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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE From Streets to Studio: How David Dominguez Turned His Art into a New Life Ever doubt that art can change a life? Buckle up, friend. David Dominguez’s story is going to hit you in the heart. David Dominguez is an Austin-based artist who used to describe his lifestyle […]

Episode 128: From Streets to Studio: How David Dominguez Turned His Art into a New Life

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Why This Painting Pissed People Off (And Why I’d Do It Again) Here’s a story that might make you squirm … the day I posted a painting that made people furious.  I’m talking hundreds of unfollows. Nasty comments calling me disrespectful and twisted. People telling me I’d “live […]

Episode 127: Why This Painting Pissed People Off (And Why I’d Do It Again)

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram Social media might feel like a giant time suck full of cringe dances, political rants, and influencers hawking protein powder. But for artists? Instagram is the most powerful free tool we’ve ever had to reach real collectors.  Here’s […]

Episode 126: From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Stop Copying. Start Creating: Reference vs Imagination Here’s a spicy truth bomb: if you’re only painting what you see in your reference photos, your art is going to be boring AF.  Yep, I said it. And I can say that because I’ve been there … painting cows that […]

Episode 125: Stop Copying. Start Creating: Reference vs Imagination

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Avoid My Mistakes: 7 Art Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner When I picked up a paintbrush at 35, I didn’t know a damn thing about painting. No art school, no mentors, not even YouTube tutorials. Just me, a canvas, and a whole lot of misguided enthusiasm. Which […]

Episode 124: Avoid My Mistakes: 7 Art Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE What to Do with Abandoned Canvases If you’re an artist, chances are you’ve got a graveyard of canvases lurking in the corner; half-finished, fugly as hell, and haunting you every time you step into your studio. Well, it’s time to stop letting those ghosts win.  Here’s the truth: […]

Episode 123: What to Do with Abandoned Canvases

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE 8 Must-Haves for Artist Websites You might feel like you’re not going to be a “real” artist until you have a shiny, professional website. Well, babe, I’m here to tell you that’s absolute crap. I know plenty of artists making great money without any website. BUT … if […]

Episode 122: 8 Must-Haves for Artist Websites

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Why Artists Must Connect to Their Art, Not Just the Process  Most artists think their process is the story. It’s not. And if you’re hiding behind techniques, layers, and color choices, your art may be missing its soul. Let’s be real: too many artists hide behind their process. […]

Episode 121: Why Artists Must Connect to Their Art, Not Just the Process

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE The Healing Power of Art Workshops with Returning Guest, Becky Joan Springer I’m still thinking about this week’s episode, long after recording it. It was truly an honor to welcome back my first-ever returning guest, the incredible Becky Joan Springer!  For those of you who weren’t watching on […]

Episode 120: The Healing Power of Art Workshops with Returning Guest, Becky Joan Springer

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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Legal And Financial Topics Every Artist Should Know I know. The words “finance” and “legal” are not always fun ones to hear. And though necessary, they make artists want to bury their heads in a canvas. But what if embracing these often-avoided topics was the secret to not […]

Episode 119: Legal And Financial Topics Every Artist Should Know