Artist Academy

This week’s episode features an equestrian oil painter from Kentucky, Stephanie Hilen. Stephanie was actually requested to be on this podcast. A listener sent me a DM with their five favorite artists and Stephanie was at the top of the list. So if you didn’t know that you can request artists to be interviewed, now you do! Just send me an email or direct message and I will do my best to get them on...

This week’s episode features the business brain of the internationally famous Montague duo, Courtney Montague. If you do not know who Courtney and Kelsey Montague are then you are probably living under a rock because even Taylor Swift knows who they are. The Montague sisters completed a pair of giant butterfly wings for her this past year among several other interactive photo op art pieces for big...

What is an algorithm? How can you make it work for you? Is it possible to spot and create viral content? All of these questions are answered to help you grow your audience in the easiest way possible! Www. ArtistAcademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt

This week’s episode features Russian artist living in California, Kate Tova. Kate was such a joy to get to know. You know how you meet someone and can tell within the first few minutes that they are just a genuinely good person? Well, to me, that’s Kate. Her genuineness shines through in all of her answers throughout this interview and I think we can all take away something from all the informatio...

You have no idea how many times I get hired for jobs due to another artist losing that job because they failed to show up or communicate. It’s crazy! So today I wanted to go over a few basic business etiquette rules that I know will help you out in building your art business. www.artistacademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt

The Power of Practice and Networking with Rich Marks This week’s episode features Arizona based muralist, Rich Marks. I met Rich through this month’s January Paint Challenge: 31 paintings in 31 days. Rich had heard about the challenge and started tagging me in his daily posts and it didn’t take long for me to notice what an experienced painter he was. There were so many days that I saw his work an...

Do you have what it takes to complete the 100 day challenge? The rules are simple... paint (or draw or sculpt or just create) for 30 minutes every day. This simple task will eventually form into a habit and drastically increase the likelihood of your success as an artist. Listen to hear the many other benefits of completing a 100 day challenge! Www. ArtistAcademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaeh...

This week’s episode features Artist Academy Advanced Member, Mandy Tardif. So in the Advanced Membership some week’s I’ll do an artist spotlight where I bring one of the members on live with me and usually it’s because they have a specific question or in Mandy’s case, it’s because she has an amazing story to tell. She has been through a lot in her lifetime and has come through it better than ever....

In this episode I share several stories of how I work with clients on a budget. It can sometimes be tough getting businesses to pay full price, especially in the Midwest, but just because they can’t afford it doesn’t mean all is lost. It’s completely okay to settle for a trade when it’s mutually beneficial. www.artistacademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt

This week’s episode features one of my favorite oil painters from the UK, Katy Jade Dobson. There’s just something about Katy’s style of art that I’m so infatuated with. Her use of color and combining facial elements with wildlife is just so unique and unlike anything else I’ve ever come across. It actually really inspires me to think outside my box and to possibly create something a little bit di...

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This week’s episode features our first returning guest artist, Laurence White. I first met Laurence about 6 months ago when he came on to chat with me live here on this podcast and we talked all things social media. So this time it was nice to just catch up and see how his social media strategies are working and how he’s been able to take the transition from doing art part time to doing art the ma...

This episode breaks down the simple strategy of how to reflect on 2019 in order to make a successful plan for 2020. Also get the scoop what went on behind the scenes in the first year of the Artist Academy; the good, the bad, and what’s ahead! www.artistacademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt

Join our January paint challenge at https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistacademy or by using the hashtag #31Paintingsin31Days or #JanuaryPaintChallenge www.artistacademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt

This week’s episode features Artist Academy Advanced student, Lyssa Bowen, who just happens to be an art show veteran. Lyssa has been with me since the very first day I opened the doors to the Artist Academy, and I have to brag on her for a quick second due to the fact that this woman works her buns off to achieve her goals. She is a Rockstar student and today I wanted to get her on to talk about...

VIDEO: https://www.artistacademy.co/blog/residualincome Don’t believe the myth that you can set some kind of residual income machine up and it works for you while you sip fruity drinks on the beach. That just isn’t real. What is real is thinking smart and working hard to set up systems in your business that allow you to profit without trading time for dollars. In this episode I uncover the methods...

This episode uncovers what 3 tier pricing is and why it might be smart to consider this method for your art business. The psychology behind why people buy art often has to do with the price point almost as much as the visual aspect. You could be ignoring an entire segment of customers by not taking perceived value into consideration. Listen to this episode for clarity on the 3 tier pricing subject...

This week’s episode features California based wildlife artist, Aimee Hoover. I was so pleasantly surprised with how real Aimee is and how she showed up with such honest feedback in this interview. And I asked her all the questions like, “How do you get the majority of your sales?” and, “What are the processes behind her dynamic, realistic paintings?” She lets us know everything from where she gets...

Use this simple strategy to make quick cash and to promote your business this holiday season. Seriously, this is one of the easiest pitches you will ever make. Holiday window painting is an easy YES to a business because who doesn’t like to show off their Christmas spirit?! https://www.artistacademy.co/HolidayWindowPainting www.artistacademy.co www.instagram.com/artbyandreaehrhardt

This week’s episode features yet another Artist Academy Advanced student who is booked out this holiday season, Samm Wehman. Samm has been a student for the past few months and this conversation was our first official virtual meetup; the first of many to come! We talk about a number of things but something that really stood out to me was Samm’s passion for animals which ultimately led to art succe...

This week’s episode features another Artist Academy Advanced student who’s doing big things, Christine Riutzel. I first met Christine about a year ago when I was doing a project in Branson and she was introduced to me as the artist who was painting Skateland. As you listen to this episode I urge you to go check out Christine’s Instagram (@beautyfromlight) so you get a visual of who she is and what...

This week’s episode features Artist Academy Advanced student Meg Wagler. Meg has been a student for several months and just recently has taken the leap out of her comfy 9-5 position working for another company as an illustrator into the independent contractor life of a muralist. I first met Meg about 6 months ago or so when she reached out and asked to meet up and shadow me on the job for the day....

This week’s episode features California based artist, Jenna Rainey. Jenna is a CEO, illustrator, calligrapher, and new mother who has built her art business to 7 figures. Honestly, I feel like Jenna is myself just a few years ahead of me which is why I was latching on to every word she said from advice on being a new mom to hiring help and everything in between. Jenna teaches courses to help artis...

This week’s episode features New York based, hyperrealism artist Nick Sider. This guy is sooo good at what he does! After just 5 years of being in the art game, Nick sells out paintings as quick as he completes them and how does he do it? On Instagram! What an amazing time we’re living in to have the internet as free advertising at our fingertips and to quote Nick, “you are leaving money on the ta...

This week’s episode features Shaunna Russell but you might know her as @weekdaybest on social media. Shaunna paints these beautiful rainbow style pet portraits. Her colors are so bright and fun so you can imagine why she caught my eye on Instagram over a year ago. Shaunna’s story is an inspiring one with one reason being that she started her art career with two very young kids at home. I think she...