Welcome to the new bite-sized Gesso Girls episodes! Starting this week Julia and Erin will be releasing short and to the point tips, tricks, advice and encouragement to start your week off right. But don't worry, their longer episodes aren't going anywhere! Today, Julia talks about some advice she got from her brother who has a career in sales. While artists most likely aren't making cold calls, Julia discusses the importance of developing metrics to stay motivated and drive sales. 

Today we talk with Kat Liepins, an artist and YouTuber tackling everything from drawing, painting, sculpting, and murals! Listen as we talk about developing a style, changing courses, diversifying your income as an artist, and even halloween costumes!

YouTube & Facebook: Kat Liepins Art , IG: @kat_liepins_art

Julia & Erin discuss common excuses that get in an artist’s way of creating, and how to confront these barriers in order to excuse-proof your routine.

In the beginning of the show Julia reads some responses from their Instagram post asking artists “why do you make art?”. Thank you to the following artists for your great response!

@braimah.tayo

@thepaintedwalrus

@lizzyc_designs

@fiorenza_art

@artistsbennett

@michellekwee

Erin & Julia discuss how difficult it can be to get started, and share how discovering the "why" behind your creative practice can bring the focus back on the art itself rather than the overwhelming notion of starting something new. In other words, putting the art back in start!  

Diving right into the topic nobody can escape; COVID. Erin and Julia discuss how their relationship with art has shifted during this time, as well as the world at large.

Julia, a full-time painter, and Erin, an artist, and advertiser, unite to share their journeys to stay in touch with their creativity and keep it real about the ups and downs of being an artist. We hope to lend our audience some inspiration and confidence along the way.