Welcome to Hatchling, the show for artists who want to earn a living. Each episode I'll answer questions from people around the world on topics including creativity, social media, mental health, finances, and more. I know from experience what it takes to succeed in this field and I'll share honest advice on how to get there. Hatchling will awaken the go-getter in you and leave you feeling inspired, encouraged, and a little less alone.
Chapter two of a mini-series about my relationship with the internet. This episode describes the moment when I first realized that everything had gone wrong, and that something would have to change. …
This is chapter one of a new mini-series about my relationship with the internet. It begins with my very first smartphone, then follows my path to success on social media, and ends with a philosophic…
After spending my entire adult life building a career on social media, I decided to step away from it all to see what would happen. In the virtual world I was thriving but in reality I was more isola…
What do you do when you've got limited time and limitless ideas? You'll need to pick and choose your projects, especially if you want to have a consistent output. But don't get too caught up in the e…
Artists get taken advantage of all the time! I explain why this might be happening to you and how to avoid it in the future. The second half of the show is an interview with artist Xan Peters about w…
My very first interview! I talk to my internet friend Heather Ihn Martin about how she decided to go full-time with her painting a year ago and how her life has changed since then.
There’s no shortcut to building an audience, but money can certainly help. This week I discuss the best and worst ways to invest financially in your business including ads, giveaways, fake followers,…
Do you have a healthy relationship with technology? I don't! I pick up my phone hundreds of times throughout the day and spend hours doing nothing meaningful or memorable. When your career requires s…
Creative work doesn't just happen. It takes planning and consistency, which doesn't come naturally to all artists. So how do you build a schedule that fits your personality? I'll share my own schedul…
What’s the best way to sell prints? How do you prepare yourself to start teaching? This week we're tackling the logistical and psychological obstacles that hold you back from making moves. I also tal…
It sounds so simple: "Just put yourself out there!" But what does it really mean? I demystify the phrase, translating it into targeted strategies for self-promotion. I also share tips for increasing …
Likes and follows don't pay the bills! I talk about convincing your audience to stop scrolling and start investing in your work. I also take a question from a beginner artist who's worried about star…
Hatchling is coming soon! Stay tuned for questions big and small about life as an artist in the digital age.