The Artist’s Side Hustle arrived in my life at exactly the right moment. Stacie Bloomfield has created more than a book, it’s a blueprint for artists who are ready to move from “dabbling on the side” to building something steady, sustainable, and genuinely their own.

What I appreciated most is how practical and grounded her approach is. She doesn’t romanticize the creative path; she breaks it down into clear frameworks, tools, and systems that actually help you move forward.

This book gave me the clarity I needed for my own 2026 focus: choosing one business framework to commit to this year. Instead of scattering my energy across every shiny idea, Stacie’s guidance helped me see the power of simplifying, streamlining, and building a strong foundation.

Her business toolkit (from marketing essentials to outreach strategies) feels like a roadmap I can return to again and again as I grow my creative practice.

What makes Stacie’s teaching so refreshing is her understanding of real life. She acknowledges the challenges of running an art business while raising a family, caregiving, and juggling the invisible load so many of us carry. Her message is gentle but firm: slow growth is good growth. Consistency matters more than speed. And you don’t need to build an empire overnight, you just need to keep going and keep growing.

If you’re an artist craving direction, structure, and encouragement from someone who truly gets it, this book is a generous companion. It’s equal parts strategy and heart, and it left me feeling focused, capable, and excited for the year ahead.

Stacie’s book is the hand holding I needed to keep going on my art side hustle journey. I’ve made more art in the past month since reading than I have in the 6 months prior. I was finding myself lost on the journey and unsure what yo do next. This book is helping me how to identify what steps to take and a system to keep progress going. I’m currently working on building up my portfolio and honing my skills and style after switching mediums. I am so happy I have this book to be my guide and to use as a reference anytime I need it. Thank you Stacie, for sharing your expertise with the world!

What stood out to me wasn’t just the strategies, but how gentle and grounded the perspective felt. It didn’t make me feel behind or pressured- it felt like an invitation to think more clearly about what kind of artist life I want to build. This is the kind of book you can return to in different seasons and take what you need without feeling rushed.

Honest, encouraging advice that made me rethink my art as something I can truly grow.

Stacie’s book, the Artist’s Side Hustle, uses an outline format which address issues we all face as creatives wanting to sell our work. Her writing approach, which includes her own personal experiences and those of her students, makes it very easy to read and follow. She addresses ways to get organized, how to channel our creativity and sell our work. For me the parts of the book that address reflection are helping me the most. These techniques have given me a way to hold on to my accomplishments and gifts. Knowing what I have already been able to do gives me the courage to keep going and find ways to meet my goals that will help me to sell my work! Thank you Stacie!

This book is what I needed right now. I found that it made me feel calmer about how I was feeling now, like I wasn't alone. I liked how in the first chapter, I was already getting a clear roadmap of what to do with easy concise steps to take. I like how the writing wasn't stifling and I could really pay attention and feel like I was talking to a real person. This is a great book for people who are stuck artistically, or people who need to be encouraged. This has helped me in both areas and I highly recommend!

This book is exactly that, a game changer. It's as if Stacy is talking directly to me. It's very well written, very personable. She understands people like me who are procrastinators or who want to do so much but never get anything done even though we have great ideas. This book is a gamechanger because it's actually getting to me. I've read many books in the past to help me side hustle, but somehow I'm back to where I started each time. I believe after reading several chapters, this book is going to make a big difference in my life as an artist. It already is, actually. I followed Stacy for the longest time: I took her Leverage Your Art course so it's nice to have her write a book to inspire us, to motivate us, and to explain how we can finally succeed as an artist making money. Her writing is eloquent and to the point. Thank you Stacey for this fantastic book, 2026 could be the year that I finally get my side hustle business off to a great start!

Stacie’s book and her "Leverage Your Art" course are filled with guidance and excellent information to help any artist monetize their work. I highly recommend this book and any of Stacie's courses.

Stacie’s book is clear, concise, and such a pleasure to read. It’s full of genuinely helpful, practical tips, all shared in an encouraging and approachable way, and you can really feel her generosity and care for fellow artists throughout.

The chapter on licensing was just what I needed in order to take small steps to get a licensing deal for the first time. I’m not there yet, but this chapter helped me make progress towards reaching that goal. Thank you so much Stacie. It really helped and felt like the mountain became a molehill. Everything was thought of in this chapter and the next day I contacted two organisations who even replied the following day with encouraging feedback about my work.
I would definitely recommend this book, even though I’ve only read one part. I’m looking forward to reading the rest!

“The Artist’s Side Hustle” is packed with so much information for people who hope to make money from their art. Stacy offers inspiration and information that covers lots of options and simple plans on how to get started. I also liked the personal success stories scattered throughout the book. This is a book I’ll come back to again and again.

I’ve been taking my time to read and make notes - and find action steps on every page. It’s just so dense with value and ideas. I also appreciate the case studies.
It will take me time to finish - but that means I get to enjoy it all the longer. Deliciously thoughtful and inspiring.

Stacie never holds back - she provides great information in an easy to digest way. There are tons of valuable insights that are easy to implement now.

I am so glad that I purchased your book. I have been trying to get a side hustle going for a while now, and your exercise on personal roadblocks was an eye-opener. I'm finally moving forward, and it feels so good. Thank you!

I'm so glad I purchased this book. From start to finish Stacie's helpful personality ooozes from page to page as she guides you through how to get the best from your creativity. Lots of tips and encouragement. Would highly recommend