In this refreshingly honest episode, Stacie is joined by fine artist Vanessa Piche (pronounced "cliché") for a raw conversation about what it feels like to start over again. Vanessa opens up about her unexpected move from a thriving art career in Rhode Island to rural Indiana, and the challenges of rebuilding her audience from scratch in an increasingly unpredictable online landscape. Together, Stacie and Vanessa reflect on what's not working anymore in creative business. This episode is a candid exploration of transition, vulnerability, and resilience. If you've been feeling lost or like you're shouting into the digital void, this conversation is for you.

Today on Art + Audience:

• Vanessa's Journey: From art markets and a brick-and-mortar shop in Rhode Island to life on a farm in Indiana with chickens, horses, and a whole new creative landscape.

• Starting Over: What it really feels like to lose a built-in audience and begin again from zero, and why Vanessa isn't giving up.

• The Online Shift: A candid look at why platforms like Instagram aren't working the way they used to, and how creators are scrambling to find what will work.

• TikTok and Trust: The only place where Stacie and Vanessa are seeing any real organic growth, and how they're experimenting with it.

• Return to In-Person: How in-person events might be the next pivot, and why some of the most meaningful connections (and repeat buyers) still happen face-to-face.

Connect with Vanessa Piche:

• Website: vanessapiche.com

• Instagram: @vanessapiche

Connect with Stacie Bloomfield:

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• Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com

• Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart

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• Got questions? Call the Art + Audience Podcast hotline: (479) 966-9561

• Get Stacie's book: The Artist's Side Hustle

Today on the show, Stacie chats with artist Madison Phipps of Madison Phipps Studio, who is building a thriving creative business in the margins of her full-time job and motherhood. Madison shares how her mantra, "What's the best that could happen?", has helped her push past fear, pitch big ideas, and grow her audience organically on TikTok. From launching a print club with over 100 subscribers to selling original botanical artwork through consignment, Madison is a powerful example of what's possible when you stop waiting and start sharing. This episode is packed with practical insights and encouragement for creatives looking to grow their side hustle with authenticity and joy.

Today on Art + Audience:

• Madison's Leap: How one TikTok post and a brave email landed her on this very podcast.

• Creative Margins: Finding time to create during lunch breaks, nap time, and late nights.

• Growing an Organic Audience: Why Madison focuses more on creating than consuming on social media and how that's paid off.

• Print Club Behind the Scenes: Madison breaks down how she set up her $14/month subscription model, what it costs to run, and how she builds community with every envelope.

• Authenticity Over Perfection: Stacie and Madison explore why audiences are craving realness over polish and how that's fueling a new wave of personal artist brands.

• Round Top Breakthrough: How a spontaneous conversation with another artist led to a last-minute booth at a major art show, all from saying "yes" before she was ready.

• Balancing Multiple Revenue Streams: Madison discusses the financial realities of commissions, Etsy, and high-end consignment, and how each plays a role in her art business.

Connect with Madison Phipps:

• Website: madisonphippsstudio.com

• Instagram: @madison.phipps.studio

• TikTok: @madisonphippsstudio

Connect with Stacie Bloomfield:

• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Art + Audience Podcast

• Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com

• Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart

• Facebook: @ShopGingiber

• Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber

• Got questions? Call the Art + Audience Podcast hotline: (479) 966-9561

• Get Stacie's book: The Artist's Side Hustle

In this powerful episode, Stacie talks with Daniel Lachman, founder of Justice for Artists, about the heartbreaking and unfortunately common experience of having your artwork stolen. Daniel shares his journey from viral t-shirt success to fighting counterfeiters, and how he turned a personal struggle into a full-blown mission to help other artists get the justice (and compensation) they deserve. If you've ever hesitated to share your work for fear it might be ripped off, or if you're unsure what to do when it happens, this episode is essential for you. Daniel pulls back the curtain on copyright law, litigation, and how artists can protect themselves without paying out of pocket.

Today on Art + Audience:

• Daniel's Journey: From Etsy success with "Slothzilla" to mass counterfeiting nightmares

• The Birth of Justice for Artists: How Daniel's experience led to helping over 150 artists (and counting)

• How It Works: What happens when Daniel's team takes on a case and how artists can get paid

• Counterfeit vs. Knockoff: Understanding the difference and what's legally protectable

• Real Stories: How a middle-finger frog pin led to a life-changing settlement

• Gathering Evidence: What to do before you go public about stolen art

• AI + Art Theft: How copyright law is evolving in the age of AI-generated designs

Connect with Daniel Lachman:

• Website: justice4artists.com

• Instagram: @justice.for.artists

Connect with Stacie Bloomfield:

• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Art + Audience Podcast

• Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com

• Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart

• Facebook: @ShopGingiber

• Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber

• Got questions? Call the Art + Audience Podcast hotline: (479) 966-9561

• Get Stacie's book: The Artist's Side Hustle