In this episode Sarah J. Schwartz and I chat about her career as an abstract artist balanced with a product design job at Apple and roots in architecture.

We talk :

- 9-5 jobs and 5-9 passion

- Being a Full time artist vs Part- Time artist

- How architecture has influenced her painting style

- The mix of tradition and the contemporary

- Finding growth and accessibility on instagram

- Signing with Liz Lidgett's Gallery

- Which is more profitable: Selling on IG or through galleries

- How to discover and submit to galleries

Informed by her training, Schwartz explores duality and dialogue in her work, pushing the boundaries of materials and techniques to investigate their expressive capacities. She finds joy in navigating constraints, breaking rules with particular decisions and curious moments.

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Deep dive with me on my personal artistic journey navigating burnout and sharing how I found inspiration and the determination to never give up. I talk strategy and acceptance from a holistic perspective on the body and art.

In this episode, we're tackling the inevitable creative block that often creeps in, especially towards the end of a hectic year. Join me as I share my top 5 tips to reignite your creative spark and get back into the flow.

Here are a few ideas to get you started on your way to recovering your artist/ boss persona, even in the hard moments.

The 100 Day Art Challenge

Change Your Medium

Get Outside

Movement

Indulge

Cold Water Plunge

Giving Yourself Grace

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In this episode I chat with Zoë Goetzmann, an Arts and Fashion Writer, Curator, Gallerist, and Podcast Host.

She shares about her creative upbringing and her thesis "Artists on Instagram" that sparked a blossoming career in the arts. Her interviews with art world-related entrepreneurs like Ashley Longshore , Julia S Powell, & Dan Lam, uncover how they used Instagram as a way to promote and sell their art on Instagram. She shared her findings on Artsy.net and also writes for Create! Magazine.

We talk feminism, art history, gallery pop ups, starting a platform, artist statements, and of course instagram.

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This episode is for all levels of art collectors. Whether you just bought a new home and are looking to start collecting art for the first time or you have been collecting art for years and want to hear the new tips and tricks from the artist herself. Listen for insider secrets for both novices and connoisseurs.

I cover:

-Collecting for all budgets

-Art as an investment

-Different Sizing and Mediums

-Framing tips and options

-Creating a Gallery Wall

-Trying out art in your space.

-AI and Photoshop to see art in your home.

-Decorating ideas

-Working with the artist to find the best piece

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My guest artist Sara Glupker and I speak about how to thrive as an artist in any economy and how to survive the recession. As an artist for over 20 years, Sara has seen it all. We also discuss the past recession in 2007 and how she outlasted many others who quit their passion.

Learn how to:

- Adjust your practice for longevity

- Find collectors unaffected by the market

- History on Patrons of the Arts

- Connect deeper with an email list

- Collaborating For Success

- Networking outside the art field

Stay tuned until the end to hear about her most genius idea, and how to utilize AirB&B as a place to share your art.

Sara Glupker is an award-winning painter who works out of her studio in Michigan. She earned her B.F.A. in Painting from Western Michigan University in 2005 and has been working as a professional artist for nearly two decades. Sara works with acrylic, watercolor and gouache and her expressive and representational paintings are described as colorful, joyful and whimsical

In this episode I speak on my latest experiences working as an artist with non- profits, and how that expanded my audience and added new meaning into my life and career.

I touch on:

-How to get my artwork seen by more people.

-Building Community and Real Relationships with your Collectors.

-Finding your passion and what you really care about.

-Adding depth and meaning to your art, therefore increasing its value.

-Finding joy and meaning in your career through giving.

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Want to find out what happens when you channel your inner "Bad Girl" energy into your career?

We talk about:

🖤 The Transformation of Art from a Hobby into an Income Stream

🖤 A New Way to View our Bodies and Live Shamelessly

🖤 Getting Published and Calling in Oppertunities

🖤 Self Care That Actually Feels Good

ashley trabue (she/they) is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist and educator currently based in Portland, Maine. Her chapbook, Vertebrae, was published by Dancing Girl Press in 2019, and her artwork has been collected internationally and exhibited and published in places like Nashville Review, Museum 21C and Art Design Consultants.

Ashley is the founder of Creative Self-Love Club, an online coaching community for creatives and artists from around the world and the creator of the Take Back Your Body, a project that supports radical self-acceptance through the painting process.

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Join us on an insightful journey into the world of balancing a creative career with the joys of motherhood. In this podcast Michelle Schultz shares her juxtaposition of her passion for art with the responsibilities of motherhood.

Through heartfelt anecdotes and practical tips, Schultz shares her unique approach to nurturing artistic expression within her family dynamic. From painting sessions with her children to fostering an environment of freedom and respect through the use of professional materials, she offers a refreshing perspective on the intersection of creativity and motherhood.

Whether you're a fellow artist seeking inspiration or a parent looking to cultivate creativity in your household, this podcast provides invaluable insights and encouragement.

Tune in to explore the beautiful tapestry of art and motherhood, and learn how to find harmony between passion and family.

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In this episode, we dive into the serene world of Katie Bacon, a talented artist based in the New York City. Despite the urban hustle surrounding her, Katie finds solace and inspiration in the natural world, which she beautifully translates onto her canvas through meditative painting. Join us as we explore Katie's unique journey, from her early influences to her artistic process, discovering how she intertwines her love for nature and spirituality with her passion for art.

Through intimate conversations and captivating anecdotes, Katie shares her insights on finding peace in the midst of chaos, the symbiotic relationship between art and nature, and the transformative power of creativity. Prepare to be inspired as we unravel the layers of Katie Bacon's artistic vision and discover the profound beauty she brings to the canvas amidst the bustling streets of NYC.

Normalizing rejection and the ebb and flow of creativity. As a creative entrepreneur I am learning to trust myself and celebrate the small wins, even when I do not know what my next move may be.

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