Smart Art Business

Jonathan Foley is an expert in NFTs and understands how that world works. In this episode he discusses with Rachel Wilkins and demystifies the fear surrounding the complex set up process, how he has gotten so much value by virtue of being a ClubHouse member through collaborations, copyright effects and available platforms and applications where artists can start with the technology.

In this episode Rachel Wilkins talks about the impact of raising your profile as an artist, challenging your limiting beliefs and how to overcome them through positive thinking and affirmations. She encourages writing things down when setting goals and maintaining a positive mindset.

In this episode Rachel Wilkins has a deep conversation with Michael Conroy around some of the real-life struggles and how to progress in your chosen career authentically during a transition from addiction to sobriety. They also highlight the nature of creative pursuits which is being steered by current events around the world and how you can find effective ways to navigate the associated emotional shifts in a responsible way.

In this episode, Rachel speaks with Ola Rondiak, a mixed media contemporary artist and dives deep into the ancestral inspiration behind her artwork. In recent years she has experimented with sculpture and her creations are inspired by her children’s clothing which carry a lot of symbolic messages.

Emotional experiences surface in her artworks as her own history intertwines with Ukrainian history and tradition, preparing the viewer with a rare "contemporary art with a historical conscious".

Our host, Rachel Wilkins in conversation with Colleen Blackard on how to become intentional in networking with the right circles and how crucial relationships are to success as they bring about unique opportunities. Colleen’s work is inspired by the environment she loves spending with as it ties in with her identity. She is  drawn to creating worlds that explore the power of light to alter our external and internal landscapes.

Our host, Rachel Wilkins in conversation with Colleen Blackard on how to become intentional in networking with the right circles and how crucial relationships are to success as they bring about unique opportunities. Colleen’s work is inspired by the environment she loves spending with as it ties in with her identity. She is  drawn to creating worlds that explore the power of light to alter our external and internal landscapes.

In this episode Rachel Wilkins shares the currently hot social media platforms and tips on how artists can leverage these to grow their audience online.

Smart Art Business is a podcast by Rachel Wilkins to help visual artists and creative entrepreneurs grow and sustain a successful art business. Featuring tangible advice and inspiring interviews with artists and industry experts, you will learn how to brand, market, and sell your art the smart way.

In this episode, Rachel shares a few chapters from her new book, SELLOUT: The Definitive Guide To Selling Your Art Online Without Losing Your Damn Mind.  Social Media Strategy, dealing with the dreaded internet trolls and sales must-haves.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with art appraiser Shelley Hall.  Shelly has a unique perspective on the art world given her experiences as an artist, gallery owner, and now art appraiser handling multi-million dollars worth of artwork.  Shelley shared some real pearls of wisdom on pricing, prints, and value. Personally, I learned a lot during this session and I’m sure you will too.