Do It For The Process

Join the LIVE Share the Work workshop + community HERE And be sure to download the workbook that accompanies this 5-day event.   As an artist, we often hear that creativity isn't a real job -- it's not safe, it's not dependable, it's not lucrative... These thoughts are outdated and limiting at best.    The world is thirsty for beauty and connection. We, as artists, are in the business of creating beauty and connection within our art and within communities.  Your work deserves to be shared, seen, and appreciated. LET IT TAKE UP SPACE - especially online where it's voice can spread far and wide.   over the next 5 days, we're going to get very nerdy and practical as we begin to more boldly share our artwork online -- and GROW OUR ONLINE SALES!   Ready for this?    Learn more about Making Art Work if you are truly ready to grow your studio into a profitable and sustainable business. This 9-week masterclass will guide you through every single aspect of running a thriving studio in 2023 and will set you up for succ

SHARE THE WORK begins next week! A Free 5-day workshop designed to help you sell more artwork online! & Even more exciting!! MAKING ART WORK opens on August 24th-31st! This 9-week masterclass is going to transform and evolve the way you run and grow your business. I can't wait to get a front-row seat! Let’s dismantle the idea of the “Starving Artist.” Join me in my 9-week masterclass, where I teach you everything I know about running a sustainable, professional Creative Studio.   In this episode --  Artists often get told that they are pursuing a job, a career, a craft, or a lifestyle... FULL of instability. But is there anything more dependable and sustainable than the generous, rich well of creativity and energy we can draw from within our own bodies and minds?  In this episode, we talk about tapping into that deep well of inspiration and knowing that, because of that deep, rich well, your creativity and energetic reserves are GOOD.   The birthday email I mentioned is here. It's full and BEAUTIFUL.  I r

Get the free workbook  that goes along with this episode! It's beautiful and full of practical advice. With your inspiration, brand, and highest work in mind, listen to this episode, go through the FREE workbook that accompanies this episode, and listen closely to your inspiration and intuition. When an idea piques your interest, invest in it! Consider it! In this episode, we talk about assessing and deciding which ideas are worth your precious, valuable energy, which ones your audience is most excited about, and which to let go of. Diversifying your business is wonderful because you have the opportunity to A) delight your customers B) find inspiration in a fresh place.   DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK. I created a beautiful and super practical guide that accompanies this episode. It's very practical and even more clarifying. JOIN SHARE THE WORK -- a free 5 day workshop designed to help you begin sharing and SELLING your work online!   LEARN MORE ABOUT MAKING ART WORK! This 9-week Masterclass is designed to hel

A thoughtful listener sent in a question that resonated deeply with this community: "How have you handled the different seasons of your life while maintaining your business?"   As we talk about play and creative freedom, paying attention to sustainability is also incredibly important. There’s a delicate balance that most artists need to find between creative freedom and emotional safety (which also includes financial security).   Listed to my five tips for growing a profitable business while also ENJOYING all of it!   Making Art Work opens in late August! JOIN US Check out the Artist Path to Success to learn about your unique creative journey and business growth Come see the art that's making me happiest on Instagram (the videos are BEAUTIFUL!) Visit my studio (virtually) :) The Poem I read by Mary Oliver can be found in this book   

The summer months are full of extra light, energy, joy, and warmth -- they are the perfect months to focus on creativity, but more than that, creative PLAY.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating inspiration and energy overflow so that you can give from abundance and create work that is fulfilling in a deep and lasting way.  Creativity thrives when we give ourselves the freedom to play. The studio is your haven, your playground. Let go of expectations, rules, and limitations. Experiment with different techniques, materials, and styles.  Tip this same experimental, free-flowing, playful energy into your business as well! The most impactful offers and products I've created in my business came about because of PLAY. The ideas excited me, the challenge felt new and alive, and I found a joyful energy that made the work fully delightful.    I can't wait to see what you create in this season!    >> In this episode, I shared that Making Art Work is coming back this autumn! Doors open in late Au

There’s this thing about “big magic” that I love – but also dislike – magic (inspiration) can come to you and change your whole life and work in the most powerful and beautiful of ways, but it can also leave if you are not prepared to honor it and use it. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but it feels true right now, and it’s adding a bit of scarcity to my mindset that doesn’t need to be present.    As I choose to step into more abundance in my studio practice, there are some words of affirmation that have proven to be POWERFUL. Let me share those with you here:  I will create good work today. Inspiration lives inside of me. I can tap into it whenever and wherever.  It’s ok to create bad work.  Creative flow is easy for me to access. It’s ok to rest and come back to this idea. I know these words are simple, and that is their magic. The simplicity of these mindset shifts means they are EFFECTIVE.   If this podcast has impacted you, please rate and review this show. I would be SO thankful!   Also, please sc

It's been a while. Let's catch back up. Many things in my life have changed, and many are still the same. One thing that has remained the same is that creativity is deeply generous, art has the power to HEAL, and empowering other artists is deeply meaningful and powerful.    I read a poem by my new favorite poet, Andrea Gibson. Check out their work here. And read the poem I read in this podcast on their Instagram.   It is an honor to be back in this space with you! If you're aching for a little more creative community and super valuable education and resources for running your business, join The Collective when the doors open! It's $34 and completely FULL of insight and value.    Xox Emily Jeffords  

I'm doing something brave - scary - generous - loving - needed - luxurious - important - countercultural...  I'm RESTING. Not yet -- right now I'm diving headfirst into Making Art Work and I'm SO excited to nurture and empower the Creative Community in this way. My sabbatical will begin in 2023 and will be focused on creativity, inspiration, rest, writing, and nurturing the parts of my that have been patiently waiting for attention.   I'm so excited.    If you're feeling thirsty for inspiration and creativity, maybe this is your nudge to think about prioritizing those things just a bit.  You don't have to have a sabbatical year -- you could start by carving out 2 hours a week to nourish that part of you. Create a terrarium around your inspiration and walk in it as often as you can.  This big dream is living in you for a reason. Creativity is blooming inside of you because it has found a home there. That's an honor. Elizabeth Gilbert has a theory about inspiration being a living thing that is looking fo

Practical Tips to Grow Your Dream Career + Move Past the Lies Welcome to the final episode in the Share the Work series! You can watch all the video trainings + access the workbooks + community here. The more you value the deep creative work you offer, the more your audience will value your work as well. As you progress through your journey, you might find a few “lies” creep onto your path — let’s talk about them and very practically move past them! Learn more about Making Art Work Go to the Share the Work Videos Join our private Share the Work Community Follow @Emily_Jeffords on Instagram  Visit Emily Jeffords' fine art website

Making Art Work is OPEN! Come join me in this transformative creative course. Making Art Work is a 12-week course where I teach Artists and Creatives how to build a soulful, profitable business. I’ve watched hundreds of Alumni sell their high-end creative work consistently, they create collections that are often purchased in minutes, launch products with their dream companies, grow their collector base (way more important than your IG followers), and run profitable, sustainable, multi-passionate events.   Today, we're going to dive into marketing effectively.  Marketing Your Work Effectively and Sustainably Email Marketing Make your studio emails a vibrant and exciting place. This is an intimate space — the perfect place to not only sell your work, but also share behind the scenes, your inspiration, peek inside your studio, stories and insights, and early access to artwork or collections. Social Media Show up on social media as a fine artist, designer, maker, and professional. Share your work beautiful

This is the third episode in the Share the Work Series and things are getting more practical by the day!   Remember, You bring the VALUE to your work.   Now we’re going to talk about all the aesthetic elements that surround your work and think through how they communicate your brand message. As the creator, you also get to create an elevated brand.  A brand is far more than a logo. It is far more than your website. It's not your icons, graphics, images, the tiny alligator on your shirt, the label inside of your coat. YOUR BRAND IS THE FEELING PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WHEN THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR WORK. And now that you know you have a brand, let’s discuss how you can refine and elevate your brand.   Learn more about Making Art Work Go to the Share the Work Videos Join our private Share the Work Community Follow @Emily_Jeffords on Instagram  Visit Emily Jeffords' fine art website

One of the first challenges we have as artists are finding "the right" audience for our work. Before you can expect to attract customers, you have to understand what your work is saying as it is active and living in the world. In this episode, I'll help you DEFINE YOUR WORK Outward expression & aesthetics of the vision 01/ Keep imposter syndrome to a minimum - honor the beauty and importance of what you have created. 02/ Get clear on why your work matters to you 03/ Look at your work from the outside; is it speaking in the way you intend? 04/ How are you conveying the value of your work to others? I recommend good photography, speaking about it well, consistently and effectively sharing your work in your soulful marketing, and making it easily accessible to your ideal audience. 05/ Define who your ideal audience is and where they feel most comfortable. 06/ Determine how to use empathy to share your work effectively.   Learn to evaluate your work honestly, treat it with respect, and elevate it so

Welcome to Share the Work 2022! Each day this week, we're going to explore ways that YOU can honor your creative process and share your work beautifully and intentionally with the world. The first step in growing a profitable creative business and sharing your work is: Creating work that you find valuable -- and then creating work that sells!  As you begin to grow a business around your creativity, understanding the heart and soul of your inspiration and practice is so important. The beauty that comes out of you first begins inside of you — and that beauty (and by that I mean, meaningful work) is deeply valuable. When you feel confident & empowered, you are able to SHARE YOUR WORK generously with the world. Learn to evaluate your work honestly, treat it with respect, and elevate it so others can value it too! Honestly, this episode feels a little vulnerable to share, but I'm doing it because I trust that when creatives thrive, we ALL thrive. Learn more about Making Art Work Go to the Share the Wo

THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO SHINE! I know that sounds cheesy, but honestly, if you decide that it is true, then it IS.    Look at the year as a whole and be open to all sorts of wild ideas. You KNOW you can overcome anything. Don’t allow any limiting beliefs in at this point. Projects, collections, collaborations, events…nothing is off-limits to you. You have full creative control over your ambitions & efforts.   Download the Goal Setting Workbook HERE and begin transforming the year into something remarkable. Ready to see some massive growth in your creative business? Join me in Making Art Work on March 3rd! Your creative work is about to grow into something even more beautiful.    xo, Emily Jeffords emilyjeffords.com @Emily_Jeffords

Welcome to 2022! Being an artist is one of the most fulfilling vocations on earth, but, let’s be honest, it isn’t the easiest career (especially without clear a clear vision for how to accomplish your goals)! HERE’S THE DEAL, YOUR DREAMS DON’T COME TO LIFE BY CHANCE. THEY COME TO LIFE WHEN YOU CLARIFY YOUR VISION, TRUST THE BEAUTY INSIDE OF YOU AND AIM TOWARDS A GOAL.   Download the Goal-Setting Workbook HERE and begin transposing your vision and dreams into reality!    Ready to really take those dreams up a level? Join Making Art Work 2022! Learn more about the course and all the goodness it holds HERE.    xo, Emily Jeffords emilyjeffords.com @Emily_Jeffords

Join me for a real and honest conversation about how to move through the creative process -- from inspiration to mastery. It takes some intentional care to grow a sustainable practice around your creativity. Understanding the very natural flow of ideas is so helpful on that journey.   Inspiration, learn, practice, perfect, improve, master, repeat.   We also talk about goal-setting. Get the FREE Goal-Setting Workbook HERE. I offer tips for nourishing inspiration We discuss HOW to take a sabbatical -- practical tips and mindset shifts And why "doing it for the process" is crucial to success in your creative work. I hope 2022 is full of creative flow and that you settle into your process and create some good work.  In March of 2022, consider joining me in Making Art Work if you are ready to see your creative business grow along with your creative practice. Doors open on March 3rd! Learn more HERE.    Please RATE and REVIEW this show if you have a moment. Thank you!    Artists mentioned in this epis

Hello dear listener! Before we begin, would you please rate and review this podcast? TY BB!   This episode of going to be a bit raw and real. A lot has evolved in the studio since we last talked. I've hired a whole new team (including my husband!). We are continuing the things that work while doing our best to weave sustainability into the productivity. My creative practice has ebbed and flowed and I'll bring you behind the scenes on that process.  I'm opening the doors to The Creative Maven Mastermind tomorrow (October 21st)! I am SO EXCITED about offering this year-long mastermind again. If you are craving a space to nourish your dreams, grow your business, and step into greater success, then apply to join us! Applications are open for just under a month.  Traveling, resting, working on health... Last summer we talked about burnout (episode 41, August 30th 2020) and the process of healing from Burnout has been slow and constant. A metaphor came to me while expressing how this process feels that I t

I have a VERY special episode for you today: a conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols.  Morgan is a writer, artist, poet, singer, and SO much more. She is deeply generous with both her art and in this podcast conversation.   If you want to see Morgan's work, head here to go to her website, shop, and Instagram.  Morgan recommended a song called "Constellations" by Brenden James which you can find here.   Go follow and say "HI" to Morgan -- she really generously showed up for this sweet community during a season that was especially tiring and I'm so grateful for that.    And join The Collective!  This space is designed to enable Artists to thrive.  Your business is ready for growth. YOU are ready for growth.  Let's grow faster and more beautifully together! DOORS CLOSE ON MAY 4TH.   The Artist's Path to Success workshop is available until tomorrow night (May 4th) as well!  It's totally free so go tune in today! xo, Emily

Let’s cut right to the chase.  We’re here because running a creative business can be confusing.   We fill our studios with stacks of work, our hearts with big dreams, but are offered NO direction when it comes to turning those big dreams into a career.   But NOT anymore.  We have big dreams for our creative work and -- GOOD NEWS -- they are valid and totally attainable.     Inside of this episode (which is WAY MORE like a workshop -- get your notebook out), we're going to walk through the exact steps needed to grow your BUSINESS.   LINKS:  The Collective is OPEN!  Just for a few days though.  Join us.  This space is designed to intentionally empower Creatives to grow.   emilyjeffordslearn.com/collective  The Artist Path to Success Book-- a gorgeous, FREE, 38-page book that will clearly walk you through each step in your progress.  You are not walking this path alone.  Want to WATCH this workshop (we're visual people, right?) Well, you can!  This workshop will be live through Tuesday, May 4th, so

Making Art Work is open through tomorrow!  Join us if you're ready for some massive growth in 2021   But first, let's take it back.  In 2010 when I officially began my fine art career I did NOT have an aspirational brand. I didn’t even know I had a brand (though, yes, I did — we all do). I was deeply undervaluing my work, my voice, my efforts, and, in doing so, I was also undervaluing my collectors. Think about it this way — if someone buys something for their home or themselves, they want to enjoy that thing. It matters to them.  They find pleasure in it.  In order to enjoy something, we have to VALUE it. When you know what you create and WHY it matters, you can easily and naturally share that love with your audience. So HOW do you elevate your work? Head consistently in the right direction. Know WHY you create and why that matters Understand your works value and aesthetic merits Recognize the overall impact your work is creating as a whole (this is your brand) Consistently raise your expectat