The Josie Lewis Show

Andrea Nelson: How Curious Creative Grew an Audience of Millions May 23, 2024

Today on The Josie Show we’re talking to Andrea Nelson, self described "watercolor artist and maker of things". Andrea has grown a massive social media presence (like, multi-millions) by guiding us on simple and fun projects. She is funny, warm, and invites us on an art adventure with her. In this conversation, we talk about her growth and evolution on social media, the growth of her business, and how she has 800 ideas before breakfast! If you haven’t already encountered her (and who hasn't???), you are going to fall in love and meet your new art bestie.

Find Andrea at @andrea.nelson.art on Instagram and TikTok.

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Curt Hammerly: Selling THOUSANDS of Ceramics via Instagram Apr 16, 2024

Listen to Curt and Josie discuss Curt's unlikely discovery of his love of ceramics, his best tips for Instagram, and how he built his business to sell thousands of high end ceramics from Instagram alone!

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Do Artists REALLY Have to Niche???? Mar 19, 2024

Artists struggle a lot with the concept of niching, and I get it. Artists generally are free spirits and do not like the idea that they have to restrict their creative impulses. But in order to sell art and have a successful business, artists need to create a brand identity.

In this short episode, I play a recording from a workshop where I talked about what niching is actually good for, and when it IS and isn't important. I also talk about the two Josie Lewis brands, my art channel @josielewisart and my art biz channel, @the_Josie_show

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Deb Ouzts: How Her Nuggets Finally Made a Big Splash on Instagram (6 Million Views!) Mar 12, 2024

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Deb Ouzts has been making small clay figures she calls "Nuggets". Recently, after faithfully posting to Instagram every day about the nuggets for YEARS, her Nuggets went viral!

For the years Deb has been making the nuggets, she has been slowly growing her audience and making decent sales. To be more efficient, she sometimes reposts her Reels videos, and one day she posted on she had already posted 4 times, and it went viral. That video got over 6 million views, and tripled her followers! In this conversation we talk about what that kind of explosive growth looks like on the back end and how she is strategizing her future sales with this influx of new fans.

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3vepUzvuu8/

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Aftyn Shah: Printmaker Turns to Art Art After Brain Injury Mar 05, 2024

In this artist-to-artist conversation, we get to hear hear from the printmaker Aftyn Shah, the creative force behind the popular Instagram page, @riseandwander.

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Key Highlights:

Aftyn’s Journey: Hear about Aftyn’s devastating car accident that led to a brain injury, fundamentally changing her life and career path. The pivotal role her physical therapist played by advising her to turn to art as a form of therapy.
The Instagram Catalyst: Discover why Instagram became Aftyn's chosen platform for sharing her art and how it served as a key component in her recovery and professional success.
Battling Perfectionism and Criticism: Aftyn opens up about the challenges of dealing with perfectionism and critical feedback, and shares valuable insights on navigating these obstacles.
Her First Sale and The Path to Success: Relive the moment Aftyn made her first commissioned art sale to a stranger, marking the beginning of a successful venture into selling her prints.
Building a Business Slow and Steady: Learn about the gradual but steady process Aftyn undertook to build her business, emphasizing patience, persistence, and passion.

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Sharra Frank: Mosaic Artist Smashes Plates and Shocks Instagram Feb 27, 2024

Sharra Frank has carved a unique space for herself in the world of art through beadwork and mosaics. She has created original mosaics for countless public and private projects. She has also been truly ahead of the curve providing digital courses in mosaic back when you needed 30 plugins and coding skills to do it.

Dince most of her customers and fans were on Facebook, she didn’t pursue Instagram, until a video accidentally went viral in 2023.

In this episode, Sharra reveals how she:

Found the “Mosaic Obsessed” part of her brain, and never looked back.
Accidentally went viral on Instagram
Balances her social posting, art creating, mosaic teaching and sales roles
Manages being a homeschooling mom to 3 young kids while running a full time art business

I have been observing what successful artists do on Instagram, and I put all my favorite tools in this handy guide, “7 Habits of Successful Artist Instagrammers”. It’s free. Get it here.

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Simon Bull: 60 Year Old Artist Goes Viral on Instagram Feb 20, 2024

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Simon Bull has experienced many versions of himself over a long, successful career as a painter. In this wide ranging conversation with Josie, Simon discusses his journey in the art world and the impact of social media on his work. He shares how he has embraced the performance aspect of painting and the power of viral videos in reaching a global audience. Simon also discusses the intersection of his business and social media, highlighting the importance of social proof in the digital age. He talks about his willingness to adapt and change--even at over 60 years old-- in the ever-evolving world of social media and shares his approach to create engaging content.

Takeaways

Embrace the performance aspect of painting to engage and captivate your audience.

Don't be afraid of controversy and negative comments on social media; they can generate engagement and connection with your true fans.

Use social media as a platform to showcase your work and build social proof, which is essential in the digital age.

Simplify your filming process and focus on creating engaging content rather than high production value.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:23 The Journey of Becoming an Artist

12:59 The Power of Viral Videos

15:57 The Performance Aspect of Painting

20:12 Embracing the Hate and Controversy

26:53 The Impact of Filming on Art

30:16 The Role of Social Media Platforms

32:15 Simplifying the Filming Process

39:25 The Intersection of Business and Social Media

42:56 Connecting with a Global Audience

44:28 Conclusion and Where to Find Simon Bull

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Me Too. Here's My Solution May 02, 2023

By the end of last year, I was cashed out. I didn't have anything left and I was exhausted. I was experiencing all the symptoms of burn out, and I was really not sure what to do next. Slowly, over the past few months, I've been picking up the pieces and restoring my equilibrium. In this episode I share:

Why I got burnt out
The magical word game that revealed my soul to me
What I thought of my first ever cruise experience
How I started to recover from overwhelm and burnout
How intuition and connecting with my heart is the answer to simplifying my path

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Creating Hope from Grief: Art and Infant Loss Apr 18, 2023

Welcome to this week's podcast. In this episode, I share my personal journey through the grief of losing a child 8 years ago this month and how art helped me heal and find hope again.

I discuss how art and flow were a powerful tool for processing and expressing emotions. I share my personal definition of grief, and talk about how grief changes over time. I also share how my perspective on hope has changed through my journey, and how I now understand that it's not about the events that may occur in my life, but about my ability to choose how to respond and find meaning in any situation.

This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss or is going through a difficult time. It's a reminder that grief is a process, and that there is hope and healing on the other side.

Thanks for listening, and remember that you are not alone.

Visit www.josielewis.com/blog/grief for more show notes and a transcript.

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6 Ways to Tell That You're Ready to Sell Your Art Apr 13, 2023

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Is Social Media Making Your Art Bad??? Apr 05, 2023

I’ve got a real problem with social media lately. I think it’s an echo chamber that is not feeding us with the varied inputs and inspiration we need to be original and unique creators. The algorithm is extremely limited and dare I say, dangerous.

Join me as I discuss my troubles with clickbait and penguin videos!

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All the Details on my Walking Desk Mar 30, 2023

I love my walking desk and it helps me to get loads of steps in. I do most of my computer work while walking now and it's the great! I get lots of questions about it, so I thought I would tell you some of the details in case you want to get one for yourself!

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Do You Have Art Scars? I Sure Do.... Mar 21, 2023

Brene Brown mentioned the existance of Art Scars in her research, and I've been running into them every since! Almost every human I know had some element of your personal expression crushed like a tiny flower at a vulnerable and pivotal point of your development. Those incidents can stay with us and mess with our heart and our art for A LONG TIME. Listen to this episode where I talk about my own art scars.

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Art Sales are Down! What To Do in Uncertain Economic Times Mar 14, 2023

My art sales are down. My Christmas sales last year weren’t as great as they were previously. I’m hearing the same thing from a lot of artists and makers and even giant retailers. There’s economic uncertainty and inflation that’s affecting spending. But do I think I should pack it in and stop my art business? NO, I do not. I still think 2023 is the best time to start, build, and grow your art business, and I don’t think it’s time to shrink back. Today on the Josie show I’ve got a few actions and mindsets that will help you in uncertain times.

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The REAL Meaning of Catharsis Mar 09, 2023

Turns out the word "cathartic" doesn't mean exactly what I thought it did. It actually means poo. I don't often talk about poop, but when I do there's always a good metaphor!

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Three Tips to Help you to Sell Your Art Mar 02, 2023

I love to help artists make more art and make more money. Get a handy worksheet on art pricing, download my free guide: Pricing Your Art Made Easy! https://www.josielewis.com/pricing

Art Biz at The Josie Show! Here's a little psychology that will help you sell art. Fact is, you're a rare orchid. You can only make so many works of art, and you can leverage that reality beautifully when it comes to selling your work. Here's how!

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Five Reasons Your Art Isn't Selling Feb 27, 2023

Artists can have thriving careers selling their beautiful work! But sometimes, it doesn't seem to work out. In this episode of The Josie Show I deliver 5 reasons your art isn't selling.

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A Business Concept that Artists NEED Feb 23, 2023

Are you an artist trying to sell your brilliant art? First, you should get my Pricing Art Made Easy pdf download because it will blow your mind. Then you should figure out what is your Minimum Viable Product so you can test it out with your people.

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Are You a Pro, or an Amateur? Feb 20, 2023

If you make art, you are an artist. But some types of artists are content to dabble and enjoy the process for their own pleasure, and some types seek to share their work publicly, to communicate with other people and perhaps sell their work. Both types are amazing! Watch this video to figure out which type you are.

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Art Trolls! They're Everywhere, and Here's Why I Love Them Feb 16, 2023

I've had a billion views of my art videos on the web, and while it's incredible to be able to reach SO MANY PEOPLE, it turns out there are many people on the internet who like to share their very strong opinions. In this episode of The Josie Show, I talk about my first ever hater! And I also share haters and trolls are actually a good thing. Seriously.

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Six Truths About Being a Full Time Artist Feb 09, 2023

Being a full time artist is AMAZING! And, sometimes not so great! In this episode of the Josie Show, I share some surprising facts about being a full time artist (like, I don't get to make art NEARLY as much as I want).

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Do You Have Artist Imposter Syndrome? Jan 30, 2023

So many people love making art, and make a lot of art, but feel very funny about calling themselves an "artist". We don't think we're "official" because we don't think we're good enough, or experienced enough, or went to art school. I experience imposter syndrome regularly and in this episode I tell you all about it!

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Artists Should Get Paid! Jan 26, 2023

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Five Hacks for Artist Productivity Jan 23, 2023

As a full time artist, I absolutely need the creative play time but I also need to run a business! So sometimes I need to activate my executive functions and create some lists, some focus, and some “get her done” energy. Here are 5 ways that I can make it happen.

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Five Ways to Sell Your Art Online Jan 19, 2023

There are a lot of different ways to sell art on line, and in this episode of the Josie Show I tell you 5 different channels for getting your art out into the world!

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7 Things I Did That Helped Me Make My First MILLION from Selling Art Jan 11, 2023

For a long time, I was a full time artist and a part time waitress. But then I changed these 7 essential mindsets!

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How to Get a HUGE Creativity Boost Dec 19, 2022

How to give a HUGE boost to your creativity!

Creativity takes time to develop, and not just in the actual practice of art making. Sometimes the best ideas come on a walk, in the shower, at the movies… Lots of places! In this episode I discuss some of the ways I maximize my creative idea generation!

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6 Things I Did To Go Full Time As An Artist Dec 12, 2022

I’ve always been an artist, but for years and years I was an artist slash waitress. I think having a flexible job is KEY for creatives who are passionate about making great work, establishing their voice, exhibiting it to the world, and selling it. All of that takes time, energy, and creativity. I like to say that building a business as an artist takes the same amount of creativity it took to make your art in the first place.

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If I Had to Start My Art Business Over from ZERO... Dec 08, 2022

If I was starting my art business from absolute zero, THIS is what I would do! Get your notebook out because I am laying down some hard won wisdom to build your art biz. Honestly there is so much information here I could teach a whole COURSE on it... And maybe I will! But you can have this one for free!

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What You NEED To Boost Your Creativity Dec 05, 2022

One of the best ways to get more ideas, make more art, and get better at your art is, well, to work on your art! As the slogan goes, “just do it”. Get to your studio or your art table or your atelier and make. The. Work. As the brilliant quote goes “amateurs wait for inspiration. The rest of us show up and get to work." However, I have found that brilliant ideas and the fuel I need for my creative practice often happens AWAY from my studio. In fact, there are 7 creativity boosting activities that I try to make a part of my life on a regular basis because they have been so powerful for my studio practice.

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My Biggest Art Block Will Surprise You Dec 01, 2022

The most common block I experience is NOT running out of ideas, it’s having too many ideas and getting paralyzed with indecision and overwhelm. That’s the nature of creativity and curiosity. Ideas lead to more ideas. With all these ideas, I easily get overwhelmed. When I have a number of ideas and no clear direction, it’s more likely that I will TAKE NO ACTION AND BE COMPLETELY BLOCKED. As my granny says, you can’t ride two horses with one butt. Or in my case, I want to ride a whole herd of horses running in different directions. Here's how I say NO to all the options.

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My SIXTEEN Different Income Streams! Nov 28, 2022

As a full time artist, I have about 16 income streams. I think diversification is super important and in this episode of The Josie Show, I’m going to tell you about my methods and why I think you should consider multiple income streams too!

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Time Management for Artists (You NEED This) Nov 24, 2022

Can I tell you about the time management tool that pretty much changed my art business, my studio practice, and my LIFE??? It helped me to balance all the things! Watch this to learn the ways I get the stuff DONE.

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How Disaster Changed My Path and My Art Business Nov 21, 2022

Like all good stories, mine starts with a complete disaster. After 8 years of art school and dedicated art making for years and years, I was done. I’d had it. I couldn’t make a sustainable income, I couldn’t find my people, and I was exhausted. I kind of hated art. So I quit. And that's when everything started for me.

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What Can Artists Learn From Comedians? Nov 17, 2022

At first glance you'd think a professional stand up comic and a professional fine artist are two different animals... But I've learned some VERY meaningful lessons from the comedian! Watch this episode of The Josie Show to learn I think the practice and discipline of stand up comedy can help artists sell more art.

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Should You Try Instagram Subscriptions? Nov 12, 2022

Instagram recently launched a subscription service, where your followers can pay you monthly to get access to special content on the platform. The amounts can start at $1 a month and go up to any amount you wish. Is this a great idea for you? Should you try it out to generate a little extra income? I seriously considered joining the IG subscription service… But after digging into the details, I decided it's a hard NO. Here's why!

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What to Name Your Art Brand Nov 10, 2022

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4 Scams That Target Artists Nov 08, 2022

Scammers are EVERYWHERE. I see a lot of questionable "offers" come through email and DMs, and in this episode, I cover a few of the ones that target artists and creatives in particular.

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Why You MUST Define Your Artist Niche Nov 03, 2022

If you want to sell your art on a consistent basis, one of the most important things to do is to create an artist niche or specialty. A lot of artists object to this advice, but not having a niche will make it very hard for your potential collectors to understand what you do.

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Seven Ways to Make Money as an Artist Nov 01, 2022

Oct 31 Seven Ways to Make Money as an Artist

If you make stuff, art or crafts or candles or watch bands, you can sell it and make money. However, did you know that there are a lot of other ways you can make money as an artist! I always suggest that it’s wise to consider diversifying your income. There are quite a few different ways to do this, many of which I’ve tried personally or have good friends that do it to good success. There are many ways to think outside of the box. Here are 7!

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Why You NEED an Art Website Oct 27, 2022

Unlike social media, your art website is your corner of the internet. It is the one thing you can control--the design, the content, the links, the artist brand you are trying to convey. Social media is an incredible tool, but it's just a start. And, it's never been this easy to build your own website. Watch this video to see 4 reasons why creating your own art website is essential for your creative business.

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How to Know If You Are Ready to Sell Your Art Oct 24, 2022

Are you an artist thinking of trying to sell your art? I have a few tips that can help you decided if your new work is ready to sell, as well as a few things to keep in mind that will help take money stress off the table as much as possible.

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Is Instagram DEAD? An Artist Weighs In... Oct 21, 2022

Is Instagram old news and not helpful for artists? Should artists quit Instagram and find other avenues to promote their art? This artist says NO. When looking at traffic to my website, sign ups to my email list and direct art sales, Instagram is STILL KING. Watch this video to hear the 3 things that make Insta super valuable for my art account (after 10 years on the platform!)

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How to Pay Yourself as an Artist Oct 19, 2022

Artists should get paid more than minimum wage, okay? Here are 3 ways you can calculate how much you should get paid for the art you make!

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How to Make More Time For Your Art (and Also Get Stuff Done!) Oct 17, 2022

Sometimes it can feel like TIME is our enemy! In this episode, I discuss the unique needs of creative types when it comes to managing time effectively, and how I can harness my butterfly brain to buckle down on essential (but sometimes boring) studio tasks.

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How To Develop Your Unique Artist Voice Oct 14, 2022

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Just Do It! The Power of Showing Up Imperfectly Oct 12, 2022

Something I have to do regularly is knowing things aren't perfect, and DOING IT ANYWAY. I post the art, publish the blog post, and hit send on the video I made with messy hair. Done is better than perfect, and I find that it is an actual discipline to make sure that I don't cycle down in perfectionism, and put the work I made out into the world.

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The Corporate Concept I Use to Create a LOT of Art Oct 11, 2022

I love some corporate lingo, and "R&D" is one of my faves. Research and Development is KEY in my busy production studio, and I talk about how every professional artist can use it to create a lot of wonderful, salable art!

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How To Become a Creative Genius Oct 10, 2022

I have purchased thousands of dollars of digital courses, and I belong to 8 memberships. Is that overkill? MAYBE. But I don’t want to reinvent the wheel! I want to hear how people have achieved success in their creative businesses and I make a concentrated effort to spend 20 minutes a day in focused learning. In this episode of The Josie Show, I discuss the power of education and ways to fit it into your everyday life in bite sized chunks so you can absorb A LOT of information over time.

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How I Got a SIX-Figure Art Commission From Facebook! Oct 09, 2022

I had the incredible opportunity to make two 200 sq foot mosaics at the Minneapolis/St Paul airport. In this vlog, I share the story of how I got the art commissions from a Facebook post, and what went into the year-long process of making them.

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Want to Sell More Art? Here's Four Steps! Oct 08, 2022

If you've ever wanted to sell your art online or in real life, you should know something. There's a formula to sell your art. It's got 4 steps. It's not necessarily easy, but it IS simple. Watch the video to get the full story on how to use the equation of artist voice, finding your audience, money management and fulfillment to create a thriving artist business.

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Should Art Go On Sale? Oct 07, 2022

There are pros and cons of putting your art on sale when you're an artist. Putting art on sale (literally) cheapens art, but there are ways to create urgency and "sales" in other ways!

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Three Mindset Tips to Fight The Fear of Launching Your Art Oct 06, 2022

Resistance to putting your art out in the world is REAL! Let's think though how to best fight the fear. In this episode of The Josie Show, I give you 3 tips to push past the resistance and get your art work out into the world.

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Why is Pricing Your Art SO Hard?! Oct 05, 2022

Pricing your art is one of the hardest things you'll need to do if you want to make money as an artist. In this episode, I break down some of the reasons it's hard, and hopefully shed light on ways to make it a bit easier.

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Why It's Good to Make Bad Art Oct 04, 2022

Artists! You do not have to always make the next great masterpiece! Sometimes (most of the time) you can play in the art studio and just enjoy your time, materials, process, and learning. Take the pressure off always "achieving", and spend some time experiencing.

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How I Built My Art Business (And You Can Too!) Oct 04, 2022

I have a million-dollar art studio, but it didn’t happen overnight. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on some of my back story, and reveal the “why” of my art biz coaching passion!

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How To Fix a DEAD Instagram Jan 16, 2022

Is your Instagram struggling? Here are 4 reasons your insta isn’t growing, and how to fix it.

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