Art + Business + Murals

If you are posting your artwork, improving your skills, and still not getting commission enquiries, this episode is for you.One of the most common frustrations I hear from artists is:"Why am I not getting any commissions?"And the truth is, it is rarely about talent. In this episode, I break down the real reasons artists struggle to get commissioned work and what you can do to change that. We talk about how to move away from guessing and hoping, and instead build a clear offer that solves a real problem for a specific audience.Inside this episode, I cover:·       Why finding a problem to solve is the foundation of getting commissions·       How to refine your offering so people clearly understand what you do·       The importance of finding a niche and standing out in a crowded market·       How to market directly to your target audience instead of using a spray and pray approach·       How customer service and communication impact whether people hire you·       Why momentum matters and how to build it over time If you feel like you are working hard but not seeing results, this episode will help you step back, reassess, and make practical changes that lead to more consistent enquiries.You do not need to be everywhere.You need to be visible in the right places to the right people. Want support building your art business?Inside my Creative Business Group Coaching Program, you will find practical tools including marketing plans, commission contracts, pricing tools, and planning systems designed specifically for artists.  Mentioned in this podacast:Blog post to go with this episode. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: [email protected] Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

Today’s episode is a little different from my usual conversationsabout art, business and murals.In this episode, I’m sharing a very personal story about my recent experience with perimenopause and being diagnosed with ADHD and ASD as an adult woman.Over the past few years I’ve been navigating changes in my energy, focus, nervous system and mental health, while still running a creative business and raising a family. Through this process I’ve been learning more about how hormonal changes, neurodivergence and burnout can intersect for many women in midlife. In this episode I talk about:• My personal experience leading up to diagnosis• Why so many women are diagnosed later in life• Some confronting statistics around women’s mental health in midlife• The tools and habits that have helped stabilise my nervous system• Ways to educate and advocate for yourself if you’re experiencing similar challenges If any part of this conversation resonates with you, pleaseremember you’re not alone, and support is available. Mentioned in this podacast:A downloadable peri-menopause symptom trackerThe Rage against the Vagine PodcastThe Dr Louise Newson PodcastThe Neurodivergent Woman Podcast  ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art +Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcasttopic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: [email protected] Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star ratingand ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

Pricing is one of the most common and most emotional struggles in building a sustainable art business. In this episode, I walk you through a practical pricing framework you can actually use. We cover income goals, calculating real costs, paying yourself properly, adding profit, and setting boundaries around commissions, prints and workshops.If you have ever wondered whether you are charging too much or not enough, this episode will help you stop guessing and start pricing with clarity and confidence.  To join the Group Coaching Program for FREE, use the discount code: FIRSTMONTHFREEWhen you sign up to Group Coaching here. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: [email protected] Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

You love creating art… but how do you turn that passion into aprofitable, sustainable business?In this episode, I’m sharing the key foundations that help artistsmove from “making work” to building a real creative business that supports them financially and personally.We cover:The mindset shift that helps you start treating your art like a businessWhy a professional online presence matters more than everHow to get clear on what you actually sell (and how people can buy it)Pricing your work for profit, not just for salesThe business skills every artist can learn (even if numbers and marketing feel overwhelming)If you’ve been dreaming of leaving your day job, selling your work more consistently, or simply feeling more confident in the business side of being an artist, this episode is for you.And stay listening until the very end — I have a special surpriseannouncement about my Group Coaching Program, including a free month of support launching this March. The blog post that accompanies this episode is here. To join the Group Coaching Program for FREE, use the discountcode: FIRSTMONTHFREEWhen you sign up to Group Coaching here. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcasttopic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: [email protected] Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

Creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t have, it’s something that responds to the conditions you create around it.In this episode, I’m sharing five gentle, practical daily habits that support your creativity, especially during busy or low-energy seasons. These aren’t productivity hacks or rigid routines. They’re small, sustainable practices that help you show up consistently without burning out.We’ll talk about:building simple creative routines your body can recognisesetting yourself up for easier startsthe importance of play (without monetising everything)using “10 minutes of power” to overcome resistanceand why protecting your energy matters more than productivityIf you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your creativity, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to do more, you just need to create better conditions.Choose one habit. Start there.  ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: [email protected] Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.