What does it take to completely reinvent yourself as an artist — in your 40s, while homeschooling three kids, with zero formal art training? That's exactly what Mandy Corcoran did, and in Episode 2 of the Art + Audience podcast, she breaks down the mindset shifts, tools, and business decisions that ...
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What actually separates the artists who build thriving businesses from the ones who stay stuck? In Episode 3 of the Art + Audience podcast, I'm sharing the six key traits I've seen show up again and again — in my own business, and in the businesses of the...
The Comparison Trap for Artists: Have you ever felt like no matter what you are doing in your own art practice or business, there’s someone else who is ALWAYS further ahead than you? It is easy to get distracted from our own growth and journey when we look at other people and what is happening in th...
Do You Feel Like An Imposter? Do you ever feel like you are not good enough to go after your dreams? OR, do you feel like you are doing something that you’ve always dreamt of doing, but you are afraid, deep down inside, you aren’t good enough, or that you’ve fooled people into thinking that you are ...
Today I want to pull back the curtain when it comes to Leveraging my own Art! What does it mean to Leverage Your Art? For me, it means you make great art and then use that art in multiple ways that lead to income. Let’s dive in to my income streams as a thriving artist.
I TEACH THAT IT IS IMPORTAN...
Last week I shared about making art people want to purchase. This week, we dive into Art Licensing.
I mentioned that in order to make money from your art, focusing on designing for customers is going to be essential. We have to focus on taking our art and making it as powerful and as sellable as p...
Hello my fellow aspiring Licensed Artists! Stacie here. I’ve been cooking up a little “THANK YOU” for you to say thanks for being a part of this online community. BECAUSE I LIKE HANGING OUT WITH YOU and sharing with you how you can find success with getting your art onto products. That’s why I made ...
Hello friends!
Monday morning when I opened up my laptop to begin my week’s work, I read an e-mail in my inbox from someone on my newsletter list.
They asked me if they want to have a career in art licensing and building a brand like mine, where they should start, because they want to focus on the...
Small businesses & makers know that weeks after Thanksgiving mark the busiest sales season of the year. We’ve got to make it count, right? Here’s a Holiday Prep Guide for Artists.
I’VE BEEN SELLING MY ART DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR THE LAST 15 YEARS, SO I’VE LEARNED A THING OR TWO ABOUT HOW TO ...
START YOUR DAY OFF WITH A CREATIVE MINDSET
Mindset matters. I created a free printable “Daily Creative Affirmations” sheet for you.
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Print in color or in black in white onto 8.5″x11″ paper.
Print out this daily affirmation list and put ...
On September 15th, 2020, a book that I wrote and illustrated for Andrews McMeel Publishing was published. The book is an illustrative guide to reconnecting with your creative self. I called it “Give Yourself Margin“. Today I am celebrating my book’s 1 year birthday.
Wondering how to name your art business? Naming your business can feel like the MOST IMPORTANT part of launching your creative career. It can also be the single thing that keeps us moving forward in our creative endeavors. “If I could just come up with the PERFECT name, then I would start”……. is som...
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I bet you’ve walked through your favorite retail store or shopped online, and said to yourself, “I would LOVE to design for this company… but HOW do I get my work in front of the right people? How do artists and designers land those big collaborations? It feels so mysterious.”
I ...
We’ve gathered top secret tips from industry experts with their PERSONAL ADVICE for finding your creative voice and for growing your creative business. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
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Sometimes when we’ve got a lot to do, it can be extremely overwhelming. I know a lot more of us are working from home right now as well, which is a big shift! Trying to get things done from home can be a challenge when you’re first getting into it, so I’ve put togethe...
Estimated read time: 8 minutes
Brain dump: the act or an instance of comprehensively and uncritically expressing and recording one’s thoughts and ideas (as on a particular topic)
Brain dumping (or brain storming) is one of my all-time favorite creative exercises. Basically, it’s making a giant li...
Hello, creatives! In another inspiring episode of Art + Audience, Stacie sat down with Brooke Glaser, an illustrator whose art has graced products for Target, greeting cards, and more. Beyond her impressive portfolio, Brooke has guided over 270,000 artists through her classes and resources. This epi...
