Do It For the Process: For The Artists by Emily Jeffords
Empowering artists to live creatively and to THRIVE while doing so! A Podcast from Emily Jeffords Studio
Episodes
Most artists get stuck in one of three places.
- Pricing (you're either guessing or dreading the question).
- Product (you've got one thing to sell and nowhere to go from there).
- Or visibility (nobody's finding the work, no matter how good it is).
I'm talking through all three today, including the real story behind a licensing deal I did and how one painting turned into several different ways for someone to actu...
I graduated from art school with zero clue how to sell a painting. None. So I went to the library, checked out this huge book on the creative industry, and started reading IRS tax codes as if they'd somehow explain my life to me. They, in fact, did not.
What actually worked was slower and messier than that. I kept following whatever felt good, whatever sold, whatever made me a little bit happier, and...
To be clear, I did not step into a sustainable and profitable studio. No, no, no. Far from it. Welcome to a bit of my origin story. The season in my life when I was quite literally without options, I chose to rely on my art. And it worked.
I've been talking quite a lot recently with people online about the notion that artists are starving and how that, quite literally, does not make sense. We're all out here making it and doi...
- Making Art Work opens 3.26 -- join the 9-week masterclass designed to help you grow your studio into a sustainable and profitable career.
- Share The Work is happening NOW! Join the live workshops each day at noon. Free classes, worksheets, and getting your heart and mind ready for GROWTH.
Hot Take: Burnout is NOT a Rite of Passage. Artists do not need to experience burnout in order to create good work or grow ...
Spoiler alert: YES. Of course we should make money! Don't get me ryled up again! I believe so firmly in Creative's ability to create energy around their work, sustain their physical needs, and support their dreams -- with their ART.
Now let's discuss how, why, and HOW. ;)
In this episode, I'm sharing three more fundamental habits that should be part of the way you see the world as a professional artist and creative pers...
Hi Artists, I'm so glad to be in 2026. Wow. What a ride 2025 was for all of us -- if you're here and excited about your creative work and feeling ready for the year, ENJOY IT! If you need a little extra nourishment and encouragement to keep going, you're not alone, and I hope this podcast can offer that to you.
Today's episode it one of the VERY sweetest I've ever recorded.
3 Habits (mindset shifts) that will sustain y...
Today's episode is SO Practical -- welcome to the start of the HOLIDAY SEASON!! If you haven't listened to part 1 and 2, it's VERY important for this episode so start there!
- Get your free Creative Stability Workbook here
- Meet me for a weekend of learning and connecting in Atlanta, GA Nov 8-9 at the new Making Art Work LIVE event! All the details here + Use "PODCASTLOVE" for $150 off!
- And Join The Collec...
Today's episode is SO Practical -- welcome to the start of the HOLIDAY SEASON!! If you haven't listened to part 1, it's VERY important for this episode so start there!
- Get your free Creative Stability Workbook here
- Meet me for a weekend of learning and connecting in Atlanta, GA Nov 8-9 at the new Making Art Work LIVE event! All the details here + Use "PODCASTLOVE" for $150 off!
- And Join The Collective!!...
Today's episode is SO Practical -- welcome to the start of the HOLIDAY SEASON!!
September through early December is the BEST time of year for most small businesses' sales. People are getting cozy, hosting gatherings, and planning for holiday gifting. This is your moment to go big if you want to.
- Get your free Creative Stability Workbook here
- Meet me for a weekend of learning and connecting in At...
September through early December is the BEST time of year for most small businesses' sales. People are getting cozy, hosting gatherings, and planning for holiday gifting. This is your moment to go big if you want to. AUTUMN: Symbolizes: Completion, launch, celebration Energy state: Harvesting, sharing, releasing So how can you use the energy of this season to your advantage? Let's discuss!
- Get your free ...
If your art business has felt a little quiet, uncertain, or unpredictable lately, let me tell you: you are not alone. The economy is feeling uncertain, the energy in the world is even more so. And Artists are often feeling it all -- and we still need to make SALES! Let's discuss.
In this episode is part one of a longer conversation and is a grounded guide to selling your art in every season (literally and metaphorically).
We&...
In this heartfelt solo episode, I’m sharing a little life update from inside my creative world. From painting on the porch in the spring sunshine to opening up commissions for the first time in years, this season feels full of growth, return, and reconnection.
I’ll walk you through what it’s been like working through The Artist’s Way, what’s blooming inside the Making Art Work masterclass (we’re ...
Instagram has changed yet AGAIN -- but this time it's for the better. But it is VERY different.
But first, let me formally invite you to join me at MAKING ART WORK live and in person!
- Watch Share The Work
- Get the FREE workbook I reference here
- Making Art Work open March 13-20
- Share your work in The Creatives Club
Your artist brand is more than a logo or color palette—it’s what makes your work instantly recognizable, deeply resonant, and naturally sellable. But how do you define your brand in a way that feels authentic and attracts the right collectors?
In this episode, we’re br...
- Join Share The Work (a FREE workshop and workbooks - I'm going live each day at noon eastern time!)
- Making Art Work open March 13-20
- Share your work in The Creatives Club
One of the most confusing (and frustrating) parts of selling your creative work? Finding the collectors, buyers, customers, students, or clients who truly connect with what you create. If this feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. But here&...
How To Create Art That WILL SELL
- Join Share The Work (a FREE workshop and workbooks - I'm going live each day at noon eastern time!)
- Making Art Work open March 13-20
- Share your work in The Creatives Club
The Truth About Selling Your Art (and Why It’s Easier Than You Think!)
This week, we’re tackling one of the biggest hurdles artists face: moving past the fears and doubts that make selling feel hard. Ye...
SHARE THE WORK -- RSVP to join us March 10th-14th
Making Art Work opens for enrollment March 13th!
Hi sweeties. I've moved into my new studio and settled into my work (getting ready for Share The Work, writing, and teaching), but painting? That's a different story. Let's talk about what it means to find success in your creative practice year after year.
As I continue focusing on creating meaningful art, I find myself thinking so ...
Now that we’ve laid the foundation and centered your aspirations and dreams right where they belong (at the heart of it all) it’s time to get practical at SET IMPORTANT GOALS! In this episode, we’re walking through worksheets 7-10 of the Goal Setting Worbook, diving into real methods for setting sustainable, inspiring goals that honor you, your creative work, and your business. GET OUT YOUR PENS.
A few l...
Welcome to 2025—FOR REAL this time. We’ve been through a lot already; things are shifting, the world feels unsettled—AND ALSO, it’s clearer than ever that our creative work is dependable and needed in so many ways.
A few links before we dive in:
- Making Art Work is open for EARLY BIRD enrollment!
- The GOAL SETTING WORKBOOK
- RSVP for Share the Work - the free 5-day workshop happening this March ...
QUICK LINKS:
Episode Highlights: Today’s episode is packed with meaning and purpose—we’re diving deep into your core values! Why does this matter? Because the goals that truly last—the ones that bring joy, fulfillment, and long-term satisfaction—are always rooted in what matters most to you.
This isn’t just about...
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