Creative Thursday

Should this podcast stay or should it go?   Inspired by a variety of conversations with creatives I had at the start of this new year, the response to a spontaneous instagram post I created that is now my most liked post of ALL TIME, celebrating the 300th CT episode, all coinciding with a BIG birthday in just 2 days - I'm assessing next steps personally, professionally and specifically with this Creative Thursday podcast.   Let's just say the lens through which I'm choosing to Mentor and Coach is shifting and I'm sharing with you why. I'd love your thoughts on the ideas and suggestions I'm offering in this episode and then...   If you like me simply want more time to create your Art this year and make it a regular habit again, I've got 3 tips to begin feeling like an Artist again, especially if you're an Artist who's turned your Creativity into a Profession.   On a side note if you LOVE rabbits, and/or are curious about seeing and collecting a new series of Creative Thursday paintings, then you'll want to che

How do you go from owning that you’re ready to be an Artist to having your career as an Artist support you in owning a house in France?   Yes it’s possible! But first...when setting out to accomplish your dreams   Ask yourself if you’re taking advice from people who are living what you want to live?   Or listening to people who tell you, you can’t accomplish your dreams versus the ones who tell you, you can?   We're celebrating 300 episodes today and since the original mission of the Creative Thursday podcast was to share my journey as an Artist wanting to become a Professional not only to share what I was figuring out with you but to inspire all who are wanting to be creative and/or build a business doing work you love to do just that ~ I thought there’s no better way to celebrate the 300the episode than sharing Artist Success Stories with you   Featuring our guest Artists Jeanette Bergstrom, Erwin Ong, Marie-Laure Delage-Carlson   In this episode we talk about: How to let go of limiting beliefs when it com

Do you have a special ritual or practice to close out the past year, to welcome in the new year, besides clinking glasses filled with your favorite sparkling beverage at the strike of midnight.   In years past, right after my new year's toast, maybe I picked a word for the year, but I usually raced from one year right into the next, never pausing to reflect and assess, and thoughtfully bring what I learned and appreciated into my dreams and plans for the next 12 months and beyond.   In this episode I walk you through the practice I now use at the end of every year, to review all of the prior 12 months (the highs and the lows) all the progress I made; what I've learned, am grateful for, want to continue, what I choose to say goodbye to, and say yes to in the new year!   Ready to start fresh for 2023 and kick-off your year with clarity + focus for your Art business! It's almost here! Join me for the Profitable Artist Plan. We start this Monday, January 9 https://profitableartistchallenge.com/   Come join me for

The tradition continues for the 3rd year in a row! I'm back with my 2022 year in review.   At the close of each year, I share a behind-the-scenes studio wrap-up of what worked and what didn't when it came to my art practice and my creative business.   How did my work impact my personal life and this year especially how did my personal life impact my business?   One of the most challenging years filled with a new level of growing pains plus the emotional and physical pains left over from a significant amount of personal health stress ~ I share: my biggest lessons I learned the progress I made in spite of it all what I'm choosing to leave behind what I'm choosing to take with me into 2023 what I'm most grateful for even through the hard lessons learned   Ready to start fresh for 2023 and kick-off your year with clarity + focus for your Art business! Join me for the Profitable Artist Plan https://profitableartistchallenge.com/   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on i

What's your go-to when you're just not feeling inspired?   How do you get back into that Creative flow?   In today's episode, I share a story about a recent experience that I almost talked myself out of multiple times, which ended up being a game changer for me on so many levels, from learning new skills to, to future business opportunities to energizing my Creativity flow even more!   Because, as you may know, I've been painting up a storm this month and have never been so excited to making Art again.   And TODAY in celebration of a return to prioritizing creativity, for the first time all year, I'm releasing a group of original paintings. My "Coming Back To Art" Collection is launching @ 11 am PST via email first. Join the list and view the new collection as soon as they're released at creativethursday.com or click here.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Is prioritizing creativity on your list again for 2023? or is it just me

My planning practice, or rather my planning obsession, has reached a new level and I've got a brand new tip to share with you in this episode.   Inspired by another new love for project management - something that before my business started to grow to include a team that I had no idea "was a thing" - this planning tip is good for both using pen (preferably markers!) + paper and digital.   I’m also celebrating the release of the brand new 2nd edition limited edition 2023 creative planner, which is date free so you can start it or use it at any time of the year that you like.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Are you feeling frustrated that you aren't getting any traction in marketing and consistently selling your work?   This might be why... Not all marketing trends are the best strategy, especially for Artists starting out.   With a new "Art expert" popping into my social media feed every other day, there's more noise than ever out there with a million and one recommendations and marketing strategies to try, one of which is the trend that encourages selling work in Collections.   In today's podcast episode I'm breaking down why I disagree with the trend of recommending that you sell and release your work in Collections, especially if you're just starting out.   And if you want to go deeper on this strategy in an upcoming LIVE Masterclass I'm teaching next week, you can learn more and save your spot at Dailypaintingmethod.com   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

In almost 300 episodes I haven't shared EXACTLY how I started my Art business, how is that possible?   The truth is that business owners can get so distracted by shiny squirrel syndrome (listen to this previous podcast episode no.) and all the latest marketing strategies, that we can miss the most obvious one that's right in front of us, and forgetting to stay focused on what works (easily!) and double down on doing more of that.   Exhibit A - me, Marisa right here mentoring you and forgetting to emphasize what was the most important foundation to growing Creative Thursday, the specific strategy that took me from selling 1 greeting card an entire holiday season to growing a 6 figure Art Business.   In this episode, I'm sharing the practice that helped me stay consistently connected to making my Art find my Artist voice grow my following + my email list find my Collectors many of whom are still collecting my work today and generating consistent revenue with Art sales   And if you want to go deeper on this st

Sharing inspiration from your fellow Creatives with Artist Success Stories with you in today's episode with 4 guest Artists and Expansive Artist members. My favorite kind of conversations to have ~ as we do! we touch upon a lot of topics on this journey of an Artist:   how the decision to stick to a higher price resulted in a loyal collector why the work of the Artist is equal to the work of a health practitioner how to make time for what you want even when you have a full-time job and are raising children a check-in question to help you keep focused on track tips for how to get started how to stay confident and not give up on the roller coaster days how to stay fulfilled + connected to your Art when you're juggling responsibilities including parenthood   Enjoy! And come join us in The Expansive Artists! The doors are open for the last time this year! Join us at https://theexpansiveartists.com/ before Tuesday, October 18 @ 11:59 pm PDT   Joined by guest Artists Pradeepa David @ limewoodart limewoodart.com  

Who decides when you're ready? Is it you? Is it an Art teacher or Gallery owner? Is it your family, your partner? Is it the inner critic living in your mind? (You know that one that's not always the most supportive...)   One of the most common objections I hear from Artists starting out is that they don't feel "ready" to sell their work.   While it's an important question to ask ~depending upon the answer, it can also be one more very logical "excuse" (I mean reason) that can keep us from fulfilling our calling, stepping into our power, and sharing our gifts with the world.   There's a lot at stake in that one answer, which is why in today's episode I want to help you make that decision easier by listing my top 3 ways of knowing that you're ready to sell your Art..   Enjoy the episode and then! come put these steps into practice and join me for the Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop. We start Monday, October 10 You can join us here sellmyartthisweek.com   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursd

Have you ever wondered how Art gets chosen for TV + film?   As an Artist whose work is featured in the 2nd highest grossing feature film of all time, The Avengers Endgame, I'm going to break it all down for you in this episode.   It's not just because I live in Los Angeles that my Art has found its way onto countless walls in both film and tv over the years (although it does help!)   There are a variety of ways you can get your Art seen in the entertainment industry.   I'm sharing the scoop from what you can expect to be paid, to the rights you want to be aware of, all to help you decide whether you actually want your Art featured in film and tv.   Save the Date: Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop happening 10.10.22   Join us for the Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Are you frustrated with all the changes?   Do you find the resistance creeping in along with a wish to just keep things the same for a while, already!   I see Artists coping with similar struggles over and over, and it doesn't help that there are also a lot of shifts happening all at once in the creative and online industries.   If we want to keep following through on our plan, it's time for a different approach again.   I've recognized an important shift you can make starting today that may help you let go of ALL those same struggles.   In today's podcast episode I share with you my biggest takeaways after hosting another session of the Profitable Artist Planning Workshop along with the top 4 trends I see happening in our industry and my suggestions on how you can adapt to the changes to continue experiencing the success you want.   Save the Date: Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop happening 10.10.22 You're invited to join us is coming soon!   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creative

Does posting to Social Media feel like a waste of time?   Like it's getting harder and harder to be seen, let alone know if you're reaching your Ideal Collectors?   There may be an important step you're missing, and an opportunity you haven't even considered, especially if you're just starting your business as an Emerging Artist.   However, I've found that a lot of well-established Artists are also missing this incredible opportunity to get their work seen by the right people.   In today's episode, my guest, Facebook + Instagram Ads Agency Owner and Marketing Coach Zach Spuckler is back on the podcast to talk about the changes in internet marketing and how they affect the organic reach of your business how to efficiently grow an online business especially if you're starting today and how to be open to + exploring new possibilities with your marketing can rapidly increase your chance of getting your work in front of YOUR people just waiting to connect with you   So that you can build a profitable business wi

When you think of a Thriving Artist, what qualities do you think they embody?   In today's episode, I'm joined by 3 Artists, Marie Delage Carlson, Heather Harrington, and Yvonne Sellick.   Alumni from our first sessions of Artful Selling joined me to share with me not only the qualities that they believe separate the Struggling from the Thriving Artist but also what has made the difference for them as they continue to gain more momentum and Art sales in their Creative businesses!   from leaving graphic design to becoming a full-time Artist, to getting comfortable with selling once and for all how selling is easy once you get clear on 1 thing in particular to booking more commissions for happy customers all in a row to growing in confidence   And more. As is often the case with my conversation with fellow Artists, we touch upon a lot of details involved with this courageous Artist journey we're all on together.   The Doors to Artful Selling are OPEN! but only until Tuesday, August 30, @ 11:59 pm PDT Join us!

Do you worry about coming across as too Salesy when you're putting your Artwork out for sale? Do you think you're bothering or boring people with your marketing?   Today I bring you a special Sunday episode of the podcast, part 2 of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee and we're talking all about marketing + selling.   I'm answering your questions: What's the best approach for marketing and selling your work online? How often should you send emails and post on social media?   And digging a little deeper into money beliefs that may be holding you back from selling more of your work.   Our kick-off call is TODAY and we get this Planning Party started tomorrow, Monday! Join me for the Profitable Artist Workshop + Coaching Week starting Monday https://profitableartistchallenge.com/ and be sure to grab your copy of the 1st edition Creative Planner before it's SOLD out!   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Episode Title: 285 Let's talk about the Slow Build when it comes to growing your Art Business     How does feeling more calm with less overwhelm sound when it comes to growing your Art business?   Yes? tune in!   Today's episode is another special edition of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee where I go LIVE on Instagram and share business guidance.   On this call, we covered such a variety of topics I decided to split this one into two parts, with this being PART 1.   Inspired by a recent comment our Expansive Artist member Linda shared with me, today I want to talk to you more about what it means to apply the Slow Build to growing your business as an Artist.   I also share some tips on how to start planning your Holiday launch product offerings.   If you catch this episode early you can join me LIVE TODAY Thursday, August 17 @ 10 am PDT over on Instagram @creativethursday for another session of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee   And if you want help creating your Profitable Artist Plan without rel

Hello Creative Friend, I've got you!   While I don't regret it, I do look back and recognize the sometimes subtle, singular decisions I could've made that would've been a game changer in growing my Art business.   In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the 1 thing - if I could only pick 1 - that I'd do differently.   There's no need to repeat the Artist struggles and yet I see Creatives ignore this recommendation again and again.   So this is it! my invitation to act on this 1 simple suggestion that has the potential to radically change the success you'll see in your Art business from this point forward.   And here are more ways I can help you, starting TODAY 

You don't want to skip this part!   It can be easy to get too carried away with more advanced steps to building your Art business that you completely forget to be thoughtful in the order and care you take those early steps.   When you rush, and try to figure it out by yourself you just cost yourself more frustration and time in the long run.   Save yourself that agitation now and ask an experienced Mentor you trust for guidance.   Just like one of our Expansive Artist members asked me during our monthly Q&A. It's such a good one that I wanted to share my answer in this week's podcast episode.   Some ways you can get coaching from me over the next month: Come join me LIVE for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee on Instagram @creativethursday next Thursday, August 11 + 18 @ 10 am PDT Join me for the Fall session of the Profitable Artist Plan 5 day Workshop + Coaching week, starting August 22. Invite to register

No one wants it to take an overnight hospital stay to be the wake-up call for you to learn an important lesson.   But so be it.   This is my personal story that doesn't veer far from my professional life. For too long I let fear and anxiety influence the way I chose to grow my Creative Business, and this is where it's time to make a new choice.   The person who went into the hospital is not the same person who came out, and how I was running it will no longer be the way I will be running it going forward.   In today's episode, I share with you how this health challenge inspired me to dive into my fear versus resisting it, and what has happened since.   Join the Artful Selling Waitlist here to be the first to know when we open the doors again, on August 26th   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday