Taxes are a complicated thing, and something you don’t want to get wrong. Artists and other small business owners often think they won’t ever be audited, but that’s not always the case! In fact, I was always one of those people until a fun little letter arrived in the mail. 🫠 I learned a ton […]

Tips & Advice

January 14, 2025

Sales Tax on Artwork: A Guide for Texas Muralists

I think one of the most common struggles we have as creatives is getting out of that “starving artist” mindset and learning that it CAN actually be possible to have profitable art businesses. It’s something I definitely had to work on from the beginning, but I’m really glad I’ve kept at it! I’ve learned a […]

Tips & Advice

December 24, 2024

My Biggest Tip for Making Money from Art

Alli K - Dallas Mural Artist

This Dallas mural project was a long time in the works, so I’m extra excited to be sharing it today! And what’s even better – it was for a brand new business that just had its grand opening this past weekend, so we’re celebrating with a blog post about the mural!  A Dallas Mural for […]

Murals

December 11, 2024

A Dallas Mural for At Fault Pickleball

Dallas mural by Alli K Design for At Fault Pickleball

As artists, I have a feeling we all struggle with this question of whether it’s possible to have a successful art business while still staying true to your voice and your artistic style. I know for me personally it’s something I think about a lot. And while I won’t say I have all of the […]

Tips & Advice

November 26, 2024

Can You Have a Successful Art Business and Still Maintain Your Voice?

Successful art business owner and muralist Alli K painting

Halloween is officially over, so now it’s on to the holidays! I love this time of year y’all. And my favorite part is the gift giving!! I love making the people in my life smile with thoughtfully chosen gifts for each of them. But I get that it’s not super easy for everyone, which is […]

Products & Books

November 12, 2024

The Alli K Holiday Gift Guide 2024

The Alli K Holiday Gift Gudie 2024

Ever wonder what Alli K Design and Whataburger have in common?? Books! Last week we hosted an Alli K book launch party and I’m so excited to be bringing my two newest art books into the world. As a Dallas artist and author, this has been the coolest collaboration! The Whataburger Collab The collab with […]

Products & Books

October 29, 2024

Alli K Book Launch! A Whataburger Collab

Y’all, I am so excited to share this project today! This Orlando mural was my largest mural yet – it was over 12,000 square feet and took almost a year of planning! It was such a surreal moment seeing it completed. I’m so thankful to the Evermore Resort for trusting me with this project. I’m […]

Murals

October 22, 2024

Orlando Mural Project at The Evermore Resort

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