If you are afraid to change your art style because you might lose collectors, this episode will set you free.

After 22 years as a professional artist, I have evolved through more styles than I can count. From sassy word paintings to farm animals to mixed media to abstract expressionism, every shift came with fear.

What if they leave?

What if I lose momentum?

What if I ruin my brand?

Here is the truth. Changing your style is not betrayal. Staying stuck is.

When artists cling to a style just because it sells, they start to resent their work. Curiosity fades. Experimentation stops. The creative fire dims. And eventually, the business plateaus, too.

In this episode, I share how to evolve your art style without losing your audience and why your voice matters more than your visual language.

You will learn:

Why your style is not your identity.

How to bring collectors along in the process

The one mindset shift that keeps your brand from going stagnant

Collectors are not just buying your art. They are buying your courage, your voice, and your evolution.

If you're feeling the itch to experiment, this is your permission slip.

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:

• Join me for an in-person workshop: https://jodieking.com/workshop

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

• Looking for an artist community? Join us in the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• View some of Jodie's Past Work and How It's Evolved: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/sold-works?page=1

• Not sure about your artistic voice? Listen to Episode 95: Unleashing Your Inner Rebel: 10 Tips to Owning Your Voice

• Discover Your Why with Episode 109: How to Turn Your Why Into Revenue

• 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 you love making art, but worry that building an art career will burn you out, this episode is for you.

Hustle culture is built on productivity and output, but artists don't thrive that way. Creativity needs openness, joy, and space. When you're depleted, you start avoiding the studio, your work feels flat, and you begin doubting yourself.

In Episode 141, Jodie breaks down how to design your art career around your real energy levels, not hustle culture. You'll learn how to find your creative rhythms, how to match tasks to high, medium, and low energy, and how time blocking can protect your creativity and help you sustain the long game.

Jodie also talks about why scarcity drains artists fast, and how multiple streams can create peace, reduce desperation, and make your work braver. And she calls out the boundary issues that deplete artists the most, including people pleasing, undercharging, and discounting from insecurity.

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:

• Curious about Studio Elite? Our next cohort starts late February 2026: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Learn more about Upcoming Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Looking for an art community? Join us in the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• You might also like Episode 137: Art Fair Application Secrets Every Artist Should Know: https://jodieking.com/episode-137-art-fair-application-secrets-every-artist-should-know/

• Jodie also talks about time management in Episode 111: The Hidden Studio Habits That Sabotage Your Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-137-art-fair-application-secrets-every-artist-should-know/

• Learn More about Commissions in Episode 41: How to Have Fun and Make Money with Commissions: https://jodieking.com/episode-41-how-to-have-fun-and-make-money-with-commissions/

• Interested in Licensing Your Art? Listen to Episode 134: The Art Licensing Playbook with Cat Coquillette: https://jodieking.com/episode-134-the-art-licensing-playbook-with-cat-coquillette/

• Learn How to Price Your Art So It Sells with Episode 69: https://jodieking.com/episode-69-best-of-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/

• 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

Stuck mid-painting and convinced you ruined it? You didn't. You're just in the fuglies.

In this episode, Jodie shares a 15-step checklist she uses to get out of the fog and back into flow. This isn't fluffy advice. These are practical, actionable questions you can ask the moment a painting turns muddy, confusing, or "I want to throw it away" ugly.

Takeaways you can use immediately:

✨How to spot when your painting needs more value contrast

✨How to avoid the mud zone by stepping away at the right time

✨How to adjust brushstrokes, lines, and sizes of color for more interest

✨Why "fucking it up" can actually be a win … as long as it's honest.

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:

• Curious about Studio Elite? Our next cohort starts late February 2026: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Learn more about Upcoming Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Improve Your Cohesive Colors with Color Course for Rebels 102: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

• Checklist on Getting Unstuck and Out of The Fuglies: https://www.jodiekingart.com/bye-bye-fuglies

• Posca Markers: https://amzn.to/4a1ox1Z

• Learn More about Values in Episode 124: 7 Art Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner: https://jodieking.com/episode-124-avoid-my-mistakes-7-art-tips-i-wish-i-knew-sooner/

• You'll Also Like: Episode 82: How to Choose Your Color Palette as an Artist: https://jodieking.com/episode-82-how-to-choose-your-color-palette-as-an-artist/

• Learn More About Adding Your Artistic Voice to Your Art in Episode 62: Elevate Your Representational Art with These Tips: https://jodieking.com/episode-62-elevate-your-representational-art-with-these-tips/

• 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

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission at no additional charge on your end. Thank you for supporting my channel!

If you want to sell more art, you may need to hire freelancers before you feel ready.

Trying to do everything yourself might feel responsible, but it's often the fastest way to burn out and stall your sales. Hiring doesn't have to be a full-time team or a huge commitment. Strategic, part-time help frees you up to make the art and respond to buyers consistently.

Jodie shares how to identify where you're getting bogged down, how to track your time, what tasks to outsource first, and how to set expectations so the freelancer you hire actually helps your sales grow.

You'll take away:

• Why "doing it all" makes you the bottleneck

• How to fire freelancers without blowing your budget

• What to outsource first to increase time, sales, and sanity

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:

• Curious about Studio Elite? Our next cohort starts February 2026: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Learn more about Upcoming Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

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

• Need help finding someone to outsource? Check out Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/

• Need help finding someone to outsource? Check out Fiver: http://www.fiver.com

• 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

Most artists quit in the messy middle before they can build their art career. Jodie Gear didn't. She built House of Gear by taking action before she felt ready.

In this episode, I'm talking with Jodie, who went from a corporate career and quiet creative longing to building a full-blown creative space and homewares brand in Australia.

Jodie shares how she learned to claim the identity of "artist, how belief became her turning point, and why she's focused on purpose, flow, and community while building something that's bigger than just selling paintings.

If you've been waiting to feel ready, this is your sign.

You don't need permission. You need intentional action.

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 a community like Jodie Gear mentioned in this episode? The next cohort of Studio Elite starts the week of February 23rd. Learn more & apply here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Check out Jodie Gear's homewares line, House of Gear, on her website: https://jodiegear.com/collections/jg-home

• Give Jodie Gear a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_gear_artist/

• Follow House of Gear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/house_of_gear_/

• Join the Honest Art® Society so you don't miss next week's Live with both Jodies from the House of Gear in Australia!!

• Listen to Jodie Gear's First Interview, Episode 76: The Life Changing Effects of An Artist Committing with Jodie Gear: https://jodieking.com/episode-76-the-life-changing-effects-of-an-artist-committing-with-jodie-gear/

• 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

Art fairs can completely change the trajectory of your art career, but most artists apply in a way that lowers their chances before a juror even looks twice.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to apply to art fairs with a stronger, more professional application package that gets noticed. From choosing the right fair for your style and price point, to submitting a cohesive body of work, to creating clean, high-quality photos and a booth shot that looks elevated and premium.

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 is getting started the week of February 23rd. Don't miss your chance to apply: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Use CaFÉ Call for Entry to Apply to Art Fairs: callforentry.org

• Join us inside of 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

Starting a painting is the hardest part. It can feel overwhelming, especially after time away from your studio. In this episode, I'll take you inside my art studio and share exactly how I start a painting when inspiration feels far away.

You'll learn why meditation is part of my creative process, how choosing fewer colors can unlock more freedom, and why every painting goes through the fugly stages. I'll break down the six phases of the creative process and show you how to move through the fog instead of quitting.

This episode is a permission slip to start messy, play again, and trust yourself.

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:

• This episode is a really great one to watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• Studio Elite is getting started the week of February 23rd. Don't miss your chance to apply!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

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

• The Palo Santo I Use: https://amzn.to/3Nv08ZC

• The Color Course for Rebels will help with composition and colors: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

• Learn more about The Mother Color™ color mixing: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/LX7esQzG/checkout

• Episode 124: 7 Art Techniques I Wish I Learned Sooner: https://jodieking.com/episode-124-avoid-my-mistakes-7-art-tips-i-wish-i-knew-sooner/

• Water Soluble Graphite: https://amzn.to/4bg9n9V

• Charcoal: https://amzn.to/49EVdhp

• Fat Sharpie: https://amzn.to/44VMXXT

• Graphite Pencils: https://amzn.to/3KX1n3e

• Fixative: https://amzn.to/4jt1kc4

• Episode 16: What to Do if Your Painting Is In the Fuglies: https://jodieking.com/episode-16-how-to-get-out-of-the-fugly-stage-of-art/

• Palette Knives: https://amzn.to/4pm4Lmc

• Pastels: https://amzn.to/4qxNveB

• Posca Markers: https://amzn.to/495n0HJ

• Scott Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/4jq2O6I

• Shop all supplies on my Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_

• Edge canvases: ​​https://www.jerrysartarama.com/the-edge-all-media-cotton-canvas-1-1-2-inch-boxes-of-three

• My favorite paint by Nova: https://novacolorpaint.com/

• Let's paint together at one of my workshops in 2026!: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• 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!

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

DISCLAIMER: Some links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission at no additional charge on your end. Thank you for supporting my channel!

2025 was messy, magical, and full of lessons. I'm sharing the truth about worth, fear, joy, and everything in between.

In fact, if 2025 had a theme, it would be uncertainty.

In this honest and emotional episode, I'm sharing what this wild year taught me … about self-worth, fear, faith, and the four beliefs that carried me through the chaos.

Inside you'll hear:

• They difference between confidence and worthiness

• Why fear can ride but never drive

• How joy and service can ground you when life feels unstable

If you've ever felt shaken, unsure, or ready for a reset … 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:

• Extended! You can snag the Color Course for Rebels Bundle until January 1st. Enjoy the Color Course for Rebels 101+102, The Mother Color™ Course, and Instagram for Artists for just $207: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/FtkRAtLt/checkout

• I do these episodes each year! Listen to Episode 94: From Art to Life: Lessons Learned in 2024

• Read the book that changed my mindset this year: Worthy by Jamie Kearn Lima: https://amzn.to/48UPS46

• Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my 2026 in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• I highly recommend reading The Alchemist by Paul Coelho: https://amzn.to/48VYNlX

• 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 your art isn't licensable? Wrong. Cat Coquillette is here to shatter every myth holding you back from royalties, confidence, and freedom. In fact, this episode is a masterclass in how artists actually get their work onto products at companies such as Target, Anthropologie, Netflix, Disney, and beyond. Within months, Cat was earning enough through licensing to pay her rent. Within a year, she quit her day job. Today, she runs a global brand from her laptop in Thailand.

In this episode, we dive deep into the licensing world. The truth, the myths, the mistakes, the contracts, the payouts, and the timelines no one tells you about. Cat explains how to pitch manufacturers, how to know if your art is licensable, how royalties work, and how to protect yourself legally so you never end up with a sad little 76-cent royalty check.

What you'll learn:

• Why your art doesn't need to be perfect to be licensable

• How to identify trends without selling your soul

• The simplest way to pitch manufacturers today

• How royalty payments actually work

• And how to know if licensing is right for your art practice

This episode will light a fire under you. Whether you're brand new or dreaming big, Cat gives you the exact steps to start today.

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:

• Extended! You can snag the Color Course for Rebels Bundle until January 1st. Enjoy the Color Course for Rebels 101+102, The Mother Color™ Course, and Instagram for Artists for just $207: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/FtkRAtLt/checkout

• Check out Cat's Website

• Check out Cat's Full Collection Deck that she has graciously shared with us: https://catcoq.com/licensing-expo-2025

• See the Courses Cat Has to Offer; Especially her course on licensing - The Art of Collections™

• View Cat's Portfolio

• Learn More about Cat's Private Mentorship Community, The CatCoq Collective™: https://www.catcoq-collections.com/

• Society6: www.society6.com

• Jessi Raulet, who owns EttaVee, is an abstract artist who is successful in licensing her art. View her work.

• Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my upcoming in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Cat's Agency: Jewel Branding

• 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

Galleries, pricing, and painting meltdowns … I'm answering all of your juiciest art questions in this season's Ask Me Anything. No fluff, no filters, just honest, messy, art-life talk.

We're diving into everything from what galleries want to see on the back of your canvas, to how to price your work online, to that universal "am I overworking this?" panic we all know too well.

In this episode, I share:

• The 4 things you should always write on the back of your paintings

• My favorite art biz tools (and a few health ones too)

• Why you should always post your prices online

• How to tell the difference between creative flow and frustration

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:

• Extended! You can snag the Color Course for Rebels Bundle until January 1st. Enjoy the Color Course for Rebels 101+102, The Mother Color™ Course, and Instagram for Artists for just $207: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/FtkRAtLt/checkout

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

• Looking for More Q&A?

• Ask Me Anything, Part 5

• Ask Me Anything, Part 4

• Ask Me Anything, Part 3

• Ask Me Anything, Part 2

• Ask Me Anything, Part 1

• Check out the Do Not Age Products I love (and be sure to use code SMOKESHOW to save 10%!)

• SIRT6Activator for Energy: https://donotage.org/sirt6-activator

• Pure Berberine for Insulin Sensitivity: https://donotage.org/pure-berberine

• Creatine Monohydrate for Strength and Endurance: https://donotage.org/creatine

• Pure NMN for Energy: https://donotage.org/pure-nmn

• Pure TMG for Cellular Health: https://donotage.org/pure-tmg

• My favorite pre-stretched and gesso'd canvases by EDGE: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/the-edge-all-media-cotton-canvas-1-1-2-inch-boxes-of-three

• Want to grow in your art, your art business, and have support while you do it? Join the Honest Art® Society.

• Episode 90: Color Values & Your Art: The One Thing You Need to Elevate Your work

• Episode 125: Stop Copying. Start Creating: Reference vs Imagination

• No website? Check out Artwork Archive (Save 20% with this link!)

• Learn How to Use Instagram to Sell. Episode 126: From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram

• Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells)

• Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my upcoming in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• 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