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Debbi Homola acrylic painting

When You Want to Sell More Original Art (257)

Selling products—giclées, pillows, notebooks—can be a smart move for many artists. But if you’ve been asking yourself how to sell more of your original art, something might need to shift.

This episode draws on a background in museum work to explore what actually gets in the way of selling originals, why the mindset piece matters as much as the tactics, and two practical moves that help you lead with what matters most.

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Bonny Leibowitz installation

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.

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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.

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Alyson Khan acrylic painting

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.

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Richard Rumble watercolor painting

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.

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

Cover of free report: When Your Art Isn't Selling
  • 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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