My guest today, is mixed media artist, Kelly Berghella from @bergerandstuff. Kelly recently left her marketing job to focus on her art full-time. A decision she didn’t make lightly. In fact, Kelly held onto her day job for as long as possible, all the time building the waiting list for her family portrait commissions.
With Kelly now ‘all-in’, we caught up and talked about her transition to being a full-time artist.
Tune in to hear Kelly chat about:
Developing a style of art that would lend itself to commission work. Focusing on the ‘big picture’, to get through the times when she felt like giving up. Becoming a ‘time thief’ and making the most of small snippets of time. Approaching Influencers to help grow her audience. Taking steps to make sure that she doesn’t become a ‘full-time hermit’. Recognising that there are periods of time when you have to do the hard work and it’s not always enjoyable but that the pay-off will come.This is a very honest and refreshing conversation with plenty of tips and just as many laughs!
164. Studio Upgrades We've Made - Celebrating One Year in the Art Cottage!
163. Embracing Artistic Exploration Without Needing To Know “The Why”
162. Persist, Pivot, or Pack It In?
161. Taking a Step Back To Inspire My Art and YouTube Channel
160. How To Find Your Creative Flow Again After a Break
159. Nostalgic Musings: Rediscovering the Joy of Being an Artist
158. How Becoming More Relaxed Improves Art & Life (Season Finale)
157. 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Reels and What To Do Instead
156. Pinterest Mini Training: Get More Eyes on Your Creative Work!
155. Where Do You Feel the Most Friction in Your Creative Process?
154. Old Art: Should You Keep, Transform, or Set Free?
153. Making Time for Art and Protecting Your Creative Energy!
152. Creative Crossroads: Navigating Changes in Your Art Style and Focus
151. Should You Share Your Art Process Online? Exploring the Pros and Cons
150. Aim to Be Average! The Hidden Benefits of Mediocre Days
149. Does the Perfect Art Studio Exist? (We're back with a new podcast season!)
148. Establishing a Weekly Creative Schedule. A Game-Changer for Artists!
147. Social Media Struggles: Is Instagram Still the Best App for Artists?
146. Making Art Fun Again + Podcast Changes
145. Juggling Art, Business and Family (Q&A Session)
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