Have you ever looked at your favourite brand and thought. ”My work would look great on that?!” If you’ve ever imagined your art on the local cafe’s coffee cups, as a mural or on a dress by your favourite brand then this episode, all about art licensing and brand collaborations is for you. If you’re curious about licensing your artwork or landing a brand collab, make sure you follow the podcast. In this episode I ask the very lovely and talented Jasmine Kroeze all the questions you want to know from contracts to how she landed her collab with Kathmandu. We also reveal something super exciting t ..read more

Commissions are a great way to not only bring in extra income between collections and shows, but to develop deep relationships with collectors who become life long advocates for your work. But how do you get those commission spots filled right?! If you’re curious about the commission process or just getting started I highly recommend listening to episode 4 first which acts as guide for getting started with commissions. If you’ve already listened to that episode and you’re ready to hear more, this week's episode is full of practical things you can implement today to see those commission spots f ..read more

Ever wondered if an art fair is right for you? In this episode I chat about art fairs- the good, the bad and how to know if they’re right for you. If an art fair is in your future you're gonna wanna listen until the end where I go through 4 things to make sure your fair experience is a success. SHOW NOTES AND EPISODE MENTIONS Artist Shout out: Go say hi and give Melissa some support! Rate and Review the Show: Tap here, scroll right down to the bottom and tap "rate" and "write a review." Come say hi on Instagram Learn more about getting started with email marketing. Check out these art fai ..read more

Video is by far the most powerful tool to grow your audience and make meaningful connections that ultimately lead to sales. Whether you’re new to using video or you’ve been using video for a while in your art business, you will find some gold in this episode with Zach Wolfson. From how to fit it into your art practise, to equipment lists and marketing tips- this episode will simplify and inspire you to start, keep going or level up your video game. I took so many notes! I also include my absolutely free resource that shows you how to get more life out of your content. Follow the show and ..read more

Have you ever considered media visibility as an art marketing strategy? Here’s the thing, there IS an audience of excited art collectors who will connect with you and your work, but it takes more than luck and a few instagram posts to find them. In this episode I chat with media visibility coach Jess Hughes who has been featured in Forbes, TED, and NBC to name a few…Why? Because she understands how to leverage media coverage to build traction in her art career. We chat about the mindset required, some dos and donts for getting featured in the media and the value of persistence and human relati ..read more

If you’re wondering if it’s possible to have a thriving and profitable online art business, this episode is for you. Listen as I share the mistakes I made along the way and the one thing that changed everything for me. One of my biggest values is that of possibility, which is why my very first episode is me telling my story. This episode will show you what’s possible when you refuse to let failure dictate your outcome as an artist. My journey towards being a successful, profitable artist wasn’t easy. It was pathed with obstacle after obstacle, but I’ll be forever grateful for those b ..read more

Exhibiting in a gallery, art prizes, social media, being a guest on a podcast, email marketing, brand collaborations, art fairs…there are so many possibilities for propelling your art career forward. But with so many possibilities often comes a huge sense of overwhelm for artists. If you find yourself in a place where you’re not sure what your next step is or you’re always looking at what other artists are doing and wondering if you should be doing it too, then this episode is for you. I talk about what causes that overwhelm and comparison and how to swap it for focus, calm and clarity. I also ..read more

When it comes to the beginning of a new season, people are often thinking about what they want to add to their lives. But in this episode, I want to encourage you to think about what you want to leave behind. In particular, the stories you have been living out of that you want to leave behind as you head into the next season of your creative journey. I found this episode very hard to record because I'm super honest about the bizarre things that go on in my mind. But I know that my honesty and vulnerability will help you get honest with yourself as an artist and step into your next season just ..read more

To reel or not to reel...it's not what you expect! I recently had an art launch that didn’t go so well. And I’m not embarrassed to talk about it. Like I always say- failure is prerequisite to success. My superpower is that I love learning- from failure or success! In this episode I chat about what I learnt about Instagram reels and when NOT to use them. I talk about the difference between reels and still images, when to use which and what numbers really matter. Make sure you’ve added the podcast to your podcast listener so that you don’t miss an episode.  SHOWNOTES: https://www.moniq ..read more

Were you always creative? Was being an artist always on the cards or was it something you discovered later on in life? Regardless of which camp you fall into, this episode with the incredible Phoebe Gander will encourage you to keep on discovering and rediscovering who you are as a creative…no matter what season of life you find yourself in. Like many creatives, Phoebe started off knee deep in paint when she was younger- before life, a “real job” and family realities slowly pulled her away from her creativity. Hear the story of how through the journey of motherhood, hardship and realising she ..read more