I've been using vision boards as part of my business planning for years, and they've helped me stay focused on where I'm actually going — not just where I am. Here's how to make one that works for your art business specifically.
Why Vision Boards Work (When Done Right)
The problem with most vision...
Learn how to build a sustainable art business that accommodates life's changing seasons, from high-intensity creation periods to necessary slowdowns.
One of the most damaging myths about building a creative business is that it requires relentless, consistent forward momentum. Social media reinforce...
You've Got Patterns… But Where's the Income?
You've poured your heart into creating beautiful surface pattern designs. You've learned the technical side — repeat structures, color palettes, collection building — and your portfolio is growing. But translating all of that creative work into actual, c...
The Multi-Stream Art Income Framework
Discover how to build a sustainable art business with multiple income streams that work together to create stability, growth, and creative freedom.
One of the most common challenges for artists looking to build a business is deciding where to focus their effor...
I've built two multi-million dollar businesses from my art, starting from scratch both times. Here's what I actually wish someone had told me at the beginning.
Step 1: Get Clear on What You're Selling
Before you think about Instagram or Etsy or business cards, you need to answer one fundamental qu...
I've spent over a decade building businesses from my art, and I've tried a lot of things. Some flopped. Others became the foundation of a multi-million dollar brand. Here's what I've learned about the best side hustles for artists — and how to pick the right one for where you are right now.
What Ma...
If you've ever wondered how to monetize your art skills, you're not alone. Most artists reach a point where they love what they create but have no idea how to turn that passion into actual income. I've been there — and I've helped thousands of artists figure it out.
Here's the truth: your art...
How to Vectorize Artwork Without Adobe Illustrator
If you’re an artist who creates work in Procreate, with line drawings, or from scanned artwork, you’ve probably run into the same frustrating problem:
You need a vector file.
Vector files are required for things like:
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fabric manufacturing
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Curious what's actually working for artists in 2025? Wondering if art licensing still pays or if print-on-demand and graphic design are the new gold standards? If you're trying to make sense of what's trending, what's fading, and where...
Estimated read time: 8 minutes
Let’s be honest… sending emails can feel intimidating. You send something out into the world and hope someone on the other end reads it, feels excited about it, and actually responds.
But here’s the truth I’ve learned after years of pitching shops, reaching out to cl...
One of the most common questions I hear from artists is, “How do you find the time?”
How do you balance work, family, and everything else while still growing a creative business that feels like you?
I get it, because I’ve been there.
When I first started Gingiber, I was a mom with tiny kids, work...
Estimated read time: 5 minutes
If you’ve ever wondered how to get your art seen by more people, you’re not alone. Every artist has those moments where it feels like your beautiful work is hiding in plain sight. But here’s the good news: visibility doesn’t come from shouting louder, it comes from be...
In this powerful two-part conversation, Stacie Bloomfield sits down with the ever-insightful and hilarious Andy J. Pizza, illustrator, speaker, and host of the beloved Creative Pep Talk podcast, for a candid discussion about what it really means to build a creative life that works for you. Part o...
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What actually happens when artists go through Leverage Your Art? Not the highlight reel — the real story. In this special roundtable episode, Stacie Bloomfield gathered seven alumni from across the globe to answer that question out loud. Painters, pattern de...
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Juliana Tipton has done what most artists dream about — she's licensed her work with major fabric companies, landed products in national retailers, and built a real career from her art. But in this conversation, she's talking about the parts of the art...
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Carrie Cantwell has licensed her work with Target and Pottery Barn, been featured in NPR's All Things Considered and UPPERCASE Magazine, and built a career as an illustrator, surface designer, and educator — all while being someone who had to learn, th...
How I Built Two Creative Businesses That Generate $5 Million a Year
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In 2011, Stacie Bloomfield was fitting an Etsy shop into five focused hours a week — squeezing it in after bedtime, from a 1960s ranch house in Springdale, Arkansas, while caring for you...
How to Start an Art Business: How Much Art Do You Actually Need?
Estimated read time: 8 minutes
Probably Less Than You Think
There’s a question I hear all the time from artists:
“How much art do I need before I start?”
It’s usually followed by:
“Should I wait until I finish my portfolio?”
“Do I ...
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Emily Jeffords sold her first painting for $1. Today she runs a deliberately scaled six-figure studio, has sold more than 1,000 original paintings, and teaches artists how to build careers that don't cost them their health or creative identity. The dis...
How to Grow Your Art Business During Economic Uncertainty
Estimated read time: 8 minutes
Picture this: It’s 2009. I’m up late at my kitchen table, surrounded by nearly empty art supplies, zero dollars, and a recession screaming, “Maybe this isn’t the time to start your own creative business.”
I...
