Nerdy Oil Painter Jenny Johnson Art - "It was a revelation... when I sold 4 original paintings at...

In this episode of Nerdpreneur, host Chris Saunders and co-host Frank welcome artist Jenny Johnson (@jennyjohnsonart), who shares her journey from food service to becoming a full-time artist with a passion for Star Trek. Jenny discusses the impact of conventions on her art business, the challenges of pricing and marketing her work, and the importance of community engagement. She also delves into the nuances of navigating IP issues in fan art, the significance of diversifying revenue streams, and her experiences with social media virality. Throughout the conversation, Jenny emphasizes the importance of taking action to overcome creative paralysis and shares her insights on balancing the artistic and entrepreneurial aspects of her career. In this engaging conversation, Jenny discusses her journey as an artist, the challenges of color printing, and the importance of quality control in her work. She shares insights on delegation, the balance between personal touch and efficiency, and the legalities of selling art at conventions. The discussion also touches on networking opportunities, the impact of AI on the art world, and the joys of pursuing one's passion as a nerdpreneur. Jenny emphasizes the significance of building connections and the fulfillment that comes from creating art that resonates with her audience.   To get the extended interview with Jenny, along with loads of uncut episodes, sign up to be a member of the "AWESOME Nerdpreneur Board!" *Ominous Thunderclap* by going to www.Patreon.com/nerdpreneur (https://www.patreon.com/nerdpreneur) New interviews with Nerdy entrepreneurs every month turning their unique passion into full-time income. Don’t want to spend money to be an AWESOME Board Member? You can become a Free Board Member (https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d)  with just your email. Board Members receive…    • Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool!  • Episode updates (including upcoming guests) • Occasional articles written by Chris or Frank on Nerdy Business subjects  • Nothing that sucks!  Become a FREE Board Member HERE (https://professorepic.com/lootbag) Follow us on Instagram @Nerdpreneurpod, Twitter @Nerdpreneurpod, and TikTok @nerdpreneur  To connect with the hosts follow Chris @professorepicproductions and Frank @frankrbaileyiv