Is your creativity losing the battle against life's demands? In this episode, I talk about the uncomfortable truth about why consistency, not talent or inspiration, is the real secret to showing up. I'll break down practical time-blocking strategies that protect your creative sessions, techniques that build resilience, and studio habits that generate consistent flow. 

If you want to maintain your creative practice, consistency is the way to do 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 more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

• Join my email list here:https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist 

• Episode 110: Benny Bing Talks Artistic Process, Representation, and Finding His Voice in the Art World: https://jodieking.com/episode-110-benny-bing-talks-artistic-process-representation-and-finding-his-voice-in-the-art-world/ 

• Check out my Mini-Course: An Artist’s Guide to Instagram: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout 

• Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern Lima: https://amzn.to/438JrsB 

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

• Painter’s drop cloth: https://amzn.to/43rAkC2 

• Palo Santo: https://amzn.to/3SOz0UU 

• Listen to my guided meditation here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation 

• Screws and anchors: https://amzn.to/3H12mgt  

• Painter’s easel: https://amzn.to/4kxWEkE 

• 4mil roll of plastic to mix paint on: https://amzn.to/4kuo8aG 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

This guest interview is everything I’ve been waiting to share since 2020. I’ve been a fan of this artist’s work since first glance, and today, I finally get to welcome him to the show.

In this episode, the highly talented, highly sought-after Benny Bing — whose work has been collected by celebrities like Alicia Keys, Dave Chappelle, and The Weeknd  — and I dive into what raw, authentic creativity looks like. We’ll talk about:

• Benny's art serving as a profound exploration of black identity, gender, and human complexity

• The importance of finding your unique artistic voice through consistent practice and personal reflection

• Why passion and professional success can absolutely go hand in hand

Don't miss the episode that will inspire, challenge, and reignite your creative spirit. 

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:

• Stay in touch with Benny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennybing/?hl=en 

• See more of Benny’s work: https://www.bennybing.com/

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

"Why do you create art?" is a question that stumps many artists, but it’s one everyone should know the answer to. Why? Because your WHY is your most powerful business tool, and getting clear on it may be the thing you need to sell more art in 2025.

But here’s the thing — it’s already something you have inside you. It just needs to be uncovered. In this episode, I’ll show you how to do it, and you’ll walk away with practical exercises you can use to get introspective, regardless of where you find yourself in your art career. 

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 more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Episode 107: Art Buying Trends in 2025: https://jodieking.com/episode-107-art-buying-trends-in-2025/ 

• Episode 105: How to Craft An Artist Statement That Drives Sales: https://jodieking.com/episode-105-how-to-craft-an-artist-statement-that-drives-sales/ 

• Let’s paint together at one of my workshops!: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• The Honest Art Mixed Media Journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal?_pos=1&_sid=31d1beb07&_ss=r 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

Join me as I welcome art consultant Amy Sawtelle to the show for an insider's look at the world of art consulting. Amy and I talk about how consultants like her bridge the gap between creativity, passion, and building a thriving art career. 

We’ll dig into topics like how artists can find the right consultant, what services they provide, and why maintaining your authentic artistic voice remains your strongest selling point. 

If you're ready to move beyond the studio and start selling your art, this one’s for you!

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 more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

• Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/ 

• Episode 107: Art Buying Trends in 2025: https://jodieking.com/episode-107-art-buying-trends-in-2025/ 

• Stay in touch with Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysawtelledesign/ 

• Learn more about Amy’s consulting business: https://www.amysawtelle.com/ 

• Visit the Sawtelle Studio: https://www.amysawtelle.com/sawtellestudio 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

The art market is shifting — do you know what it means for your work? In this episode, I’m digging into some surprising shifts reshaping how art is bought and sold today. I’ll cover which demographics are driving sales, why some artists flourish online while traditional venues struggle, and the growing appetite for authentic storytelling.

If you’re ready to put yourself out there and start selling your art in 2025, this episode is a must-listen!

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 more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Data Dive: Fine-Art Sales at Auction Are Down Nearly 30 Percent in the First Half of 2024: https://news.artnet.com/market/data-dive-fine-art-sales-down-2532712 

• Christie’s Fine Art Auction House: https://www.christies.com/ 

• Saatchi Online Gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/ 

• Learn more about Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

• Art Biz Mini Course: An Artist's Guide to Instagram: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

Ready for some honest talk about the artist’s journey? In this episode, I’m back to answer more of your questions! From the sting of art show rejections and how to know when to keep pushing, to the logistics like how to price and ship your work, I’m here for you. No matter where you’re at in your art career, be sure to tune in — this episode will have valuable information for you! 

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 us at [email protected]

Resources mentioned: 

• Ask Me Anything, Part I: https://jodieking.com/episode-19-ask-me-anything-your-questions-answered/

• Ask Me Anything, Part II: https://jodieking.com/episode-33-ask-me-anything-your-burning-art-biz-questions-answered-part-2/  

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

• Ask Me Anything, Part IV: https://jodieking.com/episode-88-ask-me-anything-your-burning-questions-answered-part-4/ 

• Attend one of Jodie’s Honest Art® painting workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

• Learn more about the Honest Art® Society membership: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

• Learn more about the Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr  

• Learn more about my Studio Elite mentorship program: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ 

• Glassine used to roll your canvas with before shipping: https://amzn.to/3Rliw63 

• An Artist’s Guide To Instagram Mini Course: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout 

• Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/ 

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

• Episode 29: Art Critiques: It’s More Than Just Being Told You Suck: https://jodieking.com/episode-29-art-critiques-its-more-than-just-being-told-you-suck/ 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

Let's face it, the words "artist statement" or "bio" are words we artists love to ignore. Working on crafting a statement feels like administrative purgatory, and we’ll avoid it at any cost. But this small piece of writing is one of the most powerful tools you can use to get your art in front of the right people. 

In this episode, I'm breaking down how to craft yours and I’ll show you how to do it in a way that truly reflects your unique artistic voice and vision. Writing about your art is about to become so much easier!

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 more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

• Episode 34: How to Get Your Art Into a Gallery: https://jodieking.com/episode-34-how-to-get-your-art-into-a-gallery/ 

• Episode 70: How Artists Can Get Noticed In The Media with PR Expert Nina Sadauskas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALXvdmhxS0&list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF&index=35  

• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ 

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

• Art Biz for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/artbizforrebels 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

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

Why would an art podcast feature an episode about supplements? Because our physical well-being directly impacts our creative output! 

In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I sit down with Alan Graves from DoNotAge.org to talk about maintaining energy and mental clarity through different life stages. You’ll also hear about my personal journey with their supplements, and how it completely revitalized my creativity when I was in a slump. 

Taking care of your health and vitality is just as important as practicing your craft. Make sure you tune into the full episode to find out how you can do both!

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 

• Learn more about DoNotAge.org: https://donotage.org/ 

• Keep up with Alan and the DoNotAge.org team on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/do.not.age 

• See all of DoNotAge.org’s products (USE CODE: SMOKESHOW): https://donotage.org/products 

• Listen to Professor Gorbunova's TED talk on hyaluronic acid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGzenQjZ_pU 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

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

Flat art? Not anymore. We’re about to add some serious dimension! 

In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I dive into how texture can elevate your work. You’ll see a few of my favorite ways to do it as I walk you through each step. From repurposing leftover paint "skins" to experimenting with unconventional materials like silicon caulk and plaster, you’ll get messy right alongside me and explore adding a whole new layer to your art!

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 

• 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/ 

• The Honest Art Mixed Media Journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal?_pos=1&_sid=31d1beb07&_ss=r 

• Shop my favorite tools used in this episode at my Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

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

For anyone who's ever wondered if their dream is too big — or if they have what it takes to get there — this week’s episode will encourage you to reach for more. Join me and my guest, Broadway star Morgan Anita Wood, as we talk about her journey to starring in one of the world’s most famous productions, Hamilton. 

If you’re lacking inspiration or encouragement, tune in to refuel your creativity!

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:

• Stay in touch with Morgan Anita on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwood2013/ 

• Book a Broadway Plus: Broadway VIP Experiences with Morgan Anita: https://www.broadwayplus.com/artists/morgan-wood 

• Learn more about Hamilton on Broadway: https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/ 

• Join me in Santa Fe, NM, for an Honest Art® Workshop: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget 

• Learn more about joining the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety 

• Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima: https://amzn.to/4bHsOa1 

• Episode 15: The Power of Art & Community With Becky Joan Springer: https://jodieking.com/episode-15-the-power-of-art-community-with-becky-joan-springer/ 

• Episode 77: How Your Art Validates the Human Experience: https://jodieking.com/episode-77-how-your-art-validates-the-human-experience/ 

• Learn more about The Color Purple on Broadway: https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-color-purple-broadway/ 

• 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/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA