What happens when spirituality meets real life for an artist? These 4 grounded tools and spiritual practices can help you make better art and feel more alive doing it.

In this episode, I'm sharing the 4 grounded energy practices that help me create art with more freedom, confidence, and joy. From meditation that activates emotion to grounding that clears your energy, these simple tools can shift everything … your art, your business, and your mood.

You'll learn:

• The secret to meditating for manifestation

• How Palo Santo creates creative flow

• The "Act As If" mindset that changes your confidence overnight

• Why grounding in nature is the ultimate creative reset

You don't need to be mystical to use these tools. Just curious, open, and ready to create your most aligned art yet.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Looking for community? Join The Honest Art® Society! Sign up for a year and receive the Art Biz for Rebels Course as a bonus: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/yD7z3WFp/checkout

• Snag My Free Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation

• Shop Palo Santo: https://amzn.to/49dH9f8

• Watch The Earthing Documentary: https://www.earthingmovie.com/

• Listen to Episode 63 - How Artists Can Reignite Their Creativity and Find Their Spark Again: https://jodieking.com/episode-63-how-artists-can-reignite-their-creativity-and-find-their-spark-again/

• Tune into Episode 55 - Evolving as an Artist with Warwick Saint: https://jodieking.com/episode-55-evolving-as-an-artist-with-warwick-saint/

• Love this Episode? You'll also enjoy Episode 38 - 5 Things to Do Today to Enhance Your Art Sales & Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-38-5-things-to-do-today-to-enhance-your-art-sales-creativity/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

AI isn't replacing artists. It's reshaping the game. Jodie reveals how to use AI as your assistant, not your competition.

In this episode of The Honest Art® Podcast, Jodie King gets real about the rise of AI in the art world … what it means for your creative career, your collectors, and your confidence.

We're breaking down:

• The biggest fears artists have about AI (and what's actually true)

• Why your authenticity is your biggest advantage in a digital world

• The smart, ethical ways to use AI to save time and grow your art business.

You'll learn exactly how I use AI to write artist statements, research galleries, and free up more time to paint. Without losing my unique voice.

It's not about fighting technology. It's about learning to dance with it.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Learn How I Use Instagram to Sell My Art in Episode 126: https://jodieking.com/episode-126-from-scrolls-to-sales-attracting-real-art-collectors-on-instagram/

• Chat GPT: https://chatgpt.com/

• Working on Your Artist Statement or Bio? Tune in to Episode 105: https://jodieking.com/episode-105-how-to-craft-an-artist-statement-that-drives-sales/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

What if one drawing could change your life? Artist David Dominguez shares how art brought him hope, courage, and purpose through creativity and how he is now helping others find the same.

In this episode, we talk about fear, failure, self-belief, and what it really means to make art that matters. His story flips the "starving artist" myth right on its head.

You'll hear:

• The truth about fear, rejection, and showing your art anyway

• How one ballpoint pen drawing helped David rebuild his life

• Why art has the power to heal, connect, and transform entire communities

This one will remind you why you started making art in the first place.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Learn About Upcoming Honest Art® Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Learn More About Art From the Streets: https://artfromthestreets.org/

• Learn More about the November 6th Shared Voices Show in Austin, TX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shared-voices-tickets-1866754616309

• Check Out Some of David's Art: https://artfromthestreets.org/collections/david-dominguez

• Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddominguez_art/

• Want to donate to Art From The Streets? You can do so here: https://artfromthestreets.org/pages/donate

• Join the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

I lost hundreds of followers when I posted this painting. Here's why I'd do it again … and why controversy can be powerful.

In this raw episode of the Honest Art® Podcast, I share the story of my most controversial painting: what inspired it, why it pissed people off, and how it ultimately deepened my commitment to creating honest, authentic work.

Yes, I got hateful comments. Yes, I felt nervous. And yes, I lost followers. But I also gained something much bigger: freedom, connection, and collectors who actually value what I stand for.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "safe" art isn't always really safe

• How controversy can reveal your truest audience

• What happens when you stop editing yourself down to be "palatable"

Because at the end of the day, art isn't about keeping everyone comfortable. It's about telling the truth.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• The Controversial Painting Itself: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/the-rebel-series/products/abe-the-rebel

• Let's sling some paint together in person!!: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Join The Honest Art® Society Community: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• See the Full Rebel Series: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/the-rebel-series

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Scared of "being cringe" on social media? Here's how to sell art on Instagram and attract real collectors.

Most artists avoid Instagram because they're afraid of being seen, of bragging, or of looking silly. But that fear is keeping your art hidden from the very people who want to buy it.

In this episode of the Honest Art® Podcast, I break down how to sell art on Instagram without feeling fake, forced, or like you have to learn a TikTok dance.

You'll learn:

• The surprising reason most artists avoid Instagram (and how to most past it)

• The "3 P's" formula that makes your feed irresistible to collectors

• How to write captions that inspire, educate, or entertain (instead of putting people to sleep)

• Why posting your sales isn't bragging, it's inspiring

Your art deserves to be seen. Instagram is the free, powerful tool that makes it possible. It's time to bloom.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Give Jodie a follow on Instagram to see how she does it: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_king_/

• Let's sling some paint together in person!!: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Join The Honest Art® Society Community: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Purchase An Artist's Guide to Instagram: https://jodieking.com/mini-courses

• Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Episode 108: An Inside Look At Art Consulting With Amy Sawtelle: https://jodieking.com/episode-108-an-inside-look-at-art-consulting-with-amy-sawtelle/

• Episode Episode 112: The Art of Transformation: Stacy Solodkin's Inspiring Creative Journey: https://jodieking.com/episode-112-the-art-of-transformation-stacy-solodkins-inspiring-creative-journey/

• Stacy Solodking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacysolodkin/

• Episode 39: Ana Stapleton: A Creative Force: https://jodieking.com/episode-39-ana-stapleton-a-creative-force/

• Ana Stapleton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastapletonart/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Copying your reference photos line-for-line is boring AF. Here's how to use them without losing your voice.

Many artists start with reference photos because that's what we were taught: paint the flower yellow, the grass green, the cow black and white. And while that's fine for learning, it's a fast track to creating lifeless art that looks like everyone else's.

The truth is, reference photos are meant to be a starting point, not a destination. If you copy them exactly, you erase the most important part of your art … your unique voice.

In this episode of the Honest Art ® Podcast, I break down how to break free from perfectionism and start using reference photos in a way that fuels your creativity instead of smothering it.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Honest Art Workshop: Austin, TX Oct 22-26, 2025: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-october-2025

• Honest Art Society Membership: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

• Palette Knife: https://amzn.to/46AqZe5

• Spatula: https://amzn.to/4772ntv

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

I didn't go to art school, and I learned a LOT the hard way. When I picked up a paintbrush at 35, I had no training, no YouTube tutorials, and no clue what I was doing. Which meant I learned everything through trial, error, and a mountain of fugly canvases.

In this episode of the Honest Art® Podcast, I share the 7 lessons I wish I had known sooner. The ones that would have saved me years of struggle and helped me create stronger work right from the beginning.

If you've ever felt frustrated by your paintings, this episode will help you move past the struggle and into the flow … much faster than I did.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• The Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

• Join me in Austin, TX for my Honest Art Workshop: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Nova paint: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100603656-15198765

• Pastels: https://amzn.to/4mlvspC

• Charcoal: https://amzn.to/469VnvF

• Graphite: https://amzn.to/46baULF

• Varnish: https://amzn.to/46d8j41

• Medium: https://amzn.to/4ms1AIi

• Fixative: https://amzn.to/3I2Js9S

• Spray bottle: https://amzn.to/4698NYQ

• Scott shop blue paper towels: https://amzn.to/47KvYKf

• Alcohol Wipes: https://amzn.to/3Vo56s1

• Power Sander: https://amzn.to/3I8dHMC

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

Got a graveyard of abandoned canvases in your art studio? You're not alone. Every artist has a pile of half-finished or fugly paintings collecting dust. But here's the good news: they're not failures. They're opportunities.

In this episode of the Honest Art® Podcast, I'm giving you 9 creative, cathartic, and sometimes rebellious ways to deal with those ghost canvases. From painting over them to cutting them into journals or even burning them in a ritual of release … you'll never look at abandoned work the same way again.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Honest Art Painting Workshop - Austin, TX October 22-26, 2025 : https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-october-2025

• Honest Art Society Monthly Membership: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Electric Sander: https://amzn.to/3V8e9xh

• Exacto Knife: https://amzn.to/3Vvqhsp

• Art From The Streets non-profit organization: https://artfromthestreets.org/

• Purchase Jodie's Honest Art Journal here: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/jodie-king-merch/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal

• Gesso Surface Prep Medium: https://amzn.to/3JTRu5r

• Episode 103: The Texture Toolbox: Tips on How to Elevate Your Art with Texture: https://jodieking.com/episode-103-the-texture-toolbox-tips-on-how-to-elevate-your-art-with-texture/

• Episode 16: How to Get Out of the Fugly Stage of Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-16-how-to-get-out-of-the-fugly-stage-of-art/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Think you need a perfect website to sell your art? Total BS. Here's what actually matters (and what to skip).

I've worked with countless artists who sold plenty before ever hitting "publish" on a site. But if you do have a website, you'd better make sure it's not silently sabotaging your sales.

In this episode of the Honest Art® Podcast, I'm breaking down exactly what artist websites need to connect with collectors (and the fluff you can ditch right now).

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Save On Your First Year of Artwork Archive: https://www.artworkarchive.com/jk

• Join the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Learn More about In-Person Workshops with Jodie: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Check out Jodie's website here: www.jodieking.com

• Join Jodie's Email List here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist

• Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/

• Learn How to Hang & Wire a Painting: https://www.jodiekingart.com/how-to-hang-a-painting

• Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/

• Episode 67: Fight Me! Yes, An Artist Needs An Email List With Yasmine Kashefi: https://jodieking.com/episode-67-fight-me-yes-an-artist-needs-an-email-list-with-yasmine-kashefi/

• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/

• VSCO photo editing platform: https://www.vsco.co/

• Matte Varnish: https://amzn.to/3JHIsbH

• Let's be Instagram friends!: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_king_/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

If all you can say about your art is how you made it, you're missing the point. Process isn't connection. And connection is everything.

Too many artists default to the "recipe list" when asked about their work. "I used bright colors, layered some texture, tried a new medium …" That's safe. That's surface-level. That's BORING.

In today's episode, I'm calling out the truth: "good enough" art is dead art. Social media pressures, perfectionism, and fear of vulnerability can sneak in and steal the soul from our work. And when that happens, collectors don't connect, communities don't resonate, and even we as artists stop feeling excited about our creations.

The good news? You can bring the magic back and connect to your art again.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• (Song) Max McNown - A Lot More Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2BQK2hO5HI

• Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast