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We had some technical difficulties this week and we didn't want to leave you hanging!  So we hope you enjoy this episode from the archives where we chat with Jess Miller and get tips for Instagram!
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Key Talking Points
Jess made her Instagram account in 2020 as a result of losing her job during the pandemic and started taking Skillshare classes to get a creative outlet.
Grew her Instagram from 0 to 92k since 2020.
Curate your feed.  Treat your Instagram like a Portfolio.
Use Keywords, including your name and what you do when you name yourself and your bio.
How does Jess work in Collections: 
Colors are consistent because of Jess's style.
Directors like to see collections.

Share your process, you don't have to show your face. You don't have to dance. 
When filming - just re-draw an aspect.  By Shop Canvas Co

Check out the Trends using Planoly and Later.com
Use Mockups to show how the designs would look on products. such as Creative Market, Creatsy, FreePik, Canva, and Placeit.net.  
Print-on-demand providers also do a good job of creating mockups.

Participate in drawing challenges.
Host your own drawing challenge.
If Content is King, then Engagement is queen! - tell the story behind the art.
Be Authentic.
We'd love to hear from you, what questions do you have for us three girls with the gift for gab? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com 
 
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Companies and resources mentioned:
Skillshare - fabulous place to learn new skills.
American Greeting Company
Logan Elliot - The Flammible Entrepreneur
The Kernference
ShopCanvas.co - for filming using your camera
SocialBee - social media scheduler 
Planoly.com - great to see trends
Later.com - great to see trends
Creative Market - mockups
Creatsy - mockups
Placeit.net - mockups
FreePik- mockups
Canva - mockups
Contrado - leather print on demand
For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
For more information from Jess Miller, be sure to go to: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmillerdraws/
Skillshare classes
Website: jessmillerdraws.com

 


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We are back after winter break and kicking this year off with a discussion about Patreon for Artists and for our podcast.  Do you have a Patreon? Tell us about your Patreon and what you are doing and we may give you a shoutout and share your info! We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com or DM us on Instagram at @artistssoarpodcast
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
Stephanie was doing the research: how to fill the gap between being small and the large artists/podcasters to gain income?
The threshold of when to get a Patreon, again, falls to the numbers: you need a lot of fans/followers before it is worth the time and money to do a Patreon. 
2-3% will convert from one platform to the next.  So focus on the 1st platform before moving onto another.
The marketing of the Patreon and providing value on Patreon is the equivalent effort to other marketing avenues.
Until, add a donation button to your website, or add a donation button to your newsletter.
Do you have a Patreon? Tell us about your Patreon and what you are doing and we may give you a shoutout and share your info! We'd love to hear from you, email us at hello@artistssoar.com 
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Are you an avid reader?  Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/ and rachelbelleart.com
Love illustrations and bright colors?  Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it!  Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.  
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points

What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome.

What was your background before you become a digital nomad?
Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency.

Where was the shift to travel and create?
Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads.

What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take?
It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens.  Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States.   
Google the place you are going along with the word "scams". 

What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome?
Don't self-label yourself. 
Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s).  As you do it more, you get more comfortable.

What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing?
Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand.  Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines. 
By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands.

What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated?
Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you.
Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on.  Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork.

What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend?
See below for the resources

Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate. 
The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners. 
Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022.

Do you have any art licensing classes?
Check out the resources below!  Lots of fabulous resources. 


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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
Cat's Creative Business Bundle:
Cat's supply recommendations: 
 

Cat's Procreate bundle:
Subscribe to Cat's newsletter: 
 

Free month of Skillshare link:
Cat's weekly artist challenge

The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
 

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We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it!  Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat about the big question: how to stop being a perfectionist in art.  This is a topic that Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie struggle with - do you as well?  
In this art podcast Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what they've discovered when they let go of perfectionism.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
Show up and do, eventually the work will be what you want or what resonates with people.
Make the mark - not everything is going to be a masterpiece.
Letting go of perfection you suddenly become more interesting.
Connection over perfection.
Creation over perfection.
Letting go of perfection is a process of evaluating what is important to you.
Perfection is a dream, let it go.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about,  Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
 
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Are you an avid reader?  Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors?  Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about why and how Stephanie does marketing research before she starts an art project, a blog post etc., and the intention behind painting collections.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
Some keyword research tools Stephanie uses: Sale Samurai, MerchInformer, Ubersuggest, (affiliate links).
Research how other artists prepare for collections.
Although not specifically stated: you can research other artists without comparing your art to their art - instead compare the processes. 
Remember who you are trying to marketing to.  Talk about it in terms of how it can mean something to them, so they can relate to the piece. 
Not every piece has research ahead of time, sometimes it is just about the painting... 
Random topics:
Grocery prices
Email feature on Shopify

We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about,  Email us at hello@artistssoar.com 
 
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Are you an avid reader?  Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors?  Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about whether they use or view art as therapy.  In Jules' case she didn't turn to art to help her healing.  The point of the episode to say that it is ok to NOT turn to art for therapy - there is absolutely no right way to grieve or handle what is going on in your mind and body.  Find your way.
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
During Julie's cancer treatments she didn't find art as an escape because of her art generally comes from a place of joy.
Stephanie finds art as her way of expressing her views of the world.
Some of the things you can do you don't have to publish.
For those going through something, please talk with someone to process.  
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about,  Email us at hello@artistssoar.com 
 
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Are you an avid reader?  Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors?  Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
Got a Listener Question? 
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