#233: Leandra Drumm (Artist) (pt. 2 of 2)

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with artist Leandra Drumm. Her works are sold in shops and galleries across the United States and Canada, and her artwork combines storytelling with humor and functionality. Leandra is known for her crystal wedding bowls decorated with words and charming figures spinning tales from bottom to the top, as well as dinner plates and glassware. In pewter she creates fanciful switch plates, wall hangings, ornaments, and measuring spoons, guaranteed to bring smiles. Her collections have been featured in Bon Appetit Magazine, the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, and in newspapers throughout the US.  Make sure to tune in--and visit her website to see her imaginative art!

In this episode:
​This part of the conversation takes a deeper dive into the business side of things. Leandra provides valuable insights into pricing and distribution in the art industry. Discover how she built relationships with galleries, the benefits of having a representative, managing the costs of craft shows, and the advantages of online selling. This chat is an absolute goldmine for understanding the markup process and maintaining a consistent list price.

In the final part of our conversation, we touch upon Leandra's journey as an art entrepreneur. Hear firsthand how she and her father transitioned to running a successful gallery business, their innovative response to the impact of COVID-19, and their efforts to make art more accessible. So, whether you're an artist, an art lover, or just intrigued by the art industry, this conversation with Leandra Drummer is one you wouldn't want to miss! Tune in and get ready to be inspired.

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Art By Students
https://artbystudents.com/

Leandra Drumm
https://www.leandradrummdesigns.com/

Penland School of Craft
https://penland.org/

University of Akron
https://www.uakron.edu/art/

Mark Soppeland
https://uakron.edu/art/our-people/bio-detail.dot?identity=1660738

Kent State University
https://www.kent.edu/vcd

Net 30
https://www.freshbooks.com/hub/invoicing/what-does-net-30-mean-on-an-invoice

Don Drumm
https://www.dondrummstudios.com/pages/about-don

Lisa Drumm
https://www.dondrummstudios.com/collections/lisa-drumm

Richard Anuszkiewicz
https://www.artnet.com/artists/richard-anuszkiewicz/biography

Miller South School for the Visual & Performing Arts
https://millersouth.akronschools.com/

Light Up Lantern Festival
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063747170425

Michael Gerbers E-Myth
https://www.michaelegerbercompanies.com/product-category/the-e-myth-trilogy/

American Handcrafted Show
https://americanhandcraftedshow.com/

Firestone School for the Arts
https://www.akronschools.com/district/academics/fine-arts