I want to share some behind-the-scenes struggles of running a mural business—especially the stress and burnout that can sneak up on you when you’re trying to do it all.

From overbooking to underpricing to saying “yes” way too often, I’ve been the...

This interview features Cleveland, Ohio-based muralist Lisa Quine.

I really enjoyed my chat with Lisa. She has this positive, honest energy that comes from someone who’s just come out of the thick of building her business—having figured out so mu...

Let’s talk practical strategies to help you get started with murals and land your first job. If you want to build your portfolio and gain real experience, here’s what you need to do:

1. Paint a mural on your wall (or a friend or family member’s

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This interview features the social media-famous international muralist, Kiptoe, as part of May Mural Month.

I knew this guy had a ton of Instagram followers (285k), even more fans on YouTube (823k), and plenty of experience under his belt. But wh...

In this video, I’m shedding light on mural meetups—what they are, how I plan them, and why they’ve become one of my favorite ways to mix art with adventure.

I’m sharing stories from recent trips to Florida, Costa Rica, Mexico, Barcelona, and St. Cr...

Here’s a look at the results from my recently completed $100K in 100 Days Challenge, along with the key insights I gained throughout the journey.

Saying “yes” to this challenge pushed me to think outside the box, and it paid off big time. I ended u...

Let’s dive into the power of practice and how it can transform your skills and creativity.

I’m sharing how I’ve spent over 20,000 hours painting—and why that one thing has made the biggest difference in my skills and career.

From my early colleg...

Welcome to the Quit Your Day Job series within the Artist Academy Podcast. This series of interviews highlights artists who have recently taken the leap into full-time creativity in order to share their stories and tips with other artists hoping to d...

What is residual income? To me, it means you're done with trading time for dollars. However, don’t believe the myth that you can set some kind of residual income machine up and it works for you while you sip fruity drinks on the beach. That just i...

This podcast episode uncovers what 3 tier pricing is and why it might be smart to consider this method for your art business. The psychology behind why people buy art often has to do with the price point almost as much as the visual aspect. You could...