Artists Soar (TM) is a podcast for artists by 3 artists! We discuss all aspects of being an artist - the good, bad, and the ugly. The goal of each podcast is to provide solutions so artists can focus on creativity and rise above.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie discuss how to grow your email subscriber list and engage your audience authentically. They share personal stories and strategies, like leveraging social media, and QR codes, and even involving subscribers in creative decisions to keep them invested in your art journey. Tune in for practical tips and real-life examples to boost your email marketing game!
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Authentic and honest messaging works best.
- Engaging your audience through interactive content like polls and requests for input.
- Using QR codes on business cards and physical products to drive sign-ups.
- The importance of segmenting your email list to target specific interests.
- Offering incentives like digital downloads or discounts to attract subscribers.
- Utilizing social media platforms to promote your newsletter and engage followers.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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Our Websites and Shops
- Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: Rachel's Newsletter
- Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Julie's newsletter here: Julie's Newsletter
- Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: Stephanie's Newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about their recent projects, sources of inspiration, and how they manage their artistic processes. From creating punny fruit paintings to tackling commissions and sharing insights on self-care, this episode is packed with creative energy and practical tips.
We'd love to hear what worked for you. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
Key Talking Points
- Embrace curiosity and explore different subjects in your art.
- The importance of taking breaks and incorporating "white space" into your schedule for enhanced creativity.
- Different ways to find inspiration, from music to mindless activities like paint-by-numbers.
- Managing the emotional attachment to your artwork and the process of parting with it.
- Self-care practices for artists, including reading, taking walks, and enjoying downtime.
We'd love to hear from you! What are your thoughts on what we chatted about? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com.
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Our Websites and Shops
- Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: Bubbly Bibbly
- Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Julie's newsletter here: Julie M Studios
- Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: Stephanie Weaver Artist
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about:
“Protecting your pictures, art and website.”
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Podcast Key Talking Points
- It’s all about finding balance
- What are you working on?.. A zodiac series
- Discussing how to protect your art while driving to see the eclipse
- “I think I saw your artwork online..” Yes. It was stolen by Temu, and other platforms.
- The gals get technical and explain
- Right click coverage and anti-theft
- Watermarks and low resolution
- Signatures, standards, and simple steps
- Reach out if you need help protecting your artwork
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://stephanieweaverartist.com/
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about “Artist advice, where to get it, and how to take it.”
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- What have you been working on?
- Huntsville Art Supplies - a place not only for reasonably priced high quality art supplies, but also for guest artists to teach classes and workshops.
- Kickstarter ideas
- Manifesting
- Who do you ask for advice on artistic, business, financial, or personal matters?
- Artist friends or students are a good place to start with advice on art.
- Unsolicited negative advice can be hard to take.
- Inner circle vs. outer circle advice
- Go to people who are in the business of art, for advice.
- Imperfection is perfection
- Bullet proof alligator skin
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://stephanieweaverartist.com/
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about:
“Goals: If the plan doesn’t work, change the plan not the goal.”
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Podcast Key Talking Points
- New year, new goals. What we’ve been working on
- Holding specific goals, ex. selling a specific number of paintings per month, being consistent with social media, updating your website, assessing where you are and where you want to be..
- Writing out your goals focusing on consistency, intentions, and routine
- Finding a rhythm through categorizing and streamlining both physical and digital processes
- Fun Task- clean up digital art files
- Helpful Definition: PLR- Private Label Rights is basically a license you can buy (the ''rights'' to something, if you will) so that you're permitted to republish, reproduce or repurpose content as your own and as you see fit -Google
- Discussing customizable video reel and story templates and editing
- Work smarter not harder
- Boujee bohemian??
- Fun rabbit hole
- Pretty feeds
- High maintenance vs. high expectations
- Mind shift (previously don’t suck)
- Breaking down to specifics (baby steps), logistics, ex. tagging your yourself, website
- Helpful branding tips
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://stephanieweaverartist.com/
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
We had some technical difficulties this week and we didn't want to leave you hanging! So we hope you enjoy this episode from the archives where we chat with Jess Miller and get tips for Instagram!
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Key Talking Points
- Jess made her Instagram account in 2020 as a result of losing her job during the pandemic and started taking Skillshare classes to get a creative outlet.
- Grew her Instagram from 0 to 92k since 2020.
- Curate your feed. Treat your Instagram like a Portfolio.
- Use Keywords, including your name and what you do when you name yourself and your bio.
- How does Jess work in Collections:
- Colors are consistent because of Jess's style.
- Directors like to see collections.
- Share your process, you don't have to show your face. You don't have to dance.
- When filming - just re-draw an aspect. By Shop Canvas Co
- Check out the Trends using Planoly and Later.com
- Use Mockups to show how the designs would look on products. such as Creative Market, Creatsy, FreePik, Canva, and Placeit.net.
- Print-on-demand providers also do a good job of creating mockups.
- Participate in drawing challenges.
- Host your own drawing challenge.
- If Content is King, then Engagement is queen! - tell the story behind the art.
- Be Authentic.
We'd love to hear from you, what questions do you have for us three girls with the gift for gab? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Companies and resources mentioned:
- Skillshare - fabulous place to learn new skills.
- American Greeting Company
- Logan Elliot - The Flammible Entrepreneur
- The Kernference
- ShopCanvas.co - for filming using your camera
- SocialBee - social media scheduler
- Planoly.com - great to see trends
- Later.com - great to see trends
- Creative Market - mockups
- Creatsy - mockups
- Placeit.net - mockups
- FreePik- mockups
- Canva - mockups
- Contrado - leather print on demand
For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- For more information from Jess Miller, be sure to go to:
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
We are back after winter break and kicking this year off with a discussion about Patreon for Artists and for our podcast. Do you have a Patreon? Tell us about your Patreon and what you are doing and we may give you a shoutout and share your info! We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com or DM us on Instagram at @artistssoarpodcast
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Stephanie was doing the research: how to fill the gap between being small and the large artists/podcasters to gain income?
- The threshold of when to get a Patreon, again, falls to the numbers: you need a lot of fans/followers before it is worth the time and money to do a Patreon.
- 2-3% will convert from one platform to the next. So focus on the 1st platform before moving onto another.
- The marketing of the Patreon and providing value on Patreon is the equivalent effort to other marketing avenues.
- Until, add a donation button to your website, or add a donation button to your newsletter.
Do you have a Patreon? Tell us about your Patreon and what you are doing and we may give you a shoutout and share your info! We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/ and rachelbelleart.com
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
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- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
- Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome.
- What was your background before you become a digital nomad?
- Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency.
- Where was the shift to travel and create?
- Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads.
- What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take?
- It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens. Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States.
- Google the place you are going along with the word "scams".
- What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome?
- Don't self-label yourself.
- Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s). As you do it more, you get more comfortable.
- What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing?
- Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand. Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines.
- By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands.
- What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated?
- Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you.
- Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on. Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork.
- What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend?
- See below for the resources
- Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate.
- The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners.
- Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022.
- Do you have any art licensing classes?
- Check out the resources below! Lots of fabulous resources.
- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- Cat's Creative Business Bundle:
- Cat's supply recommendations:
- Cat's Procreate bundle:
- Subscribe to Cat's newsletter:
- Free month of Skillshare link:
- Cat's weekly artist challenge
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The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat about the big question: how to stop being a perfectionist in art. This is a topic that Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie struggle with - do you as well?
In this art podcast Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what they've discovered when they let go of perfectionism.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Show up and do, eventually the work will be what you want or what resonates with people.
- Make the mark - not everything is going to be a masterpiece.
- Letting go of perfection you suddenly become more interesting.
- Connection over perfection.
- Creation over perfection.
- Letting go of perfection is a process of evaluating what is important to you.
- Perfection is a dream, let it go.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about why and how Stephanie does marketing research before she starts an art project, a blog post etc., and the intention behind painting collections.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Some keyword research tools Stephanie uses: Sale Samurai, MerchInformer, Ubersuggest, (affiliate links).
- Research how other artists prepare for collections.
- Although not specifically stated: you can research other artists without comparing your art to their art - instead compare the processes.
- Remember who you are trying to marketing to. Talk about it in terms of how it can mean something to them, so they can relate to the piece.
- Not every piece has research ahead of time, sometimes it is just about the painting...
- Random topics:
- Grocery prices
- Email feature on Shopify
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com