Artist Academy

In this week’s episode of the  Artist Academy podcast , we’re diving into budget vs. luxury pricing language—and how the words you choose can either draw in high-value clients or unintentionally invite bargain-hunters. If you want to repel low-paying clients, avoid words like cheap, affordable, budget, quick fix. Replace them with words like investment, statement, signature, premium, tra...

In this episode of the  Artist Academy podcast ,  I’m diving into the heart of my mission: helping women achieve financial freedom through art.   I’m sharing why I believe it’s so important for women to make money, how I’ve turned life’s challenges into motivation, and the freedom and respect that financial independence brings.   This episode is all about using your skills to c...

In this episode of the  Artist Academy podcast , I’m chatting with hyper-realistic painter and educator Christopher Remmers, and let me just say—his work is next level. I reached out to him because I was blown away by the level of detail in his paintings and just had to know what’s going on behind the scenes. Christopher shares how he left behind a successful construction career to go al...

In this episode of the Artist Academy podcast, I open up about something that so many artists struggle with: support systems (or the lack thereof). This episode explores what it’s like to grow a creative career without constant encouragement from those around you. There’s a reflection on the difference between blind support and honest concern, and how to stay focused when friends or family don’t f...

After a $100K first 1/3 of the year, I’m now sitting here with zero projects on my calendar. How did this happen?! I’ll tell you in today’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast . I take full responsibility. I burned myself out in the first part of the year, going full steam ahead with work and socials. Then spring sprung in Missouri, and I had better things to do than outreach and painting for ot...

In this week’s episode of the  Artist Academy Podcast , I’m kicking off a brand-new interview series—this time shifting the spotlight away from murals and onto artists who are creating and selling canvas work, just in time for the upcoming holiday season. I sat down with  Caroline Karp , a professional artist, teacher, and creative entrepreneur who’s built a vibrant career by painting wh...

In this episode of the Artists Academy Podcast, I’m sitting down with the wildly talented muralist Mandi Caskey—aka Miss Birdy —whose colorful, whimsical work totally stopped me in my tracks on Instagram. We talk all about how she went from painting in tunnels for fun to getting hired to paint massive fantasy-inspired murals for cities, festivals, and corporate clients. Mandi shares how a random g...

In this week’s episode of the  Artist Academy Podcast , I’m sitting down with muralist  Lacey Hennessey  to talk about how she went from painting coolers in college to building a full-time mural business. Lacey shares how she left her corporate job behind, fueled by a business-first mindset and smart use of social media to grow her audience and client base. We chat about how sh...

In this week’s episode of the  Artist Academy Podcast , I’m talking with muralist  Naomi Haverland , whose dreamy, dimensional style is turning everyday walls into magical, mural-worthy moments. Naomi’s work is bold, playful, and packed with personality—and in this conversation, she shares exactly how she got here. We chat about the early days of finding her voice as an artist and why sh...

This week’s episode of the  Artist Academy Podcast  features  Kendall Kippley , a muralist from Colorado who’s built a thriving career painting in the style she loves — and getting paid for it.   Kendall shares her journey into mural-making, from an early art education surrounded by nature to apprenticing under an experienced muralist who showed her the ropes. We dive into how...

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m giving you a peek inside the Artist Academy membership by sharing one of our core training videos—the second video you see when you join. It’s a step-by-step roadmap to becoming a professional muralist (keyword: professional, also keyword: profitable). I break it all down: what to do first, how to avoid overthinking, and how to keep going when you inevi...

This week's episode  of  the  Artist Academy Podcast  features California-based muralist  Hana Daly , who’s been creating murals professionally for over 20 years. If you’re the type of artist who just wants to show up and paint—without diving deep into the business backend—Hana’s story is going to feel like a warm hug and a gentle nudge forward.  We talk about how she...

In  this  episode  of  the  Artist Academy Podcast , we dive into the world of  Girls Who Paint Murals —Allison and Christine, a powerhouse duo who’ve been painting murals together for over four years, knocking out 1-2 projects every week. They open up about how teamwork, clear communication, and leaving ego at the door keeps their workflow smooth and their mural...

In  this  episode  of  the  Artist Academy Podcast , I’m sharing some of my favorite painting and mural hacks, many of which I’ve gathered from YOU—my fellow artists—and from my own studio experience. I’ll let you in on clever ways to use everyday household items like coffee cans, ladles, and silicone muffin trays to make painting easier and more efficient. I’m also giving...

In  this  episode  of  the  Artist Academy Podcast , I’m sharing Chapter 2 of  Mural Money —a sneak peek into my book that walks you through the early days of building my art business, back when I had more determination than experience. I’ll explain how I define luck as preparation meeting opportunity and introduce the idea of the “Luck Fairy,” who only shows up...

In  this  episode  of  the  Artist Academy Podcast ,  I’m  sharing  Chapter  1  of  my  book  Mural Money   and  walking  you  through  my  journey  from  business  major  to  full- time  artist. I’ll  talk  about  the  importance  of  getting&n...

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast is a replay from a few years back with South Carolina muralist Randall Kane , brought to you as part of May Mural Month— a month packed with mural interviews, book chapters, and all the inspiration you need to fuel your summer painting hustle. I was actually having a bad day before I sat down to interview Randall, yet you’d never know it, because I...

This week on the  Artist Academy Podcast , I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes struggles that come with running a mural business—specifically the stress and burnout that can sneak up on you when you're trying to do all the things. From overbooking to underpricing to saying “yes” way too often, I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m talking about how I learned (sometimes the hard way) to set...

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast is a replay episode featuring Cleveland, Ohio-based muralist Lisa Quine . I really enjoyed my chat with Lisa. She has this positive, honest energy that comes from someone who’s just come out of the thick of building her business— having figured out so much already, while still growing and evolving. We talked about her unique pricing strategy and how it becam...

In this episode of the   Artist Academy Podcast , I’m sharing practical strategies to help you get started with murals and land your first job. If you're looking to build your portfolio and gain experience, here's what you need to do: Paint a mural   on your wall (or a friend or family member’s wall) of a design you   LOVE   and want to be hired for again and again. Take a well...

This week’s May Mural Month replay episode on the   Artist Academy Podcast   features the social media-famous international muralist,   Kiptoe . I knew this guy had a ton of Instagram followers (285k), even more fans on YouTube (823k), and plenty of experience under his belt. But what I didn’t know about Kiptoe was that his hustle game is next-level—and that he started traveling the...

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about mural meetups—what they are, how I plan them, and why they’ve become one of my favorite ways to mix art with adventure. I’m sharing stories from recent trips to Florida, Costa Rica, Mexico, Barcelona, and St. Croix, where I teamed up with other artists to paint murals in exchange for accommodations (yes, you can trade your talent for a...

This week’s episode on the Artist Academy Podcast breaks down the results of my recently completed $100K in 100 Days Challenge. Saying “yes” to this challenge pushed me to think outside the box, and it paid off big time. I ended up making over twice as much as I ever have in the first quarter. I’m spilling all the details—from the unexpected wins to the strategies that actually worked. We’re talki...

This week's episode on the  Artist Academy Podcast  is all about the power of practice. I’m sharing how I’ve spent over 20,000 hours painting—and why that one thing has made the biggest difference in my skills and career. From my early college art classes to those 60+ hour weeks painting for Bass Pro Shops, I dive into the moments that helped me grow the fastest. I also talk about the va...

This week's episode on the  Artist Academy Podcast  is all about working smarter, not harder, in your art business. We’re diving into the power of the 80/20 principle and how focusing on a few key actions can lead to major results.  I’m sharing why you don’t need to post daily to stay relevant online—sometimes, one solid post a week is more than enough. I’ll also break down how atte...