Artists are being hired to paint live during fundraisers and weddings, providing entertainment to the guests. One event becomes many, as artists receive more event painting opportunities through word of mouth. I go over how you should plan a live painting job, what you’ll need to bring, and what to expect at the event. I also give some ideas of how you can find these opportunities. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Artist Jessica Hitchcock paints with bold colors, giving her artwork a signature look. She recently quit her day job to devote her efforts full-time to her art business. She works hard to be known in her community, whether attending art shows or doing live painting at events. She’s also actively engaged with others through Instagram and Facebook. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Getting ready for an art show is no easy task. I’ll go through the checklist of what you need to do to finish your artwork, prepare it for a show, what kind of paperwork you need, how to promote your show, and preparing for your opening reception. I'll help you get your artwork ready to show it professionally and get yourself ready to meet potential customers and sell your work. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Artist Mary Price, from Bristol, England, creates paintings with bold colors and many layers. She builds up the color and design, pulling the shapes and images out to the forefront. Mary creates her artwork in a shed in her garden, and in fact, her Instagram name is artistintheshed. She’s even painted her shed to look like one of her paintings, creating a studio anyone would love to paint in. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

When time or circumstances prevent you from making the art that you want, you can still use a few strategies so that you can keep up with your art skills. Making art every day will definitely increase your art skills, so that when the circumstances are right for making the art that you want, you’ll be ready, with creative inspiration and the skills you need. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Artist Jill Lefkowitz is a fine artist, showing and selling her art in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She paints on canvas as well as on 3D objects. She started her career as a makeup artist in New York, for music videos and other shoots, and has advanced into the field of special effects makeup. She still occasionally takes makeup jobs, but is currently concentrating on her gallery work. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Artists are looking for conference call software so they can collaborate remotely with other artists, record conversations to embed in their online courses, or to use for podcast interviews. While there are many software and app choices, I use the old standard, Skype. I take you through what you should consider when choosing software. I also tell you why I’ve chosen to use Skype, and give you tips for use. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Today I’m speaking with artist Harriet Silverstein. Formerly of New York, Harriet now makes her home near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She began her career teaching art and art history at the college level, doing illustration and commission work on the side. She now paints in oils in a studio in an art district called FAT Village, and shows her art throughout South Florida. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

If you’re looking to learn a new art skill and get the benefit of meeting other artists from all over the world, why not host an art workshop? Art instructors travel all over the world to teach their classes, and the students follow. I’ll give you suggestions on art spaces, lodging, and go through all the other details you’ll need to consider if you want to host an art class yourself. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Amanda Jolley worked as an accountant for many years before leaving it to pursue art. Since she didn’t have a formal art education, she sought out art workshops that she could take, and that eventually lead her to discover encaustic painting. She also added origami to her art style, since she had learned that at a young age. She now shows her artwork in galleries and continues her art education by inviting artists to teach classes a few times a year at her home studio called Studio Joy.