Today on The Josie Show we’re talking to Andrea Nelson, self described "watercolor artist and maker of things". Andrea has grown a massive social media presence (like, multi-millions) by guiding us on simple and fun projects. She is funny, warm, and invites us on an art adventure with her. In this conversation, we talk about her growth and evolution on social media, the growth of her business, and how she has 800 ideas before breakfast! If you haven’t already encountered her (and who hasn't???), you are going to fall in love and meet your new art bestie.
Find Andrea at @andrea.nelson.art on Instagram and TikTok.
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Listen to Curt and Josie discuss Curt's unlikely discovery of his love of ceramics, his best tips for Instagram, and how he built his business to sell thousands of high end ceramics from Instagram alone!
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Artists struggle a lot with the concept of niching, and I get it. Artists generally are free spirits and do not like the idea that they have to restrict their creative impulses. But in order to sell art and have a successful business, artists need to create a brand identity.
In this short episode, I play a recording from a workshop where I talked about what niching is actually good for, and when it IS and isn't important. I also talk about the two Josie Lewis brands, my art channel @josielewisart and my art biz channel, @the_Josie_show
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Deb Ouzts has been making small clay figures she calls "Nuggets". Recently, after faithfully posting to Instagram every day about the nuggets for YEARS, her Nuggets went viral!
For the years Deb has been making the nuggets, she has been slowly growing her audience and making decent sales. To be more efficient, she sometimes reposts her Reels videos, and one day she posted on she had already posted 4 times, and it went viral. That video got over 6 million views, and tripled her followers! In this conversation we talk about what that kind of explosive growth looks like on the back end and how she is strategizing her future sales with this influx of new fans.
Check out the viral video and follow Deb on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3vepUzvuu8/
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In this artist-to-artist conversation, we get to hear hear from the printmaker Aftyn Shah, the creative force behind the popular Instagram page, @riseandwander.
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Sharra Frank has carved a unique space for herself in the world of art through beadwork and mosaics. She has created original mosaics for countless public and private projects. She has also been truly ahead of the curve providing digital courses in mosaic back when you needed 30 plugins and coding skills to do it.
Dince most of her customers and fans were on Facebook, she didn’t pursue Instagram, until a video accidentally went viral in 2023.
In this episode, Sharra reveals how she:
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Simon Bull has experienced many versions of himself over a long, successful career as a painter. In this wide ranging conversation with Josie, Simon discusses his journey in the art world and the impact of social media on his work. He shares how he has embraced the performance aspect of painting and the power of viral videos in reaching a global audience. Simon also discusses the intersection of his business and social media, highlighting the importance of social proof in the digital age. He talks about his willingness to adapt and change--even at over 60 years old-- in the ever-evolving world of social media and shares his approach to create engaging content.
Takeaways
Embrace the performance aspect of painting to engage and captivate your audience.
Don't be afraid of controversy and negative comments on social media; they can generate engagement and connection with your true fans.
Use social media as a platform to showcase your work and build social proof, which is essential in the digital age.
Simplify your filming process and focus on creating engaging content rather than high production value.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:23 The Journey of Becoming an Artist
12:59 The Power of Viral Videos
15:57 The Performance Aspect of Painting
20:12 Embracing the Hate and Controversy
26:53 The Impact of Filming on Art
30:16 The Role of Social Media Platforms
32:15 Simplifying the Filming Process
39:25 The Intersection of Business and Social Media
42:56 Connecting with a Global Audience
44:28 Conclusion and Where to Find Simon Bull
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https://simonbullart.com/
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By the end of last year, I was cashed out. I didn't have anything left and I was exhausted. I was experiencing all the symptoms of burn out, and I was really not sure what to do next. Slowly, over the past few months, I've been picking up the pieces and restoring my equilibrium. In this episode I share:
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Welcome to this week's podcast. In this episode, I share my personal journey through the grief of losing a child 8 years ago this month and how art helped me heal and find hope again.
I discuss how art and flow were a powerful tool for processing and expressing emotions. I share my personal definition of grief, and talk about how grief changes over time. I also share how my perspective on hope has changed through my journey, and how I now understand that it's not about the events that may occur in my life, but about my ability to choose how to respond and find meaning in any situation.
This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss or is going through a difficult time. It's a reminder that grief is a process, and that there is hope and healing on the other side.
Thanks for listening, and remember that you are not alone.
Visit www.josielewis.com/blog/grief for more show notes and a transcript.
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I’ve got a real problem with social media lately. I think it’s an echo chamber that is not feeding us with the varied inputs and inspiration we need to be original and unique creators. The algorithm is extremely limited and dare I say, dangerous.
Join me as I discuss my troubles with clickbait and penguin videos!
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I love my walking desk and it helps me to get loads of steps in. I do most of my computer work while walking now and it's the great! I get lots of questions about it, so I thought I would tell you some of the details in case you want to get one for yourself!
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Brene Brown mentioned the existance of Art Scars in her research, and I've been running into them every since! Almost every human I know had some element of your personal expression crushed like a tiny flower at a vulnerable and pivotal point of your development. Those incidents can stay with us and mess with our heart and our art for A LONG TIME. Listen to this episode where I talk about my own art scars.
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My art sales are down. My Christmas sales last year weren’t as great as they were previously. I’m hearing the same thing from a lot of artists and makers and even giant retailers. There’s economic uncertainty and inflation that’s affecting spending. But do I think I should pack it in and stop my art business? NO, I do not. I still think 2023 is the best time to start, build, and grow your art business, and I don’t think it’s time to shrink back. Today on the Josie show I’ve got a few actions and mindsets that will help you in uncertain times.
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Turns out the word "cathartic" doesn't mean exactly what I thought it did. It actually means poo. I don't often talk about poop, but when I do there's always a good metaphor!
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I love to help artists make more art and make more money. Get a handy worksheet on art pricing, download my free guide: Pricing Your Art Made Easy! https://www.josielewis.com/pricing
Art Biz at The Josie Show! Here's a little psychology that will help you sell art. Fact is, you're a rare orchid. You can only make so many works of art, and you can leverage that reality beautifully when it comes to selling your work. Here's how!
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Artists can have thriving careers selling their beautiful work! But sometimes, it doesn't seem to work out. In this episode of The Josie Show I deliver 5 reasons your art isn't selling.
I love to help artists make more art and make more money. Get a handy worksheet on art pricing, download my free guide: Pricing Your Art Made Easy! https://www.josielewis.com/pricing
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Are you an artist trying to sell your brilliant art? First, you should get my Pricing Art Made Easy pdf download because it will blow your mind. Then you should figure out what is your Minimum Viable Product so you can test it out with your people.
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If you make art, you are an artist. But some types of artists are content to dabble and enjoy the process for their own pleasure, and some types seek to share their work publicly, to communicate with other people and perhaps sell their work. Both types are amazing! Watch this video to figure out which type you are.
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I've had a billion views of my art videos on the web, and while it's incredible to be able to reach SO MANY PEOPLE, it turns out there are many people on the internet who like to share their very strong opinions. In this episode of The Josie Show, I talk about my first ever hater! And I also share haters and trolls are actually a good thing. Seriously.
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