YOU’RE GREAT AT CREATING, BUT MARKETING ISN’T YOUR STRONG SUIT.
WELCOME CREATORS!
I’M MARGRET AND I HELP ARTISTS TELL THEIR STORY SO THEY CAN SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE AND SELL WORK AT A HIGHER PRICE POINT, IGNITE CONVERSATION, RECEIVE RECOGNITION, EXPAND COLLABORATIONS, AND LAND THAT RESIDENCY IN TUSCANY.
As the creator and host of the Authentic Obsessions podcast, I've interviewed loads of artists who are natural storytellers, willing to be vulnerable and share the stories behind the art—the inspiration, the techniques, and the personal journeys.
When artists share their process, their motivations, and the impact they hope to have with their audience, it builds trust, creates genuine connection, and increases engagement.
WHATEVER YOUR GOALS, CONFIDENT STORYTELLING ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE PRACTICE AND THE ART YOU CREATE IS CRUCIAL IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR WORK OUT IN THE WORLD.
DISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC OBSESSION AND CONNECT YOUR ART WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
As the creator and host of the Authentic Obsessions podcast, I've asked over 90 artists and creators to share what’s behind their work and listened as they divulge their obsessions. And as they talk about the things they nerd out about, their passions, the quirky bits about themselves, it becomes easier for them to speak from the heart about ALL the parts of the creative process. My own curiosity compels me to dig deeper and ask more questions, which leads to these artists experiencing more insights, “ah-ha” moments and opportunities for awareness.
Your authentic obsession is that thing that permeates your creative life, keeps bubbling up, that you can't stop thinking and talking about. It is uniquely your own because of the way it comes out in your work. It could be tangible or intangible, it might relate directly to the work you create, your inspiration, or something else. There are no rules about this.
And once you figure out your obsession, you’re well on your way to crafting your messages and telling your stories in a genuine way that will naturally create emotional connections with your audience.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND MOMENTUM GET YOU RESULTS
My clients:
✓ Become much more confident talking about their work.
✓ Discover emotional connections to their work and how to engage with others about it.
✓ Focus on goals and how to achieve them.
✓ Have the confidence to contact galleries.
✓ Start up their blogs again.
✓ Finally write that artist statement.
✓ Apply to more residencies.
✓ Stop comparing themselves with other artists and where they are in their career.
✓ Have the confidence to send out a newsletter when they have good news to share.
✓ Stop giving discounts to friends.
✓ Do the work they love and stop worrying about the number of Instagram followers.
YOUR WORK NEEDS TO BE SEEN,
YOUR STORIES NEED TO BE HEARD,
AND YOU DESERVE TO FEEL APPRECIATED!
A few fun bits about me…
▶︎ Time stops when I’m turning reclaimed textiles and worn clothing into modern improv quilts.
▶︎ I can’t follow a recipe to save my life, but I can whip up an incredible spread from whatever’s in the fridge. And my fridge is filled with fresh produce from my local farmer’s market!
▶︎ I’d always rather be outside. Nature solves wicked problems. (and the everyday sticky problems too!)
▶︎ Writing a first draft of anything tends to make me squirm, but once I’ve got some words on a page I make them shine. Editing is my jam. (And yes, when you need a second eye on your bio, artist statement, website, residency application, I’m here for you!)
▶︎ I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up, so I tried everything until I discovered coaching. Now, I get to use ALL the parts of me to help other people flourish!
▶︎ Listen to these interviews to learn more about my creative path.
-Artists at Large interview on Alison Watt’s YouTube channel
-Atelier-Talk podcast with Stephanie Hüllmann Authenticity in Art Coaching
-In the Act podcast with Erica Jane Huntzinger and the Mead Public Library
And a little bit about my professional history…
▶︎ My conversations with artists and creators for my podcast, Authentic Obsessions, keep me inspired and engaged.
▶︎ I've attended countless creative workshops—collage, fiber arts, printmaking, quilting, painting, drawing—and the joy, enthusiasm, and passion for creating, along with the connections we formed, are my most vivid memories. And seeing the excitement and creativity of attendees in my collage and Gelli printing workshops is absolutely priceless!
▶︎ My coaching certification was an intense 15 months of digging deep into Positive Psychology and the science of well being and flourishing.
▶︎ I powered through a master’s in education while working full-time as an academic services dean at my local university. The highlight of those 16 years in higher education was teaching a science communication class to grad students - the first of its kind in our program! (it’s imperative to get your research out there in the world if you want to influence behavior and policy!).
▶︎ I’ve also worked as a personal chef, Realtor, and a financial analyst!
ARE YOU READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE?
LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO HELP YOU MARKET YOURSELF AND YOUR WORK AUTHENTICALLY, SO YOUR EXCITEMENT TRULY SHINES THROUGH.
Schedule a free 30-minute chat to talk about your creative life and how I can best support you.
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.”