Alyson Stanfield

Cathy Wagstaff mixed media

You Don’t Need a Gallery, You Need Conscious Connections (238)

Waiting to be discovered is not a strategy. You don’t need a gallery to succeed, you need conscious connections. These intentional relationships expand your reach, bring new opportunities, and sustain your career.

Learn what conscious connections are, why they matter more than ever, and how to start cultivating your own unique network—the one only you can build.

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Temo collage

Remove Barriers to Buying Your Art (237)

When buyers fall in love with your art, are you making it easy for them to say Yes? In this solo episode of *The Art Biz*, I talk about how to remove barriers in the buying process—those extra clicks, missing prices, or unanswered questions that cost you sales.

Learn how clarity, ease, and trust turn casual admirers into collectors, and challenge yourself to audit your own buyer’s journey.

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Karen d'Angeac Mihm oil painting

Clean Your Email List to Improve Deliverability and Engagement (236)

Most artists focus on growing their email list—but what if the real power comes from trimming it? In this episode of The Art Biz, I share why cleaning your email list is essential for improving deliverability rates, boosting engagement, and building a more confident marketing practice.

Learn when it’s time to remove inactive subscribers and how doing so creates space for genuine connection and sustainable growth.

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Sue Grace acrylic painting

Test Your Social Media Effort

Here are some results you’re looking for from social media posts:

– More followers
– More engagement (comments, shares, likes, repins)
– More traffic to your website or blog
– More sign-ups for your classes and email list
– More sales of your art
– More joy in connecting with others*

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Discerning Your Direction as an Artist with Marianne Lettieri (234)

Sculptor and installation artist Marianne Lettieri creates poetic, meditative work using salvaged materials and overlooked artifacts.

In this conversation, she shares how she transitioned from marketing to a full-time studio practice, how she defines success, and why clarity and discernment guide her choices. We talk about rejection, community, research, and using what you already have—both in your art and in your business.

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Cynthia Malmud textile hanging

It’s Not Your Job to Worry About Adding to the Noise (233)

Tired of overthinking every post and wondering if you’re just adding to the noise? You’re not alone—and you’re not the noise.

This episode calls out the perfectionism hiding behind “quality over quantity” and reminds you what your real job is: to show up, share the work, and let the right people catch on. No false hype, no algorithm games—just honest strategy and a clear path forward for thoughtful artists.

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James Corwin

Strategic Growth, Collector Relationships, and Costly Lessons with James Corwin (232)

Wildlife artist James Corwin has built a thriving business around his original paintings—intentionally adding prints, commissions, and a gallery to support his studio practice. He shares how he found his niche, structured his income streams, and learned to prioritize focus over endless growth.

Pay close attention to how James nurtures collectors. It’s not just good customer service—it’s a smart business move that many artists overlook or don’t make time for.

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Consider 44 possible reasons why your art isn't selling.

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  • External Factors
  • The Work Itself
  • How You’re Showing It
  • The Buying Experience
  • How You’re Connecting
  • How You’re Promoting It

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