For the last few weeks on the blog, we’ve been exploring how to make effective plans for your art business and develop the right mindset to find success. Having a solid business plan is really important, but keep in mind: you don't want to get stuck in this step!

With all the planning you're doin...

Today is part two of our 2025 goal setting series, and I'm breaking down the secrets of annual planning, which is one of the most important parts of running a successful art business.

Annual planning is hard, especially for creative business owners. It requires slowing down and setting aside extr...

In this special episode, we dive into a presentation by Stacie, originally delivered in “The Tillage Village Membership” with host Shirlee Fisher. Stacie explores a fascinating topic that many of us grapple with procrastination. But this isn’t just about pushing off tasks; it’s about understandin...

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 ...

When you run your own art business, it can be tempting to put your pedal to the metal and take on more artistic projects than you have the bandwidth for. Messages like “hard work pays off” and “step outside your comfort zone” can make you feel like you’re never doing enough.

However, too much of a ...

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 together a list of my top 9 tips to b...

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 list of everything that’s going on...