Artist Academy

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m giving you a peek inside the Artist Academy membership by sharing one of our core training videos—the second video you see when you join. It’s a step-by-step roadmap to becoming a professional muralist (keyword: professional, also keyword: profitable).

I break it all down: what to do first, how to avoid overthinking, and how to keep going when you inevitably hit those “what now?...

This week's episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features California-based muralist Hana Daly, who’s been creating murals professionally for over 20 years. If you’re the type of artist who just wants to show up and paint—without diving deep into the business backend—Hana’s story is going to feel like a warm hug and a gentle nudge forward. 

We talk about ...

In this episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, we dive into the world of Girls Who Paint Murals—Allison and Christine, a powerhouse duo who’ve been painting murals together for over four years, knocking out 1-2 projects every week.

They open up about how teamwork, clear communication, and leaving ego at the door...

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In this episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m sharing some of my favorite painting and mural hacks, many of which I’ve gathered from YOU—my fellow artists—and from my own studio experience.

I’ll let you in on clever ways to use everyday household items like coffee cans, ladles, and silicone muffin trays ...

In this episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m sharing Chapter 2 of Mural Money—a sneak peek into my book that walks you through the early days of building my art business, back when I had more determination than experience.

I’ll explain how I define luck as preparation meeting opportunity and introduce the ...

In this episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m sharing Chapter 1 of my book Mural Money and walking you throug...

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This week on the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes struggles that come with running a mural business—specifically the stress and burnout that can sneak up on you when you're trying to do all the things.

From overbooking to underpricing to saying “yes” way too often, I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m talking about how I learned (sometimes the hard way) to set boundaries, raise my rates,...

This week on the Artist Academy Podcast is a replay episode featuring Cleveland, Ohio-based muralist Lisa Quine.

I really enjoyed my chat with Lisa. She has this positive, honest energy that comes from someone who’s just come out of the thick of building her business—having figured out so ...

In this episode of the Artist Academy Podcast, I’m sharing practical strategies to help you get started with murals and land your first job. If you're looking to build your portfolio and gain experience, here's what you need to do:

1. Paint a mural on your wall (or a friend or family member’s wall) of a design you LOVE and want to be hired for again...

This week’s May Mural Month replay episode on the Artist Academy Podcast features the social media-famous international muralist, Kiptoe.

I knew this guy had a ton of Instagram followers (285k), even more fans on YouTube (823k), and plenty of experience under his belt. But what I didn’t know about Kiptoe was that his hustle game is next-level—and that he started traveli...

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about mural meetups—what they are, how I plan them, and why they’ve become one of my favorite ways to mix art with adventure.

I’m sharing stories from recent trips to Florida, Costa Rica, Mexico, Barcelona, and St. Croix, where I teamed up with other artists to paint murals in exchange for accommodations (yes, you can trade your talent for a tropical stay :palm_tree:...

This week’s episode on the Artist Academy Podcast breaks down the results of my recently completed $100K in 100 Days Challenge.

Saying “yes” to this challenge pushed me to think outside the box, and it paid off big time. I ended up making over twice as much as I ever have in the first quarter. I’m spilling all the details—from the unexpected wins to the strategies that actually worked.

We’re talking Google se...

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about the power of practice.
I’m sharing how I’ve spent over 20,000 hours painting—and why that one thing has made the biggest difference in my skills and career.

From my early college art classes to those 60+ hour weeks painting for Bass Pro Shops, I dive into the moments that helped me grow the fastest. I also talk about the v...

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about working smarter, not harder, in your art business. We’re diving into the power of the 80/20 principle and how focusing on a few key actions can lead to major results. 

I’m sharing why you don’t need to post daily to stay relevant online—sometimes, one solid post a week is more than enough. I’ll also break down how attend...

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about the business of live wedding painting with Stephanie Gaffney. 

Stephanie shares how she built a thriving career painting weddings live, charging $5,000+ per piece—far above the national average. She dives into her marketing strategies, from leveraging social media and SEO to growing her rep...

This week's episode on the Artist Academy Podcast, we’re exploring the strategic approach to raising your prices as an artist.

Determining when and how to increase your rates can be challenging, especially when faced with fears of losing clients or undervaluing your work. In this episode, I break down the key indicators that signal it’s time for a price adjustment, the mindset shifts necessary to ove...

This week’s episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about tackling social anxiety as an artist. If putting yourself out there feels overwhelming—whether on social media, video, or in person—you’re not alone! I’m sharing my own journey of overcoming shyness and social anxiety, along with practical tips to help you build confidence and promote your work.

We’ll talk about the power of practice, pushing through dis...

This week’s episode on the Artist Academy Podcast takes a closer look at using the Apple Vision Pro for mural painting. I’ll walk you through how this headset works as a projection tool, demonstrating its features with the DaVinci Eye app for image placement, resizing, and opacity adjustments.

We’ll also compare it to traditional projectors and other AR/VR options like the Meta Quest to see if it’s worth the hefty p...