The Inspiration Place

The size of your artwork could open new possibilities for growing your art business.
You've put so much thought, time, and care into creating your art, and you deserve to explore opportunities that reflect its value. If you've been wondering what size artwork sells best, the latest 2026 art fair sales data offers some encouraging insights. I'm sharing real examples of what collectors are buying, why larger paintings can generate more revenue with fewer sales, and how offering bigger artwork could help you work toward your income goals with greater confidence. You don't have to stop creating smaller pieces you love, but understanding how size influences pricing, profitability, and collector decisions can help you plan your next collection with more intention.

💡 You'll Learn
Discover what 2026 art fair sales data reveals about the artwork sizes collectors are buying and which generate the most revenue.
Understand how creating and selling larger artwork can support your income goals without relying on a higher volume of sales.
Learn how to confidently introduce larger pieces into your collection while continuing to serve the collectors who already love your art.
🎧 Tune in to discover how thinking bigger about your artwork can open new opportunities for your art business and help you create a collection that supports both your creative vision and financial goals.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/433
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

Selling more art starts with recognizing where your time and energy can make the greatest difference.
You've put your heart into creating your artwork, sharing its story, and building relationships with potential collectors. But what happens when someone loves your art, expresses interest in buying, and never follows through? I call these potential buyers "Lucy Clients," and understanding what drives their behavior can help you approach art sales with more clarity and confidence. I'll share how to recognize genuine buying signals, understand why some collectors hesitate, and follow up in a way that respects both your time and theirs. Because growing your art business isn't about convincing everyone to buy, it's about building meaningful connections with collectors who are ready to take the next step.
💡 You'll Learn
Discover why some potential art collectors express genuine interest but never make a purchase.
Learn how to recognize a "Lucy Client" and distinguish enthusiasm from real buying intent.
Understand when to follow up, how to set healthy boundaries, and when to let a potential buyer make the next move.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to approach potential art buyers with confidence, protect your creative energy, and make more room for meaningful collector relationships.
🎙️About Miriam Schulman

Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/432
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

Your artwork already has the power to connect with collectors, and the way you present it can help them imagine bringing it into their lives.
You've put thought, care, and intention into creating your art, and you don't need to change your artistic style to connect with what collectors are looking for. With major paint companies embracing shades of green for 2027, we're seeing a shift toward warmer, more personal interiors that opens up new possibilities for showcasing your work. I'll share how these home decor trends can inform your art marketing, why the colors surrounding a painting can change how we experience it, and how thoughtful presentation can help collectors envision your artwork in their own spaces. You'll also discover practical ways to start conversations with potential buyers and interior designers while staying true to the art you love creating.

💡 You'll Learn
How to use home decor trends to present your artwork in ways that resonate with collectors without changing your creative style.
How to help collectors visualize your art through thoughtful wall color choices, social media posts, and email marketing.
How to connect with interior designers and present your available artwork with clarity and confidence.

🎧 Tune in to discover how small, intentional changes in how you showcase your art can create meaningful connections with collectors and open up new opportunities for your art business.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman

Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses. 

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/431
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

Your artistic voice can grow stronger when you understand what collectors are responding to without losing what makes your work yours.
You are already making choices about color, texture, subject, light, and story every time you step into the studio, and those choices can become powerful signals of connection for the right collectors. Looking at recent art fair sales, I found five visual styles gaining attention, including tactile surfaces, dreamlike scenes, expressive color, bold silhouettes, and cinematic light. The goal is not to follow a trend or change your work to fit the market, but to understand why certain qualities are resonating so you can look at your own art with greater clarity and confidence.

💡 You'll Learn
Learn which five art styles showed up repeatedly among reported sales at recent art fairs.
Explore why dreamlike distortions, expressive color, and exaggerated forms are capturing collector attention.
Discover how to study what is selling without copying trends or abandoning your own artistic voice. 
🎧 Tune in to see what today's art market can teach you about strengthening the work you already love creating.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman

Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/430
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

Protecting your art can become part of your business with more clarity and confidence.
You've put real time, energy, and care into creating your work, and understanding your copyright gives you another way to support what you're building. You already own the copyright to your art when you create it, but registration can give you additional options if someone uses your work without permission. I'm breaking down what changed with the new GR2D registration option, how published and unpublished artwork are treated differently, and why the timing of your registration can matter. My goal is to help you understand the basics so you can make thoughtful decisions about protecting your artwork without feeling overwhelmed by the legal language.

💡 You'll Learn
Discover the difference between automatically owning your copyright and formally registering your artwork.
Understand what the Copyright Office considers published versus unpublished artwork.
Explore why registering within three months of publication can affect the legal options available to you.
🎧 Tune in for a practical, grounded look at copyright so you can feel more informed about protecting your art and your creative business.
🎙️About Miriam Schulman

Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses. 

🔗 Resources
Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/429
📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart