2024 — the year of self-worth.

As the year comes to a close, I’m reflecting on all the growth, lessons, and beautiful moments that shaped 2024. From learning to believe in myself to deepening friendships and embracing unexpected challenges, this year has been a RIDE. 

So in this week’s special podcast episode, I dive into all the ups, the downs, lessons learned, and growth I’ve experienced over the past 12 months. While some lessons were easier to learn than others, I truly believe that, in the end, it’s all been to help me become the best version of myself.

Let’s get REALLY messy and celebrate the end of an unforgettable year together!

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:

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

• See all of Jodie’s 2025 in-person workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery: https://anneneilsonfineart.com/artist/jodie-king 

• Shop Jodie’s Available Art: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/available-paintings 

• Episode 61: How to Host a Group Art Exhibition with Stephanie Moore, Ana Stapleton, and Jodie King: https://jodieking.com/episode-61-how-to-host-a-group-art-exhibition-with-stephanie-moore-ana-stapleton-and-jodie-king/ 

• Austin City Limits: https://www.aclfestival.com/    

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

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

This week’s episode has a very special guest! 

Meet Margie Woods — a soul-centered artist who I’ve brought in to talk more about how art helps us heal. 

We’ll talk about her journey as a mixed media artist, photographer, creativity coach, and therapist and how she uses art as a mode of healing and self-expression with herself and her clients. We’ll also talk about how to detach yourself from the outcomes, embrace the rawness of creativity, and help others find freedom through art. 

And because Margie is also part of our current Studio Elite cohort, you'll hear firsthand what it’s like inside. Don’t miss 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:

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

• See all of Jodie’s in-person workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• The Four-Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary by Angeles Arrien: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Fold-Way-Walking-Warrior-Visionary/dp/0062500597  

• Check out Margie’s website: Language of the Soul - www.languageofthesoulart.com   

• Stay in touch with Margie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/language_of_the_soul_studio/ 

• Margie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/languageofthesoul/ 

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

As an artist, you’ll eventually face donation requests to have your art auctioned off for a good cause. And while it is an absolute honor, how do you decide which requests to accept — and which to politely decline? 

In this episode, I’m sharing the art of setting boundaries and making thoughtful decisions when it comes to donating your work. Because yes, donating your art can be incredibly rewarding — but only if you approach it with intention and clarity. 

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:

• Applications are now open for Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Epidermolysis Bullosa: https://www.ebresearch.org/

• Yellowstone Academy: https://yellowstoneschools.org/    

• Susan G Koman: https://www.komen.org/support-resources/tools/komen-education-materials/
• National Breast Cancer Foundation: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/  

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

Trying to get your work into galleries? You need to know how to properly wire and hang your art first!

In this episode, we’re talking about the nitty-gritty details of preparing your art for gallery exhibitions — specifically wiring and hanging. I’ll share the exact, step-by-step process I use to comply with gallery standards and the must-have resources you need to make it happen. 

Tune in, take notes, and let’s get messy!

*Full disclosure, I am an affiliate. That means I may make a small commission if you make a purchase on Amazon through my affiliate link. 

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:

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

• Download the PDF Guide to go alongside this episode: https://www.jodiekingart.com/how-to-hang-a-painting

• OOK D-Rings: https://amzn.to/3CXeA7t  

• Braided Wire: https://amzn.to/4fBBH69 

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

When it comes to creating honest art, color values are EVERYTHING. They set the mood, build depth, and create that undeniable connection in a piece. 

If you’re wondering what might be missing in your work, tune into this episode to learn more about the basics of color values, how they set the mood, and why balancing high and low contrasts can give your art a powerful edge.

This is one lesson you don’t want to miss!

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:

• Grab the Color Course for Rebels 101 & 102 on sale during Black Friday: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

• Shop my Nova Paint Bundle: https://novacolorpaint.com/pages/artists/jodie-king 

• Grab a Patreon subscription on sale during Black Friday: patreon.com/honestartpodcast

• Want to sling some paint in person? Sign up for my Austin, TX workshop: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-february-2025 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

Think it’s too late to pursue your art career? Think again.

In this episode, I’m talking to Caleigh Parsons, an artist who started painting in her 40s and is now making some MOVES. We’ll unpack her journey from gallery owner to artist, how powerful a community is for growing, and how creating your own opportunities can take you further than you’d ever imagined.

We talk about redefining what it means to be an artist — and why the right time to start is whenever you decide to. Get ready for a powerful conversation that will inspire, especially if you’re a new artist.

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:

• Get on my email list to save on Color Course for Rebels + Patreon subscriptions during Black Friday: https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist 

• Rebel Artists Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety  

• Color Course for Rebels 101 & 102: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

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

• Episode 84: How Artists Can Let Go of Perfection and Play More With Nina Berenato: https://jodieking.com/episode-84-how-artists-can-let-go-of-perfection-and-play-more-with-nina-berenato/ 

• Hear Sarah Blakely’s (the founder of Spanx) story: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/sara-blakely-founder-of-spanx

• Stay in touch with Caleigh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleighparsonsart/ 

• Check out Caleigh’s original artwork here: https://caleighparsonsart.com/ 

• Sign up for the Honest Art Workshop in Austin, TX: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-february-2025 

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

It’s time for another “Ask Me Anything” episode! I’m answering listener questions with my raw, honest opinion on all things art, and your career as an artist. 

And while I get a lot of listener questions about ALL KINDS of things, on this week’s episode, I’m digging into some specifics when it comes to pricing and selling your art. 

We’ll talk through questions like: 

• Should you use artists platforms that promise to “do it all for you”?

• How can you effectively price your art (so it sells for all it’s worth)?

• How do you deal with scammers when selling art?

And of course, plenty more.

Don’t forget — if you want to submit your own questions to be featured in my next Ask Me Anything, you can do so on my Patreon: http://patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

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:

• Color Course for Rebels 102: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

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

• Ask Me Anything, Part III: https://jodieking.com/episode-66-ask-me-anything-your-burning-questions-answered-part-3/ 

• 20% off Artwork Archive: https://www.artworkarchive.com/jk 

• Squarespace website builder: https://www.squarespace.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/ 

• Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/ 

• Active Campaign: https://www.activecampaign.com/ 

• Episode 87: How Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back as an Artist (& What to do About it): https://jodieking.com/episode-87-how-imposter-syndrome-is-holding-you-back-as-an-artist-what-to-do-about-it/ 

• Episode 74: Level Up Your Art With Glazes, Varnishes, & Fixatives: https://jodieking.com/episode-74-level-up-your-art-with-glazes-varnishes-fixatives/

• Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/ 

• Degas Fixative Spray: https://amzn.to/3AquDtT 

• Krylon Fixative Spray: https://amzn.to/4fDEUSk 

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  

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

The number one thing holding you back in your art? Self-doubt. That feeling of not-enoughness. That wondering if you’re even a real artist because you didn’t go to art school, you don’t have all the fancy supplies, you’re painting at your kitchen table…I could go on. 

It’s time to tell that voice to take a hike, y’all. Our work as artists is too important to be shut down and held back by imposter syndrome.

In this episode of The Honest Art Podcast, we’ll dig into things like:

• Why the fugly stage of your art isn’t a reflection of you as an artist

• How feelings of worthiness impact your art career (business-wise AND creatively)

• A few tools to help you break free from imposter syndrome as an artist

Let’s get you back to the canvas, my friend.

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:

• Color Course for Rebels 102: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

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

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

I’m getting EXTRA honest in this episode of the Honest Art Podcast. We’re talking menopause — more specifically, my personal experience with it and its unexpected impact on my creativity.

I’m leaving no stone unturned. You’re going to hear about my menopause symptoms, how I knew it was time to go to the doctor, how I improved those symptoms, and what it all showed me about art AND myself along the way.

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:

• Sign up for the Honest Art Workshop in Austin, TX: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-february-2025 

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources, AND links to my favorite supplies: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• Join my Patreon: Rebel Elite Tier to see all my favorite supplements through my menopause journey: patreon.com/honestartpodcast  

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

From Picasso to Beyoncé, there’s a laundry list of artists who have changed their style and still found success (myself included!). There’s no need to put yourself or your art in a box. In fact, when you honor that shift…THAT’S when the real fun happens!

In this episode, we’re talking about how embracing that evolution is crucial to keeping your creativity alive and your career thriving. More specifically, we’ll discuss:

• How the greats used multiple artistic styles and still found success

• How my style has shifted in my own art career

• How flexibility with style helps us make better art

• Bridging the gap between artists and buyers, and giving both parties what they want (read: so you can keep making money even when your style changes!)

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: 

• Sign up for the Honest Art Workshop in Austin, TX: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-february-2025 

• Color Course for Rebels 101: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr101  

• Shop my art here: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/available-paintings 

• Picasso’s style periods: https://www.invaluable.com/blog/picassos-periods-a-timeline/?srsltid=AfmBOoqr0uI6Hqw4_wzP5dIPwt143p33rYeejgakPLijzyxbwPMtIJxN 

• Basquiat's style periods: https://www.myartbroker.com/artist-jean-michel-basquiat/articles/graffiti-to-gallery-the-evolution-of-basquiat 

• The Commune: https://www.thecommuneatx.com/ 

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

• Subscribe to my Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to additional art career resources: patreon.com/honestartpodcast 

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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