Brush Work

The 2025 Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. A project designed to establish a daily creative practice, bring your ideas into reality, and make some artistic friends along the way. Join the Summer Art Marathon discord here: https://discord.gg/Rp7UxqZH92Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

A plea for you to keep making art despite everything trying to get you to stop. Don’t stop creating!Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. Episodes will resume in 2025!Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcastJoin the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Get the full notes and written examples on my website, here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork I hope these tips and examples were helpful! If you want me to edit your artist statement, please visit Brush Work’s Patreon! You can get editing for under $10 where I will go over grammar, tone, clarity, and everything we talked about above. https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcastHost and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcastJoin the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Visual Nomad and I chat about Working Girl by Sophia Giovannitti. We talk about boundaries, the vagueness of selling art, and knowing your worth. Recorded live on Twitch, edited for the podcast~This episode contains mature themes, but no explicit content. Find Jennifer:https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/?hl=en Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Find Working Girl: On Selling Art And Selling Sex https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/86273429-working-girl Read January’s book: The Oil Painter's Color Handbook https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61030826-the-oil-painter-s-color-handbookThe next live recording will be on Twitch on January 12th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcastJoin the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Becoming a full time artist takes money, time, and guts. In this interview with Isaac Prior, we chat about: planning to quit, the pressure your art has as a source of money, and the kinds of responses to expect when you make art your full time gig. Find Isaac: Website: http://www.isaacpriorart.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@isaacpriorart Ames Silver Smithing https://amessilversmithing.com/ Gilger Designs https://www.gilgerdesigns.com/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@isaac_prior_art Support Issac! https://gofund.me/9434cca2 Atomic Habits https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits The Practical Handbook For The Emerging Artist:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/847034.The_Practical_Handbook_for_the_Emerging_Artist Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

I’m delighted to introduce my next guest, a Seattle Art Powerhouse and inspiration for going against tradition- Jennifer Ament! Join us in a talk about painting with adhd, selling art on Instagram, and facing our creative fears. Find Jennifer Ament: https://www.jenniferament.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferament Mentioned in the Episode: Urban ArtWorks: https://urbanartworks.org/ Spectrum Fine Art: https://spectrumfineart.com/ Studio Sale! https://www.instagram.com/jenniferament/p/DBfPUtHy6co/?img_index=1 Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcastJoin the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Looking for a journaling challenge that focus on creativity? Tired of morning pages that give you 0 direction on what to write about? Join Questions for Creativity! A 30 day journaling challenge to help you connect with your inner artist.How it works:Every day you’ll get a new question pertaining to your studio practice, creative community, the habits you have when making art, facing burnout, or the future of your artwork. Questions for Creativity can be done solo in your journal, or with the active community of artists on Brush Works discord, The Arts & Crafts Table. This live challenge on discord begins on November 1st and lasts the whole month. Each day a new question will be posted for you to answer and interact with other people’s responses. This will be a great way to make new creative friends!Join the challenge on Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Can I work on your Artist Statement? Email me with the subject "Artists Statement" and include your statement and a picture of your art or a link to your social media page/website. Limit 5 artists, will close when goal reached or November 1st. stephanie@stephaniescott.art Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Find A Giacometti Portrait: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176943.A_Giacometti_Portrait Read Novembers book: Working Girl: On Selling Art And Selling Sex https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/86273429-working-girlThe next live recording will be on Twitch on November 10th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcastJoin the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Speaking for your artwork in a way that isn’t pretentious or cringy takes practice and a good mindset. In today’s episode of Brush Work, I go over a few scenarios where you might be called to talk about your art, and how to approach them with confidence.Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZHost and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushworkMusic by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

At what point does a painting become a sculpture? Is it limited to the material of paint or the surface it’s created on? In today’s episode of Brush Work, Niki Keenan chats with me about her sculptural paintings, the forest, and the importance of light. https://www.nikikeenan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nikishereykeenan Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Looking for a great place to meet creative people in NYC? Visit Salon 21! Imagine a haven where artists, designers, and visionaries converge to engage in stimulating discussions, savor delectable cuisine, and foster meaningful connections. The space will transport you to a modern-day incarnation of Gertrude Stein's legendary apartment at rue de Fleurus, Paris. Salon 21 is a dynamic ecosystem of rotating art and design exhibitions complemented by an array of captivating programming, capturing the zeitgeist of contemporary culture and the NYC art scene. These exhibitions serve as the backdrop for a vibrant calendar of events, including elegant dinner and cocktail parties, thought-provoking panels, brand pop-ups, and much more.Contact Salon 21: ALEX@SALONTWENTY-ONE.COM Website: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/the-salon Event Calendar: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/events Salon 21 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salon.21 Mentioned in the episode:Brianna Lance: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/exhibitions/brianna-lance-this-contains-magic Armitano Domingo https://www.armitanodomingo.com/ Apollo Circle: https://engage.metmuseum.org/members/apollo-circle/ FREE ARTS NYC: https://www.freeartsnyc.org/ Gage Academy of Art: https://gageacademy.org/ Silent Book Club: https://silentbook.club/ Coworking & Figure Drawing: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/events/coworking-figure-drawing Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a riveting true crime art story that will make you question the idea of how artwork is shown, how you would feel if your creative work was stolen, and your opinions on museums. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Find The Art Thief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief Read Octobers book: A Giacometti Portrait https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176943.A_Giacometti_Portrait The next live recording will be on Twitch on October 13th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

There are so many things to consider when selling art that pricing can feel overwhelming. In todays episode we go through 4 different pricing structures and break down the pros and cons of each. Need help with your pricing? Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Ever get frustrated with the blank canvas? Tired of your ideas failing to look right? This exercise will ensure you always are improving your creativity and never leave you feeling lost!Get the template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGMMnxayNM/kRD3H6NZogAndf-3XjRgxQ/edit?utm_content=DAGMMnxayNM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Week long canva template: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAFak1QluQU-white-minimalist-weekly-planner-calendar/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Making time to make art can be tricky when all of your hours feel used up. In this episode of Brush Work we go over 3 exercises to help you find time to paint in just 7 days. Need more help finding painting time? Join the discord and let us help you figure out a new creative schedule! Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Week long canva template: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAFak1QluQU-white-minimalist-weekly-planner-calendar/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

They say you can't learn to paint by reading, but surly some expert knowledge wont go amiss.Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Read September’s book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief The next live recording will be on Twitch on September 8th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemarynaBooks Mentioned in this episode:Ninth Street Women: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28118491-ninth-street-womenThe Practical Handbook For The Emerging Artist: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/847034.The_Practical_Handbook_for_the_Emerging_ArtistLessons In Classical Drawing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12546673-lessons-in-classical-drawinghttps://www.aristidesarts.com/exploreLessons In Classical Painting: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26150651-lessons-in-classical-paintinghttps://www.aristidesarts.com/exploreInteraction of Color: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/111113.Interaction_of_ColorAlla Prima II https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18660561-alla-prima-iiArt and Fear: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/187633.Art_and_FearSeven Days In The Art World: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6988014-seven-days-in-the-art-worldSteal Like An Artist: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13099738-steal-like-an-artistKeep Going: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40591677-keep-goingShow Your Work: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18290401-show-your-workColor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19596.ColorHiroshige: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1815962.HiroshigeDisrupted Realism: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44140550-disrupted-realismA Giacometti Portrait: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176943.A_Giacometti_PortraitTake Down: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59710901-takedownCensored Art Today: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60779186-censored-art-todayArt/Work: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32920255-art-work---revised-updatedHot Topics In The Art World: https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=hot+topics+in+the+art+world&ref=nav_sb_noss_l_27Curating Art Now: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59609888-curating-art-nowThe Art Spirit: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207781.The_Art_SpiritArt Is A Tyrant: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50701321-art-is-a-tyrantIn The Light Of Italy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2651813-in-the-light-of-italyPerspective Arts: https://www.youtube.com/@PerspectiveArtsRead The Art Thief with us! On Twitch on September 8th, 3pm Pacific https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief

Making fine art prints of your paintings can be daunting, but with a little prepwork you’ll be making prints in no time. Picture Salon: https://www.picturesalon.com/ Printful: https://www.printful.com/a/cheerssteph Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Are you interested in making art, but have no painting experience? Want to start painting, but not sure what supplies to get? Today I’ve invited acrylic painter Jennifer Arzt to join me in a crash course on getting started in painting! We cover materials, classes, mindsets, and daily practices in this hour long class to get you making art (and doing it right!) Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ See Jennifer’s work: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferarzt_art/ Mentioned in this episode:LiquitexBlick https://www.dickblick.com/ Flax Art Supplies (San Francisco) https://flaxart.com/san-francisco-store/ Artist & Craftsman (Seattle): https://artistcraftsman.com/ Get started in Oil Painting for under $130: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork/2022/11/2/how-to-start-in-oil-painting-for-under-130 Gage Academy (Seattle and online): https://gageacademy.org/ Jenna Rainey: https://jennarainey.com/ Terracotta Art Classes: https://terracotta.art/classes Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse/art-illustrationArt2Life, Creative Visionary Program: https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/ This is Artify: https://www.thisisartify.com/homepage Nova Color: For Acrylic paints https://novacolorpaint.com/ Gamblin 1980 colors: https://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-1980-oil-colors/ Jennifer’s starting from scratch, $1000 budget (About $84 a month) to become an Acrylic Painter:Watercolor Paper, in small sizes8-12 colors, mid tier paints- Liquitex basicsCHEAP brushesFind Free courses (youtube, in person gatherings, etc)After a few months find a paid class. Community College, local academy’s, or an online course. From there decide on more supplies, or more educationStephanie’s starting from scratch, $1000 budget (about $84 a month) to become an oil painter:10 oil colors, I like Gamblin’s 1980’s student grade colors. Synthetic brushes (5-8) kindsMasters Paintings soapRags (cut up old sheets or towels, make sure to throw them away OUTSIDE when done with your painting day.)Small bottle of Gamsol (for helping thin paint and remove color from brushes)Oil primed paper, and flat canvas sheets. Now find a drawing class! Live models are great, would also recommend still life classes. Drawing supplies 6B-6HA sketchbook 8x10 in or BIGGERAn eraser, tape, viewfinderFor the 2nd have of your painting year, look for a color theory/ color mixing class.That will use up most of the $1000 and get you very far in your art journey!Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Find Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55277763-make-your-art-no-matter-what Mentioned in this episode:Hilma af Klint: https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/hilma-af-klint Larry Bamburg: https://www.artforum.com/events/larry-bamburg-198792/ Jenny Saville: https://gagosian.com/artists/jenny-saville/ Emotional Agility: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27209485-emotional-agility Read August & September’s book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief The next live recording will be on Twitch on September 8th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna