The Inspiration Place

Want to know the best way to market your art? It's all about building personal relationships. Joining me in conversation today is artist business coach, Alyson Stanfield. In this podcast, you will discover... Why you don't need to live in an "art town" Why email is great...but sometimes picking up the phone is better Why getting involved in your community can help you sell art...and we're not just talking about your art community For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/40 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Did you know creativity helps you in all areas of your life? Joining me in conversation is creativity coach and author Melissa Dinwiddie. In this podcast, you will discover... Why it's important not just to *get creating*, but also to share your work -- *before* you feel ready. How creative play actually restores energy to the part of your brain that controls your willpower Strategies for letting go of "perfectionist paralysis" For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/39 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

How do you stay creative and inspired day after day? In this episode, Austin Kleon, "the Writer Who Draws," and author of multiple books, including: "Keep Going" and "Steal Like an Artist." We discuss what it takes to keep going and stay creative in good times and bad times. In this podcast, you will discover... Why you should make a "to-draw" list Why "airplane mode" can be a way of life Why you do not need to have an extraordinary life to make extraordinary work. For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/38 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

One very large conundrum is encouraging originality when teaching art. You want your students to come up with their own ideas and create their own style, but in the beginning, they don't have the skills to do so, nor have they likely figured out their own style. As an online art teacher, I struggle with this paradox a lot. I give my students the skills they need, but I don't want them to copy me. This is a crutch for them that can be a problem in the long run. Although, I understand that in the beginning, copying a little to get a feel for their art so they can discover and learn their own style is normal. But it's a difficult balancing act. Today, I've invited artist Flora Bowley on to The Inspiration Place Podcast to discuss this! We talk about how we feel when our students copy us and how to balance teaching the necessary skills to our students while still encouraging originality. We also share how Flora is selling and promoting her original art so you can get some good tips for how to do so with your original art. In this podcast, you will discover... How do you feel about your art students copying you? How to balance teaching skills and encouraging originality. How Flora is currently selling and promoting her original art, and some tips and strategies for you. Mentoring for guiding your career. For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/36 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Have you ever thought to yourself "I don't feel like a real artist?" Or maybe you've thought "who am I to sell my art" or "who am I to teach an online class?" Or maybe you think or have even said "I'm not ready yet..." What will others think of you and your art? These are all classic examples of "Imposter Syndrome." It's also known as fears that stand in the way of your inspiration and, even, success. In this podcast, you will discover... What Imposter Syndrome is and how it affects you and your art 7 Steps for overcoming Imposter Syndrome How to Build Your Creative Confidence so fear does not stand in the way of your inspiration For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/35 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Today, we're discussing letting go of perfectionism. We'll discuss what perfectionism may be doing to you and costing you with your art. We'll also talk about how perfectionism may actually be holding you back from success and growth. Of course, we'll share strategies and tips for overcoming and letting go of perfectionism! I am so excited to welcome therapist Rebecca Bass-Ching back to The Inspiration Place Podcast! Rebecca is a certified Daring Way facilitator, which focuses on the research of Brene Brown. Rebecca was also previously a guest on episode #6, when we talked about Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. It's still one of the most popular and talked about episodes! In this podcast, you will discover... What perfectionism may be costing you The emotions that perfectionism is trying to cover up How to implement daily life practices to help you let go For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/34 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

We all need to work on kicking the starving artist mentality in the butt. It gets the best of us from time-to-time and it's never good for us, our art, nor our business. Artists are notorious for having money blocks whichis why I invited money mindset mentor, Denise Duffield-Thomas. You'll learn how to price your art, the downside of bartering, and why you should use crowdsourcing to help you with your pricing. Denise has written three bestselling books designed to help online female entrepreneurs to release the fear of money and set premium prices with their services. We'll discuss all of this in the episode and help you to gain courage, make wise decisions with your art, and price your art correctly. In this podcast, you will discover... Why you should never crowdsource your prices Why you should never barter How pricing your art too cheaply can backfire For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/33 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Why do creative people have trouble focusing? How can we conquer distractions to become more successful? In this podcast, you will discover... Why creative people have trouble focusing Tips for how to conquer distractibility to become successful in your creative business How morning rituals can set you up for a focused day For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/32 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

Since Spring is just right around the corner and we all want tidy up our studios using the best feng shui principles, I've invited certified feng shui practitioner Kate MacKinnon to give us some professional tips. The two most basic elements of feng shui is really about creating balance and harmony of good positive energy in your environment. If you envision a place that you like to go to, you can bring the principles of that place into your space to create that good positive energy and flow which supports you and your well-being. In this podcast, you will discover... What is feng shui and how you can use it to attract more harmony, beauty and grace The number one thing you want to make sure you have in your art studio What you want to make sure is NOT in your studio and why For full show notes, go to http://schulmanart.com/31 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart

What does it really take to sell your art at art shows? Is it even still worth doing art shows? Tracy Lizotte joins us to share her knowledge and expertise on how to maximize your results at an art show. Tracy has an incredible amount of experience selling her art at shows, fairs, and festivals. Although the market may have peaked for doing art shows, Tracy finds that it's still a profitable way of selling art. If you currently sell your art at art shows or have been looking for additional ways to sell your art, Tracy has some fantastic tips and tricks for you! In this podcast, you will discover... How to research shows What to bring to shows The secrets of setting up your booth to give art collectors a WOW experience Also going to ask my guest how she prices for SALES For full show notes, go to schulmanart.com/30 ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎉FREE GOODIES!🎉 Don't forget to check out the Inspiration Place goodie bag. Go pick up your party favor over at SchulmanArt.com/freebies. Whether you're a passionista or a passion professional, I've got something just for you. ++++++++++++++++++++ 🎤NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! If you loved this, I've got more inspirational episodes coming your way! Please make sure you hit the subscribe or follow button in your podcast app. And if you're feeling extra generous- leave me a review-- https://schulmanart.com/review-podcast ++++++++++++++++++++ BTW If you pop your Instagram handle at the end of the review, I'll even give you a shout out over on my IG stories! ++++++++++++++++++++ I'd love to chat with you on Instagram: http://instagram.com/schulmanart