Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King – Details, episodes & analysis

As adults, we’ve lost our playful spark. It’s been buried under expectations, self-doubt, and the pressure to create. But it’s time to bring the fun back into our art so we can dig deep and make our most honest work yet!

In this episode, we’ll talk about things like: 

• How to lean into play and stop self-editing

• Why showing up to play takes away the pressure of creating

• A few tools and techniques you can use to help you make your art more unique (READ: give you more space to play)

Let’s ditch perfectionism and the restrictions we’ve put on our creativity. It’s time to have fun making art again!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• My top 10 studio tools: https://www.jodiekingart.com/10-studio-tools-opt-in 

• Episode 23: Tools To Create Abstract Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-23-tools-to-create-abstract-art/ 

• Try one of my favorite tools, a shop towel! (earns commission): https://amzn.to/3Mtn73B 

• Episode 36: How Music Impacts Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-36-how-music-impacts-creativity/ 

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know! 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

Art validates the human experience. Whether you believe it or not, so does your work (yes, even if you’re just painting for fun!). 

Every piece has a story to tell and someone to connect to, so we can’t be afraid to get vulnerable when making art. Someone out there needs the raw, real version of what you have to say. 

Your art matters, really. In this episode, I’ll show you all the ways you can discover how it makes an impact. 

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about joining the Rebel Artists Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety 

• Learn more about my Honest Art Workshop in Italy: https://stradatoscana.com/retreats/jodie-king/ 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know! 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

Artists need good copywriting. But just because it's business doesn’t mean it has to be boring. 

To prove it, I’ve brought in another one of my team members, Latasha Doyle to talk about ALL things content and copy. 

What we talk about in this episode is mission-critical when it comes to selling your art. But you’ll hear a unique perspective because we’ll also show you how you can do it in a way that feels right FOR YOU (and is FUN!). 

You ready? Let’s get messy and write some content!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  

• Color Course for Rebels Sale: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

• Google’s 7-11-4 Rule: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ybkBOJLe2/  

• Book a Strategy Intensive With Uncanny Content: https://uncannycontent.co/strategy-intensives 

• Get content and copy on retainer from Uncanny Content: https://uncannycontent.co/services 

• Check out Uncanny Content’s sister brand, Uncanny Unedited (for book marketing): https://uncannyunedited.co

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

What are your thoughts on marketing yourself as an artist? 

If your first reaction was a staunch “No thanks,” listen up. You NEED to do it, especially when it comes to email marketing. It’s the most effective way to get your work out there and start making money! I dare say it’s crucial. 

That’s exactly why I’ve invited my business strategist, Yasmine Kashefi, to the show! She’s going to give you the lowdown on all things email marketing.

If you’re hesitant to market your art, tune in! You won’t regret it. 

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  

• Save $150 on The Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

• Stay in touch with Yasmine: https://www.instagram.com/yasminekspencer/ 

• Check out Yasmine’s website here: www.yasminekashefi.com  

• Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/ 

• Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/ 

• Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/ 

• Voxer: https://www.voxer.com/ 

• Lunar Drift Apothecary: https://lunardriftapothecary.com/ 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

Check out a fresh, new installment of “Ask Me Anything,” where I answer listener questions with my raw, honest opinion on all things art and business. 

And while we talk about a lot of things on this show — like how to use social media as an artist, how to apply to galleries, and even what makes something “real art” — today, we’re going to get a little more logistical here and talk about shipping, scams, time management, and more!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Ask Me Anything, Part I: https://jodieking.com/episode-19-ask-me-anything-your-questions-answered/

• Ask Me Anything, Part II: https://jodieking.com/episode-33-ask-me-anything-your-burning-art-biz-questions-answered-part-2/ 

• Episode 14: How To Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/ 

• The Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

• Art Biz for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/artbizforrebels 

• Jerry’s Artarama (Canvases): https://www.jerrysartarama.com/ 

• Dick Blick (Canvases): https://www.dickblick.com/categories/canvas/ 

• Voxer - Walkie Talkie Messaging App: https://www.voxer.com/ 

• Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite   

• Honest Art Bootcamp: https://www.jodiekingart.com/bootcamp 

• Do you have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

Like forging your mom’s signature on your report card, your artist's signature cannot be copied or replicated. It may look great to you, but others can tell it is not unique.  

So, instead of trying to mimic what others are doing, it’s time we find our own style so our most authentic art can shine through. 

How can you do that? In this episode, I’ll give you all the details!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]! 

Resources mentioned:

• The Color Course for Rebels, on sale May 13th-27th: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr  

• Episode 50: How Art Helped Me Find My Voice: My Personal Journey: https://jodieking.com/episode-50-how-art-helped-me-find-my-voice-my-personal-journey/ 

• Shop my Honest Art mixed media journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/jodie-king-merch/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal 

• Check out my favorite mark making tools in my Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_/list/15NX8WMTGIHQ9?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast 

Size matters…with your art. 

So many artists think that just because they have a little skin in the game, they also need to size up their work. But that’s not true AT ALL. 

Size doesn’t necessarily equate to success. In fact, there’s a lot to consider before you start creating bigger pieces of work, and it may not be right for you depending on what kind of business you want to run. 

But if you’re curious about working with bigger canvases, and getting them to sell, this episode is for you!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• The Color Course for Rebels (On Sale May 13-18 — Get $150 Off!): https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

• Episode 54: How to Save Money on Art Supplies: https://jodieking.com/episode-54-how-to-save-money-on-art-supplies/ 

• Episode 23: Tools to Create Abstract Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-23-tools-to-create-abstract-art/ 

• Dick Blick Art Brushes: https://www.dickblick.com/ 

• Jerry’s Artarama: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/ 

• Canvas Lot: https://canvaslot.com/index.php 

• Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So it Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/ 

• Purchase my Nova Bundle here: https://novacolorpaint.com/products/jodie-king-bundle 

• HDX clear plastic sheeting: https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-10-ft-x-100-ft-Clear-4-mil-Plastic-Sheeting-CFHD0410C/204711635 

• Check out some of my favorite tools in my Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_ 

• Shop my original artwork here: https://shop.jodieking.com/ 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast 

Feeling uninspired? Find yourself comparing your work to others? Does art feel more like a chore than your lifeblood? Well, y’all…those are tell-tell signs of needing an artist’s detox. 

But it doesn’t involve rehab. Actually, it’s going to be WAY more fun! In this episode, we’ll unpack some of the root causes of feeling “meh” when it comes to your art. Then, I’ll show you how to “detox” and work past it with nature, music, and exploration. 

Let’s get your spark back, shall we? 

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• The Artist’s Way book: https://amzn.to/3JiKDyL 

• Jodie’s Guided Meditations: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation 

• Episode 36: How Music Impact Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-36-how-music-impacts-creativity/ 

• Join me in Italy for my upcoming art retreat: https://stradatoscana.com/retreats/jodie-king/ 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

This episode goes out to all the representational artists out there. Whether you paint chickens, cows, cars, or flowers, I hate to break it to you, but your work is probably missing one REALLY important thing….

YOU!

As a representational artist, it’s so easy to get swept up into creating a perfect piece. But the truth is, if you want to elevate and enhance what’s on the canvas, and make it, well, not boring AF, you’re going to need to infuse your own unique perspective into it. 

How can you do that? That’s what I’ll be talking about in this episode!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Jean-Michel Basquiat: https://www.moma.org/artists/370 

• My Upcoming Group Art Exhibition: https://jodieking.com/the-power-of-3 

• Learn more about Ana Stapleton and her art: https://www.anastapleton.com/ 

• Listen to Ana Stapleton’s episode here: https://jodieking.com/episode-39-ana-stapleton-a-creative-force/ 

• Learn more about Stephanie Moore and her art: https://www.stephaniemoorestudio.com/art 

• Listen to Episode 61: How To Host A Group Art Exhibition with Stephanie Moore, Ana Stapleton, and Jodie King: https://jodieking.com/episode-61-how-to-host-a-group-art-exhibition-with-stephanie-moore-ana-stapleton-and-jodie-king/ 

• Episode 41: How To Have Fun And Make Money With Commissions: https://jodieking.com/episode-41-how-to-have-fun-and-make-money-with-commissions/ 

• Episode 24: How Art Helped Me Find My Voice: My Personal Journey: https://jodieking.com/episode-50-how-art-helped-me-find-my-voice-my-personal-journey/ 

• Check out some of my favorite art tools on my Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_ 

• Want to play with new paints? Here’s the link for my Nova Paint bundle: https://novacolorpaint.com/pages/artists/jodie-king 

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

Ready to see what happens when you combine fun, creativity, and friends? That’s what I’m getting into on this episode of the Honest Art Podcast. 

On April 11th, I’ll be hosting the Power of Three, a group art exhibition with Ana Stapleton and Stephanie Moore — and it’s going to be a rip roarin’ good time. 

But this episode isn’t just to tell you more about our art exhibition. It’s also to show you how YOU can host your own! Listen in as we talk more about: 

• Logistical tips for pulling off your first art exhibition

• Different ways to use your email list to your advantage for events like this

• How to have some FREAKIN’ FUN in the midst of it all

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at [email protected]!

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about our Power of Three Exhibition: https://jodieking.com/the-power-of-3 

• See Ana’s work: https://www.anastapleton.com/ 

• Stay in touch with Ana: https://www.instagram.com/anastapletonart/ 

• Episode 29: Ana Stapleton: A Creative Force: https://jodieking.com/episode-39-ana-stapleton-a-creative-force/ 

• See Stephanie’s work: https://www.stephaniemoorestudio.com/ 

• See Stephanie’s TikTok Shenanigans: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemoorestudio 

• Stay in touch with Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemoorestudio/ 

• Watch the in-person interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/btgLXmkml7c 

• Peer Space: https://www.peerspace.com/ 

• South Congress Hotel: https://southcongresshotel.com/ 

• Help us support the Spence Family Synovial Sarcoma Fund if you can’t make it to the show: https://chop.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=126947 

• Help us support the Thrive Society Foundation if you can’t make it to the show: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesocietyfoundation/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast