As a college art professor for twelve years, teachers aim to teach you everything to prepare you for the real world. But there are things that you'll eventually learn as you go out beyond the four corners of art school.

So, my mission has been to impart the most important thing you need to learn as an artist - how to make money - through my work and experience as a licensed artist, book author, entrepreneur, and podcast show host.

In this week's episode, I'll let you in on my presentation at Il Lux Con 2022, where I teach how to create a marketing plan that sells your art.

If you don't know where to start in putting together an effective marketing plan that makes you money as an artist, then you're in the right place. Tune in now!

Let's jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

What is pitching, and why it's effective? (02:55)

Why pitch as an artist? (05:59)

Quick licensing basics (11:16)

Research who you're going to pitch (13:34)

Ask them what they want to see (18:43)

On using Adobe's Lightroom and making a collection (19:37)

How to do some research (24:55)

The process of following up on your contacts (33:41)

Question and Answer portion (42:45)

Wrapping up my presentation (57:10)

Additional Resources:

- Learn how to make money as an artist here

- Grab a copy of my book on Amazon here

- Visit my website here

- Book a free 15-minute diagnostic call here

- Join The Artist Appeals Facebook group here

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The Artist APPEALS is a podcast dedicated to artists who want to learn how to make money with their art WITHOUT having to compromise.

Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

Do you struggle to find your artistic voice? Are you experiencing artist's block?

In this week's episode, I'll share the top three tips on tapping into your inner artistic voice so you can make a cohesive art collection.

And not only that, but I'm also going to… drumroll, please… unbox my latest art supply haul from Amazon for my new year's 52-week art challenge. How fun is that?

So stick around as we talk about finding your artistic voice, creating a cohesive art collection, design elements, art tips, and more!

(P.S. I highly recommend you watch this episode on YouTube to check out my 2023 must-have art supplies.)

Let's get started!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Unboxing my new art supplies (00:43)

How to find your artistic voice tip #1 (02:43)

How to find your artistic voice tip #2 (03:49)

How to find your artistic voice tip #3 (05:05)

My 2023 art challenge (15:20)

Bonus tip #4 (16:40)

Episode wrap-up (17:30)

Additional Resources:

- Learn how to make money as an artist here

- Grab a copy of my book on Amazon here

- Visit my website here

- Book a free 15-minute diagnostic call here

- Join The Artist Appeals Facebook group here

- Check out my online courses here

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The Artist APPEALS is a podcast dedicated to artists who want to learn how to make money with their art WITHOUT having to compromise.

Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!

Are you stressed out? Is life becoming more and more unbearable each day?

Sir Winston Churchill, an inspirational British statesman, soldier, and writer, has the best recommendation for those who are weary or those who simply want to break free from the mundanity of everyday life.

Take painting as a hobby!

Whether you're an artist or not, you can take painting as a hobby. Painting on a canvas or a piece of paper has some exciting benefits that some of us don't realize. And you'd certainly regret not knowing this sooner.

So, tune in as I read some of the highlights from Churchill's Painting as a Pastime book and discover what painting as a hobby can do for you.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

How I plan my 2023 (00:46)

Winston Churchill's Painting as a Pastime book (03:00)

Why should you have a hobby? (06:01)

The two classes of human beings (08:37)

Why choose painting as a hobby (13:22)

One of my big goals this year (17:27)

Few more striking quotes from the book (18:21)

The joy of painting (27:37)

Additional Resources:

- Learn how to make money as an artist here

- Grab a copy of my book on Amazon here

- Visit my website here

- Book a free 15-minute diagnostic call here

- Join The Artist Appeals Facebook group here

- Book mentioned in this episode here

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The Artist APPEALS is a podcast dedicated to artists who want to learn how to make money with their art WITHOUT having to compromise.

Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!