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Vanessa Piche on Starting Over as an Artist: What Happens When You Lose Your Audience?

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Estimated read time: 4 minutes

What do you do when the audience you've spent years building suddenly disappears? How do you rebuild from scratch in a new place, with new challenges, and a shifting online landscap...

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A Lesson From The Artist’s Side Hustle: Finding Your 5 Hours


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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, ...

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3 Ways to Get Your Art Seen by More People This Month

 

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...

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What No One Tells You About Licensing: Juliana Tipton on Boundaries, Burnout, and Creative Joy

Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Art licensing has its ups and downs, from the thrill of seeing your work on store shelves to the tough realities of small royalty checks, tricky contracts, and partnerships that don’t always go as planned. This episode of the Art + Audience podcast is a rich conver...

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Carrie Cantwell on Building Confidence, Facing Rejection, and Finding Your Voice

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Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Hey creatives! In this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts and strategies that fueled Carrie Cantwell’s inspiring transition from film to full-time artist. Stacie is joined by Carrie Cantw...

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How I Built Two Creative Businesses That Generate $5 Million a Year

Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Hello, art fam! In this episode of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie pulls back the curtain on the exact productivity rhythm that has helped her grow two thriving creative businesses generating over $5 million a year. Say hello to the STAR Productivity Method—a fo...

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How Much Art Do You Really Need to Start a Creative Business?

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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 need a full collection first?”
“Once I have more pieces, then I’...

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When Your Art Business Stops Growing

Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Hey creative friends! Today, we’re diving into one of the hardest – yet most transformational – experiences any artist-entrepreneur can face: when your art business stops growing.

In this honest and heart-filled episode of Art + Audience, Stacie takes us behind th...

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How Gingiber Attracted Higher-Spend Customers and Increased Revenue with Angie Classen

Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Welcome back, art fam! Season 2 of the Art + Audience podcast kicks off with a bang as Stacie sits down with her sister and business partner, Angie Classen, to talk about something all creative entrepreneurs crave—what’s actually working right now in their product-...

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What Kind of Art Actually Sells? How to Start a Profitable Art Business (2025 Guide)

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What Kind of Art Actually Sells?

Last week, we talked about starting fresh with your art business. (Missed it? Check out Part 1 here.)

Today, let's answer your BIG question:

“Stacie, what art sells best?”

Grab a snack. This one’s fun!

Myth Alert: You Need Trend...

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When the Licensing Checks Stopped Coming: How I Reclaimed My Income—and My Power

 

Estimated read time: 7 minutes

Years ago, I got not one but TWO $25,000 checks from a licensing partner. It felt like magic.

It was the kind of income that changes your life.
I remember holding that check in my hands and thinking,
"I’ve made it. I can breathe."

But the following year? Everythi...

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How to Develop a Cohesive Portfolio When Your Inspiration Is All Over the Place

Estimated read time: 8 minutes

Want your artwork to feel more connected, but your creative interests are everywhere? You’re not alone.

If your portfolio includes everything from botanicals to bold abstracts, digital art to watercolor, you might wonder:

“How can I possibly make all this look coh...

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Mixing Family & Business: The Story of Gingiber’s Growth with Angie Classen

Hey there, creatives! The Art + Audience podcast has reached an exciting milestone with its 20th episode, marking the finale of its first season. Stacie decided to make this episode particularly special by welcoming someone who plays a pivotal role behind the scenes—her sister, Angie.

Throughout...

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How to Set Annual Business Goals for Artists That You’ll Actually Achieve

Are you tired of setting business goals that never seem to stick? As a creative entrepreneur, goal setting is essential for growth, but without a solid plan, those ambitions can easily fizzle out. In this guide, we’ll explore a step-by-step process to help artists set realistic, achievable busines...

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How to Make a Vision Board That Truly Works

Hi artists and artrepreneurs, and welcome to 2025! Today we're talking about the #1 thing that can change your art business forever. 

The beginning of the year is THE time to focus and plan, and I'm not talking about regular New Year's resolutions that get forgotten halfway through January. Today...

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I Bought a 100+ Year Old Church—Here’s the Wild Story Behind It

Hello, creatives! This week, Stacie shares a deeply personal and transformative experience that led her to rekindle her creative spark and reflect on the intersection of life and art. Here are the highlights from this inspiring solo episode.

The Power Of Stepping Away

Fresh off a three-week tri...

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Avoid This Costly Mistake: Insights from Mable Tan’s Art Business Journey

An unexpected tax bill could have shattered Mable Tan’s art career—here’s how she turned a financial disaster into a lesson for all creatives.

Hey, art fam! In this episode of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie sits down with Mable Tan, a Melbourne-based surface designer with an incredible journ...

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Black Friday Game Plan: Tips to Boost Your Holiday Sales

Hello, creative entrepreneurs! With Black Friday just around the corner, Stacie has practical advice to help you navigate the holiday sales frenzy like a pro. In the latest solo episode of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie takes us behind the scenes—sharing the highs and lows of her own Black Fr...

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How to Negotiate Art Licensing Deals

Every day, I talk with artrepreneurs who want to learn more about licensing, but have no idea where to turn, and thankfully, I’m the perfect person to help– because I’ve been EXACTLY where you are.

I have some very important information to share with you today that might just change your business...

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How to Grow Your Art Side Hustle

 

Estimated read time: 5 minutes

If you grew up imagining a world where art could be your day job, you’re in the right place! Every artist out there is capable of beginning a creative side hustle that truly works for them, and building from there. (Yes, I’m talking to you!) 

Not only is an arti...

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