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Have you ever thought about making your own greeting cards? They’re a great, entry-level design project that are easy to sell.
Today I’ll walk you through the process of creating custom greeting cards that are ready for sale! Once you complete this project, you can sell...
For the last few weeks on the blog, we’ve been exploring how to make effective plans for your art business and develop the right mindset to find success. Having a solid business plan is really important, but keep in mind: you don't want to get stuck in this step!
With all the planning...
At the start of each year, it’s essential to get your mind in the right position to achieve your goals and keep your resolutions.
An artist’s mindset can be their greatest strength or their greatest weakness. It’s SO important to nurture your mindset if you want to find success...
Today is part two of our 2025 goal setting series, and I'm breaking down the secrets of annual planning, which is one of the most important parts of running a successful art business.
Annual planning is hard, especially for creative business owners. It requires slowing down and setting aside...
Hi artists and artrepreneurs, and welcome to 2025! Today we're talking about the #1 thing that can change your art business forever.
The beginning of the year is THE time to focus and plan, and I'm not talking about regular New Year's resolutions that get forgotten halfway through January....
Why do I offer my flagship course, Leverage Your Art? To help artists like YOU.
That’s why I center the stories of artists who have completed the course. Don’t take my word for how great Leverage is– listen to the feedback of my real students and their tangible...
Every day, I talk with artrepreneurs who want to learn more about licensing, but have no idea where to turn, and thankfully, I’m the perfect person to help– because I’ve been EXACTLY where you are.
I have some very important information to share with you today that might just...
If you grew up imagining a world where art could be your day job, you’re in the right place! Every artist out there is capable of beginning a creative side hustle that truly works for them, and building from there. (Yes, I’m talking to you!)
Not only is an artistic side...
In my work with thousands of emerging artists, I’ve found that so many artists are trying to make a career out of only one stream of income. Whether they’re selling their art on social media accounts, on their own website, or at in-person venues like art shows, they end up beating...
How Much Does It Cost To Run An Art Business? When I coach artists who want to launch their own Art Licensing businesses, they often wonder how much it REALLY costs, month to month, out of pocket, they will have to invest to get this thing off the ground.
There are SO MANY ways to...
One of the greatest challenges every professional artist faces is creating work in their artistic style that appeals to potential buyers. When you’re used to your natural artistic practice, it can be confusing to start considering what potential customers might want.
We’ve...
Making art a full-time job takes effort, but it’s attainable with the right knowledge. I’ve helped over 4,000 artists grow their art businesses, and one of my favorite things is bringing them together and talking about how each of them became a successful artist.
I recently hosted an...
When you first start a creative business, it’s exhilarating! You’re finally selling your own original artwork for money, and it feels like a dream. A lot of artists stay at this point, and believe that building a reliable, steady income from their art is a myth.
If you’d...
When you run your own art business, it can be tempting to put your pedal to the metal and take on more artistic projects than you have the bandwidth for. Messages like “hard work pays off” and “step outside your comfort zone” can make you feel like you’re never doing...
So, you’ve decided that you’d like to have a creative career. Congratulations! You’ve already taken one of the most important first steps to becoming a full-time artist.
Now, you might be wondering where to go from here. Finding your personal career path in the art world can...
So many young artists are told that being a professional artist is an impossible dream by people outside the art world, or even fellow artists! They’re told to set more realistic goals, get a practical job, and use their artistic talent on the side.
While being practical can be good, having...
Whether you’re already a professional artist or you’re at the very first step of your creative career, you probably wonder how long you’ll be able to keep it as your full time job. A lot of artists’ passion isn’t in the business world, and they wonder if...
Welcome back to the blog! If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to grow your business and become a full-time professional artist, and I’m happy to keep sharing my advice on how to make your art into a dream career.
I recently posted about 6 Ways to Share Your Art...
Being a successful artist is all about showing off your beautiful work to the right people, but unfortunately, some of the best artists can face unnecessary struggle by making a few core mistakes. Even if you put a lot of hard work into your designs, the business side of art can hold you back if...
Years ago, I was a coffee shop manager who dreamed of a successful art career. I was surrounded by my own artwork, but I didn’t know how I’d ever reach potential buyers. I knew that successful artists had to reach a wider audience than I had, but I didn’t have the information I...
