You’re a visual artist trying to run and grow your art business
You’re great at creating but struggle with:
strategy
planning
organization
marketing
sales
and all the other unsexy work it takes to run a successful art business
You feel overwhelmed and spin your wheels. If you’re not able to do the work effectively, you’re not able to earn money from your art effectively.
What helps the overwhelm
What’s helpful is a guide who helps you see the big picture, shows you possible paths forward, and teaches you how to build personalized maps for your art business journey.
Here’s how to get started:
Book your (free) Strategy Session today
I help you get clear on where you’re headed
You work on things that take you in that direction
“Alisa is so good at seeing the full picture. Developing the person and the business at the same time. Love her integrated approach! ❤️”
Eric Wieringa, Painter and Artist Mentor
How I help artists
I work directly with visual artists, just like you, both in small groups and 1×1.
Both commercial and fine artists come to me for strategy, direction, and customized plans that will actually work for them. Then I help them do the day-to-day work needed to build their art business, because it’s so easy to do anything else other than the hard thing that moves your business forward.
Artists get personalized guidance and feedback. This is for folx who are early to mid stage in their career. And for folx who are unsure about what they’re doing and how to do it.
These programs support working artists. They work well for people who’ve already taken classes and coaching and now have to implement what they’ve learned. They know what they need to do, but they’re overwhelmed and just not doing it alone.
Past clients have included illustrators, graphic designers, greeting card and stationary designers, educators, painters, sculptors, photographers, creative coaches, and more.
Find your clarity
After working with me, you’ll know exactly what to do when you sit at your laptop, desk, easel, or iPad.
I show you how to create a clear, prioritized plan to follow each day, week, month
Regular touchpoints keep you on track and reorient you when you inevitably slip back into uncertainty
Connect with other working creatives within my network to share resources and solutions.
What other artists say
“Thank you for our session today Alisa, it was super crunchy with all the good stuff. You were so focused and practical, and helped me formulate a challenging but achievable path.
It really helps that you have a great memory for all the disparate elements in my portfolio of activities. You add value by bringing those in and out of focus as needed, as well as helping me to look at things differently. And yes, you can quote me!”
Jennifer Duval-Smith Botanical Artist and Workshop Leader
“Hey Alisa,
You are perfect! Love your vibes and the way you talk calms me down… Just wanted to share it with you!
Thanks for creating space for creatives. Appreciate it a ton! 🤗🤗🤗”
Sofia Daskalaki Illustrator
“Alisa gives me tangible instructions for me to accomplish my goals. Creating steps to move forward. Alisa has helped me reframe how I think about my business. It’s not all about numbers.
I was concerned about the cost of working with Alisa, however, she provided several different options. Alisa uses her experience to gently persuade me with my artist practice of fine art photography. I would recommend collaborating with Alisa.”
Judy-Ann Cazemier Fine Art Photographer
Note from Alisa
I help overwhelmed artists transform creative chaos into a clear, prioritized road map so you always know exactly what to do when you sit down at your desk. My special sauce is strategy, planning, and organization, with a generous dollop of compassion on top.
We’ll narrow your focus, set art business goals, make achievable plans to meet those goals, and build your self-trust. Then I help you take action. It is the recurring flow of these actions that allows you to making a living from your art.
FAQs
How much is the Strategy Session?
Strategy Sessions are no-cost, zero-pressure. They’re an opportunity for us to get to know each other, and for you to find some clarity and direction.
What do I get in the Strategy Session?
Over a 30min call we’ll talk about where you’re at and where you want to go. I’ll help you narrow down what’s most important to you. You’ll leave knowing what you need to focus on to meet your objectives.
How can I make a living from my art?
Intention, strategy, consistency, a willingness to see reality as is it, asking for the sale, and courage to make it all go.
That’s the closest there is to a magic formula. There’s no quick way to get there, and anyone who promises you’ll double your income in X time is lying. Making art is easy (except when it’s like pulling teeth), selling your art takes work. It’s much easier with a coach in your corner.
I don’t have time for coaching
Everyone’s busy today, true. If you’re working with a coach who’s right for you, the time you choose to spend on coaching improves the way you use the rest of your time. I offer various time commitments from once a month to weekly. If you need support, let’s talk and figure out what works best for you.
I’m worried I’ll waste your time
Helping artists bring their art to market is my jam. No conversation with any artist is a waste. Whether we work together or not, I still want to talk to you and learn about your journey.
