Artist Brand Strategy Expert
All-inclusive websites & heart-centered mentorship for fine artists who dare paint outside the lines.
Let me help you sell your art online from a place of integrity and artistry.
Artists I’ve Worked With
Your art isn’t paint-by-number; your artist brand strategy shouldn’t be either.
An artist’s brand strategy elevates their art above the masses. I've pioneered a breakthrough method to forge standout, entirely unique branding strategies for my clients that sell their art authentically—without mimicking everyone else.
I’m ready to revolutionize your approach, liberating it from stale marketing advice for “creatives” that stifles your creativity. Bring your soul and story; I’ll turn the gems I discover into a cohesive, irresistible strategy—the magnet drawing your dream collectors directly to you.
Nothing will happen
if your art remains unseen.
Anything can happen
if you share it with abandon.
Meet Some of my clients, the Liberated Artists
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"She is the best branding/digital marketing midwife an artist could hire!"
REBECCA KATZ
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I'm so incredibly happy with it in fact I got up this morning and applied to six galleries that I've been waiting to apply to because I wanted to have an updated beautiful website for them to view.
BRITTANY ATKINSON
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"I had many ideas around how I wanted to tell my story and what my site/brand would look like, and she "got that" perfectly."
ROBIN DAVISSON
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"She empathized and understood where I was and was very willing to give me the tools to get to where i wanted to be."
KATIE BRAMLAGE
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"I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU! Since launching my site, the results have been amazing!"
LOUISE FLETCHER
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"She built an amazing website for me and always went the extra mile to make sure that I would love the results."
ROBERTA WAGNER
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"She truly inspired me to delve deep into self-reflection, honing in on my essence and artistic vision."
CLAUIA WIEBE
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"She helped me answer questions I didn’t even know I had and brung forth the vision that was there all along."
KSENIJA SIMMONS
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"Working with Mariana was a dream! The best experience and the best art biz decision I’ve made."
WHITNEY LUALLEN
Hi! I’m Mariana Durst—
Your Go-To Artist Brand Strategist
As such, my role is to help you craft a compelling story—one that does more than just showcase your art, but actually converts into meaningful sales and lasting connections.
With 20+ years of creative online entrepreneurship and a Bachelor’s in Fine Art, I know what you’re up against selling your work online and how other artists succeed.
I’m not here to offer you any paint-by-the-numbers solutions but to help infuse the marketing side of making artwork with your story, artistry, and intuition.
Telling Your Story is My Art
I have a knack for seeing people’s hearts, crafting beautiful stories from their journeys, and helping them tell the story of their art in a way that resonates with their audience is my art form.
My media? Branding, copywriting, and web design.
Stay in the flow, and let me help get your art out there… beautifully.
Here’s how:
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VIP Day
Hire me for the day for a laser-focused project. Let me give your website a facelift, up-level your branding, or write your welcome sequence. Let’s crush the overwhelm in one day.
First come, first serve assistance.
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Website in a Week
Holistic branding + words that elevate your art and connect it to your audience… all set on a website you won’t want to stop sharing with the world. Done for you in a week.
An excellent fit for most artists!
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The Liberated Artist Blueprint™
Business mentorship meets soul-level brand and web design. Get the artist branding, graphic designer, website, and copy of your dreams, along with a business strategy that supports your life.
Only a handful of spots available.
The Liberated Artist Shop®
Á la carte marketing tools and services for fine artists who sell their work online.
Your art is a story waiting to connect with your people. Get resources made just for you.
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"What photos do I need for my website?"
Get clarity on not just what photos you need, but how to ensure they're elevating your art and story with the Visual Storytelling Primer.
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"I'm overwhelmed at the thought of making my first website"
Blank canvas anxiety? I get it. The Joan Squarespace Portfolio Template for Artists is here for you.
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"Me? There's nothing special about my story."
I highly doubt that, babe. And these journal prompts will help you unearth it and help you share and sell your work authentically!
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"How do I connect with my audience without the ick?"
I get it. You want your art to sell but you don't want to feel like you're being salesy. This guide's for you.
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"Is my website working to its full potential?"
Get your taped up reading glasses and pocket protector ready, this checklist helps you check under the hood of your site.
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"My website needs a glow-up like, now! What do I do?"
The 3-day website tune-up challenge for artists with value-packed tools to help you optimize the parts of your site that matter most.
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"I need a sounding-board, a mentor who just gets it."
Who cares if I'm giving "pick-me girl" energy if it gets you the support you need when you need it.
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"Take a look at my website and give me all the tips"
Like the PALETTE Method audit, but I get to do all the work.
Postcards from my April 2024 participation on a branding and marketing panel with Louise Fletcher and Bibby Gignilliat for the ICB Artists in Sausalito, CA
The podcast for Fine Artists dreaming of making their mark in the art community
A space for unvarnished conversations about selling your art online without compromising your integrity and artistry.
The podcast that normalizes artist branding and marketing art for fellow artists—covering stories from successful artists and discussing the space where the art world meets business.
The Liberated Artist Library (the Blog)
Actionable articles about sharing and selling your art online. Learn how to optimize and maximize your online presence.
The Prolific & Profitable Artist™ Quiz
Get Your Art Seen & Sold
A quick quiz to help you assess your marketing prowess, learn your superpowers, and get a personalized plan to overcome overwhelm and become a prolific and profitable Fine Artist.
Your art visibility plan awaits!