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Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King
I'm an abstract artist and art educator and I'm hellbent on helping my fellow artists redefine their freedom by tapping into their creative spirit. If you want to have a whole lotta fun while you learn about art, creativity, and what it takes to build a thriving art career, you're in the right place.
Episodes
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 163: Playing Small Isn't Humility, It's Fear In A Costume
You've sold your work. You might even have a waitlist. So why do you still talk about your art like it's a hobby you squeeze in around your real life? That's…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 162: She Called Herself an Artist for the First Time ft. Sue White
Six years ago, Sue White picked up a paintbrush for the first time. Before that, she spent decades building a career in the furniture/design industry that came…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 161: Why Perfecting Your Art First Is Stalling Your Career
If you think you have to perfect your art before you let yourself think about the business side, Jodie has news for you: that belief is not protecting your…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 160: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in Your Art Business
If you have been waiting to feel ready before you invest in your art business, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. Jodie shares the story of…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 159: Turning Grief Into Gold: One-on-One Coaching with Erika Person
What if the parts of your story you've been hiding are exactly what makes your work impossible to ignore? In this coaching call episode, Jodie sits down with…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 158: What Five Years in Tuscany Taught Me About Betting on Yourself
Jodie just wrapped her fifth year hosting a painting workshop in Citta della Pieve, Italy, and this episode is not the trip recap you expect. It is the story…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 157: How to Build Real Buzz Around Your Art (Without Chasing the Algorithm)
You've been posting. You've been showing up. And it still feels like no one is paying attention. After 23 years in the art industry, Jodie can tell you…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 156: The Layering Mistake That's Making Your Abstract Art Look Flat (And How to Fix It)
Most abstract painters think layering means adding more. More color. More texture. More paint. But there's a version of layering that suffocates a painting…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 155: Why Your Creative Block Won't Go Away (And Exactly How to Fix It)
If you've stepped away from your creative practice, whether it's been two weeks, two months, or two years, this episode is for you. Here's what Jodie wants you…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 154: How to Show Up Consistently Without Losing Joy ft. Cindy Wysocki
Artists don't quit because they lack talent. They quit because somewhere along the way, they lost joy. In this powerful coaching call, Jodie sits down with…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 153: Painting Composition Mistakes: Why Your Art Feels Off (And How to Fix It)
Your paintings might not be boring because you lack skill. They might be boring because you're overworking them. In this episode, Jodie dives into a totally…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 152: One-on-One Coaching with Molly Wyatt: How to Get Your Art Seen (Online, Offline, and Without an Art Degree)
You don't need more talent to become a real artist. You need to stop waiting for permission. In this episode, I sit down with emerging artist Molly Wyatt for a…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 151: Why Your Paintings Look Flat (And How to Create Depth Instead)
Your paintings aren't flat because you lack talent. They're flat because you're missing a few powerful tools. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 150: Want Your Colors to Look Like Fine Art? The Magic is in The Mud!
If your paintings feel flat or chaotic, your colors might be the problem, and the fix is messier than you think. Let's talk about the thing most artists try to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 149: 22 Years As An Artist: What I'll Never Do Again
22 years as an artist taught me this: what you stop doing matters just as much as what you start. There is no shortcut to building a sustainable art career…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 148: Longevity for Artists: The Science of Staying Creative, Sharp & Energized with Alan Graves [DoNotAge.org]
If you don't have energy, you don't have art. Let's talk about how to stay sharp, creative, and energized as you age. Here's something most artists don't think…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 147: How Artists Get Into Galleries: Insider Tips with Art Advisor Logan Dix
Getting gallery representation isn't about talent alone. This episode covers what galleries are actually looking for. I'm sitting down with art advisor and…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 146: The #1 Painting Mistake: Choosing Color Over Value
If your paintings feel flat, it's not your color. It's your values. And this mistake is keeping your art stuck. Let's have a little heart-to-heart, artist to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 145: How Your Mindset Impacts Art Pricing: One-On-One Coaching with Jennifer Cupp
Art pricing isn't just math. It's mindset. Listen to a real coaching session that will help you charge more without spiraling. In this episode, I'm doing…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 144: What to Track in Your Art Business (And What to Forget About)
If you want to sell more art, stop tracking likes and start tracking the leading indicators that actually create consistent sales. In this episode, I'm…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 143: Finished Your Painting? Vital Next Steps Most Artists Forget To Do
Finished your painting and wondering, "now what?" These next steps protect it, professionalize it, and help you actually sell it. So many artists stop at the…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 142: How Artist's Style Can Evolve Without Losing Their Audience
If you are afraid to change your art style because you might lose collectors, this episode will set you free. After 22 years as a professional artist, I have…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 141: Design Your Art Career Around Your Energy (Not Hustle)
If you love making art, but worry that building an art career will burn you out, this episode is for you. Hustle culture is built on productivity and output…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 140: Finish Your Painting With Confidence: 15 Actionable Steps to Push Through The Fuglies
Stuck mid-painting and convinced you ruined it? You didn't. You're just in the fuglies. In this episode, Jodie shares a 15-step checklist she uses to get out…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 139: How Artists Can Outsource to 3x Their Revenue
If you want to sell more art, you may need to hire freelancers before you feel ready. Trying to do everything yourself might feel responsible, but it's often…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 138: How to Make Your Art Career Dreams a Reality with Jodie Gear
Most artists quit in the messy middle before they can build their art career. Jodie Gear didn't. She built House of Gear by taking action before she felt…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 137: Art Fair Application Secrets Every Artist Should Know
Art fairs can completely change the trajectory of your art career, but most artists apply in a way that lowers their chances before a juror even looks twice…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 136: Start a Painting with Me in My Art Studio
Starting a painting is the hardest part. It can feel overwhelming, especially after time away from your studio. In this episode, I'll take you inside my art…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 135: From Art to Life: Lesson Learned in 2025
2025 was messy, magical, and full of lessons. I'm sharing the truth about worth, fear, joy, and everything in between. In fact, if 2025 had a theme, it would…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 134: The Art Licensing Playbook with Cat Coquillette
Think your art isn't licensable? Wrong. Cat Coquillette is here to shatter every myth holding you back from royalties, confidence, and freedom. In fact, this…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 133: Ask Me Anything: Your Burning Questions, Answered (Part 6)
Galleries, pricing, and painting meltdowns … I'm answering all of your juiciest art questions in this season's Ask Me Anything. No fluff, no filters, just…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 132: 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Start with the End Results in Mind
If you're trying to control your art, you're cutting off the magic. In this episode of The Honest Art® Podcast, I'm calling out the sneaky habit that keeps…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 131: The Honest Truth About Gallery Representation
Every artist dreams of gallery representation … until they learn the truth about what really happens behind those white walls. In this episode, I'm breaking…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 130: When Woo Meets Real Life: Spiritual Practices for Artists
What happens when spirituality meets real life for an artist? These 4 grounded tools and spiritual practices can help you make better art and feel more alive…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 129: The Truth About AI & Art: What Artists Should Know
AI isn't replacing artists. It's reshaping the game. Jodie reveals how to use AI as your assistant, not your competition. In this episode of The Honest Art®…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 128: From Streets to Studio: How David Dominguez Turned His Art into a New Life
What if one drawing could change your life? Artist David Dominguez shares how art brought him hope, courage, and purpose through creativity and how he is now…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 127: Why This Painting Pissed People Off (And Why I'd Do It Again)
I lost hundreds of followers when I posted this painting. Here's why I'd do it again … and why controversy can be powerful. In this raw episode of the Honest…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 126: From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram
Scared of "being cringe" on social media? Here's how to sell art on Instagram and attract real collectors. Most artists avoid Instagram because they're afraid…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 125: Stop Copying. Start Creating: Reference vs Imagination
Copying your reference photos line-for-line is boring AF. Here's how to use them without losing your voice. Many artists start with reference photos because…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 124: Avoid My Mistakes: 7 Art Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
I didn't go to art school, and I learned a LOT the hard way. When I picked up a paintbrush at 35, I had no training, no YouTube tutorials, and no clue what I…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 123: What to Do with Abandoned Canvases
Got a graveyard of abandoned canvases in your art studio? You're not alone. Every artist has a pile of half-finished or fugly paintings collecting dust. But…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 122: 8 Must-Haves for Artist Websites
Think you need a perfect website to sell your art? Total BS. Here's what actually matters (and what to skip). I've worked with countless artists who sold…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 121: Why Artists Must Connect to Their Art, Not Just the Process
If all you can say about your art is how you made it, you're missing the point. Process isn't connection. And connection is everything. Too many artists…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 120: The Healing Power of Art Workshops with Returning Guest, Becky Joan Springer
What happens when an artist transforms her deepest moments into a thriving community of artists? In this deeply moving episode, returning guest Becky Joan…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 119: Legal And Financial Topics Every Artist Should Know
Don't be caught by surprise. This episode of the Honest Art Podcast will equip you with the must-know topics to protect your art, manage your money, and build…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 118: From Brain Injury to Artistic Breakthrough: Cheri Carandanis' Story
After two traumatic brain injuries, everything changed for Cheri Carandanis. She was forced to give up a distinguished 25-year career as a critical care flight…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 117: 6 Things I Stopped Doing That Grew My Art Career
I'm going to let you in on a secret…my art career took off not by adding more tasks, but by intentionally letting go of a few bad habits. 6 to be precise. It…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 116: You Can't Fake It: The Power of Artist Identity In a Crowded Art World
Are you censoring your art to please others, or shrinking your voice because you think you're "not enough"? In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I'm…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 115: Never Too Late: Brenda Sulmonetti's Journey to Becoming an Artist at Any Age
It's time to ditch the "it's too late" mindset. My guest on this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, former Studio Elite member Brenda Sulmonetti, proves that…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 114: What Art Galleries Are Really Looking For in Emerging Artists
What makes a gallery want to go all in when it comes to representing your art? Listen to this episode to learn the not-so-secrets every emerging artist needs…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 113: From Hobby to Career: How Artists Go Pro
Waiting for the moment when you can turn your art hobby into an art career? This episode of the Honest Art Podcast is all about how to know when it's time, and…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 112: The Art of Transformation: Stacy Solodkin's Inspiring Creative Journey
I'm so excited to introduce you to Stacy Solodkin, an abstract artist who embodies authenticity and the power of saying "YES!" to what you love. Tune in as she…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 111: The Hidden Studio Habits That Sabotage Your Creativity (And What to Do Instead)
Is your creativity losing the battle against life's demands? In this episode, I talk about the uncomfortable truth about why consistency, not talent or…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 110: Benny Bing Talks Artistic Process, Representation, and Finding His Voice in the Art World
This guest interview is everything I've been waiting to share since 2020. I've been a fan of this artist's work since first glance, and today, I finally get to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 109: How to Turn Your Why Into Revenue
"Why do you create art?" is a question that stumps many artists, but it's one everyone should know the answer to. Why? Because your WHY is your most powerful…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 108: An Inside Look At Art Consulting With Amy Sawtelle
Join me as I welcome art consultant Amy Sawtelle to the show for an insider's look at the world of art consulting. Amy and I talk about how consultants like…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 107: Art Buying Trends in 2025
The art market is shifting — do you know what it means for your work? In this episode, I'm digging into some surprising shifts reshaping how art is bought and…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 106: Ask Me Anything: Your Burning Questions, Answered (Part 5)
Ready for some honest talk about the artist's journey? In this episode, I'm back to answer more of your questions! From the sting of art show rejections and…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 105: How to Craft an Artist Statement That Drives Sales
Let's face it, the words "artist statement" or "bio" are words we artists love to ignore. Working on crafting a statement feels like administrative purgatory…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 104: Secrets for Maintaining Vitality with Alan Graves of DoNotAge
Why would an art podcast feature an episode about supplements? Because our physical well-being directly impacts our creative output! In this episode of the…