Enamel pins are still very popular with convention goers, artists and art enthusiasts. Today I'm sharing the real time journey and progress as I'm getting hard enamel earrings manufactured overseas for the first time. This is part one of a 2 part series detailing the process. Part 2 will be out in a few weeks and will wrap up my experience once I get the final earrings in my hand. Follow along and learn from my experience so far! Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific re...

As a creative person I tend to have many creative interests. I have taking private music lessons, specifically piano and vocals for about 2 years. I recently had a recital where I played piano and sang. In front of people. Today I'm sharing my experience and progress with performance anxiety, music practice and personal creative updates. Also celebrating a milestone of recording 30 episodes!Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific reference links and where you can leave co...

I had the lucky fortune of having my friend Kip in town this week so naturally I demanded Kip be a guest on the show. We talk about Kip's experience as an independent artist taking commissions, exhibiting at conventions and co running a Patreon. You may or may not also hear us spill some deep art related truths. Maybe. Maybe not. Wouldn't you like to know. Follow Kip on Twitter to catch all the art and funnies @ipkipiCheck out the Kip and Kel PatreonGet the full episode show notes here with p...

Today you’re in for a treat. I had a lovely conversation with fellow artist/creative and the Executive Director of the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association. We discussed his experience working in a unique role in the independent book industry and how he injects creativity into his job and generally lives life as creatively fueled as possible. Larry is also a member of The Art Bar, a collective of creatives that puts on monthly themed pop up art shows in Aurora, Illinois. We al...

Diving into the artist community annual challenge that is Inktober. Find out what it is is you aren't already familiar and hear my personal perspective and approach for 2019!Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific reference links and where you can leave comments related to the episode:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/27Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:https://sugarbunchcreative.com/Let's connect!Instagram - @jess_...

Many creatives fall victim to the Imposter Syndrome. Here's my experience and what we can do about it.Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific reference links and where you can leave comments related to the episode:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/26Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:https://sugarbunchcreative.com/Let's connect!Instagram - @jess_kovicTwitter - @jess_kovic

Today I'm sharing all of my career related goals along with the path the lead me to where I am today.Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific reference links and where you can leave comments related to the episode:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/25Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:https://sugarbunchcreative.com/Let's connect!Instagram - @jess_kovicTwitter - @jess_kovic

For this week's episode I share my experience with Art School, where I went to school, what I learned and what I didn't. With the cost of education skyrocketing and subjective thought on wether artists really need to be taught, I want to tell you all how it went down for me. Listen up!Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, specific reference links and where you can leave comments related to the episode:http://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/24Visit my online boutique featuring exclusiv...

On this episode you’ll get a detailed look into the art applications and tools that I use to create my digital art. I go in depth on the desktop applications I use as well as the mobile (iPad) applications that I’ve been experimenting with and the hardware that I favor. Of course everyone has different preferences and different use cases, but when it comes to software there are clear differences in capabilities to consider. Listen to find out my favorites and my least favorites.Get the full e...

Today on the podcast I break down my current routine and how I’m trying to improve it. With so many creative endeavors along with my day job, it’s hard to fit everything in. Many times I’m left with the feeling of failure because I did not prioritize with my realistic schedule in mind. Have a listen as I share how this can be detrimental not only to our tasks but also our health and get some of my thoughts and tips to improve routines.Get the full episode show notes here with pictures, ...