I'm doing something brave - scary - generous - loving - needed - luxurious - important - countercultural...  I'm RESTING. Not yet -- right now I'm diving headfirst into Making Art Work and I'm SO excited to nurture and empower the Creative Community in this way. My sabbatical will begin in 2023 and will be focused on creativity, inspiration, rest, writing, and nurturing the parts of my that have been patiently waiting for attention.   I'm so excited.    If you're feeling thirsty for...

Practical Tips to Grow Your Dream Career + Move Past the Lies Welcome to the final episode in the Share the Work series! You can watch all the video trainings + access the workbooks + community here. The more you value the deep creative work you offer, the more your audience will value your work as well. As you progress through your journey, you might find a few “lies” creep onto your path — let’s talk about them and very practically move past them! Learn more about Making Art...

Making Art Work is OPEN! Come join me in this transformative creative course. Making Art Work is a 12-week course where I teach Artists and Creatives how to build a soulful, profitable business. I’ve watched hundreds of Alumni sell their high-end creative work consistently, they create collections that are often purchased in minutes, launch products with their dream companies, grow their collector base (way more important than your IG followers), and run profitable, sustainable,...

This is the third episode in the Share the Work Series and things are getting more practical by the day!   Remember, You bring the VALUE to your work.   Now we’re going to talk about all the aesthetic elements that surround your work and think through how they communicate your brand message. As the creator, you also get to create an elevated brand.  A brand is far more than a logo. It is far more than your website. It's not your icons, graphics, images, the tiny alligator...

One of the first challenges we have as artists are finding "the right" audience for our work. Before you can expect to attract customers, you have to understand what your work is saying as it is active and living in the world. In this episode, I'll help you DEFINE YOUR WORK Outward expression & aesthetics of the vision 01/ Keep imposter syndrome to a minimum - honor the beauty and importance of what you have created. 02/ Get clear on why your work matters to you 03/ Look at your...

Welcome to Share the Work 2022! Each day this week, we're going to explore ways that YOU can honor your creative process and share your work beautifully and intentionally with the world. The first step in growing a profitable creative business and sharing your work is: Creating work that you find valuable -- and then creating work that sells!  As you begin to grow a business around your creativity, understanding the heart and soul of your inspiration and practice is so important. The...

THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO SHINE! I know that sounds cheesy, but honestly, if you decide that it is true, then it IS.    Look at the year as a whole and be open to all sorts of wild ideas. You KNOW you can overcome anything. Don’t allow any limiting beliefs in at this point. Projects, collections, collaborations, events…nothing is off-limits to you. You have full creative control over your ambitions & efforts.   Download the Goal Setting Workbook HERE and begin transforming the year...

Welcome to 2022! Being an artist is one of the most fulfilling vocations on earth, but, let’s be honest, it isn’t the easiest career (especially without clear a clear vision for how to accomplish your goals)! HERE’S THE DEAL, YOUR DREAMS DON’T COME TO LIFE BY CHANCE. THEY COME TO LIFE WHEN YOU CLARIFY YOUR VISION, TRUST THE BEAUTY INSIDE OF YOU AND AIM TOWARDS A GOAL.   Download the Goal-Setting Workbook HERE and begin transposing your vision and dreams into reality!    Ready to...

Join me for a real and honest conversation about how to move through the creative process -- from inspiration to mastery. It takes some intentional care to grow a sustainable practice around your creativity. Understanding the very natural flow of ideas is so helpful on that journey.   Inspiration, learn, practice, perfect, improve, master, repeat.   We also talk about goal-setting. Get the FREE Goal-Setting Workbook HERE. I offer tips for nourishing inspiration We discuss HOW to...

This episode of going to be a bit raw and real. A lot has evolved in the studio since we last talked. I‘ve hired a whole new team (including my husband!). We are continuing the things that work while doing our best to weave sustainability into the productivity. My creative practice has ebbed and flowed and I‘ll bring you behind the scenes on that process.  I‘m opening the doors to The Creative Maven Mastermind tomorrow (October 21st)! I am SO EXCITED about offering this year-long mastermind...

I have a VERY special episode for you today: a conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols.  Morgan is a writer, artist, poet, singer, and SO much more. She is deeply generous with both her art and in this podcast conversation.   If you want to see Morgan's work, head here to go to her website, shop, and Instagram.  Morgan recommended a song called "Constellations" by Brenden James which you can find here. Go follow and say "HI" to Morgan -- she really generously showed up for this sweet...

Let’s cut right to the chase.  We’re here because running a creative business can be confusing.   We fill our studios with stacks of work, our hearts with big dreams, but are offered NO direction when it comes to turning those big dreams into a career.   But NOT anymore.  We have big dreams for our creative work and -- GOOD NEWS -- they are valid and totally attainable.     Inside of this episode (which is WAY MORE like a workshop -- get your notebook out), we're going to walk through the...

Making Art Work is open through tomorrow!  Join us if you're ready for some massive growth in 2021   But first, let's take it back.  In 2010 when I officially began my fine art career I did NOT have an aspirational brand. I didn’t even know I had a brand (though, yes, I did — we all do). I was deeply undervaluing my work, my voice, my efforts, and, in doing so, I was also undervaluing my collectors. Think about it this way — if someone buys something for their home or themselves, they want to...

Let me see if I've got this right:You create good work (check!) You know your buyers are out there (somewhere…?)You know you can sell your work more effectively, but there's something missing. Something isn't working quite right yet, but you can't quite put your finger on it.I'm going to say a dirty word. You ready?It's your BRAND.Yep. You. You have a brand. I know… It's weird. And feels gross at first.And also kind of fancy!BUT, hear me out! Let's talk about what a brand is before we get all...

What does it mean to share your vision with your audience?   How can you trust that your art can speak clearly and effectively in the world? How can you build up your work so that it is VALUED by the right people? Get clear on why your work matters to you Look at your work from the outside — is it speaking in the way you intend? Learn to convey that value to others Define who your ideal audience is and where they feel most comfortable Use empathy to share your work effectively This episode is...

Today is the first day in the Share the Work Challenge!  5 days of LIVE training (recapped here on the podcast) to help you create a firm foundation for your creative business.   Day one: Clarify your vision and why your work mattersDay two: Conveying that value to your audienceDay three: Up-level your brand vision Day four: Evaluate + Share + Elevate + Repeat  -- And Making Art Work OPENS!  Woohoo!Day five: Do a beautiful, brave thing!   Today we're taking it back to the heart and soul of...

There are a lot of lies that rattle around our heads and sink into our hearts -- some are chosen (limiting beliefs we think will keep us safe), some are given to us.  In this video, we dispel these common lies so fast and so completely that their hold on our community will be massively diminished.     Before we dive in, here are a few links you might want! Join the Share the Work CHALLENGE!  It's happening here and in Facebook!  Facebook will be the home-base for the content, but I'll also be...

Welcome back to the Share the Work Series! Welcome back!  Want to WATCH this podcast episode?  Well, you can!     So far we’ve talked about The 3 things you must know to sell art online, how to know if your art is worth selling, and TODAY, I’m sharing 5 super practical, actionable tips that you can use to support your work in the world. Marketing your art in 2021 is very different than marketing in 2010, 1980, 1800, 1600...  We have had to evolve exponentially as Creative Entrepreneurs.  We...

How do you know if your work is "worth selling"?  In this video, I break down exactly how I evaluate my work, my collections, and my voice in the world.   While this title might sound intimidating, keep listening!  I think you're going to find that your creativity WANTS TO REWARD YOU.  It wants you to be successful.  It wants to live boldly and beautifully in the world.     10 tips for evaluating your work Does it resonate with you? Does the concept excite you? Can you sit with it in peace...

Welcome back!  Want to WATCH this podcast episode?  Well, you can!     Today we're taking our very first step into creating a Creative Brand and Career that is elevated, thoughtful, and totally, completely ATTRACTIVE.   Whether this is your first month as a "Creative Entrepreneur" or your 20th year, this video will offer you space to contemplate your work, your brand, and your vision so that you can refine everything.     THREE THINGS YOU MUST KNOW TO SELL YOUR WORK (online and offline)  1....

Welcome to Share the Work!  If you would like to WATCH this video (and series) click right here. It's free.  It's beautiful.  It's nourishing in all the ways.     This first video is the intro + perfect warm-up and a gentle reminder of what really matters as we dive deeper into running a creative BUSINESS.  We'll get into more depth and practical goodness, but I want to start here, with a reminder that your creative work is beautiful and worth your love and energy.       By the end of our...

Before we begin, a few things to make you aware of: Share The Work begins on MONDAY!  Join us in this 5-part video series designed to help Artists and Creatives gain clarity and understand how beautiful this creative career can be Download the workbook that accompanies this episode HERE.  The Creating Collections Workbook Making Art Work opens for enrollment on the 18th!  This 12-week course empowers you to dramatically grow your creative career.  It's been described as an MBA for Artists and...

2020 was QUITE the year. As it comes to an end, I love reflecting on the year, tying a tidy bow on all our projects, bookkeeping, stats and analytics…. It's amazing how much you can accomplish in a year.    Want to SEE these numbers and get links to all the resources listed?  Here ya go!    The Education Shop is open!  Click HERE to get all the goodness and links and JOIN US!   2021 is the year of Creative Growth.