Developing Authentic Connections and a Multifaceted Approach to Making and Selling Art with Tammy Smith

Margo is joined by self-taught artist Tammy Smith. Tammy founded her studio in 2009 after designing gifts, giftwrap and partyware at Hallmark Cards Inc. Her first art teachers being her father and grandmother, Tammy's first business was making large scale stained glass windows in her parents basement. After Hallmark, she began making mixed media wire and clay sculptures that she sold at art fairs around the country and the desire for stability eventually led to the online business she runs today. In the past, Tammy has also illustrated children's books for Henry Holt, designed wire garden accessories and holiday collections for Studio M and Midwest CBK and licensed her surface pattern designs to Graphique de France and Unique Industries to name a few. Margo and Tammy discuss: Her creative and multi-faceted career How she thinks up new concepts and why it's her favorite part of the creative process Winning best in show at multiple art fairs Having resilience in the art industry Running an Etsy shop (Small Ideas Studio) Creating authentic connections within the art community And more Connect with Tammy: https://www.tammysmithdesign.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/smallideasstudio   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill