Being an artist can be one of the most fulfilling careers, but can also be one of the most frustrating. The time and effort that goes into creating, often leave...
From Corporate Sales to Full-Time Artist: Daphne Vantine’s Journey to Building a Thriving Art Business
In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, meet Daphne Vantine, a 29-year-old artist who left her corporate sales career to pursue her passion for art full-time. Daphne shares how she transitioned from burnout to building a thriving creative business, offering actionable advice for artists looking to make the leap.
Discover how she navigated her first year as a full-time artist, from leveraging holiday markets to growing her email list, and how she balances creativity with the demands of running a business. Daphne also opens up about her successes, including a $1,000 sales day, her challenges with burnout, and her plans for expanding her art business with commissions and custom work.
What You’ll Learn:
How to transition from a corporate job to an art career
Tips for growing an email newsletter to connect with your audience
The importance of balancing creative work with business strategies
Daphne’s advice for staying authentic and creating art that resonates
👉 Tune in to gain inspiration and insights for building a sustainable art business!
https://www.daphneraecreative.com/
https://www.instagram.com/daphneraecreative/
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How Julia Hetzel Grew Her Instagram to 12K in 6 Months: Tips for Artists to Turn Passion into Profit
In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, discover how artist Julia Hetzel transformed her artistic journey by growing her Instagram following to 12k in just six months. Julia shares actionable tips for artists on building a strong social media presence, connecting with audiences, and turning creativity into a thriving business.
Learn how Julia’s background in interior design influences her work, why staying authentic is key to her success, and how she balances motherhood and her art career. Whether you're an emerging artist or looking to scale your art business, this episode is packed with valuable insights on marketing, productivity, and achieving your goals.
Highlights in This Episode:
Growing an Instagram audience as an artist
Leveraging professional photography to elevate your brand
Balancing passion, business, and personal life
Tips for creating art that resonates with buyers
Follow Julia Hetzel: @juliahetzel
www.juliahetzel.com
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Authenticity in Art: Katie Craig on Finding Your Voice, Building Community, and Avoiding Burnout
In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, Katie Craig, a fine artist and nonprofit development director, shares her inspiring journey from marketing to becoming a full-time artist. Katie opens up about discovering her artistic voice, which is characterized by repetition and variation, and the transformative power of experiencing art in person.
Katie offers invaluable advice on building a sustainable art business through galleries, her website, and meaningful relationships. She discusses the importance of authenticity in forging connections, overcoming burnout, and fostering a supportive artistic community. Learn how she balances creativity with business and why she believes genuine human connection is the key to success.
Key takeaways include:
Katie’s journey from marketing professional to full-time artist
Tips for managing burnout and staying creatively inspired
How to build authentic relationships that lead to growth opportunities
Connect with Katie Craig on Instagram and on her website.
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Building an Art Career: Candace Carroll’s Journey from Corporate to Creative | Success Tips for Artists
In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, we dive into the inspiring story of Candace Carroll, an artist who transitioned from a corporate career to pursuing art full-time. Growing up in a creative household with her artist mother, Candace rediscovered her passion for art during the pandemic, transforming a barn on her property into a studio and evolving her style into textured, abstract floral and landscape works.
Candace shares her journey of overcoming marketing challenges, growing her audience through Instagram and email newsletters, and balancing painting with business tasks. She also opens up about becoming more selective with commissions to stay aligned with her artistic vision and her excitement for future abstract collections and prints.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for artists on finding their unique voice, connecting with their audience, and building a sustainable art career.
Highlights include:
How Candace transitioned from corporate life to full-time artist
Marketing tips for artists (email lists, social media, and word-of-mouth)
Overcoming comparison and staying true to your creative path
Connect with Candace Carroll on Instagram or on her website.
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Katie Brown: Finding Her Voice and Building a Thriving Art Career
In this episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, host Hayley Price chats with Katie Brown, a Greenville, South Carolina-based artist, about her journey to building a successful art career. Katie shares her creative upbringing, from growing up in a small town with a supportive family to pursuing art in college despite uncertainty about job security. She opens up about her early career struggles, including anxiety and detours into real estate, before rediscovering her passion for painting.
Katie reveals how she found her unique artistic style, built a strong presence on social media, and secured gallery representation with Well and Wonder, Shane Gallery, and Gregory Irby Gallery. She also shares valuable lessons on avoiding comparison, staying consistent, and creating authentic work that aligns with her vision.
Whether you’re an artist looking for inspiration or curious about the path to building a thriving art business, this conversation is filled with insights and encouragement.
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Being an artist can be one of the most fulfilling careers, but can also be one of the most frustrating. The time and effort that goes into creating, often leaves little time for other tasks such as marketing, networking, website development, and financials. The Art Coaching Club Podcast is here to help!Hayley Price is the creator behind The Art Coaching Club and now The Art Coaching Club Podcast. As an artist, owner of the online art gallery, The Scouted Studio, and as an international business coach for creatives, Hayley understands the art world inside and out. Each episode, she breaks down the challenges that come with scaling a creative business and develops strategies to help artists get organized and get back in the studio doing what they love. You can expect to hear from artists at all levels of their careers discussing their career journeys, their biggest challenges, and how they got to where they are now. Subscribe to listen every Tuesday .
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