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I inspire art-lovers to reconnect with their creativity, learn new skills and techniques, and profit from their art. Whether you paint simply for the joy of it or you’re serious about selling your work, and you’re ready to stop putting yourself on the back burner...You're in the right place. I've done it and I can inspire YOU how to do it too.

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I'm Miriam Schulman, Chief Inspiration Officer.

I inspire art-lovers to reconnect with their creativity, learn new skills and techniques, and profit from their art. Whether you paint simply for the joy of it or you’re serious about selling your work, and you’re ready to stop putting yourself on the back burner...You're in the right place. I've done it and I can inspire YOU how to do it too.

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Hi, I'm Miriam Schulman and I help artists develop their skills and profit from their passion through my online art classes, business coaching programs, and top-ranked podcast, The Inspiration Place.

I always wanted to be an artist, but I didn’t believe I could make a living at it. I skipped art school and went to work on Wall Street instead. Back in the 90’s you’d find me at the World Trade Center in my Ann Taylor suits, but after 911 happened, I took it as a sign from the universe and made art my full-time career.

Now, I help all artists (from absolute newbies to professionals) develop their skills, tap into their creativity, and grow thriving art businesses - so that they can have the time and freedom to create art and do what they love.

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The Top-Ranked, Inspiration Place Podcast

Go behind the scenes to discover the “perspiration behind the inspiration.” 

With world-class guest experts, art world insiders, and behind the scenes secrets, we talk about all aspects of being an artist, from mindset to marketing to mental health and creativity. 

The Inspiration Place podcast is one of the top visual arts podcasts with hundreds of thousands of listeners in 28 countries. Subscribe now and enjoy a weekly dose of inspiration!

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The Top-Ranked, Inspiration Place Podcast

Go behind the scenes to discover the “perspiration behind the inspiration.” 

With world-class guest experts, art world insiders, and behind the scenes secrets, we talk about all aspects of being an artist, from mindset to marketing to mental health and creativity. 

The Inspiration Place podcast is one of the top visual arts podcasts with hundreds of thousands of listeners in 28 countries. Subscribe now and enjoy a weekly dose of inspiration!

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Proven strategies to sell more of your work, including social media, persuasion and sales, audience building, visibility, and more.

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When you’re pitching 💵 yourself it’s important to 💭 think about what’s in it for the other person. Let’s say you’re wanting to display your 🖼 artwork in a restaurant or retail space –– think about how your work can help solve a potential problem or add value to the business. 💗 Can you offer some sort of 💰 incentive or commission for the staff if they help make a sale? Will your artwork 🎨 enhance the space’s atmosphere and inspire customers to spend more time ⌚️and money with the business? Can you utilize your network or email 📩 list to potentially attract new customers to their business? Get creative with your ✨super ninja ✨marketing strategies and the resources you already have and don’t be afraid to own what you can bring to the table. 💥Want to learn how to 🎨SELL MORE ART 🎨? Visit the🔗 link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📄 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit #MiriamSchulman #artpreneur #artbusinesscoach #sellmoreart #marketyourart #findyouridealclients #findyouridealbuyer #artcollectors #modernmarketingforartists #artmasterclass #artbiz #artbusinessmasterclass
As artists, have The courage to take a stand: It took me a few days to gather my thoughts. I know I cannot be silent and I’m not afraid of alienating those who disagree with my values I will not be silent. I’m more afraid of the damage silence will cost us
When someone says they “don’t have the money” 💵 it usually means they have money blocks or mind 🧠 drama around spending money….perhaps they simply haven’t spent a significant amount of money on 🖼 artwork in the past. While offering a 🏷 discount to make a sale may be tempting, there are ✍🏻 other solutions to consider that may feel more like a win-win. 💞 Ultimately, it’s about understanding your 💭 customer’s mindset and meeting them where they’re at without undermining your value. 💡For more tips on selling your art, tune in to 🎙 The Inspiration Place podcast 🔗link🔗 is in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/itunes #MiriamSchulman #artpreneur #businesstipsforartists #sellyourartwork #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #artistsofinstagram #findyouridealclients #findyourdreambuyers #sellmoreart #modernmarketingtips #artistmasterclass #artbusinesscoach
If you’ve ever struggled 😢 with feeling like you don’t quite belong, this podcast 🎙episode is for YOU 💙. My beautiful guest, Shereen Sun ☀️ ( @radiantwildheart ) shares her journey from feeling “othered” to finally finding, and 🎨 creating, her own place of belonging. 🔑 We also get into the process ✍🏻 of writing and publishing our first books, which coincidentally, will be released on the same 📆 day later this year! 💞 I absolutely loved our conversation 💬 and hope you will too. Find it 🎧over on schulmanart.com/198 or follow the 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt #theartistsway #findyourpeople #createdtocreate #artcollectors #liveyourtruth #liveauthentically #artjourney #lifeofanartist #artpodcast
Everyone loves the feeling 💙 of gaining a new follower… but how can you build a meaningful connection 📲 with someone you just “met”?⁣ ⁣ Dropping what I call “credibility markers” into your 💬 conversations is a great way to learn how your followers found 🔎 you AND let them know what else you’ve got going on. 🤩⁣ ⁣ For more tips ✍🏻 on growing your art business, check out The Inspiration Place podcast 🎙 🔗link🔗 is in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/itunes⁣ ⁣ #MiriamSchulman #businesstipsforartists #sellyourartwork #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #artistsofinstagram #findyourdreambuyers #modernmarketingtips #artbusinesscoach
Galleries 🖼 can be a great way to get your art 🎨 in front of potential collectors and have a partner 🤝 to help you reach a new audience.⁣ ⁣ But many galleries ask to see a 📊 *sales history* before bringing in an artist 👩🏻‍🎨, so it can feel like a bit like a catch-22.⁣ ⁣ So, what do you do if you don’t have an extensive sales 📥 history to show potential galleries? Consider what assets 💯 you DO have and the value you bring to the table. 🌟⁣ ⁣ Perhaps you have a social media 📲 following or an email list 📩 you can use to market the gallery and bring potential buyers into the space.⁣ ⁣ These days, it’s not just about making great quality 🎨 art –– galleries want to know your work is saleable AND marketable. Don’t be afraid to leverage the connections or resources you have. 💞⁣ ⁣ For more tips get my 👩‍💻 FREE Masterclass: How to 🎨 SELL MORE ART 🎨 available now via the 🔗 link🔗 in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/sellmoreart⁣ ⁣ #MiriamSchulman #schulmanart #artpreneur #sellmoreart #masterclassforartists #artistmasterclass #artmasterclass #marketyourart #buildyouremaillist #growyouremaillist
“Give yourself a little challenge, and who knows, you might fall in love with it and end up doing the same kind of creative work for a long time.” – @joycharde 🎨 🎧 Discover Joys journey to art after becoming an elementary school teacher in episode 197 of the 🐘 Inspiration Place Podcast 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt or go to SchulmanArt.com/197 #artistinterview #workingartist #happyart #womenwhopaint #painteveryday #happyartistmovement #paintingflowers #paintingnature
As creatives, we hear those whispers 👂 from the universe asking us to answer the call, and our resistance to taking that leap of faith is a refusal to answer.⁣ ⁣ Art is a calling 🎨 to align your life’s purpose with your craft.⁣ ⁣ Becoming an artist isn’t much different from Harry Potter⚡ becoming a wizard. Your wand is your paintbrush🖌️, your pen🖋️, your camera📸, your computer🖥️, your instrument🎼, or whatever tool you have chosen to wield.⁣ ⁣ Creating something with the power of your imagination is magic 🧙.⁣ ⁣ Want to thrive as an artist? Visit the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📑 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit⁣ ⁣ #creativitytakescourage #captureyourcreativity #creativityquotes #createart #creativelife #creativitymatters #artismagic #creativeflow #artismagical
Although many of us have seasons in our lives that make change 🍂 difficult, often the biggest burden we carry is our own indecision.⁣ ⁣ Our discomfort with change encourages us to spend more time “thinking about it” 🤔 until we “feel ready”—which only leads to additional anxiety 😬 about starting. “Thinking about it” just gives our brains more time to come up with unhelpful stories 📖 about why the dream of dedicating ourselves to our craft won’t work.⁣ ⁣ The fear that prevents us from going all-in on our dream 🌠 is the greatest barrier to our achieving success.⁣ ⁣ Right now, you may believe that staying in a job 💼 is more secure. But if the global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that “secure” jobs can change on a dime. When you work for someone else, there’s always a risk that your job won’t be as secure as you imagine. 🌩️ And with the comfort and security of your job perpetually on the line, is sticking it out really your better option?⁣ ⁣ If you want to make it as an artpreneur 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨, you must take charge of your destiny.⁣ ⁣ Want to learn more? Watch my 👩🏻‍💻 FREE Masterclass: How to 🎨 SELL MORE ART 🎨 available now via the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/sellmoreart⁣ ⁣ #artbizcoach #artcareer #helpforartists #fearoftheunknown #powerthoughts #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #selfdoubt #youhavethepower
Any thoughts 💭 that inhibit you from taking positive 🤸🏼‍♀️actions are known as “limiting beliefs.”⁣ ⁣ Sometimes we’re even aware that these ⛔️ unwelcome thoughts aren’t true, but often, we perceive limiting beliefs as ✅ facts.⁣ ⁣ For example, you may be thinking 😰 “I’m not good enough,” or “No one wants to pay high prices for art,” 🏷 and to you, this feels like fact. However, this exaggerated, all-or-nothing way of perceiving a situation is a 🤯 thought distortion.⁣ ⁣ In many thought distortions, a seed of truth 🪞 masks the limiting belief underlying it.⁣ ⁣ Want to thrive as an artist? Visit the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📑 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit⁣ ⁣ #limitingbeliefs #mindsetshift #getoutofyourownway #creativespirit #artistmindset #creativeconfidence #artistmindset🌈 #artistsupportingartists
There has never been a better time ⌚️ to turn your creative ideas into a successful business 📊⁣ ⁣ The art world 🖼 gatekeepers no longer decide what is “worthy”; the internet 📱has leveled the playing field 🏟 Today, anyone with a laptop 💻 and a dream can make a good living from their creativity 🎭⁣ ⁣ So why are so many artists 👩🏻‍🎨 still struggling? Many artists just lack a solid 🎨foundation in how to market and sell or are so overwhelmed with ✍🏻 information that they’re doubting their next moves. Many artists 🖌 are both confused and overwhelmed, with too much conflicting advice and no idea 🤷🏼‍♂️about where to start.⁣ ⁣ Want to learn more? Watch my 👩🏻‍💻 FREE Masterclass: How to 🎨 SELL MORE ART 🎨 available now via the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/sellmoreart⁣ ⁣ #artbizcoach #artisthelp #smallartistshelp #dowhatyoulove #instaarthub #creativepreneurs #starvingartist #artistshelpingartists
Let’s talk about the 🤫 dirty secret most professional artists 👩🏻‍🎨 don’t want you to know about. Before you go any further, it’s important to note that this episode 🙅🏻‍♂️isn’t about shaming or challenging anyone’s talents 🖌 or skills as a portrait artist. It’s about giving you the inspiration you need to try a new medium of 🖼 art with a skill that can be developed with time and practice. Using photography 📷, projectors, and tracing is a secret most 🎨 portrait artists won’t talk about, but it’s been used by artists 👩🏻‍🎨 in some form since as early as the 1600s, if not earlier. In this episode 🎙, I share how famous artists such as Johannes Vermeer, who painted The Girl with a Pearl Earring, 💍 and Norman Rockwell, an American painter 🧑🏻‍🎨 known for his illustrations, also used photography 🎞 and projection to create portraits. 📻 Knowing this taboo technique 🤩 is a game-changer for so many people. A few things I think you’ll need to know about watercolor and this 💯 artist’s secret is: 💚There is no shame in using these techniques to create your own portraits 💚You can totally elevate your skill level and confidence 💚Using these techniques is a creative art of its own 🎧 listen now: 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt or go to SchulmanArt.com/196 #familyportraits #watercolorportrait #portraitart #portraitartist #portraitpainting #fineartportrait #petportraitartist #artportrait
“Creativity 🎭 is just there, whether we feel it or not. If we’re not feeling it, it’s only because our thinking is going around and telling us we’re blocked 🚧 or that we don’t have that talent, but we can 🌟ignore that thinking.” “It’s not that the perfectionism, or the imposter syndrome, 🪞 or any of that inner critic stuff doesn’t come up. I just see it for what it is, 💯and I know who I am.” – @TerryRunyan 🎨 🎧 Discover ways to deal with your inner critic, 💭 mindfulness, and perfectionism in episode 195 of the 🐘 Inspiration Place Podcast 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt or go to SchulmanArt.com/195 #impostorsyndrome #perfectionism #mindshift #healthymindset #artistmindset #artistmindset #artistmindsett #creativityheals #creativespirit
How you might be sabotaging 🌩️ your own success⁣ ⁣ Whenever you do something that is new and scary and different, youre taking a risk.⁣ ⁣ Those doubts and fears are going to get in the way.⁣ ⁣ Its just our brains way of keeping us safe by telling us all the reasons why something may not work and that its safer to “stay in the cave😨.”⁣ ⁣ You have to get really good at recognizing those doubts that are coming up.⁣ ⁣ Its not that youre making up excuses necessarily, but those doubts and these stories youre telling yourself lead to procrastination⌛ and not taking the actions you need to take to be successful.⁣ ⁣ Managing your mind 🧠 is huge.⁣ ⁣ No matter how much strategy I give you, if you dont 🌟believe🌟 in yourself, its not going to work for you.⁣ ⁣ Want to thrive as an artist? Visit the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📑 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit⁣ ⁣ #artistmindset🔥 #artrepreneur_ship #artistmindsett #artistmind #sellartonline #sellingartonline #helpforartists #artistcommunity
How many times have you received an 📩 email that apologized for being away and you didn’t even notice? 🙋🏻⁣ ⁣ I’m a fan of 👩🏻‍💻 e-mail marketing, but no one really cares 🤷🏼‍♂️ that much if they haven’t heard from you in awhile.⁣ ⁣ When you’re ready to come back, just start where you left off and remain consistent. 💯⁣ ⁣ If you’re curious about how to grow a 🗃 profitable, thriving business as an artist 👩🏻‍🎨, visit the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📑 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit⁣ ⁣ #marketingtipsforartists #sellmoreart #shareyourwork #showyourwork #marketyourart #onlineartsales #sellyourartonline #artcollectors #sellingartworkonline #emailmarketing
As business owners and artists, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫⁣ ⁣ That’s why it’s important to prioritize your to-do list.⁣ ⁣ Start with tasks that will make you the most money & slowly work your way down. 💰⁣ ⁣ That way even if you don’t get everything done, you know you’ve done the revenue-generating tasks for the day! 😍⁣ ⁣ Want to learn more? Get my 👩🏻‍💻 FREE Masterclass: How to 🎨 SELL MORE ART 🎨 available now via the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/sellmoreart⁣ ⁣ #MiriamSchulman #artcoach #artpreneur #businesscoachforartists #marketingtipsforartists #sellmoreart #sellyourart #creativeprocess #artistsjourney #podcastforartists #artpodcast
🔔 REMINDER: Go all in 💯on what you’re doing now.⁣ ⁣ Wondering 💭if you need a new stream of income? 💵 (like adding on art licensing, online classes, coaching or something else?)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ What if, instead of starting 📊a new stream, you put everything you have into what you’re doing right now? What kind of success 🏆 could you have if you gave it your all? ✨⁣ ⁣ Take it one step at a time. You’ve got this 💯⁣ ⁣ Want to thrive as an artist? Visit the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📑 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit⁣ ⁣ #createworkyoulove #dowhatyoulove #findyouridealclients #findyourdreambuyers
There are so many ✨ ways to make money 💰from just one piece of art! 🖼⁣ Just because you 💵sold someone an art piece, doesn’t mean they have the right to 🖨 reproduce it. That right is still yours 💯.⁣ Many artists 👩🏻‍🎨are interested in licensing art 🎨, but how do you know if it’s right for you and your pieces? 🤔⁣ Head to the 🔗link in bio to check out 🎙The Inspiration Podcast (Episode 155 is all about licensing!) Give it a listen 🎧 & leave any questions in the comments ✨⁣ #marketingtipsforartists #shareyourwork #showyourwork #marketyourart #onlineartsales #sellyourartonline #artcollectors #sellingartworkonline #artlicensing #licenseyourart #artistpodcast
“Enjoy the journey. Live in the moment and really embrace every part of it. The good, the bad, and all these little things that make it great.” – @abbeysy 🎨 🎧 Discover how Abbey has turned her passion for travel journaling into a fulfilling creative career in episode 194 of the 🐘 Inspiration Place Podcast 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt or go to SchulmanArt.com/194 #traveljournal #traveljournals #travelerjournal #traveljournaling #artjournaling #artjournal #visualjournal #visualjournaling #creativejournaling #creativejournal
🛑 VANITY GALLERIES 🛑⁣ ⁣ If you’ve been approached by a 🖼 gallery that wants to showcase your art for a 💵 FEE, run the other direction. 🏃‍♀️⁣ ⁣ You 🙅🏻‍♀️ shouldn’t have to pay to have your 🎨 art in a gallery. Think about it, the gallery isn’t going to do any marketing for you because they’re not actually interested in 💰 selling art.⁣ ⁣ They have all the 💸 money they need because 👩🏻‍🎨 artists paid to be in there 🙄⁣ ⁣ Want to learn how to 🎨 SELL MORE ART 🎨 and get into galleries?⁣ ⁣ Visit the 🔗link🔗 in bio @schulmanART to download your FREE guide 📑 today or go to schulmanart.com/profit⁣ ⁣ #businesstipsforartists #sellyourartwork #onlineartbusiness #artistsofinstagram #marketingyourartwork #sellmoreart #vanitygalleries #modernmarketingtips
Try to connect to your inner child, because I think that’s like the most empowering part of you, […] and joyful parts of you can be activated if you connect to your inner child.” – @rakefethadar 🎨 🎧 Discover Rakefets journey teaching others and starting an international visual journaling mentor program in episode 193 of the 🐘 Inspiration Place Podcast 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt or go to http://SchulmanArt.com/193 #artjournaling #artjournal #visualjournal #visualjournaling #artrepreneur #artbiz #artjournaleveryday #artjournalpages #embraceyourinnerchild #innerchild
No one gets to 💭 decide what YOU feel 💙about your art but YOU. 💯⁣ ⁣ It’s fine to decide ✅that you no longer love an old piece 🖼because you’ve grown as an artist, but that needs to be your decision. ❤️⁣ ⁣ Internalizing a lack of sales 📈will only hinder your future success 🌟.⁣ ⁣ Want more tips & advice to become a thriving 👩🏻‍🎨artist? Listen to The Inspiration Place podcast 🎙 link 🔗 is in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/itunes⁣ ⁣ #onlineartsales #onlineartbusiness #buildyourartbusiness #marketingtipsforartists #resourcesforartists #businesstipsforartists #modernmarketing #onlinebusinesstips
Did you know most small 🗄businesses & e-commerce 🏬 stores make MOST of their money in the last quarter? 😮⁣ ⁣ Planning your cash flow 💵 and revenue goals around the last quarter can turn a good 📅 year into a GREAT year 💰💰💰⁣ ⁣ If you’re feeling off 🛤 track with your revenue goals, let this post be a 🔔 reminder!⁣ ⁣ As long as you have your inventory & pricing guide- you will hit your goals. 💯⁣ ⁣ Save 📥 this post for the next time you need a mindset boost 💕⁣ ⁣ #sellmoreart #shareyourwork #showyourwork #marketyourart #buildyouronlineartbusiness #makemoneysellart #revenuegoals
If there’s something that you really want to do, just go out and do it, […] we should be able to live our life to the fullest each and every day.” – @iamsarahmatthews 🎨 🎧 Discover how Sarahs art survived the challenges and struggles Covid created in episode 192 of the 🐘 Inspiration Place Podcast 🔗link🔗 to podcast in bio @SchulmanArt or go to http://SchulmanArt.com/192 #printmakingartist #creativeentrepreneur #workingartists #creativecareer #successfulartist #artistsupportartists #artistcommunity #dowhatyoulove
I have experienced tons of ❤️‍🩹 self-doubt and mistakes 🚫 in my career as an artist. 😞⁣ ⁣ Getting knocked ✊🏻down isn’t a failure. You can only fail when you choose to stay down. You absolutely can thrive as an artist 👩🏻‍🎨.⁣ ⁣ Mistakes, ⚠️ doubt, and lessons are sure to come up along the 🛣way.⁣ ⁣ Take it as ✍🏻 information that will make you a better artist 👩‍🎨⁣ ⁣ Need a little inspiration? ✨ Listen to The Inspiration Place podcast 🎙⁣ ⁣ 🔗link🔗is in bio @schulmanART or go to schulmanart.com/itunes⁣ ⁣ #buildyourartbusiness #marketingtipsforartists #pricingyourartwork #howtopriceyourartwork #resourcesforartists #selfdoubt #overcomelimitingbeliefs