In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, mixed-media artist George Hall is featured by the Professional Artist Association (ProfessionalArtist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.

After a successful career as a textile designer, George transitioned to full-time painting, building a thriving online art business and reaching collectors worldwide through his creative mindset and digital expertise.

In this episode, George shares actionable strategies for turning a single successful artwork into a flourishing business, and best practices for using social media to connect with collectors and galleries. He also reveals key mindset shifts and daily habits that can help support your creative growth and sustain your artistic journey.

“If you can control what you think, you can control what you do. And having a positive mindset is so important, especially with art.”

– George Hall

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and George Hall’s Artistic Journey

01:06 From Textile Designer to Painter

02:51 The “Funk Series” and Becoming a Full-Time Artist

03:11 Building an Online Art Business

04:44 Selling Art During the Pandemic and Online Growth

05:57 Mastering Social Media and Gallery Relationships

07:00 Resilience, Rejection, and Embracing Technology

08:17 Finding His Signature Style and Creative Evolution

10:07 The Birth of The Optimist and Its Impact

14:27 Business Mindset and Sustaining Creative Success

16:28 The Role of Social Media and Community in Art

21:42 Positivity, Vision Boards, and Living a Creative Life

Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here:

https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/george-hall

Links to artworks discussed:

• His artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here.

Resources:

• Blue Thumb: https://bluethumbart.com/
• Saatchi Art: https://www.saatchiart.com/

Connect with George:

• Website: https://www.georgehallart.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george_hall_art/

Learn more about The Professional Artist Association:

• Join 50,000+ artists getting Free advice & inspiration: https://professionalartist.com/letter
• Join ≈1,000 committed artists around the world for less than $1, £ or € a day: https://professionalartist.com/join
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalartistaccelerator

Free training and resources:

• Free training on how to find art buyers without a big following: https://professionalartist.com/find-your-next-3-fine-art-collectors/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2025-06
• Free insider report on how Painters, Sculptors, and Fine Art Photographers make their art income stable and consistent: https://professionalartist.com/report/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_report

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