To kick off season 5, we sat down with Mark Lague, a successful Canadian painter whose artistic goal is finding the essence of life through the use of carefully sought out brushstrokes. He tells us all about his 13- year career in the animation history and how he used it to help his painting technique, and how his previously perfectionistic style slowly evolved into becoming more expressive. Mark also reminds us of the importance of using social media, staying in touch with your newsletter subscribers to help your sales, and that we have all the potential in the world, so we must use it! Finally, we discussed Mark's upcoming online workshops all about lost edges in painting.

Pavel Sokov - A Painter's Odyssey in Ethiopia

In this episode, we sat down with Pavel Sokov, a Russian-born Canadian artist with a passion for science and culture. We discussed his incredible project documenting the daily lives of some of the tribes of Ethiopia, why he began this project, the interesting cultural differences between the west and the tribes, and finally we discussed some great advice for anyone seeking to selfishly paint what they want and also make a living from their work!

The Artful Newsletter - Top 5 Newsletter Tips for Artists

In this episode, we compiled the top 5 tips on newsletters for artists from past episodes. Newsletters are the unsung heroes of an artist's sales strategy. They offer a direct channel to connect with your audience, share your latest creations, and promote your work. By nurturing a dedicated subscriber base, you can boost sales, gain repeat customers, and create a loyal fan community. It's not just about selling; it's about building meaningful relationships that sustain your artistic journey. So, let's explore how newsletters can be your ticket to artistic success!

Francien Krieg - Do Artists Dream of AI Art?

In this episode we sat down with Francien Krieg, a Dutch oil painter who specializes in celebrating the beauty of the aging female body. Aside from that, Francien is also an NFT artist and has also begun using AI art in the past year. For this reason, we discussed why she started using AI art, what she recommends for anyone intersted in trying it out, the possibilities of using AI for painting references, and why she thinks AI art is actually going to boost the love of traditional painting rather than destroy it. Finally, we talked about her upcoming AI Art exhibition in NYC!

The Art of Discipline - Top 10 Motivational Tips for Artists

In this episode, we compiled the best motivating advice from past episodes for artists who are struggling with artist's block or need a little bit of inspiration. Starting out in the path of the artist can be challenging. You might be asking yourself things like, "What should I paint? Where should I begin? What is important?" Hopefully, this episode can shed some light on some of those questions and help set you on the path of self-discovery and self-fulfillment with your artistic practice. Like I mentioned on the previous compilation episode, these aren't the only tips we've discussed on the show, but they're some of the most inspiring ones so far! All of the artists mentioned in the episode are all linked in the show notes as well as their respective episodes so you may go listen to them if you'd like. And now, let's listen to top 10 motivational tips for artists!