank, after two weeks of reflection, I signed up for a strategic interview. And there, from the first fifteen minutes, I understood the basics of a professional activity, the Why and the How! Her insight about my digital identity, my events communication, about the coherence of my series and technical aspects of my works allowed me to understand that each action is part of a whole whereas I was working in a fragmented way. Thanks to her easy explanations, I finally understood how to develop my artistic career. Virginie Tison’s qualified external viewpoint allows us to diagnose the weak points, check the bases of a digital communication strategy with the right tools and tips to pinpoint fake professionalism leading to a lack of progress. From the start, my collaboration with Virginie Tison boosted my motivation because I finally have the answers I was looking for and I also feel supported.” — Fanny D.
“As a result of many exhibitions, participations to local and national festivals and competitions, exchanges during photography shows, symposiums, portfolio readings or trainings, I realized over the years that it was not enough. With the creation of Art Trope Gallery including the Art Coach and its Master Class to professionalize artists during 12 months, I finally met the ideal blend to transition from amateur artist to professional photographer. The training is well structured with an ideal duration of 12 online Master Classes each month of the year and monthly individual coaching with Virginie Tison on my photographic projects. With access to her calendar, availability for interviews with Virginie couldn’t be better. Her human attitude, her kind explanations and her smart eye are very supportive.” — Marion W.
“Life’s magic brings us, if we pay attention, the people and opportunities that allow us to grow along the way. Both artistically and on a human level, Virginie is more than welcome on my path, and I wish us every success as we grow together. The Strategic interview enabled me to learn not only about myself and my creative process, through direct and benevolent feedback, but also essential practical tips to facilitate my daily work in the studio as an oil painter. The monthly online meetings are little gems to be exploited rigorously and persistently, to fully develop your creative potential, and take your place in the art world with passion and brains. Everything is said and done to get there successfully, and our own work is supported by a caring, inspired and inspiring woman who is easy to talk to, professional and aware that leading us to our own success is part of hers too, and vice versa. I feel like I’m working as part of a team, and that I’ve chosen the best partner to help shape the chaos of our world into the ideal breeding ground for us to shine and grow together. Virginie has been through all the stages, from artist to businesswoman, so I feel I’m in good company, cheerfully and effectively supported to take my career seriously and still keep smiling, with faith, strength and inspiration !” — Alexia C.
“Virginie’s coaching helped me organize my social networks and improve the quality of my posts. My visibility is already much higher after only 3 months. But her support mostly urges me to refocus in order to give my artistic process and practice a stronger coherence.“ — Benoît S.
“The training is clear and complete, it meets the objectives and helps us get the tools we need to make the most of our work. The monthly individual meetings allow us to address specific issues as we go along. I felt backed up and energized by Virginie’s professionalism and enthusiasm, and I was able to approach my creative work with a freer mind.” — Virginie D.
“By chance, I discovered Virginie’s approach via an Instagram post. After an initial phone interview, I decided to attend her Master Class. The coaching sessions are dynamic, resourceful and well structured. On the personal level, I especially valued her visit to my studio in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Her wise and professional insight in my work, along with her technical guidance, has been of great benefit and now allows me to move on. I also appreciate her availability, her patience in case of problems with social networks – not always easy – and her understanding which helps me gain confidence in my painting. Now I just have to work and work again and again.” — Gisèle L.
“Back to France in 2019, my return was driven by the need to share my first photographic reports. However, I met with a huge challenge in trying to do so. Thanks to the recognition of my work and the professional approach of Art-Trope, my photographs are now exposed to the general public. This thrives me to go on and feeds my new projects. I recommend to any artist with faith in the power of his art and the strength of the group to come and join this amazing journey.” — Nathan S. L.
“When you sign up for this Master Class cycle, you quickly understand that you will get your money’s worth : Virginie Tison knows what she is talking about. It is clear, straightforward and intense, and she spares no time or effort in guiding us along a broad overview of the artistic profession. The monthly group session covers the essential aspects of effective communication, and you have free access to Virginie Tison’s agenda to discuss with her by phone any point that raises questions, and on which her expertise is truly valuable. It’s both comforting and challenging, and I clearly feel that through all of this I have reached a milestone in my artistic career.” — Arnaud R.
“I gave a lot of thought before embarking on the Master Class training with Virginie Tison, but I definitely don’t regret my choice of trusting her, because her involvement with the artists and her professionalism have allowed me to feel supported in my work. Thanks to the training, I learn to get organized and clarify my goals. In addition to the professional support, Virginie is constantly responsive and provides us with valuable personalized advice, both artistically and in terms of personal development. I am just at the beginning of the training, but I have no doubt that it will be of great value to me in my professional journey.” — Noémie B.
“I met Virginie Tison several times before we started working together and as time went by, trust was established. We discussed the tricks to master presentation on my website, my media, social networks, or to organize a future exhibition, etc. I also needed some insights about the European and American art market, her kind feedback was precious. Her professionalism and expertise combine genuine human values. Both passionate and informative, this is a collaboration I would recommend to artists.” — Tanya A.
“A big thank you to Virginie Tison for her feedback and good advice that helped me become more professional in my journey as an artist.” — Juliette B.
“Virginie Tison’s Art Coach Master Class during 12 months allowed me to become aware of the various aspects and tasks one must master to become a professional. The content was informative and a good support for me to deepen later on. I particularly appreciated Virginie’s personal advice, her responsiveness, her patience and her comforting kindness in an environment where the operating rules and practices are not obvious to know. Rewriting the texts is definitely a necessary task as well.” — Sandrine R.
“Time flies and is fully used, thanks to Virginie’s professional guidance via the Art Coach Master Class! I still have a lot to do but the path she has laid out for me helps at each stage. The trust she creates from the start is an asset to understand and assimilate all the steps of the training. Each session is backed up with exercises and her advice is constant. With a professional expertise of the artists’ process, Virginie motivates you and assists you at all times with no stress so Thank you Virginie !” — Niki N.
“Over the course of the different masterclasses, Virginie Tison allowed me to discover tools, applications and precious advice to set up a serious and appropriate communication strategy in order to enhance my work. Thanks to her listening skills, her professional approach as well as her kindness, I have recovered my confidence to smoothly move forward on a daily basis.” — Sonia H.
“Early in January 2023, after seeing an Instagram post by Virginie Tison, I decided to get some guidance in my artistic evolution. The very first strategic interview targeted my skills, my expectations and my needs in terms of my artistic work.The collective Master Class and individual coaching really help me to perpetuate and develop my art. Virginie Tison makes me feel listened to and supported. Her keen eye and advice are of great benefit to me in my pictorial approach and enable me to carry out well-thought-out artistic actions with a clear line of communication and creation. For the first time in years, I’m taking stock of what it means to be an artist and allowing myself to aim for more ambitious career goals. I have much to learn from her, and I’d like to thank her for our positive and friendly professional exchanges.” — Laétitia T.P.
“Each one-to-one interviews and each master classes were always constructive, kind-hearted and very clear. I especially appreciate the attention given to the individual and the listening skills. Although I was a little reluctant to take part, it only lasted a short while, as my first strategy interview convinced me. I enjoyed the proactive and efficient approach, the straight forwardness and the integrity, values that are important to me !” — Flavie G.
“I was surprised by the energy and pace of work of the first interviews, nevertheless, Virginie’s keen listening skills and concern soon gave me the confidence I needed to step out of my comfort zone and make the most of every opportunity.” — Karine C.
Artists who have completed a Strategic Interview
“My first strategic meeting with Virginie acted as a magic wand for my series. Her contribution of coherence, as if she was rephrasing my visual sentences, uncovered the essence of my approach. The objectivity of her vision and her determined but open and generous choices have justified my work with clear directions. In a perfect synergy, the Master Class taught me to set a dynamic framework to my professional activities. In a concise manner, she shares with us the outcome of her expertise in management, art marketing and communication. You will get the answers to the following questions : – How to build your artistic identity, digitize it, develop it and maintain it? – How to choose and implement the right strategies with the right tools for a visible, consistent and targeted digital presence? – How to build step by step, the appropriate action plan to realize a project and/or an exhibition? As many practical guidelines to define a strong, empowering and independent personal strategy in order to reach short, medium and long term objectives in a flexible way. Virginie Tison’s Master Class saved me time and allowed me to acquire valuable knowledge, without which I would still be fumbling my way. I turned my artistic dream into a goal, now I am watching it become my reality! Instead of just thinking about it, I strategized my career plan and took specific steps that will move me closer to my dream.” — Hélène H.
“This interview, conducted in a very professional and constructive manner, is very valuable in helping us take stock of our artistic career, to identify concrete directions for improvement that can be quickly achieve. ” — Virginie D.
“I had planned for more than a year to develop further and more seriously my artistic project. By reading, listening, seeking advice and enlightening points of view to progress, I naturally wanted to try a coaching session with Virginie Tison. The distance covered in an hour was impressive. Virginie’s relevance, efficiency and foresight in scanning the nature of my work and its state of progress, all embodied in a twenty-point roadmap, excited me, leading to an immediate and mutual decision of collaboration. With Art Trope Gallery, I feel like I have found much more than a gallery. I joined a community of artists around a place where the project and the progress of each have their place. Virginie Tison’s energy, competence and knowledge of the art market are major assets, but her straightforward approach and the quality of the relationships that she intends to develop between all the participants to this adventure give it a unique flavor and great perspectives. I am a 100% supporter of Art-Trope and I am very happy to be a part of it.” — Bertrand G.
“Clear and precise interview, Virginie Tison shows a great professionalism coupled with good spirits.” — Thierry C.
“A 360° interview that shakes up and highlights each component to be worked on, in a clear, synthetic and pragmatic way ! It feels good! Get to work now …” — Denis D.
“It is thanks to the Art Coach’s strategic interview with Virginie Tison that I came to her Master Class in order to professionalize my status as an artist. My starting point was very far, since I was isolated in my art with no understanding of the codes and most of all with no series, biography, texts, etc… and social networks that appeared to me as a mountain to climb. The support I received from Art Coach and especially the personalized advice of Virginie Tison, wise and always kind, have helped me to improve, to get out of my comfort zone and to clarify the direction to give to my artistic career.” — Fabrice C.
“Art Coach’s strategic interview is well named: it is a very comprehensive work session that addresses all aspects of our own artistic career development. We are far beyond a simple portfolio reading. Help in the selection of our works, improvement of the coherence and impact of our series, evaluation of our digital communication, everything goes through it. We come out with much clearer ideas about what needs to be put in place to move forward in a structured way. No more fumbling around !”— Arnaud R.
“The Gallery’s mission is not only to represent, but to help you grow, stay inspired and take your work to the next level, which to me is the key to success for every artist, whether they are emerging or established.” — David P.K.
“Last year, I decided to get support in my artistic life in order to be more efficient inside my studio as well as outside. The strategic interview allowed me to concretely target my strong points, my expectations, my work’s perfectible aspects and to start a coaching session suited to my needs and meeting the art market requirements: appropriate communication, accurate materials, professional writings… As a result of the strategic discussion, I naturally continued this coached training by attending the masterclass offered by Virginie Tison and I am very satisfied, both on the professional and human level: relevant topics, clear progression, interactions with other artists etc…” — Barbara C.
“During a year I followed the Master Class training delivered by Virginie Tison which brought me to a better understanding of the tips of communication on social networks, and gave me the ability to elaborate a clear and efficient editorial line. Her advice empowers us all to enhance our artistic production.” — Rosario G.
“As an aspiring artist, I first contacted Art Trope Gallery for a one-hour analysis of my artistic positioning. A direct, pragmatic and relevant exchange urged me to be backed up to develop my art. A glance at the content of the Master Class sessions made me take the plunge and I was immediately surprised by the very operational content of the first module “Digital Communication” and its application the very next day. Under the impulse of Virginie Tison I joined the Gallery, the team took the lead in building my digital identity and in the presentation of my art with great efficiency. In just a few weeks, my marketing identity, my development plans were structured while benefiting from the gallery’s support in my many questions.” — Denis S.
“I chose to join Art Trope Gallery because Virginie has a good understanding of the issues in the art world today. She is responsive to both the artists and the market. Rarely do you meet people who are so passionate about their work, and it is a privilege to be a part of it. With Art Trope Gallery, I feel well advised, promoted, supported, motivated, and respected.” — Matheo D.B.
“I started a year of training and learning under the direction of Virginie Tison. It took her no more than three hours to help me change my status, step forward on social networks, redesign my website, etc. But above all, she has already infused me with her energy to better harness mine. It’s huge and I expect a lot out of this adventure.”— Sophie J.
“The strategic interview was my first contact with Virginie Tison during which I was able to get to know her background, appreciate her qualities, her energy and her professionalism. Thanks to this personal and attentive approach, we took the time to review my background and my artistic work. As a result, Virginie assisted me in defining different issues that needed to be addressed and/or improved through her advice and expertise, which will continue during the next Masterclasses.” — Sonia H.
“This first strategic interview with Virginie allowed me to assess my painting practice and the tools I use to communicate and sell my work. Her vision is very precise and professional while caring. Sometimes it’s a bit disturbing, but it’s to move things along. She gives me written feedback and that is precious. I am now looking forward to the next part, technical and digital elements to be more efficient !” — Agnès B.
“My professional relationship with Art-Trope and Virginie began after our first phone call where I really felt an involvement and a commitment with all of her artists beyond her precious advice and her professional guidelines which opened my approach to new artistic and professional ways. Her ability to listen and her empathy seduced me too, maybe I can be a little wild and instinctive, but I felt confident and I have no regrets with this choice.” — Maxime V.
“The strategic exchange with Virginie Tison enabled me to make an important step forward for my online presence and the coherence of my photographic series. Her advice was very precise and provided a detailed roadmap for presenting my work and organizing my visibility. In addition to the added value Virginie brings, I deeply appreciated her commitment, enthusiasm and straight talk, which convinced me from the very first meeting. I’m now looking forward to attending the next master class.” — Sébastien B.
“Virginie is the professional who has given me the best constructive and critical feedback, both in terms of communication (portfolio, website, social networks, positioning…) and artwork.Her advice is relevant and will help you make rapid progress. Her caring approach was to take the time to ensure that the strategic interview was effective, open and engaging. Meeting her was also a pleasure.” — Claude C.
“I wish to thank Virginie for this strategic interview which was a great help to me (beyond my expectations). The questions I had about the strategic direction of my artistic career were all addressed. Virginie explained important legal and IT points that I didn’t know. She also did an audit of my website, which was a great help. The kindness and trust I received made me feel listened to and supported as an artist ! Thank you for a very constructive exchange.” — Charlotte P.
“There’s something magical about talking to Virginie, because she sees what we can’t. Her neutral insight is particularly effective in expanding her areas of expertise. While I thought I’d mastered almost everything, I now realize that there are many areas for improvement, and with her help, I will take another productive step forward. Three hours that we’d like to extend to continue our discussions with an art lover who has a clear vision of our potential for progress.” — Philippe G.
“I would like to thank Virginie Tison for the richness and quality of our strategic conversation and the excellence of her approach. Her precise advice and highly professional perspective are invaluable resources for my artistic projects. Thanks to her expertise and initial advice, I already have a better vision of how to fine-tune my work, and I’m very excited about developing my online presence, as we discussed. In fact, I’ve started implementing her invaluable to-do list.” — Cecile G.V.
“It was an intense experience, rich in mutual exchange, from getting to know each other in a warm and professional spirit, to asking the first questions about both my goals as an artist and my issues and doubts. Virginie provides me with structured, coherent and step-by-step feedback, leaving me free to make my own choices and take my time. Virginie’s offer is complete and reassuring, thanks to her in-depth knowledge of the market, artists and modern communication tools. It’s a pleasure to translate visions into specific artistic goals. I’d like to thank you for this coaching, which has enabled me to put some thoughts into practice and even move some lines.” — Bénédicte C.