Art school taught you to paint, but nobody taught you how to get paid. In this episode, Sergio Gomez explains why so many artists stay stuck: no one to ask, no plan, and no one checking in. Then he gives you a simple business class built on the CANVAS Method, six principles for turning your art into a business that sustains itself.

C is Costs: know what it costs to make and run your art. A is Aim: set your number. N is Net profit: know what you keep. V is Value: price with a formula, not a feeling. A is Audience: your collectors are your customers. S is Sustain: build a business that lasts. Along the way you'll hear how to turn your monthly number into sales, compare what you keep through a gallery versus selling from your studio, and set up a simple money system. Grab a pen and notebook, because there is a lot to write down. Hosted by Sergio Gomez, artist and coach, Art NXT Level.

Ready to build a sustainable art business with coaching, community, and clear next steps? Join the Art NXT Level program at https://www.theartistnextlevel.com.

Thinking about leaving your day job to make art full time? You don't have to quit first. You have to shift first. In this episode, Sergio Gomez shares how he went from seven years in marketing and advertising, then thirteen as a tenured professor, to a full-time art career in 2018.

It wasn't luck or one big sale. It was three shifts. First, mindset: use the 3-Question Reframe to change the story you tell yourself. Second, studio practice: swap multitasking for time-blocking, build a seven-hour weekly studio schedule (about 350 hours a year), and set three weekly goals with deadlines and accountability. Third, relationship-first marketing: art moves through people, so build trust with collectors, artists, galleries and friends with simple habits, including five meaningful conversations a day.

Grab a pen and paper, because each shift comes with a practical exercise you can do today. Ideal for artists balancing a job, a studio and a bigger dream. Hosted by Sergio Gomez, artist and coach, Art NXT Level. Ready to build a sustainable art business with coaching, community, and clear next steps? Join the Art NXT Level program at https://www.theartistnextlevel.com.

What are wealthy collectors actually doing in 2026, and how can you be ready? Sergio Gomez walks through the Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2026, which covers 3,100 collectors in 10 countries. Global art sales reached $59.6 billion in 2025, and 39% of collectors plan to buy in the next year. You'll hear that 69% bought directly from an artist, 40% commissioned a work, and 59% bought at least one piece under $10,000.

We cover how Instagram now drives sales, why 72% research an artist before buying, and why collectors are playing it safer with newer names. We also look at the demand for originals, women collectors leading discovery, the value of in-person events, and why every generation is buying. Sergio closes with five practical ways to get positioned: make buying direct easy, build proof, be ready for research, price with confidence, and meet collectors in person. Hosted by Sergio Gomez, artist and coach, Art NXT Level.

Download the Collector Ready PDF: https://www.theartistnextlevel.com/collectors-trend-2026

Ready to build a sustainable art business with coaching, community, and clear next steps? Join the Art NXT Level program at https://www.theartistnextlevel.com.