This episode will make you feel like you are sitting back, relaxing and chatting with a dear friend over a hot cup of coffee. Donna Whitman will touch your heart with a positive look at the way life has dropped opportunities into her life that have lead her steadfast into the next joyous art project, friendship or even  podcast interview. She has worked hard to create the many artworks in her collections and pushes herself to stay inspired by and learn from other creatives and the world around her. "Play" is an all too important skill that encourages exploration into new subjects, mediums and masterpieces. She talks about starting and building her art business over the past two years and about all the joyful connections she has made with others because of it. Grab a notepad and you favorite warm mug and get ready to be inspired!

Check out her Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyfullyRendered

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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Lynn Moore. She has build a beautiful portfolio of abstract and hyper-realistic paintings all while being a busy high school art teacher and mom. Listen to how she seeks inspiration in life and in nature to create artwork that evokes a sense of peace and a reminder of home. Her vibrant and fluid artwork is sold as originals, commissions and prints. She has built a business that enhances her daily routine by painting in the hours she sets aside, inspiring her students with her current projects, inviting her son into her studio to work with her, and spreading joy to her patrons through her artwork. This episode is sure to inspire you to get creating and fill your world with art!

Follow Jamie on Instagram and Facebook @jamielynnmooreart and discover more of her work on her website www.jamielynnmoore.com

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In this episode, we hear from Erica Trebour, the Founder of From the Ground Up Home. She shares how she began her Etsy shop and has grown it into a thriving business! She has found a way to balance work, home, and family and gives insight on how to stay organized and focused during the hours set aside for business. The way she started with a vision and made it come to fruition has inspired me, and I know it will inspire you too!

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In this episode I walk you through the way that I began my business and break it down so that you can too! I discuss how to build your brand, make your business legal, and how to grow and make money!

Here are some links I mention in the show:

Create your LLC, Article of Organization, EIN Tax number ... https://www.zenbusiness.com 

Keep up with your Books and create invoices! I use QuickBooks online.

You can make contracts through Docusign.com.

Read Maria Brophy's Art Money Success,  you'll be glad you do!

Have you found a different path to starting your business, comment or email me at [email protected] and lets chat!

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In this episode I tell you who I am and how I decided to switch careers from full time art teacher, to full time artist.  I am an artist and entrepreneur who, through this podcast, wants to bring together and build a network of other artists and creatives to share their art and business experiences with each other. My plan is to build an art empire while finding a balance within the intricacies of life and I need all the inspiration from others that I can get! Join me on this journey and get pumped up to thrive in the world of art!