Artist Academy

I was recently interviewed by Paulina with the Gente Increible Podcast and she was kind enough to let me share it with you. Paulina is from Mexico and being asked questions by someone in a completely different country made me realize that no matter where you are typically the same art rules apply. We talk about how to build an art business, tips on getting started, the whole bit. This is also a bi...

So you want to be your own boss, huh? You’ve tuned in to this episode because working for yourself sounds like way more fun than listening to someone else tell you what to do. What does it take? What does “be your own boss” actually mean? Listen to hear the 3 mental milestones you need to overcome ASAP in order to establish a BOSS mentality.

This week’s episode features New York based artist and educator Corrine Yancone. I’m so excited because after we recorded this Corinne and I agreed to put the first 3 modules of her painting course inside of the Artist Academy Advanced! I’m so excited for my members to get to learn from her this week and if you’re not in the Academy then just listen up as she describes her course and how to enroll...

Today we have another solo episode all about everyone's favorite subject: Instagram. I focus specifically on writing with confidence, the benefits of letting your customer get to know you, and creating captions that people can't help but comment on! www. ArtistAcademy.co

This week’s episode features Ohio based muralist Pamela Kellough. I had no idea what to expect when meeting Pamela and in our first few words I was just flooded with warmth from this woman. She is a joy and possesses so much mural knowledge from her 20+ years of experience. Yep, Pamela is 65 and still hanging out up on lifts and doing all the things required to paint murals. We chat about pricing...

Are you blocking yourself from making money? I want you to make the mental shift to go from, “How can I make money this month?” to, “What can I do now that will set me up for a great career in the future?” I want to openly talk about this subject despite this voice in my head saying, “You’re bragging,” and be the motivation for you to achieve any level income you desire. www. ArtistAcademy.co

This week’s episode features California based illustrator and cartoonist Ryan McCulloch. Ryan is the VP of art and design at Mutasia which is a series of award-winning books, music, animation and stuffed animals about an island where everyone is a mix of 2 or more different animals. Example: Pugapillar. How fun is that?! Ryan is so fun, creative and willing to share all of his knowledge about cart...

This week’s episode features London based painter Aengus Boyle. Aengus and I recently met on Clubhouse, yet another social media platform for making connections. We were both speaking in a room and got onto the subject of podcasting. It went something like, “I have a podcast, you have a podcast. Let’s do the podcast thing.” He has a bit of a leg up on the marketing aspect of things with currently...

Common fears or complaints I hear from artists: “I’m not that good.” “I’m shy.” “People will steal my work.” “I’ll starve.” “I’ve waited too late in life.” “I’m not a motivated person.” Listen to hear why you SHOULD become an artist and why these fears aren’t actually real. www. ArtistAcademy.co www.artpricingguide.com

This week’s episode features Minnesota based Illustrator Tim Cortes. Tim and I were connected through Rob MacDougall of episode 137. Rob spoke really highly of Tim so I said, “Alright, let’s bring him on too!” Like Rob, Tim is also a sports illustrator and has made a great career of it drawing for big time leagues and various professional sports. Our subject today mostly centers around the idea of...

This episode is for the artist who hasn’t found their niche just quite yet. Art Marketing 101: Find your “thing.” Get really really good at that thing. Find an audience and a price point where people are saying “yes” often then slowly increase. Things like video, email lists, ads, art shows, all of this can add to your success but the basis is steps 1-3 above. So how do you find your “thing?” How...

This week’s episode features Alexa Jacobs (now Alexa Perce). Alexa has a really interesting story about how she’s following along with the family business. Since age 15 she started working part-time for her dad, Scott Jacobs who is a very established artist, as his under-painter. Not at all looking to make a career out of it, she went through the motions and tagged along with her dad to shows unin...

I am knee deep in print orders right now so let’s chat about prints. In this episode I’ll give you an overview of the printing process so you can decide if prints would be a good option for your art business. If you would like my recommendations for printers, prices, materials, and a complete walk through of the entire printing process then check out www. PrintPerfect.net

Today I’m going to walk you through the timeline of how I’ve paid myself with art through my entire career from the beginning but focusing on the NOW and how I’m altering pricing in 2021. Download the pricing guide using the link below to help you set a pricing system that works for your unique art business. www. ArtPricingGuide.com www. ArtistAcademy.co

This week’s episode features Canadian based illustrator and sports cartoonist Rob MacDougall. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Rob as he basically just gave me advice on how to handle my next illustration job. I am so grateful for his input backed by years of experience in the illustration industry. This guy has some stories and knows his stuff. Having all of these standard questions pl...

Consistency + Repetition + Group Motivation = Success in 2021 In this episode I break down WHY starting the year off with an art challenge will be the best move you can make! I list out the many ways to go about this and how it will be beneficial for your art business. Artists mentioned: @AimeeHooverArtist & @SophieGreenFineArt ArtistAcademy.co/challenge

This week’s episode features Australia based wildlife artist Carla Grace. This conversation is a look into what it’s like to grow slowly but intentionally. Carla puts a lot of time and thought into her art and you can tell that by observing her paintings. So much detail is required to get that realism effect and she is the type of artist who puts in the time to learn her craft before expecting a t...

This week’s episode features Alabama based artist Shawn Fitzwater of Fitz Signs & Murals. This episode is going to inspire you to get out of your own head and start reaching out to people to get new business. Shawn is only in his second year of his art business and is currently booked 6-8 weeks out consistently with competitive pricing. He’s making a great living, supporting his family, and go...

This week’s episode features New York based designer Corey Paige Bloomberg of Corey Paige Designs. This girl, let me tell you, I’m so impressed with the way Corey shows up online and with her art business. I thought she was much older and more experienced than she is just by the way conducts business. Don’t get me wrong, she has a lot of experience with having a mural at Wynwood and having worked...

This episode is all about why you should think about adding a little bit of an extra charge to the projects that need immediate attention. Pricing your services isn't just about the money you want to make, it's about the quality of life you want for yourself and those around you. www. ArtistAcademy.co

Today I'm going to explain exactly what I mean by treating your art like a business and give some examples of other businesses and their profit margins in the first few years. This should make you feel waaaayyyy better about being a "startup" artist. We are so lucky to do what we love for a living with little to no overhead costs! www. ArtistAcademy.co

Today I'm going to explain exactly what I mean by treating your art like a business and give some examples of other businesses and their profit margins in the first few years. This should make you feel waaaayyyy better about being a "startup" artist. We are so lucky to do what we love for a living with little to no overhead costs! www. ArtistAcademy.co

This week’s episode features surrealist painter Brady Willmott. Before you listen please go check out this Instagram to get a better idea of the type of art he creates. You will be missing out in this conversation if you don’t go see his art for yourself. I found Brady on TikTok and was amazed by his unique approach to composition and subject, and even the dramatic lighting he uses, I had to get t...

This week I let my husband, Ryan Sanders, takeover the mic and ask me questions to give you a look behind the scenes of how the Artist Academy came to be.

This episode is all about DEPOSITS. Not the sexiest topic BUT I think it can be one of the more useful. I’m going to be sharing some behind the scenes stories about times where I didn’t take deposits and have gotten burned from it, aaaaand times where deposits have saved me from a lot of extra work, and up until now where I require a deposit before I even put anyone on my schedule.