Practicing Steady Confidence as an Artist (253)
After 23 years teaching artists, I realized something uncomfortable: I’ve been contributing to information overwhelm. The problem isn’t that you don’t know enough—it’s building confidence to act on what you already know.
This episode reveals the confidence killers that derail your plans and six practical ways to build the steady foundation you need to keep showing up for your art business.
Beyond Information: Why Artists Need Frameworks (251)
I get brutally honest about anxiety, sleepless nights, and an identity crisis: Who am I if not a teacher creating content?
I reflect on information overload and why artists don’t need more lessons—you need frameworks, filters, and boundaries. A vulnerable look at what happens when you realize something fundamental needs to change.
Are You Undermining Your Art’s Value? (246)
Where and how you show your art sends signals about its value before anyone looks closely at the work itself. Context shapes perception through venue choices, lighting, labels, and more.
Learn what you can control, what you can’t, and how to be strategic about exhibition opportunities to build credibility and command higher prices.
Why Every Artist Needs a Brand Kit (239)
As an artist, you thrive on creative expression, but that same impulse can sabotage your marketing. Without a system, your materials end up scattered and confusing for collectors.
The solution isn’t more design tricks. I t’s a brand kit rooted in your identity. In this episode, I explain why identity comes before design, and how a brand kit can build trust while saving you time and energy.
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.
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.
