By a teaching artist who’s been where you are—this is marketing built for creatives, not corporations.
I’ve been on both sides of the table—as a working artist, and as someone who helps artists build visibility and income. From years on the art show circuit to teaching at Ludlow School of the Arts, I’ve lived the creative hustle.
Now, I help painters, crafters, musicians, photographers, and creatives of all kinds across Western NC and the Upstate SC turn talent into traction.
I started as a visual artist in the ’70s and I still carry that mindset. I’ve taught marketing to artists, helped dozens of WNC creatives grow their audience, and I understand your time is better spent in the studio—not fumbling with tech or chasing algorithms.
You won’t get a cookie-cutter template here. You’ll get honest input, flexible options, and a marketing partner who understands what it means to build a career around your craft.
From the River Arts District to deep in the hills, I’ve worked with WNC artists who needed more than just a website—they needed a strategy. I offer hands-on support to help your work get found and bought, not just admired.
You’re not just building a portfolio—you’re building a business. Let’s treat it that way.
If you’re not quite ready to hire a studio, I still want to help. The WNC Artist Market’s free Help Center is packed with no-BS tips for working artists—everything from pricing your work to taking better product shots. It’s all built by artists, for artists.
Lone Bird Studio and WNC Artist Market are part of the same mission: support Western NC’s artists with tools that work, advice that’s honest, and websites that sell. We’re proud to help painters, makers, potters, and creatives of every kind grow their reach and income—without losing what makes their work unique.
