Spikes Art Studio

About This Blog

This blog is part of my Honors Capstone project, where I’m documenting what it looks like to start and grow a creative business from the ground up.

As an artist and business student, I’m sharing lessons learned, tools I use, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape my journey, like building a brand, pricing work, understanding taxes, and connecting with customers. My goal is to create a resource that helps other artists feel more confident starting their own path too.

Disclaimer: I am not a tax advisor or business consultant. All content is based on my personal experience as a small business owner and is for informational purposes only. Please consult a licensed professional for tax or legal advice.

Blog Posts

What I’ve Learned About Taxes as a Student Artist

What I’ve Learned About Taxes as a Student Artist By Meelena Spikes – April 24, 2025 Disclaimer: This blog post is based on my experience as an artist and accounting student and is intended for...

Wearing Every Hat: My Organizational Structure as an Artist

Wearing Every Hat: My Organizational Structure as an Artist By: Meelena Spikes – April 24, 2025 My Art Business Behind the Scenes When you’re the only one running a business, it can feel chaotic...

The First Step: Creating a Business Plan for Your Art Business

The First Step: Creating a Business Plan for Your Art Business By: Meelena Spikes – April 22, 2025 Why I Didn’t Start with a Plan I didn’t start my art business with a written business...