An Artist's Journey Podcast

Is art pricing out of line with what collectors are looking for? Do artists need to drop prices to sell art? Or are there other factors that are leading to less sales of art? I take a closer look at pricing art, society and how we value art today.

Does lack of time get in the way of your art? What is the cause of this? How to spot the time bandits that steal your creative time? We also look at ways to get more time for art. Do you know how much time it takes to make art? You may be surprised by the answer.

South African artist Joe Joubert is making the finest quality artist's paints in the Old Master tradition. Find out how Joe started this quest for affordable artist quality paint. His inspirational story against the odds to unravel the paint maker's secrets. Joe Joubert lifts the lid on the artist paint industry and finds much that can be improved to benefit artists.

Some creatives still fear teaching and sharing their knowledge to competitors. Their art may be copied, photographed and this could undermine their business. In time past this was an issue, but is it still relevant today? Has the sharing of knowledge become expected and should we give freely?

Ten tips to help you identify your work, get started and push on through to completion despite fear and anxiety. Why this is important for you and the challenges you will have to overcome. I cover many issues that we all face as creatives, but for each there is a way to get the work done. You owe it to yourself.

Are artists getting the education they need to make it as a business? It seems not. The opportunity for artists to educate themselves and take control of their careers has never been greater. Why is this more important now than ever before? I also chat about why you should start now.

How to diversify your art business through art coaching. I chat about my art coaching program and how this has helped artists and me grow. Plus we help solve an artist's dilemma. If you are stuck painting reproductions how do you break out of this cycle to produce your own unique work? Not as easy as you may think at first.

In this interview we meet Art Savings Club owner Andre Ruthven. Art Savings Club aims to bring the best art supplies to South African artists at reasonable prices. Their online approach to fast service and an ever growing line of art supplies enables them to reach this goal. Find out more about their approach and plans for the future.

Episode 23 covers my main social media services. What works and what doesn't. Special focus is on Pinterest and how this service has exploded my artist website traffic. Tips on how to use Pinterest for your social media strategy.

Tired of the materialism of this time of year? Here is how to have a mindful holiday season filled with creativity, fun and more meaningful family time. You will also save a fortune and feel more calm. Plus I want to thank you for supporting this new podcast. Enjoy the season.