First of all, THANK YOU! We’ve hit a massive milestone in our listener stats, and we are so incredibly grateful to every single one of you who tunes in, shares the show, and joins the conversation.

We aren't here to be the great oracles; we’re here to learn, debate, and navigate the wild world of being professional working artists alongside you.

In this episode of Art Crush, Fi and Paula are doing something a little different. We’re reacting to a social media post titled "10 Things the Art World Won't Tell You" and breaking down exactly what's true, what's a defeatist victim complex, and what is just straight-up garbage advice.

From the epidemic of chronic underpricing to the realization that "visibility" and "quality" are not the same thing, we are dismantling the myths that keep talented artists broke and hidden in their studios.

"There is no Prince Charming or Princess Charming of the art world. It's down to you, unfortunately." — Fi Marks

If you've ever felt like your art isn't selling because you aren't following the "trends" or catering to the "tastemakers," this episode is your wake-up call to stop waiting to be discovered and start taking ownership of your art marketing.

The list we found includes the following (and there were no bullet points so we can't clearly tell if we've broken up the list properly or not):

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Artist Shoutouts & Links:

Susan Gardner: The originator of the brilliantly colorful Highland Cows! Check out her incredible work at ⁠Susan-Gardner.com⁠.To learn more about the Seven Sisters story, check these links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Aboriginal_astronomy

https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-oldest-story-astronomers-say-global-myths-about-seven-sisters-stars-may-reach-back-100-000-years-151568

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About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

Are you truly proud to call yourself an artist, or do you hesitate when people ask what you do?

In this episode of Art Crush, artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into the complicated relationship artists have with their own titles.

From the romanticized 1950s trope of the "suffering creative" to the modern-day stigma of the flaky, unreliable "paste-eater," society has always projected heavy stereotypes onto the art world.

But how many of those limiting beliefs are we, as artists, actually holding onto ourselves?

Paula and Fi unpick the deep-seated self-sabotage that stops creatives from stepping into their power as ambitious business owners.

They explore why "art as therapy" is a dangerous mindset for a professional, the difference between endless self-reflection and taking actual, physical action, and why you constantly need to return to your why.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Burden of Perception: How the general public, the media, and galleries view artists—and why it needs to change.

• The "Flaky Artist" Myth: Unpacking where societal stereotypes come from and who benefits from them.

• Claiming Your Title: Why so many creatives are terrified to proudly say, "I am an artist."

• Action over Navel-Gazing: How to transition from endlessly examining your mindset to actually putting paint on the canvas.

Join the Conversation:We want to hear from you! Are you proud to be an artist? Do you feel respected in your field, or are you fighting against expectations?

Leave us a comment or reach out—we’d love to bounce ideas back and forth.

Listen & Subscribe:New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday (UK time). If you found this episode helpful, please share it with your artist friends and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Audible, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

Getting accepted into a prestigious gallery, art fair, or exhibition feels like a massive win—but it is not the finish line for your creative business.

If you think landing one big show guarantees smooth sailing for the rest of your career, it’s time for a reality check.

In this episode of Art Crush, professional artists Paula Telizyn and Fi Marks dismantle the myth of the big break. Too many artists put the entire responsibility of their success into the hands of a curator or event organizer, only to be let down when the sales don't automatically roll in.

Paula and Fi discuss the massive mistake artists make on social media when promoting an upcoming show: spending all their energy hyping up the venue while completely forgetting to market their own artwork.

Galleries and event organizers are focused on promoting their spaces. It is your job to promote the transformational value of your original art.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why relying on a gallery or curator to build your career is a trap.

• The common social media mistake artists make when accepted into a show.

• How to stop just having "nice chats" at your booth and start selling your art.

• Shifting your marketing focus from the event to the client experience.

• Taking full responsibility for your creative success and art sales.

Listen now to take control of your next exhibition!

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠

What is the real difference between being a hobby artist and a professional artist? Does it come down to how much money you make? (Spoiler: No.)

In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into the nuances that separate creating art for yourself from treating your art as a profession.

We are removing the hierarchy and throwing out the capitalist pressure that says one path is "better" than the other, focussing instead on what actually matters: your mindset, intention, and attitude.

Whether your studio time is your personal therapy and much-needed "me-time", or you are actively refining your messaging with a specific audience in mind, this conversation will help you embrace exactly where you are in your creative journey.

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at www.thefiftyonepercent.com

Find Fi Marks' art at www.fimarks-art.co.uk

Find Paula Telizyn's art at www.PaulaTelizyn.com

Have you ever reached the point where you just wanted to throw in the towel and quit making art entirely? You aren't alone.

In this episode of Art Crush, artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into the artist mindset to unpack exactly why artists quit—and what it really takes to push through challenging thoughts.

When you change how you see yourself as a creator, your brain physically reacts to that shift. We discuss how to navigate that mental friction, why avoiding the hard parts of the creative process is holding you back, and how to finally make peace with the struggle.

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Follow Art Crush on Spotify, leave a rating, and share it with a fellow creative who might need a confidence boost today.

Whether you're looking for fresh artistic interviews or just love artsy podcasts that explore the real lives of artists and their work, grab your favorite drink and join us for this week's chat!

Make sure to hit FOLLOW on Spotify so you never miss an episode!

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠

Do you ever struggle with self-doubt or fear when sharing your work with the world?

In this week's episode of Art Crush, British artist Fi Marks and Canadian artist Paula Telizyn sit down to unpack the true source of artistic confidence: knowing exactly what you are trying to say.

Navigating the art business as a female artist in 2026 comes with its own unique set of challenges, but Fi reveals how grounding your practice in a strong, clear message can completely change your trajectory.

We dive deep into the battle between creative fear and unshakeable confidence, exploring how creating art with deep intention transforms not only how your work is perceived by collectors and galleries, but how successful your art business ultimately becomes.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Root of Artist Confidence: Why knowing your core message is the ultimate antidote to creative self-doubt.

• Perception vs. Reality: How the outside world perceives your art, and how to guide that narrative through intentionality.

• Overcoming Fear: Practical advice for pushing past the vulnerability of putting your work out there.

• Art Business Success: How creating with purpose directly impacts your growth and sales as an artist in 2026.

Whether you're a full-time professional or just starting to build your creative practice, this conversation is a masterclass in finding your artistic voice and owning it.

Listen now to step into your confidence as an artist!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Art Crush on Spotify, leave a rating, and share it with a fellow creative who might need a confidence boost today.

Whether you're looking for fresh artistic interviews or just love artsy podcasts that explore the real lives of artists and their work, grab your favorite drink and join us for this week's chat!

Make sure to hit FOLLOW on Spotify so you never miss an episode!

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠

Are you afraid of polarizing your audience? In this episode of Art Crush, Fi and Paula break down why blending in is the enemy of a thriving art career, and why cultivating a fiercely unique style is the best thing you can do for your work in 2026.

We share our artist perspectives on art and business, discussing how leaning into your unique style acts as the ultimate filter—helping your true fans find you, and gracefully letting go of the people who aren't your target audience.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Power of Standing Out: Why you want to be different from the crowd.

• Instant Recognition: How to ensure your artwork is unmistakably yours.

• The "Not For Me" Filter: Why it's actually a good thing when someone decides your art isn't for them.

• Honest artist conversations about the challenges and triumphs of finding your creative voice.

Whether you're looking for fresh artistic interviews or just love artsy podcasts that explore the real lives of artists and their work, grab your favorite drink and join us for this week's chat!

Make sure to hit FOLLOW on Spotify so you never miss an episode!

And let us know in the comments: How did you find your unique art style?

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠

Is making it as a visual artist harder or just different in 2026?

In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into the reality of being a professional visual artist in today’s landscape. We get real about what it actually takes to build a sustainable, successful art career.

Inside this episode, we discuss:

• The Marketing Mindset Shift: Why marketing isn't a chore—it’s an opportunity to delight your collectors and share your vision.

• The "Field of Dreams" Fallacy: Why you can’t just create and expect an audience to appear, and what to do instead.

• The Power of Clarity: How defining your message—both in your artistic voice and your brand marketing—is the secret to cutting through the noise.

Whether you are an established painter, a digital artist, or just starting your professional journey, this conversation will help you find the clarity needed to connect your work with the people who will love it most.

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠

Why is community the most important tool in a visual artist’s studio? Join hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn as they explore the power of being in a community for professional and aspiring artists.

As we navigate the landscape of being a female artist in 2026, we’re deconstructing the capitalist pressure to "do it alone" and looking at community through an anticolonial lens.

What you’ll learn:

• Why community is essential for professional artist development.

• How to identify a good art community that prioritizes equity over ego.

• Signs that the community might be causing you harm.

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠

Is there a "get rich quick" secret in the art world? Spoiler alert: No.

In this week’s episode of Art Crush, British artist Fi Marks and Canadian artist Paula Telizyn dive deep into the reality of being a working female artist in 2026.

We unpack the illusion of the 30-day and 60-day art marketing challenges. While they might create a sudden burst of sales and engagement, what happens when the challenge ends?

We discuss why that momentum almost always disappears and how to build a sustainable art business instead.

We also strip away the fluff to define what marketing actually is: making people aware of who you are, what you create, and exactly how they can buy it.

Finally, we get real about the unique barriers women face in the art world today. From the internal struggle of worrying about being "too ambitious," to the external reality of facing gender-based rejection from galleries, shows, and events.

Whether you are an emerging creator or an established professional, this episode is packed with the honest truths you need to grow your art practice on your own terms.

About Art Crush:

Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.

We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.

Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.

Connect with the hosts:

Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠

Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠

Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠