Welcome to part 2 of my interview with G.J. Gillespie.In this episode we discuss ways to improve your art, pricing your art, his art supply business, his company's Trusted Creator program, and his best advice for artists seeking exposure for th

Creating Your Own Art Opportunities with G.J. Gillespie - Part 1

Aug 5th, 2023 36m 50s

Welcome to my interview with G.J. Gillespie. Having been published in over 90 publications, this is one prolific artist. The interview ran over an hour, so I've broken it into two parts for listening convenience. Check out part 1 for Gary's bio

How to Oil Paint without Solvents Demonstration

Jun 25th, 2023 11m 35s

This demo on how I paint using marble dust mixed into linseed oil instead of using solvents is for my listeners who've asked to see a demonstration after watching my interview with internationally acclaimed artist and author Kimberly Brooks in

Let Your Creative Light Shine with Rachel Druckenmiller – Part 2

Jun 21st, 2023 33m 3s

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with Rachel Druckenmiller. She's a singer and founder of Unmuted, the platform through which she encourages people to stop hiding their dreams and step into the light.If you haven't yet listened to

Let Your Creative Light Shine with Rachel Druckenmiller – Part 1

Jun 20th, 2023 35m 23s

Welcome to my interview with Rachel Druckenmiller. She's a singer and founder of Unmuted, the platform through which she encourages people to stop hiding their dreams and step into the light.As you know, this podcast focuses on visual artists,

0093-Become a Fearless Artist with Lisa Daly Kangas - Part 2

Feb 28th, 2023 25m 46s

Welcome back to my interview in progress with American painter Lisa Daly Kansas. Please note there's a point in the interview that I jump off the mic to quickly grab something to show Lisa in our Zoom call. For those of you listening in audio-o

0092-Become a Fearless Artist with Lisa Daly Kangas - Part 1

Feb 28th, 2023 34m 58s

Welcome back. Before I introduce my guest, I want to thank all of my listeners for your loyalty and encouragement. I love creating episodes to encourage you to chase down your art dreams and keep moving forward. That's why it's been a difficult

0091-Breaking Into the Art World with Mark Shasha - Part 2

Feb 5th, 2023 34m 18s

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with internationally acclaimed painter Mark Shasha. If you haven't yet listened to episode 1, you might want to go back and listen to that first, to hear Mark's bio, his career adventures, his bigge

0090-Breaking Into the Art World with Mark Shasha - Part 1

Feb 5th, 2023 42m 49s

Today I'm happy to share my interview with internationally renowned painter Mark Shasha.Mark is a fearless multi-passionate creative very comfortable in the limelight. This interview offers inspiration, encouragement, and actionable tough love

0088 - Chart Your Course as an Artist — Interview with Kristin Cronic - Part 1

Jan 15th, 2023 46m 24s

Welcome back. I'm happy to introduce you to Fine artist, painter, author, and educator, Kristin Cronic. In addition to all of these pursuits, Kristin served for ten years as an officer in the United States Navy. We talk about her struggle again

0089 - Chart Your Course as an Artist — Interview with Kristin Cronic - Part 2

Jan 15th, 2023 45m 55s

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with Fine artist, painter, author, and educator, Kristin Cronic. In addition to all of these pursuits, Kristin served for ten years as an officer in the United States Navy. The interview ran long, s

0087-Overcoming the Roadblocks that Hold You Back as an Artist

Dec 25th, 2022 57m 10s

Welcome back. If you're listening to this on our about its release date at Christmas, 2022, I wish you happy holidays and a very happy and creative new year. As we wrap up this year and look forward to our plans for 2023, It's the perfect time

0086-Laying the Groundwork for Success as an Artist With Painter Emily Ozier

Nov 24th, 2022 48m

Welcome back. I'd like to wish all of you out there a very happy holiday season, and I'd like to thank every one of you for tuning in to the podcast and making it a success.To show my gratitude I’m running a Black Friday sale from Black Friday

0085-Own Your Worthiness as an Artist with Dan Knepper

Nov 2nd, 2022 46m 28s

Welcome back. I am excited to introduce you to American Painter Dan Knepper. Influenced by his background as a glass blower, Dan is fascinated by the effects of light and a master at painting light into sparkling landscapes. During our conversa

0084-Make Creative Leaps as an Artist with Painter Amy Peterman - Part 2

Oct 9th, 2022 30m 47s

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with American Painter Amy Peterman. In this second half, we talk about how Amy sells her art, keeping production costs down, selling prints, where Amy turns for mentoring, and so much more.If you ha

0083-Make Creative Leaps as an Artist with Painter Amy Peterman - Part 1

Oct 9th, 2022 33m 49s

Welcome back. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with American Painter Amy Peterman.Amy and I met at the 2022 Waterfront Arts Festival in Escanaba, up here in the lovely Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I was honored to be asked to

0082-Get Your Art Out There - Part 2 of an Interview with American Painter Jacob Bartanus

Sep 17th, 2022 33m 12s

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with American painter Jacob Bartanus of the upper peninsula of Michigan.If you haven't listened to part 1, you might want to go back to that first to hear his bio, catch his origin story, and find l

0081-Get Your Art Out There - An Interview with American Painter Jacob Bartanus - Part 1

Sep 17th, 2022 32m 49s

In this interview, I get to introduce you to my new friend Jacob Bartanus, a fellow resident of the upper peninsula of Michigan.Jacob reached out to me with a comment about the show. I checked out his work and was blown away by its dynamic ener

0080-Making Your Art on Your Own Terms with Painter Ciara Barsotti

Aug 28th, 2022 48m 33s

Welcome Back. In today's podcast, I get to introduce you to my new found soul sister American Painter Ciara Barsotti. Ciara is a creative force whose work successfully intertwines the soulful and the playful. We touched upon many areas I know y

0079-Artists Can Take a Personal Inventory to Remove Creative Blocks and Fear

Aug 7th, 2022 33m 22s

In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about recognizing when something’s getting in the way of our creativity and learning to use that discomfort as a roadmap to move past it.Struggling with impostor syndrome?Insecurity? Overwhelm? Compare and

0077-How to Sell Your Art with Intuitive Figurative Artist Brenda K. Robinson - Part 1

Jul 17th, 2022 27m 43s

Welcome back. In this episode, you get to meet intuitive figurative artist Brenda K. Robinson. She’s what my mom would call a ball of fire and exudes joy. Currently living in Lakewood Ranch, Florida,, Brenda is prolifically painting and selling

0078-How to Sell Your Art with Intuitive Figurative Artist Brenda K. Robinson - Part 2

Jul 17th, 2022 31m 58s

0075-Latina Artist Soraida Martinez's Verdadism Art for Social Justice - Part 1

Jun 18th, 2022 25m 12s

Welcome back. In this episode, you get to meet Soraida Martinez, creator of the Verdadism Art movement.Since 1992 Soraida Martinez has been known as the creator of Verdadism, a form of hard-edge abstraction where each painting is accompanied by

0076-Latina Artist Soraida Martinez's Verdadism Art for Social Justice - Part 2

Jun 18th, 2022 29m 16s

Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Latina artist Soraida Martinez, creator of the Verdadism Art movement.Since 1992 Soraida Martinez has been known as the creator of Verdadism, a form of hard-edge abstraction where each painting is accompan

0074-Getting Past Criticism as an Artist

Jun 12th, 2022 10m 57s

Welcome back. In this episode, I’m talking about resilience, AKA: brushing off criticism as a creative.Why is it we push away compliments yet we latch on tight to criticism and repeat it to anyone who will listen?“Did you hear what she called m