A Colorful Trajectory: Artist Erika Rier

In this episode, part one of our Making Moola series, Jen talks to Portland artist Erika Rier about how she entered the art world through hard work, a few bi-coastal moves, and killing it on Etsy, Patreon, fairs + galleries.

We touch on: 

Using both Etsy and Patreon as a fine artist

How Erika uses Patreon as what she calls “an incubator” for ideas

Being defined by other people as an artist

How trying to not put yourself in a defined box can free you creatively

Why not caring about what other people think is empowering

Using ceramics or small works as an introduction to more expensive works

Why following your own path is important 

Links:

Erika’s website

Erika’s Etsy Account

Erika’s Patreon Account

Erika’s Instagram: erika_rier


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