Artists Soar: Recent Episodes
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Artists Soar (TM) is a podcast for artists by 3 artists! We discuss all aspects of being an artist - the good, bad, and the ugly. The goal of each podcast is to provide solutions so artists can focus on creativity and rise above.
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie as we chat about networking, what works, doesn't work and ways to find networking events! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points* Networking is about relationships, not just contacts – Focus on building genuine connections rather than just expanding your contact list. * Consider commitment and flexibility in networking groups – While structured groups like BNI offer networking skills, they require a time and financial investment; subbing for members may offer flexibility. * Use diverse networking channels – Explore options like local Chamber of Commerce events or industry-specific gatherings to connect with potential clients outside of traditional networking groups. * Follow up with intention and consistency – Employ the “2-2-2” rule (contacting in 2 hours, 2 weeks, and 2 months as needed) to maintain relationships and be strategic with who you choose to engage. * Fortune is in the Follow Up - When you network always look for golden nuggets to follow up on. * Define your pitch concisely – Practice a 30-second introduction that clearly states who you are, what you do, and who your ideal client is. This clarity helps others easily understand and remember you. * Bring a “networking partner” for confidence – Attending events with a friend or colleague can ease anxiety, boost visibility, and help expand connections more effectively. * Tailor your networking to your audience – Identify events and groups that align with your target clients, such as pet owners for pet portrait artists or outdoor events for landscape artists, to connect meaningfully with those interested in your work.
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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Our Websites and Shops* Are you an avid reader? Sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: Bubbly Bibbly * Love illustrations and bright colors? Sign up for Julie's newsletter here: Julie M Studios * Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: Stephanie Weaver Artist
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie discuss the importance of sharpening their skills and share their personal experiences on what they've done to sharpen their skills. Go to artistssoar.com to apply for the mastermind today.
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points* Importance of daily practice for improving skills * Challenges with painting such as setting a timer, or limiting strokes. * Open up Skillshare, Domestica, Teachable, Udemy, or other online courses to take any class. * Take part in a challenge to help look at things differently like what Trekell does. * Take a workshop and teaching a workshop makes you sharpen skills. * Advice on loosening up painting style and avoiding perfectionism * Encouragement for consistent effort and practice in creative pursuits
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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Our Websites and Shops* Are you an avid reader? Sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: Bubbly Bibbly * Love illustrations and bright colors? Sign up for Julie's newsletter here: Julie M Studios * Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: Stephanie Weaver Artist
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Welcome to Artists Soar, where we help you rise with your art! In today's episode, we’re diving into a topic every creative struggles with—knowing when to pivot. If you find yourself dreading a task, it might be a sign to shift your direction. But what if it's just a moment to pause, reflect, and realign? So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s navigate the twists and turns of the creative process together!"
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points* If you dread doing something, then that's an indication it is time to pivot. * If you enjoy it, keep going, then it is a matter of finding the right audience or redirecting my interest to attract the right audience. * Sometimes it can be a "wait" rather than a "stop", an opportunity to slow down and evaluate to see where you want to go. * There is really isn't a wrong direction, there is a way to correct the course and you won't know until you get to the destination that the turns you took made sense. * Try not to compare, but rather - analyze what is working and use that. Try to be confident, keep your head in your race - not theirs. * Try to have fun in the journey. People are attracted to fun.
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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Our Websites and Shops* Are you an avid reader? Sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: Bubbly Bibbly * Love illustrations and bright colors? Sign up for Julie's newsletter here: Julie M Studios * Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: Stephanie Weaver Artist
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about an array of topics, including a figurative oil painter's Ann Moeller seemingly overnight success but an 11 year journey to become a public art artist who has artwork on the ocean floor and on the moon! If you are wanting to get into Public Art, this is a must listen!
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* No experience is lost as you take the journey to become the artist you will be. * When you start out as an artist you need income until you develop a client list and sales. * How to find and present for public art installations. * There is effort that you have to put into submitting to a public art installation. It is more than filling out questions, you have to show and tell the vision as though you were an architect pitching a project. * Embrace experimentation. A quote from Ann that we loved “The thing that came to me that should exist.” * Places where you can find calls for public arts: + Local and State art councils. + https://www.codaworx.com/ * Collect rejection letters.
For more from Ann Moeller, follow and share her work here:
- Website:https://www.annmoellerstudios.com/
- Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annmoellerstudios/
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about the value of joining mastermind groups. Join this dynamic conversation as they share their insights and experiences with joining and starting mastermind groups. AND be the first to know about the Soaring Mastermind! Go to artistssoar.com to apply for the mastermind today.
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points* The value of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. * Key points include the difference between mastermind groups and coaching, * The ideal group size, * And the importance of having a business up and running before joining a mastermind.
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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Our Websites and Shops* Are you an avid reader? Sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: Bubbly Bibbly * Love illustrations and bright colors? Sign up for Julie's newsletter here: Julie M Studios * Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: Stephanie Weaver Artist
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about traveling with art supplies, sharing tips and personal experiences on how to pack efficiently and still create while on the go. [Tune in to hear practical advice and fun anecdotes about making art away from home.]
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points* Packing Light: Julie shares her minimalist approach to traveling with art supplies, focusing on essential tools that fit in a carry-on. * Adapting Processes: The artists discuss how their creative processes evolve with new technology and different travel experiences. * Photography on the Go: They cover the pros and cons of using cameras vs. phones for reference photos and how each impacts their art. * Practical Tips: From bringing a scanner to using collapsible watercolor containers, discover inventive solutions for creating art on the move. * Balancing Relaxation and Creativity: The group explores how to balance leisure and productivity during trips.
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie discuss how to grow your email subscriber list and engage your audience authentically. They share personal stories and strategies, like leveraging social media, and QR codes, and even involving subscribers in creative decisions to keep them invested in your art journey. Tune in for practical tips and real-life examples to boost your email marketing game!
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* Authentic and honest messaging works best. * Engaging your audience through interactive content like polls and requests for input. * Using QR codes on business cards and physical products to drive sign-ups. * The importance of segmenting your email list to target specific interests. * Offering incentives like digital downloads or discounts to attract subscribers. * Utilizing social media platforms to promote your newsletter and engage followers.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about their recent projects, sources of inspiration, and how they manage their artistic processes. From creating punny fruit paintings to tackling commissions and sharing insights on self-care, this episode is packed with creative energy and practical tips.
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points* Embrace curiosity and explore different subjects in your art. * The importance of taking breaks and incorporating "white space" into your schedule for enhanced creativity. * Different ways to find inspiration, from music to mindless activities like paint-by-numbers. * Managing the emotional attachment to your artwork and the process of parting with it. * Self-care practices for artists, including reading, taking walks, and enjoying downtime.
We'd love to hear from you! What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about:
“Protecting your pictures, art and website.”
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Podcast Key Talking Points* It’s all about finding balance * What are you working on?.. A zodiac series * Discussing how to protect your art while driving to see the eclipse * “I think I saw your artwork online..” Yes. It was stolen by Temu, and other platforms. * The gals get technical and explain * Right click coverage and anti-theft * Watermarks and low resolution * Signatures, standards, and simple steps * Reach out if you need help protecting your artwork
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about “Artist advice, where to get it, and how to take it.”
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points What have you been working on? * Huntsville Art Supplies - a place not only for reasonably priced high quality art supplies, but also for guest artists to teach classes and workshops. * Kickstarter ideas * Manifesting * Who do you ask for advice on artistic, business, financial, or personal matters? * Artist friends or students are a good place to start with advice on art. * Unsolicited negative advice can be hard to take. * Inner circle vs. outer circle advice * Go to people who are in the business* of art, for advice. * Imperfection is perfection * Bullet proof alligator skin
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about:
“Goals: If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan not the goal.”
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Podcast Key Talking Points* New year, new goals. What we’ve been working on * Holding specific goals, ex. selling a specific number of paintings per month, being consistent with social media, updating your website, assessing where you are and where you want to be.. * Writing out your goals focusing on consistency, intentions, and routine * Finding a rhythm through categorizing and streamlining both physical and digital processes * Fun Task- clean up digital art files * Helpful Definition: PLR- Private Label Rights is basically a license you can buy (the ''rights'' to something, if you will) so that you're permitted to republish, reproduce or repurpose content as your own and as you see fit -Google * Discussing customizable video reel and story templates and editing * Work smarter not harder * Boujee bohemian?? * Fun rabbit hole * Pretty feeds * High maintenance vs. high expectations * Mind shift (previously don’t suck) * Breaking down to specifics (baby steps), logistics, ex. tagging your yourself, website * Helpful branding tips
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We had some technical difficulties this week and we didn't want to leave you hanging! So we hope you enjoy this episode from the archives where we chat with Jess Miller and get tips for Instagram!
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
- Key Talking Points
- Jess made her Instagram account in 2020 as a result of losing her job during the pandemic and started taking Skillshare classes to get a creative outlet.
- Grew her Instagram from 0 to 92k since 2020.
- Curate your feed. Treat your Instagram like a Portfolio.
- Use Keywords, including your name and what you do when you name yourself and your bio.
- How does Jess work in Collections:
- Colors are consistent because of Jess's style.
- Directors like to see collections.
- Share your process, you don't have to show your face. You don't have to dance.
- When filming - just re-draw an aspect. By Shop Canvas Co
- Check out the Trends using Planoly and Later.com
- Use Mockups to show how the designs would look on products. such as Creative Market, Creatsy, FreePik, Canva, and Placeit.net.
- Print-on-demand providers also do a good job of creating mockups.
- Participate in drawing challenges.
- Host your own drawing challenge.
- If Content is King, then Engagement is queen! - tell the story behind the art.
- Be Authentic.We'd love to hear from you, what questions do you have for us three girls with the gift for gab? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Companies and resources mentioned: + Skillshare - fabulous place to learn new skills. + American Greeting Company + Logan Elliot - The Flammible Entrepreneur + The Kernference + ShopCanvas.co - for filming using your camera + SocialBee - social media scheduler + Planoly.com - great to see trends + Later.com - great to see trends + Creative Market - mockups + Creatsy - mockups + Placeit.net - mockups + FreePik- mockups + Canva - mockups + Contrado - leather print on demandFor More Information and Fabulous Resources: + For more information from Jess Miller, be sure to go to: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmillerdraws/ - Skillshare classes - Website: jessmillerdraws.com
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We are back after winter break and kicking this year off with a discussion about Patreon for Artists and for our podcast. Do you have a Patreon? Tell us about your Patreon and what you are doing and we may give you a shoutout and share your info! We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com or DM us on Instagram at @artistssoarpodcast
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Key Talking Points* Stephanie was doing the research: how to fill the gap between being small and the large artists/podcasters to gain income? * The threshold of when to get a Patreon, again, falls to the numbers: you need a lot of fans/followers before it is worth the time and money to do a Patreon. * 2-3% will convert from one platform to the next. So focus on the 1st platform before moving onto another. * The marketing of the Patreon and providing value on Patreon is the equivalent effort to other marketing avenues. * Until, add a donation button to your website, or add a donation button to your newsletter.
Do you have a Patreon? Tell us about your Patreon and what you are doing and we may give you a shoutout and share your info! We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* + What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known? - Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome. + What was your background before you become a digital nomad? - Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency. + Where was the shift to travel and create? - Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads. + What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take? - It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens. Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States. - Google the place you are going along with the word "scams". + What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome? - Don't self-label yourself. - Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s). As you do it more, you get more comfortable. + What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing? - Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand. Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines. - By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands. + What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated? - Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you. - Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on. Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork. + What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend? - See below for the resources + Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate. + The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners. - Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022. + Do you have any art licensing classes? - Check out the resources below! Lots of fabulous resources.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* Cat's Creative Business Bundle: * Cat's supply recommendations: * Cat's Procreate bundle: * Subscribe to Cat's newsletter: * Free month of Skillshare link: * Cat's weekly artist challenge * The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
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We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat about the big question: how to stop being a perfectionist in art. This is a topic that Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie struggle with - do you as well?
In this art podcast Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what they've discovered when they let go of perfectionism.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* Show up and do, eventually the work will be what you want or what resonates with people. * Make the mark - not everything is going to be a masterpiece. * Letting go of perfection you suddenly become more interesting. * Connection over perfection. * Creation over perfection. * Letting go of perfection is a process of evaluating what is important to you. * Perfection is a dream, let it go.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about why and how Stephanie does marketing research before she starts an art project, a blog post etc., and the intention behind painting collections.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* Some keyword research tools Stephanie uses: Sale Samurai, MerchInformer, Ubersuggest, (affiliate links). * Research how other artists prepare for collections. * Although not specifically stated: you can research other artists without comparing your art to their art - instead compare the processes. * Remember who you are trying to marketing to. Talk about it in terms of how it can mean something to them, so they can relate to the piece. * Not every piece has research ahead of time, sometimes it is just about the painting... * Random topics: + Grocery prices + Email feature on Shopify
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about whether they use or view art as therapy. In Jules' case she didn't turn to art to help her healing. The point of the episode to say that it is ok to NOT turn to art for therapy - there is absolutely no right way to grieve or handle what is going on in your mind and body. Find your way.
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* During Julie's cancer treatments she didn't find art as an escape because of her art generally comes from a place of joy. * Stephanie finds art as her way of expressing her views of the world. * Some of the things you can do you don't have to publish. * For those going through something, please talk with someone to process.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about ways they are staying motivated with specific techniques and mindset that we and others have.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* Sometimes a deadline is motivation - like Jule's advent calendar with coloring pages. check it out here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/day-02 * Going to a group social painting can be motivating! Which is an artist date (taken from Artist Way,) * Take on one thing at a time until it is a habit, then add another. It takes 45 days to make something into a habit (not 21 days). * Set a timer - Pomodoro technique - to stay motivated using a timer to work on x for a certain amount of time. + Stephanie uses Insight Timer App - Workplace - Get Into Focus - Length, then pick the time. * Music can help motivate too! but be respectful of those around you. * The people who succeed are the ones who don't give up. Know what you are doing matters. And proving people wrong. * All "failures" are a learning pivot.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about exhibitions and what Stephanie did to prepare for an upcoming exhibition (or didn't prepare) at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment and we get into our chatty selves.
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Key Talking Points* Stephanie is having an exhibition at Lowe Mill from 11/22 - 2/3/2024. The original concept had evolved, as did I and thankfully Lowe Mill was accepting of this change. + Stephanie's approach to a painting is more subconscious work so she isn't able to create specific pieces for a specific subject. Is that something you can do?
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about why we went radio silent for 6 months and how we are restarting. Life forced us to think about and pray about life as our best friend Jules McCullough was diagnosed with cancer.
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Key Talking Points* How do you restart when you feel like you've lost your momentum. * As we evolve, so does our art. Life is too short to do things that you hate. * When you are forced to restart, it makes you stand still and observe to see a direction.
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about why we went radio silent for 6 months and how we are restarting. Life forced us to think about and pray about life as our best friend Jules McCullough was diagnosed with cancer.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* Art isn't necessarily the subject of this episode, instead we focused on the ugly side of life that forced a pause. * Here is a link to the video that explains what Julie went through in the "Mother of all surgeries" https://youtu.be/t9uVv6zPg3M?si=xa4amoHUDaPb-2KP
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about AI. There is a controversy between AI and Artists, but there is a great opportunity to use AI to help artists (really anybody) work smarter, not harder.
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Key Talking Points* Stephanie has been using AI as a seed to generate an idea, but it needs your voice from there. * AI is a great productivity tool. Stephanie uses/has used Jasper.ai to aid with blog posts, the AI feature in Canva for Press Release statements, grant statements, SocialBee for posts, and Tubebuddy to aid with SEO and Title generation. * Check what you create in AI in plagiarism, Grammarly has a plagiarism checker. https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker * Another podcast Ecommerce Alley by Josh Coffey has a great podcast to gain ideas for Facebook ads and how AI can aid your ad development. * Stephanie even uses AI to aid with product descriptions on her shop artlovergifts.com. - And just released is Shopify now has AI capabilities for product descriptions. * Regarding AI-generated art, there is nothing that can replace human imagination and an individual's voice.
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What does it mean to be a part-time vs. full-time artist? Is there a difference between an artist and a creative? Is there any such thing as a part-time artist? Listen in and engage with Artists Soar hosts, Stephanie, Rachel, and Julie - they even have a fabulous challenge for you at the end!
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Key Talking Points1. Just like we are always a mom, we are always an artist/creative/visual artist. 2. But what balance? Stephanie, Julie, and Rachel firmly believe balance doesn't exist - it is a constant juggling act. 3. Do the little things each and every day. You show up make your mark, and make another mark. 4. We concluded that "Artist is a mindset"
Here is your challenge with create a design/piece of art with "Artist is a mindset" and tag us with #ArtistsSoar or email at hello@artistssoar.com.
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The big question: how to stop being a perfectionist in art is one that Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie struggle with - do you as well? In this art podcast Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what they've discovered when they let go of perfectionism.
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Key Talking Points1. Show up and do, eventually the work will be what you want or what resonates with people. 2. Make the mark - not everything is going to be a masterpiece. 3. Letting go of perfection you suddenly become more interesting. 4. Connection over perfection. 5. Creation over perfection. 6. Letting go of perfection is a process of evaluating what is important to you. 7. Perfection is a dream, let it go.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with Susan Hensel who has been an artist for the last 50 years as a seasoned fiber artist who has seen a lot of changes for women! From being ignored by professors in the 1950s to now where women are still balancing the multiple roles that have vs. the ones they want.
In this episode, we embrace all the wisdom from Susan Hensel in dealing with fractured times and staying motivated in a man's world.
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Key Talking Points* The key is to stay flexible and look for opportunities to present your work and help others present their work. * Artsy.net is an online platform for galleries to research and present artwork. During the pandemic, Susan began working with Artsy.net to help her small gallery show artists. * Claim your space. * Do a little something in the space of time that you have with people you trust. * Find a way to create. * Keep your art and yourself as a priority. * "You are going to make a tremendous amount of trash." Give away the idea of perfection. * "Creation over Perfection" * Be open to reapproaching the creativity that feeds you. Voice can travel through media.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For more information from Susan susanhenselprojects.com * Be sure to signup for her newsletter! * Gallery: susanhenselgallery.com * Instagram: @susan_hensel_multimedia_artist
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the trends they notice when talking with successful artists and how encouraging it is to listen to these artists achieve the life they didn't know they wanted.
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Key Talking Points* Successful artists: + don't let others steal their joy. + create and share because they authentically love it. + have positive attitudes. + create and share through the initial fear. + they've found a way to maintain a positive and grounded mindset. * Some ideas for a night-time routine to set themselves up for success the next day.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* Insight Timer - Julie listens nightly to end her day to set her up for a positive/relaxing day as part of her night-time routine. * Lemon Balm Tea - Stephanie drinks to help with her anxiety as part of her night-time routine. * Listen to all of the interviews on our Guest Spotify List.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with star Spoonflower seller, Carrie Cantwell who share with us her experiences on how to succeed on spoonflower.
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Key Talking Points* Carrie is another lovely artist who took a leap of faith to leave a stable job to create something of her own. * She discovered Spoonflower as a result of wanting material to cover her chairs! She loved the quality! * She was buyer and became a contributor. * Spoonflower is a great place to get your patterns seen and get found through the challenges. * To help get found, research your tags to see what is doing well and why - all this is available on spoonflower. Evaluate what tag is selling. * Spoonflower is how Peppermint Magazine found Carrie. * The key is to create the work you want to create and use the same work to create different colorways. * Learned how to master Photoshop and keyboard shortcuts to speed up the process. + Carrie's class available on skillshare is fantastic to learn how to create a half-draw pattern in 15 minutes. It didn't start off that quickly, experience and looking for shortcuts is key to speed. * Ordering proofs from spoonflower is a must to ensure your patterns are working seamlessly. This ensures integrity for the customer. * To help keep down the cost for the proofs, Carrie will wait until she has 42 designs and then will create a cheater quilt/patchwork print. + She'll use the patchwork quilt as gift wrap! What a great idea! * Raspberry Creek is another fabric print-on-demand site. * Benjamin Moore and Pantone have colors of the year to help you find the colorways for trends.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For more information from Carrie, be sure to go to:
https://www.carriecantwell.com https://www.instagram.com/carriecantwellart https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoa3wtyAse-qCwcxDni9eUg https://skillshare.eqcm.net/3P47Qn
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In this art podcast Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what to do with old art supplies, artwork that you've collected, and more.
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Key Talking Points1. Sometimes we get drained, so we just chatted about what perked us up. Shout out to Pizzelle's Chocolate. 2. How many art supplies do you keep? And when do you let them go? 3. What do you do about artwork that you want to display?
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with Jess Miller!
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Key Talking Points* Jess made her Instagram account in 2020 as a result of losing her job during the pandemic and started taking Skillshare classes to get a creative outlet. * Grew her Instagram from 0 to 92k since 2020. * Curate your feed. Treat your Instagram like a Portfolio. * Use Keywords, including your name and what you do when you name yourself and your bio. * How does Jess work in Collections: + Colors are consistent because of Jess's style. + Directors like to see collections. * Share your process, you don't have to show your face. You don't have to dance. + When filming - just re-draw an aspect. By Shop Canvas Co * Check out the Trends using Planoly and Later.com * Use Mockups to show how the designs would look on products. such as Creative Market, Creatsy, FreePik, Canva, and Placeit.net. + Print-on-demand providers also do a good job of creating mockups. * Participate in drawing challenges. * Host your own drawing challenge. * If Content is King, then Engagement is queen! - tell the story behind the art. * Be Authentic.
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Companies and resources mentioned:* Skillshare - fabulous place to learn new skills. * American Greeting Company * Logan Elliot - The Flammible Entrepreneur * The Kernference * ShopCanvas.co - for filming using your camera * SocialBee - social media scheduler * Planoly.com - great to see trends * Later.com - great to see trends * Creative Market - mockups * Creatsy - mockups * Placeit.net - mockups * FreePik- mockups * Canva - mockups * Contrado - leather print on demand
For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For more information from Jess Miller, be sure to go to: + Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmillerdraws/ + Skillshare classes + Website: jessmillerdraws.com
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the best books for artists that inspired their art or art business.
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Artist SpotlightLucia Heffernan - Fabulous animal artist with adorable naming conventions and amazing realistic oil paintings.
Key Talking PointsNote: the following is a list of books with an amazon affiliate link, so while this costs you nothing, if you choose a link to purchase a book we receive a commission from Amazon. We consider this a tip and thank you for valuable information.
Our Top 3 Artist Books (if we had to just pick one)1. Artists Way by Julia Cameron 2. Art, Money, Success by Maria Brophy 3. Picasso's War: How Modern Art Came To America by Hugh Eakin
But other artist books we LOVE1. War of Art by Steven Pressfield 2. I'd Rather Be In The Studio by Alyson Stanfield 3. The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict 4. Launching Your Art Career by Alix Sloa 5. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 6. The Secret (book or movie) by Rhonda Byrne 7. Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 8. Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro 9. Legal Roadmap for Your Creative Business by Kiffanie Stahle 10. Oil and Marble by Stephanie Storey 11. Letters of Vincent Van Gogh by Mark Roskill 12. The Art Collectors Daughter: A Stylish Historical Thriller by Derville Murphy
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In this episode, we chat about the Power of Saying No. We found that when you say no to what doesn't serve your "why", you'll experience an increase in energy and you'll protect your energy to enable you to drive toward your why!
Join in on the conversation with Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie two other podcasters and artists:
- Jessica Libor from the Inspired Painter Podcast and
- Katrina Berg from the Candy Colored Studio
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* When you say no you are preserving your energy to work toward your why. * Be intentional with what your why is and preserve your time toward what matters to you. And say no to what doesn't serve your why. * Saying no is a way of creating boundaries. * You don't want your excellence to suffer. When you spread yourself thin you aren't able to produce the level you want. * Sometimes it is a hard choice. * Jessica talks about How to increase your energy. + trampolining - she listens to some great music and bounces for 15 minutes to gain a ton of energy. + dancing - energizes Jessica for days. * Rachel discovered that what feeds your soul feeds you energy. * Jules loves to do headstands to get her blood flowing differently. + Called Feetup. * What questions should you consider when you need to decide yes or no? + What does your body say? + What is in your gut? + Will this expand your experience? + Take a minute "that's an interesting opportunity, let me get back to you in the morning". + How much energy is the client going to zap from you? Do you need to add a PETA fee (pain in the 'A' fee :) ) + Do you like the way the relationship is going? * Set standards as to who you will take on as a client. * Always say no to art scams. Those fabulous emails we all have seen "I can send you a check". "stormed onto your artwork"... * Give it a timeline for what you'll focus on and evaluate it at the end of the timeframe. There may be some trial and error. * Saying no to lowering your prices. + Provide direction to your end-of-year sale/offers. + As an artist, is our job to educate our collectors.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For more information from Nathan, be sure to go to: https://artignition.com/
https://www.pinterest.com.au/artignition/
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with SEO (search engine optimization) expert Nathan Hughes!.
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Key Talking Points* Search happens in Pinterest, Google, Youtube, and even Etsy. Search Engine Optimization is the criteria within the content that tells Google or the other search engines that your article/product is relevant to the search. * Google my business profile is a profile that a local business - great for brick-and-mortar or local search results. Which is local SEO. * Keywords are what people search for. To find out what people are searching for, use tools like: + hrefs, ubersuggest, or Google keyword search tool * What is the best way to enable your images to be found when searching? + Put the search keywords into the file name. + Use Alt Tags to help Google crawl the images and serve up content that is better aligned with helping visually impaired individuals. * Links back to your website is a great indicator to Google that this is valuable content and can help you rank higher in Google. * For image optimization: + make sure it is the size that is actually needed by the webpage. + Tinypng.com can help you compress an image to help the image load faster. + Canva will allow you to compress and alter the file pixel size before you download. + 72dpi is the recommended image size for web pages. + Imagify is a Wordpress plugin and is available on their webside. + Use PNG if you flat colors or hardline images. * Paid vs. Organic SEO + Paid ads are bidding against other people to be at the top of the page. That said, the ad still needs to be relevant to the search. + If you do paid ads, you want to use high-search keywords. * 301 Redirects - when you change a URL, you'll need to set up a redirect to the newer content or a relevant piece of content or the homepage. AKA SEO Link Juice. * Some additional resources: + Beginner's Guide To SEO - MOZ.com + Advanced SEO - Diggity Marketing - The Affiliate Lab + Advanced SEO - Authority Hacker - Affiliate SEO
Three things to do right away for artists' search engine optimization:1. Be clear on your goals and who you want to target.
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Determine what your target audience is searching for.
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Consider the buyer's intent when defining keywords: are they just investigating buying options, or informational?
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With the informational content, get them onto their email list.
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Investigate who else is writing content with that keyword and what they are saying in their article. Look at the headings, this is what Google also looks at.
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Tools to help determine the SEO Keywords: SurferSEO.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For more information from Nathan, be sure to go to: https://artignition.com/
https://www.pinterest.com.au/artignition/
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie answer your questions about art and art business in their inspired way.
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Artist SpotlightAli Kay - she creates gorgeous vibrant paintings!
https://alikaystudio.com/
Key Talking Points* Check out Rachel's new artist shop!! Show her some LOVE!!! https://rachelbelleart.com/ * Listener question: What can Denise do to move towards the style she would like? + Search for these challenges in Instagram: 1. DTIYS (Draw this in your style challenges) 2. June in Bloom 3. Jules is having a spring challenge so follow Jules at juliemstudios so you'll be the first to know. 4. Sign up for Cat Coquillette for her weekly challenge. 5. Courses like Matt's Portfolio Bootcamp 6. Make Art That Sells 7. Skillshare classes to practice drawing 8. Challenge yourself to try different styles, different color palettes, mediums 9. Tom Froese. The style class - a four-hour class to help you find your style. 10. Paint it twice, the first time with the reference image and the second time without the reference image. 11. Switch to your non-dominate hand. 12. Use a big brush with a limited palette. 13. Turn on different types of music or a podcast to see what happens with your style. * Listener Question: I would like to have some real-life artist friends to chat with to like you; what would you recommend I do to meet people like you? + Special Note: it takes some time to find the group that you mesh well with who are like-minded/like-hearted. 1. Find a local artist community/league. 2. Find some groups on Facebook that might resonate with you and make a connection. 3. Make a connection within a class or retreat. 4. Make connections by directly interacting with someone on social media, authentically. 5. Networking groups like BNI. 6. Look into local stores that have creatives who sell products and reach out to them.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Art Pricing Calculator - the calculator is available to Art Business Program Members. The book will be released in June at the latest. You can pre-order yours now at artpricingcalculator.com
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about art pricing and how the old ways are no longer serving today's artists.
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Artist SpotlightRemington Robinson - he does these amazing miniature paintings in Altoid Tins!
http://www.remingtonrobinson.com/
Key Talking Points* The book artpricingcalculator.com to get on the waitlist to get the Art Pricing Secrets: Ethically Price Your Artwork. The Formula That Works. * There are two types of artists: a hobbyist and a professional. A hobbyist mentality is different from a professional one. Hobbyists want to get paid for the piece, the professional wants a profit to live off of. * Art is a skill set that is worked at and should be compensated. * Show the process to get your collectors involved so they know the value the artist puts into the piece. * Stephanie talks about how the square-inch model is failing today's artists. * 50% of your work is just creating your artwork, if you don't do the remaining 50% of work to do the promotion.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Art Pricing Calculator - the calculator is available to Art Business Program Members. The book will be released in June at the latest. You can pre-order yours now at artpricingcalculator.com
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about why they have different websites and multiple URLs for their art and art business(s).
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Artist SpotlightJaanika Talts - from Dublin, Ireland, an acrylic abstract artist
https://www.instagram.com/jaanikatalts/
Key Talking Points* A different who and/ or different why then have a separate website. But if the audience and/or purpose is the same then keep one website. * You can have multiple URLs that will lead the user back to one website. URLs help lead patrons to certain segments of Stephanie's brand. * Sometimes the functionality the website provider provides dictates whether you'll need multiple website providers. Example: shopify handles taxes for goods, while Kajabi handles subscription-based fees for a membership program. * Before you determine what you need, you first need to define your purpose behind the site: portfolio, teaching, selling etc. * Steps: 1. Determine Why you want a website? 2. How do you want it to function which includes: 1. Who is it designed for? 2. Where do you want them to go? 3. What do you want them to do?
We'd love to hear from you, what different product offerings or income streams you have, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what steps they take to define their goals (BTW Stephanie and Jules have managed multi-million dollar projects and continue to use these skillsets to manage their art businesses).
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist SpotlightTahlia Stanton, is a fabulous mixed-media artist! https://tahliastanton.com/
Key Talking Points + Julie and Stephanie look at goals as a long-term vision, with smaller steps that will take us to meet our long-term vision. + We use SMART goal framework to define our goals and use clickup and a coach to hold us accountable (resources below). + Say no to the things that don't drive you toward your goals. + Finding a balance between Financial, Spiritual, Physical, Family, and entrepreneurial is a constant balance and sometimes you are simply going to have to focus on one aspect of that spoke of the wheel of balance. + Give yourself whitespace and grace to avoid burnout. + Multiply what you think the task should take by 4 (if you think it should take 1 hour, make it 4 hours).* + Ask yourself every time, will this task serve my goal?
We'd love to hear from you, what do you do to create SMART goals and what your goals are, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * SMART Goal Worksheet * ClickUp - Fabulous project management and task list tool. * Planning Mindfully For Creatives - Class available within the Art Business Program. * JMA Planner - fabulous planner to document your goals, daily and weekly tasks and more.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* + What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known? - Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome. + What was your background before you become a digital nomad? - Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency. + Where was the shift to travel and create? - Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads. + What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take? - It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens. Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States. - Google the place you are going along with the word "scams". + What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome? - Don't self-label yourself. - Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s). As you do it more, you get more comfortable. + What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing? - Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand. Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines. - By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands. + What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated? - Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you. - Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on. Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork. + What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend? - See below for the resources + Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate. + The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners. - Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022. + Do you have any art licensing classes? - Check out the resources below! Lots of fabulous resources.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* Cat's Creative Business Bundle: * Cat's supply recommendations: * Cat's Procreate bundle: * Subscribe to Cat's newsletter: * Free month of Skillshare link: * Cat's weekly artist challenge * The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat what they do when the get stuck or in a slump.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* What are the reasons you get stuck? + Journal about why you think you are stuck. - Stephanie relays her reasons why she gets stuck. * Get unstuck ideas: + try a different medium + just start painting, try digitally drawing/painting + chuck what no longer serves you + try creating thumbnails, put down blocks of color + take a class where the direction is provided + try something new! + ask someone /consult with someone you trust.
We'd love to hear from you, what do you do to get out of a slump or unstuck, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Kathy Robinson - Athena Wellness * ClickUp - Fabulous project management and task list tool.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the importance of a good title for your artwork.
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Artist SpotlightOne Lane Studios - a colorful animal artist!
Key Talking Points* The name helps tell the story of the artwork. * Get your audience involved in naming the piece. * Find a way for the viewer to connect with the piece. + Should you let the buyer name the piece? + May be an engagement incentive to get connected and gain collectors. * Commercial art vs. fine art naming considerations.
We'd love to hear from you, what do you do to name your pieces or get your buyers engaged with your artwork, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * ClickUp - Fabulous project management and task list tool.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about small purchases that we can offer to make a big difference in your art and art business.
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Artist SpotlightPolly Kimm Art : https://pollykimmart.com/
Key Talking Points* Print a drawing on watercolor paper for makes and takes. * Evaluate what your audience is looking for and create a product for that. * Gift card holders * Recipe card print with your artwork. * Cheat sheets. * Offer the digital file to print their own card to save on printing (card printing is so expensive). Create a QR code to purchase and print at home. * Take a grouping of small cards and frame them to show what it would look like if they purchased those cards. * Create a $100 and less, $50 and less, or $20 and less wall or bins. * Create a flip book/lookbook to show what it would look like * Create a flip book/lookbook for the TV to flip through!!!
We'd love to hear from you, what do you sell that is expensive for your customer to purchase, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about whether they are the type to dive right in or read the directions (or a combo of the two) and how that helps or hurts their art/art business.
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Artist SpotlightSophia Riley Instagram: sophiariley.studio
Key Talking Points* We chat a LOT about when we need a manual. + Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Gimp - you need the manual...and videos. (some of them are just waaaayyyy to long.) * Julie and Rachel go off on Stephanie for getting rid of Adobe Photoshop...(spoiler alert - Stephanie got it back a month later). * Julie has a skillshare class on Removing the Background.
We'd love to hear do you dive right in or read the manual, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Julie's Skillshare class to Remove the Background.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with guest Visual Creative Business Coach, Logan Elliot, about ways to use Instagram to grow your following and the latest trends.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points* Like any social media platform, the algorithms change so Logan discusses ways to handle this. * With Instagram just releasing subscription functionality, is that the next 'big' thing? (subscriptions are similar to Patreon). * What is the marketing strategy for an individual business owner? And where does Instagram fit with your marketing strategy? * How Instagram business owners can use Direct Messaging to gain relationships with patrons. + The work happens AFTER you post the image/video. * Definition of Cold, Warm, and Hot audiences as it relates to Instagram.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:* Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flammable_entrepreneur/ * Website: https://www.flammableentrepreneur.com/ * Logan is Giving Away 5 Freebie Coaching Calls - fill out this survey for a chance to get one of these slots: https://forms.gle/zwJtrTXMccD8LFGy8
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about ways that they shift their focus or address the things they should do versus the things they want to do.
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Artist Spotlight Neville Simpson Professional Photographer visit his work at nevillesimpson.com portrait hsvandbeyond.com.
Key Talking Points * Ways to make the 'shoulds' that you have to do less painful: + Set aside time to address them specifically via block planning. + Do the things you should do first thing to get it out of the way "Eat the Frog" + Plan things based on your level of mental capacity - when you are at your peak. + Rachel thinks in terms of habits. + By getting the 'shoulds' out of the way you have something to look forward to.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources: * For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Book: Atomic Habits * Instagram handles: + @jessicaswift + @rosemarybrushes + @logitech + @Wacom * SurferSEO https://surferseo.com/ * RankIQ https://rankiq.com
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about:
- how rejection can make you better
- and ways to handle rejection
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points * Julie has changed her mindset to realize that you have to get a ton of 'Nos" before you get a yes. * Recognize when you are experiencing imposter syndrome. * You have to take the gut punch of rejection and keep going. * Turn the negative into a positive. * You have to have a failure rate, and take the shots. * Evaluate and talk with other artists to see what is working for others. * Have some friends mill about in your booth to pique interest. Do not be on your phone! * Consider giving a survey to find out what the audience or email subscriber wants. * Test different ways of doing things (A/B testing). * Mindset is the #1 thing to watch. * #2 Figure out how to turn it into a positive * Consider having a document that you can actually write what you want to say to get it out of the way (never share) * Create a "Fabulous File" to put all of the positive things people have said about your work. * Write down what hurt you and burn the note.
We'd love to hear what you do to handle rejection, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources: * For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Hotjar - a software that helps you see what people are doing for your A/B testing on your website.
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the shiny new objects that has totally distracted them from actual art business work.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Artist Spotlight Jessica Swift - Instagram: JessicaSwift - Julie has been a follower of Jessica for 10 years!
Key Talking Points * Rachel's new shiny object is Rosemary Brushes! We all love their watercolor brushes and oil painting brushes. * Stephanie's new shiny object is a Wacom because Julie gave a Lunch and Learn to the Positive Painters and because of watching Julie, Stephanie went out and bought one. * Stephanie and Julie got the same mouse to alleviate the wrist and shoulder pain Logitech Lift. * Do these shiny objects distract us or enhance what we are doing? Yes and no. * Software is another shiny object that we are easily distracted by. We chat about SurferSEO similar to RankIQ * Quiz for the software that you use - https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artists-soar-software
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources: * For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * Instagram handles: + @jessicaswift + @rosemarybrushes + @logitech + @Wacom * SurferSEO https://surferseo.com/ * RankIQ https://rankiq.com
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the art supply they are addicted to.
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Artist Spotlight Laurie Anne Art - Instagram - soft and relaxing landscape oil paintings.
Key Talking Points * Rachel and Stephanie are addicted to oil paint colors and are collecting them all: Sennelier, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Gamblin, and Williamsburg. * Julie's addicted to watercolor paints and playing with the colors! She loves Sennelier and Winsor Newton Professional. The Ocean Paper watercolor paints and Rosemary Brushes.
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources: * For the Art Business Checklist go to: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-business-checklist * @theoceanpaper for absolutely gorgeous watercolor colors. * laurieanneart * BlickArtMaterials * Sennelier * Michael Harding * OldHolland * Gamblin * Williamsburg * Rosemary Brushes * Jessica Swift has an amazing studio
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with Katrina Berg about email lists:
- why you need an email list
- benefits of having an email list
- what to put in your emails
- how to start your list
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points * Ideas for your newsletters: + Communicate what pieces will be available and for what price before the show. + Teach them about the process + Share your why and who you are + Segment the email list by things like: Collectors, Podcast, Classes etc. * Benefits + Developing a relationship that may result in sales + Gain repeat customers * Frequency + Goal is to show up at least 1x per month or 1x per week. * What to include in the emails + Only 3 topics + As many links back to your website as possible (and test the links) + Keep it personal + Invite them to respond. * How to grow your email list + Find emails from past buyers and ask people to be added to your list + Giveaway to collect email addresses (and serve the ones that stay) + On your website: - Add to announcement bar - Add to the product page - Add to your blog page etc.
Actionable Items * decide your priorities (you might have to give up something to focus on your email list) - my priorities are my collectors, email list & podcast * sign up for 3 artist emails * go through past sales, emails, and repeat collectors, & get your list set up * make a timing goal (once a week, month, quarterly etc.) - put it in your calendar * have an ongoing list of topics you want to cover (events, process, why, materials, etc.) * promote your email list each week (social, in person, on yr website, in person, etc.)
We'd love to hear how you gain people on your email list, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources: * Check out katrinaberg.com * Join Katrina's Email List to See How It is Done!: https://katrinaberg.com/pages/email-list * Katrina's mini-course on email list marketing: https://katrinaberg.com/collections/mini-courses-art-biz-help-for-artists-creatives/products/mini-course-email-list-marketing * And of course! Check out Katrina's amazing Podcast, CANDYcolored studio podcast: https://katrinaberg.com/pages/podcast
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie get on the lighter side of things to call each other out on what they hoard. What do you collect?
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Artist Spotlight Jess Miller Draws - Digital Artist
https://jessmillerdraws.com
Key talking points: * Julie has hundreds of notebooks, and pens and recently started collecting watercolor pallets. * Rachel has mugs. Mugs have lots of uses: add cotton balls, q-tips, and make candles. * Stephanie hoards her own artwork and old ideas in paper and digital format.
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Resources Mentioned * Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business. * Leuchtturm 1917 Notebook * Mohawk Notebook * Moleskin * Sharpies * Mildliner pens and highlights
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what they do to market their artwork, and services and drive traffic to their web page.
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Artist Spotlight Julie Noles - Pet Portrait Artists
https://www.julienoles.com/
Featured Artist On Positive Painters
Key talking points: * Using tools to help better your chances of getting found in Google that focus on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). + RankIQ + UberSuggest * Create long, helpful blog posts that people can download. * Stephanie and Julie use SocialBee to spread the word about their websites. * Rachel uses Facebook Ads. She's also tried Google Ads. * Stephanie also uses Facebook and Pinterest Ads.
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Resources Mentioned * Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business. * Artist Gifts And Apparel - artlovergifts.com * RanqIQ - aids with article writing for Search Engine Optimization. * Ubersuggest - aids with keyword research and competitor research. * SocialBee - for scheduling blog posts on social media. * SocialBee resources. * Youtube.com/artfurpaws
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss a terrible experience where Julie was locked out of her Adobe Profile because a hacker got into her account and changed her password. The lack of customer support from Adobe led to a number of discoveries we discuss.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points: * DO NOT KEEP YOUR FILES ONLY ON THE CLOUD. * Save your images in 3 different places: + Backup to hard drive (like an SSD Portable) + Another hard drive in a separate location + And a cloud-based backup service. * Save PSD files as TIFs. * Save Illustrator files as EPS files. * Enable 2 Factor Authentication for all of your cloud-based systems.
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Resources Mentioned * Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business. * 10 Tips to Keep Your Electronic Files Organized * SSD Portable * Adobe's 2-Factor Authentication.
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the importance of retreats and traveling and the impact they have had on their work.
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NEW Artist To Watch Jodi Nuttal is a fabulous pastel artist.
Go To Her:Instagram to see her fabulous work!
Key talking points: * Find what works for you to network. * You have to reach out rather than waiting on someone to contact you. * BNI - Business Networking International is a program we have tried and found success in, but it is not necessarily comfortable for Introverts. * Are we struggling even more with networking because of the pandemic? * If you want to experience growth, you will have to grow yourself and extend into what you are not comfortable with. * Get good friends to bail you out if you get stuck with someone who won't stop talking. + Think about ways to get out of the conversation.
We'd love to hear about your experiences in networking and what works for you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business. * Lilla Rogers Bookcamp * Audra King * Straight to Ale
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie have a very special guest with them, Audra King from She Loves Her Biz to chat with us about how to find the fun in your creative business again!!
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- Don't follow the 'shoulds'. And what are some ways to focus on what's important to you and not the 'shoulds'. - Omit the noise: perhaps take a break from Instagram or other social media.
- To find the fun: the first thing to consider is what you want and then balance your schedule around that.
- For Finding the fun in Marketing Audra recommends Brit Kolo's resource called "Marketing for your Personality Type".
- Julie hates Networking who is an INTJ. So it is great to find things that DON'T work and then work towards what would work based on her personality.
- Stephanie is an ENTJ - does a weekly artisan market show where she paints and talks about the paintings and pets. And while she's there collects email addresses to continue the relationship.
- She doesn't have joy in Instagram but does in Facebook.
- Rachel enjoys Facebook Group because of the interactions and Google Ads where there are no interactions.
- For the negative comments, be above and beyond by providing the information or a link to the answer that was previously provided.
- How to make sales fun?
- The key question is: Does the energy you are putting in equal the compensation you receive?
Learn more about Audra here:
- Website: She Loves Her Biz
- Instagram: She Loves Her Biz
- Facebook: She Loves Her Biz
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Resources Mentioned * Follow the Fun Workshops * She Loves Her Biz Blueprint - design a creative business strategy * Brit Kolo has a resource called "Marketing for your Personality Type"
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.artinthestudio.com
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie answer listener questions.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch Katrina Berg is fabulous an oil painter and podcaster
the CANDYcolored studio podcast
Go To :https://katrinaberg.com/
Key talking points: * Question: what is the biggest challenge you have faced while becoming an artist? * Question: Do we work in themes? * Question: What is your favorite time to create?
We'd love to hear of retreats you've been on or know about, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * SocialBee - social media management * Visibility Vixon * Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business. * Art Business Program Positive Painters - Tech Talk is a session where we talk about tech things. Coffee & Create is a session where we get together and just create.
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the importance of retreats and traveling and the impact they have had on their work.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch Amy Brown is a fabulous surface pattern designer.
Go To : A Brown House. abrownhouse.com
Key talking points: * Benefits of going on a retreat: + Retreats are a great way to connect with different artists and gain one-on-one time. + Get out of your comfort zone. + Get to know other people. + Enables you to focus on yourself. * Recommendations: + Budget and plan for the retreat. + Look for retreats that have a small number of people. + Check out Uptrek.com * Invest in yourself.
We'd love to hear of retreats you've been on or know about, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business. * Uptrek - a great website to see art retreats. * Logan Elliot - is a business coach for graphic designers. * Cat Coquillette - surface pattern designer, licensed artist, and watercolor instructor. * Other artists Julie got to meet at a retreat: + Eve Staats + Anjana + Amy + Erin
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss different revenue streams.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch Anjana Mistry - Anjanamistry.com
A gouache artist! Fabulous detail and color!
Key talking points: Focus on what you enjoy in terms of revenue streams.
- Sell online - lots of options! Shopify, Etsy, Facebook shop, NFTs, Art Storefronts etc. check out stephanieweaverartist.com/blog and search on revenue streams
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- Plan and try things BEFORE you select a website to determine what kind you want. Here is a worksheet to help you. - Recognize what will work for you.
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Commissions - they aren’t for everyone, but some love it!
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Grants
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Teach - skillshare is what Julie is using
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Print on Demand - Redbubble, Society6, Etsy, Zazzle.
- Sale of originals - getting into galleries, museums, or online.
We'd love to hear what do you do to make money, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide * Art Pricing Calculator * Blog Articles and videos about Revenue Streams
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Do you have family support - does family support help - do you have a network of people to chat with - Importance of community? What to do if you don’t? Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how they get support and the value of support -whether it is from family or others. Do you have family support - does family support help - do you have a network of people to chat with - Importance of community. What to do if you don’t.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch Elizabeth lzthcreative.com.
A watercolor artist who is inspired by nature.
Key talking points: * We do have support but it doesn't always feel that way. * Since COVID the spouses have gotten to see what is in an art business - and 'coloring', 'painting' doesn't appear like work. * Community is super important to break down to, support, or bounce ideas with. + With a community, you have to be vulnerable so people can help. + Voice what you need. + Search for groups on Facebook, local art leagues, and local art museum. * If you don't have time here is what we recommend: + Recognize that it is a season and it will change + Identify ways to save time (order groceries)
We'd love to hear what do you to get support, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Artist Gifts and Apparel Shop * Online Artist Community check out Positive Painters for Support * Shoutouts to: + Rosemary & Co for their amazing paintbrushes
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss whether they create prints or not for art shows
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Find out the demographic of the people who would attend to determine if you need prints (low-cost items) or originals.
- We now do Print On Demand
- Prints are made for local stores
- Define your purpose for attending the show BEFORE you decide whether to have prints made.
- Some of the shows are to get your name out.
- Reach out to people who have done the show to see their experience.
- Consider a QR code to have prints ordered with Print On Demand.
We'd love to hear what do you do to prepare for art shows, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide * Art Pricing Calculator * Juliemstudios.com for the Advent Calendar * Shoutouts to: + Alabama Goods, + Brooke Albrecht, + Jim Solomon, + Woodtech, + Art Storefronts, + Art Marketing Podcast
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss procrastination and what they do and don't do - perhaps this will resonate with you (I rhymed there :) !
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Stephanie: her personality requires her to be doing something all the time, but she does find she procrastinates on painting because of potential interruptions
- Jule: if she is the one setting the deadlines, she'll easily push it off. But if she owes it to someone, she'll stay on task.
- This is where I coach or accountability can help you not push off the deadlines that move you forward.
- Rachel's procrastination comes from going down rabbit holes, and squirrel moments.
- Draw out the 4 quadrants to determine what is important and urgent to meet the goals (Urgent-Important, Urgent - Not important, Not Urgent - Important, Not Urgent - Not important)
- Advice: Flip the narrative - make a goal of nos instead of yeses. Take the shots like Michael Jordan.
- Advice: Take imperfect actions.
- Advice: If you are really struggling moving forward find a coach that will hold you accountable, who specializes in your niche, and who is not a friend, who can be objective.
We'd love to hear what do you do to overcome procrastination, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide * Art Pricing Calculator * RanqIQ - a great tool to help create valuable blog posts. * Millionaire Blogger Podcast * John Middick "The Sharpened Artist" Podcast * What's in a name Artists Soar Episode
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what inspired their style of artwork and we found out what it boils down too!
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- CandyColored Studio podcast with Katrina Berg
- Positive Painter Apparel and Artist Gifts
- The style evolves with time and what we found is based on personality and your feelings.
- If you WANT to go towards something else keep pushing yourself towards moving in that direction.
- You know you're an artist when you begin describing the sky with paint colors.
We'd love to hear what inspired the style of your artwork, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide * Shopify Lite (update 2022, when Kajabi provided the information Shopify had a $9 version, now what Shopify has done is you can get the first 3 months for $1, then the remainder of the 12 months it will be $29 - which equals out to $9/month) * Jim Solomon (a professional photographer friend).
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss why women do not talk about important things in their lives with each other, like health, hormones, fears, and the stages we go through ...we all go through it, but we all seem to think we are alone.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- check out The Inspired Painter with Jessica Libor podcast that prompted this discussion. Episode 85.
- do we put pain on our artwork, or do we edit to what is acceptable or on brand.
- art is therapy to release some of the painful thoughts.
- "Keep Moving Forward"
- Find a safe place for you to share what is really bothering you. Having your truth spoken is healing. Say your truth with kindness.
- Talk with your doctor.
- You've got one life - be true to you.
We'd love to hear what advice you think women in the arts don't talk, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what advice would they give their younger selves, and perhaps even their daughters? If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Everything is going to be alright
- Follow your gut, your heart, intuition
- We had different views of college :)
- "The best is yet to come"
- Enjoy where you are at, this isn't where you are going to end up.
As an artist, what would you have told yourself 10 years ago?
- Practice, practice, practice
- Don't be afraid to get good brushes and good paint and try more of everything.
- Try new things, you may discover you like something better than what you've been doing.
- You don't have to take what you love and monetize it.
- Be you.
We'd love to hear what advice you'd give your younger self, or have you gotten a piece of advice that you love, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Shoutout to Rosemary and Company - their brushes are amazing!
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how authentic should you be on social media and with your audience? If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- How curated do you need to be?
- How much passion should you put into the posts?
- What goes on behind the scenes of some of these "influencers"?
- How are individual artists putting together their Reels?
- We have so much more to get "camera-ready" or "Pinterest Perfect" as women. The double-standard of it all...
- We get real about what we feel about trying to be "perfect" all the time or everything for everybody...It's exhausting...
- Women supporting women...surround yourself with women who empower, encourage, and support you.
- We are all going through stuff...be kind to one another.
We are keeping it real, let us know what you do to keep your social media real, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Check out our Instagram Episode podcast
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie does creativity require constraints! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- This is a bit of a tougher question than what we originally thought..
- Until we realized constraint is actually a "direction".
- This is something we all naturally do
What was the most challenging constraint you've ever done? Or what constraint have you put on your work?
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Instagram tips and strategies for success. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Follow our Instagrams :)
- @juliemstudios
- @stephanieweaverartist
- @bubbly.bibbly
- Do we use Facebook and Instagram the same? No - Facebook is better for engagement/conversations
- Jules has a creator account - she explains why she switched from a Business account to a Creator account.
- Do you use Instagram Reels and what is recommended or what Art Directors and Art Agents are looking for.
- Stephanie uses Instagram more to provide information visually but experiences more engagement with conversations with Facebook.
- Stephanie and Jules use Instagram for research.
What are your thoughts on all of this? What have you had success with on Instagram and challenges you've experienced with Instagram, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Join the Positive Painters to be part of the Lunch and Learn on 7/28 with Clara Chong will discuss "Gaining Leads Organically" at 8am Central. Positive Painters
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss why artists are so closed off and why they won't show off their art or take on apprentices. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Every artist takes on a subject or approaches art and art business differently because they are different. So is there really competition among apprentices?
- Are interns the new apprentices?
- Direct interaction cannot be replaced with a video. For a real internship or apprenticeship, you need to have a direct discussion.
- What about coaching? Coaching is more for growing beyond what you are right now.
- Quote "Our generation monetized the crap out of everything."
- If you want to hire an intern or apprentice, you need to review your state labor laws.
- We prefer to use FreeUp or Fivvr to handle the jobs we don't want to do.
- Are we standoff because we don't want to be judged or should you be open about your process and the evolution of the piece?
What are your thoughts on all of this? Are you closed off or consider your process part of the creative journey you want to share, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie have a very special guest with them, Kiffanie Stahle J.D. to chat with us about what to do when you get a copycat and so much more!!
AS AN FYI - We strive for great audio, but sometimes tech doesn't want to work as well as we desire. In this recording, we had an occasional slow bandwidth, regardless of this occasional issue, we hope you find this fabulous and valuable, and we appreciate your patience.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- Legal remedies are for them to stop, give a retroactive royalty license, or pay you money.
- There will be the mental, emotional, and potentially creative blocks that can come along with these situations.
- Never keep your work offline out of fear of copycats.
- To protect yourself:
- Register with U.S. Copyright office BEFORE a copycat strikes. This will then make the offender pay for attorney fees.
- Register BEFORE first publication.
- What to consider for Surface Pattern Design as derivative work.
- When to submit a DMCA takedown notice and who to submit it to.
- CASE Act small claims copycat court releases on 6/25/2022.
- Kiffanie addresses when is it worth engaging an attorney about a copycat.
- NFTs' role with a copycat falls more in line with an exclusive license. This is open for issues and a whole other discussion we hope to address in the future.
- What should mural artists consider with their copyrights - was it a "tricky work for hire". Really evaluate the agreement to see what you gave them permission to do.
- For more legal questions check out The Artist Courtyard Membership Community.
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Resources Mentioned * In-depth Workshop of 6 tools and techniques to address the copycat. How to Take Action Copycat Workshop * Copyright Registration Course * Artist J.D. Membership Community to access all the courses. * Art Licensing Rate Database
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the rising shipping costs with Print on Demand and what they do to account for it! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- We are increasing the cost to account for the increased pricing we are experiencing.
- Art is a luxury item, so the target market isn't as susceptible to the increased prices.
- As artists, you need to be smart business entrepreneurs and not absorb the costs.
- It would be best if you did not profit from shipping.
- Order prints or start a collaboration with a local printing company to save on shipping.
- Consider switching materials for a more cost-efficient way of shipping.
What are you doing about the rising costs, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned * Art Pricing Calculator - tool artists can use to guide them to the right art price. * Allied Printing is a great place in Huntsville, AL for printing
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss listener questions! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- How important are titles to your artwork?
- It depends if it is about a story, or for commercial purposes.
- It also depends if you are focused on SEO (search engine optimization).
- It also helps with inventory
- Why are artists so underpaid?
- "Exposure"
- Royalties range from 2- 8%, and if you have an agent they take 10-15%
- 1) Artists are doing it to themselves
- we aren't negotiating or pricing their artwork to reflect their skill and experience level.
- they aren't doing the research in the marketplace
- 2) there is not a natural selection to weed out the ones that aren't necessarily going to be a professional.
- artists are given a stereotype that art doesn't have value,
- Know the value.
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Resources Mentioned * Art Pricing Calculator - tool artists can use to guide them to the right art price. * Never Split The Difference: Negotiate Like Your Life Depends on It - a must-read book
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Stephanie's tools you can use to ensure you are always creating the designs and products you love. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Productive
- Clickup.com - for task management and project management.
- Stephanie's recommendation would be to start with Airtable for a low cost, the lower learning curve to figure out your process flow.
- Creative
- Inspiration to be creative and the tool of choice to help be creative for Julie is Adobe Photoshop.
- Another is Pinterest, Discover on Instagram.
- Julie also uses OneNote to list ideas of inspiration
- Stephanie talks with her kids to build some creative ideas and meets with fellow artists to talk through ideas.
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Resources Mentioned Airtable is a great place to start for managing inventory. The course Inventory management course and database template is available to members of PositivePainter.com
Clickup.com - more advanced project management system that gets you ready to outsource your work.
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Stephanie's do artists need a website. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- a resounding yes! - a website is a portfolio. - Quick websites you can set up are Behance, Wix, and many others - by having your own website you are getting a captive audience. - lzbthcreative.com is a member in Stephanie's Positive Painter Program who has done a phenomenal job of evolving her website to define her purpose. - when you own your own website, you can customize it to your style - when you own your website you can't be shut down by Facebook, Instagram etc... - bubblybibbly.com if you love reading and libations that can go with them. - listen for more options in the podcast - Protect Your Image Tips * watermark your artwork * disable right-clicking * have the images be 72dpi so they can't be reproduced.
- What to name your website:
- identify with your brand - if you don't know what you want then use your name (if it is easy to spell and available)
- check out episode 22 about naming your website and protecting your name/family.
- identify with your brand - if you don't know what you want then use your name (if it is easy to spell and available)
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Resources Check out these two articles:
06_Art Business Tip: Art Business Revenue Streams – Part 1 - Define Artist Website
07_Art Business Tip: Art Business Revenue Streams – Part 2 - Artist Website
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Stephanie's answer a listener question "what was the best piece of advice" and then we added "what was the worst piece of advice"! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- Stephanie's best advice she received was to use her cell phone to convert the image to black and white to see the values better. - Another app is called "Grid Painter" which helps you see black and white and reduces the number of values
- Julie's best advice received was "People buy your joy" by Lila Rodgers.
- Rachel's best advice from Jennifer Redstreake was "paint what you see" because everyone sees things differently.
- Worst Advice:
- Stephanie's someone said to buy the cheapest paint because you'll over paint. Instead buy good paint like Williamsburg Paint, Old Holland, and Gamblin, because it is high-quality paint, Polychromos, Prisma colors. The same applies for the other brands.
- Julie's bad advice that she received was "just put it out there". Instead of just putting it out there, Julie only posts things she doesn't have any reservations about - she only posts what she's proud of.
- Good enough for everyone else is not good enough for you.
- Do you pull off pieces that you are no longer proud of? Julie doesn't because it is too difficult to do it. Pulled stuff from my website - yes.
- Rachel's worst piece of advice was to send the Star Wars people images of her artwork to see if they would allow her to sell them.
- What do you do with archived/old pieces that you aren't proud of?
- Stephanie and Julie - start fresh. The old pieces showed where we were and were lessons learned.
- Get back to the fun, not every piece needs to be monetized. You don't have to sell the work if you don't want to.
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Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Stephanie's recent sabbaticals - what she does, how a sabbitcial looks, how a sabbitcial helps you reset and some tips on how to grab that time for yourself! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
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- For Stephanie she now takes every 7 weeks off for 7 days to refill her cup(spirit, sense of self).
- During the sabbatical, Stephanie does things that are for her and not serve other people.
- The unexpected result is that Stephanie began remembering what SHE enjoys and rediscovering the things that brought her relaxation and joy.
- We need to take more time for ourselves, especially women who are so often serving others, to become a better version of ourselves.
- Remember that when you do take time for yourself, you are showing your daughters this is ok and healthy for your self-health.
- Tips for getting the kids to comply with mom's need to recharge.
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Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how they've noticed some artists are charging ridiculous pricing for courses. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Are artists trying to take advantage of artists with the pricing structure of the courses? Charging $1500 for a 6-week course is more than what you'd pay for a college-level focused course.
- In-depth courses should have pre-requisites to ensure that everyone within the course has the same level of experience.
- We kind of get fired up about everyone taking advantage of artists.
- To find the success you need from these courses you need the self-discipline to get something out of the course.
- Copyrighting for content go to Jim Edwards's book Copyrighting Secrets. and his software is trafficsecretsscripts.com
- Emails should be short and sweet...Headline is the #1 thing to focus on. Use this headline analyzer to help with your open rate.
- You cannot take a 6-week course and expect to be successful.
- Keep in mind that these course providers are only showcasing their top 1%...
- Do the research on the teachers that are selling the course to evaluate whether they are worth it. Look at LinkedIn, their shops, Google them, their Facebook, etc.
- Art classes and business classes from artists should be the same price rather than devaluing their art side.
- Put your courses at a realistic price.
- Artists need to stop devaluing their art courses.
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Resources Mentioned * Jim Edwards's book Copyrighting Secrets. and his software is trafficsecretsscripts.com * headline analyzer * Lots of Free Art Business Resources here.
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how they are dealing with this time of inflation and unrest within their businesses - we'd love to hear what you are doing as well! Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Know who your target audience is and if they are being impacted
- Pivot your product and sales offerings
- Diversity
- Take advantage of this time by writing your processes
- Analyze your inventory - what sold and what didn't sell well
- Plan upcoming sales
- To ease your cost of materials - try new materials
- Look for opportunities to collaborate with other artists
- Make small adjustments
- Check out this article: Protect Your Creative Business From A Recession
- Get your finances together:
- Stephanie recommends Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey and PILL Method by Don Danial
- Build solid relationships with clients
- Get another job - pride doesn't pay the bills, a responsible adult does. This is admirable.
- Be mindful and be creative with your strategy to move forward.
- Get your finances together:
Wherever we are going, this is a stepping stone. Collectively lets take a breath and do what we can. Stand strong.
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Resources Mentioned Art Pricing Calculator
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how they get into the right frame of mind to create and create something outside of your norm. I bet you'll resonate and if you have additional ways we want to hear! Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- having a personal goal of creating every day forced Julie to just do and not think.
- don't focus on the end result is perfect, but just create for the sake of creating.
- Julie finds it more freeing to use loose-leaf paper instead of part of a book.
- remember that some of your artwork is for you and not for sharing - or maybe not sharing at this time.
- do something that is not part of your norm - maybe a new medium, go to a new place etc...
The basic rules are:
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Create something every day
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Have zero expectations of what it will be
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Use looseleaf paper
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Resources Mentioned Art Business Membership Program - Get More Time In Your Studio To Create Course
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Artist Checklist
ClickUp
Plastic sleeves Julie mentioned
OneNote - digital journal
NoteShelf - digital journal
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss whether they research their next art piece or project - and the answer was a resounding yes! But listen to what they do - I bet you'll resonate and if you have additional ways we want to hear! Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- there is a lot of research that goes into creating an imaginative, realistic piece.
- research on where to photograph artwork, how to modify to make it showcase the subject that may get skewed in the lense
- the research should be accounted for in pricing your artwork
- How do you keep your research: OneNote, Noteshelf
- For Stephanie, she gets into analysis, paralysis - so she does best with just starting.
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Resources Mentioned Art Business Membership Program - Get More Time In Your Studio To Create Course
Etsy Bootcamp
OneNote - digital journal
NoteShelf - digital journal
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how we stay confident in our art and abilities despite setbacks.
Key talking points:
- Don't compare yourself to others, instead compare where you were last year and where you are now.
- Keep a list of your accomplishments.
- Remind yourself of your purpose.
- It is ok to re-evaluate your goals and set new deadlines.
- Create for yourself not what others want from you.
- Take a break and re-evaluate and restart when you remember your dream.
What is your big dream? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned Art Business Membership Program - Get More Time In Your Studio To Create Course
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss growing pains and how do you know it is growing pains or a signal that you should be doing something else.
Key talking points:
- We are always constrained by:
- time
- money
- scope
- To move past the pain focus on your dream goal and go through the goals to reach new heights.
- Check out the Goal setting episode
- Get support to help you through the growing pains.
- There is no shame in getting a 'normal' job to get past the financial pain.
- Another growing pain is lack of training.
- For business resources, your local chamber or library, or small business association will have some resources.
- Online resources
- Take in-person classes to expand your knowledge and network.
- Don't add to your growing pains by comparing yourself to others. This is your journey.
- From the growing pains, take a minute to evaluate what you learned from the pain.
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Resources Mentioned Art Business Membership Program - Get More Time In Your Studio To Create Course
Nimrod Hall Art
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss goal setting and planning for their art and art business.
Key talking points:
- Understand what you envision your life to be and then define your goals to drive towards your dream.
- Jule's JMA Planner enables you to define your goals and vision on a larger purpose. Check her planner out here.
- Create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) to create the step-by-step processes
- Take the time to plan.
- Don't multi-task, it actually degrades your effectiveness to complete a single task.
- Put time estimates into each of the tasks.
- Choose what works for you: batch or task or another way that you prefer to work - experiment with what works best for you and the environment that you live.
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Resources Mentioned Clickup (affiliate link) is software that helps Stephanie keep her checklists.
"The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing" (Amazon affiliate link)
Jules Planner - JMA Planner.
Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover (Amazon affiliate link)
Art Business Membership Program - Get More Time In Your Studio To Create Course
Etsy Bootcamp
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what we do to stay motivated working from home.
Key talking points:
- Checklists help Stephanie. She uses Clickup.com to keep everything straight
- Journaling ideas.
- Deadlines is motivating for Jules.
- It is ok to accept the days that you feel unmotivated
- Small chunks in batch
- Two types of motivations is internal and external factors - unmotivating is when there is not a return on investment of our time.
- Rachel stays motivated by taking classes, being with people, and dedicating time
- Freshening up your creative space.
- Take the time to play in the world around us.
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Resources Mentioned Clickup (affiliate link) is a software that helps Stephanie keep her checklists.
Positive Painter Group Art Classes: on Wednesday night 6-9pm Central and 11-2Central on Fridays.
Book Artists Way (affiliate link) by Julia Cameron - create a date with yourself or friends to create.
Alabama Art Supply - great, family-owned art shop in Birmingham, Alabama
Fabulous places to walk around for inspiration and motivation
- Anthropologie
- Jennifer Redstreake a watercolor artist recommends the supermarket
- Hobby Lobby
- Home Goods
Books that inspire new ideas and motivate;
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- Hamlet book
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how to organize your electronic files - why it is needed and some ideas....get a pen and paper for this one!
Key talking points:
- Organizing our electronic files is also a BIG topic of organization/reorganization.
- Jules uses OneDrive
- Rachel uses iDrive
- Stephanie uses Google Drive, iCloud,
- 3-2-1 rule is 3: Create one primary backup and two copies of your data. 2: Save your backups to two different types of media. 1: Keep at least one backup file offsite.
10 Tips to Keep Your Electronic Files Organized During this conversation, we review and discuss the article "10 File Management Tips to Keep Your Electronic Files Organized" article by Susan Ward of "The Balance Small Business" website. Be prepared to giggle at how nutty we are!
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Backup your files regularly
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3-2-1 rule is 3: Create one primary backup and two copies of your data. 2: Save your backups to two different types of media. 1: Keep at least one backup file offsite.
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Cull your files regularly - after Rachel explains what "cull" means - we discuss what files we can remove or archive files. Artists - do not delete reference images.
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Order your files for your convenience.
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File as you go. Name things properly and apply keywords (Adobe Bridge is a fabulous tool to use)
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Be specific in your file naming. Be sure to document HOW you are going to name your files.
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Follow the naming conventions. Be sure to document HOW you are going to name your files.
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Nest your folders (example: Artwork and subfolder Collection Title/Subject) - we start to nerd out a bit at this point :) 03_Marketing - 03a_Pitches, 03b_Instagram, etc...
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Create Folders in a logical structure.
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Another example:
- 2021_Pet Portrait
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- Client Name_Pet Name
- Reference Image
- Finished Image
- Social Media Images
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- 2021_People Portrait
- Client Name_Subject Name
- Reference Image
- Finished Image
- Social Media Images
- Client Name_Subject Name
- 2021_Pet Portrait
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Make sure you document the structure that you will have in place. Love the SOPs!
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Use the default installation folder drive
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Resources Mentioned iDrive
OneDrive
KeePass - manages all the password
SOP - Standard Operating Procedures, Positive Painter Art Business Members will have access to an advanced time management course that includes SOP templates and curriculum.
Adobe Bridge for managing files and assigning keyword
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how many times do you organize your studio?
A) one and done
B) At least 10 times in 5 years
C) More than I can remember
Key talking points:
- We notice we rearranged for three reasons:
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- overwhelm
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- purge and refresh
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- keep things at hands reach
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- Setting up your creative space when you travel
- Organizing our electronic files is also a BIG topic of organization/reorganization.
- Jules uses OneDrive
- Rachel uses iDrive
- Stephanie uses Google Drive, iCloud,
- 3-2-1 rule is 3: Create one primary backup and two copies of your data. 2: Save your backups to two different types of media. 1: Keep at least one backup file offsite.
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Resources Mentioned iDrive
OneDrive
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what we do when we have unrealistic expectations
Key talking points:
- Are we living in an age of "over-hypeness"? - YES!
- If it sounds too good to be true - it is.
- Look for opinions from people you trust
- Be you. Know your audience, know that you are enough.
- Know that the "success" stories are just 1% of the actual viewpoint.
- Realize that your journey is not the same as someone else's. And along with that,
- Look at your competitors or people you love and see what they are doing or working for them and see if there is a technical aspect you can apply in YOUR voice.
- Talk with people who are in the same boat as you.
How do you handle unrealistic expectations? If you do the Roadmap of artwork progression project or #positivepainter - share it with us, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Rachel, Stephanie, and Jules answer listener questions.
If you would like to submit a question for us to consider, please send your questions to: hello@artistssoar.com
Resources or People Mentioned Etsy Bootcamp:
Julie's piece was an experiment that she loved. Folk art Piece Destroyed Piece
Microsoft Surface Pro (affiliate link)
Sennelier, La Petite Aquarelle Watercolor Sets
Cushioned Comfort Anti-Fatigue Floor Mat
Ampersand Gessobords (for oil painting)
Art Pricing Calculator (the price has increased since this recording and it is totally worth it)
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what we do to stay positive.
Key talking points:
- acknowledge the negative, ignoring it will cause it to fester
- once you acknowledge the negative, then find the action that is needed to move forward
- remove yourself from the negative people - even it is an email, delete it.
- evaluate the painful situations to figure out the lessons that you are to learn to move forward.
- set realistic expectations...you are not that person you are comparing yourself to.
- This is your journey.
- It is ok to change your path.
What do we do to stay centered and positive:
- do our hobbies, prayer, meditation, create a different atmosphere
- be still, get grounded, get outside and be still, write down your negative thoughts and burn the papers (safely)
- listen to Insight Timer to help reset your mindset
- Do some positive affirmations
- Write and keep notes of appreciation - "Sugar cubes"
- Do a headstand
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Resources Mentioned The previous episode with listener questions: Listener Q&A
Diversify your product offerings using Print on Demand
Insight time - marvelous app to help you meditate
To aid your efforts in doing a headstand - Check out Feet Up
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the difficulty involved in creating your brand - especially if you have a name that is already taken by someone else or you have a stalker...
Tips:
- Make sure you Google your name
- With Etsy you want your name to be SEO based
- Add a QR code to your business card
- If you are worried about your security - choose a name that isn't related to your name.
- On Facebook, you can segment your personal profile page to share with just them.
What is your name? Share with us your story of how you came up with your name. Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
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Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how often you should be contacting your patrons - what is the proper number of emails to introduce your product, yourself, etc.
Ideas * Segment your email list and send the information the audience requested. * Document your email sequence (Stephanie uses Canva) * Marketing experts say it takes 7-12 touches to make a sale. * Save the emails that make you want to click as reference emails in the future. * Check your email 1 - 2 times a day. * Have a customer appreciation week/month. - Check out Jules Advent Calendar (available for the month of December 2021)
What is your opinion on how many emails are too much? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned Canva
Advent Calendar on Jules McCullough's website - get freebies and gifts from Jules.
Mailchimp - an email provider that Rachel uses
Holiday Planning Guide Email Swipe Files
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss lessons learned with doing business with friends and relatives..
Jules and Rachel created a website for a friend...that went south real quick...
Stephanie created a commission for a friend and the friend took advantage and Stephanie took a hard stance of being done...
Lessons learned:
- Don't turn over the deliverable until you have payment
- Always trust your gut!
- Look for a win-win agreement
- Know your limits
- Outline every detail in writing
Red Flags to look for:
- Your gut is questioning the situation
- They request too many changes upfront or have too many "visions" of what it should be
- The expectations change
Strategies to avoid the job:
- Price yourself out of the job
- Don't follow up
Do you have a story about working with a family member or friend? Send us your story at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Resources Mentioned Max Emporium Cards
Art Pricing Calculator - price your right art
Commissions - 5 key questions to ask yourself before you start a commission and Sample Invoice.
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how we come up with new ideas, vet those ideas...and this conversation evolved to a discussion about Adobe Photoshop because Jules uses Adobe Photoshop to take her art further.
Jules' idea evolution is amazing! Check out the resources so you can take her Adobe Photoshop course and see the artwork she created using the process she discusses.
Rise with us! On Artists Soar
Resources Mentioned Envato Market
Check out Jules Mcculloughs Folk Art Design
Jules McCullough's Adobe Photoshop Class on Skillshare
Other products that can be used in place of Adobe Photoshop to remove background: Canva, Adobe Elements, Apps on Phones, Gimp
Stephanie's Unicorn Series
ShootPro24.com - Edit Photo Service Stephanie used for some of her social media images
Our Websites and Shops Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question? Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie a change in their podcast due to an artist effectively cyberbullying us about our previous name "Art BS (business solutions)", after a bit of discussion among ourselves and our lawyer we came to a fabulous decision that is forward-thinking! After all we are Avant-Garde girls of the art world!
Join us in this podcast episode to learn why we decided to rebrand to Artists Soar!
Rise with us! On Artists Soar
Resources Mentioned Kiffanie Stahle - Attorney who specializes to help creatives.
Information about Cyberbullying - now your rights!
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Rachel, Stephanie, and Jules answer listener questions.
- At what point do you outsource?
- "I'm not a conventional artist...my boyfriend criticizes my art so I hide it in my basement. Can anyone relate to this?"
- "What's your most memorable response to your work?"
If you would like to submit a question for us to consider, please send your questions to: hello@artistssoar.com
Resources or People Mentioned
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss their routines and habits and if it helps with productivity and creativity.
Resources Mentioned Daily Rituals: How Artists Work
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Jules, Stephanie, and Rachel talk over art shows and time-wasters for this year and how to stay more focus and on target.
While we had some pains, we did have lessons learned that will helpfully help you. Here are our tips:
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Is it a reputable organization. Make sure who you are working with is a reputable company and review its competitors. Julie had a bad experience but the Licensing Expo was a great one.
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Know your goals. Evaluate what your future looks like to pick the right things to do for you.
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Evaluate the results. Evaluate anything new you try; and see what works and what doesn't work, then adjust.
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Focus on 1 thing at a time.
Resources or People Mentioned
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Do you enter competitions and contests: do they help or make you feel like crap? Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss competitions and contests.
Bottom line: Comparision is growth, it can be painful, but it is not death when you do it the right way. Find people you admire and that you trust to help make you better.
Resources or People Mentioned Check out Rachel's Pop Art!!!:
Positive Painters Oil Painting Group
Etsy Bootcamp
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel talk about their studio spaces. We would love to see your spaces. Drop a comment with a pic of your studio. Below is Rachel's mother's sewing cabinet that she is repurposing in her studio.
Things we mentioned: Julie M Studios is located in the Historic Lowe Mill, studio 120.
Stephanie's video tour of her studio, the R&R room, and back porch where she gathers her creative mindset. Check it out on her IG TV.
Favorite Tools Mentioned (besides computers :) )
- Art Tube Crimper
- Sienna Counterweight Easel
- Techni Mobili Sit-to-Stand Mobile Medical Laptop Computer Cart, Black
Follow Us On: Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Is your content ready for the holiday season? Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss Holiday and Christmas marketing tips to boost sales.
Resources Mentioned Print On Demand Vendors that Integrate with Etsy. If you don't currently integrate with a Print on Demand Vendor, check out Positive Painters' 3 Step Program To Create Products Using Your Artwork
- Printiful
- Printify
- Gooten
Art Marketplaces we use:
- Etsy
- Redbubble
- Society6
Art Pricing Calculator will be released on 10/5!: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-pricing-calculator
Holiday Planning Guide: Available to the Positive Painter Art Business Members. The Lunch and Learn is available to Positive Painter Members only.
Society6 Floral Wreath that Julie Created
5 Recommendations for Holiday Planning Sales: 1. Pick a Platform and focus on it - don't spread yourself too thin. 2. Pick the platform that maximizes your profits. 3. Plan your holiday sales in September and October so you can focus on fulfilling in November and December. 4. Prepare Gift Certificates for those last-minute shoppers 5. Pre-Order top sellers to help prevent shipping/fulfillment delays.
Follow Us At: Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss where they source imagery for their artwork.
Resources Mentioned: 17 Royalty-FREE Image Resources for Artists
Copyright Architectural Photos: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/copyright-architectural-photos.html
https://pixabay.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
“The price of greatness is responsibility.” — Winston Churchill
Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss how each of them use accountability partners and groups to stay focused and challenged.
Neville Simpson
Jim Solomon
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel talk about how to NOT overthink. (as we are writing a 31 item list of topics for our podcast!)
Resources Mentioned * Fiverr.com - hire someone who can do something that you don't want to do or overthink. * Art Pricing Calculator * From the Legal Offices of Go F Yourself * Website Art BS Episode
Solutions to help with overthinking:
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- Write it down in a journal
- Airtable - where we write ideas we want to do and enables us to get it out of our head and come back to it.
- Find what makes you overthink and then find a solution that helps you move forward.
- Find people you can talk to and bounce ideas off of to help you refocus your overthinking so you can move forward.
- Moonstruck
- BEE Grateful pattern from Julie
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Do you show glimpses of your artistic process? Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss how much to share and what to share with your social media or on your website.
Resources Mentioned * Hyper lapse App * Camtasia (Affiliate link) * Adobe Rush(Affiliate link)
Stephanie's Etsy Shop
Julie M Studios
Stephanie Weaver Artist
Rachel's Website for Bubbly Bibbly Podcast (books and drink recipes)
Julie, Rachel, and Stephanie talk about the frustration of social media. From the ability to be found and seen to the tools we use, Art BS discusses what works and what bombs.
If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review and subscribe!
You can check out their websites here:
Julie M Studios
Stephanie Weaver Artist
Rachel's Website for Bubbly Bibbly Podcast (books and drink recipes)
You'll be surprised what we recommend what website you should start with for your website!
Resources Mentioned * Social Delimina on Netflix is a great documentary to see how Social Media works... * Facebook Business Manager for Scheduling Social Media * Tailwind for Scheduling Social Media (Julie and Rachel use this) * Later.com for Scheduling Social Media (Stephanie now uses) * Hootesuite for Scheduling Social Media (Rachel uses this) * DuckDuckGo - a search engine that doesn't track your data * Rachel Miller "Set it and forget it - Social System" * Canva Affiliate Link - to create social media posts * Adobe Spark - To create social media posts * Hope Johnson on Instagram (byHopeJohnson) - how to look at social media.
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Follow us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bubblybibbly
https://www.facebook.com/StephanieWeaverArtist
https://www.facebook.com/juliemstudios
Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel explore the importance of having a website as an artist and what it means to your business.
If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review and subscribe!
You can check out their websites here:
Julie M Studios
Stephanie Weaver Artist
Rachel's Website for Bubbly Bibbly Podcast (books and drink recipes)
You'll be surprised what we recommend what website you should start with for your website!
Resources Mentioned * FREE Resource - Define your Website Requirements Part 1 and Part 2 videos and workbooks * FREE Resource - Create Print on Demand FREE 4-day program * FREE Resource - 2 Reasons to Use a Print On Demand Vendor * Kajabi Community and Membership Website Provider (affiliate link) * Art Storefronts - selling, print on demand * Google Analytics Class available to Art Business Members on StephanieWeaverArtist.com community designed for the goal-oriented artist who wants a balanced artist life. * Monster Insights is great for Wordpress Analytics. * Grammarly chrome extension to help with grammar.
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Do you plan or set goals? Do you work that plan? Stephanie, Julie, and Rachel l discuss the importance of setting goals and making a plan to meet those goals.
Resources Mentioned *Indicates this is an affiliate link, which means that we are affiliates of Amazon and Airtable and if you click on this link and purchase something we'll receive a small commission - and we thank you cause this means we did a good job! And note, these are products and information that we use and like.
- Book: 10X Rule*
- Planning for Creatives: Planning Mindfully with Action (available to Positive Painter Members)
- Book: Baby Steps to Success: 52 by Vince Lombardi-Inspired Ways to Make Your Life Successful*
- Airtable*
- Julie's planner
- SMART Goals
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
“Winning is not everything – but making the effort to win is.” Vince Lombardi.
Rachel, Stephanie, and Julie discuss how they measure success. What does being successful look like for you as an artist?
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Imposter Syndrome - It's that nagging feeling that you don't belong, and it affects women and minority groups disproportionately. Stephanie, Julie, and Rachel talked about how they overcome it.
Resources mentioned in the podcast: Interview with Erika Lancaster about Imposter Syndrome: Imposter Syndrome
Daily Affirmations App: Insight Timer app, available in Apple and Android.
Erika Lancaster Watercolor artist and instructor
Book Recommendation for Daily Pages and Journaling: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (affiliate link)
Community to find your tribe: The Positive Painters Online Artist Community
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Where do you find inspiration for your artwork? Stephanie, Julie, and Rachel discuss their own ways of finding creative inspiration.
You can find Stephanie and Julie's artwork and Rachel's podcast at
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Art BS talks about what to do if someone steals your artwork. Has this ever happened to you? What did you do? We discuss many actions you can take.
Our websites:
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Note: we are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice. Please discuss any copyright infringement with a lawyer who specializes in copyrights.
Resources mentioned * www.Copyright.gov * Kiffanie Stahle - Lawyer for Creatives * Graphic Artist Guild Handbook (affiliate link) * Copyright amendment of 2020: Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020
Julie 'Jules' McCullough: www.juliemstudios.com
Stephanie Weaver Artist: www.stephanieweaverartist.com
