Do It For the Process: For The Artists by Emily Jeffords

I Began Making Money Out of Desperation -- My Artist Origin Story

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

How To Never Burn Out Again

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

"Should" Artists Make Money?? 3 Habits for Creatives in 2026

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 the

3 Habits for Artists in 2026 & WELCOME BACK TO THE STUDIO!

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, ENJO

7 Tips for Selling Creative Work (part 3)

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 the

7 Tips for Selling Creative Work (part 2)

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! 

7 Tips for Selling Creative Work (part 1)

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' sale

Selling and Celebrating Your Art in Autumn (part 2)

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.

Creative Cycles: What Season Are You In Right Now? PART 1

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

The Real Life Artist Way (life updates in and out of the studio)

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 commission

Instagram Changes Again (but better this time)

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

Creating an Artist Brand That Attracts Collectors & Grows Your Career

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

My Best Tips For Finding Your Collectors - MAKING ART WORK IS OPEN!

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

How To Create Art That WILL SELL - Making Art Work Opens THIS WEEK

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 Sha

What Picasso Is Teaching Me About Success

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 (

Setting Goals (in UNHINGED times) PART 2

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 G

Setting Goals (in UNHINGED times) PART 1

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 wo

Everything Comes Back to Your Values. What are yours?

QUICK LINKS: Goal Setting Workbook Goal Setting Workshop Making Art Work My Instagram   Episode Highlights: Today’s episode is packed with meaning and purpose—we’re di

Do It For The Process in 2025 // the In+Out List Artists Need

QUICK LINKS: Goal Setting Workbook Goal Setting Workshop My Studio Playlist  Making Art Work EmilyJeffordsLearn.com My Instagram   Happy New Year and welcome to my lis

The 7 Sweetest Things Being "A Creative" Has Taught Me

The Collective IS OPEN! This space was created to help Artists, Photographers, Designers, Makers, Illustrators, Writers -- ALL CREATIVES -- thrive. If you sell your bea