Andrea Ehrhardt is an award-winning muralist, author, and art business coach based in Springfield, Missouri. She has painted large-scale murals across the world, for clients from Bass Pro Shops to Sony and Walmart. Andrea is the founder of the Artist Academy, where she mentors aspiring artists to build thriving creative careers, and host of the Artist Academy Podcast. Her book, Mural Money, offers a practical guide to turning artistic passion into a sustainable business. Balancing her art business with motherhood, Andrea continues to inspire artists worldwide through her work and teachings.

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In this episode, professional pet portrait artist Jessica King opens up about how going live every day on TikTok helped her overcome fear, build a loyal audience, and grow a successful art business. We talk about developing confidence, managing burnout, working with neurodivergence, balancing life as a full-time artist, and the power of showing up even when you don’t feel ready.

In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #15 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition, a cat's eye.

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Carla Grace is one of the most respected wildlife artists working today. Born in Zimbabwe and now based in Australia, she’s built a career creating emotionally powerful, hyper-realistic portraits of wild animals that have captured the attention of collectors and fans around the world.

In this conversation, she shares the behind-the-scenes of life as a full-time artist, what it takes to grow a sustainable art business, and how she balances motherhood with ambition.

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Want to Learn Calligraphy? Beginner Calligraphy Tips, Tools & Inspiration.

If you're ready to start your calligraphy journey, this is the perfect video for you! Join me as I chat with Lyndsey Gribble from Wild Sea Calligraphy, a professional modern calligrapher and teacher based in the UK.

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Ann Kullberg is an internationally acclaimed colored pencil artist, author, and educator who has been a leading voice in the colored pencil community for over 30 years. She is the founder of COLOR Magazine, and has written many best-selling books that have helped thousands of artists master the medium of colored pencils. Through her tutorials, courses, and website AnnKullberg.com, Ann continues to inspire and support artists at every stage of their creative journey.

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Falling in love with oil painting after starting with coloured pencils, finding creative freedom in large scale artworks, working smarter to balance art with family life and why choosing the right paper is the key to incredible fine art prints. Plus, how to ship your art without it getting damaged.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #86 – A Dog’s Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #28 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the stunning detail of a dog’s eye.

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Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Brooklyn Hill @bhillstudio

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The emotional connection with horses that creates soulful art, trusting your intuition and letting go of perfectionism, balancing art with family life and becoming a professional equine artist after a career in art therapy. Plus, the value of community for helping artists step out of their comfort zone.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #28 – A Riding Boot

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #28 from the Practice Journal: Equine Edition. Follow along as we focus on the textural details of a riding boot.

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Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

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Victoria Scotti @victoriascotti_art

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Letting go of perfectionism, finding your own unique art style, starting to sell before you feel ready and navigating fear and self doubt. Plus, building an art business with realistic expectations.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #33 – A Barn Owl

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #33 from the Practice Journal: British Wildlife Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing a barn owl.

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Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Lauren Kline @laurenklineart

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Does practice really make perfect? Is one big practice session better than lots of shorter ones? How can artists fit practice into a busy schedule?

Artist Sema Martin takes a deep dive into the world of practice, with some surprising results.

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Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

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Balancing art and parenting, how to reignite your artistic inspiration, experimenting with new mediums, navigating the world of art business and marketing and shipping your work internationally. Plus, how to grow as an artist using the power of community.

Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #19 - A Cheetah Eye

In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #19 from the Practice Journal: African Wildlife Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a horse’s eye.

Presenter:

Sema Martin @artistsemamartin

Guest:

Lindsay Wlodarski @pixiegracedesigns_art

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