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Andy J. Pizza on How to Build a Creative Career as a Neurodivergent Artist

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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Is Leverage Your Art Worth It? Alumni Share Their Honest Results

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

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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 on Building Confidence, Facing Rejection, and Finding Your Voice

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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...

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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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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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Rebecca Woolbright’s Art Career Transformation with Leverage Your Art


There is no better way to find out what a course can truly offer you than hearing from the people who have taken it! Today in our student series, we’re featuring Rebecca Woolbright. What she has done with the knowledge she found in Leverage Your Art is truly inspirational.

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The Secret That’s Taking Me All the Way to Scotland

Hello, creatives! In this episode of Art + Audience, Stacie revealed a juicy secret that’s bound to inspire artists and aspiring entrepreneurs alike—she’s writing a new book! Let’s dive into her incredible journey from a vision board dream to an upcoming release with Hay House Publishing.

The Bi...

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Emily Johnson: How Leverage Your Art Changed My Art Business

 

Why do I offer my flagship course, Leverage Your Art? To help artists like YOU.

That’s why I center the stories of artists who have completed the course. Don’t take my word for how great Leverage is– listen to the feedback of my real students and their tangible results. 

Today, I’m featuring ...

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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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The Joy in Art: How Shelly Kim Turned Burnout into Opportunity

Hello, art fam! In this episode of the Art + Audience podcast, Stacie welcomes Shelly Kim, the creative powerhouse behind Letters by Shells. Shelly’s journey is a masterclass in embracing change, exploring new mediums, and finding joy in the art-making process. Whether you’re an aspiring artist o...

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Finding Your Creative Voice with Genna Blackburn: Building a Cohesive Brand and Audience

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Today on Art + Audience, Stacie is joined by the talented illustrator, surface designer, and educator, Genna Blackburn. From designing for children’s products to building a supportive community...

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Finding Clarity: Sandra Mejia on Narrowing Your Creative Focus

In this episode, Stacie sits down with Sandra Mejia, a Colombian-born, Canadian-based illustrator and pattern designer. Sandra shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to the creative sphere, navigating personal and professional challenges, and ultimately discovering her passion for ...

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Building Your Creative Career: Secrets to Success in Art Licensing with Jehane

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Jehane Boden Spiers has seen the art licensing world from every angle. She started as a freelance artist, licensing her own textile designs to brands like Sanderson Fabrics and John Lewis — doing it for over 15 years before making a move that surprised...

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Scaling Up: From 30 Shops to 170 – with Rebecca Woolbright

Hello, art fam! In this episode of Art + Audience, Stacie Bloomfield chats with Rebecca Woolbright, a dynamic and vibrant artist whose business journey is nothing short of inspiring. From starting with a simple portfolio and some washi tape to creating a thriving art business, Rebecca’s story is ...

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Ashley Paggi’s Artful Oops: Lessons from a Licensing Lapse

What happens when you land a real art licensing deal — and then watch it slowly go sideways? That's exactly what happened to Ashley Paggi of Ash Cascade Design. She had a contract. She had a deal. And then the company started doing things with her art they were never supposed to do.

 

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What is Art + Audience?

If you've ever wondered what it really looks like to build a multimillion-dollar art business from a kitchen table — this is the podcast that answers that question honestly. In Episode 1 of Art + Audience, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own journey: the early wins, the hard pivots, the revenue s...

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From Tech to Textiles: How Seamless Patterns Changed Mandy's Art Career

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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My Book Birthday: Give Yourself Margin

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.

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Why Your Art Isn’t Selling (and How to Fix It) with Brooke Glaser

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...

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