You Don’t have to Go it Alone.
You know that feeling after a good, long talk with an art friend about the business side of things?
Not the painting, the actual business. You walk away feeling steadier. More confident. Like you're actually on the right path, because it's working for someone else too, so it can work for you.
Here's the question worth asking: why are we so easily tempted by every shiny new idea some social post swears is the next big thing?
Because we work alone. And working alone means there's nobody to bounce ideas off of, so every new idea feels like it might be the answer.
THE OLD WAY and THE NEW WAY
THE OLD WAY
Working alone, piecing together a path from whatever you can find.
Only getting to talk business on the fly, like at a show or market- with constant interruptions.
Learning business skills from a book or a course.
Tempted to change direction with every shiny new idea on social media.
Guessing whether you're on the right track, instead of knowing.
THE NEW WAY
Checking in monthly with a group of artists doing the same thing.
Real conversations about your business, every month, on purpose.
Learning real world business skills with friends.
Staying the course, because you have people reminding you it's working.
Confidence, because it's working for others in the room too.
Sharing ideas, successes and failures- and all of it sparks new ideas and solutions.
Staying the course is the real secret to building a sustainable, profitable art business.
Having a group to stay the course with is what actually makes that possible.
That's The Confident Artist.
WHAT THE CONFIDENT ARTIST ACTUALLY IS
You know that feeling you get when you sit down with other artists and really talk all things art business? Trading tips, stories, all the dirt on various shows and markets and art associations. Golden tips on what to do and when, what works and what doesn't. Encouragement when you need it. Celebration when you win. With people who get it.
That's The Confident Artist membership. Every month. Plus challenges, workshops, and real information to keep you on track all year long.
This is the real way to jump start your art business, keep it going, and make it profitable.
THE PROBLEM
You just went through the first five steps to starting your art business. You've got an email address collector, a plan for pricing, a place to sell, a way to get seen.
But here's the thing: knowing the steps isn't the same as knowing what to do next, month after month.
Most artists don't stall out or quit for lack of talent. They get lost. They get stuck. They go it alone.
If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
WHY I BUILT THIS
I retired from 30 years of teaching art to become a full time artist, and figured out fast that painting well and selling well are two completely different skills, and nobody teaches them together.
I spent years taking workshops and working with artist mentors, finally cobbling together a strategy for getting my work out there and into the hands of people who love it.
I still talk business with my artist friends every chance I get. I visited one last June, someone from a mentorship group we were both in several years ago, and all of us are still close friends. We talked art business for three days straight. Never ran out of things to say, it was wonderful. That kind of connection shouldn't be rare.
That's why I built The Confident Artist.
HOW IT WORKS
No More Lost. Know exactly what your business needs, every month. No more guessing what to work on next.
No More Stuck. Real feedback from artists who help you sell what you paint, instead of paint what sells.
No More Alone. Share the wins, admit the flops, and stick with it together, with people who actually get it.
WHAT YOU GET
A live workshop each month on exactly what you should be doing, or thinking about, right now
A monthly meeting to talk through that month's challenge, trade ideas, and get specific on your next move
Community feedback and accountability, all year long
Monthly challenges that keep your business moving, not circling
Founding rate: $30 CAD a month, locked in for life.
Founding members group opens September 15 2026.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
This is for you if you want to build a real art business, not just earn a little here and there.
If you want a reputation and a following you're proud of.
If the idea of doing this without a community sounds exhausting, not appealing.
This isn't for you if you're chasing a quick fix, or if your art business isn't something you want to grow past a hobby.
COME JOIN US!
Every month you get a clear next move tied to where you actually are in the art year, so you're never scrambling or guessing what's next. And you're doing it alongside other artists, just like you, who you can bring your questions and your wins to, so you're never figuring it out alone.
If you want that rhythm and that community, join the waitlist today.
Special founding member lifetime rate before doors open September 2026.