Not Sorry Art Podcast

Sari gives an update on what she's been focusing on with her art-- including a growing YouTube channel and a greater emphasis on Not Sorry Art School-- and what that means for this podcast in 2025.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_school

In the wake of her previous discussion on Jenny Odell's book How To Do Nothing, Sari discusses her routine for filtering the media and information she takes in without allowing herself to become detached or apathetic to the news.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_school

Sari discusses her strategies for overcoming burnout in her art practice, taken from lessons as an artist, mentor and parent.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_school

Sari recounts her takeaways from Jenny Odell's 2019 book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy and how the book's recommendations can be helpful to artists feeling overwhelmed by media and our hunger for constant information dopamine.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_schoolSHOW NOTES:How to Do Nothing by Jenny OdellIt's not easy seeing green (Himba Tribe study)

Sari reaches into her mailbag to answer Kayla B.'s question about grappling with identity in her art and how to authentically share lived experiences by posting paintings online.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_schoolSHOW NOTES:Follow Kayla @kaylabynumcoatesBook Recommendations:Ways of Seeing by John BergerHow To Be An Artist by Jerry SaltzNeuroTribes by Steve SilbermanArt As Experience by John Dewey

Welcome to Season 3 of the Not Sorry Art podcast! In this first episode of 2025, Sari discusses a recent interview of the rapper Doechii in Rolling Stone and the lessons for artists that can be gleaned from it.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_schoolSHOW NOTES:Doechii Interview: Rolling StoneThe Artist's WayDoechii: The Artist's Way | My Creative Recovery Journey

Sari is joined by arts professional Mac Cumpian to discuss her career working multiple art world jobs, including serving as an educator at the Met, working as a studio manager for a prominent NYC artist, teaching adjunct at her alma mater, and more. Mac talks about moving from SE Texas to NYC and the associated economic/cultural challenges, art on social media, and breaking into an insular art community without established connections.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work. Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Mac @MacFacts on TikTokMacCumpian.com

In her first ever call-in episode, Sari answers a listener question about the desire to make visually appealing work that also comments on societal issues in an effort to bring about real change.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the third and final installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss "Get The Picture" by Bianca Bosker. This book is joyous journey into the art world via Bosker, a journalist who takes on multiple art adjacent roles (such as a gallery assistant, museum security guard, studio assistant and more) as she immerses herself into the mysterious and insular worlds of creating, selling, collecting and viewing art. Megan and I thoroughly cherished this read and I hope you enjoy our conversation about the book.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Get The PictureFollow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari speaks with friendship coach and author Danielle Bayard Jackson about how creatives can approach friendships that blend personal and professional motives. Danielle is the author of a new book, Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and & Art of Conflict & Connection in Women’s Relationships.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Buy Danielle's bookFollow Danielle on TikTok: @thefriendshipexpertListen to Danielle podcast, Friend Forward

Sari discusses how reaching goals as an artist requires patience and the willingness to commit to a small step-by-step journey.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show! This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the second installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss Your Brain On Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.This 2023 book is a fascinating peek into the science of neuroaesthetics and how art impacts our lives in myriad ways. I hope you enjoy our conversation and stay tuned for the third and final Summer Book Club next month as we discuss Bianca Bosker’s new book, Get The Picture, a first-hand account of an outsider’s journey into the art world and beyondThis episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari discusses how putting limitations on ones creative pursuits can actually be beneficial when building for a long-term art practice.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSign up for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain

Sari is joined by cultural insights expert Megan E. Collins for their second annual Summer Book Club series. This month's pick is W. David Marx's 2022 book Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion and Constant ChangeWe really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend for readers looking to take a deeper look at the hierarchies in our society and how status tiers inform cultural capital.In our conversation, we hone in on how Status and Culture applies to modern day internet culture and of course, we discuss the applications of the book to the art world.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari chats with Chicago-based art therapist Pierra Brown about her profession, how she got into art therapy, and some misconceptions associated with the practice.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Pierra (@pierrad.b): Instagram, TikTok

Sari is joined by artist/creative Brit Chida to discuss their abstract diagrams and the message of healing and emotional vulnerability behind the work. As Brit describes their art on their website, Brit “makes art as a way to heal and offer back to their community some gifts of resilience.”This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:For a special 20% off discount on Brit's prints, use code NSA20Brit Chida IGhttps://britchida.com/ Patreon - Brit Chida Learn painting from Brit: https://www.easydoesitart.com/

Sari addresses the reality for artists that making subpar work is a part of the process and must be dealt with in order to improve.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari chats with her friend and fellow Austin artist and gallery owner Ella Nilsson about making the most out of an art space for creating art and exhibiting.Ella is a great example of an artist wearing multiple hats as she not only has her practice, but she also owns and operates Hangar Art Studios in Austin and worked for 15 years at Ikea as a design manager.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artCheck out my blog to view the product recommendations that Sari and Ella discussYou can follow Ella on Instagram or visit her website.Also, you can check out her work (and some of mine!) at Hangar Art Studios, located at 3625 Mencheca Road, Suite 101 Austin, Texas 78704. Their website is www.hangarartstudios.com.

Sari discusses the topic of cringe: how our tendency to experience that emotion comes out of a societal desire to maintain group cohesion, and why she believes embracing a certain level of cringe is necessary to have a steady art practice. Sari also talks about some of the cringe she's experienced as an artist online and her tips for overcoming the feelings of fear and embarrassment that can follow us as creatives.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari discusses the myth that artists have to attend art school to be legitimate. She weighs the pros and cons of art school, how she came to major in fine art, and how artists can continue their painting education outside the confines of an institution.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art