Interview with Jason Edmiston
Jason and I talk about his art path and how he got started - what worked for him and how now he's broken through to a new level.
View ArticleArt A&A #56 ~ More Art Supports
Expand beyond canvas and explore the variety of supports and grounds available for your artist expression.
View ArticleArt A&A #57 ~ Thick Skinned Artists
Artists, like all the creative fields, needs to build a thick skin to manage the rejection inherent in the biz. Lezley talks about how to fill your cup and keep you inspired and motivated on your art...
View ArticleArt A&A #58 ~ Premature Launch
Sometimes we want to rush into showing our work and getting some buzz going. Sit back and consider the strength of waiting... and not going off half-cocked.
View ArticleArt A&A #59 ~ How to Get More People to Your Studio
Dustin Diaz / Birthday Photos / CC BY-NC-ND Thanks to a reader email, this month I’m going to take a look at promotion ideas to get more people into your studio or art show. I don’t mention social...
View ArticleArt A&A #60 ~ Love Your Way
Love Your Way and other things when we talk about artist style and the dreaded "cuteness".
View ArticleArt A&A #61 ~ Networking
Today we talk about how networking is the single cheapest way you can boost your art biz. It's uncomfortable, to start - but business is about relationships and trust.
View ArticleArt A&A #62 ~ The Walnut Art App
Today we talk about the Walnut Art App and how it'll help us display and promote our art and images better.
View ArticleRevenue Streams ~ Art A&A #63
Today's podcast outlines some of the possible revenue streams available to artists to keep our businesses viable and healthy, even during changes in the market and business models.
View ArticleArt A&A #64 ~ Stealing Style
So, you’re interested in teaching art. It fits with your personality and world view. You don’t want anyone stealing your style. We understand. We get it. We talk about it today on the podcast.
View ArticleArt A&A 65 ~ Cent Up: Blog Moneys & Good Feels
In today’s podcast I talk about CentUp – a new launch that pairs blogs and donations with charities of our choice. It’s not for every art biz, but may be something to consider. Listen to the podcast to...
View ArticleArt A&A #66 ~ “The Academic” Artist Business Plan
This is one part of a multiple series. Click here for the full series about marketing in the art world. A couple weeks ago I posted about The Art World Pyramid. In it, I posted about 3 major categories...
View ArticleArt A&A #67 ~ The “Pretty Pictures” Business Plan
Marketing a business plan for "Pretty Pictures" requires a different set of practices than "The Academics" and "The Merch" artists. We're looking for Eyeballs and Accolades.
View ArticleArt A&A #68 ~ The “Merch Artists” Business Plan
…and here we are. My favourite arena of art. Anything goes. No snobbery or contempt at promotion and commercialization of art. It’s art freedom. Make Once, Sell Infinitely Create your art once and then...
View ArticleArt A&A #69 ~ Mirja healing through art
Today's broadcast is a special coaching call recorded with Mirja Nuutinen. We get pretty emotional about Mirja's process of healing through art and I'm pretty stoke about the direction Mirja would like...
View ArticleThere is a place for emotions at work
Listen here. Damn straight there is. Today’s podcast is a bit of a rant… due mostly because of this video with stupid Martha Stewart: Really? THAT’S your advice for women in business… don’t cry....
View ArticleArt AandA #71 ~ The Fail and Quit Thing
This is a topic that’s been rolling around in my head for awhile. I posted a bit about quitting a few weeks ago and got some interesting responses. There were also some interesting posts about the...
View ArticleArt AandA # 72 ~ Branding & your Opt-In
I love reader questions – you know why? I don’t have to think about what to do – I just give you what you ask for. Honestly, it makes my life so much easier. Use the little burgundy button with the...
View ArticleArt AandA #73 ~ Branding? What’s the point?
Listen here. “Do I HAVE to care about branding my art biz?” I’ve been hearing that lately. Today I weigh in on that question and talk about what branding can do for you and when you’ll be okay to never...
View ArticleArt AandA 74 ~ Make it Easy
Listen here. More Holiday Sales “Christmas, Christmas time is here…” Yep, it’s like 2 days before Christmas and I thought NOW would be the right time to give you a heads up on selling more at...
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