Client Comments

“I very highly recommend Ruth Payne as a facilitator and a person of enormous generosity and wisdom. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to do the Art Is Your Business workshop at Hollyhock. It has given me the passion I have for my mosaic art business just the boost it needed at just the right time.”

- Liz Calvin, mosaic artist, Cultural Olympiad 2008

“For any artist who wants to understand the baffling struggle of how to market himself in the best possible way this course is invaluable. Ruth Payne is a kindly, fair and practical guide who understands the psychological struggles that artist’s often face as well as the marketing hurdles. Along with a road map that has made the way clear for the next five years I received personal mentoring tailored to my specific needs and abilities and the promise of follow up advice in the future. The course has given me both vision and courage to step forward.”

- Peter Spohn, Hollyhock, 2008

“Ruth Paynes’ Art is Your Business course is hard to describe. On the outside, I read Ruths’ amazing workbook, I shared and listened to fellow artists, I completed risk taking exercises and laughed a lot. On the inside magical things took place; I felt relaxed, supported, and made spontaneous friendships. By the end I had internalized an Art Coach who was compassionate and enthusiastic towards me and my art work! Ruths’ words of wisdom will support you to find your path, create a plan, and manifest the courage to stick with it.”

- Joanna Mackenzie-Enga, Painter Gibsons, B.C

“I have known Ruth Payne for over 10 years. In that time I have directly seen her significantly and positively impact the lives and careers of many artists and creative wanna-bees, myself included, through her subtle encouragement, mentoring and praise. Her abilities to motivate creative individuals are surpassed by her abilities to motivate groups and large audiences. Ruth provides a clear path and direction for her audience to achieve success. Her contacts, knowledge and mission oriented style is a priceless asset to any artist or artistic community.”

-David Smith, Professional Photographer

“The whole workshop was chock-a-block full of essential information presented in manageable bites, enhanced by a powerful reference document and contact info for key people. Affirming! You are a great storyteller! Thanks for helping me see my strengths and where I need to knuckle down and do the work.”

-Dianne Bersea, cspwc Hollyhock, Cortes Island, 2007

“Your Marketing for Artists presentation struck a chord with the filled to capacity group of over 50 artists. It was clear that this type of session was overdue in the Tri-Cities area. Feedback from participants was unanimously positive, both about the material you covered and your fine delivery of same. “

- Helen Daniels, Executive Director ArtsConnect, Coquitlam, B.C.

“Ruth’s workshop was exactly what I needed to get my art career going. Her enthusiasm, encouragement, great ideas and teaching style were just the thing to make it all happen. Highly recommended! Thank you, thank you Ruth!”

- Peggy Woods, Montana, USA

“Ruth Payne brings a refreshing perspective to Art is Your Business. She provides dynamic leadership is designed to help the artist move on to new career potential. Her message is delivered with a fantastic sense of humour. Our artists have made a quantum leap. “

- Winlaw Arts Council