Art + Business + Murals

Today I am speaking with Katie Wyer. As a child, art was Katies escape from the noise of a household of eight. It was also her favourite time filler while traveling the world with her husband.  After having four children in five years, she longed to put brush to paper without the stress of toddlers’ wandering hands getting into her oil paints or mediums. After finding the space to paint freel...

In this weeks episode of Art + Business + Murals, titled 5 ways artists can make the most of Christmas, I dive into a variety of ideas to help you thrive leading up to the festive season. I know, I'm using the 'C-word' so early in the year. But now is the time to prepare. I know we, as artists, tend to leave things to the last moment. Not this year! As the festive season approaches, it's time to i...

In this weeks episode of Art + Business + Murals, titled 10 Steps to Land Your First Paid Mural, I dive into practical strategies to help you land your first paid mural project. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, creating murals can be daunting. But don't worry—these steps will help you build confidence and attract your first paid opportunity. You'll learn the importance of...

Today I am speaking with Peter Breen. One of the founders of Jugglers Art Space – the birthplace of a lot of prolific Brisbane artists. He has had two career pathways: as a radiographer in Melbourne, Queensland and Cambodia and as an ordained minister of religion. He is a self-taught artist and is influenced by his exposure to artists at Jugglers and short courses at Queensland College of Art and...

Are you lacking confidence in your art? Feeling like you’re not enough? Or can’t seem to find your voice? This podcast episode if for you! A five minute motivational monologue, reminding you how amazing you are. Listen to this episode whenever you need a pick-me-up. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have an...

In this weeks episode of the Art + Business + Murals podcast I share with you my top ten favorite creative business applications. Increase your productivity, communication and scheduling with these apps. The original blog post can be found here:https://www.sculleydesign.com/single-post/the-10-best-creative-business-apps If you need extra support with creating a profitable art business, t...

Today I am speaking with Greg Mike. He is an Atlanta-based artist and designer and has carved out a unique niche in the art world with his distinctive blend of bold lines, striking colour palettes, and whimsical characters. Drawing inspiration from a variety of styles, Greg Mike’s work is a testament to his versatility and creativity. Over the years, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his...

Does the thought of sharing your creative work with the public make you feel ill? Does it feel too vulnerable? In this weeks episode of the Art + Business + Murals podcast I talk about the grey area between being vulnerable and over sharing. Looking at how you may be part of your business branding and knowing how much to share is difficult. If you need extra support with creating a profitable...

Today I am speaking with Terry Guy, the founder of Secret Walls. Secret Walls is revolutionizing the art world with its exhilarating live paint battles that captivate audiences and showcase the extraordinary talent of artists from around the globe. This one-of-a-kind event brings together creativity, competition, and community in a high-energy showdown that leaves audiences awestruck. With events...

In this weeks episode of the Art + Business + Murals podcast I walk you through 8 steps to planning your first art workshop. From outcomes to scheduling, marketing and funnelling your participants. I also talk in depth about pricing and profit in running workshops. All the information you need to get your workshop idea up and running. If you need extra support with planning your workshop, or...

In this weeks episode of the Art + Business + Murals podcast I give you 12 (or possibly 14, or maybe even 15) book recommendations to support your creative business, productivity, finances and life balance. Loads of workbooks and creative expression too. The original blog post with links to all these books can be found here. Or to purchase the Creative Business Development Workbook click...

In this weeks episode of Art + Business + Murals I offer suggestions on making your studio the best it can be. Whether your studio space is the dining table, the garage or a dedicated creative space. From warming the space with rugs and pets, to storing items to make the difficult projects easier. The Studio walk through on you tube can be found here.——— Thank you so much for tuning into the...

Today I am speaking with Kat Roma Greer. Kat is an urban disruptor and creator of public art interventions that focus on positive social change. Kat creatively leads the global arts initiative Micro Galleries, is owner, writer and curator for women-identifying initiative, Urban Nasty, is an Advisor for French-based global arts initiative United Sketches, and was named as one of Australia’s 100 Wom...

I do not want you to listen to this episode. In this episode I talk about seven of the biggest art mistakes I've made in my career. From accidentally painting my car through to copyright infringement. All of them are embarrassing but I talk about the lessons learned and how I have made changes to prevent the same mistakes. I also have a studio update with a few bits and pieces I am working on...

In this weeks episode I talk about the importance of planning in running a successful business. I talk about shaving costs and evaluating the business profit. I promise you it is not as painful as it sounds. What is measured is managed!  Upcoming Art + Business workshops can be found here.  The Creative Business Development Workbook can be found here. ——— Thank you so...

Today I am speaking with Jordan Bruce from The Brightsiders. Jordan is a Brisbane mased muralist and contemporary artist. He is driven to participate and add to the visual landscape of public space. The immediacy and impact of graffiti on the urban environment had a formative impression on his way of seeing and engaging in art. From this platform Jordan moved into painting murals, co-founding Brig...

This weeks episode is a quick five End of Financial Year (EOFY) tip episode. A few things that I do to keep my taxes and finances on track. Believe it or not, I love EOFY and I share with you why, in this episode. Digital Download pack with invoice and quote templates here. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or i...

This weeks episode is about being gentle on yourself and working with your creative energies. Looking at your cycles and when you have the energy to create or when it might be time to do admin. Listen to your body and what it needs.    ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas...

Today I am speaking with Carley Cornelissen. Carley is an artist based in Brisbane, Australia. She is obsessed with colour, pattern, flora and fauna. She  studied Fine arts at RMIT back in the early 2000’s and has been creating ever since. She finds so much enjoyment in the process of experimenting and creating with different mediums such as acrylics, coloured pencils, image transfers, spray...

This weeks episode is a list of tools that ADHD artists might find helpful to support them in organising themselves and their business. These are a few ideas that our family (which includes wonderful ADHD humans) use to keep us on track. If you take anything away from this episode, I hope that it is that organisation is like a muscle that needs to be worked on continually. Some weeks will be hard,...

This weeks episode is long list of passive income ideas and how to market your products to keep the income rolling in.  A few of the companies I mentioned in the podcast:Printify // https://printify.comGelato // https://www.gelato.com/auSkillshare // https://www.skillshare.com/en/Creative Market // https://creativemarket.comPatreon // https://www.patreon.com ——— Thank you so mu...

Today I am speaking with Elizabeth Gleeson. Elizabeth is a Muralist and fine artist who says, ‘I’ve loved enhancing walls and transforming spaces in Australia and overseas. My passion for creating intricately detailed and patterned artworks has resulted in a style that has become uniquely recognisable; whether it’s on canvas or concrete. In this interview we talk about planning and outcomes of suc...

This weeks episode is about five important skills all muralists need. From weird problem solving through to physical fitness. A few talents needed on top of your creative talent to level up to large scale murals.  ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me t...

This weeks episode is about rejection. Unfortunately, rejection is inevitable within the creative industries. It is part of the process: applying for grants, residencies, street art festivals, EOIs, competitions, group shows. It is impossible to be accepted for everything you apply for, and therefore: rejection. In this episode I give some tips on how to manage the rejections and let’s all have a...

Today I am speaking with Nancy Donaldson: one of the founders of Art Lovers Australia Online Gallery. Nancy is an exhibiting artist and art educator with over 20 years experience in the creative industries. Growing up in Texas, Queensland she was taught to find the beauty in everything. In this interview we talk about what the successful artists are doing online to sell their work, online workshop...