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Is it ever too late to become a professional artist?

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, painter Sarah Richmond is featured by the Professional Artist Association (https://professionalartist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.

Sarah is an Australian artist whose vibrant paintings span portraiture and wildlife. 

After spending 25 years building and running a successful business with her husband, she decided to sell their company and finally pursue art professionally. 

Today, she's exhibiting and selling her work at art fairs across Australia and the United States.

In this episode, Sarah shares why starting later in life can actually be an advantage, how her previous business experience helped her approach art professionally, and what it took to navigate the self-doubt and vulnerability that came with calling herself an artist. 

She also discusses taking financial and career risks, building confidence through art fairs, and creating multiple ways to sell her work.

“Anyone can do anything if they really want it. And if it brings you joy, there's no reason why you shouldn't.”

— Sarah Richmond

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:38 Cocky With A Twist: Layers, Inks, and a Quirky Series

03:32 25 Years in Business Before Taking the Leap

06:16 The First Art Fair in Austin  

08:06 Cheers, Ladies:  Living Life on Her Own Terms

10:17 Imposter Syndrome and Backing Yourself

13:19 Building Income Streams Beyond Art Fairs

14:11 Out of the Dust: A Longhorn Painted for Texas

15:23 The Identity Shift of Calling Yourself an Artist

17:14 Final Thoughts

Connect with Sarah

Website: https://www.sarahrichmondart.com/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sarahrichmond.art

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