55. Keep Chasing The Dream - A Studio Chat With Abstract Artist Rach Jackson

Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast

Nov 24, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 55

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Episode description

Today we chat with abstract artist Rach Jackson. Rach’s career has exploded in 2020 and she is now a prolific full time painter. We chat about how she took the leap into making her long-time dream of becoming a professional artist once she became an empty nester and how she’s sold over 200 paintings this year through retail.

How different stages of life bring different challenges and opportunities.
How a ‘fluke’ propelled her toward selling over 200 paintings via retail.
Pricing for retail and raising prices in line with costs.
Streamlining supplies and materials to save time for the painting.
Working with family and bringing them along on the journey
How a challenge that could have shut down her creativity prompted reflection and educating herself resulting in an evolution of style.
Advice for artists working toward making the dream a reality.
The myth of an overnight success!