Episode 18

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1st Jul 2024

#18 / Don't follow trends, DO THIS instead

In this episode, I dive deep into the often misunderstood topic of trends in the art industry. I share insights from my years as a trend researcher and color forecaster, highlighting the difference between “following” trends and “creating or predicting” them. If you’ve ever cringed when you hear the word “trends” - listen to this episode as I demystify what they mean to us as artists. It’s really good news for authentic artists!

🎨 You've got skill and taste. You even finish work, but something still isn't right. And maybe lately, you don't even love making it anymore. Selling feels harder than it should.

Welcome to Sellable Art That Feels Like Me, the podcast where I help artists reconnect with their voice, evolve their work, and create art that sells because it’s authentic and uniquely theirs.

I’m Michele Luminato — an American-born contemporary artist living in Melbourne, working full-time in my studio, and guiding artists through the process of making work that finally feels like them (and naturally attracts collectors who love it too).

Each week, we’ll dive into the real behind-the-scenes of being an artist — the emotional cycles, the creative breakthroughs, and the business clarity that turns connection into confidence (and sales).

Because when your art starts feeling like you again — it naturally becomes more collectable, more magnetic, and more joyful to create.

If this episode resonates with you do this next ↓

✨ Ready to find your authentic voice, or fall back in love with your art again?

✔ Learn more about how I help artists → https://micheleluminatostudio.com

✔ Connect with me on Instagram → https://Instagram.com/MicheleLuminato to join the community of artists making authentic and sellable art. (DM me and say hi!)

✔ Join me on at YouTube @MicheleLuminatoStudio

🎧 Subscribe to get new episodes each week — and start creating sellable art that feels like you. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.


Thanks for Listening!

I believe teaching artists to sell art is one thing — but guiding them to sell their true self is another.

That’s the real journey: away from the noise, back to your essence.

Keep going — your art’s already saying something only you can.

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#14 / Uncertain times in Art: Navigating unethical standards

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About the Podcast

Sellable Art That Feels Like Me
For artists who want to create and sell work that's uniquely theirs that they actually love.
Sellable Art That Feels Like Me is for artists who want to make work that feels honest, alive, and truly their own — and to sell it to people who feel that truth too.

Each week, we talk about what really goes on behind the canvas — the creative ruts, the quiet doubts, the turning points where you finally start trusting yourself again. Because when your art feels like you, it naturally connects and sells with ease.

I’m Michele Luminato, a contemporary artist and mentor helping artists trust their point of view so they can create art that sells that they absolutely love. My own path has been anything but linear — from design studios and color forecasting to creating and selling my own art full time.

What I’ve learned along the way is simple:
Great art isn’t about getting louder — it’s about getting truer and trusting your unique point of view.

I’ve helped hundreds of artists rediscover their spark, refine their voice, and create collections that sell because they’re making artwork that only they can make. If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start creating work that feels like you again, you’re in the right place.

Keep going — your art’s already saying something only you can.

About your host

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Michele Luminato

Michele is an American-born abstract artist based in Australia. She guides other artists to create and sell unique art from the heart through her OriginArt program.
Find her at micheleluminato.com
& @originart_with_michele on IG