The Art Hustlers' Studio

This is it, Art Hustlers! This week, I am talking about battling impostor syndrome. It is the feeling of inadequacy or lack of confidence in your abilities. News flash/spoiler alert - it's probably all in your head. I dive into how to stop yourself from feeling like a fraud, how to combat impostor syndrome, and I share some of my experiences.●●●●●●●●●●Key Takeaways70% of people experience impostor syndrome. You are not alone!Combat impostor syndrome by asking yourself - "who told you that you...

This week, I welcome Roxanne Tan to the podcast. Roxanne is the Paid Social Lead in the furniture industry and runs the ads for Facebook & Instagram, Pinterest, Display, YouTube, and Linkedin. She works closely with a Creative team to drive traffic to the website. She also is the founder of @roxannerunsads where she offers Facebook ads courses. Roxanne and I discuss the use of Pinterest to drive traffic, and what it's like to pursue a career in digital marketing.●●●●●●●●●●Key TakeawaysPin...

Ben Z Cooper is the Instigator & Production Director for the Vancouver Mural Festival's Winter Arts. He worked with local and international artists to curate an AR open-air Art Gallery across Vancouver. The Vancouver Mural Festival uses its platform to highlight Female Artists, Artists of Colour, and Indigenous Artists. ●●●●●●●●●●Key TakeawaysArt tells a story and is a form of communication. It allows you to connect with others from around the world, regardless of language barr...

Pedro Meyer is a Singer-Songwriter based in Denver, Colorado. Pedro lived and grew up in Brazil before moving to Canada. Amy talks to Pedro about how he never imagined music as a career opportunity but has such powerful drive and determination that he made it work. Pedro talks about how working at the guitar store turned out to be beneficial for his music career, how he gathers people to record music together, and how he analyzes Spotify data to make informed decisions.●●●●●●●●●●Key Takeaways...

Marco Muzzatti is a Painter based in Vancouver, BC. He uses psychedelic inspiration for his cartoon-like paintings and sells them on Etsy, as well as in various stores/venues across Vancouver. Many of Marco's art pieces are based on popular characters, like Rick & Morty, Dragon Ball Z, and more. Amy talks to Marco about his style of painting, how he caters towards a unique market, and where/how he sells his art.●●●●●●●●●●Key TakeawaysFigure out where your market is and sell your art there...

This week, Amy is back for another solo episode to discuss building a lasting business that you believe in. Amy has been interested in motivation for years and has consumed A LOT of material on the subject. She knows the entrepreneur's life and shares the things that have helped her on her entrepreneurial journey.●●●●●●●●●●Key TakeawaysTo change your mindset, understand your “why” - check out Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" Ted TalkMake a list of the positive feedback you receive to help you r...

Quinn Bray is an accomplished Canadian Embroidery Artist from Toronto, Canada, but now calls Kelowna, BC home. Before starting Threadforfilth Embroidery in 2017, you would find her making your coffee at Starbucks while trying to find a creative outlet to express herself. What started as stitching shapes into an old T-shirt has flourished into a full-time job. She loves immortalizing pets forever in thread, encapsulating memories, and stitching commemorative family memories that will be hung u...

Jaymee Mak is an actor, best known for her role as sugar-hating cub reporter Mackenzie on CW’s Supergirl. She’s also a filmmaker, winning Best Film and Best Actress in the 2019 Run N’ Gun 48-Hour Filmmaking Competition. She also wrote, produced and starred in “It’s Not You, It’s Not Me,” the first short film to explore a mixed relationship between an asexual man and sexual woman. Jaymee was born and raised in Melbourne’s, Australia, moving to Vancouver, Canada in 2013 after earning the Women ...

Scott Gellatly graduated in 1997 from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in drawing and painting. From 1998 to early 2020, he worked in the art material industry in Portland, OR. Throughout this time, Scott exhibited his paintings in solo and group shows and taught several classes and workshops. Scott has also lectured on painting materials and techniques throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. As of May of this year, Scott is now painting and ...

This week Amy talks about sales strategy. She covers the key elements of good selling, including how to write your compelling story and get social proof for your art-based business. She discusses the importance of writing, visuals, and customer ratings. Amy provides content ideas, relevant stories, and tips for how to start selling your art.●●●●●●●●●●Key Takeaways🔹Create a compelling story that includes your personality and exciting details about the art🔹Get social proof for your business fro...