go from overwhelmed + no follow through to peaceful + profitable Artist

Build your Art Sales + Marketing Plan for 2024 and beyond. 

Make more Art & Sell more Art.

Get Clarity + Realize Your Dreams



THIS TIME IT'S ABOUT FOLLOW THROUGH

Having a Sales and Marketing Plan is the most effective way to confidently, consistently sell to your Ideal Collectors online, helping you build a Thriving Business that supports a life you love. Together, let's create your plan and make selling your work feel easy!

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Marisa's work and book "Creative Thursday ~ Everyday Inspiration to Grow Your Creative Practice"

have been featured in design blogs, magazines, television and film

Welcome to Artful Selling

Artful Selling is an 8 week program, a combination of weekly lessons + group coaching calls

for Emerging + Established Artists who are looking for a breakthrough to take their business to the next level. I coach you through building your sales + marketing strategy and teach you how to consistently, profitably sell the work you love creating.

Why do some Artists sell out of their work while others struggle to sell one piece?

A Thriving Artist has consistent sales to the best Collectors,

and finding your Ideal Art Collectors online requires strong marketing + sales skills


So How do you expect to build a Thriving Art business, and still have time for your Art

if you have no idea what your sales + marketing strategy is?

Can you relate?

lack of focus

do you have too many ideas, don't know where to start and then when you do, they don't get finished?

struggle with time management

do you feel like you have to get all of your “other” obligations done before you can allow yourself time to focus on your art?

 no follow through

do you struggle with prioritizing your ideas and following through with them?

finding it hard to make consistent income with your Art

your revenue goes in cycles, either feast or famine?

tired of trying to convince everyone that pursuing your art is a “real job”

what if everyone is right and pursuing your passion won't bring you income?

Imagine what it would feel like to be focused, profitable and proud of what you create

Know Where to Begin +

What Your Next Steps Are

Clarify your Vision + Annual Plan  

Clarify Your Product Offering 

Design your Product Launch Calendar

How to Market and Sell Your Art

Create your Sales + Marketing Plan for your Ideal Collector

Testimonials

Working with Marisa

Wins + Transformations from our Artists







Which transformation do you envision for yourself this year?

I wish they taught this when I went to art school.

"Thank you for creating this and offering your perspective and tools- I learned SO much! I wish they taught this when I went to art school. Everything was so good! The pace, the encouragement, and overall positive environment, etc. I needed this for my business, and now I have a fully flushed out one year plan- with marketing that I’m integrating it into my current workflows"

Lisa Kurt, Artist + Illustrator

This was one of the few courses I made it through and accomplished so much!

"l gained clarity after creating the vision for my art and business. From there I feel I have a foundation to build and plan from. The planning part really helped my focus vs before I was all over the place and scattered because I didn’t know what I was trying to accomplish."

Loren Griffyn, Artist

I cannot emphasize how good I feel right now

"But it's not simply because I am continuing to achieve my goals "on time". It's actually because I finally had my own back this time. 

Like, I feel well looked-after.. by my own self. I didn't know I needed that. I didn't know it was a thing. But it is. And I do need it. And it's fab."

Marisa Montaldi, Artist + UX Designer

It's been foundational. Thank you! For your wisdom and your care

"Loved being a part of  😌 such a beautiful & urgent experience for me. As I say every year, Artful Selling is a process, resource and experience. Not only did it hone in my vision, build my planning muscles, and familiarize me with business mindset and techniques, it really has transformed every aspect of my life, how I move through the world, how I view my work...and the chance to work with Marisa, I think is an incredible opportunity. It's a powerful time. If you're on the fence my vote is to go for it. It's been foundational. Hooray! Thank you! For your wisdom and your care💜💜"

Dionna Vereen, Poet

I've had three art shows selling pieces each time

"I've been creating more than I have been in a very long time. I've had three art shows selling pieces each time. I've been commissioned through the art shows and from online posts. I've found an incredible community of people here through you and the Expanisve Artists who are all so supportive and always cheering each other on. Being able to break down the day, week, month, year so that plans and goals are easier to work through has helped me to feel less overwhelmed or move through things a lot smoother. Plus all of the community Zooms to check in with each other and learn something new to help us along the journey.

I'm so happy to have found you and the classes and groups you have created. Thank you so much!"

Tracey Diamond, Graphic Designer + Artist

I got a website for my portfolio and store

"I began a newsletter and a studio update, did my first opt-in, got a website for my portfolio and store, participated in both Small Studio Sundays, made my first Reels. I feel super motivated and energized now!"

Michelle Buvala, Artist

presenter

I was once where you are

hi! I'm Marisa 

Artist + Illustrator based in Los Angeles, California

That's me when I was just starting out on my journey as a Successful Artist running my business online since 2004, I've been asked countless times "How do you do it all"?


Over the past several years, through a lot of trial and error, I decided it was time for a different approach to the overwhelm + stress I was always feeling. I got laser-focused on the direction I want my business to grow. 


And more importantly, how I want to feel while growing a successful business, and *spoiler alert* it's not feeling overwhelmed, scattered, under pressure, or always behind in resources, energy and time while staying in a perpetual state of stress.


It's calm, peaceful, profitable, and CREATIVE with my energy focused on the tasks where I thrive.


One of those tasks, as may be obvious is making Art and painting. And yet, as I grew I found myself without any time left for one of the most important priorities in business {which also happens to personally give me incredible joy and fulfillment}


At the end of 2018, I took a close look at my vision and values. I looked at where I had inadvertently gone off course and I started to unravel the web I had built on a hamster wheel, not with a focused plan.  


Guess what! You don't have to make that same mistake. Your path has the opportunity to be much smoother even during such incredibly uncertain times. 


I honor you for being here, and taking the time to learn from someone who has been where you are, who's slightly out ahead in my business, and can give you steps to look out for, and focus on in your own business growth.

Online Shop Owner

Surface Designer + Licensed Artist

Published Author + Podcaster

Creative Business Coach and Mentor

Artful Selling Experience

An 8 week program with a combination of weekly pre-recorded

video trainings PLUS LIVE Q&A + Coaching Calls with Marisa

Connection and Support from a wonderful Community in our Private FB group

 SESSION 1 

Clarify Your Revenue + Product + Collector

Week 1

Getting Clarity and Dreaming Big

Getting crystal clear on your vision, mission and REVENUE goals for your Art Business. 12 months from now where will you be? 

Week 2

Who is Your Ideal Collector?

Connect with a community of raving Collectors. Know who they are and where to find them.

Week 3

Your 12 Month Product Launch Plan 

Know what you're creating, and when you're launching it, and how to price it for PROFIT.

BONUS 

Daily Painting Method Masterclass

1 Strategy that turned 1 card Sale into a 6 Figure Art Business

 SESSION 2 

Build Your Sales and Marketing Plan

Week 4

Design Your 12 Month Marketing and Sales Plan

Build your marketing roadmap to your Profitable Year

Week 5

Create Your Email Marketing Plan 

From Opt-ins to Emails, this is how you'll welcome and connect with your Collectors all year.

Week 6

Create Your Social Media Plan

From Instagram to Facebook, plan what you're sharing and when to stay inspired, inspiring and genuinely connected to your Collectors

BONUS

30 Day Marketing

Social Media + Email Marketing Strategy for Artists

I've made as much in 4 months that I used to make in 1 year

"Working with Marisa has turned things around in a big way: I've made as much in 4 months than I was making in one year."

Marie -Laure Delage Carlson, Artist + Photographer + Educator

I love your teaching style.

"My personal biggest Win would be the organizational aspect. I haven't been 100% great at the daily journal, but it has been a great tool how to have only a few tasks for each day and plan out my day ahead of time."

Toni McNulty, Architect

I feel poised and ready to put my art out into the world

"Artful Selling helped me define my goals and to feel very positive about the choices I am making. I feel poised and ready to put my art out into the world and am excited about the possibilities of having it land in amazing spaces."

Patty Fahlstrom, Artist

TO HELP MAKE BUILDING YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS EVEN EASIER

BONUSES

Exclusive Gifties especially for you when you join today!

30 Day Marketing

A step by step Masterclass teaching you how to create your email + social media strategy over 30 days,

to use now and repurpose.

Daily Painting Method Masterclass

The single strategy that turned 1 card Sale into a 6 Figure Art Business

Ultimate

Art Business

Resource List

A library of resources collected & curated by Marisa over 15 years of working as Professional Artist

Artful Selling Pricing

Choose 1 Pay or 6 pay Installment Plan Option or the LIMITED Spots VIP MENTORSHIP

Easy Installment Plan

6 Core Lessons  ($3,582)

Step by Step Creative Business Checklist  ($197)

Open Your Online Shop Tutorial ($197) 

Scan + Retouch + Print Tutorial ($197) 

Ultimate Art Business Resource List ($697)


Guide to Digital Organizing ($197)

Private Facebook Community (priceless)

6 LIVE Group Coaching Calls ($1,500)

30 Day Marketing - Social Media + Email Strategy for Artists  ($497)

Daily Painting Method Masterclass ($197)



just added!12 payments of $133

6 payments of $237

or 1 payment of $1,297

VIP Mentorship (3 spots available)

6 Core Lessons ($3,582) 

Step by Step Creative Business Checklist ($197) 

Open Your Online Shop Tutorial ($197)

Scan + Retouch + Print Tutorial ($197) 

Ultimate Art Business Resource List ($697)

Guide to Digital Organizing ($197)

Private Facebook Community (priceless) 

6 LIVE Group Coaching Calls  ($1,500)

30 Day Marketing - Social Media + Email Strategy for Artists  ($497)

Daily Painting Method Masterclass ($197)

2 x Weekly Voxer Chat during the Course ($1,500)

3  Private Mentoring Calls with Marisa 1:1 ($1,500)

2 payments of $1,988

or 1 payment $3,888 

only 3 spots 1 spot available!

You Have a Choice to Make

You can choose to 1) do nothing, or 2) honor your dream to be a professional Artist ~ that maybe for you like it is for me has been there since you were a child (that's me in the polaroid, with the braces and the wide brimmed sun hat at 14 selling hand painted ceramics at an art fair in Venice, FL)

Which one will you choose?

If you choose nothing, and let your dream stay  unrealized, nothing changes ~ and one year from now you'll find yourself in the same place wondering how another 12 months slipped by and you didn't make any progress towards your dream and the fulfillment you seek doing work you love and sharing you're gift with the people who are waiting for you to share it.

If you already know that you want to grow your Art business, and create a powerful ripple effect of adding more to joy to the world then the choice is easy.

Join us in Artful Selling, and claim your life as a Thriving Professional Artist. 

Your No-Risk

Money Back Guarantee

I know what a big decision investing in your business can be. It wasn't that long ago I was on the verge of tears over the decision to make the largest investment in my business to date.


I 100% believe in the results that Artful Selling can create for you personally + professionally - when you show up consistently and do the work. I'm willing to take the risk and stand by this program for 365 days.


If within the year of taking Artful Selling you don't feel you received value + results from the program, we'll refund you. (The VIP Mentorship option, is not refundable, as you are holding a spot from someone else to join) Reach out to support@creativethursday.com with a record of attendance to all the calls, along with ALL of your completed assignments, product launches, and sales and marketing strategy you implemented throughout the year.


17

Years of Selling Art

10,313 + 

Art Orders Shipped

14,974

Artists Taught

This Time, it’s about

Following Through


FAQ's

Your Most Popular Questions Answered

Have a pressing question you need answered before enrolling in Artful Selling, just click on the button with me waving! and send me a written, audio or video message, or reach out to our support team at support@creativethursday.com

I'm just starting out with my building my Art business, is this right for me?

oh my goodness yes!

 

If I had access to this kind of preparation, planning, and insight when I was starting out it would have saved me years of time and so much needless expense, stress and overwhelm. Simply put, with access to your individual sales and marketing plan you are going to reach your goal much faster, with more ease, efficiency, peace and profit. That is my goal for you.

What if I'm not able to attend live, will there be replays?

yes

 

This 6 week course is a combination of pre-recorded and live trainings + Q&A. While it's recommended to make the most of your time in the course to attend the LIVES. Replays will also be available within 48 hours of the call.

How much time should I anticipate spending each week?

1 - 2 hours

 

This is your dream! Join this course with a renewed commitment to your vision and goals you want to accomplish for the year ahead. Just a little bit of time spent planning now can save you COUNTLESS hours later on.

How long will I have access to the course material + replays?

Indefinitely, so you can revisit them when you need a refresher!

The Zoom coaching calls are included with this session too, or is there a special VIP option?

Yes!  

 

Coaching calls are a part of the Artful Selling experience. I believe having access to the right coaching along with the ability to ask questions and get answers in real time is vital to help you not only learn, but implement what you are learning so that you can make progress faster.


And there is also the very limited VIP Mentorship option if you'd like to have additional 1:1 support from Marisa during the program.

When does the course start?

January 25, 2023

 

You'll receive all the details and the course schedule on our Kick-Off Call!

What should I expect when I enroll in Artful Selling?

Get clarity + focus like you've never had before

 

A combination of weekly lessons followed by our q&a + group coaching calls are intended to have you feeling clear + focused + inspired and supported on this journey of growing your thriving Creative Business. And don't forget you have bonus lessons too! offering additional tools and guidance to help you build your business with ease + efficiency.

Marisa Anne Cummings

artist + author + creative business mentor

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