Art + Magic

This is both a soothing and super relevant conversation for the current times. Oakland based artist, Madeleine Tonzi, is a painter and muralist.  Originally from the high desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Madeleine’s work is both a reflection of the past, present and future, in which she extracts the essence of moments to create mystical and surreal landscapes.  Through a distinct color pallet, soft natural elements and rigid architectural forms, she places emphasis on environments laden with both freedom and boundaries that which shape our navigation through this world and highlight the importance of preserving that which is sacred.  

We talked about...

--Madeleine's work: honoring the sacred, home, the desert and portals as a metaphor.

--Navigating being an empathic artist

--The art “movement” of our time that Madeleine (and I!) feel to be a part of

--Thoughts on weaving spirituality and esoteric themes into one’s work

---Entering the mural game as a woman and advice for starting out

--The juicy details of her experience working with Meow Wolf

-- And more!

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The Last Days of the Art World...And Perhaps the First Days of a New One by Jerry Saltz

Meow Wolf

Coco Rosie

Aurora

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Instagram SUPERSTAR, Amira Rahim, pulls back the curtain on the personal trials and events that marked the beginning of her career as an artist. She provides wonderful insight into the journey and advice for others who want to sell more work and build a business from their creative pursuits.

In the second half of the conversation we get into practical tips for artists. As a long standing resource and teacher for other artists, Amira had some wonderful insights into the mistakes artists make, the power of color and what creates high value art. So many goods in this one!

In this episode we talk about...

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LINKS

Amira Rahim

https://www.instagram.com/amirarahimar

https://www.amirarahim.com/

UPCOMING:

The Art Biz Group Mentorship Program is now open for applications! This is a 4 month program where you'll learn how to strategically sell your work online and build a sustainable business doing what you love.You'll also receive direct, personalized mentoring based on YOU and YOUR art (because there is no "one size fits all" for artists in business).

Learn more: www.devonwalz.com/group-mentorship

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How do we stay cohesive in our brand while having endless freedom to creatively explore? And when it comes to selling our work, what's the best way to help others make a connection with it-- especially if we work in many styles? And maybe the bigger question, as we creatively evolve: How can we weave who we are into the deep layers of our art? Taylor Lee had amazing insight into these questions (and much more) in our conversation together.

We talked about...

--Taylors perspective on the many styles she’s worked through-- her conflicting feelings and also why it’s important

--How to have a cohesive brand AND work in different styles

--“Magpie Syndrome” (aka shiny object syndrome) and why we’re conditioned to think it’s a bad thing

--Why + how STORY has had the biggest impact on Taylor’s business

--The best ways you can hone in on your own story

--Rejection + it’s role in Taylor’s work

--The personal stories + deep layers that influenced her recent series, “Revival.” (so many gripping and transparent shares here!)

--Running a business while having bipolar disorder

--Advice for crafting launches to sell more work

--Why creativity and failure need each other

--Marketing as a way of honoring the work

--Much more

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LINKS

Taylor Lee

https://www.instagram.com/taylorleepaints/

https://www.taylorleepaints.com/

Mentioned:

Emily Jeffords

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Ravenne Roxanne

https://ravenroxanne.com/

Andy J. Pizza

https://www.andyjpizza.com/

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How do we create our art business to not only be profitable, but in a way that a) will support us over the long haul and b) operates in a way that's good for our energy level and our creativity? In this solo episode I go in detail about what have been the 5 most important components that keep my art business flowing and sustainable, and how YOU can implement those keys too.

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