Art Marketing Podcast

Process of creating the artwork:

Hyperesthetic Vortex

Oil on panel

60 x 80 cm

A bull had just pinned photographer Terri Abrahamsen face-down in the arena dirt.

The rodeo clowns pulled it off as EMTs crowded around.

She wanted her camera back. The bull riding wasn’t finished.

The EMT’s verdict: “You’re as bad as the cowboys.” 

Terri is our first guest for Artists Unfiltered – a new series where artists tell the story behind their work and the art business it fuels. 

What you’ll hear:

• The crazy story behind Terri's first camera purchase as a teenager

• Her approach to overcoming a fear of appearing in front of the camera on social media

• The phrase that changed everything for her photography business: people don't buy the art, they buy the artist

Enjoy!

just some beats i throw together need opinions please

Been working on some beats. Need to know what ya'll think please

How long does everyone take to make their posts? If I'm making a 90 second reel, it usually takes me about 45-60 minutes. That timeframe includes all of this:

• Figuring out what to talk to in general

• Pulling footage into Edits

• Making a hook clip

• Finding music (sometimes multiple songs)

• Editing the footage

• Generating the captions

• Using AI to refine the blurb

• Posting

I have a really tight schedule - full of beautiful things that I love - but I only have about an hour a day to work on my art admin/business/marketing. So I'd truly appreciate hearing about how people make this work and do it fast.

This of course, also doesn't even cover how to film the process or content in the first place. That's another subject entirely.

Also - here's an art piece. Because we're artists, and we share stuff.
Title: Moun'ain
Size: 12 x 24
Medium: Acrylic & Marker on Canvas
Year: 2024

Would it be possible to discuss how introverted and autistic people w/ADHD can market and network without it causing shutdown/meltdown, overstimulation, etc? I'm not good with marketing because I get too overwhelmed with it. I don't know how to make professional-looking videos, cool graphics, etc.

this is actually taken around 2010 .. with a small camera .. before I got the big camera to use. I actually like how it turned out. My question is how do i get more views or even try to get some sales? I have tried a few different platforms with limited success

let me know what yall think

Hello, I just finished this watercolor of an American Crocodile. Just wanted to show it off and get some feedback on it. What does everyone think?

for sale

Why am I here? I need funding, not a printer. I have access to a professional printer locally, I need a studio sponsorship and a website sponsor that I will re imbrurse. I am taking time and space away from others that you can help other ways

I have a question about how much of your story you should share on social media. I am a childhood trauma/abuse survivor, and that definitely informs my art. Really a big part of the "why" of my work. I'm thinking of doing a video on instagram, just saying that. Any feedback appreciated.

Question for ya'll! I've listened to the commissions podcast and loved it. At this stage, I'm really only getting trade commissions as others are similarly in difficult economic states.

The setup

A couple days ago I did some plein air pain painting at my gym, and it was fantastic. I finished the final touches on like paintings, and started a giant one on 36x48 canvas. Biggest I've ever done! While this was happening, a fusion dance friend who I've danced with a couple of times came up to me and said hello. We ended up hanging out for a couple hours.

The idea

At some point, she mentioned she used to do these 12 hour content creation sessions with people for social media. Training, shooting, content creation. I've been feeling like I wanted to hire a personal coach like this for a while - so I asked her - "Would you be willing to do that with me and I'll give you dance lessons?"

She said no on the dance lessons, but as I was painting the big piece (3rd image) she said she was feeling a painting instead. So we got to talking and we figured out a type of silhouette portrait in my style that honestly sounds like a banger.

The question

Do you guys value trade commissions? Has it lead you to other areas that you wanted to be? It felt extremely fitting that this opportunity showed up when it did. The only time I've ever sold a larger original (anything bigger than an 8x10) was through trade. I feel ok with it now, but not forever.

Hi, there. Bcdays Photographer Art Studio

We opened in June 2026, and ever since that beautiful summer day, we have been working hard to offer you beautiful, trendy clothes that are both edgy and practical, as well as interesting and comfortable. Showcasing our collection of wall art helps offer beauty, calm, serenity, and a place for healing.

Bcdays Photographer Art Studio wants you to feel great day and night, whatever the occasion. We want every visit to our shop to feel like you are exploring your most stylish friend’s closet!

This isn't a podcast question, but a marketing one:
I just watched Episode 14 of the Summer Reels Bootcamp. The tutorial was fantastic, but one choice she made surprised me. Some of the photos that were supplied for the reel were horizontal, so didn't fit the normal reel format. Rather than crop in or leave a border above & below, she turned the images sideways.

That seems crazy to me! Am I wrong? Is that an accepted practice?

https://vault.artstorefronts.com/hc/en-us/articles/52346393341331-Summer-Reels-Bootcamp-Editing-Toolkit#h_01KYW984WZP6P35SHXX2EAMP9W

Has anyone had any success with the In Your Voice feature? Or with GalleryY?