The Art Confidential

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Jacqui flips the script and interviews co-host Andreina Bates about her journey from Venezuela to the American art world. Andreina shares what it was like growing up in a family of strong women, studying engineering in college after moving to the United States at just 17, and discovering her creative voice much later in life—after becoming a mother of twins. What started as a curiosity about watercolor eventually turned into a full artistic career, g...

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates share the everyday tools, habits, and rituals that shape their creative lives. From favorite art supplies and unexpected studio hacks to music playlists, messy studios, and the power of creative play, they reveal the practical things that keep their art practice moving forward. The conversation explores the materials they love most—from charcoal and graphite to pigment sticks and water-soluble crayons—as well as unconve...

Welcome to the first episode of The Art Confidential. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates turn the microphone on each other to introduce themselves and share the stories behind their art practices. In this candid conversation, they talk about the realities of being working artists—from the myth of effortless confidence to the challenge of balancing art with full-time jobs, family life, and creative self-doubt. They also explore how supportive artistic communities can replace competition with...

Welcome to The Art Confidential — the podcast where the art world gets refreshingly real. Hosted by mixed media artists Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates, this show dives into honest conversations about building a creative life. From studio practices and creative breakthroughs to gallery relationships, marketing, and the realities of making a living as an artist, nothing is off the table. Each episode features candid discussions with artists, gallery owners, consultants, or other art-world ins...