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| Remembering David Bjurstrom | 02 Nov 2026 | 01:03:13 | |
In Memoriam: David Bjurstrom — One More Conversation Some artists leave an impression. Others leave a legacy. David Bjurstrom did both. A giant in the art fair world, David was more than an extraordinary artist. He was a larger-than-life presence who elevated the art on the street, inspired those around him, and helped shape the community we know and love. For this special episode of The Independent Artist Podcast, we're reaching back to our very first season to revisit a conversation with David. We wanted to give our community the opportunity to hear his voice one more time, to enjoy his wit and wisdom, and to spend a little more time in his presence. David shares how he first found his way into the art world, how he caught the bug, and how his journey unfolded. He also reflects on his online presence and his approach to the occasional drama of the art fair world, offering one of his wonderfully memorable observations: "Not my monkeys, not my circus, but I sure love circuses." It's a conversation filled with the humor, candor, and personality that made David so unforgettable. We dedicate this episode with love to David's husband, William Bloodgood, and to everyone whose life was touched by David's remarkable spirit. So pour yourself a gin and tonic, settle in, and join us for one more conversation with David Bjurstrom. Here's to you, David. SHOW LINKS CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL APPLICATION: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12760 ARTIST BY ARTIST: https://artistbyartist.substack.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| Good, Big, Red, and Sexy! | 26 Oct 2026 | 01:12:06 | |
Good, Big, Red, and Sexy! Another summer on the art fair circuit is in the books—or at least it is for some of us! This week on The Independent Artist Podcast, Will and Douglas look back on a season filled with unexpected challenges, memorable moments, and the kind of stories that only life on the road can produce. From mechanical breakdowns and extreme weather to finding inspiration amid chaos, it's all part of making a living as an independent artist. For some artists, the season is finally winding down. For others, the calendar is backloaded with shows that keep the wheels turning well into fall. Will shares the story of his van's engine failure and the battle to get it covered under warranty, while we revisit the sweltering heat of the St. Louis Art Fair and the challenges of keeping yourself going when life on the road takes its toll. Meanwhile, Douglas looks for a little normalcy on the art fair circuit while his world back home has been turned upside down by a complete home renovation. Sometimes, the familiar chaos of an art show is a welcome escape from the chaos waiting for you at home. But this conversation goes well beyond the logistics of making a living as an artist. We explore the different ways artists tap into their creativity, including a fascinating glimpse into songwriter Linda Perry's creative process in the documentary Let It Die Here. We also reflect on the passing of a dear friend who built an extraordinary career on the art fair circuit and, before his passing, had the rare opportunity to see just how deeply the community loved him. And as another season comes to a close, we ask a bigger question: How do we get off the hamster wheel of stress and worry long enough to reset, rewire our thinking, and make room for creativity again? Finally, we revisit an old piece of creative advice that might just be the perfect philosophy for artists everywhere: Make it good. If you can't make it good, make it big. If you can't make it big, make it red. And if you can't make it red, make it sexy! This episode is about resilience, friendship, creativity, and finding humor and inspiration in a life spent making art. SHOW LINKS CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL APPLICATION: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12760 ARTIST BY ARTIST: https://artistbyartist.substack.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| How's Your Summer Season Going? (part 2) | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:57:36 | |
How's Your Summer Season Going? – Part 2 We're back with Part 2 of our summer catch-up. After months of traveling to art fairs on different schedules, Douglas and Will reconnect to compare notes on how the season has unfolded. What starts as a conversation about recent shows—including Madison's Art Fair on the Square—quickly branches into some of the biggest topics artists are talking about this summer. We unpack Madison's fortuitous relationship with Epic Systems' renowned art-buying program. If you've ever heard an artist say they had an "epic show," this episode explains why that phrase has become part of the art fair lexicon The conversation also explores what happens when collectors try to pressure artists into making a deal, practical strategies for handling discounts without devaluing your work, the effects of Canadian wildfire smoke on shows like Ann Arbor, the ever-evolving debate over reproductions, and whether inkjet printers blur the line between hand-crafted and automation. We wrap up by reflecting on the mentors, friends, collectors, and supporters whose encouragement gave us the confidence to keep creating and build sustainable careers as artists. Settle in and enjoy Part 2 of How's Your Summer Season Going?
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| How's Your Summer Season Going? (part 1) | 03 Aug 2026 | 01:03:23 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. How's Your Summer Season Going? (Part 1 of 2) After months of traveling on separate schedules, Douglas and Will finally sit down to catch up on how the summer art fair season has really been going. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, they discuss the severe storms that have disrupted art fairs and threatened artists' livelihoods, along with the personal life changes that can make it difficult to stay focused while running a creative small business. They swap stories about memorable (and sometimes harrowing) show setups, navigating dangerous weather on the road, getting the call off a waitlist, and what it takes to think fast and go all in when opportunity arrives with almost no notice. The episode also features a conversation with fellow artist Evan Reinheimer, who shares a practical new tool he's developed to help artists and exhibitors better manage their art fair businesses. https://artshowplus.com/ Whether you're a veteran exhibiting artist, just beginning the festival circuit, or simply curious about what life on the road is really like, this episode offers an honest look at the challenges, surprises, and resilience it takes to build a career in the arts. Settle in and enjoy the ride. Topics covered:
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| Art Fair Bingo: Stories You Can't Make Up | 01 Jun 2026 | 01:14:03 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. Art Fair Bingo: Stories You Can't Make Up What do threatening storms, celebrity sightings, unsolicited business advice, and tens of thousands of customer interactions have in common? They all happened during our recent whirlwind through some of the country's biggest art events. In this episode, Douglas and Will unpack the wild, funny, frustrating, and occasionally surreal moments from a stretch that included Main Street Fort Worth, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Southlake, Brookside Art Annual, and Artisphere. From keeping one eye on the radar as storms threatened to upend entire weekends, to navigating the feeling of losing control when circumstances refuse to cooperate, the road delivered no shortage of stories. Along the way, we talk about the customers who generously offered their suggestions on everything from booth design to business strategy, unexpected celebrity encounters, and the challenge of processing the overwhelming amount of information gathered from thousands of conversations with a constant stream of humanity. What do all of those interactions tell us about the shows, the art, and ourselves? Pull up a chair as we play a round of Art Fair Bingo and share the stories you simply couldn't make up—even if you tried. Every square on the card got marked during this run. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| Juggling Act | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:04:55 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. As spring show season ramps up, co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth and Will Armstrong dive into the real-life balancing act of being a working artist on the road. Fresh off a demanding Florida circuit and gearing up for a run of Texas art festivals, they unpack what it takes to juggle family life, studio production, and the nonstop pace of travel. This candid conversation explores the often unseen side of an artist’s career—managing responsibilities at home, caring for loved ones, and staying present for family while being pulled into the intense focus required to create and sell work at a high level. It’s a season where the pressure is real, the calendar is full, and keeping all the balls in the air becomes both an art and a challenge. If you’ve ever struggled to balance your creative ambitions with the people and priorities that matter most, this episode will hit home. Episode tags: Art Worth: A Festival at Clearfork- https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14014 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| Manifestation of the Soul/ Nathalia Toledo Barcia | 09 Mar 2026 | 01:48:31 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. Fresh off winning Best in Show at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, Ecuadorian artist Nathalia Toledo Barcia joins us for a deeply moving conversation about culture, soul, and the stories embedded in her work. Nathalia’s art lives at the intersection of painting and porcelain—where delicate surfaces become artifacts of memory and identity. Drawing from her Ecuadorian heritage, her paintings carry the visual language of her culture while her porcelain forms feel like relics of something timeless, as if they’ve been unearthed from a personal mythology. In this conversation, Nathalia shares a belief that resonates with many artists: every piece of art carries a piece of the maker’s soul. For her, art isn’t just an object—it’s a manifestation of spirit, a form of nourishment for both the creator and the viewer. We talk about what it means to create outside the corporate system, to live with the courage—and sometimes the naïveté—of believing that art can sustain a life. Natalia reminds us that artists are constantly evolving, constantly transforming, and that staying open to change is essential to a creative life. In a world that often measures value in productivity and profit, artists quietly become something else entirely: a form of resistance. This episode is a reminder that making art is more than a profession—it’s a way of keeping the soul alive. Episode tags: Art Worth: A Festival at Clearfork- https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14014 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| Art That Speaks to This Moment/ Erin Curry | 09 Feb 2026 | 01:59:29 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. In this episode, we sit down with Erin Curry (https://erincurryart.storenvy.com/), an artist whose work is deeply informed by both science and lived experience. With a background in biology and a childhood shaped by parents who collected fine art and brought her to art fairs from an early age, Erin’s creative language is grounded in observation, systems, and an intimate understanding of how form, pattern, and meaning emerge over time. Our conversation moves squarely into the present moment—one marked by political tension, the rise of fascist ideologies, and the ever-present weight of ICE and state power pressing into daily life. Erin speaks candidly about how these forces inevitably seep into the studio, and why making art that responds to now is not only unavoidable, but necessary. This episode is a thoughtful reflection on inherited art worlds, scientific ways of seeing, and the responsibility—and risk—of creating work that bears witness to the time we’re living in. Episode tags: Art Worth: A Festival at Clearfork- https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14014 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| Switching Gears in '26 | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:14:08 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Switching Gears in '26 is a candid conversation about what it means to keep making work when the ground feels uncertain. We talk about the influence of legendary glassblowing artist Lino Tagliapietra, the pressure of staying creative during difficult economic and political times, and the strange in-between of waiting for application results for the 2026 season. We also dig into the ongoing tension between making work about something versus creating decorative work—and which of those paths is actually harder to sell. From making the work to finding the audience for it, this episode sits in the space between patience, persistence, and adaptation. We also look at how tools like ChatGPT and emerging AI technologies are beginning to shape creative thinking, workflow, and decision-making. This is a conversation about recalibration, resilience, and choosing to move forward even when the path isn’t fully visible. Episode tags: Sono Lino- documentary about Glass Maestro Lino Tagliapietra https://www.sonolino.com/ Kimball Arts Festival-https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13821 Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival-https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14057 Art in the High Desert-https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14073 Art in the Pearl- https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13832 Cat Tesla Business of Art- https://www.catteslaworkshops.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org | |||
| Am I the Artist, or Am I the Art?/ Elissa Brown | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:45:53 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. Before we dive into today’s conversation, Will and Douglas kick things off by talking about the whirlwind of doing the One of a Kind Show—the highs, the hustle, and what it takes to say yes to an opportunity before it slips away. They reflect on the importance of moving quickly when the window opens, trusting your instincts, and learning to spot the difference between real opportunity and distraction. The intro wraps with a timely reminder for artists: how to recognize and ward off a scam email before it costs you time, money, or peace of mind. Today’s episode is titled “Am I the Artist, or Am I the Art?”—and it’s a deep, unfiltered conversation with mixed media artist Elissa Brown (http://www.thefreckledarmy.com/p/mina-page.html) Elissa is a storyteller first, even when the story begins with crippling anxiety, sweating through her shirt, and stepping straight into the void. In her work, she creates entire worlds—layered, constructed realities that blur the line between facade and truth, between an impenetrable exterior and what’s breaking underneath. She openly embraces the unreliable narrator, questioning whether we ever fully control the stories we tell about ourselves. We talk about the commonality of the banal, the necessity of invention, and why, sometimes, if you can’t teach, you have to do. We talk about choosing your hard, about becoming a better version of yourself, even though you know full well it doesn’t say “asshole” on the check. This is a conversation about identity, anxiety, and the uncomfortable honesty of making art from necessity rather than comfort. Elissa’s work isn’t just something you look at—it’s a place you step into. And once you’re there, the question becomes unavoidable: where does the artist end, and the art begin? Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW Sponsors ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.org Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Picking Up the Pieces/ Janine DeCresenzo | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:08:32 | |
Welcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. In the intro of this episode, we’re talking about what it means to recharge your creative batteries after a long, exhausting season of art shows. We’ll share how we find inspiration and motivation when burnout creeps in, and tell a story about serendipity — one of those unexpected moments that reminds us why we chose this path in the first place. Guest: Janine DeCresenzo (https://www.janinedecresenzojewelry.com) What do you do when everything you’ve worked for is suddenly gone? In this episode, we sit down with jeweler Janine DeCresenzo , who faced every artist’s nightmare — the theft of her entire inventory after a show. Janine opens up about the emotional and professional impact of that moment, and how she found the strength to rebuild her career from the ground up. This is a raw, insightful conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and recovery. Janine shares the concrete steps she took to move forward, the support systems that helped her heal, and practical advice for other jewelers to protect themselves before disaster strikes. If you’ve ever faced loss, setback, or the fear of starting over — this episode will remind you that it’s possible to pick up the pieces and create something even stronger. Whether you’re packing up from your last show or just trying to find your spark again, this conversation is all about slowing down, refocusing, and reconnecting with what drives your art. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. | |||
| Art Cop | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:55:50 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. When the art show season wraps up, the podcast season renews! Back on their mics, Will and Douglas catch up over topics from this year's art fairs. Somehow, these guys incorporate the following topics together into a conversation that only art fair artists can: Booth shots, food poisoning, reproductions, Plaza Art Fair, artist "collaborators," taxes, Devo, tricky installs, personal style, incestuous art collections, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and being an "Art Cop." Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. | |||
| Where Ya Been? | 27 May 2025 | 01:08:46 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. We are thrilled to return to the mics to record our podcast conversations, and we are touched by the love and encouragement from our listeners. With all the chaos that surrounds us, we hope to continue to share the conversations that inspire us and make us laugh. But ultimately, we hope to foster meaningful connections with fellow members of our artist community. Please help us spread the word that The Independent Artist Podcast is back on the air for your listening pleasure. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. | |||
| Season 5 Trailer | 26 May 2025 | 00:01:53 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth (https://www.sigwarthglass.com/) and Will Armstrong (http://www.willarmstrongart.com/) co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. | |||
| Nurturing a Gift/ Marina Terauds | 30 Dec 2024 | 01:11:22 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| How I See The World/ Cali Hobgood | 16 Dec 2024 | 01:27:42 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| It's a Great Drug/ Su Abbott | 02 Dec 2024 | 01:03:59 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Brick-and-Mortar/ Chris Jackson and Laura Junge | 18 Nov 2024 | 01:05:29 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Would Ya Like a Lollipop? | 04 Nov 2024 | 01:02:02 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| There Are No Friends At Breakdown | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:58:27 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Just Keep Swimming! | 30 Sep 2024 | 01:23:39 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist. | |||
| Soaking Up The Gratitude | 16 Sep 2024 | 01:04:59 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist. | |||
| I Check My Ego At The Door/ Sarah Umlauf | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:13:33 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Sarah became the Executive Director for the St. Louis Art Fair https://www.saintlouisartfair.com/ in Clayton, MO in 2019, right before the global pandemic shut things down. In this conversation, she brings her experience from the other side of the industry to reveal a director’s point of view on topics like running an ethical jury, managing stakeholders, and her favorite part of the job. Tune in for this enlightening conversation. #artdirector #artfair #stlartfair #artist #independentartist #independentartistpodcast #artfairjury #theboss #workingartist #contemporaryart Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist. | |||
| Stroke of Genius | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:53:54 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist. | |||
| Beauty From Imperfection/ Carol Greiwe | 29 Jul 2024 | 01:21:25 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as an independent professional artist. | |||
| Defining Your Path/ Chris Dahlquist | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:01:23 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.
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| Hen Peckin' Party | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:59:53 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. And, right now, all of us artists are under so much pressure! We discuss these various struggles we all find ourselves in. And what about AI? It’s here to stay so how do we wrap our brains around its impact on categories like photography and digital.
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| Sharing Your Authentic Voice/ Clifton Henri | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:00:18 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Preserving the Mystery/ Darryl Cox | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:06:23 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.
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| Need Not Apply | 20 May 2024 | 00:59:22 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.
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| April Showers Bring Show Dollars!!! Art Show Reviews. | 06 May 2024 | 01:04:30 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Drawing Inspiration From Your Own Work/ William Kidd | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:07:03 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Stand Up and Live! | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:04:09 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| A Mission for Magic/ Lisa Kattenbraker | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:26:12 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Paying Your Dues/ Christopher Jeffries | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:18:16 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. | |||
| Less Answers, More Questions/ Matthew Naftzger | 05 Feb 2024 | 01:05:19 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| TRANSformation/ Randy Thomae and Cammy Rahore | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:02:31 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Black Casts and Blue Shitters- The Anxious Artist’s Guide to 2024 | 08 Jan 2024 | 01:11:42 | |
I'm not anxious.........you're anxious! What a tumultuous time of year for an art fair artist! Application results, economic struggles, and a whole host of other challenges can beat down even the most optimistic of humans. In this episode, we try to make sense of 2023, as we navigate creatively into this New Year. Tune in as Douglas https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will http://www.willarmstrongart.com/#/ try to make sense of it all in a thoughtful and entertaining way! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Fingerprint on the Wall of Life/ Athlone Clarke | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:31:04 | |
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| State of Bliss/ James and Carrie Pearce | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:17:34 | |
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| Legit Roadie/ Rob Matthews | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:36:42 | |
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| Pushing Back on the Nonsense/ Sarah Collier | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:32:04 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Growing up in Nashville, Sarah Collier https://thecharmschooldropout.com/home.html was schooled in the art of manners and social graces. She was enrolled in charm school and attended Cotillion as a means to learn proper etiquette amongst high society. The experiences from her formative years serve as some of the inspiration for her mixed media work to "push back on the nonsense." In this conversation, Sarah reveals her personal discoveries from meeting her birth family, which affirmed her strong drive towards being an artist. Tune in to this remarkable story from The Charm School Dropout. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Comfort Zone/ Keith Grace | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:28:21 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Have you ever been at a point in your life where you need the spark of inspiration? Keith Grace http://www.keithgrace.com/ has spent his entire life stepping out of his comfort zone and talks about it on today's episode. He began his career as an illustrator and graphic editor for newspapers. In partnership with his wife, Shari, they started their own graphic design business while Keith explored his career as a fine artist. Most recently, they uprooted and moved to the mountains of Greenville, SC. In every aspect of their busy lives, the Grace's employ their creativity, all the while stepping outside of their comfort zone. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Honoring the Past in Present Time/ Mick & Paige Whitcomb | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:35:10 | |
The Whitcomb's are both artists working on their own bodies of work in different mediums. Each captures elements of the past presented with a contemporary eye. Mick Whitcomb https://www.artifactsbynomad.com/ is fixated on the American Machine Age and the advent of electric lighting. He transforms 19th-century machines and scientific instruments into utilitarian sculptures. Paige Whitcomb https://www.paigewhitcomb.com/ creates photos using the traditional method of wet collodion photography with an authentic 19th-century studio camera. She creates tintypes to capture a staged fictional world. Her images are the opposite of modern photography; in a society where anyone can take a picture anywhere, her meticulously staged scenes allow the viewer to see the world through the artist’s perspective, which is often an allegorical view of modern culture. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Business in the Front | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:07:53 | |
Can't make this $#!T up!!! The stories from the road we all experience, while outrageous to most, seem so normal to all of us. In this episode, we unpack the stories from the St. Louis Art Fair. As we anticipate a wrap of the summer art fair season, we've got the winter applications nagging away at us. Tune in as Douglas https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will http://www.willarmstrongart.com/#/ try to make sense of it all in a thoughtful and entertaining way! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| No Limitations/ Marlene Rose | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:39:07 | |
When Marlene Rose https://marlenerose.com/ discovered molten glass, she was energized by the adrenaline rush of the material. While pursuing her BFA, she learned that glass could be used for more than just craft, but as a means to convey an idea of what she wanted to say. Although glassblowing was more common at the time, she was drawn to an ancient technique of sand casting, typically used for metal. Sculpting molten glass in a mold of sand sent her in a direction where everything was new and exciting with no limitations. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Paint with a Seriousness/ Beth Bojarski | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:20:24 | |
When it comes to painting, Beth Bojarski https://bethbojarski.com/ has three rules. "Don't take yourself too seriously. Don't take your subject matter too seriously. But paint with a seriousness." Beth compares her creative process to looking up at the clouds and seeing what imagery emerges. Her characters arise from the board as she works tirelessly to allow the humanity to show through her subjects while expressing her clever sense of humor. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| A Mighty Purpose/ Listener Q & A | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:31:40 | |
George Bernard Shaw wrote, "This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one." Being an art fair artist can push you to your max, but the rewards are exhilarating! This entire episode is part 2 of listener questions. Will and Douglas react to the topics of alternative selling funnels, opportunity scams, selling techniques, and when it's time to throw in the towel. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Leap of Faith/ Emerging Artists Q&A | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:22:43 | |
Working Artists! You are not alone! Today, Douglas and Will dedicate the entire episode to answering questions from new and emerging artists. The co-hosts give their personal reactions to what has helped them in their careers, which have spanned 22 years each. They also have an entertaining conversation where they catch up after their last show in Denver at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. This podcast episode has pearls for new, emerging, and veteran artists alike. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||
| Nature AND Nurture/ Jeffrey Zachmann and Carl Zachmann | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:27:24 | |
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It's difficult to say regarding this father/ son pair of kinetic sculptors. Jeffrey Zachmann http://www.zachmann.com/brought his son Carl Zachmann https://carlzachmann.com/ on the road with him throughout his career as an independent artist. It is no wonder that Carl eventually followed step with his dad after exploring his interest in engineering and archeology. What seemed like a random collection of interests coalesced around his body of work involving gears and artifacts, encouraging the viewer to go internal. Conversely, Jeffrey's work is a lively experience that allows his collectors to actively engage in the movement within his pieces which disarms them and allows their natural and unfiltered reactions to emerge. These men are extremely creative, and their stories about their experiences on the road are truly entertaining. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcast Sponsors Music "Walking" by Oliver Lear | |||