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CLICK HERE to bid on "you make me feel so young" at the early light institute

if you’ve not had a chance to check out the annual art auction fundraiser for the early light institute (providing preschool scholarships for those little humans we love so much)...you can bid on all the artwork (by so many amazing artists) till friday april 15th. @theearlylightinstitute on ig or just go to my feed @katrina.berg and start there. this episode has many mini topics for you: 1. a recommendation for a podcast episode on tools for artists on ig, 2. The first in a mini series about commissions, and 3. a red pill about “the hundredth monkey effect” and a personal connection to the idea in our home just yesterday.  

alright artists and creative biz friends. let's chat about the benefits of previewing your collection or show pieces to your collectors ahead of the release/event. what are the benefits? i'll list 12 ways you can give a proper preview and reap the rewards. and for this week's redpill let's talk about life lessons and where we're actually learning most. 

why do artists need a support system?! my husband feels that artists, especially women artists need a support system more than most (if all) professions. Who are your greatest supporters? Why do you need them? How can you be a better supporter to your friends? come join us in the candy colored club (a artist biz membership) where you'll find ways to improve your art biz each month and a community of amazing lady artists to help you along your journey.

episode #4: what i give up to paint

episode #6: my studio assistants

business of art

Julie Olson, author & illustrator of children's books visits the candy colored studio and shares all about getting an agent, local and international illustrator/author conferences, perseverance in pursuit of the passion, what she "gives up" to pursue her passions, & asks Katrina to share instagram marketing & planning tips.