Thu, 15 December 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
In this episode, a longtime friend of Cory Huff joins the podcast – Miriam Schulman! Miriam is a full-time artist, art teacher, and art business coach that helps artists (from amateur to professional) develop their skills, tap into their creativity and grow thriving art businesses.
With 20 years of art industry experience, Miriam shares her wisdom on what it takes to be an ‘artpreneur,’ how to make art that sells, and the most important aspects to focus on in your art business. Miriam also gives a preview of her upcoming book, Artpreneur, The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, and some of its key takeaways on mindset, abundance, pricing to sell, and perfectionism.
Key Takeaways: [:30] Odd jobs that Cory and Miriam have had over the years. [3:36] About Miriam’s book that is coming on January 31st, 2023, Artpreneur. [4:41] Why Miriam decided to write Artpreneur and the creative process behind it. [9:45] The technical side: The process of writing her book from setting deadlines to editing and finetuning. [11:29] How Miriam created a work-life balance when she was writing her book. [13:34] How Miriam almost ‘sabotaged’ herself with her book editing. [14:23] Errors happen! Don’t let perfectionism block you from finishing a product. [16:22] Why Miriam dedicated an entire chapter to mindset and abundance. [18:25] Lower cost =/= Selling more product. Why ‘money mindset’ is a crucial piece to being a successful artpreneur. [23:20] Prestige vs. charm pricing. [26:14] The most important aspect behind why art truly sells. [29:29] What makes Artpreneur unique and separates it from other books on the topic of selling your art? [30:27] Miriam’s insights and advice regarding posting your art on social media. [34:48] Why you need to focus on your email list. [36:22] What’s next for Miriam Schulman? [37:04] Where to learn more about Miriam online! [38:45] Cory thanks Miriam for joining the podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode: Artpreneur, The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, by Miriam Schulman – Pre-order today! Adam Hall on The Abundant Artist The Inspiration Place Podcast with Miriam Schulman
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Thu, 1 December 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Joining the podcast today is Dan Cleary, a professional portrait and fine art photographer living in Dayton, Ohio. As the owner, operator and photographer of Cleary Creative Photography studio, Dan has served the Dayton region for more than 30 years. He works with various clientele from individuals, families, and small companies to fortune 500 corporations. Additionally, Dan has written and published the book, Wright Brothers: Then and Now, a compelling visual tribute to the pioneers of flight.
In this episode, Dan shares about his journey in discovering his passion for photography, how he came to open his own photo studio and build a client base, and the process of creating his newly published book.
Key Takeaways: [:30] How Dan Cleary got started in photography. [7:54] Dan’s photography journey post-grad school; How he came to learn his strengths in photography and open up his own photo studio, Cleary Creative Photography. [10:44] About a recent large client of Dan’s. [13:05] Where Dan grew up and his strong connection with Dayton, Ohio. [17:55] About Dan’s photography series and book, Wright Brothers: Then and Now, and how he seamlessly blended historical images with the modern-day images he shot. [25:22] How did Dan orchestrate such a large project both logistically and financially? [29:13] How Dan managed his travel logistics and international flights for this project. [33:36] Dan shares his experiences with marketing and getting his Wright Brothers book on the shelves. [41:33] Why relationships are crucial in any business – especially art – for return customers. [43:20] Cory thanks Dan for joining the podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode: Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment Wright Brothers: Then and Now, by Dan Cleary
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Thu, 27 October 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
This week on The Abundant Artist podcast, Cory is thrilled to be joined by a return guest – Patricia Vargas! The last time Patricia was on the podcast was about 5 years ago – and suffice to say, a lot has changed since then! If you don’t already know Patricia, she is the owner of the renowned Parima Studio. Currently residing in Chino, CA, with her husband and tabby cat, Arya, Patricia is a visual artist who combines her passions of painting, designing, and technology to create large-scale, custom, abstract art using her computer as her canvas.
In this episode, Patricia shares what has changed for her since she was last on the podcast, how her art career has evolved, what her experience was like during the pandemic (and how she has adapted to these changes), and what she does day-to-day to balance her business practices while minimizing distractions. Patricia also offers some advice to other artists who may be interested in getting started in the digital art space and what they can do to market themselves online!
Key Takeaways: [:30] Cory welcomes Patricia Vargas back to the podcast! [:56] What Patricia has been up to for the last five years since she was last on the podcast and how her art career has evolved. [3:00] What Patricia loves about creating digital paintings. [3:45] How Patricia’s “nerdiness” shows up in her professional career as a digital painter. [5:35] How Patricia is selling her digital paintings as prints online. [7:05] Patricia explains what a general licensing deal looks like for her. [8:09] Films that Patricia’s work has appeared in. [8:49] How does Patricia license her work to a hotel? What does that process look like? [10:40] How did Patricia build up relationships with art consultants? [12:07] Patricia shares how she got started in being featured in a variety of magazines. [13:25] Would Patricia agree that blogging in 2010 is what social media is today? [14:09] How blogging helped Patricia get featured in magazines, in turn, helping her be noticed by art consultants. [15:32] Does Patricia still do acrylic painting outside of her career with digital painting? [16:25] Patricia’s favorite tools and technology for digital painting! [17:37] The difference between the iPad Pro and the XP Pen Tablet. [18:34] Does Patricia have any favorite Procreate toolsets? [19:34] What Patricia likes about the XP Pen Tablet. [20:11] What is the desktop device that Patricia connects her tablet to? [21:30] How Patricia pivoted and adapted during the pandemic as a digital artist that sells their prints online. [25:23] How Patricia balances her day-to-day business practices and minimizes distractions. [27:53] Why has Patricia cut down on which social media platforms she focuses on? [28:59] How Patricia leverages Pinterest and Tailwind to get leads. [31:47] How Patricia tracks profitability with her ads. [32:55] What books is Patricia reading right now? [36:26] Patricia shares about a new exciting road opening up for her and her business. [39:49] Cory thanks Patricia for joining the podcast once again!
Mentioned in This Episode: Patricia’s Etsy Shop: Parima Creative Studio Patricia’s Instagram: Parima Studio The Dutch House, by Ann Patchett
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Wed, 5 October 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Joining the podcast today is Creative Director and Set Designer, Marina Skye! Skye does freelance set design and creative projects for restaurants, recording artists, designers, and clothing stores – just to name a few. Her creative designs have caught the attention of the fine art world; platinum recording artist, Jidenna; the infamous Stankonia studios; 2Chainz’ Street Execs, Mike Will’s Studio; and many more!
In this episode, Skye shares her journey as a creative professional and set designer, how she began building out her portfolio when she was first starting out, the exciting doors she has opened from always being open to new challenges and opportunities, the business side of how a set design project works from top to bottom, and what’s to come for the future of her business as she moves onwards and upwards!
Key Takeaways: [:30] How Skye developed their aesthetic as an artist. [2:02] About Skye’s background and their pathway as an artist. [3:15] What Skye studied in college. [3:29] Skye’s first job out of college and what led them to transition out of it and create their clothing line. [6:18] How Skye began to develop a portfolio for their set design through decorating parties. [8:06] Why Skye was OK with working for free while building her portfolio. [11:28] How Skye’s free work transitioned into paid work. [16:05] Skye shares about the sorts of opportunities that became available to her after her 6-month nightclub set design project. [17:47] About Skye’s 3-month set design project, the Trap Music Museum. [20:55] Skye breaks down the business side of how a set design project works. [21:45] How the process of working on set design looks like from top to bottom. [23:30] How Skye builds her mood boards and mockups for her clients. [25:21] Who pays Skye when it comes to set designs for artists – the label or the artist themselves? [25:55] The challenges of building set designs to be taken apart and put back up on the daily for touring artists. [27:55] What Skye is excited about right now as an artist. [29:50] How did COVID impact Skye’s business? [32:35] Where to find Skye’s work online! [33:17] Skye’s plans for the future on how to possibly expand her business. [35:07] How Skye delegates in her business without being directly hands-on with all of her set designs. [36:05] Cory thanks Skye for joining the podcast!
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Thu, 1 September 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Joining the podcast today is one-of-a-kind artist, Genesis Be. Genesis is a critically acclaimed poet, peace activist, and artist from Biloxi, Mississippi; with her work being featured in The Associated Press, New York Times, NY Daily News, Soledad O’Brien, and VICE. Often using theatrical protest during her live performances, Genesis brings attention to both the global and localized issues surrounding racial justice, the peace movement, queer visibility, and gender equity. Her goal with her art is to bring human dignity to the forefront of our divided world; to advocate for compassion, vulnerability, and the burning need for freedom.
In this conversation, Genesis highlights and calls attention to the importance of artistic expression from the soul; the connection between activism and art; her personal story of growth, expression, and exploration as an artist; and why it is that she does art. Genesis also shares insights on the importance of trying new things and getting messy, finding the balance in making money while staying true to yourself and discovering solace in solitude.
Key Takeaways: [:30] Genesis Be shares about her love for the people of Mississippi and why she sees it as part of her mission to spread the message of love about the people in her state. [2:40] Genesis highlights examples of what makes the Mississippi especially resilient and inspirational. [4:47] How Genesis would describe her art. [6:16] How Genesis’s artistic expression differs in the various mediums she expresses herself in (such as art, music, poetry, theatre, etc). [11:52] Genesis describes what an NFT is and why she began to engage with the blockchain as an artist. [14:34] The importance of trying new things as an artist and not being afraid of getting messy. [15:00] Genesis shares about her favorite videogame. [16:58] About the powerful and important activism work Genesis has been doing throughout her life. [22:09] Why Genesis paints stick figures that interact with barriers; her artistic mission statement. [27:49] Genesis’s insights into why our youths’ mental health is eroding and the main drivers at play. [32:21] Genesis’s experience with finding solace in loneliness and solitude. [36:00] How writing played a key part in Genesis’s journey early on. [37:50] The difference between art on social media vs. in person. [41:24] How Genesis makes a living and supports herself financially as an artist. [43:29] Genesis’s advice to other artists on making money.
Mentioned in This Episode: “We Are Mississippi | Theo Sutton Interview” Genesis’s activism work featured:
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Thu, 28 July 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Returning to the podcast today is Flora Bowley! Flora is a painter, pioneer, permission-giver, and author of four books: The Art of Aliveness, Brave Intuitive Painting, Creative Revolution, and Fresh Paint. She believes that creativity has the power to awaken, empower, heal, and transform; and that you have everything you need right now to reignite your creative fire.
Blending over twenty-five years of professional painting experience with her background as a yoga instructor, healer, and lifelong truth seeker, Flora shares her advice for creating art intuitively, letting go, and rediscovering your love of art (without getting caught up in the technicalities and perfectionism). She speaks about what we can do to get unstuck, how she guides artists through artistic exploration in her retreats, her wisdom around staying connected to your creativity, and more.
If you’ve been feeling the pressure around creating art and are struggling to let loose, have fun, and reconnect with why you began creating art – this episode is for you! As a retreat leader and guide for other artists, Flora has incredible insight into what it takes to reignite your love for creating and connecting to your artistic expression.
Key Takeaways: [:30] Cory welcomes Flora back to the podcast! [:52] Flora shares what she has been up to since her last appearance on the podcast. [2:55] About Flora’s new retreat center. [5:05] What kind of retreats has Flora historically led? How have the retreats that she runs now shifted? Why does she love doing retreats? [12:40] Flora shares what she believes the purpose of art is, and how she guides artists in creating raw, beautiful art from their souls. [14:37] Bringing the art of creativity to non-artists. Flora’s advice on reconnecting to the love of simply creating without getting caught up in the technicalities and technique. [19:37] What inspired Flora to buy her own retreat center? What inspires her to do this work? [26:22] The silver lining of the pandemic with regards to creating, change, and community. [28:27] About the two books that Flora published during the pandemic. [30:26] Flora shares what it was like to transition from writing about painting to writing about ideas for her newest book. [34:23] About Flora’s painting book that she released during COVID, Fresh Paint. [37:03] The artist paradigm. [41:01] Cory’s book recommendations. [42:04] What art may come out of the great resignation? Why are artists and non-artists craving simplicity? [45:19] What mindfulness looks like to Flora and how she engages in it. [47:50] How does Flora exercise/move outside of creating? [50:18] Where to learn more about Flora.
Mentioned in This Episode: “Brave, Intuitive Painting Careers with Flora Bowley” – Episode 5 “What It’s Like to Sell 100,000 Paintings with Jose Trujillo” – Episode 43 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most, by Greg McKeown
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Thu, 16 June 2022
“I realized that stopping before I was done, especially with the process-oriented thesis where I'm not completely in control. I'm like in peripheral control of what's. Not all mine. That leaves room for the viewer to come into it when everything's locked down and every detail is nailed down. I find that work can often be less engaging. If it's got a little space where you can enter into its imperfections maybe, or it's question marks. That seems to go along well with the idea of being process-driven.” – Blair Vaughn-Gruler In this episode of The Abundant Artist Podcast, we are joined by Blair Vaughn-Gruler, Blair makes paintings that are driven by procedure and process. Accumulation, repetition, erasure, and the physical motions made in the process of mark-making harken back to her many years practicing martial arts and foreground the body’s relationship to painting. A Michigan native and New Mexico transplant, Vaughn-Gruler has been obsessed with painting since childhood. Her spare, non-objective compositions are exercises in organizing space. Even when shapes or lines repeat themselves to excess, a calm arises out of the chaos. As the conceptual love child of Cy Twombly and Agnes Martin, Blair (born in 1955) makes paintings to reconcile her early modernist training with the lived experience of the information age. She holds a BFA in painting from Northern Michigan University and an MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Art. Join us as Blair, discusses her process-driven works, sharing her thoughts on how art makes her evoke emotions, dealing better ways with gallery owners, and tips for taking yourself seriously as an artist. [00:00 - 12:13] A Conversation Between the Media and The Artist: A Process-Driven Work
A little imperfections and question marks around it.
[12:14 - 24:10] How to Work Better with Gallery Owners
[24:11 - 31:40] Expenses of Being an Artist
[31:41 - 35:31] " Discovering the Art Genealogy of Your Favorite Artists”
[35:32 - 38:22] Closing Segment
Key Quotes:
“You can put water media on there and it's going to suck the pigment into the clay, but you can't control it. So that's what makes it a conversation like I do this, it does that. I go, oh. That's not what I meant. Okay. Now I have to do this and now it does that. And that's where the conversation comes from. That is the fun part for me” – Blair Vaughn-Gruler
“You have to do some research. you have to figure out where you might want to be.” - Blair Vaughn-Gruler
“I think it's easy to get too focused on the commodity factor, The commodity, getting the physical object and, getting that sold to sort of throwing the baby out with the bath water, because what everybody's looking for in the making and the collecting. Are sort of the connection and the intangible glimpse into the mystery of creativity” – Blair Vaughn-Gruler
Agnes Martin https://www.moma.org/artists/3787 Jackson Pollock https://www.moma.org/artists/4675 See Blair Vaughn-Gruler works at gvgcontemporary.com The Abundant Artist exists to dispel this notion and teach artists like you about all of the other ways that you can make a living from your art. Connect with us: Website: https://theabundantartist.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabundantartist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabundantartist/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to know more about the Art Industry and selling their art. Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners.
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Wed, 25 May 2022
Visual artist and entrepreneur Najee Dorsey is known for embracing southern roots in his work by relaying scenes of African American life in the south on canvas. He began his journey as an artist at the age of five, selling his artwork to his mother for candy. From that point on, Dorsey continued making art as a favorite pastime. In his work, as Najee chronicles moments in Black life throughout history, he maintains that “stories untold are stories forgotten”.
Far from the days after dropping out of art college, and becoming uncertain about his future in the arts, Najee has forged a successful career as an artist, being featured in numerous solo and group museum shows, television broadcasts, and print publications. As well as these accomplishments, he has skillfully combined his creative edge, and business acumen to develop a steadily growing online community that documents, preserves and promotes the contributions of the African American arts community.
Let’s tune in to his story!
[00:01 - 07:07] Opening Segment
[07:08 - 17:55] Black Art in America
[17:56 - 29:34] Building Art Communities and Leaving an Impact
[29:35 - 38:00] The Creative Economy
[38:01 - 45:01] Closing Segment
Connect with Najee through Instagram. Visit Black Art in America or you can also go to his personal website and be a part of our mission of documenting, preserving, and promoting the contributions of the African American arts community.
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“As an artist, there are times where we have to lend our creative energy to something that could be so much more impactful or bring attention to an area that needs so much attention.” - Najee Dorsey
“People want to create and they want to be supported. And so part of that has to do with what the artist may naturally be interested in.” - Najee Dorsey
“If we could find more ways to be more giving, more loving, and more supportive, it doesn't take big things all the time to do that. That's how we build, that's how we grow. That's how we share and can love on each other and build a community that we all can be proud of want to be a part of.” - Najee Dorsey
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Wed, 11 May 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Multidisciplinary artist Zeph Farmby joins the podcast today to share his journey as an artist from tagging on the streets to selling his shirts in major stores, being noticed and commissioned by A-list clients, creating original pieces for broadcasts worldwide, and showcasing his work in exhibitions. Combining his graffiti skills with his formal art education, Zeph’s unique art style stands out in the crowd.
In this episode, Zeph shares about the major influences in his life and art, how he stays true to art, his experiences with getting a formal art education, his entire art journey, and his advice to young artists on how to build a sustainable art business that allows you to make a living.
Key Takeaways: [:30] How Zeph and Cory first met. [1:46] Would Zeph describe himself as a “collage artist”? [2:37] How Zeph first got started as a graffiti artist. [6:03] Zeph explains some of the culture and terms of graffiti. [13:05] Major influences on Zeph’s style and how his art journey led to where he is today. [17:45] Zeph’s journey from not being able to sell a T-shirt at the local flea market to having his shirts solid in one of the hottest stores in Chicago. [27:43] How wanting a hat influenced Zeph and his art in a major way. [31:49] Zeph shares about his journey and development of marrying his two styles together. [40:13] Zeph shares more about his art journey after moving out of Chicago and one of the pivotal pieces he created that helped him not only stand out in the crowd but get noticed by big-time music producer, Swizz Beatz. [49:48] Zeph shares his experiences and experimentations with art exhibitions and installations in Chicago and New York from 2016 onward. [54:30] Zeph’s business breakdown and his main sources of income as an artist. [56:16] Zeph’s advice to young artists on how to build a sustainable art business that allows you to make a living. [58:08] How does Zeph manage to balance murals, originals, commissions, merchandise, etc? Is it difficult or enjoyable to switch between these different aspects of business? [1:00:09] Cory thanks Zeph for joining the podcast.
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Wed, 27 April 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of ‘the starving artist’ and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time. This week, Cesar Biojo joins the podcast! Cesar is a Barcelona-based Colombian oil painter and co-founder of Kaleido, an online network that supports artists, collectors, and art galleries alike. In their conversation together, Cesar shares about his process of creating his unique existential artwork, why existentialism fuels his work, and his invaluable advice on growing as an artist, becoming a better communicator, delving deeper into your work, and discovering your purpose. He also shares about Kaleido, its mission, and its fascinating augmented reality feature that allows users to virtually explore an artist’s gallery.
Key Takeaways: [:30] Why Cesar often quotes Sartre alongside his work. [6:04] How did Cesar find/create his purpose? [10:55] How Cesar creates his work and how the concept of existentialism influences his process. [14:44] How art and therapy collide. [17:19] Cesar’s advice to young artists around the intersection of therapy, making a career of art, and inspiration. [19:28] Cesar’s tips for growing and exploring as an artist. [21:40] Why being able to explore existentialism, emotion, and philosophy can make you a better communicator but not necessarily a better artist. [22:48] Cesar’s insights on whether or not you need a formal education to “make it” as an artist. [24:22] What Kaleido is, what its mission is, and why Cesar is a part of it. [28:47] About the augmented reality feature that is unique to Kaleido [30:00] Cesar’s involvement in Kaleido and how Kaleido protects artists. [33:06] Cesar’s predictions on NFTs. [35:44] Cesar discusses the progression and future of augmented reality. [39:55] Where they are planning on heading with Kaleido regarding augmented reality. [42:50] Where and how to learn more about Kaleido. [47:25] Cory thanks Cesar for joining the podcast!
Mentioned in This Episode: “How Cindy Sherman Redefined Self-Portraiture” Neuromancer, by William Gibson
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Fri, 1 April 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
This week, Cory welcomes Jose Trujillo to the podcast! Jose is an impressionist painter that is one-of-a-kind in that he has been selling his art on eBay for over 10 years and has sold over 100,000 original art pieces online. Considered a modern Monet, Jose’s art has been described as “dream-like,” fast-paced, musical, and a “fantasy of colors.”
Jose shares both the highlights and the lowlights with his experiences of selling his artwork on eBay, how he keeps up with selling only original paintings online, his personal approach to painting, his journey and discovery with impressionist painting, and his unique philosophy on “finding the gems in the volume.”
Key Takeaways: [:30] Cory welcomes Jose Trujillo to the podcast! [:47] Cory reads a quote about Jose on his website. [1:28] Jose shares his experiences with selling his art on eBay for the last 10 years. [5:22] Why does Jose consider himself “not known” in the art world even though he’s sold over 100,000 art pieces in the last 10‒12 years? [7:10] Jose shares about his 4,000 square foot art studio space and his team behind the scenes. [9:56] Why and how Jose only sells original artwork, and the system he created to keep up with his eBay sales. [12:25] Where does Jose’s work ethic come from? [14:41] Why Jose and his wife opened a clothing shop. [16:14] When and why did Jose begin to sell his art on Craigslist? [20:21] Jose shares his thoughts on Cory’s theory on whether or not impressionist artists are more willing to approach different ways of selling. [23:22] How and why Jose learned how to paint and why impressionism, in particular, interested him. [31:22] When did Jose begin to paint? How did he initially start practicing? [33:38] Jose’s philosophy on “finding the gems in the volume” regarding art. [35:22] What Jose’s schedule looks like now vs. earlier on in his career. [36:16] Jose explains the quote on his website, “To see without the interruption of thought.” [40:30] How Jose feels about his current work/life schedule. [42:00] About Jose’s regular gratitude practice and how it helps him with his art. [45:30] Cory thanks Jose for joining the podcast.
Mentioned in This Episode: Video of how Jose created his messaging on Craigslist Ugly Delicious (Netflix Series)
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Wed, 16 March 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of ‘the starving artist’ and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Oregon-based fiber artist and quilt designer, Sam Hunter, joins the podcast today to discuss her journey as a full-time artist, the important messages she stands behind, and powerful advice to those looking to go full-time but not burn out.
Sam is not afraid to put her voice out there and speak her mind! In this episode, she speaks about the importance of knowing your worth as an artist, receiving fair compensation for your work, equality in the arts (and tech!), how to overcome decision fatigue and “the loser hangover,” hiring for your team and making money as a fiber artist. Don’t miss out!
Key Takeaways: [:30] How Sam would describe her art. [1:46] What fiber art is, the type of fiber art Sam does, and what guided her path as an artist. [5:35] Sam discusses the prejudices towards women who sew and quilt. [8:53] The statements that Sam makes with her art pieces and why she supports women in tech. [14:52] The one piece of advice that Sam would give to all artists. [17:14] How Sam makes a living as an artist. [19:05] How many quilt patterns has Sam released? [19:55] Sam shares about the process of writing her quilting pattern book. [22:08] How to sell and make money from quilting patterns. [24:22] How COVID has impacted Sam’s business. [25:55] Why Sam is considering no longer doing lectures. [27:28] Sam shares her perspective on paying artists what they deserve and how purchasing art is a luxury; not a right or a need. [34:45] How Sam expanded her team. [37:53] Decision fatigue and why it is so important to delegate as a creative. [42:14] “The loser hangover” and how to combat it. [47:24] How to know who to hire for your team. [52:00] The biggest challenge of being an artist in 2022. [53:56] Cory thanks Sam for joining the podcast and Sam shares where to follow up with her and her art online.
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Thu, 24 February 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of ‘the starving artist’ and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
Joining the podcast today is American realism artist, Brie Hayden. Brie is based in Arlington, Virginia; just outside of DC. She is a self-described left-brained artist who is obsessed with detail and shading; leaning further in hyperrealism with every piece that she creates.
With her experience working from home during the pandemic; busking internationally in Melbourne, Australia; and gaining notoriety from Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson himself, Brie has a truly unique story of finding success in the art world. In this conversation, she shares her journey of going from 700 to 20,000 followers overnight, discovering herself as an artist, and marketing herself to an audience that connects with her work.
Key Takeaways: [:30] Where Brie Hayden is based. [1:30] Brie shares about her busking in Melbourne, Australia. [3:26] Is Brie a self-taught artist? [4:19] Brie’s early days as an artist. [7:34] How Brie’s career shifted with the pandemic. [8:19] How Brie began to sell her art and some of her exciting early breakthroughs. [15:00] How Brie’s time busking in Australia changed the way she operated as an artist. [15:48] What it felt like to go from 700 to 20,000 followers overnight, and the doors that it opened for Brie’s career. [16:52] How Brie describes her artistic style. [17:15] How Brie takes on commissions and the timeline for her current waitlist. [18:19] The motivation behind Brie’s current focus on alcohol bottles. [20:00] The key differences between photography and hyper-realism. [21:27] The beauty in ‘human error’ with regard to art. [22:26] Why Brie describes herself as a ‘left brain artist’ and how this impacts her art process. [25:56] Brie shares her joy for getting non-artists to appreciate art. [27:00] What’s next for Brie? [28:06] Does Brie sell prints of her work? [28:36] Cory thanks Brie for joining the podcast.
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Wed, 9 February 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of ‘the starving artist’ and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time. This week, your host, Cory Huff, is joined by Jordan Clark, a professional murals and signs artist based in Vernal, Utah; a small town with a population of approximately 15,000. In this episode, Jordan shares what life is like as a mural artist (and the unique challenges that it brings), how he came to be a mural artist, the full process of creating a mural from scratch to completion, and his advice and insights on those looking to get started with murals themselves. Jordan also gives a look into the backend of his business, sharing what he has learned from online advertising, finding his audience, and creating an art business that generates over $150k a year with 4 employees.
Key Takeaways: [:31] Where Jordan Clark is based. [3:24] The unique challenge that painting murals bring. [4:43] How Jordan originally got into painting murals and his journey of how he has gotten to where he is today. [10:59] How Jordan balanced his family, work, and painting murals. [17:08] About a special mural Jordan painted for a friend and how his mural painting business began to snowball. [19:00] Why Jordan hates the “starving artist” stereotype. [20:50] How Jordan continued to grow his business in a small town by identifying his customer base. [24:23] What Jordan learned from experimenting with online ads. [30:35] What worked vs. what didn’t work with the advertising Jordan tested. [32:18] Jordan’s thoughts on being commissioned to do political artwork. [34:44] The audience that Jordan tries to target with his business and the process of how he creates artwork on a commission basis. [36:13] Jordan’s main goal as a mural artist, his advice to those who also want to make a living as a mural artist, and about the biggest murals he has ever completed. [38:08] The process of creating a mural. [43:57] Jordan shares how mural painting is for everyone. [46:45] Why you don’t need a ton of followers to create a business for yourself, create jobs, and support your community. [48:00] What Jordan would do differently if he had to start over. [49:14] Cory thanks Jordan for joining the podcast.
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Wed, 19 January 2022
Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of ‘the starving artist’ and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time. In this episode, Cory is joined by Zsudayka Terrell; a multi-faceted person and artist with an emphasis on African American figurative work. As a mixed media artist and designer, Zsudayka’s aim is to capture and archive the history and culture of Black Americans. Her work seeks to normalize the day-to-day of Black Americans and celebrate culture while also highlighting moments shared by all humans. Zsudayka shares her journey and self-discovery as an artist; her process with commissions, selling her artwork online, and marketing through social media; her advice on promoting your artwork and converting fans of your work into paying customers; how she navigates politics and controversy as an artist; how she came to open her own art gallery, and the inspiration behind the pieces she creates.
Key Takeaways: [:30] Cory welcomes Zsudayka Terrell to the podcast! [1:22] Zsudayka shares about her background and how she has become the multi-faceted person and artist that she is today. [3:59] How Zsudayka taught herself art. [7:24] Zsudayka shares about her transition from journalist to artist. [11:57] Does Zsudayka believe that serendipity in an art piece happens more often for self-taught artists than those who are classically trained? [13:57] Does Zsudayka feel she has more freedom with her art than those who have been through classical training? [15:45] The value in both classical training and being self-taught. [17:25] Why Zsudayka chose to move to a predominantly black neighborhood in DC and open an art gallery. [24:02] How Zsudayka navigates politics and controversy as an artist. [31:09] Zsudayka describes the art that she is doing now, the inspiration behind them, and the messages she wants to share through her art. [34:55] Zsudayka’s process with commissions, selling her artwork online, and marketing through social media. [41:03] Why it is so important to foster relationships as you’re marketing and selling your artwork. [43:46] How Zsudayka fosters relationships in her business to help promote her art. [47:34] Cory thanks Zsudayka for joining the podcast and sharing her wisdom.
Mentioned in This Episode: Zsudayka Terrell’s Instagram @zsudayka How to Sell Your Art Online: Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms, by Cory Huff
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Wed, 5 January 2022
Welcome to the first episode of The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of ‘the starving artist’ and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.
In this episode, Cory speaks with Yakira Carter AKA CyberL0ve. Yakira is an Atlanta, GA-based artist (that’s soon to move to NYC) with influences from Kazuto Nakazawa, Akira, and Studio Ghibli films. Yakira’s ethereal art comes to life both through digital and traditional mediums and mainly captures the beauty of women of color.
Yakira shares how she brings her art to life, how she has found success online, her goals and plans for the future, her process for creating art, and the influences that inform the decisions she makes as an artist.
Key Takeaways: [:36] Yakira’s influences and the formative experiences that shaped her overall style and artistic aesthetic. [3:22] How Yakira creates her work on a typical day. [4:39] Does Yakira wait for inspiration to strike before painting? [6:07] Is Yakira self-taught? [6:55] Yakira’s insights into why there is such a strong artistic presence and incredible booming black artist community in Atlanta, GA. [9:02] Why did Yakira make the decision to leave Atlanta? [11:37] The business side of Yakira’s art: how she makes her money, markets herself, and receives projects and commissions. [14:23] How Yakira has grown her instagram to 36k+ followers. [18:57] What ‘failing towards success’ means to Yakira. [20:05] What being an online artist means to Yakira, and how understanding internet culture plays into how Yakira presents herself as an artist and informs her art. [26:09] How Yakira emulates a traditional style using digital mediums. [28:47] Yakira reflects on her progress and shares what she is excited about regarding her career going forward. [30:15] Why Yakira wants to move to NYC. [31:10] A future goal of Yakira’s: getting into galleries.
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