Artists have been asking a lot about AI lately, so I decided to test three of the most talked-about platforms—ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and MidJourney—inside my actual mural workflow.

In my mural business, AI helps speed up the early stages of proj...

I’m bringing back a highly requested 2020 interview with wildlife artist Carla Grace — and the lessons are just as relevant today.

Carla breaks down how she slowly built her career into full-time art by focusing on technical mastery first, then let...

I’m giving you the honest talk I wish someone had given me earlier. We’re covering the habits that quietly hold artists back—like hiding behind tools, blaming the algorithm, or constantly switching directions before giving anything a real shot.

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Type B artists can successfully manage mural projects by leaning into flexibility, making decisions in real time, and using simple systems that support creativity rather than restrict it. Instead of overplanning every detail, this approach allows ...

How Batching Changed My Creative Business

Batching has completely changed how I run my creative business.

By grouping similar tasks—like painting, content creation, admin work, and even studio cleanups—I’ve been able to stay consistent, protect ...

Whether we’re selling ourselves on a dating app or sharing our art on social media, the truth is the same: we’re all people connecting with other people who might want what we have to offer. Marketing isn’t about tricks or algorithms—it’s about hu...

Building a long-term art career isn’t about finding a secret formula—it’s about learning how to stay in the game. I recently had a conversation with artist and educator Josie Lewis about what sustainability really looks like for working artists.

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Making the decision to leave a steady paycheck behind is one of the hardest moves an artist can make. The fear is real, the timing never feels perfect, and the question “Am I actually ready?” tends to linger far longer than we’d like.

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As artists, we often get caught up in creating the “perfect” post, the slickest campaign, or the most clever marketing strategy. But what if the real secret to growing your art business isn’t about perfection at all?

I recently spoke with Lennon ...

This year brought in $250,000—and it came with more lessons than numbers. The growth didn’t happen by accident; it came from sticking to pricing, focusing on higher-quality projects, and building better systems instead of saying yes to everything....