Passion, Practice, and Passing on Knowledge
Since becoming a full time artist, I have learned many valuable lessons. Being a full time creator is not just about creating. It's about marketing yourself, researching your audience, growing your following, creating a store, keeping accurate records, staying on a schedule even when creativity is lacking, and so much more. There are many factors that go into making a living as a creative person. If you are just starting out or feel stuck, I want to help you.
Coaching Services
My passion has always been with creating, but one of my goals in life is to help others reach their fullest potential. When we create, we are vulnerable and often too critical of our work. At times, we need a positive and objective voice to keep us on track. In the past, I've reached out to those closest to me to provide this support, but I find that when our support system doesn't quite understand the creative process or our vision it can be more frustrating than beneficial. If you need an objective voice to help you reach your creative goals or even to help you set creative goals, I can help.
I want to help you reach your goals. If you find yourself wanting to grow, but feel stuck, coaching may be right for you. Can you answer yes to any of these questions?
If yes, consider letting me coach you. I can't tell you exactly what to do to be successful, no coach can, but I can help you choose a path that is right for you, help you set realistic and attainable goals, and help you get out of your own way. Fill out the form below and let's talk about your future or book a 30 minute meet and greet with me online.
*Since I am a practicing artist, I am only able to take on a couple of clients at a time.
Consulting Services
Having troubles growing your Instagram following? Wondering if you're marketing yourself effectively? Having troubles defining your brand? Becoming a successful artist takes time and dedication, but it is completely possible. If you are experiencing artistic roadblocks at the moment, consider reaching out to me. I may be able to help.
Fill out the form below and let's get started on your creative journey.
Coaching Services
My passion has always been with creating, but one of my goals in life is to help others reach their fullest potential. When we create, we are vulnerable and often too critical of our work. At times, we need a positive and objective voice to keep us on track. In the past, I've reached out to those closest to me to provide this support, but I find that when our support system doesn't quite understand the creative process or our vision it can be more frustrating than beneficial. If you need an objective voice to help you reach your creative goals or even to help you set creative goals, I can help.
I want to help you reach your goals. If you find yourself wanting to grow, but feel stuck, coaching may be right for you. Can you answer yes to any of these questions?
- Do you want to become a better artist, but don't know where to start?
- Do you want to find your own style?
- Do you have troubles staying motivated to create?
- Do you want to make a living as an artist, but don't feel confident you can do it?
If yes, consider letting me coach you. I can't tell you exactly what to do to be successful, no coach can, but I can help you choose a path that is right for you, help you set realistic and attainable goals, and help you get out of your own way. Fill out the form below and let's talk about your future or book a 30 minute meet and greet with me online.
*Since I am a practicing artist, I am only able to take on a couple of clients at a time.
Consulting Services
Having troubles growing your Instagram following? Wondering if you're marketing yourself effectively? Having troubles defining your brand? Becoming a successful artist takes time and dedication, but it is completely possible. If you are experiencing artistic roadblocks at the moment, consider reaching out to me. I may be able to help.
Fill out the form below and let's get started on your creative journey.
Reviews
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Creative Consulting: Instagram Assessment
"I specialize in custom woodwork and market exclusively on Instagram, but I was struggling with getting exposure to potential customers/clients outside of the woodwork community. Kelly reached out to gain an in depth understanding of my aesthetic, marketing strategy, and goals for my business. Armed with this understanding, Kelly performed a full, in-depth analysis of my feed and interaction with my "tribe." I was blown away by the insights she came back with! Kelly's analysis included insightful feedback on how I could better align my content with my goals, reach new audiences, and capitalize on what was already working for me. I put her feedback into practice and within a week I noticed an increase in my following outside of the woodwork community; increased engagement on my posts; and a closer alignment of my content to my goals. I would recommend her services, whether you're a social networking novice or an analytics junkie - she will offer a fresh perspective and insightful feedback!" -Kevin Ebberts of @kraftedbyengineer |
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Creative Consulting: Instagram Assessment
"As an artist, my primary focus on Instagram is sharing my techniques and tricks with other artists to build community, but spreading some of my tips was hard when engagement on my posts were so low. I met Kelly through Instagram and she has been a game changer for me. Within just weeks of getting her assessment and implementing her recommendations, I saw a dramatic increase in my Instagram engagement. Followers rose by more than 1200 in less than one month. Kelly's recommendations were completely tailored to my goals -- she wasn't simply providing "do this to get more follows" type comments. Instead, she provided great insights on hashtags, types of posts, how to use my stories, and appropriate captions. Seeing some of the assessments she has done for others, I can say that her comments are super specific, not generic! Kelly truly cares about her clients and is just an amazing person to get to know. I cannot recommend her enough." -Briana Coleman of @indigoimpressions |
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Creative Coaching
Prior to reaching out to Kelly about coaching services, I was struggling with creating art on a regular basis and was feeling overwhelmed by tackling the "business" aspect of creating. I cannot put into words how incredibly valuable my coaching experience with Kelly was. With her guidance I was able to overcome some debilitating insecurities about creating, finesse my social media branding and, most importantly, get into the routine of creating. From the initial intake questionnaire to our weekly video chats, this whole experience was top-notch. The questionnaire Kelly created was insightful, thorough, and prompted me to reflect on my creative habits and roadblocks right away, which was very helpful for moving into our coaching sessions. She asked questions that sparked a great internal monologue and ultimately helped me better understand my own process, style and goals (which she then built on throughout our sessions!). Similarly, the daily art journals and weekly check-ins prompt you to be accountable to yourself and your work. Kelly is honest, understanding and clearly very passionate about helping others succeed, so it was incredibly refreshing to sit down and discuss process, business and inspiration with her. She is so forthcoming with her knowledge and experience; it was so enlightening discussing the art business with her. After working with Kelly for two months, I can honestly say that I feel 100% more confident in pursuing my dream of becoming a full-time artist. She gave practical, constructive, insightful feedback on my online branding and art style, challenged me to work outside my comfort zone, and made the vast world of business a lot more attainable. I would absolutely recommend Messy Ever After's art coaching services to other artists. I will carry the strategies that Kelly instilled in me throughout our sessions with me throughout my career. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this phenomenal, talented woman! -Jessica Bateman of Art by Miss JBa, @miss_jba |
Resources
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Instagram Hashtag Research | Worksheet for Artists
Need help choosing the right hashtags for your Instagram account? Check out my blog post on how to choose the best tags for your brand and download this free worksheet. 
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Discovering and Defining Your Brand on Instagram | Worksheets for Artists
Have you been struggling with branding your Instagram account as an artist? Check out my blog post on how to discover and define your brand as an artist and download these free worksheets to help brainstorm.
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Discovering Your Artistic Style | Worksheets for Artists
What makes your art unique? How does your personality show through in your work? What is your style? If you struggle to answer any of these questions, read my blog post How to Find Your Style: A Guide for Artists, and download this free accompanying worksheet.
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How to Make Art A Habit | Worksheets for Artists
Do you want to make art a full time career? The best place to start is by making art a habit by creating a schedule and SMART goals to work towards. Use this worksheet and read the article How to Make Art a Habit and Stop Waiting for Inspiration to Create to get started!
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