Prior to this live Q & A session, subscribers submitted their most burning art questions, which included everything from art techniques to turning art into a profitable business. For the art technique segment, we discussed how to transform collage papers into larger artworks, the value of a limited color palette, and how to glue collage papers flat. In the business segment, we covered strategies for selling artwork, pricing artwork, and leveraging Instagram to grow an art business. Valuable online resources and classes were also share for aspiring artists looking to monetize their art.

00:25 How to transform collage papers into larger collages
03:24 The value of using a primary palette with both warm and cool colors
04:49 The 3 primaries that Catherine has used for over 3 years
05:45 How to protect magazine collage elements with UV varnish and wax
06:55 Substrate options, what Catherine uses
07:43 Catherine's favorite brand of metallic paint for gelli prints
08:08 Glue and fixative options
09:18 Transparent paper options in addition to deli paper
10:23 How to prevent papers from wrinkling when gluing them
12:32 How to attach a collage to a cradled board
13:46 Strategies for beginning to earn a living from art
17:45 Wet strength paper vs. inexpensive gift tissue
18:29 Strategies pricing your art to sell
23:37 Catherine’s formula for pricing artwork
24:00 How to find your unique artistic voice
31:15 How to grow your Instagram following
37:56 Reworking old collages
40:24 Strategies for using instagram as a marketing tool

Resources mentioned during video:
• Blog article on how I price art https://catherinerains.com/how-i-pric...
• Canvas lamp to record reels and videos – www.canvasfam.co/cat Use code CAT10 for 10% off
• Build it Remarkable Coaching program with Kellee Wynn Conrad - https://www.maderemarkable.com/wait
• 100 ways to Make Money as an Artist Without Selling Your Art - https://www.maderemarkable.com/100
• Artists on Instagram for a good example of marketing art – Jodie King, Betty Franks, Amanda Evanston, Bonnie Christine, Drew Steinbrecher
• Course on learning to sell art through designers and consultants - https://inkandindigo.com/learn
• Course on licensing your art - https://www.bonniechristine.com/immer...
• Cradled boards https://amzn.to/3RUh6Ri
• Liquitex matte https://amzn.to/3RRaToX and gel medium https://amzn.to/4axC5jR
• Catalyst wedge https://amzn.to/3v8uZlI
• Joggles Rice Paper https://shrsl.com/3sjjt
• Manychat https://manychat.com/

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