041 - Growing as an Artist through Commissions

<p>Here we are, new year, new episodes! After a brief break, Catherine is back with new guests and new topics, but the conversational tone you are all used to stays the same! On today’s episode we meet Heather Hancock, a Chicago-based mixed media artist who works with glass. Her art is inspired by how people are engaged by information in the natural and built worlds. Heather celebrates 15 years as a professional artist after working for over a decade in the health care system. On today’s episode, we talk about the challenges of going from a full-time job to a full-time artist-entrepreneur, the process of connecting and working with art consultants and how Heather has carved a great niche for her art.</p> <p><strong>Conversation Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Heather connects and conveys her work with art consultants</li> <li>How commissions can help an artist explore and grow</li> <li>Why setting up systems for follow-ups has helped her grow her business</li> </ul> <p><strong>PLUS</strong>: The importance of knowing what you are interested in creating for your clients</p> <p><strong>Links and resources:</strong></p> <p>Website: <a href= "https://heatherhancock.com/">https://heatherhancock.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/heatherhancock.art.studio/">https://www.instagram.com/heatherhancock.art.studio/</a></p> <p>Don’t forget to follow Catherine and The Artist Entrepreneur on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catherineorer/">Instagram</a> or <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/theartistentrepreneurcoach">Facebook</a>, and <a href="http://theartistentrepreneur.com/newsletter">subscribe to the newsletter</a> to get updates, advice, and free resources!</p> <p> </p>