When I was a young artist, I loved experimenting with different styles, color palettes, and techniques as I learned from my favorite artists. This is the best way to learn and develop your skills in different mediums– creating a large body of work in all different artistic styles that can show the...
Welcome back to another episode of Art + Audience, the podcast designed to help artists grow their businesses, make money from their art, and avoid common missteps in their careers. In this solo episode, Stacie dives into a topic that might seem counterintuitive when it comes to business growth: ...
For us creatives, artistic skills run in our veins. But from my personal experience and my connections with hundreds of visual artists, I know that starting your own business and being able to quit your day job can bring some significant challenges.
Thankfully, I have found ways to overcome ever...
Hello, art fam! In this week’s episode of the ‘Art + Audience’ podcast, Stacie had the pleasure of chatting with the talented Ashley Paggi, the creative force behind Ash Cascade Design. Ashley shared her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom and graphic designer to a thriving surface pa...
I have always loved being an artist. There is something magical about getting into my zone, feeling the creative energy flowing from my fingertips, and developing a final product that truly speaks to people.
If you also pour your heart and soul into your art, you have probably dreamed of quit...
In Episode 5 of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie sits down with the incredible Peggy Dean to explore her secrets to building a loyal creative community. Peggy, a powerhouse in the creative industry, shares her journey, insights, and the importance of authenticity in connecting with her audience...
In the 4th episode of Art + Audience podcast, Stacie sits down with Nicole Burke, the creative force behind Gardenary. Nicole’s incredible journey from financial stress to growing a community of over a million Instagram followers organically is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, an...
Welcome to Art + Audience: An Inspiring New Podcast for Artists
Hello, art enthusiasts! Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to the very first episode of the ‘Art + Audience’ podcast, hosted by the vibrant and talented Stacie Bloomfield. This podcast is for you if you’re an artist looking to ...
In the second episode of the ‘Art + Audience’ podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mandy Corcoran, the creative force behind Amanda Grace Design. Mandy’s journey from tech educator to successful surface pattern designer, and art licensing expert is nothing short of inspiring. Here’s a de...
Hello, art fam! Today, Stacie will delve deep into the transformative power of masterminds and the essential mindsets that can drive your creative business to unprecedented heights. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned entrepreneur, the insights shared in the third episode of the Art +...
The Comparison Trap for Artists: Have you ever felt like no matter what you are doing in your own art practice or business, there’s someone else who is ALWAYS further ahead than you? It is easy to get distracted from our own growth and journey when we look at other people and what is happening in th...
Do You Feel Like An Imposter? Do you ever feel like you are not good enough to go after your dreams? OR, do you feel like you are doing something that you’ve always dreamt of doing, but you are afraid, deep down inside, you aren’t good enough, or that you’ve fooled people into thinking that you are ...
Are you excited to talk about creating a GREAT Art Licensing Pitch Email? ME TOO!
If you watched my previous vlog titled “The 8 Must Dos for Art Licensing Success” then this is the perfect next watch for you!
WATCH THE VLOG ABOVE WHERE I BREAK DOWN THE KEY COMPONENTS OF EVERY PITCH EMAIL THAT YOU ...
Today I want to pull back the curtain when it comes to Leveraging my own Art! What does it mean to Leverage Your Art? For me, it means you make great art and then use that art in multiple ways that lead to income. Let’s dive in to my income streams as a thriving artist.
I TEACH THAT IT IS IMPORTAN...
Last week I shared about making art people want to purchase. This week, we dive into Art Licensing.
I mentioned that in order to make money from your art, focusing on designing for customers is going to be essential. We have to focus on taking our art and making it as powerful and as sellable as p...
SOMETIMES I WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND TELL MY YOUNGER SELF THAT MY DREAM OF MAKING A LIVING AS AN ARTIST WOULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN. THAT I COULD HAVE AN ART CAREER.
THERE WAS A TIME WHEN THE DREAM TO HAVE AN ART CAREER DIDN’T SEEM LIKELY.
When this photo was taken I was a barista at Starbucks...
CREATE GREETING CARDS WITH YOUR ART
Hello my fellow aspiring Licensed Artists! Stacie here. I’ve been cooking up a little “THANK YOU” for you to say thanks for being a part of this online community. BECAUSE I LIKE HANGING OUT WITH YOU and sharing with you how you can find success with getting y...
Hello friends!
Monday morning when I opened up my laptop to begin my week’s work, I read an e-mail in my inbox from someone on my newsletter list.
They asked me if they want to have a career in art licensing and building a brand like mine, where they should start, because they want to focus on the...
Small businesses & makers know that weeks after Thanksgiving mark the busiest sales season of the year. We’ve got to make it count, right? Here’s a Holiday Prep Guide for Artists.
I’VE BEEN SELLING MY ART DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS, SO I’VE LEARNED A THING OR TWO ABOUT HOW T...
START YOUR DAY OFF WITH A CREATIVE MINDSET
Mindset matters. I created a free printable “Daily Creative Affirmations” sheet for you.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR DAILY CREATIVE AFFIRMATIONS
Print in color or in black in white onto 8.5″x11″ paper.
Print out this daily affirmation list and put ...
