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In this episode, I’ll discuss a research project on ancient Egypt that Dr. Max Fomitchev-Zamilov and I have been working on for the past year. While many mysteries of ancient Egypt remain unsolved, we are making progress in uncovering the true significance of those enigmatic stone vessels. If you’re an art collector curious about the […]

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Discover how one of the most famous artists lived, loved, created, and failed. Visit his House-Museum in Amsterdam to trace Rembrandt’s career, art, and success. Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-WpakXGmLjA Article with images: https://veronicasart.com/revealing-rembrandts-artistic-career-inside-the-amsterdams-house-museum/ If you’d like to support my work, subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com

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Strasbourg is one of the most beautiful cities in old Europe I’ve traveled to thus far. This inspirational place offers a unique blend of German and French architecture that feels special. In this podcast episode I walk you through major art seeing in this town. To read and see pictures of Strasbourg: https://veronicasart.com/strasbourg-unique-blend-of-french-and-german-architectural-influences/ Video: https://youtu.be/5Yz-w5TnFiE […]

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You won’t believe this place exists in Greece! Walk inside the monasteries of Holy Meteora and learn about its rich history, stunning Byzantine paintings and the Eastern Orthodox church. Explore this unique destination with me to feel inspired at heart to create art! Floating in the air, Meteora is a group of 6 monasteries of […]

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What’s inside the Louvre? I take you on a virtual tour of the best art museum in the world. To read the article and see art: https://veronicasart.com/the-most-beautiful-art-in-the-louvre-from-sculpture-to-painting-to-ancient-cultures-of-egypt-assyria-and-greece/ Video: https://youtu.be/5EkpVRnBkqg Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com

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Delve into the enigmatic world of the Eleusinian Mysteries! This video explores the ancient Greek rituals, their connection to the cult of Demeter and Persephone, and the potential role of psychedelic substances like the “kykeon” in inducing altered states of consciousness. We’ll examine the archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and philosophical interpretations of these sacred rites, […]

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We all know that the reach on Instagram has declined tremendously. While I think that the golden days of Instagram are over, there are many things you can tweak on your art account to receive more views and followers. I include many tips that you would normally pay for in a course but I decided […]

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Mycenae is the ancient archeological site near Mykines in Argolis, Greece. It’s a fascinating place to visit when you learn about its connection to the ancient Greek history. 16th century BC to be exact. It’s a place of one of the oldest known cultures in the world- the Mycenaeans. They wrote in Linear B text, […]

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You can take a deep dive into ancient Greek history by virtually visiting Delphi, the cult center with its gods, oracles, art, architecture, and myths. To see art, articles, and references for this episode, visit: https://veronicasart.com/cult-center-of-delphi-its-history-oracles-greek-myths-architecture-and-art/ Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qogqH1kKzHM Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, […]

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The artist’s style defines the creator in the eyes of art collectors, curators, artists and any art enthusiasts. The artist’s name becomes the brand name. In this episode, I share my thoughts on happiness, creativity and how to find your unique voice or art style. These are my ideas that you can explore further in […]

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As artists we experience a wide range of emotions. All people have them but we tend to feel them much deeper. In this episode I share my thoughts about artistic sensitivity, jealousy, self-doubt, failure and work. I also tell you how I’m learning to dream big as a creative. I hope this is helpful to […]

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In this episode I compare popular brands of colored pencils – Polychromos vs. Prismacolor. I look at their advantages and disadvantages drawing with them for many years. I also share what papers work best with these professional colored pencils. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/dRFvYFRZSSY The Colored Pencil Manual How to Color Like an Artist These art instruction […]

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Explore the world of Greek sphinxes in this fascinating video, delving into history, mythology, and art. From ancient pottery to colorful myths, uncover the mysteries of these enigmatic creatures! In this episode I share my research about ancient Greek Sphinxes. I explore cultural influences, places and meaning of the Sphinx that’s based on my trip […]

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In this episode I discuss the birth of the 19th-century art movements, some famous artists and their career success. I share one of my personal life’s lessons in the arts and what you need to pay attention to working on your art and career as an artist. You can see the art and read here: […]

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Are you an artist looking for the best quality colored pencils? In this episode (that’s also available in a video format on YouTube), I reveal the top 4 brands that are worth the splurge. Plus, I’ll tell you about the most expensive colored pencils on the market!Whether you’re an artist, a student, or simply love […]

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Discover the hidden power of art and how it can enhance your emotional well-being. Join me as I explore the often overlooked connection between art and emotion, and why it deserves more attention in our public education system. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enrich your life through the world of art – subscribe […]

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In this episode I share my thoughts and experiences outlining our unique perception of reality and how to expand on our awareness, understanding and love. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z7bFUwyNXRY Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com

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In this episode I list 4 different surfaces for colored pencil drawing I use the most often. There are many more drawing papers of course. Share your ideas in the comments on YouTube or in messages on Instagram To watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LdXTinmciDc Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | […]

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Megan Seiter is an accomplished, contemporary hyperrealist artist working in colored pencil. A winner of many prestigious awards, Megan creates beautiful floral paintings with a twist. Using the pan pastel and watercolor she draws realistic still life paintings with amazing precision and vibrancy. In the interview she shares her colored pencil techniques, art supplies and […]

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Irish artist, John Dalton is an accomplished writer, podcaster and craniosacral therapist. He is the host of two podcasts – “Further Emergence” and “John Dalton Gently Does it”. “Further Emergence” focuses on topics of spirituality and emotion, while “John Dalton Gently Does It” is dedicated to interviews with contemporary figurative artists. John has an extensive […]

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I got interested in art sales, art marketing and promotion mechanics at the top tier of the art market years ago visiting art fairs, shows, Art Basel Miami, etc.I had questions that seemed to have no answer. One of the questions I wanted to find the answer to was why some weird artists sold for […]

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In this podcast episode I summarize some basic rules to follow to protect your art from copyright infringement in the US. I discuss fair use, fan art use, copyright protection for art, copyright expiration dates, copyright use of photography, etc. You can read about this topic here: https://veronicasart.com/copyright-law-for-artists-rules-to-protect-and-avoid-copyright-infringement-of-original-art/ If you find this episode helpful, please […]

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Emily McElwreath is an art advisor, curator and podcaster working in New York. Her formal education includes an MA from Purchase College in Art History with a Concentration in Contemporary Art Criticism and an Art Business Certification from Christie’s Education. Years ago she left the position of director of communications and education at the Brant […]

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Learn why the 20th-century art will be lost faster than the old masters’ paintings housed in various art collections worldwide. Meet George O’Hanlon and Tatiana Zaytseva, co-founders of Natural Pigments. In this episode, we’ll be exploring the hidden truth about today’s art supplies and how the incorrect use and poor quality can cause cracking, fading […]

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Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com Colorado-based realist artist, Nicole Finger is a super-talented, highly-realistic oil painter who creates figurative realism art inspired by her family and surroundings. Immersed in beauty of the San Juan Mountains in […]

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Subscribe & Rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com Vietnamese-American contemporary artist, Dan Lam plays with color, texture and form to create her psychedelic resin art sculptures. Questioning reality, she explores her ideas visually asking the viewers to embrace curiosity […]

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Subscribe & Rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Podcast Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com In this candid interview Andy Firth aka Jack of The Dust shares his art, heart and vision. Andy is a self-taught Australian artist who established his art business in a […]

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Art Business Ideas That Work Subscribe & Rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Podcast Host: Veronica Winters, MFA | veronicasart.com In this episode you’ll meet with Sensei Alford and abstract artist Courtney Miley from the ELLEmnop.art gallery. They both live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We […]

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Subscribe & Rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here Have you noticed you can’t stand violence watching movies? Or that you get really upset being rejected? Or you feel drained after visiting a party? Most artists I know are highly sensitive people including me. Our sensitivity lets […]

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In this podcast episode you’ll meet with a family of two art collectors – Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt who established The Bennett Collection of Women Realists® in 2009. They focus on collecting art of a specific art style. Their collection consists of figurative realist paintings of women by female artists. By […]

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In this episode I list at least 7 strategies to make money as an artist. They’re not get rich quick schemes. Each strategy is work. However, they’re totally possible to implement to make money as an artist. Artists use several income streams to support themselves. I list every income stream to give you ideas.

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Do you know the difference between fixatives and varnishes? I invited Ed S Brickler, Technical Consultant from Chartpak, Inc. to explain the common mistakes artists make varnishing their paintings. Visual artists who do acrylic, watercolor, pastel, oil painting and drawing will learn how to varnish and protect art from UV light and deterioration using proper […]

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I’ve been following Tanja Gant’s art for many years. She is one of the top hyperrealist colored pencil artists working today. Every time I open social media I see yet another major award taken by the artist. I think Tanja collects them all like candy on Halloween. But in all seriousness, Tanja’s drawings mesmerize me […]

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My guest is super talented, realist colored pencil artist Jesse Lane. His large, realist colored pencil drawings demonstrate thorough understanding of colored pencil techniques, creativity and vision. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards including The Best of Show in 2020 by the Colored Pencil Society in America. Jesse shares his thoughts on motivation, […]

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My guest is an American watercolorist- Alayne Sahar. She creates watercolor paintings aiming to uplift other women. In her art, Sahar wants to celebrate our inner strength, belief in ourselves and our divine nature. In this interview Alayne shares her life-long journey of studies, day jobs, frustrations and wins becoming one of imaginative figurative artists […]

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In this episode you meet with a beautiful soul and amazing realist artist – Michael Hlousek-Nagle. Inspired by nature, classical music, Roman civilization, Egyptian art and archeology, the artist depicts personal space of solitude, quietness, introversion and hope. His canvases are female portraits set against dark, mysterious landscapes. Moody, solitary figures are caught up in […]

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Why artists don’t make money and how you can: strategies for artists In this episode, I interview a colored pencil artist- John Middick. He is the creator of Sharpened Artist podcast and Sharpened Artist Academy. We discuss why artists don’t make any money and how to turn that around with teaching. We talk about some […]

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If you have a specific idea or want to commission a portrait painting you need to learn how to approach the artist you like. So how do you approach the artist to create a beautiful artwork for you? In this episode I’d like to discuss what the artist needs from you in order to fulfill […]

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Katerina Popova is not only an artist but also a creative entrepreneur. She is the founder of Create Magazine, the Create podcast and the coaching program for artists titled the Art Queens. She is also a co-author of “the complete smartist guide” book for artists who want to level up their marketing skills.We sit down […]

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Each of us sees the world through unique lens and that’s why we all have varied perception of reality. Limiting beliefs and negative thinking are based on our past experiences, social conditioning, family habits or painful memories that override positive experiences. Usually limiting beliefs run inside us when we interact with others. Limiting beliefs can […]

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My guest today is a colored pencil artist & reiki master Karen Hull. You might have seen her amazing art on Facebook before. I set down with the artist to have a conversation about her career discussing colored pencil art, inspiration, art marketing and much more. Karen shares not only her art tips but also […]

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Hypnotherapy is not about losing your mind, allowing a hypnotherapist to take full control of it. It’s about allowing yourself to overcome the past, your pain, and insecurities. Its about giving yourself a chance to create positive space inside your mind and heart to feel secure, creative, productive, and to live your life to your […]

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Amanda Greive is a figurative realist artist who paints women to bring attention to challenges many women face, splitting life between family and work. By looking at Amanda’s beautiful, realist oil paintings we can get a much deeper understanding of her subjects and motivation behind painting. First appeared as a video podcast on YouTube in […]

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My guest is a Polish artist – Anna Wypych. Her narrative oil paintings are a testament to the artist’s ability to embrace change. Her female figures are set in motion to evoke emotions and raise questions. In this interview realist artist shares her creative journey in becoming one of the top professional artists working today. […]

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Eric Rhoads is a pioneer in art publishing & art education industries producing Fine Art Connoisseur & PleinAir magazines, conventions, instructional videos, and retreats for artists who are eager to learn academic or classical oil painting techniques.Mr. Rhoads is a powerhouse of ideas and ventures being an artist himself. In candid stories you’ll learn about […]

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