Welcome to Season 6, Episode 5 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this episode, we welcome Michelle Wolodarsky, who discusses her dedication to a diverse art practice that includes painting, film, and performance. Lauryn, Isotta, and Michelle talk about balancing passion with the hard work required in an artist's journey. Michelle shares her strategies for advancing her art career, the challenges of achieving financial sustainability as an artist, and the importance of building a supportive community around one's practice. Topics Covered: 1. The Artist’s Journey and Financial Considerations: - Balancing passion and labor. - Courage needed for the artist's journey. - The necessity of a day job to reduce financial pressure on art practice. - Lauryn’s experience in gallery and publishing, and her skills in sales and business. 2. Art School Mentality vs. Art Market Reality: - The anti-commercial mentality of art school versus the commercial reality of the art market. - The skewed timeline from emerging to mid-career artist. - Entrenched gatekeeping and elite trickle-down in the art world. 3. Michelle’s Approach to Art: - How her conceptual, intuitive abilities shape her practice. - Redefining conceptual art through writing, painting, performance, and film. - Using painting to world-build through performance and film. - Developing a scriptwriting and creative writing practice for poetry. - Receiving feedback from respected peers. 4. Patience, Timing, and Personal Growth: - The importance of patience in the artistic journey. - The value of timing in research and learning. - Maturing as an artist and understanding you’re not different from anyone else. - The role of ego and staying present. 5. Building Genuine Connections and Lauryn’s Insights: - Better relating to each other and forging authentic connections. - Avoiding art speak and showing up as an authentic human being. - Benefits of an introductory consultation session with Lauryn from Curated Splash. - Pitfalls of comparing yourself to others. - Financial transparency and the reality of an artist’s career as seen in the Beyond the Studio Podcast Episode. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the creative journey. Check out Michelle Wolodarsky’s work Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her coaching work Curated Splash Resources Learn more and read podcast transcripts Follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 4 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this episode, Lauryn and Isotta share their creative dreams and discuss their art practices, focusing on overcoming internal blocks. They also highlight the work of sculptor Edoardo Tresoldi and discuss the role of art at Coachella. Topics Covered: 1. Studio Processes and Inspirations: - Lauryn talks about giving herself permission to enjoy beauty and the creative process behind her detailed cake paintings, inspired by childhood cake decorating and Lana Del Rey. - Isotta discusses her marble carving practice, emphasizing mark-making and intentionality, likening it to drawing in 3D. - Lauryn explains her color choices and her "Virgo process" of using Procreate, photography, and transfer paper to configure her canvases, akin to color-by-numbers. 2. Manifesting and Emotional Balance: - Lauryn and Isotta explore the concept of manifesting, discussing how happy and sad emotions can be two sides of the same coin. - Lauryn shares her experiences of showing up authentically, which has led to new clients. - They delve into the idea of manifesting work, focusing on appreciation, awe, and gratitude rather than on what one doesn’t want. - Lauryn talks about using frustration to gain clarity and introduces manifesting as a vibration, understanding desires on an intuitive level. - She emphasizes allowing the universe to bring unexpected, wonderful surprises and the importance of feeling gratitude and beauty in moments of goal setting. Key Takeaways - Embrace and enjoy the beauty in your creative process. - Understand and navigate your studio practice with intentionality and openness to course corrections. - Apply the principles of manifesting to attract positivity and clarity in both professional and personal spheres. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the creative journey. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her coaching work Curated Splash Resources Learn more and read podcast transcripts Follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 3 of Art Is… a podcast for artists. In today's episode, we're joined by Asia Stewart, a groundbreaking performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY, and the founding artistic director of Perform Vu. Join us as we explore Asia's creative origins and discover how her academic background at Harvard and Cambridge, studying government and sociology, along with her experience in theater, musical theater, and opera, uniquely informs her practice of performance art. Her work seeks to physicalize abstract concepts related to race, gender, and sexuality. Asia creates evening-length performances and duration works lasting hours or days, exploring the afterlife of colonial and patriarchal violence. In an open dialogue, Asia, Lauryn, and Isotta discuss the development of Asia's performance work and her early innovative use of digital participation from the audience. Asia opens up about the importance of authenticity and the mindset required in her art, as well as how she has coped with rejection throughout her evolving career. She emphasizes celebrating small wins and advocating for one's work. Asia introduces us to Perform Vu, “the netflix for performance art” and discusses how the platform addresses the often overlooked challenges performance artists face in sharing their work online, including issues of discoverability and compensation. Perform Vu is revolutionizing the future of art by connecting audiences to meaningful videos and films that highlight global cultural dynamics. It provides a sustainable financial solution for performance artists, addressing a significant gap in the market. Current media platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and traditional streaming services such as Amazon Prime and Netflix fall short in offering the culturally relevant and impactful content that 66% of Gen Z and Millennials are actively seeking. Perform Vu fills this void by showcasing a diverse range of performances and artistic expressions that resonate with a culturally conscious audience. (We encourage you to explore Perform Vu. For just $4.99 a month, you can access the full collection of videos and films, including the powerful work of Asia Stewart!) As the conversation draws to a close, Asia asks Lauryn and Isotta how performance enters their lives. They discuss how performance plays into daily life as a person, as an artist, or even as an employee. Isotta shares some thoughts on how she sees marble sculpting as a performance, and Lauryn describes how performance enters her work leading workshops in rehabs and youth homeless shelters, as well as her journey being seen as a business, artist, advocate, and poet. Asia's innovative approach to performance art and her vision for a more supportive environment for artists provide invaluable insights and inspiration. Her passion is truly energizing, making this episode essential listening for any artist looking to refine their practice and engage with performance. Check out Asia Stewart's work .asiastewart.com and follow her at @asiastewart Check out Perform Vu https://www.performvu.com/ Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work isottapage.com Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter isotta.beehiiv.com Learn more about Lauryn at curatedsplash.com and follow her @curatedsplash and her coaching work Learn more at artispodcast.com and follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations

Welcome to Season 6, Episode 2 of "Art Is...," a podcast for artists. In today's episode, we're joined by Gus Harper, a remarkable muralist and painter based in Santa Monica/Venice Beach. His journey is as vibrant as his artwork. Join us as we delve into Gus's artistic origins and trace how his travels propelled him into the realm of street art. Discover how a serendipitous journey through Kathmandu ignited his passion for murals, setting him on a global odyssey. Follow his colorful trail as he leaves his mark in India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and most recently, Chiang Mai, Thailand, along with his hometown of Los Angeles. In an open dialogue, Gus, Lauryn, and Isotta share insights into their creative processes. Explore Gus's balancing act between studio introspection and the vibrant energy of public mural creation. Gus shares practical strategies for overcoming creative hurdles and emphasizes the importance of action over endless contemplation. Delve into discussions on productivity and accountability, drawing from Lauryn's firsthand experiences in her coaching practice. While luck may have its role, Gus advocates for proactive positioning to capitalize on opportunities. Gain a peek into the business side of art, from selling tactics to pricing considerations, as Gus engages in a lively exchange with Isotta about her adventures in marble carving. Gus's adventurous spirit and kindness are truly invigorating, infusing his stories with both entertainment and invaluable insights, making them essential listening for any emerging artist refining their professional practice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations