Episode 40: How Great Composition Takes Our Art From Meh to Amazing

Join me as I welcome art consultant Amy Sawtelle to the show for an insider's look at the world of art consulting. Amy and I talk about how consultants like her bridge the gap between creativity, passion, and building a thriving art career.  We’ll dig into topics like how artists can find the right consultant, what services they provide, and why maintaining your authentic artistic voice remains your strongest selling point.  If you're ready to move beyond the studio and start selling your art, this one’s 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: Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/  Episode 107: Art Buying Trends in 2025: https://jodieking.com/episode-107-art-buying-trends-in-2025/  Stay in touch with Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysawtelledesign/  Learn more about Amy’s consulting business: https://www.amysawtelle.com/  Visit the Sawtelle Studio: https://www.amysawtelle.com/sawtellestudio  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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast    

The art market is shifting — do you know what it means for your work? In this episode, I’m digging into some surprising shifts reshaping how art is bought and sold today. I’ll cover which demographics are driving sales, why some artists flourish online while traditional venues struggle, and the growing appetite for authentic storytelling. If you’re ready to put yourself out there and start selling your art in 2025, this episode is a must-listen! 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 the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has Data Dive: Fine-Art Sales at Auction Are Down Nearly 30 Percent in the First Half of 2024: https://news.artnet.com/market/data-dive-fine-art-sales-down-2532712  Christie’s Fine Art Auction House: https://www.christies.com/  Saatchi Online Gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/  Learn more about Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  Art Biz Mini Course: An Artist's Guide to Instagram: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout  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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast    

Ready for some honest talk about the artist’s journey? In this episode, I’m back to answer more of your questions! From the sting of art show rejections and how to know when to keep pushing, to the logistics like how to price and ship your work, I’m here for you. No matter where you’re at in your art career, be sure to tune in — this episode will have valuable information 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 us 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/   Ask Me Anything, Part III:  https://jodieking.com/episode-66-ask-me-anything-your-burning-questions-answered-part-3/  Ask Me Anything, Part IV: https://jodieking.com/episode-88-ask-me-anything-your-burning-questions-answered-part-4/  Attend one of Jodie’s Honest Art® painting workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop  Learn more about the Honest Art® Society membership: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  Learn more about the Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr   Learn more about my Studio Elite mentorship program: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/  Glassine used to roll your canvas with before shipping: https://amzn.to/3Rliw63  An Artist’s Guide To Instagram Mini Course: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout  Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/  Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/  Episode 29: Art Critiques: It’s More Than Just Being Told You Suck: https://jodieking.com/episode-29-art-critiques-its-more-than-just-being-told-you-suck/  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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

Let's face it, the words "artist statement" or "bio" are words we artists love to ignore. Working on crafting a statement feels like administrative purgatory, and we’ll avoid it at any cost. But this small piece of writing is one of the most powerful tools you can use to get your art in front of the right people.  In this episode, I'm breaking down how to craft yours and I’ll show you how to do it in a way that truly reflects your unique artistic voice and vision. Writing about your art is about to become so much easier! 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 the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  Episode 34: How to Get Your Art Into a Gallery: https://jodieking.com/episode-34-how-to-get-your-art-into-a-gallery/  Episode 70: How Artists Can Get Noticed In The Media with PR Expert Nina Sadauskas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALXvdmhxS0&list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF&index=35   ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/  The Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr Art Biz for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/artbizforrebels  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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast    

Why would an art podcast feature an episode about supplements? Because our physical well-being directly impacts our creative output!  In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I sit down with Alan Graves from DoNotAge.org to talk about maintaining energy and mental clarity through different life stages. You’ll also hear about my personal journey with their supplements, and how it completely revitalized my creativity when I was in a slump.  Taking care of your health and vitality is just as important as practicing your craft. Make sure you tune into the full episode to find out how you can do both! 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: Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  Learn more about DoNotAge.org: https://donotage.org/  Keep up with Alan and the DoNotAge.org team on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/do.not.age  See all of DoNotAge.org’s products (USE CODE: SMOKESHOW): https://donotage.org/products  Listen to Professor Gorbunova's TED talk on hyaluronic acid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGzenQjZ_pU  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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Flat art? Not anymore. We’re about to add some serious dimension!  In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I dive into how texture can elevate your work. You’ll see a few of my favorite ways to do it as I walk you through each step. From repurposing leftover paint "skins" to experimenting with unconventional materials like silicon caulk and plaster, you’ll get messy right alongside me and explore adding a whole new layer to your art! 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: Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  Episode 16: How to Get Out of the Fugly Stage of Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-16-how-to-get-out-of-the-fugly-stage-of-art/  The Honest Art Mixed Media Journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal?_pos=1&_sid=31d1beb07&_ss=r  Shop my favorite tools used in this episode at my Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

For anyone who's ever wondered if their dream is too big — or if they have what it takes to get there — this week’s episode will encourage you to reach for more. Join me and my guest, Broadway star Morgan Anita Wood, as we talk about her journey to starring in one of the world’s most famous productions, Hamilton.  If you’re lacking inspiration or encouragement, tune in to refuel your creativity! 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: Stay in touch with Morgan Anita on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwood2013/  Book a Broadway Plus: Broadway VIP Experiences with Morgan Anita: https://www.broadwayplus.com/artists/morgan-wood  Learn more about Hamilton on Broadway: https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/  Join me in Santa Fe, NM, for an Honest Art® Workshop: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget  Learn more about joining the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety  Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima: https://amzn.to/4bHsOa1  Episode 15: The Power of Art & Community With Becky Joan Springer: https://jodieking.com/episode-15-the-power-of-art-community-with-becky-joan-springer/  Episode 77: How Your Art Validates the Human Experience: https://jodieking.com/episode-77-how-your-art-validates-the-human-experience/  Learn more about The Color Purple on Broadway: https://www.broadway.com/shows/the-color-purple-broadway/  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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA 

As a professional artist for over 21 years, I get it – you want that loose, expressive style, but your paintings end up feeling stiff. I’ll let you in on a little secret…you’re trying too hard to get that effortless look.  What’s going to help you loosen up? Speed painting!  I learned about the power of speed painting almost by accident when an art consultant took the "unfinished" energetic pieces over my polished work. The process taught me a valuable lesson about play and having FUN with your art — crucial pieces to the process of making honest art®.  Speed painting may flip your creative process on its head…but your art will be better for 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: Join me in Santa Fe, NM, for an Honest Art® Workshop: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget  Learn more about joining the Rebel Artists Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety  Learn more about Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite   Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr  Episode 29: Art Critiques: It’s More Than Just Being Told You Suck: https://jodieking.com/episode-29-art-critiques-its-more-than-just-being-told-you-suck/  Episode 84: How Artists Can Let Go of Perfection and Play More With Nina Berenato: https://jodieking.com/episode-84-how-artists-can-let-go-of-perfection-and-play-more-with-nina-berenato/  The Honest Art Mixed Media Journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal?_pos=1&_sid=31d1beb07&_ss=r  Shop my favorite tools used in this episode at my Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_  Check out my favorite tools here: https://jodieking.com/episode-23-tools-to-create-abstract-art/  Listen to my Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/046ekm0nIiZdknkbrDXiaJ?si=2b79c2021f21461e  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! Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast    

We’ve hit our 100th episode! And to celebrate, I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons I've learned from being an unlikely podcaster. Despite the challenges, we've risen to the top 5% of all podcasts globally, and it's all thanks to your incredible support!  My mission with the Honest Art Podcast is to help you express the truest, highest version of yourself through art and creativity. And I hope that 100 episodes later, I’ve been able to bring that to you and countless other artists.  Thank you again for your support of the show! 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: Listen to the first-ever episode of the show: https://jodieking.com/episode-01-introducing-the-honest-art-podcast/  Hangout with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_king_/  Join me in Santa Fe, NM, for an Honest Art® Workshop: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget  Learn more about joining the Rebel Artists Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety   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!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast    

It took me years to find my artistic voice and achieve success, but I know it would have taken me a whole lot longer if I hadn’t invested in mentorship.  In this episode, I’m talking about why this level of support is critical to helping artists make their fine art fine.  If you’re skeptical about mentorship and community, listen in. If you’ve been mulling over the idea of mentorship and community, listen in, too! We artists NEED support — and a mentor can be the one to do 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: Join me in Santa Fe, NM, for an Honest Art® Workshop: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget  See all of my workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop  Jodie’s Studio Elite Mentorship Program: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite More tips on pricing your art: Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/  Learn more about joining the Rebel Artists Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/rebelartistssociety   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! Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast