Level Up Artists

We’ve all been there. The ups and downs of the creative cycle are part of the process, but there are things you can do to keep the creative energy in your favor. In today’s episode we share our exper…

The Level Up Artist Community is open for re-enrollment! In today’s episode we talk about our membership community, hear testimonials from our founding members, and talk about how a strong artist com…

2021 was a wild year for both of us! In today’s episode we take a look back at the past year, share our wins, and some big lessons (good and bad) that we learned along the way. Plus, to celebrate, we…

There are some things and challenges only other artists may understand! Friends and family mean well, but they don’t necessarily have the same vocabulary that other artists do when you are looking fo…

Need to create a lot of artwork with a cohesive style in a short period of time? In today’s episode we discuss the many benefits of the batch art making process and how it can be used as a tool to ev…

Feel “out of the loop” with the art world in your area? Let’s change that. No matter if you are new to an area or if you are starting to dive back into your creative practice after taking a break, it…

Behind the scenes from Jackie’s Studio!  In today’s episode we cover everything from how creative spaces influence the work that you make, the important role that having workstations can play in your…

Behind the scenes from Adriana’s Studio! In today’s episode we bring you into the candid conversations that happen over coffee in our art studio. We cover everything from brainstorming an art reality…

Be Your Own Hype Person...You’ve Earned It! Enjoying the process is a huge component of the creative journey. In today’s episode we talk about celebrating the little milestones along the way, why it …

Are you considering leaving your corporate day job to become a full time artist? On today we talk to Adriana about her story transition moment of discovering calling, making art a priority again, pla…

Balancing a day job with a creative practice is something they don’t cover in art school. In today’s episode Jackie shares her transition story on recreating a creative community after leaving art sc…

We have all seen art products in our everyday lives, but they are often not discussed by creatives. So how do you know if art products are the right fit for your business? In today’s episode we talk …

An artist website and email newsletter are two non-negotiable elements for a career minded artist. On this episode we cover why they are important for the future of your business, what things to cons…

In addition to mastering your craft, a huge hurdle for creatives is getting their work in front of the right people. On today’s episode we share 14 practical marketing tips that you can implement in …

On this special episode we interview artist Jane Cheek about seeking new opportunities and keeping the momentum going in the art business.

Jane Cheek grew up in North Carolina and graduated from NC …

Show applications can be a difficult part of selling your work, and you don’t always know why you aren’t getting into the shows when you apply. This discussion is great for artists who want to make s…

From flattery to threats, as entrepreneurs we get a wide range of unsolicited emails in our inboxes. But how can you tell if it is real or not? In today’s episode we share a handful of emails that we…