Stephen Ridley is a British pianist, artist, and entrepreneur with an incredible story. He started playing piano at just two years old, studied at Durham University, and eventually built a career in investment banking. But despite the success and ...

I’m sitting down with my friend Ariane O’Day, whose painting career I’ve had the privilege of watching blossom over the past five years.

Ariane started out teaching and bartending but eventually realized those jobs were taking time away from the ...

Brittany Wolfe of Painting with a Twist in Little Rock, Arkansas, has been with the franchise for nearly 16 years. She shares what it takes to build and run a successful paint-and-sip studio and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

From choos...

“Your worst client will teach you more about your business than your best one ever will. They’ll show you every gap in your process, every weakness in your communication, every boundary you didn’t set.”

Some of the most difficult customer experie...

I unexpectedly sold about $7,000 worth of original canvas artwork in just three weeks.

I’ve made more than a million dollars with murals, but only around $50,000 from original canvas work over the last 13 years. So these recent sales really surpr...

Daniel Scott is a coach for creatives who works with artists on creating a life that supports both their creativity and their financial goals. He comes from an interesting background as a musician and former lawyer, having spent 12 years advising ...

Art shows can become a full-time business, but making them work takes much more than setting up a booth and hoping the paintings sell.

Oil painter Chris Abigt and her husband travel throughout the Midwest, doing up to 18 shows a year. Their succe...

Hiring is one of the biggest steps you can take when you’re ready to grow your art business beyond just yourself.

Derrik Diza has built a team of employees and artists, along with systems that allow him to take on more work without having to do e...

Hiring a virtual assistant for around $150/month can completely change the way you run your art business.

Delegating the right tasks gives you more time to focus on creating, promoting your work, and growing your business. Over the last couple of...

Hiring an artist helper sooner than you think could be one of the best decisions you make for your business. The right support doesn't just lighten your workload—it gives you more time to focus on growing your business and taking on bigger opportu...