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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 43: How to Overcome 5 Creative Challenges
Ever heard the saying, "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard?" As an artist, you might not think about your art as "hard work" — but it is…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 42: Should You Create Under The Influence?
WARNING: This episode is a juicy one. We're going to be talking about something pretty taboo, so buckle up! Disclaimer: My only goal with the Honest Art…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 41: How to Have Fun And Make Money With Commissions
Offering commissions…is the effort worth the reward? That's what I'm uncovering in this episode. As an artist who has worked on several commissioned pieces…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 40: How Great Composition Takes Our Art From Meh to Amazing
Forget the rules! … except maybe these ones. Art is deeply personal and I love seeing the expression that comes alive when we, as artists, let go of our…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 39: Ana Stapleton: A Creative Force
What's on the other side of your comfort zone? Life-changing experiences, that's what. And on this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, Ana Stapleton and I…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 38: 5 Things to Do Today to Enhance Your Art Sales & Creativity
What's the one thing you need to create your best art — and sell more of it? Believe it or not, it's not the most advanced art techniques or a business school…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 37: Anne Neilson Proving There Are No Limits for Artists
The sky's the limit, right? When you're an artist, that feels anything but true some days. Between the gallery rejections, the side eyes when you tell people…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 36: How Music Impacts Creativity
Can music boost creativity? Absolutely! Can it help us as artists make our best, most honest art? Eh…not so fast. I'm a HUGE music lover, but I have guidelines…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 35: Trust Your Instincts: When to Put the Paintbrush Down
Do you know when to walk away from your art? No matter how long you've been painting or how much natural talent you have, there WILL come a time when you don't…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 34: How to Get Your Art Into a Gallery
For years, getting my art into a gallery was how I defined success as an artist. It was all I wanted to do. It was my number one priority and I hustled hard to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 33: Ask Me Anything: Your Burning Art Biz Questions, Answered (Part 2)
You shouldn't have to do this art biz thing alone. And you don't HAVE to! That's the whole purpose of the Honest Art Podcast, and ESPECIALLY this week's…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 32: Artwork Archive: The Business Tool I Can't Live Without
Software is an important part of any business. But does it have a place in YOUR art biz? Absolutely. Full disclosure, I use a ton of different softwares to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 31: Artist's Money Mindset: What Do You Really Believe Is Possible?
When it comes to money, what do YOU believe is possible? For many of us as artists, it's hard to imagine that money and art can coexist in the same space. But…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 30: How to Sell Art for the Holidays. Hint: Start Now!
Think it's too early to think about your holiday art sales? It's never too early. Even as an artist, you need plenty of time to plan a collection, give…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 29: Art Critiques: It's More Than Just Being Told You Suck
What's better as an artist; positive feedback or criticism? BOTH! You need positive feedback to feel supported and find the motivation to continue on with your…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 28: Was Getting My First Art Studio a Good Idea?
Getting my first art studio — game changer or bad investment? I'm not one to buy into all the fancy stuff that "they" say makes you an artist, but having a…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 27: B.S. Creative Myths We Tell Ourselves
Welcome to season two of the Honest Art Podcast! Let's get right into it with a deep one — myths about creativity. Really, I'd call them lies, because they're…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 26: Screw Work/Life Balance — Do THIS Instead
I'm going to go bold here and say as artists, there's no such thing as balance. The lines between work and play are constantly getting blurred because our work…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 25: The Imperative of Freedom and Flexibility with Keren Toledano
As artists (and creatives) we tend to feel like our work is an extension of ourselves. But my guest on this episode, Keren Toledano, makes a really good…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 24: Why Artists Aren't Making Money In Their Art Biz
Working hard in business is non-negotiable. And as an artist, that means doing a lot more than JUST creating art. If you aren't seeing the return from selling…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 23: Tools To Create Abstract Art
On this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I'm taking a deep dive into my favorite art tools! I know I may be a little biased, but through my years of…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 22: Making the Leap to Full Time Artist with Meribeth Privett
The jump from "real job" to becoming a full-time artist can be scary. And no one really talks about the identity shift that comes with it. But on this episode…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 21: Midlife Battle Cry with Dawn Barton
For many of us, we think that life stops as soon as we turn "middle-aged." We wonder, "Are the good times over?" I know this is all too common among artists…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 20: The Less-Than-Sexy Side Of An Art Business
Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to run an art business? It's not always about slinging paint in the studio. Get an inside look here at what it really takes…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 19: Ask Me Anything. Your Questions Answered!
Have questions about honest art? My process? How I've built my art business? In this episode, I'm answering our listeners' burning questions about creativity…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 18: If I Could Do It All Over Again
I talk a lot about being a rebel and freedom and empowerment. Those are all part of my WHY. But there's a not-so-bright side to those that really held me back…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 17: Artists Kicking A$$ With Marsha Nieland and DeAnne Williamson
There's little I love more than watching my students reflect on their growth, and I'm so honored when they agree to share their experiences! In this episode…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 16: How to Get Out of the Fugly Stage of Art
You want to make great art, but what if you feel like everything you make is just… well, fugly? As an artist myself, I've been in the "fugly stage" so much I…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 15: The Power of Art & Community With Becky Joan Springer
What does art mean to you? It can be a fun hobby for many. For some, it's a way to express themselves. And to others, like my guest in this episode, it's an…
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Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!)
I get it, pricing your art is an uncomfortable topic for a lot of artists. You're worried people won't buy the higher, but fair, price, so you lowball yourself…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 13: Using Art to Serve Our Community: Art From the Streets
Art is for everyone — and it can change lives. That's what organizations like Art From the Streets are proving, and I LOVE supporting causes that bring art to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 12: Healing Art With Dr. Kathleen Funk
In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I sit down with long-time friend and fellow artist, Dr. Kathleen Funk, to talk about what it means to use art as a…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 11: Feeling Stuck? Here are 7 Ways to Keep the Momentum Going in Your Art Biz
As artists, we want to make art. That's it. As artists who want to make a living from our art… well, making art is just one part of the equation. The other…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 10: How to Get Back in the Groove When You Feel Uninspired
There are plenty of reasons we get stuck as artists. It could be exhaustion. It could be life happening around you. It could be excuses we make because we feel…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 09: Is It Time to Sell Your Art?
Selling your first piece of art is easily the most exhilarating and nerve-wracking experience as an artist. But it's something that you can't get enough of…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 08: Making Authentic Art With Nichole Washington
What would it look like if you had the freedom to express your creativity in the most authentic way possible? No restraints, no "should do's," no frameworks…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 07: 10 Things They Don't Teach You in Art School
Art school doesn't teach you everything. I guess that's true of any education — real-life experience will always win out over textbook learnin'. But if you…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art
Most artists will tell you how much they dislike social media, but it's actually one of the most underrated tools in the art biz world. If you're looking to…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 05: Beating the Starving Artist Trope With Julie Torres
I'm over the starving artist trope, and so is my first-ever guest, Julie Torres! Julie is a fine artist who works with print medium and woven screen print. You…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 04: Move Stress Out of Your Body With Art
We all know art is FUN, but did you know it can also be therapeutic? In this episode, I'm covering how art can help you move stress, whether that's the…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 02: How to Know if You're a Real Artist
Do you have what it takes to become an artist? Almost 20 years ago, I didn't think I did. I didn't go to art school, and I didn't even start painting until I…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 01: Introducing the Honest Art Podcast
Welcome to The Honest Art Podcast with me, Jodie King! This is something I've been wanting to share with y'all for a while now, and I'm just so excited that…
Honest Art Podcast with Jodie KingEpisode 03: When Should You Make the Leap to Full-Time Art Biz Ownership?
Is it time to make the jump into full-time biz ownership? As artists, there's more to "making a living from your art" than just being a good artist. You could…