Join Michelle and award-winning artist Ronelle Reid as they talk about how Ronelle transitioned from being made redundant from her work to becoming a full-time artist.

Ronelle also shares her tips on getting grants, how to network and find your WHO, plus some golden information on what artist residencies are.

This was a live recording, so in some parts, we mention dates that have passed, and it is part of a longer interview, so we may notice we cut rather abruptly at the end. Ronelle shares so much gold though, we had to share it with you.

Enjoy! 🙂

Learn more about Ronelle:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronellereidart/ 

About The 7 Keys Course:

Ronelle used the 7 Keys Course and our United Artspace Members Hub to help build a career as a full-time artist.

The 7 Keys Course is currently open for enrollment, but we only run this live course once a year, so click below if you want to join the class of 2023. The eight-week course starts on Monday 2nd October - doors close on Monday 25th September.

Sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/7-keys

Collage and book artist Jenny Stevenson joins us to share her experience working through our 7 Keys framework.  She shares how she:

• Developed her voice

• Dreamt of a solo show and made it happen

• Sold her marketing material and sold out in one day

We had a great discussion about Jenny's journey over the years and how she now has lots of opportunities coming her way.

Learn more about Jenny:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jennystevensonart/ 

Website: www.jennystevenson.com

Make Art Your Living Workshop Reminder:

If you want to learn more about standing out from the crowd, I invite you to join the Make Art Your Living workshop as we delve deeper into this topic together. I dedicate two whole weeks towards sharing everything I know with you. We've already started, but there's plenty of time to jump in and catch up!

The workshops will take place from 7th-21st September (with replays available!). I'd love to see you there.Sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

P.S. Our signature program, The 7 Keys Course, starts on 2nd October, so please keep a look out for further announcements, as we only run this course once a year.

JOIN MICHELLE FOR A LIVE PODCAST RECORDING!

This week, Michelle recorded a bumper live podcast episode to kick off the Make Art Your Living Workshops that start on Thursday, 7th September.

In this episode, Michelle explores the meaning of Making Art Your Living, says hello to people joining live in the chat, shares their comments and takes a few questions (about 34 minutes in).

If you haven't signed up for the FREE online MAYL workshops yet, and you'd like to join us, you can find out more information and sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

Isn’t it frustrating when you post to Instagram and only a few people see your post?

My friend, Jay Kingman from Aniko Branding, did an experiment recently and posted to Instagram, and only 5 people out of 3500 people saw his post!!  He posted the same post to Linkedin and over 1000 people saw it.

So, how do you stand out in today’s world?

I talk about this in today’s episode, and I have set you a small challenge to get you thinking out of the box when it comes to standing out from the crowd.

Make Art Your Living Workshop Reminder:

If you want to learn more about standing out from the crowd, I invite you to join the Make Art Your Living workshop as we delve deeper into this topic together. I dedicate 2 whole weeks towards sharing everything I know with you.

The workshops will take place from 7th-21st September (with replays available!). I'd love to see you there. Sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

P.S. Our signature program, The 7 Keys Course starts on 2nd October, so please keep a look out for further announcements as we only run this course once a year.

As I have been delving into my creativity recently it has left me feeling vulnerable.

I am delving into a new way of making art and am very conscious of my lack of ‘skill’ and where I want to be.

I am also writing my heart out as my book's words finally flow.

This burst of creative energy has had me feeling all the feels.

Not directly about the work I am creating, but hiding in other ways.  I have been having crazy imposter syndrome thoughts.  Wondering if I am good enough to help people.  

I know these thoughts are ridiculous as I have been helping people for over 7 years, with great success - yet the thoughts still arise.

It is because of this creative work these crazy thoughts are presenting themselves.

In today’s episode, I share why this is happening and what I am doing to overcome them.

Make Art Your Living Workshop Reminder:

If you want to learn more about standing out from the crowd, I invite you to join the Make Art Your Living workshop as we delve deeper into this topic together. I dedicate 2 whole weeks towards sharing everything i know with you.

If you would like to join me for my next free Make Art Your Living workshop series from 7th-21st September. I'd love to see you there. Please sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

P.s. Our signature program, The 7 Keys - Making Art Your Living starts on 2nd October, so please keep a look out for further announcements as we only run this course once a year.

Why should we care about your art?

Ouch.

This can be a hard question to swallow.

I was given this advice recently: whenever I write a headline or have something I want to present to the world, I should ask the question, ‘So What?’

This golden advice can help you:

• Communicate with others

• Get clear on what to say yes and no to

• Convert sales 

• Discover whether your ideas have legs

I explain how to do this in today’s episode.

Enjoy

Make Art Your Living Workshop Reminder:

If you would like to join me for my next free Make Art Your Living workshop series from 7th-21st September. I'd love to see you there.Please sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

Episode References:

How I Built 5 Multi-Million Dollar Companies: Marcia Kilgore | E99

I sat at the kitchen table and as all was quiet in the house, I had time to sit and contemplate.  I poured my oat milk onto my cereal and read the milk carton before me for the first time in years!

The milk carton shared a tip: How to be curious by using the Q&Q method.  Asking a curious question and answering by asking another curious question.

I love this concept as I think it can help us learn more about our art, the art of others, life - anything.  

This is what I share in today’s super short episode.

Enjoy

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If you would like to join me for my next free Make Art Your Living workshop series from 7th-21st September. I'd love to see you there.Please sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

Life is a tapestry of highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations. It can be difficult to see beyond the pain and frustration during our most challenging moments. 

During these trying times, we are pushed to our limits and tested in ways we never imagined. While we may get caught in the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties, it's important to remember that every struggle carries the potential for immense growth and resilience.

Think back to some of the most challenging moments you've faced in your artistic journey. It could be a period of creative block, a rejection, or a project that didn't turn out as planned. During those moments, it may have felt like the world was against you, but in hindsight, they shaped you into the artist you are today.

In today’s episode, I discuss the power of seeing every day as your best day. ---

If you would like to join me for my next free Make Art Your Living workshop series from 7th-21st September. I'd love to see you there. Please sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/

I recall times when I wanted to do something, but it felt so far out of reach that I procrastinated or felt frustrated that I wasn’t getting anywhere.  

One of those times was setting up United ArtSpace, and it annoyed me that I never had time to work on my dream.  I was pushed and pulled in all directions.

Then I made one simple change.  A change that felt insignificant at the time but changed my life years later.  

In today’s episode, I want to invite you to consider what one change you can make that may impact your life five years from now.

Enjoy

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If you would like to join me for my next free Make Art Your Living workshop series from 7th-21st September. I'd love to see you there.Please sign up here: https://unitedartspace.lpages.co/mayl/