Self-paced courses for artists
Your art career,
on your own time.
Studio-tested courses from Ekaterina Popova and the Create! Magazine team. Grow your art career and creative business at your own pace, one clear step at a time.
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Selling Your Art with Ease and Joy
A free workbook: the mindset, the simple system and a seven-day studio sale you can run this month.
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Create Your Best New Art Series
A free workbook to choose a theme, plan your series and keep going when doubt shows up.
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The Create! Coffee House
Free and live on Zoom every Wednesday at 12pm Eastern. Your questions answered live.
SAVE MY SEAT →It’s time for a new approach to your art career if......
- You want a rich creative life without burning out. You need clear, proven systems that protect your energy and honor your studio practice.
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You refuse to sacrifice your creative time for business busywork. You want consistent sales and real momentum, but making honest, focused work in the studio will always be your top priority.
- You're ready to face the fear and put yourself out there. No more waiting for perfect timing or outside permission to claim your space.
“Working with Kat has been a game-changer for my art career. I was recently paid the highest amount I have ever been paid for a large painting, and I couldn’t have done this without Kat’s encouragement and guidance. She showed me how to honor my creative worth, and I developed a price system for my work that is sustainable and supports me and my family.”
– Sara, artist
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Clear Systems for Your Studio, Sales, and Career Success
You care about your art, you have big dreams both for yourself and the world around you, and you want to build a life around your creativity. You're in the right place. Inside Create! U, you get clear, studio-tested roadmaps to package your work, connect directly with buyers, and build sustainable revenue streams doing what you love, all without sacrificing your studio time or burning out on backend tasks.
THE COURSES
Learn to sell directly from your studio.
International artist and artpreneur Ekaterina Popova teaches you to sell your work independently, market your art online, and find beautiful homes for it without a gallery. Build the collector relationships that support your career for years to come.
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FAST TRACK YOUR ART CAREER AND CREATIVE BUSINESS
Sell From the Studio
Our most-loved workshop. Learn to sell your art directly, connect with collectors, and find beautiful homes for your work without waiting on a gallery.
The Art Career Bundle
Twelve courses in one place: portfolio, bios, galleries, press, sales, social media, and more. Build the career you dream of, without the guesswork.
Meet your lead coach
Hey, I'm Kat.
I'm an artist, a certified master coach, and the founder of Create! Magazine, where we've been championing artists for over a decade. I host The Create! Podcast, with more than a million downloads, and I've spent years helping artists get seen, get paid, and build careers that support their lives.
Create! U is where I put everything that works into clear, self-paced courses, so you can learn on your own schedule and come back to it whenever you need. When you're ready for more support, you can join me live.
WORK WITH KAT LIVE →Create! U
Self-paced courses for artists building a creative career and a business they love. Led by Ekaterina Popova, founder of Create! Magazine.
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