with host artist Miriam Schulman
If you’ve ever felt stuck, scattered, or unsure of your next step, this conversation is exactly what you need. Chris Holt’s journey is proof that you don’t have to compromise your artistic voice to build a thriving art business. When we first started working together, Chris wasn’t even sure he could call himself an artist. Now he’s booking gallery shows, attracting collectors, and speaking about his work with conviction and clarity. We talked about how he got there, what finally helped him feel confident, and the shifts he made to stop overcomplicating things and start moving forward with purpose.
“Once you start to do it, you start to build upon it… you start thinking, everyone’s going to buy my art. Why wouldn’t they buy my art?” – Chris Holt
In this podcast, you will discover…
- Learn how building consistency builds confidence
- Explore how messaging creates clarity and connection with collectors
- Hear why narrowing your focus can help you grow faster
“It’s really about showing up and trying to maintain a consistent plan and putting that into action.” – Chris Holt
Links Mentioned
🗂️Professional Portfolio Review: Not sure which of your pieces will sell or if you’re headed in the right direction? A Professional Portfolio Review gives you clear, personalized guidance so you can focus on what works and start attracting serious collectors.
🖼️Get Chris’ art here: Inspired by nature and reflects a harmonious blend of modern and traditional elements, his work captures quiet, fleeting moments that invite reflection and connection. Each piece is created to fill your space with energy, calm, and inspiration.
📖 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.
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About Chris
Chris Holt is a fine artist from the Pacific Northwest. Chris paints oil paintings featuring narrative botanical landscapes. Inspired by Edward Hopper and others, his art captures life’s fleeting moments where time slows and beauty reveals itself. He loves those quiet pauses—the golden light, the shifting breeze, the in-between spaces where meaning unfolds. Life has taught Chris to embrace change and live fully in the present. To dream and act upon of what’s possible. Each of his painting is an invitation to pause, breathe, and see beyond the surface—to find beauty in the moment.
Chris’ Instagram: @chrisholtstudio
About the host, Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.
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Listener shout out of the week!
After reading Artpreneur, I had many Aha moments, particularly with the production plan. Once I made some adjustments to my production plan, I’m amazed at how much more productive I’ve been in the studio since then. Thanks to this plan, I’m nearly finished with a large painting I’ve been working on for way too long
~ Robert Burcar
I just OPENED the doors to the Artist Incubator program!
This program is PERFECT for artists 👩🎨👨🎨 who are ready to kick things up a notch when it comes to making a sustainable income from their art.
If that’s you, get ALL the details here!
👉 schulmanart.com/enroll
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