Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss lessons learned with doing business with friends and relatives.. Jules and Rachel created a website for a friend...that went south real quick... Stephanie created a commission for a friend and the friend took advantage and Stephanie took a hard stance of being done... Lessons learned: Don't turn over the deliverable until you have payment Always trust your gut! Look for a win-win agreement Know your limits Outline every detail in writing Red Flags to look for: Your gut is questioning the situation They request too many changes upfront or have too many "visions" of what it should be The expectations change Strategies to avoid the job: Price yourself out of the job Don't follow up Do you have a story about working with a family member or friend?  Send us your story at [email protected] Rise with us! On Artists Soar! Resources Mentioned Max Emporium Cards Art Pricing Calculator - price your right art Commissions - 5 key questions to ask yourself before you start a commission and Sample Invoice. Our Websites and Shops Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes   Got a Listener Question?  Email us at: [email protected]  

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how we come up with new ideas, vet those ideas...and this conversation evolved to a discussion about Adobe Photoshop because Jules uses Adobe Photoshop to take her art further.  Jules' idea evolution is amazing!  Check out the resources so you can take her Adobe Photoshop course and see the artwork she created using the process she discusses.  Rise with us! On Artists Soar Resources Mentioned Envato Market Check out Jules Mcculloughs Folk Art Design Jules McCullough's Adobe Photoshop Class on Skillshare Other products that can be used in place of Adobe Photoshop to remove background: Canva, Adobe Elements, Apps on Phones, Gimp Stephanie's Unicorn Series  ShootPro24.com - Edit Photo Service Stephanie used for some of her social media images Our Websites and Shops Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes   Got a Listener Question?  Email us at: [email protected]  

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie a change in their podcast due to an artist effectively cyberbullying us about our previous name "Art BS (business solutions)", after a bit of discussion among ourselves and our lawyer we came to a fabulous decision that is forward-thinking!  After all we are Avant-Garde girls of the art world!  Join us in this podcast episode to learn why we decided to rebrand to Artists Soar!   Rise with us! On Artists Soar Resources Mentioned Kiffanie Stahle - Attorney who specializes to help creatives. Information about Cyberbullying - now your rights!   Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes  

Rachel, Stephanie, and Jules answer listener questions.   If you would like to submit a question for us to consider, please send your questions to: [email protected]   Resources or People Mentioned   Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss their routines and habits and if it helps with productivity and creativity.    Resources Mentioned Daily Rituals: How Artists Work    Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes  

Jules, Stephanie, and Rachel talk over art shows and time-wasters for this year and how to stay more focus and on target.  While we had some pains, we did have lessons learned that will helpfully help you.  Here are our tips:  1. Is it a reputable organization. Make sure who you are working with is a reputable company and review its competitors.  Julie had a bad experience but the Licensing Expo was a great one. 2. Know your goals. Evaluate what your future looks like to pick the right things to do for you. 3. Evaluate the results. Evaluate anything new you try; and see what works and what doesn't work, then adjust. 4. Focus on 1 thing at a time.   Resources or People Mentioned   Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes

Do you enter competitions and contests: do they help or make you feel like crap?  Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss competitions and contests.   Bottom line: Comparision is growth, it can be painful, but it is not death when you do it the right way.  Find people you admire and that you trust to help make you better. Resources or People Mentioned Check out Rachel's Pop Art!!!:  Positive Painters Oil Painting Group Etsy Bootcamp   Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes  

Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel talk about their studio spaces.  We would love to see your spaces.  Drop a comment with a pic of your studio.  Below is Rachel's mother's sewing cabinet that she is repurposing in her studio.  Things we mentioned: Julie M Studios is located in the Historic Lowe Mill, studio 120. Stephanie's video tour of her studio, the R&R room, and back porch where she gathers her creative mindset.  Check it out on her IG TV.  Favorite Tools Mentioned (besides computers :) ) Art Tube Crimper  Sienna Counterweight Easel Techni Mobili Sit-to-Stand Mobile Medical Laptop Computer Cart, Black Follow Us On: Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes

Is your content ready for the holiday season?  Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss Holiday and Christmas marketing tips to boost sales.   Resources Mentioned Print On Demand Vendors that Integrate with Etsy.  If you don't currently integrate with a Print on Demand Vendor, check out Positive Painters' 3 Step Program To Create Products Using Your Artwork  Printiful Printify Gooten Art Marketplaces we use: Etsy Redbubble Society6 Art Pricing Calculator will be released on 10/5!: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/art-pricing-calculator  Holiday Planning Guide: Available to the Positive Painter Art Business Members.  The Lunch and Learn is available to Positive Painter Members only.   Society6 Floral Wreath that Julie Created 5 Recommendations for Holiday Planning Sales: Pick a Platform and focus on it - don't spread yourself too thin. Pick the platform that maximizes your profits. Plan your holiday sales in September and October so you can focus on fulfilling in November and December. Prepare Gift Certificates for those last-minute shoppers Pre-Order top sellers to help prevent shipping/fulfillment delays. Follow Us At: Stephanie:  https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws   Julie:  https://www.juliemstudios.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart   Rachel:  https://bubblybibbly.com/  https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes

Julie, Stephanie, and Rachel discuss where they source imagery for their artwork.  Resources Mentioned: 17 Royalty-FREE Image Resources for Artists Copyright Architectural Photos: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/copyright-architectural-photos.html https://pixabay.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes