In this episode, we sat down with Scott Burdick, a figurative painter based in North Carolina with a deep love of natural beauty, experimentation, and a fascination with storytelling both in visual and written formats. In this episode, we discuss Scott's journey as an artist, his artistic process and how experimentation can lead you to new artistic processes, and why it's so important to follow your passion as an artist not only for your own work, but also to help develop your artistic voice. We also talk about ways of supplementing your income as an artist, why living below your means is so important to producing great work without pressure, and the benefits of using social media as well as the drawbacks. Finally, Scott tells us about his wonderful Patreon page that he shares with his lovely wife Susan Lyon as well as future courses in the works.

Branding 101 - Top Tips for Artists

In this episode, we've compiled several moments in the podcast where we have discussed branding. Before we dive in, I'd like to clarify that in the realm of art, branding entails crafting a distinct identity for an artist through unique visual styles, thematic elements, and the embodiment of personal values. The goal is to stand out in the art community, create a positive and memorable impression, and cultivate a dedicated following. Successful artist branding involves consistent expression, a strong artistic identity, and the development of a unique artistic voice. In other words, your artwork is an extension of your overall brand. Of course, not every tip will work for everyone, but it's good to know what other successful artists have done so you can try it out yourself and see what works for you. We hope that hearing their stories will inspire you all in this new year!

Where Do I Start? - Making the Jump to Full-Time Artist

In this new episode, we are sharing a collection of stories from our past guests telling us how they made the transition from student, day job, or hobbyist to full time artist. Everyone's journey is different, but it's precisely for that reason that it's useful to hear other people's experiences. Some of these stories might inspire you and others might resonate with your own situation. All of the artists mentioned in the episode are linked in the show notes as well as their respective episodes so you may go listen to them if you'd like. We hope that hearing their stories will inspire you all in this new year!

Finding Your Voice - Top 10 Tips for Self-Discovery

In this episode, we compiled some of the best tips we've had so far when it comes to finding your artistic voice. Of course, not every tip will work for everyone, but it's good to know what other successful artists have done so you can try it out yourself and see what works for you! All of the artists mentioned in the episode are linked in the show notes as well as their respective episodes so you may go listen to them if you'd like. We hope that these tips will inspire and motivate you all to boldly seek out your artistic voice in 2024!

Tony Pro - Improvise, Overcome, and Adapt

In this episode, we sat down with Tony Pro, a Western realist artist with a deep love for the West and with deep roots in it as well. Tony tells us all about his education as an illustrator and the advantages illustration affords realist painters like him, why knowing how a gallery works inside and out is necessary if you want to sell your work with one, and why being an artist is all about improvising, overcoming, and adapting both in the canvas and outside of the canvas business-wise. Finally he tells us about his online art academy Zarolla, and the upcoming Night of Artists Show at the Briscoe Museum in March 2024.