Ep. 39: Jess Miller on Blending Art + Influence: Licensing, Content, and the Power of Showing Up

Today, Stacie chats with illustrator, content creator, and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Jess Miller. Known for her brand partnerships with names like Adobe and Casetify, Jess shares how she's built a thriving creative business by combining social media savvy with her love of art. From licensing deals and royalty checks to viral videos and a new coloring book, Jess walks us through her income streams, her biggest lessons learned, and how she keeps her studio sacred and stylish. Whether you're an artist looking to explore content creation or a seasoned illustrator rethinking your pricing, this conversation is full of actionable advice, inspiration, and honest reflection.

Today on Art + Audience:

• From Art to Income: Jess explains how she earns through licensing, royalties, content creation, and brand partnerships, and how these streams work together.

• Building a Following Online: She shares how consistently showing up during the pandemic helped her grow from zero followers to a thriving online presence.

• Charging What You're Worth: Jess reflects on early mistakes with pricing and how she now structures her rates for both artwork and content.

• Studio Setup and Workflow: From tripods and extra phones to keeping her creative space kid-free, Jess offers a look behind the scenes of her daily process.

• Sharing to Empower: Jess talks about why she shares her income breakdowns each year and how having multiple income streams gives her flexibility and stability.

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• Website: jessmillerdraws.com

• Instagram: @jessmillerdraws

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