Brush Work

Once I implemented a weekly time to research topics in art, my creative work bloomed. In today’s episode I go over how I like to research and where I go looking for great information~Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

I highly recommend watching the Youtube version of this podcast episode! https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Using this changed the way I look at websites. The analytics you get with your website can only take you so far. With Hotjar you get heatmaps and recordings of how your art collectors are using your website, so you can make better designs and more sales. Not an ad, I’m just a big believer!Get Hotjar: https://hotjar.com/r/r6de01d Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

Instagram can be really frustrating for artists, or the best thing for their business. It all depends on how you approach the app. In today’s episode I show you how I use Instagram to promote my art, build relationships with clients, and how I get a professional feeling to my page. Highly recommend watching the YouTube version of this episode as I do a deep dive with visuals on my own IG page. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

After going to many kinds of painting education sources over the last decade, I’ve come up with a list of 5 exercises that will bring you more sensitivity to light, give you better color control, speed up your painting process, and more! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

In this episode of Art Book Club, Jennifer and I dig into The Creative Act. We chat about artistic competition, how to get out of a creative rut, why we didn’t like the Buddhist undertones, and how to keep play in your artistic practice. Find The Creative Act: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426 Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Read April’s Book: The Entanglement by Alva Noe https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62815942 The next live recording will be on Twitch on April 14th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Find Visual Nomad (Jennifer): https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ 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 feel paralyzed by not knowing what to say, to paint, to create? Ever have a blank canvas, a blank audio file, a blank sheet of music staring at you with no creativity in sight? This episode is for you!Your guide to facing the blank canvas:Acknowledge that It’s super normal to feel intimidated by a blank canvas. You aren’t the first to feel this way, you wont be the last. You MUST create SOMETHINGLetting the blank canvas stay blank is the WORST thing you can do. It’s a bad habit like an infection. Mess it up!!!Make a silly mark on the first page, scribble on the canvas, lay a ground- wreck it! Make a pre-creativity ritual Tea time is my favorite! Need some looseleaf tea for yourself? Use code CHEERS10 at fridaytea.com for 10% off your whole order. Clean your space!A clean space leads to a clean mind for making new artWarm up your bodyTaking care of your physical self lets you protect your creativity years down the line. Break down your idea into its smallest one-sitting-taskCan you do one of the creative checklist items in an hour?If yes, do itIf no, break down the step even further.Make your list of imperfections and weaknessesBe as detailed as possible in the things you want to improve and strengthen your art work.Then pick one item and do it.Take a breakDo something that seems very different than art making, you will get inspired. Take notes of your ideas as they come to you.ExperimentPull out materials you don’t normally work with and play!Need more advice? Still feeling stuck? Send me a message! Let’s chat. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

How to prep for a push period:Set really specific goalsPrioritize what needs to get doneSet an A list and a B list.A- Things that MUST get done (The reason you are in a push period)B- Things that would be nice to get doneRemove normal life boundariesMake a scheduleSlot in A list items Place resting timesSelect an end date for the push periodMake time for errors and unexpected eventsOrganize your space, get food ready, etcSet boundaries with people. Let them know you are in a push period.How to sustain a push period:Stay disciplined to your schedule Respect your restReevaluate your progress each day and change the schedule as neededUse tools to manage stress- comfy shows to watch while painting, using nice scents in your space, keep yourself clean. After the Push Period:Evaluate what you accomplishedPlan restReturn to your normal scheduleMake a list for what’s next, and don’t plan a time table that is similar to the push period. Give yourself more time.Want to see what I’ve been working on during my push period? Come to my show at West Seattle Grounds during March, with art walk happening on March 14th, 5-8pm 2024. West Seattle Grounds: 2141 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Good luck with your Push Period! I hope you get the results for what you need and that you don’t burn out. You got this!Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

I’m thrilled to have Drie Chapek on today’s episode of Brush Work podcast. Join us in a discussion about switching from oil to acrylic painting, how our bodies change our art, showing at multiple galleries, being a thrifty art buyer, and the power of the studio visit. Mentioned in the episode: Bless This Space Between Us https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1211497.To_Bless_the_Space_Between_Us Emily Gherard https://www.instagram.com/emily_gherard/ Ninth Street Women https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28118491-ninth-street-women Margy Lavelle: https://www.margylavelle.com/ i.e. Gallery: https://www.ieedison.com/ The Art Of Gathering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37424706-the-art-of-gathering Greg Kucera Gallery: https://www.gregkucera.com/ Find Drie Chapek online: https://driechapek.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drie_chapek/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

In this episode of Art Book Club, Stephanie talks about themes inspired by this short read including creativity and rest, no wasted days, and being prepared to be lucky. Find How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49872803-how-to-be-an-artist Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Read March’s Book: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426 The next live recording will be on Twitch on March 10th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph 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

Kristin Rae Cronic joins me in a conversation about balancing income with happiness, starting a live wedding painting business, publishing a book, knowing where to spend your time, and the power of sending a cold email. Find Kristin Online:https://www.kristincronicart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinraecronic/ https://www.instagram.com/easelonstribling/ Find her work online:https://www.serenaandlily.com/search?q=kristincronic https://stellersgallery.com/artist/kristin-cronic https://wellandwondercollective.com/collections/kristin-cronic Mentioned in the episode: Austin Thomas: https://www.austinthomas.org/ Pete Souza: https://www.petesouza.com/ Proof to Product: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/ Kristin Rae Cronic artist statement: I make work about the journeys we take as it relates to human connection, empathy, individual worth, and adventure. I intend for my work to exist where people live, rest and reflect, and connect with one another.While medium varies based on the project at hand, color and intuition are common threads. My paintings often use nature as motifs for such themes, but I also use textiles and knot tying in soft sculptures intended for domestic and public spaces. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

Mentioned in the episode:Handkerchief project: https://www.instagram.com/winnievanderrijn/ Symposium: https://marthacashman.com/international-symposiums/ Dada show: http://www.allisonbeda.com/fakegalleryFind Beulah online:https://www.instagram.com/beulahvanrensburghttps://www.instagram.com/atelier_chateau_orquevaux/ https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Beulah van Rensburg’s Artist Statement: Since 2019 Beulah van Rensburg has been The Residency Director at Chateau d'Orquevaux. Beulah is a practicing artist herself and as Director she uses her vast experience working with artists for over 20 years to conduct studio visits with the artists at the residency which includes discussing career, direction and to offer critiques. Prior to joining The Chateau team, Beulah founded the Van Rensburg Galleries in Hong Kong and Australia. In 2012 Beulah opened a Gallery in Hong Kong and while representing 35 International artists, she started exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair worldwide all the while curating collectors on an international level. Following the success of the art fairs, Van Rensburg Galleries established a regular Popup gallery in New York City followed by a gallery in Australia. Since 2021 Van Rensburg Galleries continues to operate under new ownership. In 2022 Beulah was invited to join the curatorial board at Artfinder, the leading online art platform. As a board member Beulah curates shows on the platform and finds appropriate artists to be represented. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

Today’s episode features an abstract painter I met at Chateau d’Orquevaux, Jennifer Arzt. We talk about making your own deadlines, the benefits of having a newsletter, and why you need a great artist website.Want help with your artist website? Jennifer’s program will help you figure out Why you need a website, how to set it up to serve your business, and get it launched sooner rather than later. Sign up for Jennifer’s mailing list to get free resources and news when the next opening for the course is. Find Jennifer:https://www.jenniferarzt.com/https://www.instagram.com/jenniferarzt_art/Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Instagram: 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

Find Why have there been no great women artists? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53967929-why-have-there-been-no-great-women-artists Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Read February’s book: How To Be An Artist by Jerry Salztz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49872803-how-to-be-an-artist The next live recording will be on Twitch on February 11th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph 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

In today’s episode I’ve interviewed the entire November 2023 cohort and asked them 4 questions regarding their experience at the Chateau d’Orquevaux Artist & Writers Residency. We go over expectations, what they accomplished, what they wished they had brought, and what are they going to change in their life once the residency is over. The artists in this cohort ranged in age from 19 to mid 70’s and were from 4 different countries. They are sculptures, painters, fiber artists, poets, novelists, screenwriters, and more. I asked them these 4 questions: What did you expect to accomplish at the Chateau d’Orquevaux residency vs what did you actually end up creating?What's something you brought or wish you had brought that would have made your time at the residency better?What are you going to change in your life after coming to this art residency?What's some advice you would have for someone planning on coming to the Chateau Orquevaux?All 21 artists had very different answers and advice, a lot of which is specific to what they create. If you are thinking about going to the Chateau D’Orquevaux art residency and have questions, leave a comment!Thank you so much to my cohort for agreeing to be on Brush Work Podcast! In the interview today: ✨ @imogen_brewer✨ @lamccaulou✨ @mayalamaja✨ @Adamgallerycastine✨ @spapaintings✨ @1castleintheair✨ @keightmaclean✨ @stephaniescott.art✨ @DellPenny✨ @iluv2bmissyb✨ @suziqsmith✨ @Cladelli✨ @polymathcrafts✨ @mumblecorpse✨ @lethargic.slumber✨ @jenniferarzt_art✨ @cari.antoinette✨ @sylva_storm✨ @hannahs_symphony✨ @eveggleston_art Thank you to the wonderful staff of the Chateau Orquevaux residency:THE TEAM 👏⚜️ Co-Founder | Co-Director @ziggyattias_artZiggy’s Social: @chateau_orquevaux⚜️ Co-Founder | Residency Co-Director @beulahvanrensburgBeulah’s Social: @atelier_chateau_orquevaux⚜️Arts Administrative DirectorFalon’s Social: @falon_chateau_orquevaux⚜️ Regisseur @zetbegood⚜️ Chef @chef_marie_orquevaux⚜️ Second Chef Quentin⚜️ Assistant chef Marie: @lorinehbt⚜️ Property @romainlienare⚜️Mason @corentin_charrier⚜️ Head of Cleaning team @lydiabeurne⚜️ Assistant Cleaning team @lara_vchrtHost and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Visit the Chateau website: https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Today I break down my goals for 2024! Topics include Art business, personal finance, fitness, and more. Do you have an interesting goal for the new year? Tell me in the comments!Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0et6I930LaU Instagram: 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