The Artist Business Plan

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with viral, feel-good artist, Josie Lewis to discuss finding your flow. Flow is focused and intense attention that is pleasurable! She leads an amazing masterclass on how to deal with the internet (the internet is real guys!) and develop relationships with your audience. She also gives amazing tax tips for artists (taxes are real too guys!) and tips on how to price your art. Check out her free mini course of the 5 pillars of selling art online as well!Guest: Josie Lewis is a prolific artist who also inspires and empowers other creatives to find their artistic voice and build a profitable art business. On social media, she has built an audience of 3 million unique followers and her art process videos have been viewed more than 1 billion times. Josie received an MFA  from the University of MN. She has artwork in the public collections of General Mills, UC Berkeley, and The Minneapolis/St Paul Airport. Her book, “The New Color Mixing Companion” was published in 2019 and she has presented at TEDx Minneapolis. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and daughter.https://www.josielewis.com/fivepillars For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @josielewisartTik tok: @josielewisartIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Pino

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Terri Frohman the art mom! She leads an amazing masterclass on how to be the best CEO of your artist business. Her all star tips include networking, community gathering, empowerment, accountability partners, and more. If you want to know what all that good stuff is about, listen in for so many amazing tips on how to make money from your art. She is a coach with a tough love style and she is going to give the cold hard facts and whip your practice into shape!"Own that you are a business and that you are interacting with other businesses." - Terri FrohmanGuest: Terri Frohman is an artist in business coach aka art mom & the Founder of Handmade in Brooklyn, a womxn's collective for creative freelancers and makers in BK. She has an extensive background as an artist, maker, and a 12 year career as an art educator and career therapist.https://www.terrifrohman.com/ https://www.hmbcollective.com/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @terrifrohman | @handmadeinbrooklynTerri's BYOB program https://www.hmbcollective.com/byobIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we're back with viral artist Matt Chessco. In part two of this amazing masterclass we find out how to monetize your social media presence and turn followers into sales! He talks about variety in pricing and how your sales can become ambassadors for your brand, how to capitalize on small wins and more. Go create that tik tok account and get your art business booming!"My goal with my art is to inspire people with their career."- Matt ChesscoGuest: Matt Chessco is a world renowned artist famous for his magical painting videos and his unique pop art style. Matt is a former industrial designer and mechanical engineer who dropped his job in 2020 to follow his dream of becoming an artist. In less than 2 years, he amassed over 3M followers across all social media platforms combined while his videos were seen over 500M times. He now sells his paintings for thousands of dollars and collaborates with the biggest brands and artists in the world like the Chicago Bulls, the Oscars and Justin Bieber. With his art and his videos, Matt hopes to inspire as many people as possible to follow their dreams and pursue their passions. http://mattchessco.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @mattchessco tik tok: @mattchesscoIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Matt Chessco, viral artist on social media. We find out how Matt went from a full time mechanical engineer to an overnight sensation artist! He gives the real rundown on how to get a lot of followers and boost your business on social media. Want to become a viral artist? Look no further!"Interact with your followers. It’s a way of thanking them at the same time."- Matt ChesscoGuest: Matt Chessco is a world renowned artist famous for his magical painting videos and his unique pop art style. Matt is a former industrial designer and mechanical engineer who dropped his job in 2020 to follow his dream of becoming an artist. In less than 2 years, he amassed over 3M followers across all social media platforms combined while his videos were seen over 500M times. He now sells his paintings for thousands of dollars and collaborates with the biggest brands and artists in the world like the Chicago Bulls, the Oscars and Justin Bieber. With his art and his videos, Matt hopes to inspire as many people as possible to follow their dreams and pursue their passions. http://mattchessco.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @mattchessco tik tok: @mattchesscoIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

Special episode! Welcome to Artspiration! In this special episode of ABP we sit down with newbie to the Superfine family, artist Emily Strulson. She gives us the rundown on recognizing that “aha” moment as an artist, her helpful daily art practices prioritizing wellness and brand building, and pointing out amazing art organizations to join. Tune in and learn!Emily Strulson is an abstract painter. Her art focuses on the exploration of patterns tied to emotions. Specifically, seeing similarities in celebrations and conflict within natural cycles as well as life experiences. The work itself is unstructured, spontaneous and abstract featuring intense colors. Strulson draws from her personal experiences, current events, the natural world and love for other cultures to create her work. She believes that there is an interconnectedness amongst people and the environment. Moreover, that our relationships with each other and the world we live in is paramount to the way in which we experience life.http://www.emilystrulson.com/DC art organization www.chevychaseart.orgFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG:  @emilystrulson If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with notorious polymath Noah Becker of White Hot Magazine, one of the first online art publications. He presents an amazing masterclass on developing a public image as an artist. “There’s an aspect of entertainment to art.” He gives tips on getting peoples attention including paying a publicist, reaching out to writers, and making your work better with helpful self critiques. Amazing class for artists building their public image, all of you!“If you are doing something brave and charismatic and fearless with your art, humanity really responds to that.”- Noah BeckerGuest: Noah Becker is an acclaimed painter with exhibitions at numerous international museums and galleries. Becker is a jazz saxophonist and the founding editor of Whitehot Magazine. Noah Becker has also been a contributing writer for Art in America, Interview Magazine, Canadian Art, the Huffington Post and ARTVOICES over the years. Becker lives and works in New York City and Vancouver Island, British Columbia.https://whitehotmagazine.com/ and http://noahbeckerart.com/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG:  @NEWYORKBECKER  | @whitehotmagazineIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with career artist Brent Estabrook who abandoned a stable job as a dentist to pursue art full time. This masterclass shows an artist how important the business side of the career is, and if you aren't into business, like Brent, hire a manager you trust! Someone to handle the business side for you because it is so important. He also gives us his top 5 tips including: how to build a social media presence, always working, befriending other successful artists, take extreme care when representing your work digitally, and remember your collectors!! Remember, business is integral, and stay on top of your artist business plan.“The passion is what keeps you propelling forward."- Brent EstabrookGuest: Brent Estabrook is best known for his large-scale oil paintings of stuffed animals. Estabrook approaches his work with a delightful playfulness while maintaining a sedulous painterly technique. He received a BFA from the University of Arizona and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DMD) from the University of Louisville. Brent Estabrook currently lives and works in Los Angeles, California where he is represented by James Wright Gallery.https://www.brentestabrook.com/For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG:  @brentestabrookIf you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Michelle Sakhai, painter, teacher, Reiki master for a class on exploring your artistry. Sakhai gives amazing tips for art students including the number one lesson an art student should learn. Then we dive into painting through your fears (so healing!), clarifying the type of artist you want to be, and detaching yourself from your work to sell it! Such a helpful class for new artists and those who need to refresh their spirit.“If you ever painted your fears you’ll be surprised what happens- Instead of burying trauma, if we can go within ourselves and grab it and paint it not only are we transforming those old emotions and the pain and suffering then we are turning it into something beautiful at the same time. By giving it space we are allowing ourselves to heal.”- Michelle SakhaiGuest: Michelle Sakhai’s art derives influences from her Persian and Japanese roots. In 2004, Sakhai received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors, majoring in Art History and minoring in Fine Arts from Hofstra University where she currently serves on the advisory board for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She went on to receive her Masters in Fine Arts in 2010 from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. She has studied in Venice, Italy, and in Barcelona, Spain. Sakhai also studied at the Marchutz Academy of Fine Art in Aix en Provence. In 2006, she received a grant to attend the Vermont Studio Center as a resident artist. Shortly after receiving her Masters in San Francisco, she taught Fine Art at the University of California, Berkeley. Michelle Sakhai is represented by galleries internationally and in the U.S. https://www.michellesakhai.com/  Check out Awakening by Michelle Sakhai here: https://www.michellesakhai.com/artistbook/awakening/book For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG:  @michellesakhaiart If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Esteban del Pino

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with Peter Trippi, editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur. He leads us in a masterclass in properly reaching out to magazines and writers to give you your best shot at a feature. He also gives some great information to all you art collectors out there including joining a group and listing your collection online, and the benefits of doing so. “Take full advantage of these amazing digital resources that do exist, we often find curators talking to the same old people, the same old dealers, the same artists they happen to know and getting the same names for the show.” Help broaden the art world!“Start planning for the future as if it will look normal... so when we’re all back On we’re ready to go! This is a pause, let’s make the most of it."- Peter TrippiGuest: Peter Trippi is editor-in-chief of Fine Art Connoisseur, the magazine that serves collectors of contemporary and historical realist art. He is also president of Projects in 19th-Century Art, a firm he established to pursue research, writing, and curating opportunities. Based in New York City, Trippi directed the Dahesh Museum of Art and co-curated international touring exhibitions devoted to the 19th-century painters  J.W. Waterhouse and Lawrence Alma-Tadema. His current exhibition, Artful Stories: Paintings from Historic New England, is on view at the Eustis Estate in Milton, Massachusetts, through October 2021.www.fineartconnoisseur.comFor more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanWe mentioned https://www.vastari.com/ as a resource for collectors in this episode. We also mentioned Artwork Archive, here is our personal link where you receive a discount on a year's membership: https://www.artworkarchive.com/superfine Go check it out!If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez

In this episode of The Artist Business Plan we sit down with photographer and animator Jason Chen. We discuss the exploration of time with animation and photography in Jason's work before moving to tips from him as a gallerist. Topics include: how to best present your work, name consistency, portfolios, working solo vs with a team, talking to collectors and more. "Art is like fine wine, you need time to ferment it."- Jason ChenGuest: Jason Chen is a  Philadelphia-based photographer who specializes in fashion, editorial, and alternative process photography. He's also the co-founder/co-owner of Paradigm Gallery + Studio and Juggling Wolf. Jason currently practices photo weaving. He began using two images taken within seconds of each other, then cutting and weaving them together. Because of his background in film and animation, Jason explores ways to incorporate the “Fourth Dimension” - Time - into his work. Photo weaving allows him to do this by exploring movement and mutation. His artwork has been featured in galleries across the country and overseas.http://www.jugglingwolf.com/ https://thatchinesekid.com/ https://www.paradigmarts.org/ For more information on applying to The Superfair as well as recordings of this and all of our past podcasts, just visit www.thesuperfair.comIG: @thesuperfair, @theartistbusinessplanIG: @paradigmgs | @jugglingwolfWe talked about The side project sales checklist in this episode, here it is to help you crush those goals: https://www.sideprojectchecklist.com/If you want to submit a listener question you can email it to abp@thesuperfair.com for a chance of it being answered by Alex, James, and our guest!Hosted and Executive Produced by James Miille and Alexander MitowExecutive Producer/Producer : Kelsey SusinoWritten by: Kelsey Susino, Alexander Mitow, and James MiilleAudio Edited by: Federico Solar Fernandez