344 22 Years In: Yes You Can Make 6 Figures with Your Art - The Truth About Selling Art, Teaching Online, and Integrity

What if the conversation we really need to have as Artists isn't "online education sucks"…   …but what we believe about money, marketing, and what's actually possible for us?   In this episode, I'm celebrating 22 years in business and speaking from a place I've held back from for a while: a little spice, a lot of honesty, and a deep desire to bring nuance to a conversation that keeps getting flattened into hot takes. This episode was inspired by an important conversation happening right now, about the validity, value, and integrity of online education for creatives, and I'm using it as a jumping-off point to share what I've learned from building an art business through the messy early years, the "nothing is working" years, and the long-game consistency years. If you've ever wondered:   "Is marketing slimy?" "Is it even possible to make good money as an Artist without selling your soul ?" "Do online educators actually make money from their art or just teaching?" "Are courses overpriced?"   …this episode will meet you there—and invite you to get curious about what you really believe.   In this episode, you'll discover: Why this conversation is really about beliefs (and how to tell if a belief is serving you) My honest take on "misleading statements," "toxic positivity," and why nuance matters (two things can be true) The behind-the-scenes reality of my early years (2004–2007) and why we don't talk enough about the "not making a living yet" part A blunt perspective on pricing: the $2,000 course debate, art school costs, and why discernment matters more than blanket statements Why "marketing is slimy" can quietly sabotage your ability to sell your art (and what to do instead) Why I'm proud of building a sustainable business—first through art sales, and later by building an education business with integrity   This episode is part celebration, part behind-the-scenes truth, and part invitation to keep the dialogue going—because I truly believe Artists deserve better conversations around business, money, and possibility.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday at: creativethursday.com Instagram: @creativethursday