how to start an art business

The biggest struggle I see a lot of Artists face when they start their art biz is thinking they have to do everything a certain way in order to be successful. This is compounded by our on-demand access to information via social media and technology.

With this pressure it can lead to building an Art Biz that is not inline with your vision, one that doesn't light them you up and in turn ends up just becoming another unfulfilling job.

BUT, it doesn't have to be this way. You get to design HOW your Art Biz is built.
In this podcast episode, I'll share with 5 guidelines to use to ensure you build your art biz your way.

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The danger of building an Art Biz not inline with your vision
• The number one key to ensuring you build your art biz on the right foundation
• 5 guidelines for building and reviewing your art biz

Ready to turn your Art Biz dream into a reality in 2023?
Join our FREE Art Biz Start-Up Series kicking off Jan 12th here 

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If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

When it comes to building an Art Biz, there are so many conflicting pieces of advice out there. It can be hard to tell fact from fiction. In my latest podcast episode I want to dispel 5 of the biggest myths I see floating around in the Art Biz world that are causing harm to new and existing artists.


WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The 5 biggest 5 myths when it comes to building an Art Biz
• The comforting truth of the reality of building a successful art biz in 2023 
• How to avoid the comparison trap and build a long lasting sustainable art biz. 

Ready to turn your Art Biz dream into a reality in 2023?
Join our FREE Art Biz Start-Up Series kicking off Jan 12th here 

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If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

We all want to be successful in whatever form that looks for us right. Often this means learning so many different skills, taking multiple courses, trying harder and just grinding day by day. Despite this, I've seen an interesting truth unfold. Some Artists move forward while some hold themselves back. Why does this happen?

In this weeks episode I'll share with you the number one thing that is key to your success as an Artist and in life.

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The real reason some Artists move forward and others stay stuck
• How to grow your mindset for success
• The associations you need to form to help you grow

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If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Are you waiting for someone to give you permission?
Permission to pursue your creative dream, to share your artwork, to ask for a raise, or even to call yourself an Artist?

In this weeks episode we'll unpack why you might be holding yourself back, the consequences of waiting for others to permit you and what you can do instead. 
 
WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Where waiting for permission springs from
• Who the real gate keeper in your art career is
• How to move forward, give yourself permission and create the art biz you want.

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If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Are you holding back from showing up in your art biz? 

Do you put aside spending time in the studio because you’re not in the creative mood? 

Are you allowing perfection or fear to hold you back from even making a start?

If this is the case, but you’re not too sure how to move past it, then this episode is for you.

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why we shy away from showing up in our business
• The truth about our feelings
• A simple mindset trick to help you show when you don’t feel like
• How perfection gets in the way
• The long term benefits of showing up consistently

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

Art Biz Start-Up Series - Starts 4th August

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My special guest on today’s episode is Bundaberg artist and educator Jess Newitt. In this episode Jess shares with us many key principles to artistic success including her commitment to being a lifelong learner and the need for creative collaboration. 

Jess has been part of The Confident Brush painting community and our Art Biz A-Z program for the last 18 months. During this time we’ve seen her grow and flourish while creating a life and business that she loves and one that inspires her students. You’ll love this episode. 

About Jess

Jess is a Bundaberg artist and educator who has been teaching at local high schools for 19 years. In 2021 Jess found time to focus on her own artistic practice which developed into a business that includes original artworks, commissions, courses, workshops and products. 

Jess offers private art classes and runs local workshops for a variety of artforms including watercolour, mixed media painting, animation and therapeutic art. She collaborates with Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery and Artisans 4670 to offer a variety of free and paid workshops for the local community. 

Jess has an intuitive approach to art making which is both experimental and expressive. She works with mixed media and loves to experiment with layering paints, impasto, inks, flow mediums and paint markers. Her creative flow is inspired by the beauty of nature, music, unconscious emotions and exploring the vibrational energy of colour. Jess is also studying art therapy and sees art as a modality for healing, creating change and self-expression. 

Jess currently offers a variety of workshops that focus on intuitive arts practices. Uncork Your Imagination is a three-hour relaxed workshop where you explore background techniques, mark making skills and then you can create your own original work on canvas. Whimsical watercolours is her workshop where you explore how to use a variety of drawing and painting media in an abstract and colourful way. Her Abstract Botanical course runs for four consecutive weeks and explores how to create layered abstract floral forms, colour theory and composition skills. 

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

Art Biz Start-Up Series - Starts 4th August

Jess Newitt Website

Jess Newitt Instagram 

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My special guest on today’s episode is street artist Katie Wyer! Katie joined Art Biz A-Z at the start of 2022 and since that time has seen amazing growth in her art business. In this episode we chat about how Katie’s natural art making progress has enabled her to create her most authentic work. How nailing her audience and message helped her attract the right client and explode her business. And how she’s creating an art business around her life and family. 

Katie is a beautiful woman whose art is in demand. Her message of female empowerment and individually is not only drawing clients to her but more importantly, she’s paving the way for a wonderful future for her daughters. You're going to enjoy today's episode.

About Katie

Katie always loved to draw & paint.  As a child it was her escape from the noise of a household of eight to go into our paddocks & create.  It was also her favourite time filler while traveling the world with her husband. 

After having four children in five years & the time-poor years whilst they were all toddlers, she longed to put brush to paper without the stress of toddlers’ wandering hands getting into her oil paints or mediums.

For the last five years she has studied many different mediums in search of her artistic voice.  With a background in photography, she absolutely adores light & portraits, capturing emotions within an image.   Her true passion lies in connecting with her collectors through the emotions and messages that inspire her pieces.


If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.


Links mentioned in today's episode:
https://www.katiewyerart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/katiewyerart

Art Biz Start-Up Series - Starts 4th August

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How did I go from waiting tables after a failed art studio to running a flourishing six figure art business? I’ll tell you what, it wasn’t easy, but nothing in life is. You get to choose your hard, going to work doing a job you don’t love is hard, building an art business is hard, you just have to choose your hard.

In this episode I'll share with you my journey as an Artist so that you can discover some keys to success and also be inspired and encouraged. It took me 10 years to build my business, so if you’re feeling like you’re not where you want to be, you’ll want to listen to this episode. 

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• When I first discovered I was an Artist
• My one regret at Art School
• My failed art studio
• Life as a waitress and personal assistant
• How I learnt business skills building a tea business and boxing gym
• How creativity got a hold of me again and I choose to follow the path
• Where my art business is at today

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

14 Day Trial of The Confident Brush

Art Biz Start-Up Series - Starts 4th August

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Do you think that if you could just grow your Instagram following then your art biz will grow?

Are you over chasing the Instagram algorithm and seeing little traction in your art biz?

In today’s episode I’m sharing with you how you can get BIG results in your art business even if you have a very small IG following! 

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• How our Art Biz A-Z students are getting BIG results with less than 1000 followers!
• What to focus on to grow your art business instead of your Instagram follower count

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

ART BIZ A-Z WAITLIST

THE CONFIDENT BRUSH COMMUNITY - WAITLIST

It's my 40th birthday this week and to celebrate I'm giving you a gift!
In this episode I share with you my top 40 Art and Biz tips that I've learned over the last 40 years.

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

ART BIZ A-Z WAITLIST

THE CONFIDENT BRUSH COMMUNITY - WAITLIST

We’re continuing on with series on ‘How to Find Your Painting Style.’ In this episode I’ll share my own personal discovery as I’ve forged to discover my own personal style over the last 13 years. 

From 2009 where I painted old beach baches, to now in 2022 where I specialize in abstract florals. In this journey there’s many pearls of wisdom you can discover. 

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• How I got started in art school
• How other artists have inspired and informed my work
• How despite working in different subject matter there’s always been connections between my work
• Your personal invitation to join my in a private coaching series to explore  your own style. 

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

FIND YOUR  PAINTING STYLE TRAINING SERIES - REGISTER HERE

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Are you wanting to discover your art style?

This is a common desire for new artists and comes from a belief that you need to land on your style so that you can move forward as an Artist.

In this episode we’ll unpack where this desire comes from, the challenges you can face as an artist on this journey, and what you should be focusing on instead in order to help you discover your style. 

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why you push so hard to find your style
• The consequences that can occur as you race towards the ‘style’ goal
• What you should be focusing on instead to help you unlock your style while keeping the joy and ease in your studio.

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

FIND YOUR  PAINTING STYLE TRAINING SERIES - REGISTER HERE

THE ARTIST CREATIVE GUIDE - Discover which of the 6 seasons you are in

THE CONFIDENT BRUSH COMMUNITY - JOIN THE WAITLIST

21 SPARKS OF CREATIVITY 

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Have you ever hit that awkward messy middle in your work where you’re not sure what to do next? 

This is a common problem challenge for all Artists.

In this episode I’ll give you my top 6 strategies that you can use to move out of the messy middle and back into the flow of creating. 

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why you’re getting stuck in the messy middle of your artwork
• 6 strategies you can use to move out of the messy middle.

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

THE ARTIST CREATIVE GUIDE - Discover which of the 6 seasons you are in

THE CONFIDENT BRUSH COMMUNITY - JOIN THE WAITLIST

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Have you ever asked yourself or someone else, Is My Work Good Enough?

While this question comes from a place of genuine curiosity, it can be an incredibly dangerous question to ask others. 

In this episode I’ll discuss with you the real root cause of why you are asking this and help you to gain the confidence to answer this question yourself. 

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The root beliefs behind the question, Is My Work Good Enough. 
• The consequences of asking this question and allow someone else to answer it for you.
• How to move forward and see the value in your work and yourself

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

THE CONFIDENT BRUSH COMMUNITY - JOIN THE WAITLIST

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After teaching for over a decade and mentoring artists closely for the last few years, I’ve discovered one of the BIGGEST mistakes I see many Artists make. 

There’s some serious consequences that can occur if they continue to make this decision.

In this episode I’ll share with you how to avoid this mistake and move forward to build the art business of your dreams.

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The BIGGEST mistake artists make
• The 4 consequences that can occur if you make this mistake
• How to avoid this mistake and move forward to build the art biz of your dreams

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

ART BIZ A-Z NOW - ENROLL BEFORE 6TH FEB

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 Do you dream of having your own art business? 

Would you love to be fulfilled in your days while earning an income doing what you love? But you have no idea where to start or how to make this happen? 

In this episode I’ll share with you the 6 steps to getting your art biz started.

WHEN YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The mistake artists make when starting their art biz and what you should be focusing on.
• 6 steps to getting your art business started off on the right foundation. 
• The importance of finding support and accountability as you build your art biz.

If this episode inspires you, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram  @natalieparkerstudio to see behind the scenes of how I run my art business so that you can be inspired to pursue your creative dream too.

Links mentioned in today's episode:

Art Biz A-Z Waitlist

The Artists Creative Guide - Discover the 6 seasons of a creative path and which season you are in

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