More resources for this episode: Lesson Page Blog Video Checklist Inventory Objective:  Create 100+ Original Pieces to Sell This is where your creative process is already going to come into play. It's time to create inventory. This means you are going to create 100+ pieces of work. Remember, you are starting a business. You have to have inventory to open a store. Having over one hundred pieces of work ready when you open your art business will do many things for you: Allow you to spread your art into competitive spaces such as local government buildings, restaurants, vendors, etc. Have a ..read more

Check out our resources below as we discuss each of these action steps in detail: Lesson Page Video Blog Checklist Objective: Creation and art skills are embedded subconsciously. You create from a place of mind-body connection where the technical components of creating art are no longer a conscious activity. The first step in the creative process is often the one everyone wants to skip. Building your skillset is all about learning and practicing each of the techne of art until you master them. Many artists want to skip this step, often because they can copy or mimic from reference materials. H ..read more

As promised from my blog, here is the podcast where I dive deeper into explaining how artists should be using social media. Thanks and enjoy ..read more

Hey folks! I recorded this podcast episode while on my drive back from Houston. It sort of piggy backs on the last episode before it. I talk about how to find more meaning in your art and where to find examples of how art with a meaning has a better response and reaction. Thanks for tuning in! I’ll be posting another episode soon. P.S. I got my number wrong twice lol!! It’s 3253405742 text if you have a question or a comment ..read more

In this episode I welcome back Shelby. We have a very deep discussion about what current hustle culture is doing to entrepreneurs. The mindset of a life of just work work work is distracting from a good life. We also discuss how this applies to artists and where we shame ourselves into working for what we think we will make us happy ..read more

In this mini episode I wrap up some thoughts about this last quarter of 2019. 2020 is upon us and now is a great time to start setting some goals for 2020. I also give some tips on what to be striving for and how to set up those goals and achieve them ..read more

I sit down and interview a young loca artist that has just started showing his work in town. Jose is an ASU graduate with a BFA. We discuss his inspiration and goals as an artist ..read more

I had the privilege of sitting down with Michael Pritchett. Mike is an artist and gallery owner of Sirril Art Gallery in Salado, TX. He has been an artist all his life but eight years ago he left his full time job in Dallas to pursue his dream of being a full time artist in a small town. You can find him online on: FB - https://www.facebook.com/SirrilArtGallery/. And on IG - @sirrilartgallery ..read more

I am back with new episodes and more interviews with artists of all types! This episode I sit down with Shelby Seymore. Shelby is a “fan girl” that uses her inspiration to fuel her creative flow and create incredible short stories, and art pieces. She is truly a renaissance artist of the modern age. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram: mylavenderforest or visit her website www.shelbyseymore.com ..read more

This is a crucial episode if you really want to make a good effort at creating an art career. Our insecurities and fears play an important role in how we see ourselves and our art. It permeates into every aspect of our lives. Have a great weekend ..read more