with host artist Miriam Schulman
Turning a passion for art into a thriving career takes more than talent—it takes vision, resilience, and a willingness to forge your own path. Alyssa proves there’s no single blueprint for an art career. With a background in the New York fashion industry, she transformed her creative path by blending photography with mixed media, crafting textured and evocative works. She’s not just creating—she’s challenging the rules of the art world. Tune in to learn how she did it.
“There is no one path up the mountain. The mistake artists make is trying to climb too many at once.” – Miriam Schulman
In this podcast, you will discover…
- Learn how mixed media techniques can add depth and emotion to your artwork.
- Explore alternative ways to sell art beyond the traditional gallery system.
- Find out why relationships and persistence are key to getting into retail spaces.
“It’s not about taking a picture of what someone looks like—it’s about capturing who they are.” – Alyssa Peek
Links Mentioned
📖 Artpreneur, by Miriam Schulman: The go-to handbook for artists aspiring to turn their passion into a sustainable and profitable career. This book offers inspiring stories and practical advice that empower artists to embrace a confident mindset and follow a clear path to creative and financial freedom.
🖼️ Shop Alyssa’s Art Here: Designed to bring a feeling of calm and serenity into your home, each piece offers a timeless connection to the coast, no matter where you live. Whether your space is by the ocean or in the city, my work harmonizes effortlessly with any environment, inviting you to pause, reflect, and feel at peace.
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About Alyssa
Alyssa Peek is a contemporary artist known for her unique fusion of photography and mixed media, creating evocative works that capture emotions and narratives. With a background in art from the University of Illinois and a successful 23-year career in the NYC fashion industry, Alyssa founded Peek Photography in 2013. Her art blends photography, painting, illustration, and texture, inviting viewers to see the world through a fresh, imaginative lens.
Based in Sag Harbor, NY, Alyssa draws inspiration from the East End’s serene landscapes. She is also a Headshot and Personal Branding Photographer for Women Over 40, a speaker, and a presence coach. Alyssa lives with her husband, Barry, and their dog, Lucy. Outside the studio, she enjoys golf, kayaking, travel, and cooking.
About the host, Miriam Schulman
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m an artist and founder of The Inspiration Place, where I help other artists learn how to profit from their passion. Through online classes, business coaching programs, and a top-ranked podcast, I’ve helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. My signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, helps artists go from so-so sales to sold-out collections.
After witnessing 9/11, I abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on my art full time. Since then, my art and story have been featured in major publications including Forbes, What Women Create, The New York Times, Art of Man, Art Journaling magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Igniting Creativity as well as featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Check out my best-selling book with HarperCollins Leadership, Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, wherever books are sold. When I’m not in the studio, I split my time between New York City and a farmhouse in the country. I’d love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for art lovers (of every passion level) at schulmanart.com/freebies
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Listener shout out of the week!
There’s been so much change within me over these past 6 months. I’m not the same person that I was when I started. And I’m very, very grateful. It’s changed my life.
~ Nicole Mann
Chelsea Artpreneur Studio · New York City
What’s the biggest bottleneck holding your art business back?
Maybe it feels like pricing. Maybe it’s finding the right collectors, choosing the right opportunities, or figuring out what deserves your attention next. Or maybe you can see 3 different directions your business could go, and you’re tired of guessing which one is right.
That’s what we’re working on at the Chelsea Artpreneur Studio, October 28–29 in New York City.
This isn’t a conference or another workshop where you leave with forty new ideas. I’m bringing together a small group of established artists for two days of hands-on strategy built around the actual problems you bring into the room. We’ll look at your business, figure out what’s really holding it back, make the decisions, and map out exactly what comes next.
You’ll also have a professional branding portrait session, plus plenty of time around the table with a small group of artists who take their businesses as seriously as you do.
You’ll leave knowing what’s actually holding your business back, what needs to change, and most of all, what to do next.
By application · Limited seats
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