What it takes to make a living as an artist with Naomi VanDoren

The Complete Creative

This week I talk to one of my favorite fantasy artists, Naomi VanDoren, about what it takes to build a brand that sticks and endures for the long haul. I still remember the first time I saw Naomi's art at Worldcon 2018. I literally stopped dead in my tracks because I loved it so much, and then spent the next 15 minutes gushing about it to her. In the years since, I've spent a lot of time with Naomi at shows and grown to treasure her not just as an artist, but as a friend and fellow artrepreneur.

This episode we talk about how to build a brand from scratch, what it takes to make a living as an artist, and how to transition into authorship after years as an artist.

Listen to this episode if you want to learn:

• Learn how to experiment with your art effectively
• How to figure out what you’re passionate about
• The secrets to growing your brand
• How to evolve your brand over time

And more.

You can check out Naomi’s work at:

https://www.naomivandoren.com/

Make sure to go to her site b/c she has one of the most cohesive art brands you will ever see.

If you liked this episode, go find Naomi on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram and let her know how much you enjoyed it. Also, subscribe to her Youtube channel for some awesome resources and beautiful process videos.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast, too, and visit www.thecompletecreative.com for tons of awesome resources that can help you build your own creative career.