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The Inspiration Place

Artist Miriam Schulman
The Inspiration Place
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  • The Inspiration Place

    403: What Art Collectors Are Buying Right Now (and Why)

    07/04/2026 | 21 mins.
    Collectors are still buying art, and when you understand how they're choosing, everything starts to feel clearer and more aligned.
    If you've been showing up, creating consistently, and wondering why things feel slower or uncertain, I want you to know your effort isn't wasted and your work still has a place in the market. What I'm seeing right now is not a lack of buyers, but a shift in how people make decisions and what helps them feel confident saying yes. In this conversation, I'm gently walking you through what's actually happening beneath the surface so you can meet collectors where they are without changing who you are as an artist.
    💡 You'll Learn
    • Discover why livable, easy-to-place artwork is resonating more with collectors right now
    • Explore how emotional connection influences buying decisions more than trends or style
    • Learn how to create a clearer, more confident buying experience that supports sales
    🎧 Tune in and see how small shifts in clarity and connection can open the door to more aligned collectors.
    🔗 Resources
    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/403
    📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
    📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
    💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
    📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
    📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
    💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart
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    402: Artists: The Real Reason Art Collectors Aren't Buying Your Art

    31/03/2026 | 26 mins.
    Your art may be ready for collectors before you feel ready to ask for the sale.
    You've already done the brave part by creating your work and sharing it with the world. Many artists assume that if sales are slow, the answer must be another marketing tactic or a new platform to master. Yet what I often see is something deeper. The challenge is not exposure or talent but how comfortable we feel asking for the exchange and receiving the value our art creates. In this conversation, I gently walk you through five patterns I've observed in artists who want to sell their work yet unknowingly hold themselves back. When you can recognize these patterns with compassion and curiosity, you open the door to a new level of confidence in your art business.
    💡 You'll Learn
    Discover the five selling avoidance archetypes that often prevent artists from making art sales
    Explore the mindset patterns that make asking for the sale feel uncomfortable
    Create awareness around the beliefs that may be holding you back from receiving money for your art
    🎧 Tune in and give yourself the space to see your art business with fresh clarity and possibility.
    🔗 Resources
    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/402
    📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
    📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
    💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
    📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
    📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
    💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart
  • The Inspiration Place

    401: How to Get Collectors Without Relying On Galleries

    24/03/2026 | 23 mins.
    The path to finding collectors may look different today, but the opportunity for artists is greater than ever.
    You've been showing up for your art. You've been creating, sharing, and searching for the right way to connect your work with the people who will truly value it. What many artists don't realize is that collectors haven't disappeared at all. The art world has simply shifted how trust is built and how relationships are formed. In this conversation, I want to help you see the bigger picture of what's happening right now and how this moment opens new doors for artists who are ready to build direct, meaningful connections with the people who love their work.
    💡 You'll Learn
    Discover why fewer galleries does not mean fewer collectors in today's art market
    Learn how the decentralization of luxury is changing how collectors discover artists
    Explore the role art consultants play in placing artwork with collectors and designers
    🎧 Tune in and see how this shift in the art world can create new possibilities for your art career.
    🔗 Resources
    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/401
    📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
    📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
    💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
    📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
    📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
    💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart
  • The Inspiration Place

    400: Artists: Pay Attention to These 3 Pinterest Trends

    17/03/2026 | 17 mins.
    The rooms collectors are dreaming about today can quietly shape the value of the art they choose tomorrow.
    You've already put the time, heart, and creative energy into developing your work. The next step isn't changing your style. It's understanding the environments your collectors are imagining for their homes. When you begin to see your art through the lens of the spaces it might live in, something shifts. Your work starts to feel more intentional, more aligned, and more clearly positioned for the people who are ready to collect it. In this conversation, I'm sharing three Pinterest trends that reveal where interior taste is heading and how those spaces create new opportunities for your art to stand out and be appreciated.
    💡 You'll Learn
    • Discover why Pinterest reveals the kinds of rooms collectors are building before they buy art
    • Learn how the quiet luxury trend allows bold artwork to become the focal point in modern interiors
    • Understand how biophilic design is influencing the emotional atmosphere collectors want in their homes
    🎧 Tune in for a calm, strategic perspective on how understanding the spaces collectors create can help you see where your art truly belongs.
    🔗 Resources
    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/400
    📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
    📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
    💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
    📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
    📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
    💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart
  • The Inspiration Place

    399: ARTISTS: What Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year Means for You

    10/03/2026 | 13 mins.
    Growth doesn't come from chasing trends — it comes from understanding the room your art is stepping into.🖼️
    If you've ever felt a flicker of pressure when a "Color of the Year" is announced, you're not alone. You care about your work, you care about staying relevant, and you want to make thoughtful decisions that support your growth. That instinct tells me you're serious about your art business. What I want to offer you here is reassurance and clarity: you don't need to change your palette to stay aligned. Instead, we'll look at what these design shifts actually signal and how understanding environment, contrast, and perception can quietly strengthen your positioning and confidence.
    💡 You'll Learn
    Explore the concept of environmental contrast and how it increases perceived value
    Create stronger presentation choices that make your work stand out instantly
    Understand how to use design trends as a selling advantage without changing your style
    🎧 Tune in for a grounded, strategic perspective that helps you hold your creative vision while stepping more confidently into the market.
    🔗 Resources
    Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/399
    📩 Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart
    📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com
    💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE
    📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart
    📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart
    💼 Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

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About The Inspiration Place

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your art or understand how to profit from it, you've come to the right place. You'll learn the practical strategies you need to learn to sell your art plus develop a confident mindset in order to succeed. Not only is profiting from your passion possible but it's also common. We dive into topics such as social media marketing, selling art online as well as shifting your mindset to banish your inner critic and overcome impostor syndrome and beat starving artist syndrome to the curb. Professional artist Miriam Schulman of Schulmanart.com speaks to top marketing experts and artists.
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