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The Independent Artist PodcastSeason 5 TrailerWorking 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.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcastWebsite https://independentartistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@theindependentartistpodcastMailing List http://eepurl.com/hwQn7bEmail independentartistpodcast@gmail.comPLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW U...2025-05-2601 min
The Independent Artist PodcastNurturing a Gift/ Marina TeraudsWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Marina Terauds (https://www.marinaterauds.com/) has always loved to draw. When she was a child, her parents would sneak her sketchpad, and while she slept, they created drawings for her to find when she awoke. She enrolled in an arts academy in 5th grade and continued her art education, earning a master's in printmaking at The Latvian Academy of Arts. She worked as a key animator for many years before she emigrated to the United States with her husband...2024-12-301h 11
The Independent Artist PodcastHow I See The World/ Cali HobgoodWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Cali Hobgood (https://www.photographsbycali.com/) is a traditional photographer who uses 35mm film and develops her black-and-white images in a darkroom. She finishes her work using oil paints to add color. Her imagery reflects the sensory pictures she sees in her mind's eye that depict beautiful memories from her life. These images celebrate their essential, ordinary functions yet trigger a wealth of emotional resonance from their symbolism. Cali talks about her intuitive process and recounts a story about when...2024-12-161h 27
The Independent Artist PodcastIt's a Great Drug/ Su AbbottWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Settle in and get to know Su Abbott (https://www.susustudios.com/), an abstract painter currently residing in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in a military family and developed her sense of humor to adapt socially to that transient life. She even parlayed those talents into a career as a stand-up comic before she picked up a paintbrush. Su describes her entry into being a festival artist and her path to a successful career. Thanks for listening!#roadwarrior...2024-12-021h 03
The Independent Artist PodcastBrick-and-Mortar/ Chris Jackson and Laura JungeWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Have you ever dreamed of opening a brick-and-mortar gallery location to offset your time on the road? Today's guests, Chris Jackson and Laura Junge (https://lleejunge.com/), did just that when they opened the Jackson Junge Gallery (https://j2gallery.com/) in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. In this conversation, they talk about how the gallery allows Laura the time she needs to create her work, the nuances of running a gallery, and their next giant leap of faith...2024-11-181h 05
The Independent Artist PodcastWould Ya Like a Lollipop?Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Do you ever feel like that creepy, awkward person trying to "break the ice" with a potential collector? When you're off your game, you just are! In this episode, Douglas and Will deliver their take on the most recent art fair "hot topics." They discuss Memphis, being a civilian, doing a show during the week of an election, creative ways to clean your tent and money laundering. There's just enough nauseating banter to keep you thoroughly entertained in the studio o...2024-11-041h 02
The Independent Artist PodcastThere Are No Friends At BreakdownWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Just like there is no crying in baseball, every art fair artist knows there are NO friends at breakdown. In this episode, Douglas and Will deliver their take on the most recent art fair "hot topics." They review their most recent shows, including Armonk, Cottonwood, and Bayou City. Other conversations include challenging collectors, losing a big sale, and talking sales numbers. There's just enough nauseating banter to keep you thoroughly entertained in the studio or on the road. Thanks for l...2024-10-2158 min
The Independent Artist PodcastJust Keep Swimming!Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.When times are tough, Kina Crow https://www.instagram.com/kinacrow/ says, "Just Keep Swimming!" We welcome Kina back from season 1 as our guest cohost this week. Hear all about the fabulous Birthday party/ private showing her collectors are throwing for her in Witchita. We also talk about the Plaza Art Fair and Arts Beats and Eats. Other topics include weirdos, politics, and retiring from shows. #roadwarrior #art #artist #workingartist #podcast #artistconversation #positiveattitude #artistlife #independentartist #independentartistpodcast #artfair #artfairartist #e...2024-09-301h 23
The Independent Artist PodcastSoaking Up The GratitudeWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Making a living from our artwork comes with its unique set of challenges. For art fair artists, this involves venturing out of our solitary studios and hitting the road, searching for our audience. We risk physical and financial security, and if we can't maintain a positive attitude during adversity, that dark spiral can cycle us downward and act as a barrier to connecting with collectors. This week's conversation discusses the Pacific Northwest Tour, The St. Louis Art Fair, Emerging Artist...2024-09-161h 04
The Independent Artist PodcastI Check My Ego At The Door/ Sarah UmlaufWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.When asked about her choice to network with other show directors in order to make her show better, Sarah Umlauf says, “I’m not afraid to ask for help…….I check my ego at the door.” 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 di...2024-08-261h 13
The Independent Artist PodcastStroke of GeniusWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.How are YOU handling the pressure these days? Are the struggles with road life getting in the way of your creative process? What is the right balance of studio time versus art show time for your bottom line? Are you prepared for fluctuations in buying energy due to the economy or elections? Is your baller schedule NOT so baller because the sales are off? Or are unforeseen hiccups forcing you to cancel a show that you needed to cover your...2024-08-1253 min
The Independent Artist PodcastBeauty From Imperfection/ Carol GreiweWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists."Perfectly imperfect" is the motto Carol Greiwe posted to her workbench as a reminder that she was given a second chance at life. After her near-fatal brain hemorrhage, followed by the theft of all her raw materials from her studio safe, Carol found the strength to rebound from these traumatic experiences. In this conversation, she describes the vulnerability of being an independent jewelry artist and the incredible support she received from the community. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://w...2024-07-291h 21
The Independent Artist PodcastDefining Your Path/ Chris DahlquistWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Are you working reactively or proactively in your art practice? Do you wear the term "starving artist" like a cape? Do you remain a sole proprietor or become an LLC? How do I begin to determine my goals and chart a path toward financial stability through multiple revenue streams? These are just some of the topics that artist and career mentor, Chris Dahlquist shares for free in this special episode of the Independent Artist Podcast. Visual a...2024-07-151h 01
The Independent Artist PodcastHen Peckin' PartyWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Remember those critiques in art school, where the students would start pecking at each other at the first sign of blood in an attempt to impress the professor? We look back on those comments that, perhaps, stopped us from pursuing a particular body of work.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...2024-07-0159 min
The Independent Artist PodcastSharing Your Authentic Voice/ Clifton HenriWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.A radio show just for art fair artists! Photographer Clifton Henri (https://www.cliftonhenri.com/) describes his entry into the art show world from his background in graphic design and art management. His journey to find his voice centered around his desire to see images he didn't see growing up. He chose to flip the script on traditional themes which highlight positive outcomes. Clifton shares his experience with reworking one of his pieces to celebrate Kamala Harris being elected Vice...2024-06-171h 00
The Independent Artist PodcastPreserving the Mystery/ Darryl CoxWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.A radio show just for art fair artists! When Darryl Cox's contorted filbert did not survive, he carried around its unique limbs for years. He carved into the branches, which ultimately led to the birth of his body of work. Darryl describes his Fusion Frames as similar materials that took a different path. He shares his unique entry into the art show world, how he made his work go viral, and his role on the Art in the High Desert...2024-06-031h 06
The Independent Artist PodcastNeed Not ApplyWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.A radio show just for art fair artists! Tune in this week as Douglas and Will discuss their take on topics like academics on the jury, the line between technology vs handmade, working with designers, and a review of Artisphere! It's an entire episode of nauseating banter, but we promise we'll have a guest in the next episode!EPISODE NAME DROPS@bethradtke_@kiddceramics@schwegmannstudios@jaymcdougallart@marjirawsonjewelry@keithgraceart@fusionframesnw@decresenzojwlry@e...2024-05-2059 min
The Independent Artist PodcastApril Showers Bring Show Dollars!!! Art Show Reviews.Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.We are back after three weeks on the road and have some stories to tell! Tune in this week for our reviews of Main Street Fort Worth, Southlake, and New Orleans Jazz Fest. Spoiler alert: We have weather! And we've lost Uptown! There is a lot to talk about!!EPISODE NAME DROPS@harmstonarts@causeyteri@scott.causey@andrewsovjani@ginapannorfi@spake.thomas@diane_harty_hats@duke1001@brennaklassenglanzer@bethbojarskipaintings@juliagilmoreart2024-05-061h 04
The Independent Artist PodcastDrawing Inspiration From Your Own Work/ William KiddWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.William Kidd taught high school ceramics for 30 years while simultaneously pursuing his career as a professional artist. Bill credits his stable income with allowing him to create the work he wanted to make without the pressure of having to sell. He describes how his nature-based work has evolved to the point that the inspiration for his new work emanates from his own finished pieces. Describing himself as a humble potter, Bill Kidd says he "no longer has anything to prove...2024-04-081h 07
The Independent Artist PodcastStand Up and Live!Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Whether you've been on the road for a month, like Will, or home for an extended period, like Douglas, we can all relate to feeling "stuck." In this week's conversation, we explore the advice from a hipster poet who says, "If you can't sit down and write, stand up and live!" Both cohosts share their experiences with resets and new beginnings, as well as the unexpected journeys that have infused inspiration into their process.Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth...2024-03-181h 04
The Independent Artist PodcastA Mission for Magic/ Lisa KattenbrakerWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Since childhood, Lisa Kattenbraker has been on "A Mission for Magic" in her artwork and life. Her narrative batiks are expressions of her own experiences, often tinged with nostalgia as she explores her past, her ancestors, her role as a mother and grandmother, and literally sews stories together with ancestral threads. In this conversation, she shares the mystery behind the desire to create personal stories that also resonate with collectors. Often, the viewer brings their unique connection to the work, i...2024-03-041h 26
The Independent Artist PodcastPaying Your Dues/ Christopher JeffriesWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.When Christopher Jefferies caught the glassblowing bug in high school, he charted a course that would ultimately result in building his own glass shop by "paying his dues." From working on Dale Chihuly's team to sleeping on the floor of a Czech hot shop, Christopher immersed himself in the fast-paced environment of production glass studios that created hundreds of pieces daily. Once he launched his own studio, his work evolved into multiple-element wall installations on a large scale. Christopher talks...2024-02-191h 18
The Independent Artist PodcastLess Answers, More Questions/ Matthew NaftzgerWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Step into the mind of Matthew Naftzger! "Stubborn!" he says, "I don't want to work in a shitty job just to pay for an expensive house. I don't even want to make artwork I don't want to make." Living and working out of a box truck or buying abandoned houses to renovate are ways he feels free. In his pursuit of "choosing a life," Matthew describes how he has adapted his behavior to how his brain works. Discovering as an...2024-02-051h 05
The Independent Artist PodcastTRANSformation/ Randy Thomae and Cammy RahoreWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Randy Thomae has embarked on a journey that has resulted in a radical realignment in their quest to be their best self. At first, Cammy Rahore was their alter ego, a persona and drag name they adopted as they traveled the country in pursuit of their art career. Once they embraced that being trans was indeed their superpower, Cammy's ultimate goals have shifted to include saving the lives of trans people through their artwork and as a role model by...2024-01-221h 02
The Independent Artist PodcastBlack Casts and Blue Shitters- The Anxious Artist’s Guide to 2024I'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!Call for Entry (CaFE) website https://www.callforentry.org/Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.s...2024-01-081h 11
The Independent Artist PodcastBlack Casts and Blue Shitters- The Anxious Artist’s Guide to 2024I'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!Call for Entry (CaFE) website https://www.callforentry.org/Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.s...2024-01-081h 11
The Independent Artist PodcastFingerprint on the Wall of Life/ Athlone ClarkeWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.As a child, Athlone Clarke https://www.athloneclarke.com/ used his drawings to communicate with his mother, who passed away giving birth to him. This therapeutic activity developed a perception in Athlone that is the foundation of his creative process as a visionary artist. When describing his artistic style, Athlone says he wants to be surprised with each artistic outcome and avoids defining limits that will "contribute to the building of his own prison." He aims to make his most...2023-12-181h 31
The Independent Artist PodcastState of Bliss/ James and Carrie PearceWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.Carrie Pearce https://www.carriepearce.com/ experienced every artist's nightmare, a creative block. Fearing that her creativity was broken, she went back to school to teach and in the process, discovered her bliss. This metamorphosis propelled her forward into a new body of mixed media work. James Pearce https://pearcepearce.com/ has been working with wood his entire life, inspired by the generations of woodworkers before him. James is fascinated with mechanisms and implements them into his aesthetic. He struggles wi...2023-11-271h 17
The Independent Artist PodcastLegit Roadie/ Rob MatthewsWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Rob Matthews https://www.hiddenspringdesigns.com/home moved around a lot in his youth which fostered a comfort level with new experiences and adventure. His teenage years found him smack in the middle of a thriving music scene around Los Angeles. He crossed paths with many famous musicians that shaped his own artistic career as a mixed media artist. Once Rob aqcuired his VW bus in the 1970’s, he stumbled into becoming a “Legit Roadie” by transporting band members and equipme...2023-11-131h 36
The Independent Artist PodcastPushing Back on the Nonsense/ Sarah CollierWorking 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 C...2023-10-301h 32
The Independent Artist PodcastComfort Zone/ Keith GraceWorking 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 l...2023-10-161h 28
The Independent Artist PodcastHonoring the Past in Present Time/ Mick & Paige WhitcombThe 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...2023-10-021h 35
The Independent Artist PodcastBusiness in the FrontCan'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! Will Armstrong's PRINTDROP23 (Use code at checkout) http://www.willarmstrongart.com/#/ Reproduction Sale!!2023-09-181h 07
The Independent Artist PodcastNo Limitations/ Marlene RoseWhen 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.Please take the ZAPP...2023-09-041h 39
The Independent Artist PodcastPaint with a Seriousness/ Beth Bojarski 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. To watch her YouTube series, See Saw Project, follow this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxCgo2AN4N_nU55fIqt8QOw In to...2023-08-211h 20
The Independent Artist PodcastA Mighty Purpose/ Listener Q & AGeorge 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. 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 dee...2023-07-311h 31
The Independent Artist PodcastLeap of Faith/ Emerging Artists Q&AWorking 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. To purchase used artist equipment like tents, displays, and chairs, go to the https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistgaragegroupNAIA...2023-07-171h 22
The Independent Artist PodcastNature AND Nurture/ Jeffrey Zachmann and Carl ZachmannWhich 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...2023-06-261h 27
The Independent Artist PodcastOnce in a Lifetime Moment/ David MayhewChasing storms and capturing their image is what photographer David Mayhew https://davidmayhewphotography.com/ is passionate about! He combines his knowledge of science with his love for adventure to photograph once-in-a-lifetime moments. In this podcast, David shares his stories of the beauty and the powerful destruction he witnessed from these storms and the ethics involved with documenting the aftermath. In the preamble conversation, Douglas and Will discuss vehicle challenges, metal detectors at events, and stepping into our collector's world.Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ c...2023-06-121h 24
The Independent Artist PodcastRisk Factor/ Erica ImanWhen Erica Iman http://ericaiman.com/ was a middle school art teacher fresh out of college, she recognized a trend among her coworkers. Her fellow teachers were counting down to retirement. She also identified that her favorite educators were those who led interesting lives. This prompted her to experience life and get outside her personal bubble. Erica and her husband joined the Peace Corps and spent two years of service in Mongolia. Her experiences in Asia fueled her drive to pursue her own art practice with ceramics as her medium. After years of working with clay, Erica's curiosity inspired...2023-05-291h 35
The Independent Artist PodcastNot Just the Biggest Party in Miami/ Camille MarcheseWhen Camille Marchese was hired as the Executive Director for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival https://cgaf.com/, she posed a very important question to the Board of Directors. She asked, "Would you like this to be the biggest party in Miami or the best art festival in the country?" The decision to focus on the art became the benchmark that impacted every decision related to the planning and execution of the festival moving forward. In this conversation, Camille describes her experiences with making hard choices and the pressure to stand behind her conviction regarding issues like the jury, t...2023-05-151h 27
The Independent Artist PodcastHonor What You’re Born With/ Julia GilmoreAs a young artist in the Montreal art scene, Julia Gilmore http://www.juliagilmore.ca/ discovered that she thrived from interacting with her audience and shifted gears. She formed an indie-punk band where she wrote and performed her original music for many years. Eventually, she discovered that her life lacked something she couldn't identify until the birth of her son. She longed for the tangible creation of her fine art, combined with the interaction of her collectors. Armed with tubes of oil paint and a palette knife, she began to carve and create paintings that elevate the ordinary prosaic s...2023-05-011h 21
The Independent Artist PodcastFirst Shows of the YearWorking Artists! You are not alone! This week we spend the entire episode discussing our first shows of the year and the hot topics from the road.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.PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.SUPPORT THE SHOW2023-04-1755 min
The Independent Artist PodcastTiny Deer Path/ Kirsten StingleWorking Artists! You are not alone! Kirsten Stingle https://www.kirstenstingle.com/ is a storyteller who has based her artistic career on being true to her voice. When adversity set in and she was butting up against the established paths, Kirsten deepened her commitment to authenticity. She bravely explored the "tiny deer paths," ........and that has made all the difference. For information on Kirsten's International Artist Residency Exchange in France https://www.internationalartistsresidencyexchange.com/event.php?id=20211006-kirsten-stingleIn the preamble discussion, Douglas and Will discuss the details of being on a remote jury for...2023-04-031h 28
The Independent Artist PodcastOutside the Box/ Joachim KnillJoachim Knill http://www.joachimknill.com/ describes himself as a conceptual artist who, once his idea comes into focus, becomes a slave to completing his vision. The individual pieces he creates fit into his installation narrative. Where some artists make a booth to display their work for sale, Joachim builds an entire installation where the viewer, knowingly or not, steps in and becomes part of the overall experience.In the preamble discussion, Douglas and Will discuss universal thoughts, displaying prices, and getting off to the year's first show.Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass...2023-03-131h 35
The Independent Artist PodcastMagic Carpet Ride/ Trés & Helene TaylorTrés & Helene Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ took a leap of faith in 2019 by relocating to Selma, Alabama, to further civil rights activism through their art. As they stood in the doorway of their home for the first time, they both cried, but for very different reasons. Helene expressed tears of joy, but for Trés, it was fear. In this episode, the Taylors share the "signs from the universe" that have directed them along the way, even during the difficult times when facing their mortality. These signs have served as encouragement to hop on that "magic carpet rid...2023-02-271h 15
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Hero’s Journey/ Trés & Helene TaylorTrés Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ was a biochemist with a passion for writing. He was at a turning point in his life when a paintbrush fell from the sky and landed in his hand. The universe unfolded a path for him towards being an artist serendipitously at the time he met Helene. She "caught him" as he stepped into this new life, and together, they built a career as folk artists on a spiritual journey. This is the first part of a two-episode conversation that will inspire you to follow your own hero's journey through "rediscovering joy." In...2023-02-131h 24
The Independent Artist PodcastSpurred Me On/ Amy FlynnIt's every artist's nightmare to find that their work has been copied and stolen. Amy Flynn, https://fobots.bigcartel.com/, a mixed-media artist, describes how she navigated her way through that experience and how it "spurred her on" toward evolution. She talks about her time as an illustrator for Hallmark, as well as her connection to the theater. In the preamble discussion, Douglas and Will delve into topics related to Rick Rubin, AI art, collectors with cameras, and the ever-elusive "perfect" booth image. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart...2023-01-301h 21
The Independent Artist PodcastA Fresh Start for the New YearEach new year is a fresh start, another crack at that dream art show schedule. As working artists, we operate on sheer faith and determination while trying to stave off the insecurities that plague us. In this episode, we bond over what inspires us and reveal how we plan to reset our art practice in the new year. Join the conversation and share what's most important as the clock resets and we make our mark on the proverbial blank slate. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and d...2023-01-161h 17