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How to Build an Art Career Your Own Way

Episode 121 | Paint Rest Repeat Podcast for Artists

In a Nutshell: There is no single “right” way to build an art career.

Some artists grow through galleries. Some through Instagram. Some through art prizes, open studios, online platforms, art fairs, commissions, teaching, licensing, or a combinat...

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Starting Later as an Artist and Why You're Not Behind

Episode 120 | Paint Rest Repeat Podcast for Artists

In a Nutshell: What if starting later is not a disadvantage but part of what makes your art stronger? So many artists carry a quiet fear that they have left it too late. Too late to take their art seriously. Too late to build a body of work. Too l...

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Why Owning Your Artist Identity is a Non-Negotiable for Art Business Success

If you want to sell more art and grow a sustainable creative business, there’s one powerful shift you need to make—and it’s got nothing to do with pricing, Instagram, or fancy equipment.

You need to own your identity as an artist.

That may sound simple, but for many creatives, it’s the biggest hur...

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How to Charge What You’re Worth

Pricing your art can feel overwhelming—but it’s one of the most important steps in building a sustainable, fulfilling creative business. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or wondered if you’re charging too little (or too much), you’re not alone. Many artists wrestle with how to confidently pr...

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Ten Ways to Fast Forward Your Success as an Artist

 

As a practicing modern botanical painter with work in three Australian galleries, I've experienced first-hand the journey of transforming a passion for art into a thriving six-figure business. My journey wasn't without its challenges, but it's these very experiences that have shaped my approach a...

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Why You’re Not Making Art Sales

Why You’re Not Making Art Sales (And How to Change That)

Hi there, fellow artists and creators! I’m Ros Gervay, a business coach for new and rising artists. If you're struggling to make consistent art sales, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. But there are reasons it m...

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