Latest Art marketing Podcast Episodes

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

271 - Pricing Your Artwork - Artist Stories

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 27, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
As we’ve talked about in the last few episodes of the podcast, pricing your artwork can be a real pain in the derriere.   It’s a common frustration I hear from followers and students alike, and one I experienced as I developed my art business, too… ...until I finally discovered the formula and...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

270 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Commissions, Consignment & Wholesale, O My!

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 23, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Selling your art on commission, consignment, or wholesale can be a great way to expose new potential customers to your art and grow your client base and revenue. However, when you first start selling your art, all the terminology can be overwhelming.  Never fear!  In this episode of the Thrivi...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

269 - Generational Creativity: A Conversation with Christine Raymond

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 20, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
One of the things that’s closest to the Lord’s heart is generational impact, that the work of our hearts and hands doesn't end with us - that it will continue to the next generation.   That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Mary, Christine, and Caitlin, three talented artists who have cr...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

268 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Should I Ever Give a Discount?

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 16, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Some people just love to haggle.  They enjoy the thrill of the hunt for a great deal.  They LOVE getting a discount.  They’ll ask for discounts on everything - just in case the answer is yes! A lot of artists think that they have to offer a discount to get someone to buy their art - but it’s no...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

267 - The Artist as Storyteller: A Conversation with Scott Stearman

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 13, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
When I received my commission from the Lord back in 2009 to raise up an army of artists all over the world, one of the things that He told me I would be doing was bringing the master artists and emerging artists together to learn from and walk with each other.   That’s why I’m delighted to intr...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

266 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Are You a Slave to Your Business?

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 09, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
When I first started my art business, I was in “hustle mode.”  I was working 6-7 days a week, burning the midnight oil, and creating art that was selling - but that wasn’t bringing me any joy.   It wasn’t until I realized that I needed to make my business work for me - and not the other way aro...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

265 - It is What You Make of It: A Conversation with Justin McRoberts

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 06, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Ever heard that saying, “It is what it is?”  It’s often said in the context of something that we can’t change, something that feels too big for us to tackle.  My guest this week, Justin McRoberts, is determined to change this sentiment from “It is what it is” to “It is what you make of it.”  I...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

264 - 5-Minute Mentoring: The Power of Profit

The Thriving Christian Artist - July 02, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Do you grapple with the tension of being creatively authentic and actually making a living from your art?  Can creative authenticity and profit actually live together in harmony?  They absolutely can - and they should!  Profit is one of the most powerful things you can build and grow in your a...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

263 - Understanding Prophetic Creativity: A message from Matt Tommey

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 29, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
One of the biggest misconceptions that a lot of artists carry is the idea that creativity is outside the realm of God’s Kingdom, that it’s “extra” or ancillary.  But here’s the thing:  creativity is what manifests God’s Kingdom - not the other way around.  It’s how we connect with the abundant l...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

262 - 5-Minute Mentoring: How God Uses Prophetic Art

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 25, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Have you ever wondered what it means to prophesy with your art, to create with the Holy Spirit, and to see God use your art in powerful ways to touch others? We’re going to explore this and give you some answers on how you can begin to see transformation, healing, and peace released to others t...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

261 - Writing Your Own Success Story: A Conversation with Michelle Kulp

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 22, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Ever thought about writing a book?  Today on the podcast, I’m talking with my friend Michelle Kulp, a paralegal-turned-bestselling author who helps people tap into and write their story and share it with the world. Even if you think “But Matt, I’m an artist, not a writer!  I couldn’t write a bo...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

260 - 5-Minute Mentoring: What Is Prophetic Art?

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 18, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Quite simply, prophetic art is "creating art with God."  It's this beautiful dance where, as artists, we do the thing that God has put on our hearts through our creative process.  He flows through us by the power of the Holy Spirit in order to inspire us, bring fulfillment to us in our unique d...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

259 - Stop Starving, Start Thriving: A Conversation with Jen Brandon

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 15, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
I’m privileged to work with so many artists who are new to their art journey, still figuring things out as they decide how they can best glorify God through their artistic gifts. But whether you’re just getting started or have been a professional artist for years, you NEED to listen to this wee...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

259 - Stop Starving, Start Thriving: A Conversation with Jen Brandon

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 15, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
I’m privileged to work with so many artists who are new to their art journey, still figuring things out as they decide how they can best glorify God through their artistic gifts. But whether you’re just getting started or have been a professional artist for years, you NEED to listen to this wee...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

258 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Is Art a Gift from God?

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 11, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
We know that God created the heavens and the earth...but what do art and being an artist have to do with the Kingdom of God? Is art actually a gift from God?  If so, what are we doing with it? In this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, we’re talking about the gift of art and our responsibility - a...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

257 - Mastering Content Marketing: A Conversation with Pamela Wilson

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 08, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Over the years, I've learned that content marketing is one of the most cost-effective ways to drive traffic to your website. Creating content that communicates who you are draws people into your world, allowing you to connect with clients and referral partners in ways that hopefully results in s...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

256 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Understanding Your Calling as an Artist

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 04, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Have you ever wondered what it means to be called by God as an artist to do those things that you do creatively? We’re going to jump into this in today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, where I give you an incredible Kingdom insight right out of Exodus 31 that will show you exactly what it means...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

255 - Selling from the Soul: A Conversation with Don Long

The Thriving Christian Artist - June 01, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
One of the things that I love doing as an artist and an entrepreneur is learning from people who are not artists, especially in the business realm. I've learned over the years that learning from other people's experiences and tapping into their wealth of knowledge helps give me a different persp...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

254 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Reel Ideas for Instagram

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 28, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Have you been wondering how to use Reels on Instagram® or even what you would put on a Reel to get started?  We’ll be talking about all things “Reel” as I give you some great ideas on how best to use the Instagram® feature that’s getting a lot of attention here in this episode of 5-Minute Mento...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

253 - Art in a New Season of Life: A Conversation with Adleyn Scott

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 25, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
In this Thriving Christian Artist podcast episode, I’m joined by my great friend, Adleyn Scott.   Not only is she a great painter, teacher, and inspirer of painters, but she’s also a world-class pianist, organist, and educator for many years.  And if that’s not enough, Adleyn is one of the few p...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

252 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Getting Started with Instagram Reels

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 21, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
With all the features now available on Instagram, have you wondered how to make the biggest impact with your followers in 2021? Well, in this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I'm going to share the simple strategy I'm using to get thousands of likes and shares from my followers each time I post. ...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

251 - Courageously Creative: A Conversation with Jill Williams

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 18, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
My guest on this week's episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast is going to really inspire you. Jill Williams is an all-around incredible person, teacher, painter, and artist, and my interview with her is going to help you do the thing that God's called you to do without fear. Jill sha...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

251 - Courageously Creative: A Conversation with Jill Williams

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 18, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
My guest on this week's episode of the Thriving Christian Artist podcast is going to really inspire you. Jill Williams is an all-around incredible person, teacher, painter, and artist, and my interview with her is going to help you do the thing that God's called you to do without fear. Jill sha...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

250 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Getting Found on Instagram

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 14, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Have you ever wondered how best to leverage the power of social media so that you can get found by your ideal clients on Instagram? In this week's episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’ll give you some real simple tips on how to get the most out of this incredible platform. Connect with Matt online...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

249 - God's Law of Attraction: A Conversation with Patricia King

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 11, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
I’m so excited to have my new friend, Patricia King, on today’s podcast with me. Patricia is a respected apostolic and prophetic minister, an inventive entrepreneur, spiritual mentor, and a true mother in the faith. She is committed to loving God, loving people, and advancing the Kingdom in all ...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

248 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Turning Your Art Hobby into a Business

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 07, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
Has your art hobby grown to the point that you're considering turning your part-time passion into a full-blown business?  In my blog and in this week’s episode of 5-minute mentoring, I’ll be sharing a few quick tips that will help you know when and how to get started on the road to business suc...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

247 - Infusing Beauty into Broken Things: A Conversation with Shane Grammer

The Thriving Christian Artist - May 04, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
You're going to love today's interview. I first ran across today's guest on Facebook. Shane Grammer, a veteran of creating movie sets and sculpted worlds for Universal Studios and Disney, began to be led in a different direction by God. Shane now focuses on infusing beauty into broken things. F...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

246 - 5-Minute Mentoring: Finding Balance In Your Calling

The Thriving Christian Artist - April 30, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
I love talking about the Kingdom of God. It's so simple. It's so clearly laid out in scripture. And yet, so many people, me included for many years, have no clue how the Kingdom works.  For instance, have you ever wondered what your responsibilities are when it comes to fulfilling the plan, pur...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

245 - Finding Focus: A Conversation with Matthew Peterson

The Thriving Christian Artist - April 27, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
As creatives, it's easy to become so focused on the cares and worries of this life that we lose sight of the things that God's called us to. But when that switch happens inside your heart and mind, and you realize that God's got this, that He's got your back, all of a sudden, things change.  Th...

The Thriving Christian Artist artwork

245 - Finding Focus: A Conversation with Matthew Peterson

The Thriving Christian Artist - April 27, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 434 ratings
As creatives, it's easy to become so focused on the cares and worries of this life that we lose sight of the things that God's called us to. But when that switch happens inside your heart and mind, and you realize that God's got this, that He's got your back, all of a sudden, things change.  Th...