Turning Your Art Into a Profitable Business (Without Selling Your Soul) with Ashley Longshore

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast , pop artist Ashley Longshore is featured by the Professional Artist Association ( ProfessionalArtist.com/join ), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists. Ashley is a self-taught painter, entrepreneur and author whose bold, satirical works have earned her the title of the "feminist Andy Warhol." Her innovative approach bypasses traditional galleries, allowing her to build a thriving career on her own terms. She has collaborated with major brands like Gucci and Bergdorf Goodman, while empowering countless artists to embrace their individuality. Ashley dives deep into the fearless strategies that have shaped her journey. From creating without limits and mastering direct-to-collector sales, to building confidence in pricing your work and negotiating collaborations, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to inspire your own artistic career. “The world absolutely needs you, and your vision of the world is so important. The only way you'll fail is if you stop and don't let anybody tell you how to do it. You do it your own way.” – Ashley Longshore Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Building a Business Without Gatekeepers 02:05 Creative Process and Artistic Inspiration 04:00 Taking Control: Self-Representation and Entrepreneurship 05:40 The Role of Social Media and Email in Expanding Reach 06:45 Overcoming Rejection and Finding Your Audience 08:00 Talking About Money: Pricing and Negotiation 10:10 Collaborations and Working with High-Profile Clients 13:00 The Importance of Persistence and Creative Integrity 15:40 Thriving as a Non-Traditional Artist 18:20 Final Reflections: Self-Belief and Taking Action Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here: https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/ashley-longshore Links to artworks discussed: Her artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://ashleylongshore.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylongshoreart/ Learn more about The Professional Artist Association: Join 50,000+ artists getting Free advice & inspiration: https://professionalartist.com/letter Join ≈1,000 committed artists around the world for less than $1, £ or € a day: https://professionalartist.com/join Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalartistaccelerator Free training and resources: Free training on how to find art buyers without a big following: https://professionalartist.com/find-your-next-3-fine-art-collectors/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2025-06 Free insider report on how Painters, Sculptors, and Fine Art Photographers make their art income stable and consistent: https://professionalartist.com/report/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_report If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with another artist and leave us a review. We read every single one.