How Do Artists Make Money?

Ep13: Finding Freelance Work (VFX Artist Ryan Laux)

VFX artist & animator Ryan Laux shares his journey from working in a PR agency to becoming a full-time freelancer. He discusses the importance of networking, the dynamics of client work, and how social media has played a role in his success. Ryan also delves into his creative processes, the challenges of managing multiple projects, and his goals for brand deals and personal growth. Find Ryan at: https://www.instagram.com/ryanchriscreates [https://www.instagram.com/ryanchriscreates/]

Ep12: Validate, Then Build (Ads Expert Vincent Nguyen)

Facebook ads expert Vincent Nguyen (Growth Ninja) discusses the intersection of art and advertising, particularly focusing on how artists can leverage Facebook ads to promote their work and generate sales. Vincent talks about the challenges artists face in marketing themselves, the importance of adopting a business mindset, and the differences between selling digital products versus physical art. The conversation also covers customer acquisition costs, the significance of authenticity in advertising, and strategies for testing and validating art sales. Find Vincent at: https://growthninja.com [https://growthninja.com] Email Kevin: ads@howdoartistsmakemoney.com [ads@howdoartistsmakemoney.com]

Ep11: Make What You Want to See (Director Joel Fox)

Director Joel Fox shares his journey as an artist who built a career creating short form video before social media existed. He discusses the balance between personal creativity and client work, the importance of networking, and the lessons learned from experience. Joel emphasizes the need to create without attachment to results and the value of making work that resonates personally, rather than solely for commercial success. Find Joel at: https://www.instagram.com/joeldepartment [https://www.instagram.com/joeldepartment] https://smilemtn.com [https://smilemtn.com]

Ep10: Monetizing a Niche in the First Year (Knitter Adam Cleevely)

Knitter Adam Cleevely shares his first-year journey from a corporate career to fiber arts creator. He discusses the challenges of monetizing his passion, the importance of authenticity in content creation, and the emotional similarities between the corporate and crafting worlds. Adam emphasizes the need for multiple income streams in the crafting industry and reflects on the unpredictability of success in creative ventures. He also shares his future goals of building a sustainable business around fiber arts and the launch of his new podcast, Yarn Library. Find Adam at: https://cleevelyknits.com [https://cleevelyknits.com] https://www.instagram.com/cleevelyknits [https://www.instagram.com/cleevelyknits] Yarn Library Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@YarnLibraryPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@YarnLibraryPodcast]

Ep9: Collectibles Sold Around the World (Miniaturist Caroline McFarlane-Watts)

Miniaturist Caroline McFarlane-Watts shares her journey as an artist and creative director of Tall Tales Productions focusing on the creation of miniatures and figurines for the entertainment industry. She discusses her unique IP, Good Witches, Bad Witches, and the organic growth of her business, including the challenges of production, networking in LA, and the importance of social media. Caroline reflects on her experiences protecting her IP, the lessons learned from mistakes, and her aspirations for the future, including the goal of creating a film. Find Caroline at: https://www.instagram.com/talltalesproductions [https://www.instagram.com/talltalesproductions] https://www.tall-tales.com [https://www.tall-tales.com]