'Tis the season for crashing out babbbyyy. So why not combine a little intention, grace and humor into your chaos?
But seriously, as artists and/or business owners this has happened, and will continue to happen, to all of us. Therefore, you can count on your favorite three crash out experts to shine some light on it. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate a crash out if you're currently in one, our individual crash out triggers, what we've learned about softening the blows and preventing the preventable, and all the rest that comes with plastering your heart on a canvas for the world to see. Often, for money.
Today we are HONORED to be in conversation with professional obsessor, artist and science lover, Tyler Thrasher!
Join us as we talk about....
- the marriage of chemistry and art,
-spite as the greatest motivator
- figuring out how to keep up with supply after you go viral
- finding success as a non-nepo baby (resilience is fuel!)
- Tyler’s White Whale: the Black Monstera
manifesting as a re-brand for being so obsessed with an idea you HAVE to bring it to life
-utilizing your network to help you live your dreams
- the importance of asking yourself: “Do I REALLY want my livelihood to depend on selling art?"
His new shop “Materia" opens October 25th in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will be full of crystallized bugs and bones, glowing flora, sketches AND MORE
Does using your body to bring attention to your art devalue your work? Are social media gimmicks worth the cringe if they bring the sales? Is this all a consequence of social media or...have artists of the past also don't weird shit to make sales? Join us in this provocative episode where we spill tea, talk shit on woman-hating commentors, and examine our own biases about what we see as acceptable ways to get your art into the world and get your bag.
Today we're getting into all things murals (process! logistics! pricing! caring for your body!), transitioning out of a day job, and of course, COMMUNITY, with friend of the pod Allison Bamcat!
Allison has worked for Converse as a print designer before becoming a full-time independent artist and muralist. She has done several mural festivals including Worldwide Walls Hawaii and Worldwide Walls Long Beach. She also shows all over the US and internationally, most notably Thinkspace Gallery. We're honored to have her on the show!
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We're back from summer vacay! So we thought we'd let you in on what you've missed by listening in on our art friend catch up chat.
Marisa's been balancing health, kids, studio and teaching thoughts.
Devon's mainly been working internally and navigating life changes, unloading previous work and--gasp-- painting with less control.
Andrea's been up in the art v. money v. show prep v. injury struggle.
So, ya know, working artist business as usual! Tune in for ultimate relatability and bonus comments on biased doctors, frame dilemmas and horny dragons.
Or does good work only come from SUFFERING and EARNING IT? We touch on a lot of points in this one. Whether you're a rich kid or a sufferer or both, we think you'll find this convo interesting.
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Consistency, timelines, etc.
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You asked, we answered! This is part 2/3 of our audience q+a series, and in this episode we powered through a nice handful: how grant writing = getting the best grade, showing linocuts with galleries, how to charge for duties and fees, and more!Thanks for sending in your questions. You know we love to ramble.
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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.
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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!
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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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!
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.
And if you want Devon's fancy pricing calculator and guide you can get it right here.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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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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!
AND don't forget to grab this FREE RESOURCE: The Ultimate Matrix Of Clay You Can Use At Home (Well Ok Its Just The Basics Marisa Can Recommend).
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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