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You likely have big goals, bigger dreams, and an unclear way to get there. Welcome to the club. In today's episode we're discussing some of my past dreams, current dreams, and failures. We also talk about the concept of following your dreams as it relates to creatives in today's landscape. And you'll get journal prompts to guide you into achieving the milestones you want in your art business.

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☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the Artsy Friends Patreon group. Join it today. One-off custom artwork or unlimited print runs: which makes more money? In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we're comparing the two income streams. Personally, I have done both and I know that BOTH can make you a great income as an artist -- under the right circumstances. It's a nuanced topic. If you're exploring either of these as an income source this year, you'll want to tune in.

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Being detail-oriented will make you a better artist, small business owner, and friend. Giving attention to the small stuff shows you care. It shows you take pride in your work. Details are what separate a knock off from an original piece. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we discuss all things details and how you can use them to make a difference with your art.

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Small beginnings and messy middles are more than stepping stones on the way to the top. This period likely takes up the majority of your art journey.

Which is why you shouldn't wait until you've "made it" to start photographing, writing about, and documenting your progress.

There are tangible reasons to document and share your artist journey too: building an audience, fostering connection, and of course, nostalgia.

In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast we get into documenting your art journey along the way.

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Where you work can drastically change how you work and what kind of art you can produce. So let's talk about art studios. Whether you're carving out space in the nooks and crannies at home or you have a beautiful 1000 sq ft loft, this episode will provide insights for your creative process.

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Here's more tough love for any aspiring artists out there: this episode is all about what mindset pitfalls to avoid. I'm only giving to you straight because I love you. I trust that you can handle it! The episode got a little long, so look for part 1 before this one if you missed it.

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Avoid these mistakes if you want to make it as a full time artist, a creative freelancer, or a crafty business owner. This episode is chock full of mindset tips and tough love. I'm only giving it to you straight because I love you. I trust that you can handle it! The episode got a little long, so I cut it in half. Look out for part two next!

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The order you do things in matters. Hindsight is a clear 20/20 vision and looking back, my art journey moved a lot slower because I focused on marketing before focusing on my product. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we're reviewing the three focus areas of any artist in business: product, marketing, and delivery. In that order.

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There's no such thing as bad press. But the best press is free. And for artists, word of mouth is the most top-tier advertising you could ever hope for. Getting people talking about your artwork, sharing it with each other, and making commentary about it is the fastest way to get "press." Especially in the age of digital media and going viral, which makes sharing artwork much easier than it was in previous generations.

But it's more than advertising.

It's also making work that is meaningful, impactful, and moving. Shallow gimmicks are only worth mentioning for a moment. Deeper art is worth debating over for a century. Let's talk about how we can make art that achieves all of this.

As mentioned in the episode:

☁️Oddities and Horror Fest

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As artists and business owners, it's time to review the progress (and pitfalls) of the previous year. 2024 was a year of refinement at A Cup of Cloudy: a lot less batshit crazy action and a lot more elbow grease. Take a look behind the scenes and enjoy.

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☁️Personal year review video on Pinterest

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