Art Business Tips – By Elli Maanpää

Learn from Finnish artist Elli Maanpää about pricing art, marketing strategies, and thriving as a creative entrepreneur. From art collectors to aspiring artists, discover tips for navigating the art world.

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Contemporary Painter Visual Artist Elli Maanpää from Finland

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Art Style Workbook: Find Your Creative Identity with Elli Maanpää

Struggling to define your art style? Elli Maanpää’s “Art Style Workbook” is here to guide you! Packed with practical exercises and insights, this eBook helps artists uncover what makes their art unique. Start your journey to creative confidence today.

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Contemporary Illustration

Art Education Resources

Contemporary Wall Art

Art Business

Income Streams

Creative Entrepreneurs

Helsinki

Art Collector

Small Business Marketing

My 2024 Artist Income Breakdown

Ever wondered how artists make a living? Here’s an honest look at my 2024 income streams—from original art and commissions to prints and royalties. Sharing insights to inspire and empower fellow creatives!

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Discover Your Unique Art Style with Elli Maanpää’s Workbook

Unlock your creative potential with Elli Maanpää’s “Art Style Workbook.” This downloadable eBook is a step-by-step guide to help artists define and refine their unique artistic voice. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned creators seeking clarity and growth in their artistic journey.

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Business Motivation

Visual Artist

How Does Art Pay the Bills?

A transparent breakdown of my 2024 income as a Finnish visual artist and entrepreneur. From original art sales to commissions, prints, and grants, I share what pays the bills—and what’s possible for others pursuing an art career.

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Käy kuuntelemassa koko Artpod -jakso

”Mä halun että sä inspiroidut!”✌️Sain Artpodi hosteilta Siniltä ja Marikalta luvan leikata tämän kohdan tiiseriksi. Käy kuuntelemassa koko Artpodi -jakso ”Keskusteluja taiteesta ja rahasta: Pystytkö elättämään itsesi taiteella?” mistä vain mieleisestäsi podcast -sovelluksesta Suplasta Spotifyyn. 🇬🇧 I was on a Finnish art podcast, where we talked about the value of visual arts and artists, which is sometimes overlooked. This audio is clip from the podcast.

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Art Style Tutorial - Chapter 3

Unlock your unique art style with "Epic Art Style" workbook. Digital Download.

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Japanese Woodblock Printing

What Inspires You

Epic ART STYLE- List of Chapters

Uncover your artistic potential with the "Epic Art Style" workbook, offering insights into "How to Find My Art Style." Explore 7 chapters on self-discovery and embracing creativity, learning practical techniques to develop your unique artistic voice and leave a lasting impact.

ART STYLE Assignment: Analyzing Idols

In the Epic Art Style workbook ebook, one of the assignments involves analyzing your artistic idols to understand what inspires you about their work. The goal is to incorporate these elements into your own art. To illustrate this I took a step back to see the influences that have shaped my current art style. They are i.e. Disney, Japanese woodblock prints and Matisse. @ellimaanpaa

Being an artist involves much more than just painting and creating art; it includes photography, writing, shipping, invoicing, taxes, managing social media, and so much more. But in my opinion, it's still the best job in the world. Being my own boss (lady). Don't you agree? - by Elli Maanpää Art

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Managing Social Media

What people THINK I DO as an artist vs What I ACTUALLY DO as an artist

Being an artist involves much more than just painting and creating art; it includes photography, writing, shipping, invoicing, taxes, managing social media, and so much more. But in my opinion, it's still the best job in the world. Being my own boss (lady). Don't you agree? - by Elli Maanpää Art

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HOW TO DRAW from reference

How to draw from a reference is actually quite simple. If you can draw a circle and a square, you're all set. You just need to OBSERVE where the geometric shapes exist in your subject and sketch them initially. Afterward, you can take as much time as you like for the rendering phase. Tutorial by Elli Maanpää Art featuring my Burmese cat, Cocco.