In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, mixed-media artist George Hall is featured by the Professional Artist Association (ProfessionalArtist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.
After a successful career as a textile designer, George transitioned to full-time painting, building a thriving online art business and reaching collectors worldwide through his creative mindset and digital expertise.
In this episode, George shares actionable strategies for turning a single successful artwork into a flourishing business, and best practices for using social media to connect with collectors and galleries. He also reveals key mindset shifts and daily habits that can help support your creative growth and sustain your artistic journey.
“If you can control what you think, you can control what you do. And having a positive mindset is so important, especially with art.”
– George Hall
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and George Hall’s Artistic Journey
01:06 From Textile Designer to Painter
02:51 The “Funk Series” and Becoming a Full-Time Artist
03:11 Building an Online Art Business
04:44 Selling Art During the Pandemic and Online Growth
05:57 Mastering Social Media and Gallery Relationships
07:00 Resilience, Rejection, and Embracing Technology
08:17 Finding His Signature Style and Creative Evolution
10:07 The Birth of The Optimist and Its Impact
14:27 Business Mindset and Sustaining Creative Success
16:28 The Role of Social Media and Community in Art
21:42 Positivity, Vision Boards, and Living a Creative Life
Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here:
https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/george-hall
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