Your Art Matters

Over the years I've had artwork sent to me from people desperate to know if their work will sell.

I get it, we don’t want to pour our heart and soul into creating art and pursue selling it to lead to failure and disappointment.

But, there is not one person on the planet who understands the buying habits of the billions of people in the world.

People have opinions, based on what they know and experience. You can’t base your future on the opinions of a few people.

Take Ashley Longshore who was repeatedly told she would never sell for more than 15 years. She now sells her work for tens of thousands to the most luxurious places in the world.

In this episode, I discuss this topic in more detail.

I also talk about our super Make Art your Living workshops that start soon, click here to learn more: https://uas.unitedartspace.org/mayl

How do you write a statement and bio?

Do you need a bio or statement ??

What's the difference between a statement and a bio?

Your work won’t always speak for itself, so statements and bios can really help you connect with your audience and help people understand what you do.

This episode is jam-packed with top tips so you will know where to start when it comes to writing about yourself and your work.

Grab a pen and paper, and make some notes and get writing!

You may also be interested in our next free workshop, all about making a living from your art. 

Running from 1st September until 16th September 2022.

Delivered over 2 weeks via video and worksheets on a private webpage.  

You will learn a proven framework that will help you get your work in front of the right people.

You just need one finished artwork to take part.

You will learn:

• The biggest mistake I see artists make when it comes to selling their art.
• How to improve your confidence and knowledge so you can get your art into the world, and make a living doing what you love.
• How you can find people who will buy your art so you can sell more.

These workshops have been running for 6 years and have been the catalyst for so many now making a living from their art. I will be sharing their stories with you.

To sign up and join thousands of other artists, click here! 

Have you ever experienced this??

Someone asks you what you do and when you say ‘Artist’, they ask if you can create art for the local society or other worthy cause - free of charge of course!!!

Or, someone likes your art and you give them the price and they offer you half of what you say??

In this episode, I talk about why people devalue art and what you can do about it.

This conversation came from a post we shared that said - “yes, I am an artist and I have bills to pay just like you and everyone else, so no I won't work for free”.

Giles asked why this happens and I thought it was a great question.

In this episode I talk about the main reasons and cover the following:

• The top 3 reasons why people devalue art
• What you can do to add more value
• Learn how to say no and what to say no to
• How it’s not just your time and materials that add value to what you create
• Why people negotiate you down on price and how to handle this

I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, do you have a story to share on this topic?? We would love to hear, let us know on our Facebook or Instagram.

P.S.

Every year I run an incredible FREE workshop that teaches people how to get their art into the world and sell it.  I have been teaching this framework for more than 6 years now and it works!

We start on the 1st September and it lasts for 2 weeks.

All you need is one artwork to take part, click here to learn more: https://uas.unitedartspace.org/mayl/

You have poured your heart and soul into your website and now it is sitting there and you are not sure what to do next.

Or, maybe you are not sure if you even need a website.

A website is a great asset and I am excited to share some tips with you so you can get more eyeballs on your website.I share: 

• The difference between social media and your website
• How to invite people to view your website using email and social media
• What SEO is and how to improve how you are found on Google
• A nifty tip that helps your site speed and puts you in the good books with Google.

I can’t wait to see your website ‘out there’.

We are fast approaching the free Make Art your Living workshop that starts on the 1st September. You can learn more about this amazing 2 week event here: https://uas.unitedartspace.org/mayl/  We will help you begin to find your place in the art world, no matter what age or stage you are.

It’s frustrating when an artwork is shared on social media and it gets no likes or interactions.  Especially when the picture of your dog gets much more attention (thanks to Simone for that reference).There are so many hoops to jump through when it comes to ‘working the social media system’.

Times are changing and the way people use social media is changing.

In this episode, I talk about whether you need to be a slave to social media and how you can work just as well off-line.

Have you ever felt distracted when you are making art? Do you find that you have lots of conversations happening in your brain as you make? Or, do you get in a zone where you are completely immersed???

That is the topic of this week's podcast. I would love to know your thoughts on this.

Have you ever felt uncertain about what direction to take? Maybe you are creating art and you don't know when to stop? Or, you have lots of passions and you don't know what to choose?

Join me and my special guest, Lisa K as we talk about how you can tap into your superpower: INTUITION.

We discuss what intuition is and how you can start using it from today!

Lisa K. helps people trust their intuition to make better decisions. Lisa teaches others how to use the power of intuition in their decisions, so they no longer doubt themselves and feel confident moving forward. Considered intuition expert, Lisa has taught hundreds of people about intuition development in workshops and seminars.

Her public appearances reach people around the world through guest speaking on stage, radio, and online media. And you, my friend, get a free access pass to this juicy episode - enjoy 😊

Learn more about Lisa K. at: http://www.LMK88.com

YOUR MAGIC MANTRA   Join me and my special guests, Leon Taylor and Sarah Griffiths as we discuss how you can overcome mental health challenges and achieve big goals. We will also be revealing Leon and Sarah’s new book: ‘Leon's Magic Mantra’ and I want to share a special story of how this book exists.   Leon is a mindset coach on the Headspace app, former Olympian Silver Medalist Diver, Commentator on BBC sports and supporter of the SportsAid charity.   Sarah Griffiths is a Children’s book author, storyteller and writer with a passion for celebrating each child's magnificent uniqueness. Sarah’s stories teach children how to improve self-esteem, reach for dreams and unlock limitless potential.   This episode will be a super inspiring talk and I can't wait to share this with you.   You can learn more about Leon's Magic Mantra here: https://amzn.eu/d/hOUdrKg|https://amzn.eu/d/hOUdrKg

In this episode, I want to talk about my mental health as I have found life difficult this year. It's common to look at other people and think they have it all figured out, that you are the only one struggling.   I feel the more open we are about mental health, the more it helps others realise that these feelings are normal and that they will pass.   In this episode I talk about:  

• Wim Hof, The Ice Man.
• Reframing 'I can't', 'I am struggling', I am not well' with the opposite, even if I don't feel like it (I am feeling great etc.). Unless I am sharing this statement to seek help.
• Finding small ways of taking control of my brain, such as having a cold bath, focussing on my breath for 60 seconds, and having a positive mantra I say over and over again (to stop negative thoughts).

I hope sharing my story may help someone who needs to hear you are not alone, this time will pass and things will get better - you can gain control.   Slow Down to Speed Up. Take it easy. Breath.

Have you ever felt disheartened when someone doesn’t show any interest in your work? Or worst still, they have a negative reaction to your work?

Or, maybe you have seen an artwork in the past and it’s made you feel uncomfortable but you are not sure why?

This episode is for you!

I share how we view art and how this can impact sales, how you make and how you view art.

If you want to take part in our annual MAKE ART YOUR LIVING Workshops that happen once a year, we start on 1st September and you can join the wait list right now: https://uas.unitedartspace.org/mayl/