Paint Rest Repeat: Art Business & Artist Marketing with Ros Gervay

This episode is a follow-up to episode 40 where we introduced the 5 ingredients to stepping things up and turning your art hobby into a thriving art business.   In this episode, we explore social media, email marketing, art websites and more. If you are looking for more eyes on your artwork, don’t miss this episode!   Sharing your art with a wider world may be driven by a desire to find new buyers...

This fortnight, we bring you a really different interview episode with business and astrology coach Robyn Saurine. Taking a multi-faceted approach to business, she describes what she does as a human potential expert, performance and visual artist as well as a yoga teacher and studio owner.   In this episode we talk about how you can use astrology as a guide for your creative business as well as un...

In this episode, we revisit the conversation from episode 40 where we shared the five ingredients for turning your art hobby into a fulfilling art business.   Laura and Ros big deeper and chat specifically on the topic of how to find your identity as an artist, find your style, create a volume of work and refine your technique.   We talk through the reasons why artists may seek an art style that i...

This fortnight, we bring you a really fun interview episode with the talented floral still life painter Kate Quinn. We talk about all of the amazing things that Kate does in her art business from original oil paintings to prints to tableware and bespoke art classes with her business partner Emily Day.    Kate talks about “Bloom” the bespoke art experiences that she created in partnership with fell...

This fortnight, Laura and I bring you a powerful and practical episode to help you step things up and build the creative life that you desire. This episode is relevant for all artists looking for growth and expansion, particularly if you are a hobby artist and want to move into the business or professional space. There is something in here for every artist.   Laura shares her belief that if you ha...

This fortnight, we bring you another fantastic interview episode with Tash Corbin who is a heart centered business coach. Tash supports women and non-binary people to create and grow their online business using marketing strategies that are consent based that aren't pushy and spammy. Her focus is on helping her clients with marketing strategies that are good at connection and have high conversion...

Perhaps you are a newbie to art and have never put on a show before or perhaps you’ve had a break from your artmaking and you’re ready to get out there again. No matter where you are on your journey, art exhibitions are a great idea for a range of reasons.   This fortnight, Laura and Ros chat about the benefits of getting out there and showing your work via an art exhibition, either solo or group....

This fortnight, we bring you another extra special interview episode with fellow artist Maggi McDonald. Who is a full time abstract painter based in Sydney. Maggi shares with us her journey in becoming an artist starting with going back to design school when her son was in Kindergarten 7 years ago.    Maggi started her art business by painting commissions for family members and sharing what she wa...

This fortnight, fellow artist mentor and arts broadcaster Willamina Russo sits on the other side of the interview table and lets Laura and Ros ask the questions. Willamina has been mentoring artists for three years now and is driven to help artists to take the next right step. We chat about the different ways of being a successful artist and touch on the importance of considering both the intrinsi...

This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you another chatty episode! The theme for this conversation is - are you where you want to be in your art career and business?   We dive into reflection on - what does success actually mean to you? And consider how your art career fits into your lifestyle and holistic picture of your life as an artist.    We refer listeners back to some previous conversat...

If you are wondering if you should start an art account over on Instagram or if you should walk away from the platform altogether, this episode is for you! In this episode, Laura and I bring you the inspirational Jade Warne from the Small Business Growth Club. A photographer, videographer and IG growth coach, Jade helps small business owners to make money online. At a really low cost. Instagram ca...

In this episode we are talking all things “Collaboration” - and sharing ideas on how you can find success and expand your reach with these types of opportunities. As artists we are usually working alone in the studio, so it is nice to seek out ways to work with others on projects to help keep us motivated, while also gaining extra exposure for our work.    Collaboration is a great way to build bra...

In this episode, Laura and Ros chat about whether it is OK to copy another artist’s work. Are you allowed to copy an artwork you see on Pinterest? Can you sell that artwork? How much do you need to change that artwork before you sell it? Can you create an artwork during a workshop either in-person or online and then share it on social media? Can you sell that work? Where is that line?   We unpack...

This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you an interview with Tessa Bartholomew who is an Intuitive Abstract Artist from the Adelaide Hills. In this episode we chat about her background with art from studying graphic design to what she is doing today.     Recognizing that sitting behind the computer all day doing graphic design didn't suit her, Tessa shares how she made the move to Melbourne an...

In this episode, Laura and I get real. We lay out the options available to you for making money out of your art and the various business models you can choose from as a modern-day artist. We debunk the idea of ‘commercial art’ being dirty and explain why you must make money to make art.   In this day and age, we have access to tools and technology that have never existed before. It is the best tim...

Episode 29   Interview With Eliza Ludwig And How To Price Your Art   We are back with another interview episode! Today we are talking to Eliza Ludwig a Business Wealth Coach.    We are diving into the world of finance again which for some artists may feel a bit daunting… Eliza knows her stuff and shares some tips for creatives who may feel a little tentative around this subject. She discusses the...

In this episode, Laura and Ros cover the topic of artist documents. We chat about artist CVs, artist statements and artist bios and discuss WHY we need them; the difference between them and what to include in each of them. Laura has even made you a workbook on this topic, so scroll on down and download that bad boy ASAP!   Whilst not all artists will feel confident in their writing ability, these...

We are back with another interview episode! Today we are talking to the inspiring and amazing Ange Miller.   We ask her about her journey into art and she recounts how she always loved making things and how art became a sacred space for her. She describes art as being an anchor for her soul  in her younger years.   While studying she recounts how she struggled with performance anxiety. Ange felt l...

In conversation with Laura, Ros unpacks art prizes, why to consider it and what is involved in the entry process. She shares her journey to date and how a single art prize and her finalist position opened up opportunities.   Laura shares that art prizes are a chance to learn and grow, reflect, learn who you are as an artist and gain clarity around what you want to communicate to the world through...

This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you another interview episode with Ballarat based artist Susan Nethercote. If you haven't heard of Suse before, she is an abstract botanical painter, she has found success in many aspects in her art career and she is an all round lovely person.    Laura has known Suse for many years from working in her studio and also featuring in Susans’ Podcast - The St...

We’re continuing the conversation this week on how to make progress in your art business.   Ros and Laura talk about the importance of playing the long game no matter your persona. They chat about the fact that good things take time, no matter how hard that pill is to swallow. Ros shares her experience with approaching dreams with high energy and being reminded that sustainability and balance are...

Ros and Laura are back for another episode this fortnight and are talking about how to make progress in your art biz!   They discuss what that might look like, as every artist is different. Each individual will have different visions for their future and they may have different values and goals that all play a part in what you choose to focus on. Both Ros and Laura share how they have made progres...

This fortnight, Laura and Ros chat with money mindset coach Sarah Falkinder and explore the complex relationship between artists and money.   Based in Ballarat NSW Australia, Sarah is an expert in all things finance and is passionate about helping others to master money so that they can create their best life. Think empowerment, purpose and simplification!   Together we deep dive into the topic, i...

This fortnight, Ros and Laura are back together and bringing you a conversation about how to make money from your art and generate more money as a creative person. This episode covers different income stream options for creative people. Laura and Ros discuss what they have done over time in their businesses to earn more money from their art practice.    Laura shares that one of her main streams of...

This fortnight, Laura takes the reins and brings you an interview with the inspirational artist Steph Wallace who talks about her career to date and her latest workshop offerings. Steph chats about her creativity as a child, her fine arts degree experience and her journey between then and now. Having explored all the mediums from paper cutting to textile art, Steph discusses the importance of not...