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262: Future Self Jun 13, 2023

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Today, we dive deep into the concept of delayed gratification and explore how it can fuel your productivity and propel you towards long-term success.

Gego, the groundbreaking Venezuelan artist known for her innovative wire sculptures, teaches us about the beauty of embracing the process and allowing ideas to evolve organically. Learn how Gego's patient exploration and experimentation led to the creation of intricate and mesmerizing artworks that continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

In addition, we explore the transformative artistry of Lauren Halsey, whose vibrant installations immerse viewers in a world that merges fantasy and reality. Delve into Halsey's creative process, inspired by her community, and learn how her dedication to long-term projects has enabled her to make a profound impact through her art.

A couple highlights from this episode:

Current New York art exhibits you have to see
Lessons for my future self from my recent trip
Art lessons from other artists

"Anything that you do that is your weakness, is also your strength." – Miriam Schulman

If we just look around and observe enough, we'll pick up things to learn everywhere. By immersing ourselves in the world of art, we become open to lessons from other artists. It can be their approach to making their art, the development of their styles, or maybe just a small peek into their worldview.

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261: 7 Steps to Awaken Your Creative Potential Jun 06, 2023

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When you set a goal, you're using the conscious part of your brain, which is about 2 to 3% of your brain is your conscious brain. The rest of your brain is the non conscious] part. You set goals with the conscious part of the brain, but you achieve them with the non conscious part. How do you change your deeply ingrained thinking? Achieving goals is a spiritual and non-conscious exercise and there are 7 steps to achieving the life of your dreams

In this episode, I share the actions necessary to turn those dreams and goals into reality.

7 steps to achieve anything you want
How to retrain your beliefs
Sample affirmations you can use

"Our thoughts about the world create emotions, and our emotional experience will drive or inhibit our actions, creating our results." - Miriam Schulman

These 7 steps are nonlinear because you have to you take an inspired action. You have to believe new things. Sometimes, you may have to modify your goals, not to lessen them but to pivot or learn different skills to get to where you need to go. But most importantluy if you have to continue to recommit.

Relevant Links:

Artist Incubator Program

Artpreneur Chapter 1: "Choose to Believe"

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260: Creativity Loves Constraints May 30, 2023

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Creativity thrives within the boundaries of constraints. It flourishes and reaches new heights when there are limitations in place. Have you ever noticed that having unlimited time, resources, or ideas can sometimes lead to a creative slump, leaving your mind scattered and unable to produce anything we like?

In this episode, I delve into the power of constraints. How do they actually help us? What benefits do they bring? How can we intentionally impose constraints upon ourselves?

"When you know what the limits are, you can explore different possibilities without the fear of failure." - Miriam Schulman

Constraints imposed on your work increase your creativity by:

focusing the mind

facilitating originality
encouraging risk-taking
increasing resourcefulness

"Make that commitment to yourself. Doing what you say you'll do will increase your self-trust, which will ultimately increase your confidence." - Miriam Schulman

As artists, we often find ourselves working under various forms of constraints, whether it's limited time, resources, project requirements, or others' ideas. However, we can also proactively practice self-imposed constraints to train our creativity and discover something new. I challenge you to experiment with some of the suggestions shared in this episode. I guarantee you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you can create, discovering something you didn't even know you were capable of.

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259: Let the Universe Meet You Halfway with Emily Silva Hockstra May 23, 2023

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Our art and our books don't sell themselves. It's our connection with other people and the stories we share and the experiences we relate to, that we capture hearts and minds.

I talked with Emily Silva Hockstra about this on the show today. In 2014, Emily quit her job to pursue her dream of becoming an author. She got a one-way ticket to Bali and set out to write the next Eat, Pray, Love. But when she got one rejection after another from agents, she decided to put it away and focus on her coaching business. She was contacted by her publisher weeks later with the pitch for her first book Moonlight Gratitude.

Emily's commitment to sharing her book and presenting it to the world has led to the sale of over a hundred thousand copies, each representing a life touched and transformed by her words.

"We're all kind of making it up as we go along, because who even knows what it's supposed to be anyway? And why should it all be the same?" – Miriam Schulman

Here's a few lessons from Emily:

Embrace the natural flow of your journey; don't force outcomes.
Remember that selling your book, your art, your work comes from personal connections.
For people to know your work, you have to share your work.

"People don't know the magic that you have. So harness your bravery and share what you're creating. Who knows who you'll affect?" – Emily Silva Hockstra

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258: Scarcity Selling May 16, 2023

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During my one-on-one calls with artists, I've had conversations where I hear about their struggles, and I noticed that the same themes kept coming up over and over again. One of these is what I call "Scarcity selling."

Scarcity selling starts from the lack of abundance mindset of artists around the creation of their art. This is when artists doubt that they can produce more amazing, beautiful pieces. This can lead to other struggles like anxiety, creativity burnout, over-working your art pieces, procrastination, analysis paralysis, and even guilt.

In this episode, I share the story of two of my clients who struggled with producing more art. You may find their stories familiar.

"Is the risk of the worst-case scenario worth the possibility of the best-case scenario?" - Miriam Schulman

What if you're stuck in this state of scarcity selling? What can you do?

Have a structure around the creation of your art
Create more art
Believe that you'll create even better art

Sometimes it can be difficult to let go and sell your art. That's normal. Maybe your piece feels incredibly personal. Maybe you're clinging to your pieces out of fear. But we need to get used to creating art to let it go.

"We almost always have our best work ahead of us." - Miriam Schulman

Get over your scarcity selling mindset and have the confidence to create more art, and stay inspired.

Related Links:

How to Sell More Art Bootcamp

Artpreneur Mastermind

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257: Artist Brand Photography with Carolina Luna May 09, 2023

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For artpreneurs, photography is a powerful way to position your art and your products online and create a visual identity that truly represents you and your work. In this episode, we're talking all about branding photography.

Carolina Luna is a New York-based seasoned photographer and a branding and transformation catalyst. She works with entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries to help them build a strong social image with photography that's as individual as they are, to match their personality and messaging. She teaches entrepreneurs how to build authenticity, authority, and credibility online using strategic photos as a positioning tool. Fun fact: she's also the photographer that I hired for my book launch party for Artpreneur.

"The purpose of personal branding photography is not to make you look like who you are not. It's to keep you as authentic as you are… showing little slices of your life to allow your audience to see how you live your life." - Carolina Luna

So, what makes branding photography different from a regular photography session? A regular photography session takes pretty pictures. But branding photography gives you images that capture who you are, your work, and your message in a photo.

Here are three questions Carolina answers:

What are the common mistakes artpreneurs make when they post their photographs?
How do you choose locations when you're doing brand photography to showcase the entrepreneur behind the brand?
What if you're uncomfortable in front of the camera?

She also gives practical tips for your next branding photoshoot, like how to pose in front of the camera, what kinds of photos you need to take, and the conversations you need to have with your photographer before they start taking the photo.

"Everything that shows how you live your best life helps people to bond with you." - Carolina Luna

And when it comes to choosing your photographer, Carolina advises that they should know marketing and understand branding so they can help you understand how you want to position yourself, elevate your vision, and help you capture how you want to be remembered as an artist.

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256: 3 Art Selling Mistakes to Avoid May 02, 2023

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I just got back from a week in Israel, and it was an amazing time with my family. In this episode, I'm sharing The Tale of Two Shopkeepers. One failed to sell me pieces I wanted to buy, and another sold me two pieces of something I didn't even know I wanted. Two very different shopping experiences, and two different results.

Here are some of the selling points I noticed as a buyer that may help you sell your art:

Being helpful isn't pushy.
Don't put obstacles up for your customers.
Focus on the experience of your customers, not the transaction.

"Stoke your collector's passion while they're in the throes of the experience." - Miriam Schulman

I also introduce a new segment to the podcast called "The Art World Remembers," and I answer a question from one of our Artist Incubator clients.

The stories I share in this episode are reminders for the next time you talk to your clients, and to give them an experience that will lead to your next sale.

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255: Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins Apr 25, 2023

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While I was writing the book proposal for Artpreneur I had to look at what other art books are out there and see how my book could fill a need that these books haven't. And it was in this process that I came across today's guest, Jeff Goins.

Jeff is a bestselling author, podcaster, blogger, marketer, speaker, and a few other things. Through his bestselling books, courses, coaching, and speeches, he shares his ongoing journey of transformation, inspiring creators like you to discover your voice and share it with the world. He's also the founder of Fresh Complaint, a bespoke creative agency that helps thought leaders turn good ideas into big ideas. Among other titles, he wrote Real Artists Don't Starve, where he debunks the myth of the starving artist with rules for artists who thrive.

"Being seen doing your work is the best marketing an artist can offer." - Jeff Goins

With everything he's done, Jeff has made more than a few observations about the world. Here are some common misconceptions about art that he busts today:

Real artists don't care about money.
Real artists don't need to do any marketing; they just have to make good art.

Artworks reach a point in creation when they are finished or complete.

"Art is not the thing you create. It is the process by which you create it." - Jeff Goins

One of the things Jeff shares is that an art is never finished. A book is never done, it's only due. Books and art belong to a certain point in time, and can never be recreated, even by the artist.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/255

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254: 3 Common Internet Scams that Target Artists Apr 18, 2023

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Are you aware of the different types of scams targeting art collectors and artists? In this episode, we break down three scams in detail. But it's not just the art world that's affected - there are millions of dollars in damages from fraudulent money orders and fake checks. With over 250 million phishing attacks in 2022 alone, it's crucial to stay informed and educated.

Join us as we explore these scams and learn how to protect yourself from falling victim to them.

Here are three scams I'm breaking down in detail:

"I want to surprise my wife" also formerly called the Nigerian Art Scam

Buying your art as an NFT
Fake online order confirmation

"Anything that sounds too good to be true usually is." – Miriam Schulman

According to the New York Times, there are about 124 million dollars in damages from more than 40,000 cases involving fraudulent foreign money orders or fake checks. And there were more than 250 million phishing attacks in 2022.

These numbers are high and alarming, so it's important that we stay aware and educated. Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode full of valuable information.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/254

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253: Uncovering Your Personal Style with Judith Gaton Apr 11, 2023

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Let's get real for a moment - have you ever considered how the underwear you wear affects your overall confidence and presentation to the world? You and I know that self-expression and confidence are key to success in our creative endeavors.

Joining us in this episode is personal stylist, certified life coach, and former lawyer, Judith Gaton. She's also the author of How to be a F*cking Lady: A Modern Guide to Being Charming & Fierce AF. She lives by the motto that confident women leave legacies, and her life's work is centered all around helping women find their confidence so they can leave their impact on the world.

So how much can actually be said about undergarments? Well, a lot as it turns out. Here are just three of the points Judith teaches us about in this episode:

The importance of underwear as foundational pieces
The value we assign to things we buy for ourselves
Finding your personal style and defining how you want to present yourself to the world

"For my clients, a lot of them forget they're not a head floating around in the world. They are a head that requires a body to be fully functioning and comfortable in order to do whatever is their work in the world" - Judith Gaton

When you take the time to just stand still and assess how you're feeling, as Judith said, you'll find a treasure trove of information. It can be an uncomfortable hairstyle, ill-fitting undergarments, or just how the clothes you wear don't feel like you.

For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/253

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