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On today's episode we sat down with Nick Eisele, a classically trained oil painter who focuses on intimate still life paintings, often incorporating skulls and metallic objects. He tells us about his studies at the Schuler School of Fine Art in Baltimore and his love of manipulating lighting and backgrounds in his work. He talks how studying animation in college and his interest in cinema influenced his observation of forms and use of lighting techniques in his paintings. We also talked about Nick's artistic journey as well as some tips on how one can improve at their craft. He also reminds us of the importance of slowing down and getting to know how your brain works as well as maintaining authenticity to your artistic voice, mental well-being, and finding sustainable ways to supplement income through a side job or other things related to your art. He also suggests entering juried competitions and using social media platforms as a way of gaining exposure for your work. Finally, Nick tells us about some possible of pop-up workshops in Texas this coming July!

Nick's FASO site:
https://nickeisele.com/

Nick's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nickeisele_art/

Find out about Nick's workshops via his newsletter!
https://www.nickeisele.com/email-newsletter

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For today's episode, we sat down with British born portrait artist Johanna Spinks. Johanna shares with us her journey of becoming a professional portrait painter after careers in journalism and makeup artistry. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and improvement, citing her mentor Everett Raymond Kinstler's emphasis on values, curiosity, and doing one's homework. She also stresses the importance of surrounding oneself with mentors and leaving ego aside to receive constructive criticism for growth. Johanna also reminds us to protect one's mental well-being as an artist facing criticism, especially online. We also discuss tips for starting a career as a portrait painter, working with agents, honoring client expectations, and the power of capturing people's stories through portraiture. She gives us marketing strategies and advice on contracts, productivity, and balancing creativity with social media demands. Finally, Johanna tells us all about her upcoming workshop in a chateau in France focused on Renaissance gilding techniques.

Visit Johanna's FASO site:
https://www.johannaspinks.com/

Johanna's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/johannaspinksart/

Johanna's upcoming Chateau 2025 workshop:
https://www.johannaspinks.com/workshops

Johanna's article "Don't Believe in Fairy Tales":
https://fineartviews.com/blog/162244/dont-believe-in-fairy-tales-keep-an-art-paper-trail

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On today's episode we sat down with Ruth Fitton, a realist British portrait painter with a love of naturalist melacholic narrative painting. Ruth and I discuss her beginnings as a classical musician turned full-time artist, some key overlaps in terms of discipline between music and art, her greatest influences, and excellent advice for anyone seeking to improve at the craft of painting. We also talk about the importance of maintaining a clearly define social media page which allows the algorithm to better connect your work to the right viewers. She also emphasizes the importance of networking in person whenever possible as well as on social media. Finally, Ruth tells us about her exciting upcoming solo show at Panter and Hall in London!

Visit Ruth's FASO site:
https://www.ruthfitton.com/

Ruth's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ruthfittonportraits/

Ruth's upcoming solo show:
https://www.ruthfitton.com/event/203996/solo-exhibition-at-panter-and-hall-gallery

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For today's episode we sat down with Stephanie Birdsall, a floral oil painter and pastel artist with a keen eye for creating a sense of romantic atmosphere in her work thanks to her use of natural daylight. She tells us about her artistic journey including her time at the City and Guilds of London Art School as well as her experiences with Richard Schmid, Nancy Guzik, David Leffel, and Sherrie McGraw. We also discuss how to navigate the art world including building credibility, producing high-quality work, and finding the right galleries. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of confidence, conscious painting, and being intentional with your work. She also shares with us her deep love of teaching others and also tells us about the advantages of joining painting societies and clubs in order to network and learn from like-minded individuals about how to improve at your craft. Finally she tells us all about her upcoming workshops!

Stephanie's FASO site:
https://www.stephaniebirdsall.com/

Stephanie's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sbirdartist

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Have you been feeling kinda stuck with your paintings despite knowing how to paint? Not sure how to plan a composition? Are you seeking a mentor who's going to guide you through all the struggles and help you level up into your authentic artistic voice? Well, today, we sat down with Tina Garrett who tells us all about her upcoming online mentorship where you will be nose to canvas watching her work and solve problems in her own paintings as well as also watching her critique your work as well as others' works while helping you create a more streamlined and personalized process for your own paintings. Tina talks to us all about her wonderful online mentorships and the successes of her past students, how she was inspired by her own past of having mentors and wanting to pay it forward, and finally she emphasizes the importance of looking back into your own childhood to dig out the true inspiration that will help your artistic voice sing.

Sign up for Tina's 6 Month Mentorship!
https://tinagarrett.com/6month-mentorship

Check out Tina's other Mentorship options:
https://www.artisttinagarrett.com/page/24276/mentorship-options

Tina's FASO site:
https://www.artisttinagarrett.com/

Tina's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/artisttinagarrett/

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To kick off season 7, we sat down with Calvin Liang, a successful landscape artist from China based in southern California. He tells us all about his youth starting with going to one of the most prestigious art academies in China, to when he moved to the US and began a career as an illustrator for projects such as The Little Mermaid and SpongeBob SquarePants, to finally being able to live full time from his paintings. Calvin reminds us of the importance of always keeping a high quality level for your work and why that would help galleries and collectors trust you more. He also advises that your work should always speak to you first before putting it out into the world, and also that it should show your own personal vision and not just be a copy of reality. Finally, he tells us about the pieces he will be sending to a show at Pepperdine University in Malibu with the California art club this month and his upcoming workshop in October!

Calvin's FASO Site:
https://www.calvinliangfineart.com/

Calvin's  Upcoming Workshops:
https://www.calvinliangfineart.com/workshops

See Calvin's Paintings at the California Art Club Show:
https://www.californiaartclub.org/event/malibu2024/
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Today, we sat down with Tim Tyler, a realist oil painter based in San Miguel de Allende with a passion for subtle narratives and wide ranges of subject matter, from portraits to landscapes to figurative to still lifes. In this episode, we discuss Tim's perspectives on the realist art movement today and art history, the importance of creative work rather than formulaic painting, and why it's important to break away from societal expectations on art and appreciate paintings from both a technical and intellectual level. He also reminds us that it's good to specialize in your subject matter of choice, and also reminds us of the value of failure and why pushing your own boundaries can help you grow and improve at your craft. Finally, Tim invites us to check out his workshops in San Miguel de Allende!

Tim's FASO Site:
https://www.tctyler.com/

Tim's  Upcoming Workshops:
https://www.tctyler.com/workshops

Tim's Workshop Location:
https://sanmiguelart.com/

Tim's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/braveart_tim/

Tim's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv4Rzcm8u3WaQXtnhpSwFtA

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For today's episode, we sat down with Steve Atkinson, an illustrator turned fine artist with a deep-rooted love for the stories of the American West. He tells us all about his past as an illustrator and the lessons that it carried over; from the artistic techniques that help him tell stories through his work, to the discipline and business aspects that help him sell his artwork today. He also reminds us of the practical matters involved in the business of selling art, such as asking for the sale, not being afraid to promote yourself, building relationships with possible collectors, and to always network whenever possible. Finally, he tells us about his mission to pass it forward by teaching others on his YouTube channel and his awesome upcoming workshops at the Bosque Art Center in Clifton, Texas and at Tapatio Spring Hill Country Resort in Boerne, Texas.

Steve's FASO Site:
https://www.steveatkinsonstudio.com/

Steve's YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SteveAtkinsonFineArt

Steve's upcoming workshops
Bosque Art Center (4/19-4/20):
https://www.steveatkinsonstudio.com/workshop/36190/plein-air-workshop-in-the-texas-hill-country
Tapatio Spring Hill Country Resort (4/26-4/27):
https://www.steveatkinsonstudio.com/workshop/36191/on-location-sketching-workshop

Steve's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/steveatkinsonstudio/

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On today's episode with sat down with Vladislav Yeliseyev, a watercolor and plein air artist who emphasizes the importance of capturing the natural beauty of a place and evoking a particular mood or emotion in the viewer. He tells us about his artistic journey including his education in fine arts and architecture at the Moscow Architectural Institute. He also explains the difference between craft and fine art, why travel can really broaden your horizons both literally and figuratively as an artist, and how experimentation can lead to a masterpiece thanks to the liberation of expression. He also reminds us that developing your style is like developing your own unique handwriting: it happens with time and repetition and isn't forced. Finally, he tells us about his awesome online courses and incredible upcoming painting cruise workshop through the Italian Riviera and France!

Vlad's FASO Site:
https://www.yeliseyevfineart.com/

Vlad's upcoming Painting Cruise:
https://www.yeliseyevfineart.com/workshop/36052/painting-cruise-italian-riviera-and-france

Vlad's other upcoming workshops:
https://www.yeliseyevfineart.com/workshops

Vlad's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/vladislavyeliseyev/

Vlad's Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/yeliseyev