The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Christina Kwan, to discuss Asian American identity and how the perceptions of identity create struggle. Learn about the way she handles crafting her murals and how she was impacted by motherhood when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Christina Kwan is an Atlanta-based artist known for her abstract and floral works on paper as well as large scale murals. She was born and raised in Florida and moved to Atlanta after graduating from University of Florida with a BFA in Drawing. A decade and many different career paths later, the work she creates now is an ongoing exploration of her Asian-American identity and the internal struggle of feeling incomplete or existing in-between, having to reserve space for a variety of imposed cultural influences. Calligraphic brush strokes obliquely refer to her East Asian heritage, acting as a yearning for permanence and a search for ancestral ties. Christina has painted murals for a diverse array of clients in a variety of spaces, from private client's stairwells to up and coming restaurants and corporate tech offices.https://christinakwanart.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @christina.kwan.artIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with photographer and digital artist, Andrew Soria, to discuss the focus of an artist's work. Learn about the way he incorporates humor into his surreal pieces and how he handled the shift from Miami to LA when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Andrew Soria is a digital artist and photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally from South Florida, he takes inspiration from the vibrant culture of the city, focusing his work on uncommon and colorful architecture. His surrealist cityscapes, composed of his own photography, strive to capture the spirit of a city. Andrew’s work has been exhibited in Miami, Los Angeles, Baton Rouge, San Francisco & featured in several art publications including Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose, Plastik, and more.www.andrewsoria.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @andrewsoria_artIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Twiggy Boyer, founder of Photo Trouvee Magazine to discuss her approach to arts education. Learn about the way she started her own arts magazine and how the market changes internationally when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Twiggy Boyer (she/her) is best known for her nostalgic mixed media collages often created using vintage found photographs. Boyer’s mixed media works explore themes of nostalgia, memories and connections and incorporate collage elements, drawing and painting. Born and raised in Paris, France, Twiggy studied painting and curatorial studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD and graduated with a BFA in 2012. She currently works and resides in South Florida with her daughter and partner.www.sarahtwiggyboyer.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @twiggyboyerart @phototrouveemagazineIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Kristin Moore to discuss what it means to be your own LLC. Learn about the ways to incorporate your inspiration and how the art markets vary from coast to coast when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Kristin Moore was born in Houston, Texas in 1990. She received her BA in Art from St. Edward's University in Austin in 2013 and her MFA from Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles in 2016. Kristin’s paintings can be found in collections across the globe. She has had solo exhibitions with Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans, St. Edward’s University in Austin, Bolsky Gallery in Los Angeles, and Commerce Gallery in Lockhart. Select group exhibitions include Jonathan Ferrara Gallery in New Orleans, House of Novogratz in Los Angeles, modified/arts in Phoenix, and Talon Gallery in Portland. Kristin currently lives and works in Dallas, TX.www.kristinmooreart.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @kristinmooreartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Patrick Shanahan, Director of Marketing at Art Storefronts, to discuss the truth behind operating an arts business. Learn about the ways to step up your art career and how to gauge your success when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Patrick is a digital marketing expert with over 15 years experience in how best leverage both traditional and digital marketing to grow art and photography businesses. Combined with the sales and marketing analytics data from over 6500+ customers at Art Storefronts he has unique insights into what is actually working to start, run and grow profitable art business in today's business landscape. www.artstorefronts.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @art_storefrontsIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with Taiyo Okamoto to discover what it felt like growing up and evolving artistically in different cultures. Learn about Taiyo's unique use of mediums and understanding of what they represent when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Taiyo Okamoto creates works immersed in the practice of returning to one’s true nature. Shedding society’s heavy armors and concepts, he synchronizes color, light, texture, and the flow of water to transmute a tender reality. Working across mediums, Taiyo uses paper chigiri-e, painting, photography, digital, and poetry to awaken the senses to an embodied awareness of the now. Currently living in New York City, Taiyo grew up by the ocean in Karatsu, Japan, spending his childhood days twilighting on the seawall; dreamily gazing at the vast sky, crashing waves, and flying fish. He appears in the award-winning “Hanagatami” directed by legendary Japanese filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi. He has exhibited artworks in New York, Philadelphia, Taipei and London.www.taiyo-okamoto.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @taiokamotoIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with the Curator on the Go, Liza Zhurkovskaya, to learn more about maintaining the best image between artists and their curators and collectors. Learn about using unique spaces and what your audience wants when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Liza, known better as the Curator on the Go, is a Toronto-based Art Curator & Art Advisor. For more than seven years, Liza has worked directly with clients to help them buy and commission art and has brought hundreds of artworks to the public eye. In 2020, she started Kefi Art Gallery to contribute to Toronto culture and help people surround themselves with the beauty of art during the pandemic lockdowns.She is known as a community leader and is passionate about helping people make a living through their creative work. She has been working directly with artists and has helped them thrive in the industry through media opportunities, exhibitions, and business advice. Liza also produces Curator on the Go Podcast as a platform for creatives to share their stories and learn from each other.www.curatoronthego.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @curatoronthegoIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with painter and performer Henri Lamy to learn more about what happens when you open up your mind to other cultures. Learn about creating your artistic voice and dealing with rejection when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Henri Lamy is a French figurative painter. Born in 1985 in Lyon, he started painting at an early age after developing a fascination for facial expressions and people who were considered as not fitting in society. His work is characterized by heavy usage of lively colors and highly creative composition, as well as inventive usage of the palette knife. He began his artistic career as a member of the artistic squat 59 Rivoli, an art residence located in Paris, France.In 2014, Henri Lamy thought of combining his two passions: capoeira and painting to create a new form of expression, through movement and visual arts. Capoeira is a Brazilian art form which combines dance, rhythm and movement. It is a dialog between two players; a conversation through movement. Together with his wife Maïa d’Aboville, they have performed shows worldwide.https://henrilamy.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @henri_lamyIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with software entrepreneur Alex West to go beyond the basics of business for artists. Learn about key data to watch and basic requirements you must meet as an artist when you tune into this lovely episode.Guest: Alex West is an Atlanta native and software entrepreneur focused on using technology as a tool to deliver business solutions. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2008 with a major in Computational Media. In 2012, Alex founded ArtCloud, a SaaS powered art marketplace. Over the past decade, ArtCloud has become a leading provider of software for the Art World. ArtCloud was named one of the top 40 most innovative companies in Georgia by Technology Association of Georgia 2021.www.artcloud.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @artcloudIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Joshua GuicheritWritten by: Joshua Guicherit, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol

In this episode of the Artist Business Plan we sit down with artist Emily Weeks for a masterclass on professionalism. Be consistent, stick to your niche and people will come to you when they are ready. Cuddle up with your puppy and listen in to this lovely episode.Guest: Emily Weeks had always been obsessed with drawing animals when she noticed her flare for fine art. Since starting her business in 2016, she has grown a client base of animal and art lovers.  She believes capturing the characters of your pets in a portrait is an amazing, personal and memorable gift for any occasion. She lives in a small village in Hampshire in the south of England with a rescued, adorable dog, Riley of her own.https://emspawtraits.co.uk/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @ems_pawtraits If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Sol