The Business of Pet Portraits

Learn how to run a successful pet portrait business—even if you’re not “business-minded”

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“After 9 years of learning through trial and error, I’m finally sharing everything I know about running a successful pet portrait business—so you don’t have to figure it out the hard way!”

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You Don’t Need These to Succeed:

✘ A Business Background

✘ Social Media Fame

✘ Fancy Art Supplies

✘ Years of Experience

✘ A Huge Portfolio

✘ A Complex Website

✘ A Full-Time Commitment

✘ Luck

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Inspiring over 10,000 artists worldwide!

When you join the course, you’ll become part of a supportive community of thousands of artists, all working towards the same goal — turning their art into a thriving business.

Meet just a few of the inspiring artists learning with Sema…

What’s Included ?

✔ Pricing Your Commissions – No more guessing or undercharging - learn exactly how to price your work so it feels fair and profitable.

✔ How To Grow Your Audience – Exactly what to post on social media to attract paying clients - without the frustration.

✔ How To Talk To Clients - Proven scripts to turn enquiries into paid commissions and casual buyers into loyal collectors.

✔ Stress-Free Workflow – Learn how to manage waitlists, deadlines and enquiries without burning out - even when you’re fully booked.

✔ Working With Reference Photos – How to guide clients in sending great photos (or take your own) for the best results.

💡 [BONUS] The Publicity Playbook
-Get your art featured in magazines, podcasts, and online — without spending a penny on ads.

💡[BONUS] Sema’s Commission Checklist -Wow your clients every time and eliminate stress by following this proven commission checklist.

💡 [BONUS] Art Biz Template Pack - Done-for-you templates to help you plan, promote, and grow your art business.

💡 [BONUS] Quick Training Bundle - Learn to mount and ship your portraits like a pro.

💡 [BONUS] Materials & Equipment Guide - Stop guessing what to buy — get a clear breakdown of the exact tools and materials professional commission artists use to create their work.

£300

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BONUS: Artist Publicity Playbook

Discover how top artists attract major media attention and grow their audience for free

The Artist Publicity Playbook £77 FREE with this course!

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Will this course work for me?

Yes! — if you're in one of these three groups, you're in the right place:

🎨 Dedicated Beginners

You’ve love what you do, but haven’t made a sale yet. You’re ready to take your art seriously and start strong — with guidance, structure, and support from day one.

🚀 Intermediate Artists

You’ve made some sales, but consistency is tough. You’re ready to build momentum, grow your audience, and turn this into real income.

📈 Art-preneurs & Freelancers

You’ve got a vision and experience — now you want proven structure, strategy, and systems to scale. You’re ready to work smart and make your art business thrive.

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Start and grow your art business with a clear plan and a supportive community behind you.

What artists are saying about Sema

Rachel Frost

"I would highly recommend a mentoring session with Sema. She has so much knowledge to share. I appreciated Sema's advice, encouragement and action steps to improve my business. Sema is clear and concise with her suggestions. I loved the printable pdf with all of the action points required to improve my business. Got off the call from Sema feeling positive about what direction I am heading with my art business. Thank you so much."
Lucy Webster

"I recently had a mentoring session with Sema and it was fantastic! She was so friendly and insightful and provided me with a wealth of advice. As someone who overthinks it was great to receive her concise constructive criticism for my website and social media pages; it has given me specific tasks that I can implement both immediately and over time."
Shanddon Blunden

"I had a mentoring session with Sema yesterday and I came away from it feeling very positive and hopeful for my artistic career. Sema’s guidance has given me a confidence boost and I recommend anyone who feels they need a helping hand, or perhaps a fresh set of eyes to look over your art and socials, to get booked in with a mentoring session. You will not regret it!"
Noa Kritzer

"I would highly recommend booking a mentoring session with Sema. I've received so much value from her book and her other content, that I wasn't sure how much I would get out of the meeting. I was honestly surprised at how jam-packed the hour-long session was with useful relevant guidance. Having an artist who understands the customer experience giving me feedback was invaluable. Thank you Sema!"
Miri Leshem-Pelly

"The mentoring session with Sema was priceless! Sema came to the session well prepared after reviewing my social media and my online prints shop in advance. We covered many topics within this one-hour session and all my questions were answered ... I feel much more confident now in my journey towards a successful art career and I highly recommend for artists to book a mentoring session with Sema."
Corinna Johnson

"My conversation with Sema was priceless. ... She drew my attention to a small, valuable tree that I had pruned incorrectly and gave me tips on how to speed up its growth. Sema has prepared in detail for our conversation and made specific suggestions for my product, pricing and promotion, among other things. I would recommend her mentoring to any artist who wants to take their work to the next level."
Cristina M. Komaroff

"I was confused about how to sell my artwork and how to develop an overarching plan to run my own business as an artist. Sema immediately gave me a solid, practical plan. Sema answered all the questions I had and guided me as I was blind as to how to start selling and marketing my artwork. I highly recommend Sema’s thoughtful, experienced and articulate approach. One hour with her was worth more than the three (3) business coaches put together, and the 20-30 hours of business workshops and courses I have taken over the course of 2 years. I am so grateful to Sema for her invaluable advice. I only wish I had spoken to her a couple of years ago."
Jennifer Lucas

"This coaching call is one of the best values I have paid for in the 3 years I've been receiving coaching and mentoring. I belong to a LOT of groups for coaching, but this 1 on 1 was worth every penny, and is what I have been looking for. The actionable steps on the PDF notes Sema sends are amazing! Sema really puts effort and thought into reviewing your issues and work before the call. She addressed my issues thoroughly. After I implement some of the steps mentioned, I wouldn't hesitate to book a follow up session. Do it!"
Dean Douglas

"Sema was amazing! I felt a bit lost with my art and @artismycareer really helped and guided me in the right direction with her top knowledge of the art industry. 100% recommend if you are wanting to take your art business to the next level"

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Frequently asked questions

The entire course is online meaning you are able to watch it it whenever and wherever suits you best. There is no beginning or finish date and they’re completely self-paced so that you can stop, start and pause each lesson to fit around your own schedule.
The course is designed to accommodate all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your business knowledge, our comprehensive curriculum has something for everyone.
Yes – all the courses are available internationally. Please note, all the courses are taught in English.
All you'll need is access to a computer or tablet and an internet connection. If you prefer working with hard copies, a printer will come in handy for printing out any workbooks and worksheets. Below each video lesson you’ll find the link to download the corresponding workbook pages.
If you’d like to download the whole workbook at once, simply navigate to the very first lesson in the course and click 'Download Workbook'.
The course is self-paced, allowing you to progress through the modules at your own speed. While some students may complete the course in a few weeks, others may take longer to absorb the material and practice their skills. Ultimately, the timeline is flexible and tailored to your individual learning style and schedule.
This course is all about the business side of pet portraits. While we'll touch on basic studio setups and equipment you might need to kickstart your journey, please note that there are no pet portrait tutorials included. We're here to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to thrive in the business aspect of the pet portrait world.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course requirements, you'll receive a certificate of completion to showcase your newfound expertise in art business. This certificate can be a valuable asset for your portfolio and professional credentials.
We're here to help! Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have throughout your learning journey. Whether you need technical assistance or guidance on course content, we're committed to providing the support you need to succeed.
Yes, after purchasing a course, you’ll have unlimited access to it for as long as you like – across all of your devices. once you've completed the course, you can revisit the modules at any time to reinforce your learning, review techniques, or brush up on specific topics as needed.