In this episode I talk to Ann Flemings an abstract painter about how she started in fine art and stayed there. We talk about the studio space Austin has to offer, and what it takes to be an artist, and parent. Come take a listen!

References

• Canopy Ann’s Room 215 Building 1
• Neill-Cochran House Museum | Open reception Jan. 25th showing by Ann Flemings
• Laguna Gloria
• 3X5 canvas in the back of her car
• Bolm Studios at the time was $100 month for rent
• North Cross Mall
• Austin Visual Arts Association
• Canopy, rent at the time was $800 month
• Highland Collective
• Most expensive piece she has sold is about $5,000
• Overhead $20,000 a year
• Kristy Battani’s podcast
• Jerry Saltz art critic
• Affordable Healthcare Act
• Artwork Archive
• Alex Boeschenstein - photographer
• Kevin Ivester, Ivester Gallery
• Austin Creative Reuse Center
• Canvas Place for framing
• Brian Rutenberg
• Asti Restaurant on Duval

Find me, Bri Landry

Instagram @creative_moneyatx

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Lizelle Villapando owns a popular shop on South Congress where tourists and locals can find prints, originals, tees, and more. We talk about how she got started and how they survived covid.

Small Business Advise

• Be conscious of burnout. Treat yourself like one of your employees. You wouldn't ask them to work seven days a week, so you shouldn't either.
• Don't cut corners. Make sure you pay taxes right and hire a CPA.
• Work smarter not harder.
• Try to think a little more with math and less with feelings.

How to get into Paper Work

• Reach out for some time to pitch your art
• Typically the shop will want to stock 20+ prints at first
• 12X16 prints sell well
• For the first quarter the artist gets 80% of sales
• If your print's do well after the first quarter it's a 50/50 split on sales

References

• Overhead, rent, followed by payroll which is close to 30%
• They received help from their landlord and an SBA grant during covid
• South by Southwest
• Regretsy
• Kerbey Lane
• Magnolia Cafe
• Austin Pasta
• Uncommon Objects
• South Congress Books on Kerbey Lane
• Frans
• Hey Cupcake
• Mighty Cone
• Castle Hill
• Shady Grove
• Spread and Co.
• Boldin Creek Cafe
• Sap's
• Thai Fresh
• Hill County Weavers

Find Paper Work

Instagram @Paper_Work_ATX

Find me, Bri Landry

Instagram @creative_moneyatx

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In this episode I talk to Jenn from Maridad Studio about her very sexy watercolor paintings. Jenn paints personified foods and drinks in a unique and attractive way. She is a full time artists with a background in fine arts and has a lot to share on how she makes a living here in Austin.

References

• Sass N Strut
• 2324 Studio
• Almost Real Things
• Philosophize This - Podcast
• Basil Moon on Instagram
• PHEEBEE - Austin artist
• Marcella Colavecchio - Austin artist
• Meow Wolf
• Portland KinkFest
• Highland Collective

Find Maridad Studio

Instagram @maridad.studio
https://www.maridad.studio/

Find me, Bri Landry

Instagram @creative_moneyatx

https://www.creativemoneyatx.com/

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