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Journaling is well known for reducing stress and anxiety while allowing you to process emotions and go deeper into self-discovery. Art therapy also has very similar effects and can boost your confidence while allowing you to express yourself.   When you combine art therapy into a form of journaling, something magical is created that can really lead to transformation and healing. For many people, a...

As we continue to deal with the tail end of the pandemic that rocked us all in 2020, we are starting to see artists emerging that found perseverance and something to hold on to.   Sarah Matthews is an accomplished artist that specializes in printmaking and binding. She's an Alma Thomas Fellow at the Studio Gallery in Washington, DC, and part of the permanent collections of Yale's Manuscript Librar...

In honor of Mother's Day and in the spirit of embracing motherhood (however you experience it), this year I'm bringing together 6 incredible women to share how motherhood has influenced their creativity, tips they have for encouraging creativity in their own kids, and ways to balance your creative career with motherhood.   Jen Lehner, founder of Front Row CEO and Front Row VIP Masterclass shares h...

As frustrating as it may be, you cannot be in a creative state of flow 365 days a year. When you identify as a creative, that can feel like a heartbreak and a bit of an identity crisis, and yet it's a perfectly normal part of life.   You won't always feel like you're in perfect balance, and there are days that we all feel hopeless and think, I've lost my creativity for good (being dramatic time to...

As artists and creatives, it's easy to relate to how crushing criticism about your art can feel. Maybe you know people who never bothered to pick up a paint brush, a pen, or instrument because a poorly delivered comment about their craft killed their excitement and joy.   Have you struggled with self-defeating thoughts like…   Is my art good enough?   Can I call myself an artist?   Am I really cre...

Building your art business gets stressful real fast when it takes you beyond the comfort of creating art. Still, marketing, sales, and engagement are a necessity for any person building a business. Why should you know your brand archetype as an artist? You have your own style and preferred medium of art, so is branding and archetypes really important? After all, you're possibly running ads, you're...

In June 2021, something incredible happened that may have included you.  Many people have reached a breaking point and are no longer satisfied working in a job that is unfulfilling. If you've been in this situation, you may agree. It can feel like your energy and soul are literally being drained out of your body.   Christa Forrest is living her dream as a full-time artist. She walked away from the...

How much would you say your art is worth? Turning your art into a fulfilling business that does more than barely get you from one month to the next, is a business skill worth learning. There's no need to live like a starving artist when you can use your creativity, develop skills, and start thriving in ways you never thought possible. Understanding the psychology behind pricing and consumer behavi...

Have you been struggling with creative blocks lately? For artists, there is a direct correlation to creative flow and inner knowing and intuition. Are you mindfully connecting with your intuition?    Allyson Scammell is an intuitive coach and energy clearing guru that guides entrepreneurs to become more successful. By being open to connection with energy or source, and carefully exercising your in...

It's been estimated that over 75% of the population experiences anxiety around public speaking. A fear of looking foolish, forgetting your words, or lack of experience are just a few of the reasons why the fear of speaking, or glossophobia, is a crowd favorite.   Alexia Vernon, Founder and President of Step into Your Moxie, dubbed the Moxie Maven by President Obama's White House, shares expert tac...

This is part of the continuing "what's wrong with" series. I want to make sure that when you engage using Instagram, that it's effective for you. I'm sharing 5 things I see people doing that just don't work. Hear what they are, along with the steps for your Instagram makeover.    What works on social platforms changes and this is a great time to check your account and make sure you are up to date...

When you're focused on creating and selling art, understanding how to optimize your social media channels can become a major roadblock. Social media can be super effective in helping you increase your online sales, but you have to know there is more to it than just posting images of your amazing art.   Miriam brings in the Online Presence Expert, Italina Kirknis. Although she offers Done for You s...

How to license your art is one of the most-asked about topics in the artist community. I decided to do a round-up episode and highlight some of the past conversations and put them here in one helpful podcast. Ronnie Walter : How can an artist find out if licensing is a good option for them? She explains what you need to know, and the 3 pathways artists can pursue. Lilla Rogers: When another artist...

Being an artist selling art online comes with unique challenges. Maybe the dream for you as an artist didn't start with making a profitable business, but at some point, every artist realizes the need to do more than survive. Creating beautiful art that is appreciated, valued, and seen by everyone is rewarding, but how do you create high-quality art that earns more than an acceptable living? In thi...

The Inspiration Place is hosting the first ever student art show including a piece from today's guest. You can see all the submissions at Schulmanart.com/salon Tiare Smith joins me to share her artist's journey. Like many of us, she didn't pursue her art for many years. She first followed the path that well-meaning people assured her would be better for her financially. Hear why she put her pencil...

Today's show is about your website. Specially how to make changes so that it works better for you, and helps you sell more art. I recently reviewed websites for my incubator clients. Many of the things they need to update showed up frequently so I made a list to help you have the best website possible. Look at your site. Where can you improve things? Pop-ups. Hear how to improve your pop-up for mo...

This episode is so much fun! Author and friend Terri Trespicio joins me to talk about passion, why it's not what we've been taught and why you should unhook yourself from the "follow your passion" expectations.   Hear Terri explain why talent is over-rated. People who don't consider themselves talented can be more successful because they invest in learning, executing, and developing their skills....

Today I'm talking to one of my clients who started her art career when her husband gifted her with art classes. She was hooked and decided to continue. She went to weekly classes and painted daily because she felt like she had to catch up with others. That was 20 years ago and she's still creating. In this episode, you'll discover: Find out when Susan first realized she was an artist. I asked Susa...

It's a new year and many of us are thinking about setting goals and looking forward. We know we can fill our days with anything and be anyone. How do we do the inner work required to truly achieve goals and make the changes we want to see? Listen to today's episode for goal setting and goal-achieving success. In this episode Miriam shares her goal setting and goal achieving process. In this episod...

We're talking to an inspiring emerging artist. His expressive floral art focuses on good vibes: the art of living a vibrant, intuitive life and the feelings of gratitude, happiness, and joy. In 2021, he left his job as an elementary school teacher to spend more time with his art and family. In this episode, you'll discover: How this artist balances primary caretaking responsibilities with art-maki...

As we reach the last days of 2021, I thought it would be super fun to gather up some of my favorite interview clips of the year. We've gathered up the best bits of advice for you from amazing guests on The Inspiration Place Podcast! In this episode, you'll discover: How to overcome your fears of visibility Inspiration to make your art no matter what The latest and greatest advice on social media s...

We've gathered up the best bite-sized bits of advice from the solo shows! Here's some of what you'll learn when you tune in: Why when you're feeling "not enough," it's important to connect Learn the famous artist formula for getting more exposure for your art Understand why the biggest burdens we carry are our own indecision And so much more For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/172 +++++++++...

We've been recently talking a lot about why an email list is SO important. I have the best advice from the top copywriters sharing their expertise and tips about what to put in your emails to sell more art! In this podcast, you will discover... Why your art collectors want to hear from you (and often) How to inject your personality into everything you write Why you don't need to use "flowery" lang...

Would you rather be a well-paid artist or a well-known artist? The real answer is, you can have both! B ecoming well-known is a great shortcut to becoming well-paid. Today, PR expert Lynya Floyd joins us to help you learn top insider secrets to get your art featured, utilizing the right publicity! In this podcast, you will discover... Why you need to work your way up the publicity pyramid when you...

Matisse's selling SECRET! What is it? How did he learn to master it and utilize it in order to sell more art authentically? In this podcast, you will discover... When people invest in art, they are investing in a better version of themselves Why, in the world of selling, you need to take the LEAD in that relationship Why it's not enough to just be awesome, you have to actively nurture relationship...