with host artist Miriam Schulman
Vanessa Stoilova’s story is one every illustrator needs to hear. From mobile games to children’s books and surface design, she has built a thriving career by learning what works and what definitely doesn’t. Too many artists unknowingly sabotage their own success, and Vanessa lays out the five biggest mistakes she sees over and over again. You’ll walk away from this conversation with practical, doable steps to start getting hired for the kind of work you dream about.
In this podcast, you will discover…
- Learn why specializing is more powerful than trying to do it all
- Create a follow-up system that opens doors to real opportunities
- Find out how to align your art with the needs of your market
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.
🎨Free 3-Day Training by Ness: Avoid the #1 mistake most new illustrators make, trying to serve every market. Ness shares her proven process to help you specialize in the right illustration niche from the very beginning. This free 3-day class gives you in-depth lessons on the different illustration markets, guidance on how to pick the perfect one for you, plus an editable workbook, curated Pinterest boards, and free guides to set you up for success.
Books!
About Vanessa,
Vanessa is a professional illustrator with experience in mobile games, picture books and surface design. She has worked with clients such as American Greetings, Scholastic, Hobby Lobby, TJ-Maxx, Sourcebooks and many more. Since 2020, she also helps aspiring illustrators start the career of their dreams on her YouTube channel, Art Business with Ness.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtBusinesswithNess
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!
“Just want to say thank you for this program and to my pod! This has grown my confidence so much and made me brave as an artist! I’m still scared, but I’m doing it!”
~ Jessie Crocker
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