Seminar: Building A Productive & Sustainable Studio Routine

Tuesday, July 22nd

6.00 PM - 8.00 PM (PDT)

Online via Zoom

This session will be recorded!

Seminar Overview:

Building a productive and sustainable studio routine requires a bit of a mindset shift. If you are selling your art, you are running a business. Artists have often gotten a bad rap when it comes to business because we don’t work within traditional structures. Artists themselves may think “I’m not good with numbers, or I hate math.” The good news is that the numbers side of things can be easily looked after.  Artists can absolutely be good at business once a  few things are in place. The exciting news is that you get to create an art business in whatever way really works for you.  

During this workshop you will learn some valuable tools that will set you up for success whether you run a small scale art business - selling at local craft fairs, or you have eyes on a larger art business - perhaps showing internationally and being recognized for your work. 

In my 6 years as a full-time professional artists I’ve created 179  original paintings and sold over 60% of them directly to my clients.  My work is collected all over North America and New Zealand.  I’m in the  preparation stage for an Unparalleled exhibition, titled “Rhapsody in Bloom.”  I will be unveiling 21 new pieces this November.  I know what's necessary to make this kind of dream a reality and you can too. 

In order for our art to really have the impact that we want, getting organized, having a plan, and executing on that plan means that we will reach our goals. At the end of the day we can be proud of what we have accomplished because we have done the work and done it our way. 

About the Instructor - Ciel Ellis, SFCA:

It wasn’t until 21 jurors voted to award Ciel Ellis the highest level of distinction within the Federation of Canadian Artists, SFCA, that she started to truly understand the power of creating something exceptional. 

Her career was launched into a whole new trajectory when she realized that her paintings changed the way the audience thought about themselves.  With well composed and masterfully rendered oil paintings, her pieces awaken the undeniable reality, in the viewer, that they are incredible. 

Her work has been featured in 38 juried exhibitions and is collected around North American and New Zealand. 

Recently  featured in Art Avenue and International Artists magazine, her work has been called an exceptional, modern/traditional take on our centuries old love of flowers.

Student Testimonials:

• "Huge shout out to the amazing Ciel Ellis-Artists. SFCA! Your support, guidance, and structured plans have been such a game-changer. You make it so much easier to stay organized, focused, and confident about where we need to grow in order to build a successful art business. Thank you for everything you do - it truly means a lot!" - T. Twele

• “Your posts inspire me! I need to hear your process and when it works and you are proud of it. I have such an easy time telling myself it's pointless to try and I'm learning to celebrate my successes because of you. Please keep sharing for those of us who don't know how to move forward with confidence. My mother drilled in to me art for me was wasted time. I'm 70 now and trying to be who I'm supposed to be.” - S. Carlson

• "I love your drive, commitment, talents, determination, self confidence and positive attitude... you have no idea how many people you inspire..." - C. Rieu