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The Independent Artist PodcastAm I the Artist, or Am I the Art?/ Elissa BrownWelcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. Before we dive into today’s conversation, Will and Douglas kick things off by talking about the whirlwind of doing the One of a Kind Show—the highs, the hustle, and what it takes to say yes to an opportunity before it slips away. They reflect on the importance of moving quickly when the window opens, trusting your instincts, and learning to spot the difference between real opportunity and di...
2025-12-151h 45
The Independent Artist PodcastPicking Up the Pieces/ Janine DeCresenzoWelcome to The Independent Artist Podcast with your hosts Douglas and Will — the show where we pull back the curtain on the real life of working artists. In the intro of this episode, we’re talking about what it means to recharge your creative batteries after a long, exhausting season of art shows.We’ll share how we find inspiration and motivation when burnout creeps in, and tell a story about serendipity — one of those unexpected moments that reminds us why we chose this path in the first place.Guest: Janine DeCresenzo (https...
2025-11-101h 08
The Independent Artist PodcastArt CopWorking Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists.When the art show season wraps up, the podcast season renews! Back on their mics, Will and Douglas catch up over topics from this year's art fairs. Somehow, these guys incorporate the following topics together into a conversation that only art fair artists can: Booth shots, food poisoning, reproductions, Plaza Art Fair, artist "collaborators," taxes, Devo, tricky installs, personal style, incestuous art collections, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and being an "Art Cop."Visual artists...
2025-10-2055 min
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 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@juliagilmoreart
2024-05-061h 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 SHOW
2023-04-1755 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
The Independent Artist PodcastA Vessel for Meaning/ Benjamin Frey"As artists, we have a story we tell ourselves. We have something we want to express and if we're lucky, what we've created is a vessel for meaning..............each person who comes up to the object, the image we create, they are going to bring their own image, their own background to it. And that's as true as any story we tell." Benjamin FreyBenjamin Frey https://www.benjaminfrey.com/ grew up in a family of creatives. When he met Roderick Slayer, Ben discovered the impact mentorship would have on his artistic journey. He joined an art c...
2022-12-191h 27
The Independent Artist PodcastWeird In Their Own Way/ Duke KlassenWorking Artists! You are not Alone! Duke Klassen is the original independent artist. The art fair industry was built on the backs of artists like him and his wife LaDes. Being independent allowed him to craft a multi-faceted life that involved travel, friendships, family, and adventure. In this conversation, Duke shares stories from his 80 years on the planet that will resonate with anyone who sets a course to pursue their passions.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...
2022-12-061h 33
The Independent Artist PodcastBefore the Banter/ SPECIAL EPISODEWorking Artists! You are not alone! In this week's SPECIAL EPISODE, Douglas and Will chat for the entire episode about current topics in the art show world. They also discuss the important moments from their past that have shaped how they navigate their current career choices.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 a professional independent artist. PLEASE RATE US AND R...
2022-11-211h 01
The Independent Artist PodcastLife Proved Me Wrong/ Oliver HampelWorking Artists! You are not alone!! Oliver Hampel https://oliverjewelry.com/ tells his story of being at the top of his game when a traumatic injury could have ended it all. Tune in to how he made his way back to the other side and is better than before. You will be inspired by his perseverance.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...
2022-11-071h 30
The Independent Artist PodcastHard Won Empathy/ Anthony HansenWorking Artists! You are not alone!! Anthony Hansen https://www.anthonyhansen.com/ describes his journey through chronic pain and how empathy from others helped him navigate through the struggle.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 a professional independent artist. This week's preamble topics include artists as jurors, the rebirth of Art in the High Desert, and taking a pause in our art pr...
2022-10-241h 17
The Independent Artist PodcastOne Step Towards the Gods/ Lisa KristineWorking Artists! You are not alone!! Lisa Kristine https://lisakristine.com/ celebrates the humanity within us all that transcends language and culture through her fine art photography. When approached to document modern-day slavery, she was troubled by what was hidden in plain sight. In this talk, she shares her harrowing experiences to do the work she felt called to do. Her powerful work encourages the viewer not only to form a connection from the head but rather from the heart. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, co-host and t...
2022-10-101h 15
The Independent Artist PodcastMoments I Treasure/ Ella RichardsWorking Artists! You are not alone!! Ella Richards https://www.scissorsdrawings.com/ came to New York City as a child and a political refugee. In this conversation, Ella reveals how the kindness of strangers shaped her inner world and helped her find her way growing up in the busiest city in the world. Ella discovered that slowing down helped her to enjoy her life and to focus the imagery in her work towards minimalism, and to depict moments from her diary as moments that she treasures.Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong...
2022-09-191h 31
The Independent Artist PodcastRiding the Tide/ Rey AlfonsoWorking Artists! You are not alone!! Rey Alfonso https://reyalfonsostudio.com/ tried to escape Cuba multiple times as a youth. At 17, he built a boat and set sail across the Atlantic, determined to make a better life for himself. In "Riding the Tide," Rey recounts his literal voyage and the metaphorical tide of finding his way as an immigrant in the US and, ultimately, a successful independent artist. This is an amazing story of resilience you won't want to miss. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, co-host and ta...
2022-09-051h 43
The Independent Artist PodcastCancer Connection/ Cat TeslaWorking Artists! You are not alone!! When Cat Tesla https://www.artbycat.com/, heard her doctor say the words " you have cancer," her world was turned on its head. Cat describes her physical and emotional journey through a double mastectomy and how she handled stepping back from a thriving art career as an abstract painter only to come back with a renewed focus. Her revelation was that through public transparency of her diagnosis within her art business, she encountered a magnitude of empathy and meaningful experiences of connection. To inquire about Cat's painting workshops or her "Business of Art" s...
2022-08-221h 22
The Independent Artist PodcastAn Artist Pilgrimage/ Patricia DeLeonWorking Artists! You are not alone!! Patricia DeLeon https://patricia-deleon.com/ grew up in a high-rise apartment in the bustling city of Caracas, yet the natural world found its way to her. Birds would perch on her windowsill and became her first pets. She grew up in the Catholic faith, which formed her love of symbols and mystery. Spirituality is a cornerstone of the imagery that influences her work. Our conversation comes on the heels of her pilgrimage to the El Camino de Santiago. Patricia shares her experiences and how she anticipates they will impact her daily art practice.
2022-08-011h 19
The Independent Artist PodcastSpiritual Intelligence/ Michel DelgadoWorking Artists! You are not alone! Michel Delgado https://micheldelgado.com/ was raised in Senegal and the impact of a creative mentor shaped his practice as a visionary. Michel's process involves working intuitively to arrive at images without preconceived notions. He strives to step away from his intellect to work viscerally in a manner that will elevate his spiritual intelligence. In his talk, he shares the experience of releasing the grip that substances had on him and how his visionary process evolved.Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com...
2022-07-181h 33
The Independent Artist PodcastPearlsJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with other independent artists about what's important. Look back at the Pearls from The Independent Artist PodcastFeatured clips from:A Constant State of Becoming/ Justin TeilhetBreaking the Boundaries/ BennettBallpoints, Legos, and Blues Bars/ Tai TaeoaliiMy Ridiculous Little Life/ Kina CrowSharing Your Authentic Voice/ Clifton HenriFully Awake/ Cindy OlmesCapital F/ Dylan StrzynskiGoing Big/ Eric LeeDefining Your Path...
2022-07-041h 57
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Art of Business/ Dolan and Ali Marie GeimanJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include the Old Town Art Fair, showing other works within the same vision, and incorporating new tips into our business strategies.This week’s guest is Dolan and Ali Marie Geiman https://dolangeiman.com/ Denver, CO. This partnership is the perfect pairing between the creative and the business aspects of Dolan's art career. When Ali Marie met Dolan, she was taken by his intense passion as an artist. She chos...
2022-06-201h 44
The Independent Artist PodcastWrestling the Subconscious/ Thomas WarginJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include ACC Baltimore, show producers, and rejections.This week’s guest is Thomas Wargin https://www.wargin.com/, a sculpture artist from Menomonie Falls, WI. Thomas talks about his past and describes how the struggle from his environment shapes who he is as a person and influences the stories he wants to tell in his work. His work encourages the audience to unlock their subconscious mind by relating to the...
2022-06-061h 23
The Independent Artist PodcastGarment Builder/ Annie BisoneJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include getting COVID on the road, studio equipment adversity, and physical challenges.This week’s guest is Annie Bisone https://www.laloworkshop.com/, a fiber artist from Milwaukee, WI. Annie recounts the story as a child when she enthusiastically joined a parade and never looked back which serves as a metaphor for her creative life. Schooled in various mediums, fiber is her current passion; a practice is rooted in sus...
2022-05-231h 32
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Whipple Effect/ Lynn WhippleJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include finding inspiration, luck vs logic, and the ripple effect of positive energy.This week’s guest is Lynn Whipple http://lynnwhipple.com/, a mixed media artist, author, and instructor from Winter Park, Florida. Lynn describes her creative path which centers around "lighting up" the creative energy in her brain to unleash a playful approach to her work. In addition, Lynn reveals how saying "Yes" to opportunities that have pus...
2022-05-091h 25
The Independent Artist PodcastBreaking the Boundaries/ BennettJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include a wrap-up from the Main Street Arts Festival, a discussion on reproductions, and planning for Jazz Fest.This week’s guest is Bennett http://www.bennettartgallery.com/ New Orleans, LA. Bennett tells the stories from her life growing up as a child from the south and breaking out of the bounds that society imposes. She describes her work as a pop art-inspired funk-style mashup up on plywood. ....
2022-04-251h 31
The Independent Artist PodcastA Constant State of Becoming/ Justin TeilhetJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include getting inspired by the artist life, working on larger projects, and heading out for a run of shows.This week’s guest is Justin Teilhet http://justinteilhet.com/ from Yellow Springs, OH. Justin talks about applying his lessons as a sculpture teacher to his own art practice and expanding beyond porcelain into mixed media. Justin also describes how a designer influenced him to increase the scale of his work w...
2022-04-111h 20
The Independent Artist PodcastBucket Full of Snakeheads/ Mark WinterJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include our spring show schedule, the courage to show new work, and young people selling at fine art fairs. Welcome to the pod this week Mark Winter from Milwaukee, WI. https://markwintersculptures.com/ Mark is a metal sculptor who creates his work from recycled and found metal objects. Mark learned his technical skills working in the trade of auto body repair but it was growing up as the child o...
2022-03-281h 23
The Independent Artist PodcastRaised Fearless/ Kimber FiebigerJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include The Gasparilla Festival of Art's big prize money, Douglas's looming surgery, and impatient collectors.Welcome to the pod this week Kimber Fiebiger, from Minneapolis, MN. http://artbykimber.com/ Kimber is a bronze sculptor whose career spans over 40 years. She's worked in various mediums such as ceramics and photography, but it was casting molten metal that integrated all of her creative passions. She is "living the dream" as the w...
2022-03-141h 20
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Boss/ Betty JägerJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. Douglas talks about his reactions to The Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Other topics include removing cheaters from the show, emerging artists, and friends on the road.Welcome to the pod this week Betty Jäger, from Minneapolis, MN. https://www.instagram.com/3jagdesign/ Betty is a "Magic Jewelry Gremlin" who "makes space" for those who have typically been marginalized. Her laugh is infectious as is her call to action. Her talk will le...
2022-02-281h 33
The Independent Artist PodcastPyros and Glass Holes/ Tony CrayJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. Douglas talks about getting ready for his run of shows in Florida and Will heads to the mountains to deliver his work for a gallery show. Other topics include fighting the winter doldrums and the studio apathy that sets in from being out of the public eye for too long.Welcome to the pod this week Tony Cray from New Melle, MO. http://www.tonycray.com/ Tony is a glassblower who has a...
2022-02-141h 24
The Independent Artist PodcastOld World Craft, New World Design/ Luke ProctorJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. Today we discuss feeling a little FOMO, choosing a studio space, how to react when bad stuff happens, and art show news.Welcome our guest to the pod, Luke Proctor https://lproctorironworks.com/ from Mount Horeb, WI. Luke is a blacksmith who uses old-world craft to express his modern design. Hear his story about craft, career, and family.PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on y...
2022-01-311h 16
The Independent Artist PodcastFully Awake/ Cindy OlmesJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. Today we discuss the results from The NAIA Artist's Survey with the Board Chair, Benjamin Frey https://www.benjaminfrey.com/. Results are posted on NAIA's website http://www.naiaartists.org/Today's guest is Cindy Olmes, mixed media painter. https://www.olmesgallery.com/ In this episode Cindy shares the decision to walk away from her business to pursue her art career full-time. She reveals her experiences with stepping outside of her comfort zone a...
2022-01-171h 31The Independent Artist PodcastLook Back Over Season 1Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. We discuss the artist's point of view regarding the creation of their work, aspects of who they are, and how they make a living at it. Sample these clips from season 1. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE!Featured Clips:Capital F/ Dylan StrzynskiMy Ridiculous Little Life/ Kina CrowRare Birds/ Jay McDougallGoing Big/ Eric LeeCarving Out The...
2021-12-3101 minThe Independent Artist PodcastAnother Look Back Over Season 1Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. We discuss the artist's point of view regarding the creation of their work, aspects of who they are, and how they make a living at it.Sample these clips from season 1.PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE!Featured Clips:Partners in Paint/ Signe & Genna GrushovenkoThe Big Reveal/ Jeribai Andrew-JaJaIf It's Easy, I'm Usually Not That Interested/ Amber MarshallA...
2021-12-3101 min
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Life We Make/ Dylan StrzynskiJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. Today we discuss the Armadillo Artist Bazaar in Austin and a look back over season 1 with trivia about our past guest interviews. Will has a conversation with artist Dylan Strzynski http://www.dylanstrzynski.com/ who tells the story behind his film titled “The Life We Make. “PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE so the algorithms spread us farther! Douglas and Will are self-funding this podcast. If you like...
2021-12-271h 25
The Independent Artist PodcastCarving Out The Details/ Helen GotlibJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about the role of academia on working artists, art show etiquette, and sales distractions.Douglas chats with printmaker Helen Gotlib https://www.helengotlib.com/ who talks about her trip to Art Miami and the process behind her work which serves as a metaphor for how she operates her entire life. Douglas and Will are self-funding this podcast. If you like what we...
2021-12-131h 32
The Independent Artist PodcastCapital F/ Dylan StrzynskiJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about finding a new van on the road, the digital art debate, and making changes to shows based on post COVID results.Will has a conversation with artist Dylan Strzynski http://www.dylanstrzynski.com/ who tells the story behind his journey as an independent fine artist reconciling the tension created from academia on the working artist.Douglas and Will are self-funding this p...
2021-11-291h 43
The Independent Artist PodcastRare Birds/ Jay McDougallJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about driving to La Quinta, eating well on the road, and vehicle troubles. Douglas chats with contemporary wood sculptor Jay McDougall https://www.jaymcdougall.com/. They discuss Jay's career journey and the unique qualities it takes to be a professional independent artist.Please consider showing your support to artist and former NAIA Board Member, Carroll Swayze. She suffered a devastating loss. Read...
2021-11-151h 29
The Independent Artist PodcastPartners in Paint/ Signe & Genna GrushovenkoJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about Art on the Square in Belleville, hotel struggles, and turning points in our art careers.Will chats with artist partnership Signe & Genna Grushovenko https://www.grushovenko.com/. The Grushovenko's create contemporary oil paintings inspired by vintage photos. They discuss how they work together, the inspiration behind their work, and how their art business has evolved throughout their career. Douglas and Will...
2021-11-011h 38
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Big Reveal/ Jeribai Andrew-JaJaJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about the Bayou City downtown show, coming to the end of the art fair season, and about being a new exhibiting artist at shows.Douglas chats with drawing artist Jeribai Andrew-JaJa https://www.andrewjajaart.com/. Coming off his win of the Best in Show at the Bayou City Downtown Art Fair this weekend, JaJa reveals how he has used his artwork to achieve total s...
2021-10-181h 22
The Independent Artist PodcastStriving to be Better/ Michael SchwegmannJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will talk about show rollovers, NAIA survey, and getting started at art fairs.Will interviews ceramic sculptor, Michael Schwegmann https://www.schwegmannstudios.com/. Michael describes his process of shifting his body of work from high-end functional craft to representational sculpture and his discovery of the meaning behind his work.Resources referenced in the episode. Larry Berman photography- https://bermangraphics.com/digital-jury-resources/jury-slide-photography.htm F...
2021-10-041h 21
The Independent Artist PodcastGoing Big/ Eric LeeJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will give their personal reviews from Art in the Pearl, Cherry Creek, and The St. Louis Art Fair. Douglas interviews painter Eric Lee, https://www.presteau.com/ Eric's background before becoming an independent artist is in architecture. This industry taught him to think big and innovate. Eric back paints on glass panels as wall art and as functional pieces like tables and door fronts. Eric shares...
2021-09-201h 25
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Jeweler's Perspective/ Debra AdelsonJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will jump into a discussion about a packed September run of shows, finishing studio artwork, and studio equipment repairs.Will interviews jeweler Debra Adelson https://debraadelsonjewelry.com/ They discuss the unique challenges that jewelers experience on the road at art festivals. Debra also describes her training at The Tyler School of Art, as well as, her process and point of view that directs the evolution of...
2021-09-061h 22
The Independent Artist PodcastIf It's Easy, I'm Usually Not That Interested/ Amber MarshallJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. Douglas and Will discuss the assumed risks involved in being an Independent Artist as it relates to cross-country travel, financial liabilities, and COVID risks.Douglas chats with fellow glassblower Amber Marshall https://ambermarshallglass.square.site/. Amber shares her life experiences and her connection to working with blown glass. Amber reveals how she maintains her unique artistic vision and individual body of work while working in partnership with glassblower...
2021-08-231h 34
The Independent Artist PodcastA Look Through the Window/ William Kwamena-PohJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week's preamble discussion includes topics around travel trailers, van campers, and breakthrough COVID infections.Will chats with watercolor painter William Kwamena-Poh https://www.williamkfineart.net/. William shares his experiences of immigrating to the US from Ghana as a young man, building his career as a professional artist, and how he adapts to the challenges of race in America.Douglas and Will are self-funding this podcast...
2021-08-091h 29
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Art Fair Fixer/ Cindy LerickJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week's preamble discussion includes a report on Ann Arbor, selling in the rain, show junkies, and making choices that seem counterintuitive.Douglas chats with the President of The Art of Events LLC, Cindy Lerick. Cindy is a member of the Board of Directors for NAIA (National Association of Independent Artists) and the former Executive Director for many top art shows including the Uptown Art Fair, The St...
2021-07-261h 30
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Courage to Say No/ Daryl Thetford***The audio in this episode has been re-worked and re-released. Give it another listen to capture all of Daryl Thetford's pearls of wisdom.Join the conversation with artist Daryl Thetford as he reveals his experience with jurying into shows when the new category of digital art first started and the courage it takes to walk away from an established career.Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we talk about interrupting...
2021-07-231h 15The Independent Artist PodcastThe Courage to Say No/ Daryl ThetfordJoin the conversation with artist Daryl Thetford as he reveals his experience with jurying into shows when the new category of digital art first started and the courage it takes to walk away from an established career.Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we talk about interrupting the creative flow to hit the road and sell, Uptown cancellation, the challenge of extended hours at some of the big festivals.
2021-07-121h 14
The Independent Artist PodcastMy Ridiculous Little Life/ Kina CrowJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. We're back, baby! We talk about our show events this past weekend, reading the subtleties of our collectors, and finding inspiration from unexpected sources.Douglas chats with sculptor and mixed media artist, Kina Crow https://kinacrow.com/. Kina reveals the outrageous stories from her journey growing up in the film industry which serves as the subject of her self-referential artwork.Douglas and Will are...
2021-06-281h 32
The Independent Artist PodcastThe Man Behind The Pencil/ David BjurstromJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss COVID restrictions lifted in Chicago prior to The Old Town Art Fair, selling superstitions, and being an independent artist.Will chats with Michele Friedman and John Ames from Artist Intersection https://www.artistintersection.com/ about their digital marketing artist coop. followed by the podcast's featured guest on this episode is graphite artist David Bjurstrom http://www.davidbjurstrom.com/ . David reveals details about h...
2021-06-141h 29
The Independent Artist PodcastDefining Your Path/ Chris DahlquistJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss Ann Arbor's about face on their cancellation, turning a customer maybe to a YES, and a toast to Russell Yerkes.Douglas has a conversation with artist and career mentor Chris Dahlquist https://chrisdahlquist.com/. Chris has facilitated hundreds of artists build sustainable careers over the past decade and shares her program with the listeners on the podcast. Her topics include working proactively...
2021-05-311h 26
The Independent Artist PodcastSharing Your Authentic Voice/ Clifton HenriJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival award winners and showing work that was juried into a show pre-pandemic. Will has a conversation with photographer Clifton Henri https://www.cliftonhenri.com/ about his career. Topics of discussion include, creating work that is authentic, representation in the art show market, challenging social issues, and having his images go viral on social media.D...
2021-05-241h 33
The Independent Artist PodcastArt Show DNA/ Mikyung Cunningham/ Reiko UchytilJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss more show cancellations for July, alternative show options, and handling crazies in the booth. Douglas sits down with Miky Cunningham and Reiko Uchytil https://www.helloimreiko.com/. Miky and Steve Cunningham had a 30 year career as road show artists making functional and artistic pottery. Reiko grew up on the road soaking up inspiration from all around her. Now she has her own c...
2021-05-171h 20
The Independent Artist PodcastBallpoints, Legos, and Blues Bars/ Tai TaeoaliiJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss heading out to Artisphere and Winter Park and the rug being pulled out.Will interviews artist Tai Taeoalii, https://artbytai.com/. A bad ass with a ballpoint pen and a consummate family man. Tai shares stories of his career, the music that influences his work, and his life on the road with his family. Check out his video podcast series DOD45 on YouTube https://w...
2021-05-101h 13
The Independent Artist PodcastBig Mouths, Dragons, and Porta Potties/ Carroll SwayzeJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we discuss ruptured Achilles and unpack the digital marketing debate.In this episode, Douglas interviews Carroll Swayze, life long artist and advocate for the road show art show industry. Carroll reveals the advocacies she spearheaded as an NAIA board member and shares stories from the road over her expansive career as a professional artist. Her work can be found on her website http://carrollswayze.com/
2021-05-031h 18
The Independent Artist PodcastLet's Get Back To Work/ Stephen KingJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists.In this episode, Will interviews Stephen King, the executive director of the Des Moines Arts Festival. Stephen reveals the joys and pitfalls of managing a major art show during COVID. Stephen also shares his journey in the art festival business for over 26 years. https://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/Douglas and Will are self funding this podcast. If you like what we do and would like to financially s...
2021-04-261h 15
The Independent Artist PodcastUnderstanding the Digital Marketplace/ Marjolyn VanderhartJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists.In this episode, Douglas interviews Marjolyn Vanderhart https://marjolyn.com/artwork/ as she explains what she has learned from selling her work through her website. Marjolyn has developed techniques using social media and digital data collection to build on the collector relationships initiated at in person events. She describes how growing up as the child of an art show artist laid the groundwork for her to grow through...
2021-04-191h 17The Independent Artist PodcastSeason 1 Episode ClipsEpisodes are coming this week!! Subscribe now!Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they touch base with each other after a 1 year hiatus from being on the road at fine art fairs.Featured Guests:David Oleski https://www.davidoleski.com/ Marjolyn Vanderhart https://marjolyn.com/artwork/Carroll Swayze http://www.carrollswayze.com/Stephen King https://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/events/2020/2021-des-moines-arts-festivalThis podcast is sponsored by The National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). Please become a member http://www.naiaartists.o...
2021-04-1002 min
The Independent Artist PodcastGetting to Know You: Back on the Road/ David OleskiJoin co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they touch base with each other after a 1 year hiatus from being on the road at fine art fairs.Will interviews David Oleski https://www.davidoleski.com/ with his report from the road. Getting back to shows with masks and social distancing.Douglas and Will are self funding this podcast. If you like what we do and would like to financially support the podcast to offset it's costs you may gift The Independent Artist Podcast using VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast o...
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