Art licensing is something most artists have never heard of — and that's exactly the opportunity. I've been licensing my art for years through my brand Gingiber, and it's added a meaningful layer of income to an already solid art business. Here's everything you need to know about what it is, how it ...
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...
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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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...
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-...
What Art Actually Sells? How to Start an Art Business That Works
Estimated read time: 8 minutes
What Kind of Art Actually Sells?
Art that actually sells combines your unique style with themes buyers genuinely want — and the good news is, you don't have to guess what those are.
Last week, we t...
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...
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 cohes...
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...
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 busine...
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 I...
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...
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...
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...
