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Four phases every working artist must go through – in order
You’re done being a hobby artist. If you decided today to officially put your ALL into your career as an artist, what would that look like? There are four phases every working artist masters. You’ll focus on these four things (in order): NOT THE ONLY, BUT THE BEST WAY Before we get into details about the phases, I want to…
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Should you DIY, outsource, or invest in education?
Artists are creative entrepreneurs. In the beginning that can mean juggling all parts of your business solo. And there are A LOT of moving parts. Handling all them all with grace is ideal. There are different ways to handle each piece of your art business. Sometimes it’s best to learn how to do a task all by yourself. That’s DIY.…
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What I stopped doing in my art business
Quick question: remember the things you used to do alllll the time that you can’t imagine doing today? Like eating a whole tin of frosting from the jar in one sitting or doing unknown drugs with a strange man twice your age. Yikes, right? Well this post is about that. But in an art business way. There are some things…
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Start selling art online without feeling gross
Often I hear from artists that they don’t want to be pushy, they don’t want to bother people and they don’t want to sell. Even though they seriously would love to make a living from selling art. So let’s talk about how to start selling art without feeling bad about it. REMEMBER THE VALUE YOU PROVIDE It’s a fair trade.…
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Fears you have of being a full-time artist (that aren’t true)
Since becoming a full-time artist in 2021, I hear a lot of other artists project their fears about it onto me. Many of these creatives also want to go full-time, but they’re simply afraid that something bad might happen if they do. Today I’m going to dispel a few of these fears so you can move forward with your art…
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Big 5 lessons from traveling full-time as a solopreneur
Running an art business while traveling full time is an absolute trip – figuratively and actually. I was on the road for over two years while operating A Cup of Cloudy as a solo entrepreneur, and I learned a few lessons with my traveling business that will be helpful for all artists. When I quit my day job, I focused…
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What is jacquard?
Recently I began my journey with jacquard tapestries. I do a lot of surface design, meaning my artwork is put onto different items (plain products are boring!). And jacquard tapestry products are the latest iteration of the surface design selection at A Cup of Cloudy. But jacquard is a little different. Designs aren’t printed ON, they’re woven IN. These art…
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Secrets for gaining a repeat collector
The repeat collector is someone who buys more than one piece of art from you. They love your artwork enough to start and grow a collection of it. Repeat collectors aren’t made overnight, however — there are a few key secrets to making someone who has bought your work before become interested in buying it again. Let’s go over the…
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Financial basics for your creative side hustle
Many artists begin making art as a hobby, which transitions into a creative side hustle after they hear, “could I buy that off you?” enough times. Once artists get comfortable with selling, the call of becoming a full time artist gets louder. This article is for artists anywhere on this spectrum – all of us must learn how to track…
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Gift guide for your artsy friends
Every year there are birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries: so what to buy an artist? We all know our artsy friends can be particular and eclectic – we don’t always know exactly what they’ve been eyeing or what tools they use. Let’s go over the best artsy gifts for any occasion in this artist gift guide. VISUAL EXPERIENCES Take them on…
