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4 contributions to Messy Art Squad
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3 likes • 18d
@Valérie Van Kraaij I have not sold any from this collection yet, but it 2 other originals sold this week after my launch!!
1 like • 18d
@Ann Lyon thank you so much!
Challenge! Show Up & Create
Most artists don’t fail because of talent. They disappear. So let’s fix that. New challenge: Show Up & Create → 3x per week→ for 30 days→ post whatever you made (finished or messy) Rules: - No perfection - No overthinking - Just proof you showed up - Miss a day? Don’t quit. Just continue. This is about becoming someone who creates. Not someone who waits. I’m in too. Who’s joining?
Challenge! Show Up & Create
1 like • Jun 8
@Liza Glorius thank you! This is one of my favorite views I get from my backyard 😊
0 likes • Jun 18
@Suzy D. Thank you so much! I love color.
☕ Coffee Hour Reminder
Just a quick reminder that our Coffee Hour is happening tomorrow at 3 PM! (French time) After last week’s unexpected postponement, I’m really looking forward to seeing you all and catching up. Bring your coffee, tea, questions, works in progress, or simply come and say hello. Whether you’re creating every day or just getting started again, you’re very welcome. See you tomorrow! Drop a ☕ in the comments if you’ll be joining us! Valérie 🎨
☕ Coffee Hour Reminder
1 like • Jun 17
Oh shoot, I thought this was 9pm my time.. I was hoping to join. Maybe next time.
0 likes • Jun 18
@Valérie Van Kraaij quite alright. Hopefully I can join one day.
🎨 Artist Success Research Project
I’ve been wondering something… Why do some artists consistently sell their work online while others—equally talented—struggle to make sales? Instead of guessing, I’d love for us to investigate this together. The Challenge Find one or more artist who appears to be selling successfully online and share your findings below. It can be any artist: - Emerging artist - Full-time professional - Daily painter - Abstract artist - Realist artist - Digital artist - Print seller - Commission artist The goal is not to copy them. The goal is to understand:What are they doing that works? Questions to Research 1. Who is the artist? Share their website, Instagram, Etsy, Daily Paintworks, or wherever they sell. 2. What kind of art do they make? - Style - Subject matter - Medium - Price range 3. Where are they selling? - Website - Etsy - Daily Paintworks - Shopify - Galleries - Art fairs - Instagram - Other platforms 4. What seems to attract buyers? Examples: - Strong storytelling - Unique style - Consistent posting - Emotional connection - Affordable prices - High-end luxury branding - Limited editions - Commissions 5. How often do they post? - Daily? - Weekly? - Several times a day? 6. What type of content do they share? - Finished artwork - Work in progress - Studio life - Tutorials - Personal stories - Time-lapses - Collector photos - Other… 7. What can we learn from them? This is the most important question. What is one thing you think contributes to their success? For those who enjoy digging deeper: - How many followers do they have? - Do they have an email list? - Do they sell originals, prints, or both? - Do they use scarcity (“only one available”)? - Do they tell the story behind each piece? - Are they targeting collectors or casual buyers? - What emotions are they selling? Our Goal By the end of this project, we’ll hopefully identify patterns. Or maybe we’ll discover something completely unexpected.
🎨 Artist Success Research Project
4 likes • Jun 9
I am researching Jill van der poel. She is a soft pastel landscape artist who's art, lifestyle, and message are quite parallel with mine. She is on Instagram, Tiktok, and Etsy. She is a mother to a toddler, has a full time job and wants to be a full time artist and mom, and she wants other moms to have a feeling a peace from her art. She sells mostly originals on Etsy with some small prints. Most of her work is small-scale. She is such an inspiration for me.
1 like • Jun 10
@Sheeba Dhillon I agree. I have been following Susan Jenkins with monet cafe for years so I learned a lot from her as well. I wonder if Jill learned from her too. Do you do pastels too! Or just watercolors?
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Brigid Queen
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@brigid-queen-1115
Soft pastel landscape artist | Capturing God's creation | Motherhood, art, and finding beauty in everyday moments

Active 13d ago
Joined Jun 2, 2026