EP 27: A Woman and Her Art Making a Difference with Guest Autum Proctor

Autum Proctor was born in Lawrence Massachusetts, but spent her formative years in Spring Hill, Florida. A second-generation artist, the daughter of a tattooer; she has been a painting instructor for college students and amateur artists from childhood to twilight years, for the better part of a decade. She is the owner and sole proprietor of Traveling Art Parties, a company serving the greater Tampa area; as well as a Bob Ross Certified Instructor. She primarily works in oils but does try to keep a diverse toolset. She's worked and taught in acrylic, charcoal, graphite, and even done tattooing. She is passionate about bringing joy to the mundane and expresses that through her teaching. There is nothing that drives her more than a student who is certain they “can’t paint” and then seeing the look on their face after a two-hour session and they’ve produced a landscape or portrait of their pet that they never dreamed could come from their own hand. There is no challenge she won’t tackle and she is constantly working to be able to interpret a client’s desire through her own prism and produce a work they enjoy and also challenges her. During our chat with Autum, we talked about: The hurdles she had to get through as she started her partnership, then later transitioned to sole owner. Why she decided to join the local arts council and give back to her community. The hardest part of hiring help for the business. How her sobriety has impacted her life and business.  Book a private party for ten or more and get a free seat. Book your private party with her by calling 603-560-5003 or messaging her on Facebook. You can find Autum online here: Website LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn Business Page Instagram Facebook Profile Facebook Page Other resources mentioned the podcast: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Transforming Economies and Communities Why women give away more money Why Women-Owned Startups Are a Better Bet Promoting Women's Economic Participation Find Fempreneur True Confessions here:  Website LinkedIn YouTube Spotify Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts Facebook TIkTok Google Podcasts Amazon Music Castbox iHeart Pocketcasts Podcast Republic Soundcloud Wisdom