What does it take to go from Good to Great? In this episode I share my journey of burning bridges to find a better path.  It’s not easy, but in my opinion worth the effort. Listen now to hear my stories and insights of when I was terrified to burn the bridge (especially when my gut was telling me I should, but there was NO PROOF that it was a good idea.) and how I've pursued the “good to great’ path.  If this episode resonates with you do this next –  Join the OriginArt Waitlist to learn more...

Is it time to just hang in the towel? Is it too hard? The art world has gotten a little harder with a slower economy. I want to share how I'm actually handling these difficult times, what I'm doing in my art business, what am I thinking about right now and my next moves. So if you are questioning whether or not you should quit or you're wondering what to do in these difficult economic times this episode is for you. If this episode resonates with you do this next –  Join the OriginArt...

In this episode, I talk about the daunting, and repeating question – “Is my new art going to sell?”, Or “Is my art good enough to sell?”. Over my 20+ years of experience, the answers to this question lies in pricing strategies, silencing the inner critic, and how to create real demand (so we can avoid feast or famine). I share insights on how important market research can be to success and the pitfalls of the “Dunning–Kruger effect.  If you're unsure about the saleability of your art, this...

This episode got pretty real. A personal life update and speaking TRUTH bombs again. After seeing a lot of stuff going on in the art world lately and – feeling like the art world has been lacking transparency and integrity. Today it made me question everything - is a doozy episode! I openly share what I hope to see more of and what I want to avoid in my art journey. I would like to say a big (THANK YOU) to the galleries and representation that are doing it right! We need more of you as...

In this episode I talk about the importance of evolving your art to find a unique style that is both authentic and commercially viable. Drawing from my 20+ years of experience, I share personal stories of my artistic journey to more authentic work that resonated with my audience.  It’s important to stay true to yourself while understanding market demands, consumer buying trends, and developing a plan for sustainable growth. Join the OriginArt Waitlist to learn more about evolving your art...

Ever feel like life keeps getting in the way of your art? This episode's for you. I take you behind the curtain to see my chaos of being an artist, wife, and mum to teenagers. Feeling behind? I’m right there with you - but I have a hack for staying focused and letting it get me down. I share how to keep going even when the short-term stuff falls apart. Teaching you to sell art is one thing; guiding you to sell your true self is another. That’s rare and that's the journey I've been on — away...

In this episode, I dive deep into why authenticity matters so much in our art and our lives. Coming from a background of trend forecasting, I've gathered some unique insights over the years and I want to share those with you. It’s more important than ever to leverage your unique voice with this cultural shift in art trends. The world is changing and you don’t want to miss this. Teaching you to sell art is one thing; guiding you to sell your true self is another. That’s rare and that's the...

The Power of Trusting Yourself as an Artist In this episode I dive into why trusting yourself is key to developing your own artistic style and voice. Drawing from my own ups and downs, I talk about how crucial it is to do this —not just for creating art that stands out, but also for finding true personal satisfaction as an artist. If we don't do this - we risk ever find out authentic voice, and making the art that only we can make! Here’s what we’ll cover: Recognizing signs that you're not...

Truth bomb: Ditch the Self-Doubt or Forget About Selling Is self-doubt and fear holding back your art career? This episode dives deep into the critical questions every artist must confront to finally overcome and silence their inner critic. If you're tired of being held back by fears of criticism, feeling not good enough, or worrying about rejection, Michele opens up about her personal battles with self-doubt, comparison, and perfectionism, sharing how she overcomes these challenges as they...

You are listening to the Sellable Art That Feels Like Me podcast with Michele Luminato. I'm really excited to share with you my journey of creating art that truly resonates with me and how it's translated into successful sales. My goal in this podcast is to empower you with insights and strategies so that you too can confidently create and sell art that feels authentically you.  This podcast is for artists who wanna create their most authentic work that's uniquely theirs, and also sell it to...