Episode #47 How Artists Can Generate Income Doing Murals with Patrycja Hannagan
Aug 31, 2023
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your creativity into a full-time art career—on the road? In this episode of Paint Rest Repeat, we’re diving into the world of murals, income streams, and creative reinvention with Australian-based artist and muralist, Patrycja Hannagan (aka PJ).
Watch the full interview on YouTube:
How Artists Can Generate Income Doing Murals with Patrycja Hannagan – Ep 047
PJ is currently on a mission to paint 100 murals while travelling across Australia, all while mentoring other creatives and building a sustainable art business. With 14 years of fine art experience and a unique mix of business savvy and creative flair, she shares how she went from a corporate sales role to a flourishing career as a full-time artist.
Whether you're an emerging artist curious about large-scale work or simply looking to diversify your art income, this episode is packed with actionable tips and behind-the-scenes insight into life as a mural artist. From finding your first mural gigs to building a network and pricing your work—PJ doesn’t hold back.
In this chat we dive into PJ’s background starting out as a creative kid in primary school. After leaving school Pj bought a one way ticket, landing herself in Canberra, where she worked and studied business. She says she lost touch with her art for a little while when she transitioned to a corporate sales career. But when she started opening up about her creative side and showing her friends and colleagues new creative opportunities started to come her way from art commissions to teaching.
During the pandemic she got asked to do a mural and after completing the first one referrals kept flowing organically and it took about 3 months for her to transition into art full time. PJ shares some really valuable tips for anyone interested in adding murals as one of their creative income streams. PJ also runs a Facebook group to support other artists called the “Thriving Artists” link below.
Hope that you enjoy this chat - We love hearing from our listeners, let us know what takeaways you have from this episode!
PODCAST LINKS:
PJ’s Website: https://muralnomad.au/
PJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mural_nomad/
PJ’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muralnomad.au/
Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/
Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosgervayart
And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/
For more information about Ros’ Art For The Heart membership visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ artwork please visit http://www.rosgervayart.com
Please help us grow our Podcast by leaving us 5 stars on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Here is how!
With love & gratitude,
Ros
x
