Takeaways

1. Use your artwork to quietly talk about things that are important to you.

2. If you’ve never made paper I highly recommend. It’s like magic.

3. ATCs (artist trading cards) are great because: 1) it’s a great way to get unstuck, 2) it’s not a big commitment, and 3) there is no monetary incentive.

4. Take the time to find out what other people think and feel about things. Don’t just keep scrolling.

5. If I agree to do something, I'm not going to do it half assed I'm going to do it whole assed.

6. Being reliable, responsible, and a nice person to be around and matters just as much as the art.

Mentioned in this episode

Follow Mel Kolstad on Instagram

Mel Kolstad’s website

Mel Kostad’s TedX talk - Channeling Your Inner Kid for Your Career

ATCs for All Artist Trading Cards

Themla Sadoff Center for the Arts

The Exquisite Uterus Project

Arnold Grummer’s

United States Postal Service Ruth Asawa stamps