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This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore get down to the brass tacks of Social Media with Mary Syring and Jessica Violetta.  Get ready for a plethora of stats, and data about Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  In this episode we will cover:

1. Which platforms do we use and Why
2. How much time do we spend on Social Media
3. Pros and Cons
4. One tip

The episode ends with a delightful story about Michaelangelo and the Sistine Chapel.

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

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• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

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This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore travel all the way to Spain to interview Dulk!  

Antonio Segura, known as Dulk, shares his experience creating and destroying his incredible sculpture for the Protegix Allo Que Estimes.  

Antonio describes his process and preference for acrylic paint.  He also shares his experience creating a beautiful new art book.  

Antonio describes his new show at Thinkspace, and so much more.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for a delightful artist interview with Sirron Norris.  

Sirron is an amazing artist located in the Mission District of San Francisco.  He has completed three San Francisco Hearts, the artist behind the pilot of Bob’s Burgers, and so much more.  

Sirron recounts his artist journey from college till the present, and describes his love for cartooning and teaching youth.  Prepare to be delighted this week with Sirron Norris.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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As artists we are always told to have a thick skin, because you will experience a lot of rejection,  But, that doesn't mean rejection is easy.  It hurts, and can be damaging to our psyche.  

This week, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa break it down for you.  The ladies discuss the science behind rejection,  What happens in our brains, and how it impacts your outlook, behavior, and performance.  

They also give helpful ways to handle those ‘No thank yous’.  The episode ends with a fun bunch of Artnews segments to help soften the blows of life as an artist.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

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Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa with their special guest, Troy Brooks!  Troy is an amazing artist who works in oils and dry mediums.  

Troy explains why he creates what he does and how the magic happens.  He also talks about generating viral content for Tik Tok and his true passions.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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What is an Art Market?  How are they different from Art Galleries?  Has the sales model for selling art changed?  How does this impact you as an artist?  Listen this week to Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they answer all of these burning questions?  

The ladies end the episode with a fun Art News segment about Ai Wei Wei  Get inspired this week and let’s create! 

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an inspiring conversation with Cailtin Hackett.  

Caitlin explains her Instagram success story and tells us why she is pursuing a different focus in her art career.  She describes her process and what inspires her.  Cailtin also defines the symbolism and unique meanings in her lexicon of symbols used in her art.  

Cailtin describes the process to becoming a tattoo artist, and shares her journey thus far.  

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

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This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss the benefits of having an art niche.  They uncover the five elements to help you determine your niche, and list the most popular niches for artists to paint.  

The episode ends with the verification changes happening on Instagram and Facebook.    

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join us this week for a wonderful interview with the incredibly talented Sandra Yagi!  Sandra has a fascinating journey to becoming an artist.  

She comes from Denver, Colorado and graduated with a Masters in Business.  Sandra used her math skills to figure out how she could be a full time artist for the rest of her life.  On her journey as an artist she had the opportunity to paint a custom leather jacket for Axl Rose of Guns and Roses.  

Sandra is also very involved in her community and has been for quite some time.  She is on the board of the Northern California Women’s Caucus for the Arts. 

 Sandra creates amazing surreal art, as well as giving back to her community.  Stay and listen for some inspiration.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Why do you create art?  Why do you paint what you paint?  Why is this so hard?  Let’s get into it this week.  Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore unpack the giant question of Why.  

What is your Why?  Do you know it yet?  If not, have no fear, we will help you get there with some simple questions, advice, and techniques to narrow down your purpose.  

You can also watch the Simon Sinek Ted Talk, in which he explains the purpose and magic behind understanding and clearly explaining your Why.  

See Simon Sinek's Ted Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action/comments

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/