Andrea Ehrhardt

Some video footage of our Mural Meetup! Every year I host hands-on mural classes in various parts of the world. Artists come to learn new painting technique, meet artist friends, and explore the area. It’s a learning adventure with a bit of yoga, experiencing new culture, and trying fun foods mixed in! Comment “MURAL MEETUP” to see what destinations we have on the schedule this year.

Comment “PODCAST EPISODE” to get the link to episode 263: My plan to make $300k this year, by first tackling the first $100k in 100 days. You’ll get the unsexy numbers behind my weekly strategy that involves: Strategic social media posting Cold email/DM outreach Public art calls If you’re in the Academy Membership, you’ve already gotten this on a much deeper level with even more info. But if you’re ready to tune in to this completely free podcast to get an idea of what your 2025 strategy should be in order to make some art moneyyyy, comment PODCAST EPISODE and I’ll send you the link.

Sometimes I look back on murals and can remember what audio book or podcast I was listening to during that time. It changes the mood of the day and, just slightly, the final outcome of the art. I love business podcasts and audio books so much that I made my own! 🎙️ Comment “podcast episode” and I’ll send you the link to my Artist Academy Podcast where I talk about all the different ways to make money with a paint brush. OR 📖 Comment “Mural Money Book” and I’ll send you the link to my book where I tell the story of exactly how I grew my business from 0 to 100k. Learn from my wins… and mistakes! 😆 I’m obsessed with marketing and what makes a customer want to buy, which is why my content is centered around just that. As artists, I know you all want to just spent your time creating art (and so do I sometimes) but implementing just a few marketing tactics regularly can make a huge difference in the numbers we add up at the end of the year.

2 Coloring Books = Perfect Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer! 🎁✨ What coloring book theme should I create next? 🤔 Some possibilities are animals on clouds, glitter rain clouds, peacocks/mandalas, farm animals, etc.. anything related to my current art/life! 🎨

This week’s episode on the Artist Academy Podcast is all about using a holiday promotion tactic that I’m currently implementing in my art business, and why I think it’s a strategy you should consider for your own business. Whether you’re selling murals, prints, small items, or custom canvases, I’m sharing why putting in that extra effort right now—right before Christmas—can make a huge impact. We’re also talking about our recent mural meetup, where I’m sharing behind-the-scenes details on what we did, what we learned, and the things I’m putting into practice right away. I invited guest artists to teach me new techniques, and I’m excited to share how I’m applying what I’ve learned. Plus, I’m diving into why now is the perfect time to launch a big promotion for last-minute orders and quick-to-ship gifts. Instead of just posting about your products the usual way, I’m explaining how giving away something big or adding a special offer can create more buzz, get people talking, and drive real sales. This episode is about turning creative ideas into real opportunities and setting the stage for your biggest year yet.

If you’re wanting to learn how to paint large scale and build a mural business, this is for you!

🎄 I highly encourage any artist to use this promotion tactic to help gain exposure! I share about it in detail within my Artist Academy membership

Take a tour around Playa Sonrisa Mexico to see the walls we’ve painted the past couple days 👩‍🎨 muralist - art business - mural business - artpreneur -art tips - mural meetup

If you’re an artist and want to bring your family on a painting adventure, check out the upcoming Mural Meetup in St.Croix 🏝️ Comment “Mural Meetup” and I’ll DM you the link with all the info. It’s no extra charge to bring your fam bam Come learn new painting techniques during the day and hang out with the family in between activities.

Not much stretching was had after this 😆🐕 Yoga teacher: @sylviaesol.art

One of the best perks we have as artists is the ability to offer our skills in exchange for free services. I’ve traded painting for spa passes, yoga classes, restaurant gift certificates, and my favorite: tropical vacation stays. I pitch murals to retreat venues and often invite aspiring artists to come learn painting skills alongside me. I’ve done this so much, that I started hosting my own Mural Meetup retreats, giving artists the full experience of travel, painting, and learning new business skills to take back home with them. And because I’m negotiating with painted walls, I’m able to charge less than HALF of a normal retreat cost for the full experience including food, transportation, etc. Comment “MURAL MEETUP” and I’ll DM you a link to see the upcoming locations 🌴

Painting some fun things in Mexico this week 🌊

This is the location of our Costa Rica Mural Meetup where artists come to learn new large-scale painting techniques by getting hands-on mural practice. 👩‍🎨 🎨 Comment “MURAL MEETUP” to see more info about the upcoming locations. Come learn from the pros and avoid the winters by painting in tropical locations too! I also share the full story of how I started and grew my mural business to six figures, landing jobs like this, in my book. Comment “MURAL MONEY BOOK” for a link to snag a copy and learn how to girl boss your way into whatever painting opportunity suits you ✌🏻 🎨

The kid loves to paint! 🎨 muralist - painter - art - artist -