Episodes
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Networking, ugh! - It can be fun and it can totallybe exhausting...
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the importance of retreats and traveling and the impact they have had on their work.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch
Jodi Nuttal is a fabulous pastel artist.
Go To Her:Instagram to see her fabulous work!
Key talking points:
- Find what works for you to network.
- You have to reach out rather than waiting on someone to contact you.
- BNI - Business Networking International is a program we have tried and found success in, but it is not necessarily comfortable for Introverts.
- Are we struggling even more with networking because of the pandemic?
- If you want to experience growth, you will have to grow yourself and extend into what you are not comfortable with.
- Get good friends to bail you out if you get stuck with someone who won't stop talking.
- Think about ways to get out of the conversation.
We'd love to hear about your experiences in networking and what works for you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- Lilla Rogers Bookcamp
- Audra King
- Straight to Ale
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Interview with Audra King who talks about How To Follow the Fun!
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie have a very special guest with them, Audra King from She Loves Her Biz to chat with us about how to find the fun in your creative business again!!
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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- Don't follow the 'shoulds'. And what are some ways to focus on what's important to you and not the 'shoulds'.
- Omit the noise: perhaps take a break from Instagram or other social media.
- To find the fun: the first thing to consider is what you want and then balance your schedule around that.
- For Finding the fun in Marketing Audra recommends Brit Kolo's resource called "Marketing for your Personality Type".
- Julie hates Networking who is an INTJ. So it is great to find things that DON'T work and then work towards what would work based on her personality.
- Stephanie is an ENTJ - does a weekly artisan market show where she paints and talks about the paintings and pets. And while she's there collects email addresses to continue the relationship.
- She doesn't have joy in Instagram but does in Facebook.
- Rachel enjoys Facebook Group because of the interactions and Google Ads where there are no interactions.
- For the negative comments, be above and beyond by providing the information or a link to the answer that was previously provided.
- How to make sales fun?
- The key question is: Does the energy you are putting in equal the compensation you receive?
- Don't follow the 'shoulds'. And what are some ways to focus on what's important to you and not the 'shoulds'.
Learn more about Audra here:
Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Follow the Fun Workshops
- She Loves Her Biz Blueprint - design a creative business strategy
- Brit Kolo has a resource called "Marketing for your Personality Type"
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.artinthestudio.com
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Listener Q&A - Biggest Challenges, Time To Create and Working in Themes?
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie answer listener questions.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch
Katrina Berg is fabulous an oil painter and podcaster
the CANDYcolored studio podcast
Go To :https://katrinaberg.com/
Key talking points:
- Question: what is the biggest challenge you have faced while becoming an artist?
- Question: Do we work in themes?
- Question: What is your favorite time to create?
We'd love to hear of retreats you've been on or know about, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- SocialBee - social media management
- Visibility Vixon
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- Art Business Program Positive Painters - Tech Talk is a session where we talk about tech things. Coffee & Create is a session where we get together and just create.
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Retreats and traveling for your artwork.
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the importance of retreats and traveling and the impact they have had on their work.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch
Amy Brown is a fabulous surface pattern designer.
Go To : A Brown House. abrownhouse.com
Key talking points:
- Benefits of going on a retreat:
- Retreats are a great way to connect with different artists and gain one-on-one time.
- Get out of your comfort zone.
- Get to know other people.
- Enables you to focus on yourself.
- Recommendations:
- Budget and plan for the retreat.
- Look for retreats that have a small number of people.
- Check out Uptrek.com
- Invest in yourself.
We'd love to hear of retreats you've been on or know about, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Business Checklist and Video Guide- make your lives easier as you define your art business.
- Uptrek - a great website to see art retreats.
- Logan Elliot - is a business coach for graphic designers.
- Cat Coquillette - surface pattern designer, licensed artist, and watercolor instructor.
- Other artists Julie got to meet at a retreat:
- Eve Staats
- Anjana
- Amy
- Erin
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Multiple revenue streams for artists.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss different revenue streams.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch
Anjana Mistry - Anjanamistry.com
A gouache artist! Fabulous detail and color!
Key talking points:
Focus on what you enjoy in terms of revenue streams.
- Sell online - lots of options! Shopify, Etsy, Facebook shop, NFTs, Art Storefronts etc. check out stephanieweaverartist.com/blog and search on revenue streams
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- Plan and try things BEFORE you select a website to determine what kind you want. Here is a worksheet to help you.
- Recognize what will work for you.
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- Commissions - they aren’t for everyone, but some love it!
- Grants
- Teach - skillshare is what Julie is using
- Print on Demand - Redbubble, Society6, Etsy, Zazzle.
- Sale of originals - getting into galleries, museums, or online.
We'd love to hear what do you do to make money, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide
- Art Pricing Calculator
- Blog Articles and videos about Revenue Streams
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Are you supported? If not, where do you get it?
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Do you have family support - does family support help - do you have a network of people to chat with - Importance of community? What to do if you don’t?
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how they get support and the value of support -whether it is from family or others. Do you have family support - does family support help - do you have a network of people to chat with - Importance of community. What to do if you don’t.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
NEW Artist To Watch
Elizabeth https://www.lzbthcreative.com/
A watercolor artist who is inspired by nature.
Key talking points:
- We do have support but it doesn't always feel that way.
- Since COVID the spouses have gotten to see what is in an art business - and 'coloring', 'painting' doesn't appear like work.
- Community is super important to break down to, support, or bounce ideas with.
- With a community, you have to be vulnerable so people can help.
- Voice what you need.
- Search for groups on Facebook, local art leagues, and local art museum.
- If you don't have time here is what we recommend:
- Recognize that it is a season and it will change
- Identify ways to save time (order groceries)
We'd love to hear what do you to get support, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Artist Gifts and Apparel Shop
- Online Artist Community check out Positive Painters for Support
- Shoutouts to:
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Print or not to print for local shows
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss whether they create prints or not for art shows
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Find out the demographic of the people who would attend to determine if you need prints (low-cost items) or originals.
- We now do Print On Demand
- Prints are made for local stores
- Define your purpose for attending the show BEFORE you decide whether to have prints made.
- Some of the shows are to get your name out.
- Reach out to people who have done the show to see their experience.
- Consider a QR code to have prints ordered with Print On Demand.
We'd love to hear what do you do to prepare for art shows, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide
- Art Pricing Calculator
- Juliemstudios.com for the Advent Calendar
- Shoutouts to:
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Procrastination, the artists evil. Do you succumb procrastination?
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss procrastination and what they do and don't do - perhaps this will resonate with you (I rhymed there :) !
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Stephanie: her personality requires her to be doing something all the time, but she does find she procrastinates on painting because of potential interruptions
- Jule: if she is the one setting the deadlines, she'll easily push it off. But if she owes it to someone, she'll stay on task.
- This is where I coach or accountability can help you not push off the deadlines that move you forward.
- Rachel's procrastination comes from going down rabbit holes, and squirrel moments.
- Draw out the 4 quadrants to determine what is important and urgent to meet the goals (Urgent-Important, Urgent - Not important, Not Urgent - Important, Not Urgent - Not important)
- Advice: Flip the narrative - make a goal of nos instead of yeses. Take the shots like Michael Jordan.
- Advice: Take imperfect actions.
- Advice: If you are really struggling moving forward find a coach that will hold you accountable, who specializes in your niche, and who is not a friend, who can be objective.
We'd love to hear what do you do to overcome procrastination, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Resources Mentioned
- Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide
- Art Pricing Calculator
- RanqIQ - a great tool to help create valuable blog posts.
- Millionaire Blogger Podcast
- John Middick "The Sharpened Artist" Podcast
- What's in a name Artists Soar Episode
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Finding Your Own Unique Style As An Artist
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what inspired their style of artwork and we found out what it boils down too!
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- CandyColored Studio podcast with Katrina Berg
- Positive Painter Apparel and Artist Gifts
- The style evolves with time and what we found is based on personality and your feelings.
- If you WANT to go towards something else keep pushing yourself towards moving in that direction.
- You know you're an artist when you begin describing the sky with paint colors.
We'd love to hear what inspired the style of your artwork, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Artist Checklist for your Art Business for the Free Guide
- Shopify Lite (update 2022, when Kajabi provided the information Shopify had a $9 version, now what Shopify has done is you can get the first 3 months for $1, then the remainder of the 12 months it will be $29 - which equals out to $9/month)
- Jim Solomon (a professional photographer friend).
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Why Women In the Arts Don’t Talk: The Truth
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss why women do not talk about important things in their lives with each other, like health, hormones, fears, and the stages we go through ...we all go through it, but we all seem to think we are alone.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- check out The Inspired Painter with Jessica Libor podcast that prompted this discussion. Episode 85.
- do we put pain on our artwork, or do we edit to what is acceptable or on brand.
- art is therapy to release some of the painful thoughts.
- "Keep Moving Forward"
- Find a safe place for you to share what is really bothering you. Having your truth spoken is healing. Say your truth with kindness.
- Talk with your doctor.
- You've got one life - be true to you.
We'd love to hear what advice you think women in the arts don't talk, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Rise with us! On Artists Soar!
Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com