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Are you ready to take courageous baby steps towards doubling your art sales online using Instagram or Facebook? (Organically, without paid advertising).

Posted on June 23, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Let’s talk courage. Do you have it? One thing I’ve learned for sure over the last 10 years of trying to make a living as an artist is that it takes courage. Every day. Courage to bet on yourself every day. And every time you do that it’s like depositing money in the bank of your future self. When you show up courageously, when you stop hiding, you begin to see your art dreams become a reality. Yes, that’s right, your art dreams become reality. We start with baby steps of courage. By the way, can we talk about baby...Read More

Selling your art online doesn’t have to be so hard.

Posted on June 16, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Are you ready for a challenge to double your painting sales online in 31 days? Are you tired of not selling paintings? Well, three years ago I was in your shoes too. It’s incredibly discouraging to have no one want your beautiful work. Picture it: September 2017. I’m sitting at my computer in my studio wondering what I could do to bring in some income. The six galleries I was in weren’t selling anything and had sold very little of my work the prior year. Two of them, including the Colorado gallery my work was in, had told me they...Read More

“30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting”

Posted on June 9, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

A few months ago, I celebrated a HUGE accomplishment. Something my younger self would have never imagined I'd do. I released my first book, "30 Ways to Master Still Life Painting". I want to thank each and every one of you who celebrated this monumental moment with me. The book became an Amazon Best Seller shortly after its release, and I am forever grateful for everyone who helped make my first book become such a success! I decided to write this book because of the many requests I have received from my students over the years. I’ve hesitated to write...Read More

Here’s why I love painting peonies. New peony art fresh off the easel!

Posted on June 2, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Last week I was in peony heaven! I have to say there’s nothing quite like being immersed in beautiful peonies for an entire week. To me it’s always proof of how healing beauty can be. Add on top of that the added healing benefit of creativity as an artist and it really is like you’re living in heaven on earth. I created three peony paintings last week. Each one individual and special in its own way. I hate to repeat myself in my art and I’m always seeking new ways of looking at the same subject. That’s why each of...Read More

The equation for success with your art is: Courage + Celebration = Confidence

Posted on May 26, 2021May 25, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Start today with these two tools you need to work through resistance! Here I am at my 10 year anniversary as a full time artist - yay me - I freaking rock! I often get asked how I have so much confidence. Looking back over the last ten years, at the struggles, the victories, and progress, it's become clear to me what creates confidence and success. I’m so excited to share it with you because I believe it’s 100% possible for you too! Nothing makes me happier than seeing you reach your goals and full potential too! Why? Because that’s...Read More

Here’s My Top 3 most memorable experiences so far as an artist. What’s yours?

Posted on May 19, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Kelli with diploma 2011 As I mentioned in the last blog, this month marks my 10 year anniversary as a full-time artist! I graduated from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts with a B.F.A. in May 2011! Woohoo! So this month I’m celebrating that. I’m still going strong and loving every minute of being an artist, teacher, and entrepreneur after ten years. So thank you so much to everyone who has supported me and my work all these years! You’ve made it possible for me to thrive as an artist. You’re so awesome! Being a self employed artist can come...Read More

I don’t know what I’m doing! Moving forward in the face of uncertainty.

Posted on May 12, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

I don’t know what I’m doing! Have you ever said that? Me too. Lots. It’s okay to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. (even though it feels awful) Okay don’t freak out on me here, but seriously I really don't know what I’m doing and I never have. There’s always some amount of self doubt or confusion. I’ve been thinking about a lot of things lately surrounding our journey as artists, our definition of success, the ups and downs of being an artist, the lows and highs, the growth and the struggles. Why all this contemplation you ask?...Read More

Do you have a vision?

Posted on May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

“Without a vision the people shall perish.” - Proverbs 29:18 More importantly, do you have a vision that’s greater than yourself? Artists sometimes come to me with the problem of lacking motivation. Last week I talked about one solution to this problem. That was to know WHO you’re doing it for. In that conversation the example I gave was me creating, teaching, and building my business for my younger 12-year-old self. (You can go back and read that too because it’s powerful.) I find that as compelling as that concept is though, it doesn’t always cut the mustard. Because self-doubt...Read More

Who are you working for?

Posted on April 28, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Let’s talk motivation for a sec. What motivates you to do what you do? Knowing WHO are you actually working for is a huge motivator when times get hard. As an artist, the path isn’t always easy. We all get blocked. The inspiration well runs dry. It happens. You can feel angry or depressed (both signs of a blocked artist). You can lose your joy. You can lose your focus. Especially when you start getting lost in the weeds of self-doubt. Trying to be an artist with self doubt is like you’re trying to swim to the other side of the pool...Read More

My Spring Flowers REVEAL!

Posted on April 21, 2021October 26, 2021 by Kelli Folsom

Are you loving seeing and smelling the Spring flowers as much as I am?! I hope this Spring season has brought fresh and rejuvenating energy into your life and home. In the excitement of Spring, I've created a NEW series of spring florals and am SO excited to share this preview with you before the big reveal on Friday! https://vimeo.com/539378521 My Spring Showers Bring May Flowers Sale will begin April 23rd and run till April 26th. I am offering a special 25% off these paintings, FREE U.S. Shipping, and FREE Framing! Layaway AvailablePLUS YOU GET:My new hand-signed Spring Flowers Collector's Book as a free GIFT with your...Read More