A Colorful Trajectory: Artist Erika RierIn this episode, part one of our Making Moola series, Jen talks to Portland artist Erika Rier about how she entered the art world through hard work, a few bi-coastal moves, and killing it on Etsy, Patreon, fairs + galleries.We touch on: Using both Etsy and Patreon as a fine artistHow Erika uses Patreon as what she calls “an incubator” for ideasBeing defined by other people as an artistHow trying to not put yourself in a defined box can free you creativelyWhy not caring about what other people think is empoweringUsing ceramics or small works as an introduction to more expensive worksWhy following your own path is important Links:Erika’s websiteErika’s Etsy AccountErika’s Patreon AccountErika’s Instagram: erika_rierWe've opened up enrollment into the Artist Alliance!We have annual and 6 month membership subscriptions available. Membership includes juried exhibitions with no entry fees, earn 100% on sales, art challenges, resources, a growing video library, and also the complete BASIC Method, a self study 20 module course that breaks down the FIVE ESSENTIAL areas artists need to focus on to achieve their goals. Join today at ArtistAllianceMembership.com__________________Would you like to ask a question for Artist Q&A for this podcast? Go to the gallery website to get the form: www.JenTough.gallery__________________Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe or leave us a review!