Art is all about communication. But are your artworks conveying your message as an artist?
Our guest for this week started as a sculptor for 15 years but realized that it wasn’t the right medium for her message. Then, while visiting a state fair, her eyes were fixated on a particular blue color thread that sparked the beginning of her new artistic journey. And the rest was history!
Joining me on the podcast today is Susan Hensel, a multidisciplinary artist with over fifty years of experience. She combines mixed media with digital machine embroidery to form beautiful textile art with eye-catching colors and patterns.
In this episode, Susan talks about her process as a textile artist, product presentation tips, automation and marketing, running a fine art gallery, and a whole lot more.
If you want to take your creative business to the next level, tune in and learn from someone as established as Susan, and hope you’ll get something out of this.
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Rapid-fire questions answered (01:35)
On pricing artworks (10:34)
How to connect with Art Consultants (21:30)
Finding your artistic voice (27:31)
The process of making fiber artwork (33:20)
From being a clay sculptor to a textile artist (37:52)
Presenting textile artworks (47:42)
How to find assistants that become mentees (49:02)
Tips for amplifying through automation (52:28)
On licensing and contracts (59:10)
Episode wap-up (01:23:25)
Additional Resources:
– Learn more on how to make money as an artist here
– Visit my website here
– Book a free 15-minute diagnostic call here
– Join The Artist Appeals Facebook group here
Connect with Susan
– Visit her website here
– Check out her gallery here
– Follow her on Instagram here
– Find her on Facebook here
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The Artist APPEALS is a podcast dedicated to artists who want to learn how to make money with their art WITHOUT having to compromise.
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