The FASO Podcast

Learn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!
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For this episode, we sat down with Tina Garrett, one of the most well recognized women artists in contemporary Western Art. Her figurative work is both beautiful and haunting and her rise to success has been inspiring and in many ways, meteoric. We discuss the key to making amazing work that moves people, overcoming blocks in the creative path, pricing your artwork in a rational way so you can live from your work, and how to find your ideal collectors who will pay what your work is worth. We also talk about how to become Tina's mentee and all of her upcoming workshops!

Follow Tina on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/artisttinagarrett/

Tina's YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@artisttinagarrett

Tina's posts about pricing your artwork:
Part 1: https://rb.gy/n3dfi
Part 2: https://rb.gy/2zm24
Part 3: https://rb.gy/g3z9d

Learn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
 https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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For today's episode I'm joined by our CEO Clint Watson to interview Kyle Ma, a 23 year old prodigy who began painting seriously at the age of 10 and is now a successful artist living from his work. Kyle has a deep love of nature which explains why his subject matter is primarily plein air. In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking care of your needs like bills so you can allow your creativity to flow without the stress of making ends meet, why focusing on making a masterpiece is not the right way to go when you're starting a painting, and the importance of mastery before marketing. We also discuss his upcoming workshop at Bluebird Studios in Santa Fe, NM this September.

Follow Kyle on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kylekcma/

Check out Kyle’s FASO site:
https://www.kylemafineart.com/

Kyle's upcoming workshop:
https://www.kylemafineart.com/event/178249/plein-air-workshop

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For this episode, we sat down with Debra Keirce,  a realist artist who enjoys painting Trompe L'oeil miniatures and photorealism with a narrative approach. She began as a biochemical engineer but never gave up on her dream of one day becoming an artist. Since her career change, Debra has become an award-winning member of many prestigious artist organizations and recently she became the recipient of the 2022 Best of Show George Gray Award with the Coast Guard Art Program. This then led to her being invited onto an artist's residency out at sea. On this episode, we discussed her transition from engineer to artist, the importance of focusing on creating beautiful work that touches people's souls, the benefits of joining artist's clubs and organizations, and to not be afraid to "just do it".

Follow Debra on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/debrakeirce/

Check out Debra’s FASO site:
https://www.debkart.com/

Sign up for Debra's amazing newsletters that are featured on Fine Art Views:
https://fineartviews.com/

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 https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales!
https://sovereignartist.substack.com/
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Buy KK's book here: Excellent Advice For Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
This is a very special episode because we were able to interview Kevin Kelly thanks to our CEO Clint Watson, who after seeing a twitter post made by Kelly, was able to get him onto our show. Kevin Kelly is a celebrated author, speaker, and technology visionary known for his influential work on the intersection of technology, culture, and society. Co-founder of Wired magazine, Kelly has been a leading voice in the tech industry for decades.  He's authored multiple books on cutting edge technologies, the future of our world, culture, and even a graphic novel.
On this episode we will be discussing his new book "Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier" which came out on May 2nd and is currently available for purchase through Amazon or at your local book store. This little book of aphorisms packs a punch by giving you wonderful meditations, thoughts, and advice that apply to everything from finding inspiration, to finding your missing keys. Other notable titles by Kevin Kelly that are worth a read are The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Techonological Forces That Will Shape Our Future, Vanishing Asia which is a 50-year project documenting the disappearing cultures of Asia and What Technology Wants. And for our artist listeners, the title of the graphic novel he wrote is The Silver Cord. Kelly, a sought-after public speaker has given talks at numerous events around the world and is a founding board member of the Long Now Foundation, a nonprofit that is building a clock, known as the clock of the long now, that will accurately keep time for 10,000 years and is being built deep inside a mountain in West Texas.
Aside from publishing books, Kevin Kelly also has a weekly podcast where he discusses cool tools, and he also writes a daily blog where he discusses technological trends, digital culture, AI, and it's also where he published an essay in 2008 that we will be discussing called 1000 True Fans. This essay has inspired many creative entrepreneurs seeking financial sustainability and independence. In this essay, Kelly hypothesizes that by cultivating a dedicated fan base of just 1000 individuals who deeply appreciate and support your work, you as a creator, can achieve success and freedom. He emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships with fans and delivering high-quality content that exceeds their expectations.
Kevin Kelly's contributions to the intersection of technology, AI, and human creativity have solidified his position as a seminal figure. His vision and foresight have been instrumental in shaping our understanding of the digital age and its profound implications. As we navigate an increasingly connected and technologically driven world, Kevin Kelly's ideas continue to guide and inspire, challenging us to embrace the future with curiosity, optimism, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for the power of human ingenuity. So sit back, relax, maybe grab a notebook to take some notes, and join us for an enlightening conversation with Kevin Kelly.
Follow KK on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/kevin2kelly
KK's website
https://kk.org
KK's blog:
https://kk.org/thetechnium/
KK's Podcast:
https://kk.org/cooltools/category/podcast-2/
KK's other books:
https://amzn.to/3MvgzCt

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
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Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales!
https://sovereignartist.substack.com/
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On this episode we sat down with Catherine Bobkoski, an American figurative and still life painter who focuses on the poetic and quiet beauty of ordinary things, specifically flowers and floral arrangements. We talk about her background and what led her to specialize in florals and teaching, why it can be an excellent idea to specialize in a specific topic, and why connecting with others in an authentic way will take you further than any other marketing tip can. And finally we talk about her upcoming workshop at the end of this month, and another workshop in 2024 at Warehouse 521 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Follow Catherine on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cbobkoski/

Check out Catherine's FASO site:
https://www.catherinebobkoski.com/

Sign up for Catherine's upcoming workshop starting 5/22:
https://bit.ly/41h2zjX

Sign up for Catherine's current workshop with New Master's Academy:
https://live.nma.art/live-class-studio-painting-fundamentals/

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
 https://www.FASO.com/podcast/

Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales!
https://sovereignartist.substack.com/
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On this episode we interviewed Shawn Krueger, a contemporary landscape painter who blends the American tonalist and arts & crafts traditions. While he currently lives in Grand Rapids, MI, it has been the mountains of Western North Carolina, the Lake Huron shoreline, or the woods (anywhere) that have become his more recent subject matter. In this episode we discuss his love of the tonalist movement, how he's found success within his niche by directly reaching out to his collectors, and how his dream of showing some of his tonalist work alongside the Tonalist society at the Salmagundi club has come true!


Follow Shawn on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/shawn_krueger/

Check out Shawn’s FASO site:
https://www.shawnkrueger.com/

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
 https://www.FASO.com/podcast/

Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales!
 https://sovereignartist.substack.com/
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In this episode, we interviewed Derek Harrison, a figurative artist based in Santa Barbara, California, who specializes in dramatic figurative and landscape paintings. We discussed how he went from tattoo artist to figurative painter, as well as his transition from student to working artist. And we also talk about how he uses social media and other ways in order to maintain a good rapport with his collector base. And finally, we talked about a really exciting exhibition happening at the Salmagundi Club called "Americans in Paris, Fashion", where he will be displaying four of his paintings, as well as he will be teaching in May at the Los Angeles Academy of figurative art, where anyone is welcome to join!

Follow Derek on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/derekharrisonart/

Check out Derek’s FASO site:
https://www.derekharrisonart.com/

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
 https://www.FASO.com/podcast/

Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales!
 https://sovereignartist.substack.com/

Check out Clint's article:
https://sovereignartist.substack.com/p/let-there-be-light

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Today's episode is all about the battle against entropy featuring Christopher Remmers, who is an imaginative realist artist who is based in the Pacific Northwest, and our CEO Clint Watson, who is the founder of both FASO and BoldBrush. What makes this episode really fascinating is that we discussed entropy and we applied it into our creative endeavors. So for example, painting, or finding inspiration, or even just solving day-to-day problems. We discussed ways of connecting entropy and dancing with entropy and the chaos of life so that our lives become more enriched and more interesting and more exciting without all the hustle and bustle of the day to day life taking over our minds. Then we also discuss Christopher Remmers' really awesome mentorship program that he is running online and also in person. We also talked about his really awesome and exciting project called Evolving the Myth. And finally we discuss his booth at the upcoming IX Convention, which is the imaginative realism convention that is happening this coming October.

Follow Christopher on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/christopherremmers/

Check out Christopher’s FASO site:
https://www.christopherremmers.com/

Christopher's mentorship program:
https://mentoringmyth.carrd.co/

Evolving the Myth:
https://www.evolvingthemyth.com/

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
 https://www.FASO.com/podcast/

Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales!
 https://sovereignartist.substack.com/

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Diego Glazer is an American born Mexican-Swiss artist who specializes in the human figure. On this episode we discuss how he found his calling, what inspires him, great advice for artists who are finding their voice, and how he approaches prospective collectors in order to establish a connection and maybe even a friendship. We also discuss his ongoing show at Abend gallery and his current project which is creating a video course in both spanish and english that shows you how to create a beautiful still life.

Follow Diego on Instagram!
 https://www.instagram.com/diegoglazerart/  

Check out Diego’s FASO site:
https://dglazer.faso.com/