#24 Art that’s Good for the Environment

Update: 2018-08-10

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In episode #23, I spoke with Jennifer O’Brien, the Executive Director of Resource Depot, which is a reuse center in West Palm Beach, Florida. She had a lot of great ideas on how artists can help the environment, and I’m going to talk about a few more here. I’ll give artists suggestions on how they can try to reuse things, leave as little waste, and decrease the toxicity to the environment.

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When artists collaborate with one another, they are able to achieve something together that they cannot achieve alone. Collaboration can be a fun and lucrative arrangement, and it’s something all artists should consider. In this episode I go over what you should think about when choosing a partner, and what you should discuss before working together. I also give many examples of great collaborative opportunities. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

#78 Art Collaborations

2019-02-2200:13:09

Artist Kole Trent owns an art gallery in Cocoa Beach, Florida. His artwork is influenced by the surf and space culture of that area. While he has shown his work at art shows, he’s recently switched to art murals. He’s been creating murals at schools, businesses, and homes. I heard of him when he completed over a dozen murals at a middle school near me. That was a collaboration with Nick Ringelstetter, and you can hear my interview with Nick in Episode 75. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#77 Kole Trent: Gallery Owner and Mural Artist

2019-02-2000:47:15

Offering prints in addition to your original art can be a lucrative part of your art business. I explain the basics of printing, including how you will take the image of your artwork; how to do color correction, if needed; and how you do the printing, including printing your own or using a print shop. I also go over the benefits of offering prints and how many prints you should offer. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

#76 Art Print Basics

2019-02-1500:11:301

Artist Nick Ringelstetter creates extremely detailed artwork that leans toward science fiction. He’s been very successful selling his original artwork and prints all over the U.S. at outdoor art shows. After a chance meeting with another artist, he has come down to Florida and ventured into the world of murals. We talk about his art show adventures, how he met Kole Trent and starting doing murals, and what the next phase of his art career may be. I interview Kole Trent in episode #77. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#75 Nick Ringelstetter: From Art Shows to Murals

2019-02-1301:03:23

This episode talks about how you can get out of a creative block, whether you are blocked from making a painting, a sculpture, or anything. We’ll discuss blocks that come from not being able to start a project, the block that comes from having too many choices, and the block that comes from fear. For all of these, you can fall into a trap of overthinking, which can lead to an inability to do anything creative. I’ll give you methods of how you can get past these creative blocks. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

#74 Working Your Way Out of a Creative Block

2019-02-0800:13:05

Today I’m speaking with Chris Zydel, who lives in the San Francisco area. Chris has practiced as a psychotherapist, and she now teaches painting as a way to provide healing through creative expression. She teaches near her home and at retreats on the coast, as well as through online classes. She even teaches others so that they can bring her techniques to their areas. Chris has been teaching for years, so if you think you need a little help in getting back to art-making or you’d like to make art to help you work through something, she’s got the class for you. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#73 Chris Zydel: Healing through Creativity

2019-02-0600:52:54

Co-op galleries can be a great option for artists who don’t want to do outdoor art shows, but they want to get their art seen and sold. The artist displays their artwork at the gallery for a couple months, often they are committed to work at the gallery, and they split the sales with the owner of the gallery. In Episode #71, I spoke with artist AJ Brockman who created a new type of gallery, called The Brewhouse Gallery. It’s a little like a co-op, with some key differences. In this episode I talk about his gallery and traditional co-op galleries so that you can decide if those galleries are right for you. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

#72 Is a Co-op Gallery Right for You?

2019-02-0100:11:30

AJ Brockman is an artist turned entrepreneur in Lake Park, Florida. He is a talented artist living with a progressive disease, but it has never held him back from his art goals. After attending art school and working the art show circuit in Florida, he realized that there must be a better way to sell his art. He created a new concept, called The Brewhouse Gallery, where people can enjoy a nice craft beer in a unique gallery setting. After less than five years, the gallery is a huge success for AJ, his partners, and the artists and musicians who now call it their creative home. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#71 AJ Brockman: Creating a New Model for Selling Art

2019-01-3001:01:25

Many artists that I’ve interviewed studied art in high school or college, but then worked in another field for many years. The timing has been right for them to return to art making and start their own art business. In this episode I’ll talk about how you can get back into making art, how you can meet other artists that will encourage and inspire you, and how you can find art opportunities. You can find show notes for all of these episodes on my website https://suzanneredmond.com/

#70 Getting Back to Art

2019-01-2500:10:35

While artist Katiana Jarbath Smith was born and raised in South Florida, and she makes her home in the West Palm Beach area, her parents emigrated here from Haiti. Katiana started making art in middle school, went to a high school to study art, but then she abandoned art for many years. When you see her artwork, you’ll be amazed to discover that she only picked up painting again about a year ago. She’s now making a splash in the South Florida art scene with her meaningful paintings that are greatly influenced by her Haitian culture. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#69 Katiana Jarbath Smith: Honoring Her Culture with Her Art

2019-01-2301:02:31

When you are self-employed and creating your own business, you need to be held accountable for making your own art and doing all the necessary business tasks. In this episode I give you great ideas of how to find accountability partners from your art community both in person and online. I also talk about getting accountability from business experts who can help you with tasks you either don’t want to do or don’t know how to do. And finally, I give you some tips for getting out of an art block and being accountable to make art on a daily basis. You can find links in the show notes for this episode on my website https://suzanneredmond.com/

#68 Are You Accountable?

2019-01-1800:15:56

Lisa Sonora is an artist who travels the world taking and teaching art classes, and a few years ago she settled in Oaxaca, Mexico. She now hosts art retreats at Art House Oaxaca, and other artists teach there as well. Her website and blog feature many free resources and she has online classes to help you effortlessly create art. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#67 Lisa Sonora: Traveling Artist in Oaxaca, Mexico

2019-01-1600:57:58

Art journaling is extremely popular for artists as a way to work out their thoughts, try new art techniques, or record their life milestones. Whether you call it art journaling, visual journaling, or something else, it can include writing, painting, pasting, and can use many different tools and techniques. As Amanda Grace in episode #65 tells her students, it can be a way to get back to your creative self. Today’s episode will talk about the different kinds of journaling and why you may enjoy doing them. You can find links in the show notes for this episode on my website https://suzanneredmond.com/

#66 The Art of Visual Journaling

2019-01-1100:13:18

Today’s episode is with artist Amanda Grace. Amanda’s mission is to help people recover, express, and care for their creative expression of Self. She’s used journaling for self-expression and discovery in her live classes for years, and now she is offering some great online classes as well as two art retreats in Ireland in 2019. Her journaling classes help you to develop a creative practice using a combination of writing, painting, and collage. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

#65 Amanda Grace: Artist and Pilgrim Soul

2019-01-0901:02:53

If you’re not still on a Christmas vacation from social media, you will have noticed that everyone is talking about their resolutions or goals for the new year, or they are evaluating what they accomplished during the last year. I think you can’t help but think about new goals this time of year. January seems to give you a creative energy and hope for good things to come. In this episode I give book recommendations to help you create new habits for a happier life, and provide resources for learning how to do specific art goals. All of my recommendations are included as links in the show notes for this episode on my website https://suzanneredmond.com/

#64 Making Goals for the New Year

2019-01-0400:14:19

Artist Edrian Thomidis has only been making sculptures for about five years. It starts back in high school, when she enrolled in a school that offered visual arts and a path straight into a college arts program. She ultimately received a degree in communications and worked creating graphics in the early days of website design. With the start of her family, her work schedule allowed her to once again explore her artistic roots and take classes to develop a new art path, which is now in the world of ceramics. She recently completed a new body of figurative sculptures as well as paintings that she exhibited in a well-received solo show. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/

#63 Edrian Thomidis: Maker of Figurative Ceramic Sculptures

2019-01-0200:57:56

Online art sales can be quite lucrative for artists and are easy to do using Facebook. In this episode I go over step by step how you can plan an art sale on Facebook in the coming year. It’s a great way to sell a couple dozen items in a short period of time. The key is to establish a good following on Facebook and develop your inventory of artwork.

#62 Facebook Pop-up Shops

2018-12-2100:09:40

Artist Kecia Deveney, has a style that is clearly her own. She paints, she sews, she creates 3D art pieces using vintage objects. She worked hard to develop her artistic style and now teaches art in many disciplines, from her home in New Jersey, to as far away as Australia. She tells great stories about her Australia trips, and how she’s has successfully sold her artwork through a Facebook pop-up shop. The Show Notes and links for this episode can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/

#61 Kecia Deveney: An Artist of Many Talents

2018-12-1901:06:39

Many people want to make art, but they don’t give themselves permission to do it. They think they are too busy, or it’s too frivolous, or too expensive. In this episode, I help you to make more art by telling you how you can give yourself permission, how you can take an art class and have the instructor give you permission, or how you can create a deadline to make you accountable.

#60 Give Yourself Permission to Make Art

2018-12-1400:12:56

Crystal Neubauer lives in Wisconsin, where she creates mixed media artwork, using the broken, cast off, and overlooked items of the past. She brings new life to forgotten objects in the form of collage. Crystal also travels to teach her art techniques, and will be visiting many locations out west for her Spring teaching tour.

#59 Crystal Neubauer: Bringing New Life to Forgotten Objects

2018-12-1200:58:22

In this episode I talk about what a podcast is, where you can find them, and how you can listen to them. I also give a few examples of podcasts I like to listen to, as well as a few art-related podcasts that I’ve found interesting.

#58 The World of Podcasts

2018-12-0700:12:33

Artist Laura Horn lives near Adelaide, South Australia, where she creates wonderful artwork, online classes, and most recently, an art podcast that she produces with her husband. Actually, she produces the classes with him too. They’re a great team when it comes to producing content related to her artwork, because he is a photographer and has the photo and video skills, and she’s the artist who has a great vision for her business. Laura has a cohesive look to her artwork and shares her knowledge with her online community.

#57 Laura Horn: Australian Artist, Instructor, and Social Media Master

2018-12-0500:53:11

This episode talks about how artists tell a story through their art. They can tell it visually, or with words, or with a title. I also talk about how they can tell their own story, through their website, social media, or in person.

#56 Telling Your Art Story

2018-11-3000:13:12

Michael deMeng is an assemblage artist living in Vancouver, British Columbia. His 3D creations tell a story, often based in mythology, but can also include the story of the original object or where it was found. He uses discarded objects and puts them to new uses, giving them new meaning. He also travels all over the world teaching art classes, particularly Oaxaca, Mexico, and New Orleans. In his classes he encourages his students to try new things and create something of value.

#55 Michael deMeng: Assemblage Artist and World Traveling Instructor

2018-11-2800:57:38

A CV, or curriculum vitae, is a one-page list of an artist’s education and professional accomplishments. All artists should have one, so they are ready with it when applying for an art exhibit, public art, or art-related job. In this episode I’ll tell you why every artist needs one, and what should be included in it, including all the art shows you’ve been in, any awards, scholarships, residencies, art group memberships, and publications.

#54 What is a CV and Why Should Artists Have One

2018-11-2300:12:52

Today’s interview is with me, Suzanne Redmond. A few weeks back Carrie Brummer of Artist Strong interviewed me for a Facebook Live segment. I replay that interview here today. We talked about my latest art series, Letters to Oregon, which is a group of collages using letters that were sent to my grandmother 100 years ago from a friend in World War I. We also talk about my art background before I started this podcast, and what it is that makes me an artist.

#53 Suzanne Redmond: Artist and Creator of this Podcast

2018-11-2100:31:07

Many artists get frustrated because they have not yet developed their own style. They may get into a creative block because they just haven’t found the technique, or colors, or theme that makes their style unique to them. In this episode, I’ll talk about how you can develop your art style by examining artists from the past and the present, and by examining your history of making art. I’ll also emphasize the importance of trying new things and practicing your art daily. I’ll also give useful links in my show notes to artists who offer classes or groups that will help you to develop your own art style.

#52 How to Develop Your Art Style

2018-11-1600:11:28

Ardith Goodwin is a self-taught artist who works out of a studio she created in the chapel of a church. Surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows, she paints with acrylic and mixed media, in a figurative and abstract style. Her studio is also the site of a range of art classes, and she teaches out of state and out of the country. She shows her artwork in local galleries, and has participated in a few solo shows as well.

#51 Ardith Goodwin: Self-Taught Artist Shares What She Learned

2018-11-1400:59:05

Many artists like to join Facebook groups so they can meet other artists and get feedback on their work. Or they might want to ask questions about techniques or simply be inspired by more artwork. You may want to create a group to find artists or to use for a class that you’re teaching. Deciding what type of group you should form can be very confusing. In this episode I’ll explain the types of Facebook groups and where you can find them.

#50 What are Facebook Groups?

2018-11-0900:13:30

Carrie Brummer has created a community of artists called Artist Strong. She started as an art educator who taught at the high school level helping students to develop their art skills and style. She now works with adults through her online mastermind group and Facebook pages, where she helps artists create a habit of art making. She has fostered a sense of community as well as accountability with a group that is now over 4,000 strong. She’s also an amazing artist in her own right, and we talk about some art competitions she’s entered – and won! – as well as her latest art series.

#49 Carrie Brummer: Creating an Artist Strong Community

2018-11-0701:09:14

Public art can be a lucrative a fulfilling part of an artist’s business. In this episode, I explain what it is, and how the process works, so that you may consider applying to create some public art. Public art is any art that is displayed in public places. It can be in a park, on the side of a building, in front of a city building or office building, or in a building, like an airport or parking structure. It can be large or small, still or moving, interactive or not, made from any type of materials, and it can be permanent or temporary. It includes murals, sculptures or monuments, installations, performance, and landscaping. It can be specific to the site, or could be placed anywhere. They are often long-lasting and give great recognition to artists.

#48 The World of Public Art

2018-11-0200:11:52

Whether it’s called street art, public art, or murals, it’s an art form that is popular all over the world. Today I’m talking with artist Eduardo Mendieta. He’s made his mark with murals on the sides of buildings, in the stairwells of parking garages, on schools, and on water tanks. He got his start when he was young tagging buildings, and now he’s getting paid by cities and schools, private businesses, and individuals to create fabulous murals both locally and nationally. He takes us through the process of working on a big project, from the details of the contract to how he plans and executes these large works of art.

#47 Eduardo Mendieta: Street Artist

2018-10-3100:31:00

Artists often need to create their own opportunities to sell their art or to earn income from teaching classes. They need to evaluate their risk and not be afraid to try something new or propose a project to someone else. I give 8 examples of artists that I’ve interviewed in past podcast episodes that have created their own art opportunities for their business. My hope is that hearing their stories will help you to be brave enough to try or create something new.

#46 Create Your Own Art Opportunities

2018-10-2600:11:501

Have you ever heard of the set of online art tutorials called 21 Secrets? It’s been around for many years, and thousands of artists have taken the classes. Today I’m talking to the creator of 21 Secrets, Connie Solera. You also may know her by her studio name, DirtyFootprintsStudio. You’d think that creating and managing 2 seasons of 21 Secrets per year for many years would keep her very busy. But no, Connie does so much more. She teaches at wonderful art retreats a few times a year in Mexico, and next year she’ll also be in Costa Rica. She also has an online course called “Painting the Feminine” and has done year-long mentorship programs. In this episode we hear how she got started and how she does it all.

#45 Connie Solera: 21 Secrets, Art Retreats, and Classes

2018-10-2401:26:12

Instagram is perfect for artists who want to show their newest art, or their works in progress, or their latest show, or a video of their process, because it’s a visual platform. No matter what you’re posting on Instagram, it’s got to have a photo first. I’ll explain how easy it is to post photos and to look at photos. In a matter of a minute, you can scroll through photos on any topic, by artists from all over the world. You can curate your feed, so that you’re receiving posts by artists that use the same materials as you or the same techniques, or different ones if you’re looking to try something new. This is a beginner’s How-To for Instagram for artists, and does not delve deeply into how to gain thousands of followers quickly.

#44 How Artists Can Use Instagram

2018-10-1900:17:33

Jewelry artist Maria Tritico tells me how she developed her current style of jewelry, after making many very different pieces during her college years. She also talks about her year as a Resident Artist at an art gallery and school, and the application process and what is expected of a resident. In her current position, she is teaching jewelry techniques to adults and teens, and she’s also developing an art therapy program. In her spare time, she’s getting her jewelry into shows in other states, including an upcoming show in New York City.

#43 Maria Tritico: Jewelry Artist and Art Therapist

2018-10-1700:48:08

Every artist should know how to hang and display their art because it's not always done by a gallery staff. In this episode, I’ll go over three areas you’ll need to cover when hanging art for a show: #1 Preparing the artwork for display; #2 Arranging where the artwork will go and what it will need to be displayed; and #3 Doing the actual hanging and setting up the art.

#42 How to Hang and Display Your Art

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Karla Walter went to school later in life and received her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, focusing on ceramics. Living in Florida, her environment gave her the idea for what she wanted to make in clay: She decided she was going to make crows. And in Palm Beach County, Florida, she is very much known as the artist who makes crows. But crows aren’t her only subject, and we talk about the other birds and animals and fish that she makes. We also talk about her art installations, which are so much more than a single bird, as they create a whole scene that tells a story in the gallery.

#41 Karla Walter: Ceramic Artist and Maker of Crows

2018-10-1000:51:47

Art classes that you travel to, whether for a day or a week, within your town or out of the country, are a great way to learn a new technique, and concentrate on art with other artists. Many people love this opportunity to get away from their busy lives and create without interruption. I’ll tell you what to expect from these types of art classes, including the costs, the traveling, and the different classes available.

#40 What to Expect at a Destination Art Class

2018-10-0500:14:14

Jana Freeman has created a business called Way Art Yonder Studio near San Diego, California. There she hosts art workshops for instructors and students from all over the world. Her studio space can hold up to 20 people comfortably indoors, but the bonus is she also has a large outdoor space where they can do the messier part of art making, like encaustics and eco-dying. She also offers free open studios every month so that you can join her community of artists and create art in her space away from your busy life. In this episode we talk about how Jana’s art has evolved and how she created her studio space.

#39 Jana Freeman: Creator of Way Art Yonder Studio

2018-10-0300:57:26

Writing articles about your latest artwork or technique is a great way to make a little extra money, but it’s an even greater way to get your name known on a national scale. If you choose the right magazine, one that fits your style of art, this can be great for you too. In this episode, Suzanne Redmond gives many examples of magazines to look into, and tells you how you can submit a query letter to those magazines.

#38 Writing Articles for Magazines

2018-09-2800:10:33

Roben-Marie Smith is a true left brain/right brain artist. Not only is she very talented as an artist, but she uses her tech skills to help artists with their websites, video production, social media, and productivity. At the end of 2018, she’ll be launching her membership community Maker’s Tech U, where artists can find video lessons and support. We also talk about her art, particularly her 100 day project where she made beautiful paper collages. She does all this from her home in Florida.

#37 Roben-Marie Smith: The Tech-Savvy Artist

2018-09-2600:57:16

In this episode Suzanne Redmond gives her recommendations for books that artists may like. She recommends business books for artists as well as art technique books. She recommends a jewelry design book, a couple painting books, art journaling books, and one book about making books. She also recommends a few more in the show notes of her website. All of these books have information that is relevant and interesting to today.

#36 Art and Business Books for Artists

2018-09-2100:15:27

Tonia Jenny has edited and acquired dozens of art and craft books. She has spent a career working with artists, first by helping them to enhance their art through framing, and later by helping them create and design books. She was also instrumental in the introduction of mixed media art to the world. She has established a business where she provides editorial services, coaching, and online art courses. If you’ve ever considered writing an art or craft book, this interview is for you.

#35 Tonia Jenny: Creatively Editing, Writing, and Coaching

2018-09-1900:57:16

An art business network is all the connections you have made with people that can help your business. Artists should build a strong network of art contacts that they can tap into for exhibits, collaborations, and income opportunities. Of course, the connections go in both directions, as you can help other artists and businesses too. You can exhibit with artists, collaborate on art pieces, meet customers and collectors, and utilize the expertise of artists, like for photographing your art or for graphic design. I’ll explain how you can develop your story, where you should tell it, and how you can meet some interesting people for your network.

#34 Building Your Art Business Network

2018-09-1400:13:14

Artist Craig McInnis has taken his talents into so many areas of his life. He’s a fine artist, a musician, a muralist, a painting and drawing teacher, and the Creative Director of Fright Nights, a Halloween event in West Palm Beach, Florida. Craig has also formed artist groups and helped to create a yearly large pop-up gallery that showcases the work of over 70 artists.

#33 Craig McInnis: Artist, Musician, and Creator of Haunted Houses

2018-09-1201:05:12

Artists can use their website and social media to develop their online brands. Your brand is simply what people think of when they hear your name. For artists, you’d like them to think of your art. But with the advent of the internet, and the ease at which you can tell stories, you’ve greatly expanded what your brand is. In this episode, I’ll give you lots of tips for how you can build that brand so that your customers can form a relationship with you and they will want to buy your art.

#32 How to Develop Your Online Brand

2018-09-0700:11:49

Artist Jodi Ohl lives in North Carolina, but travels far and wide to teach her painting classes. Her style ranges from whimsical to abstract, and she has published a book called Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink. She also teaches online classes and hosts art retreats with her ReMe business partner Jean Skipper. Because Jodi previously worked in the corporate world, she has created a successful business with a left brain strategy.

#31 Jodi Ohl: Author, Artist, and Creative Instructor

2018-09-0501:04:55

A pop-up gallery can be an excellent way to show and sell your artwork. They are becoming extremely popular because they allow immense flexibility, while not requiring a large commitment of time and money. By offering this opportunity to fellow artists, you will increase the sales and be able to use them to help you work and promote the gallery. In this episode, I detail what should be included in a proposal to a property owner and how to write a Call to Artists to attract other artists to join you. I also talk about the many events you can have at the gallery to attract more visitors.

#30 Creating a Pop-up Gallery

2018-08-3100:15:06

Trina Slade-Burks and her husband Anthony have created a business that develops a few pop-up gallery shows per year, providing exhibit and sale opportunities for hundreds of artists. They also teach classes to students and adults and provide mentorship for artists who would like to develop their business. In this interview, Trina is generous with her advice and encouragement toward artists.

#29 Trina Slade-Burks: Artist and Businesswoman

2018-08-2901:34:09

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#24 Art that’s Good for the Environment