Welcome back. Today’s episode is jam-packed with answers to some of the most common questions I get as a painter—how I choose what to paint, how I build strong compositions, how I keep my colors vibrant instead of muddy, and even how I save money on supplies without sacrificing quality. Whether you're tuning in with your favorite coffee or wielding your favorite paintbrush, you're in for a practical and inspiring ride. I’ll kick things off by diving into the question I hear the most: “How do ...
Hey there, and welcome back to the show! I’ve got a powerful episode lined up for you today—one that might just shift your mindset in the best way possible. I'm talking with Empowerment Coach Wendy Gunn, and trust me, you’re going to want to hear this. Wendy doesn’t just talk about transforming challenges into blessings—she’s lived it. From building a thriving email list to losing over 100 pounds and keeping it off, Wendy is the real deal. If you’re ready for practical wisdom, real inspiratio...
Today, I get to introduce you to Amy Bernstein. Amy is a writer who has made it her mission to help creatives get out of their own way and flourish in spite of self-doubt. In this interview, she shares real-world wisdom for keeping yourself moving forward, whether you're a writer, visual artist, or both. We also talk about how artists can incorporate writing to help their art careers, and how to handle rejection. Amy's insights are a breath of fresh air that really any type of creative can ad...
Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Women's portrait photographer, confidence coach, and author, Elizabeth Snyder. Here, we dig into the mindset aspects of a successful creative career. We talk about Elizabeth's new book, Unbroken; Finding Your Purpose Beyond Trauma, and ways artists can experience personal growth and tune into their inner compass for maximum happiness. Check out the show notes for episode 107 at passionatepainterpodcast.com for Elizabeth's bio and contact informat...
Welcome to part 1 of my interview with Women's portrait photographer, confidence coach, and author, Elizabeth Snyder. In this episode, you'll hear about Elizabeth's journey to living her dream of being a professional photographer. She guides her clients beyond just a great photograph, taking them through their own journey to self-acceptance and greater confidence. Elizabeth's story is inspiring and full of helpful tips. Check out the show notes for episode 107 at passionatepainterpodcast.com ...
Dr. Vasu Tolia is a former pediatric gastroenterologist who has embarked on a second act as an artist. Dr. Tolia's diverse life experiences filter through her art, and her knowledge of neurobiology influences her use of light, composition, and color. The captivating result conveys the tranquility and beauty of nature and the universe itself. Dr. Tolia has successfully incorporated charitable donations into her artwork sales and regularly contributes to three charities on her website. She is a...
Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Audiobook Coach, Producer, and Transformational Speaker Robert A. Lane. We discuss time management and the importance of reaching out to those around you for help to maximize your chances of success and avoid overwhelm. Robert shares wisdom for acknowledging fear and identifying negative self-talk as crucial steps to becoming resilient and more confident. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, you'll want to go back and check that out first to lea...
Welcome back, This conversation with Audiobook Coach, Producer, and Transformational Speaker Robert A. Lane, covers a lot of ground. We talk about developing your unique voice as an artist, and The process requires digging deep to show up as your most authentic self. Though our discussion of authenticity references acting, Robert's wisdom applies to being authentic as any type of artist. If you've listened to this show for any length of time, you're used to being encouraged to give yo...
In this Passionate Painter Podcast Video Interview, Caroline Italia Carlson interviews Artist and Art Retreat business owner Misty Gage. In this episode, you'll hear how Misty grows her audience, overcomes her resistance to selling, and how to reboot your creativity through a studio refresh. If you haven't yet checked out part 1, you'll want to give it a listen to hear about Misty's background, inspiration, mindset, overcoming fear of the blank page, the structure of Misty's business,...
In this Passionate Painter Podcast Video Interview, Caroline Italia Carlson interviews Artist and Art Retreat business owner Misty Gage. In this episode, you'll hear about Misty's background, inspiration, mindset, overcoming fear of the blank page, the structure of Misty's business, how she promotes her work, art business websites, pricing, and mistakes to avoid when taking pictures of your art. In part 2, you'll hear how Misty grows her audience, overcomes her resistance to selling, ...
Welcome back. In this interview, you'll meet Artist Ingrid Tourangeau. Ingrid's paintings are whimsical, vibrant, and often abstract. Her installations are poignant and thought-provoking. All of her work is expressive. The sheer consistency of Ingrid's art practice is inspiring. You'll find the link to her website in the show notes for episode 101, where you can see her success in creating multiple painting series. Some of this work led Ingrid to dive into self-publishing, creating six child...
Welcome back. I’m excited to share my interview with Patrick Shanahan of Art Storefronts, an art website provider that provides built-in storefront functionality so artists can sell their work without having to handle all the technical aspects. The company offers both a collaborative arrangement and a done-for-you arrangement, so artists can participate as much or as little as they would like. There is also robust marketing support through webinars and educaitonal resources, and a subscriptio...
Moving Forward with a Body of Artwork Welcome back. If you've listened to episode 98, you know I took a year off the podcast to attain my MFA. I'm happy to share that I completed a one-year accelerated MFA program in Media Design through Full Sail University. Completing the heavy grad school workload while keeping my job required hours after work every day and on weekends in addition to a 40-hour work week allowed for very little sleep, even less housekeeping (thank you to my husband for han...
Welcome to part 2 of my interview with G.J. Gillespie. In this episode we discuss ways to improve your art, pricing your art, his art supply business, his company's Trusted Creator program, and his best advice for artists seeking exposure for their art. And don't forget, you can watch the full video of this interview, see examples of Gary's work, and get links to everything we discuss in the interview at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode98. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, I recomm...
Welcome to my interview with G.J. Gillespie. Having been published in over 90 publications, this is one prolific artist. The interview ran over an hour, so I've broken it into two parts for listening convenience. Check out part 1 for Gary's bio and discussion on getting published in journals and other tactics Gary uses to gain exposure for his art. We also talk about his creative process as well as his creative voice. And don't forget to check out the show notes for this episode to see the ...
This demo on how I paint using marble dust mixed into linseed oil instead of using solvents is for my listeners who've asked to see a demonstration after watching my interview with internationally acclaimed artist and author Kimberly Brooks in Passionate Painter Podcast episodes 70 and 71. Kimberly is the author of The New Oil Painting: Your Essential Guide to Materials and Safe Practices. Her book is a how-to on clearing out your studio of dangerous toxins, with tons of useful advice. I've...
Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with Rachel Druckenmiller. She's a singer and founder of Unmuted, the platform through which she encourages people to stop hiding their dreams and step into the light. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, you might want to go back to that first, to hear Rachel's bio, and lots of inspiring advice. As you know, this podcast focuses on visual artists, specifically those in the fine art realm. As I mentioned at the beginning of the video, I've brou...
Welcome to my interview with Rachel Druckenmiller. She's a singer and founder of Unmuted, the platform through which she encourages people to stop hiding their dreams and step into the light. As you know, this podcast focuses on visual artists, specifically those in the fine art realm. As I mentioned at the beginning of the video, I've brought Rachel — both a singer and motivational speaker — to you to share her message of encouragement and inspiration to build your confidence as a creative a...
Welcome back to my interview in progress with American painter Lisa Daly Kansas. Please note there's a point in the interview that I jump off the mic to quickly grab something to show Lisa in our Zoom call. For those of you listening in audio-only format, it's a framed photo of two paper checks I received in the mail. You'll understand the rest when you hear it. That said, don't forget the full video of this interview can be seen on the show notes page for either episode at passionaterpainte...
Welcome back. Before I introduce my guest, I want to thank all of my listeners for your loyalty and encouragement. I love creating episodes to encourage you to chase down your art dreams and keep moving forward. That's why it's been a difficult decision to put the show on something of a sabbatical for the near future, to give me time to advance my own art career. Producing a quality show is extremely important to me and I enjoy it, but it takes a lot of time. I do plan to continue, though a...