Episode 030: Making Your Own Merchandise

Episode 030: December 7, 2024

Sara Breslin joins me and we talk about how to make your merchandise. What do you choose? How do you make it? Which vendors do you choose? Who is your audience? How do you reach them? Everything we can think of and PLEASE ask questions. :)

About Sara Breslin:

Sara Breslin has made a name for herself as a Symbolist Figure Artist with colorful, feminine work informed by the late 19th-century Art Nouveau style and the early 20th-century Surrealism movement. She obtained her BFA in 2014 from the University of Rhode Island, having majored in Fine Arts, and has continued her studio practice in Rhode Island ever since.

Breslin’s watercolor and mixed media paintings meld reality and fantasy to create empowering images of the Divine Feminine. These images employ strong narrative concepts, incorporating elements from nature, ancient symbols, and dynamic colors to breathe life into her mesmerizing figures. Through her work, Breslin explores the power of womxn and femininity while delving into the complexity of human emotions. Her own experiences deeply inform Breslin’s work, and she uses her paintings to express and affirm her own gender identity and mental health.

With representation in local galleries and retail locations, Breslin’s art has become a unique addition to the community. She regularly shows work in exhibitions and art fairs and frequently collaborates with nonprofits Beyond the Diagnosis and Art for Eyes. Most notably, in 2023 Breslin presented an ambitious solo exhibition, Sonder at AS220 in Providence, RI.

Sara Breslin’s Links:
Website: https://www.sarabreslin.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarabreslin