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In this episode Ashley shares insights on creating for "the portfolio" versus for the paycheck. Key takeaways: Some jobs are for building your portfolio, others are for income, and knowing the difference is crucial.Showcase work in your portfolio that you want to do more of, not just what pays.Don't be afraid to turn down jobs that don't align with your style or goals.Unique circumstances in projects can be great portfolio pieces if you want to repeat them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and podcast overview 01:56 Rosie O'Donnell's story of bravery and luck 03:49 The importance of bravery in taking opportunities 04:45 Getting back into meditation and mindfulness 07:03 Choosing projects for your portfolio versus paycheck 08:54 Examples of portfolio work: large murals, unique projects 12:49 What to include in your portfolio and what to avoid 16:07 Jobs for the paycheck: styles and projects to avoid in portfolio 19:50 Handling projects you don't love but pay well 23:09 The value of style and subject matter in portfolio building 24:56 Final thoughts and encouragement to take brave steps You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Materials I use⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My booking and CRM systems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I dive into the real work behind the shiny finished photo. If you ever wondered, "How did she get that job?". It's not the highlight reel, it's the REAL real. 01:54 Initial contact and project scope 05:14 Managing delays and scheduling challenges 09:50 Working with big organizations and client collaboration 15:06 Preparing for outdoor painting in Florida's climate 19:56 Using boom lifts and safety considerations 24:47 Overcoming technical challenges with equipment 30:09 Community reactions and project impact 34:49 Reflections and lessons learned 40:10 Final thoughts and resources You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Materials I use⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My booking and CRM systems⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you listen to only 1 episode this year, let it be this one! I'm getting real about how I vet clients. Specifics on: What boundaries I set before I ever start painting.How I deal the endless requests for editingWhy someone else's business in the same industry can look different and that's a okay! Your business - your rules 01:47 Defining Personal Boundaries in Art Business 03:02 The Importance of Vetting Clients 13:23 Color Theory and Hex Code Matching 18:16 Establishing Communication Boundaries 22:26 Managing Client Expectations and Revisions You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠Materials I use⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My booking and CRM systems⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com⁠⁠⁠

This week I'm sharing all about the equipment (ladders, scaffolding, and lifts!) Plus a little snaffu I ran into on a scissor lift recently. Did I mentioned I'm scared of heights? You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠Materials I use⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My booking and CRM systems⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com⁠⁠

03:12 Balancing Creativity and Motherhood 06:04 Navigating Business Decisions and Pricing Flexibility 08:55 The Importance of Community and Connection 09:53 Learning to Surf: A New Adventure 21:06 Lessons from Surfing: Embracing the Beginner's Mindset 26:53 The Value of Asking for Help You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠Materials I use⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My booking and CRM systems⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ashleycassens.com⁠

I'm answering your questions! Dive in with me as I share how I get customers, how introverts can win in biz, and window painting (is it worth it?). Takeaways This podcast has personally helped me grow. Approaching businesses can be done through email. Introverts can thrive in the art world. Starting with personal projects can lead to opportunities. Window painting is a low-cost entry point for artists. Networking in local communities is essential. Embrace imperfection in your creative journey. Consistency and practice lead to improvement. Be afraid to put yourself out there, but do it anyway! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Painting Possibilities Podcast 01:03 Engaging with the Audience: Questions and Feedback 01:45 Approaching Businesses for Art Services 10:55 Navigating Introversion in the Art World 12:15 Starting a Window Painting Business 16:50 Embracing Imperfection and Progress You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: Materials I use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My booking and CRM systems ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.ashleycassens.com

A little throwback to Cribs, but artist edition! There will be early 2000s references! Stay for it. You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is my most asked questions so far - What happened with the client whose payment was late? An update up top, plus why all those small things you're doing consistently is working in your favor. Perfect sucks. ;) You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

4 Things I'm really cool with automating (let it be EASY!) in my art studio. You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Artists, they're just like us!" I'm laying out some truly embarassing mistake I've made in my art business. I hope you leave with a chuckle. You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Takeaways Ashley discusses her transition from a day job to full-time painting. Public art calls are often organized by government entities or nonprofits. Creative Pinellas is highlighted as a supportive organization for artists. Visibility in the community is a significant benefit of public art. Applying for multiple public art jobs increases credibility. The application process can be competitive with low acceptance rates. Community connections can lead to new opportunities in public art. Experiences with public art can vary greatly depending on organization. Personal stories from the mural projects add depth to the discussion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Painting Possibilities Podcast 00:18 Exploring Public Art Calls 05:38 Finding and Applying for Public Art Opportunities 10:54 Creative Pinellas and Successful Projects 15:12 The Orlando Project Experience 19:11 Reflections on Public Art Experiences Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Boundaries in Life and Art 01:17 The Importance of Setting Boundaries 05:19 Personal Experiences with Boundaries 11:53 Scripts for Saying No 16:36 Conclusion and Encouragement You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

Takeaways Set up systems to encourage timely payments. Clear contracts can prevent payment issues. Use invoicing tools to streamline payment processes. Communicate openly with clients about payment expectations. Establish late fees to encourage prompt payment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Personal Journey 01:23 Facing the Fear of Late Payments 04:25 Setting Up Payment Systems and Contracts 10:03 The Importance of Late Fees 14:37 Mindset Around Payments and Valuing Your Work You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Takeaways Boundaries are essential for personal and professional growth. Saying no is a powerful tool for maintaining mental wellness. It's important to set boundaries with clients early on. Knowing your artistic interests helps in making better choices. Scripts for saying no can help maintain relationships. Being selective with projects leads to better work quality. Personal time is valuable and should be protected. Setting boundaries can lead to increased creativity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Boundaries in Life and Art 01:17 The Importance of Setting Boundaries 05:19 Personal Experiences with Boundaries 11:53 Scripts for Saying No 16:36 Conclusion and Encouragement You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

Takeaways Sustainable habits are crucial for long-term success. How I created a "painting" work week allows for better work-life balance. Physical well-being is essential for artists - be strong! Mindfulness practices can enhance creativity. Habit stacking can improve productivity. How to set up focus modes on your phone to help minimize distractions. Planning my outfits in advance saves time and energy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Painting Possibilities Podcast 00:35 Sustainable Habits for Creative Success 05:53 Balancing Work and Personal Life 10:29 Effective Time Management Strategies 14:46 Mindfulness and Meditation Practices 16:59 Habit Stacking for Productivity You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Summary In this episode of the Painting Possibilities podcast, Ashley discusses the challenges of balancing creativity with motherhood and the realities of making a living as an artist. She shares insights on mindset, money management, and the importance of understanding one's money archetypes. The conversation delves into pricing strategies for artists, the impact of raising prices, and how to identify and deal with difficult clients. Ashley also emphasizes the value of art and shares empowering mantras for success, encouraging listeners to embrace growth and change in their creative journeys. Takeaways Balancing creativity and motherhood is a real challenge. Mindset is crucial when managing finances as an artist. Understanding your money archetype can help with financial decisions. Pricing strategies should reflect the value of your work. Raising prices can lead to better clients and more freedom. Empowering mantras can shift your mindset towards success. Growth in your career can come with challenges, but it's part of the journey. You are not behind; you are exactly where you need to be. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Painting Possibilities Podcast 05:19 Exploring Money Archetypes 12:42 Signs It's Time to Raise Your Prices 18:38 Empowering Mantras for Creatives You can join my newsletter here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleycassens.com/subscribe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My FREE mural mock-up course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/mural-mock-ups-made-easy-a-simple-guide-for-non-techy-artists-no-procreate-needed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Portrait painting course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleycassens.podia.com/view/courses/let-s-get-real-how-to-paint-realistic-portraits-with-oils-on-fabric⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources I love for Artists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honeybook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wave Accounting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My actual contract⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠