The Inspiration Place

Since Spring is just right around the corner and we all want tidy up our studios using the best feng shui principles, I've invited certified feng shui practitioner Kate MacKinnon to give us some professional tips. The two most basic elements of feng shui is really about creating balance and harmony of good positive energy in your environment. If you envision a place that you like to go to, you can...

What does it really take to sell your art at art shows? Is it even still worth doing art shows? Tracy Lizotte joins us to share her knowledge and expertise on how to maximize your results at an art show. Tracy has an incredible amount of experience selling her art at shows, fairs, and festivals. Although the market may have peaked for doing art shows, Tracy finds that it's still a profitable way o...

Fear is one of the top stumbling blocks that keep people stuck, which is why I'm so excited to have author and mentor Robin Joy Meyers on to help us uncover some strategies that people can use maybe not to live a fearless life but hopefully one with more courage. With over 25 years of experience in the corporate and non-profit world in education, training and mentoring, as well as a Master's of Sc...

Today, I've invited the founder of Acuity, which is the scheduling tool I use in my business which has been a GAME changer in saving time back and forth. I actually now think that EVERYONE should use something like this whether you have a business or not as it has saved SO much time in those back and forth emails. Now as an an artist I wish I had had this in my business 10 years ago, because I def...

For 5 years Jennifer Orkin Lewis has been producing a daily sketchbook painting. This may sound like a daunting idea, but building a daily art practice can both benefit your creativity and nourish your soul. So how does Jennifer do this? We talk about what her process actually looks like, tips for starting a daily practice and where she gets her inspiration from. Jennifer is the author of several...

We all experience the harshness of our inner critic and the struggle to sustain our creativity though the noise. From an early age we learn that we should be perfect and flawless. But the truth is our flaws make us human and whole. And in turn make our art more interesting. I am excited to talk to Denise Jacobs who is a guru on quieting your inner critic. A speaker, author and creativity evangelis...

How can art help heal people from trauma? Susan Greif interprets drawings to help her clients form a healthier relationship with themselves and in turn a healthier relationship with others. I recently heard Susan speak at a speaker salon and was inspired by her message and her work with the children of holocaust survivors. She believes that art makes thoughts and emotions more perceptible so we ca...

Pictures alone will not sell your art. If you want to sell your art online, you need words. In this episode I look at the words that you use on your website. I am excited to talk to Kimberly Houston, a copywriter and web marketing strategist. She helps creative business owners stand out in an overcrowded market and has experience of working with artists. We talk about the 3 pages you need on your...

Today,  I've invited Nate Cooper, a guest expert in building websites, because I've heard from so many of you that you want to know either how to get started or you want to refresh your current site and are not sure in what direction to go. In this podcast, you will discover... The differences between Squarespace, Shopify & Wordpress Why you may want to build your own Why it makes sense to have yo...

Today,  I've invited a guest expert in human behavior, because we've been talking about networking a LOT lately. If one of your goals is to finally get in a gallery or get noticed by the press, well guess what, you've got to meet people. The reason I invited David Burkus on the podcast is because I am a business book junkie, and I especially enjoy those that are based on research, like Friend of a...

Today, I've invited Nicole Holland who is an expert in getting featured on podcasts because podcasts are quickly becoming the number one way to build and grow and audience of raving fans. If you've ever wanted to be interviewed on a podcast, or you're just curious about the process - this episode is for you. Nicole is an expert on getting publicity through podcasts.  She is the host of the The Bus...

Today, I've invited Gregg Clunis, author, creator, and podcaster in the self-development space whose new book Tiny Leaps, Big Changes is about to hit the presses. Gregg is the host, creator, and author of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes , a podcast, book, and community dedicated towards bridging the gap between the knowledge of what to do, and the act of doing it. His company, Tiny Ventures, focuses on cr...

This year Christmas and New Year fall on a Tuesday, which is the same day I usually release my podcast. I decided my Christmas episode had to be a special one and be a gift to you. In this episode I answer your questions. How do you know when to stop working on a piece? How do you mail a portrait so it doesn't get damaged? I answer these question, give book recommendations, talk about how to set g...

Today, I've invited Cailen Ascher, an expert in how to design your ideal week whether that means making more time for art or your family, to the podcast. Cailen discovered that she could get more done in less time after the reality of childcare limited her work hours to just three days a week. She discovered that not only could she get more done but she had the most profitable year in her business...

Do you want to make 2019 your most creative year ever? In this bonus episode, I share a recent fb livestream replay. You'll learn my goal setting blueprint and also hear why art journals are so powerful as a goal setting tool. LINKS MENTIONED: To watch the free art journaling video series, go to: https://schulmanart.lpages.co/painting-with-words-free-training/   To enroll in Painting With Words, g...

Today, we are diving deep into my morning routine. I've always been fascinated with routines and rituals as successful people, so I thought it only fitting that I share with you my morning routine. Making art, producing these podcasts, and creating my online classes is only possible if I start my day in the best way possible. My current routine is a little bit different than what I shared with you...

Today, I'm chatting with Michael Roderick, an expert in how to build your network whether that means meeting more artists, gallery directors, members of the press, interior decorators, or social media influencers. Michael helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders through the same methodology he used to go from being a high school English teacher to a Broadway producer in just under two years....

In this episode I am going to be talking about journaling. I get a lot of questions from my listeners who have trouble focusing. This episode is dedicated to a deep dive into the strategy that I use to quiet my monkey mind and stay focused throughout my day. These days a lot of planners actually include journaling prompts. The biggest roadblock may of us have in reaching our goals is gaining clari...

Dr. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is an expert on how rest plays a key role in creativity. He is the author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. He is the founder of The Restful Company and a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and history his research demonstrates that many accomplished people use rest in ways that help them be more creative. In this...

Did you know that as humans - we were born to create? No matter what your profession or calling in the world, everyone is creating things everyday- whether you are creatively making a cake, raising a family, creating plans for business or serving people. Creating is the joy of being human. We get to create things that never existed. Listen to this episode to learn why so many people have lost touc...

Today, I've invited a guest expert in how to structure and run your business. Mike Michalowicz has built and sold several multi-million dollar companies, but what he is most proud of is how his books have impacted entrepreneurs around the world. He's made it his life mission as a full time author to eradicate entrepreneur poverty - otherwise known in our world as the starving artist. In this podca...

Email marketing has really made a difference in my own art business. Although there are a lot of experts out there giving advice about email, how do you build a list when you're a visual artist ? When a lot of your interaction with customers is in person, how do you encourage them to sign up for your email list?   In this podcast, you will discover... 5 ways to get people to join your emailing lis...

In this episode, art agent Gary Levine and I dive into the work of art agents and the process of having art licensed for use in manufacturing products. Gary Levine is the owner of the agency Roaring Brook. We discuss how the process works, what art agents are looking for and how much money your can actually make. In this podcast, you will discover... (04:52) Who Gary's main clients are (05:29) How...

Today,  I've invited artist Tara Reed to  chat about art trends and how she works with an art agent. I met her at the annual Surtex Show in New York. This is where manufacturers go to check out artwork and designers. So if you ever wondered how that floral pattern got on your Kate Spade bag- the design was most likely licensed to Kate Spade by the artist. (sometimes manufacturers have their own in...

In this episode, I've invited artist Jan Schmuckal whom I've known a long time but whose success never fails to amaze me. She runs her own art gallery but you'll never see her art there since all her pieces sell within hours of being posted online on facebook. This artist doesn't use instagram, pinterest, or write blogs and you may get an email from her once a year. She has built a raving collecto...