Art + Magic

Amanda and I get down on the TikTok strategies we've seen work, advice for finding your own formula, our successes and frustrations with social media, how we're relating to this platform and morrrre. Listen to ep 20 with Amanda Sandlin: Busting All the Artist Myths FOLLOW AMANDA www.amandasandlin.com IG: @amandasandlin www.gentlesentiments.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit patreon.com/devonwalz for exclusive episodes each month FOLLOW THE SHOW @artandmagicpodcast @devonwalzart www.devonwalz.com

The Andrea conversation continues! In this part we talk about: - getting out of isolation - financially setting yourself for ups and downs - how trauma and mental health issues have influenced our work - making art books - art openings and how to talk to new people - what to say no to - much more! FOLLOW ANDREA https://www.andreaguzzetta.com/ IG: @andreaguzzetta SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit patreon.com/devonwalz for exclusive bonus episodes  FOLLOW THE SHOW @artandmagicpodcast @devonwalzart www.devonwalz.com STUDIO SALE www.devonwalz.com/studio-sale JOIN MY NEWSLETTER https://forms.aweber.com/form/82/1951764982.htm

What didn't Andrea Guzzetta and I talk about? Nothing. And that's why this conversation is a two-parter! A bit of what we covered in part 1: -- Our mental health journeys as they relate to being working artists -- Moneyyyy -- Making feminine art in a masculine leaning art market --Seeking Validation -- Confidence -- Finding your people -- Pricing -- and much more Stay tuned for part 2 coming out next Thursday, 7/20. FOLLOW ANDREA https://www.andreaguzzetta.com/ IG: @andreaguzzetta SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit patreon.com/devonwalz for exclusive bonus episodes  FOLLOW THE SHOW @artandmagicpodcast @devonwalzart www.devonwalz.com JOIN MY NEWSLETTER https://forms.aweber.com/form/82/1951764982.htm

Starting back up by catching you up: why I took such a long break, imposter syndrome, TikTok, collaboration, having a hard time painting, business growth, mental health, playing the long game, working 3D and morrrre. Head to patreon.com/devonwalz for bonus episodes. FOLLOW THE SHOW @artandmagicpodcast FOLLOW DEVON IG: @devonwalzart TikTok: @devonwalz www.devonwalz.com

As it's one of our most popular episodes to date (and a personal favorite), I wanted highlight this conversation with Pennylane Shen. It's also excellent compliment to the the Artwork Development Series that we just wrapped up (check out the past 3 episodes if you haven't yet). Much of what we've been discussing is distilled nicely in this interview, and as well as given a totally fresh perspective by Pennylane. If you've heard this one before, re-listening is a GREAT check-in to see how you're relating to her points and suggestions now v. then. If you're coming across this conversation for the first time-- you're in for a treat! We talked about… -- The two overarching factors that make for strong artwork and how to know if you’re hitting the marks --Navigating experimentation and incorporating just the right dose of it -- Why you need to bulk up the “meat and potatoes” of your work and ways to bring meaning and substance to the forefront of what you make -- How to overcome the insecurity of being self-taught -- The things to become aware of in your own self (or continued!) art education -- Determining which way of selling your work is right for you: self-representation v. working with a gallery BIO Pennylane Shen is an artist consultant, curator and educator. Since 2006, her company Dazed and Confucius has offered personalized consultations, group workshops and business development with regular seminars held worldwide. Artist consultants Pennylane and David advise over 1000 artists each year. With a variety of services catered to the fine artist, Dazed and Confucius has quickly become the "one-stop shop" for artists navigating the fine art industry. Pennylane holds a Master’s Degree in Visual Culture Theory from New York University and has lectured at various forums throughout Canada, the US and the UK. Her teaching experience includes Langara College and the NYC Crit Club. For more than a decade, Pennylane has worked in commercial galleries such as the Bau-Xi Gallery, the longest standing commercial gallery in Canada. In her hometown of Vancouver, BC Pennylane has curated for the Vancouver Mural Festival. An avid supporter of art and wellness, she sits on the board for the Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Foundation, collecting notable art pieces for hospital walls. UNIQUE: a Style Development Workshop Series is open for enrollment through 10/6. Learn more and sign up here. Head to patreon.com/devonwalz for bonus episodes. FOLLOW PENNYLANE www.dazedandconfucius.com/ IG: @dazed.and.confucius FOLLOW THE SHOW @artandmagicpodcast FOLLOW DEVON IG: @devonwalzart Tittok: @devonwalz