We have FEELINGS on the subject. You're shocked to hear that, we know. This episode comes from a listener Q that asked how we're coping and dealing with the state of things-- and the answer turned out to be a juicy one. Tune in to hear a break down of how we see the current state of things and how we're all adapting in our own unique ways.
Friend of the pod, ceramacist, writer, paitner and gentle human, Amanda Sandlin joins us in this real talk episode about all of the things! Making art in a location where your style is the outlier, moving into a new city + art life, evolving your style, developing a commercial side hustle, making small accessible work, and a whole lot more because, personally, we hadn't caught up with Amanda in a hot minute and she is a GEM to talk with.
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But do I reallyyy need a newsletter as an artist? TLDR: it's a pretty good idea. And in this episode not only will we tell you all the reasons why, but we share the the start-to-finish logistics of how to build one and how to keep your readers (and your sales) happy. Turns out those quartley emails to your fans can actually go a pretty long way. If you've been wanting to get on the email train (or need some inspiration and motivation to get yours going again) we think this will help!
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All aboard the struggle bus! Aka this episode where the three of us check in with each other on what's hard right now. Brace yourself for Devon's battle with the next evolution of her work (aka a whole existential crisis), Andrea's inability to understand the wonder of time and Marisa. Period. Because Marisa's struggle is literally herself, and the fact that she's such a yes woman. We think you will most definitely feel seen in this episode if you are riding your own bus these days. We hope you enjoy the ride!
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Hey, why does that thing keep showing up in my work? Join us for this chat on our recurring symbols, what they're about and where we think they came from.
This kind of discussion among art friends is often how we help each other gain new understanding and inspiration. We captured this one in real time for you! May it inspire you to think about what keeps coming up in your own work, and maybe talk about it with your friends, too.
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Hey, we noticed something. Work that puts a spin on something recognizable and classic has seemed to rarely dwindle in popularity, why is that?!
Is it a smart move from a business perspective?
What is it about this kind of work that seems to find an audience, despite the decade?
We thought we'd talk about it! Join us for this historical, analytical and unhinged-as-usual art chat on subversion of classics.
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We're back with another minisode where we talk about the art things that are a little less juicy, but a whole lot necessary. It's hard to make money off your work if you don't have a place to sell it, hence today's topic: the online shop! We discuss your hosting options (website v. online marketplace) , tips for making your listings extra sellable, design suggestions, mental blocks and more. If you've been putting off the headache, we encourage you to run with the info in this episode and just get it done!
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Anddd if you want to snag a snazzy pricing calculator + guide for all of your art pricing needs (prints! licensing! digital work! you name it!) Devon went ahead and made one for you right here
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Oh what's that? It's 2025 and you did not come to play? Us neither.
While SELLING OUT might have negative connotation when it comes to art, it can also be the exact thing to help you-- literally -- sell out your inventory. We happen to think products and commercialization can be a great option for funding your practice; but how do you do this in a way that still feels good to you (and your bank account)? The eternal question!
Marisa shares with us her Venn diagram for finding your commercial sweet spot and the three of us get into what has and has worked for us when it comes to selling out-- in all the ways.
Go forth and SELL OUT baby.
She's not the juiciest topic on the block, but she IS an important one. If you've ever sold a piece and then suddenly had no idea how you were going to get it to its new home-- you know the struggle. So in this episode we're covering everything you need to know about shipping paintings, prints or paper works, and complex sculptures! Enjoy.
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Today we're traversing dimensions and talking about taking your work from 2D to 3D! A lot of 2D artists are drawn to seeing their world take on new form, but where to start? What medium to choose? What to make?? The questions can be overwhelming but we're discussing all of our journeys and extracting Marisa's great wisdom on the subject for your education and inspiration. Enjoy!
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If you're curious, confused or overwhelmed when it comes to making prints of your art- we've got you! In this mini episode we get into your different options, our favorite resources and tips to getting prints made with as much ease and success as possible.
Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and understand it better, too. You can buy that guide for 10 little dollars right here.
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When and why did artist statements become a thing? Who is responsible for this practice that so many dread? And how did the artist statement evolve into how we relate to it today? What do people event WANT from us in these paragraphs? We wanted to know too, so we did some research. In this episode we dig into all of that, as well as how we individually approach them. Shocker: the three of us do so quite differently! Because there is as much variety in artist statements are there is among artists. Prepare to pick up hot writing tips and a wee bit o' history in this one.
ANNDDDDD we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and understand it better, too. You can buy that guide for 10 little dollars right here.
Anddd if you want to snag that snazzy pricing calculator + guide for all of your art pricing needs (prints! licensing! digital work! you name it!) Devon went ahead and made one for you right here
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This season we're creating Minisodes on popular topics and FAQs, so that you can easily navigate to the resources you need. When you find yourself in pickles like: How do I ship this? Where do I start with a website? What am I supposed to put in my emails to galleries, again? There will eventually be a minisode for that, with as much actionable info and as few side rants (we hope), as possible. Today is the first in that series and we're getting into all things PRICING. Hope this helps!
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The the first week of the year really lasts through the first quarter if you ask us. So we're hitting you with our Ins and Outs for the upcoming year! As relevant and timely as ever: listening to people, community, obsession with skill, process videos, transitioning to a Christian podcast, talking shit, paying taxes, drugs, colored pencils...if you wanna know which of these is staying and which are going you'll have to listen in!
We overpaid to get overstimulated at Frieze so you didn't have to! WELCOME BACK. We're kicking off season 2 with a banger. Join us as we relive our afternoon at the 2025 Frieze art fair.
We discuss: the patterns and trends we noticed in the artwork, our favorite pieces, the overall experience and if we'd recommend it, who the heck goes to this kind of fair, huge paintings and wealth signaling, and, perhaps most relevant and important, what everyone was wearing.
If you liked this kind of episode where we go to an art thing and tell you about it-- let us know and we might do it again!
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Welp, it's been a year. We've learned a whole a lot in terms of our art, careers, and oh yeah- this podcast! For the final episode of the season we're sharing our highs and lows, what we've learned and what our (very loose) intentions are for the coming year. And yes-- that includes our lessons and desires re: Hey, What Are You Working On? As always, we'd love to hear what your desires for this show are, too. Send us an email at heywhatareyouworkingon@gmail.com with your thoughts. Thanks for being here throughout the season and we'll see you next year!
We love a good Q+A sesh...almost as much as we love the opportunity to tangent. But what did you expect would come from asking us about our special interests? Join us for this wild ride of a discussion that covers some art things and a WHOLE lot of other things: weird jobs, when Devon had to take part in a scam, submitting to galleries, stuff we listen to in the studio and way too much more.
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If last week was how to deal with copiers, this week is how not to BE a copier. Sounds straight forward-- but it isn't always. Newer artists in particular might have a hard time stepping away from the 'gram, their instructor's style, or the current hot thing. In this episode we break down our own influences and how we've navigated them, tips for getting out of the murky heavily-influenced/copier waters, how to set your work apart and a whole lot more.
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Though a vast and triggering subject for us all, we felt the convo needed to be had. Join us as we share our individual (and pretty unique) stories about being copied, what defines copying and where it gets annoyingly nuanced, the things copiers LOVE to say, and ultimately, how to prevent your work from being copied as best you can (some solutions might not be what you think!). And if you're a copier who wants to defend your right to "be a great artist who steals" don't @ us. We address this quote and its rape-y origins, head on.
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We're astrology bitches now! Join us for the first in our series of GEEK OUT episodes, where we let our nerd flags fly and dive into art plus one of our special interests. In this episode, Devon brings back her 20-something, woo-crazed, almost-professional astrologer self to give a star-influenced diagnosis of your hosts and famous artists of the past. Turns out there's might be some planetary influence on the kind of art you make. And why Artemisia Gentileschi was a badass and Picasso suckedddd. We had a good time with that one.
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