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Hey, What Are You Working On?46. Can Rich Kids Make Good Art?Or does good work only come from SUFFERING and EARNING IT? We touch on a lot of points in this one. Whether you're a rich kid or a sufferer or both, we think you'll find this convo interesting.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and understand it better, too. You can buy that guide for 10 little dollars right ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show:2025-06-2557 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?45. Minisode! Feeling Behind in Your Career + Struggling With ConsistentWhen you're juggling a day job, kids, the weight of the world, etc. it can feel like you have way less time to make art compared to everyone else. Are you behind? How the heck do you find more time and catch up to where you "should" be? Listen in to today's Minisode for our thoughts.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and understand it better, too. You...2025-06-1827 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?44. Audience Q + A: Grant Writing, Co-op galleries, Dust in Your Oil Paintings and More!You asked, we answered! This is part 2/3 of our audience q+a series, and in this episode we powered through a nice handful: how grant writing = getting the best grade, showing linocuts with galleries, how to charge for duties and fees, and more!Thanks for sending in your questions. You know we love to ramble.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and understand it better, too. You can...2025-06-111h 01

Hey, What Are You Working On?43. Minisode! The State of the Art WorldWe have FEELINGS on the subject. You're shocked to hear that, we know. This episode comes from a listener Q that asked how we're coping and dealing with the state of things-- and the answer turned out to be a juicy one. Tune in to hear a break down of how we see the current state of things and how we're all adapting in our own unique ways.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but...2025-06-0420 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?42. Failing to "Make It," Rejection + Freedom with Amanda SandlinFriend of the pod, ceramacist, writer, paitner and gentle human, Amanda Sandlin joins us in this real talk episode about all of the things! Making art in a location where your style is the outlier, moving into a new city + art life, evolving your style, developing a commercial side hustle, making small accessible work, and a whole lot more because, personally, we hadn't caught up with Amanda in a hot minute and she is a GEM to talk with. Be sure to follow Amanda in all the placesIG @amandasandlin...2025-05-281h 01

Hey, What Are You Working On?41. Minisode! Newsletters: The Magic of SincerityBut do I reallyyy need a newsletter as an artist? TLDR: it's a pretty good idea. And in this episode not only will we tell you all the reasons why, but we share the the start-to-finish logistics of how to build one and how to keep your readers (and your sales) happy. Turns out those quartley emails to your fans can actually go a pretty long way. If you've been wanting to get on the email train (or need some inspiration and motivation to get yours going again) we think this will help!Also...2025-05-2130 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?40. Hey, What Are You Struggling With?All aboard the struggle bus! Aka this episode where the three of us check in with each other on what's hard right now. Brace yourself for Devon's battle with the next evolution of her work (aka a whole existential crisis), Andrea's inability to understand the wonder of time and Marisa. Period. Because Marisa's struggle is literally herself, and the fact that she's such a yes woman. We think you will most definitely feel seen in this episode if you are riding your own bus these days. We hope you enjoy the ride!Also: we...2025-05-141h 01

Hey, What Are You Working On?39. Minisode! Recurring SymbolsHey, why does that thing keep showing up in my work? Join us for this chat on our recurring symbols, what they're about and where we think they came from. This kind of discussion among art friends is often how we help each other gain new understanding and inspiration. We captured this one in real time for you! May it inspire you to think about what keeps coming up in your own work, and maybe talk about it with your friends, too.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide...2025-05-0638 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?38. Trend Alert: Subversion of ClassicsHey, we noticed something. Work that puts a spin on something recognizable and classic has seemed to rarely dwindle in popularity, why is that?! Is it a smart move from a business perspective? What is it about this kind of work that seems to find an audience, despite the decade? We thought we'd talk about it! Join us for this historical, analytical and unhinged-as-usual art chat on subversion of classics.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process...2025-04-301h 14

Hey, What Are You Working On?37. Minisode! How to Set Up Your Online ShopWe're back with another minisode where we talk about the art things that are a little less juicy, but a whole lot necessary. It's hard to make money off your work if you don't have a place to sell it, hence today's topic: the online shop! We discuss your hosting options (website v. online marketplace) , tips for making your listings extra sellable, design suggestions, mental blocks and more. If you've been putting off the headache, we encourage you to run with the info in this episode and just get it done!Also: we made...2025-04-2330 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?36. How to SELL OUTOh what's that? It's 2025 and you did not come to play? Us neither.While SELLING OUT might have negative connotation when it comes to art, it can also be the exact thing to help you-- literally -- sell out your inventory. We happen to think products and commercialization can be a great option for funding your practice; but how do you do this in a way that still feels good to you (and your bank account)? The eternal question! Marisa shares with us her Venn diagram for finding your...2025-04-161h 03

Hey, What Are You Working On?35. Minisode! ShippingShe's not the juiciest topic on the block, but she IS an important one. If you've ever sold a piece and then suddenly had no idea how you were going to get it to its new home-- you know the struggle. So in this episode we're covering everything you need to know about shipping paintings, prints or paper works, and complex sculptures! Enjoy.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it...2025-04-0927 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?34. Taking Your Work From 2D to 3DToday we're traversing dimensions and talking about taking your work from 2D to 3D! A lot of 2D artists are drawn to seeing their world take on new form, but where to start? What medium to choose? What to make?? The questions can be overwhelming but we're discussing all of our journeys and extracting Marisa's great wisdom on the subject for your education and inspiration. Enjoy!AND don't forget to grab this FREE RESOURCE: The Ultimate Matrix Of Clay You Can Use At Home (Well Ok Its Just The Basics Marisa Can Recommend).2025-04-021h 02

Hey, What Are You Working On?33. Minisode! How to Make PrintsIf you're curious, confused or overwhelmed when it comes to making prints of your art- we've got you! In this mini episode we get into your different options, our favorite resources and tips to getting prints made with as much ease and success as possible.Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and understand it better, too. You can buy that guide for 10 little dollars right ⁠here. ⁠2025-03-2643 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?32. The Invention + Evolution of Artist Statements. Also, How the Heck to Write One.When and why did artist statements become a thing? Who is responsible for this practice that so many dread? And how did the artist statement evolve into how we relate to it today? What do people event WANT from us in these paragraphs? We wanted to know too, so we did some research. In this episode we dig into all of that, as well as how we individually approach them. Shocker: the three of us do so quite differently! Because there is as much variety in artist statements are there is among artists. Prepare to pick up hot writing...2025-03-191h 03

Hey, What Are You Working On?31. Minisode! PricingThis season we're creating Minisodes on popular topics and FAQs, so that you can easily navigate to the resources you need. When you find yourself in pickles like: How do I ship this? Where do I start with a website? What am I supposed to put in my emails to galleries, again? There will eventually be a minisode for that, with as much actionable info and as few side rants (we hope), as possible. Today is the first in that series and we're getting into all things PRICING. Hope this helps!And if you...2025-03-1231 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?29. Frieze 2025 Review: Art Trends, Fashuns + Paintings That Make You NauseousWe overpaid to get overstimulated at Frieze so you didn't have to! WELCOME BACK. We're kicking off season 2 with a banger. Join us as we relive our afternoon at the 2025 Frieze art fair. We discuss: the patterns and trends we noticed in the artwork, our favorite pieces, the overall experience and if we'd recommend it, who the heck goes to this kind of fair, huge paintings and wealth signaling, and, perhaps most relevant and important, what everyone was wearing. If you liked this kind of episode where we go...2025-02-261h 12

Hey, What Are You Working On?28. Wrapping It Up: Reflections on 2024Welp, it's been a year. We've learned a whole a lot in terms of our art, careers, and oh yeah- this podcast! For the final episode of the season we're sharing our highs and lows, what we've learned and what our (very loose) intentions are for the coming year. And yes-- that includes our lessons and desires re: Hey, What Are You Working On? As always, we'd love to hear what your desires for this show are, too. Send us an email at heywhatareyouworkingon@gmail.com with your thoughts. Thanks for being here throughout the season and we'll see...2024-12-111h 13

Hey, What Are You Working On?25. How to Protect Your Work Against COPIERSThough a vast and triggering subject for us all, we felt the convo needed to be had. Join us as we share our individual (and pretty unique) stories about being copied, what defines copying and where it gets annoyingly nuanced, the things copiers LOVE to say, and ultimately, how to prevent your work from being copied as best you can (some solutions might not be what you think!). And if you're a copier who wants to defend your right to "be a great artist who steals" don't @ us. We address this quote and its rape-y origins, head on. 2024-11-201h 22

Hey, What Are You Working On?24. Geek Out: For the Artist/ASTROLOGY GirliesWe're astrology bitches now! Join us for the first in our series of GEEK OUT episodes, where we let our nerd flags fly and dive into art plus one of our special interests. In this episode, Devon brings back her 20-something, woo-crazed, almost-professional astrologer self to give a star-influenced diagnosis of your hosts and famous artists of the past. Turns out there's might be some planetary influence on the kind of art you make. And why Artemisia Gentileschi was a badass and Picasso suckedddd. We had a good time with that one. Support the...2024-11-131h 04

Hey, What Are You Working On?23. Surviving the Economic DownturnFinally a FUN and LIGHT HEARTED topic for you...jk. But, if you're anything like us, you'll find this discussion validating at the very least. Being an artist over the long haul means weathering the good, bad and ugly of the economy. How you adapt and stay connected to your work throughout those seasons is crucial (as many of us are experience right meow). In this conversation, we talk about the factors that have created the current less-than-ideal-state of the art market, how to adapt from a business perspective, and how to do what's best for you and your...2024-11-061h 27

Hey, What Are You Working On?20. Imposter Syndrome, Mentorship and More with Sabrina MariToday we have a special co-host, friend and fellow mentee of Marisa's- Sabrina Mari! Since both Sabrina and Devon have been mentored by Marisa over the years, we thought it would be fun to chat about what they've learned, how they all came together, the importance of mentorship, community and different teaching styles. We love Sabrina for her transparency and realness (she obvi fits right in with the gang here) and we ended up going deep into imposter syndrome, being self-taught, taking long breaks from art and a whole lot more. We think you'll find her and this episode...2024-10-1657 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?16. How To Talk About Your Work + Prep For Studio Visits"Tell me about your work?" is the most dreaded and opened ended question on the planet, according to most artists. And yet! If you make art you will most definitely be asked it, and a whole lot more in follow up. In fact, once upon a time, Devon had booked a studio visit and had no idea how to prepare, or what the heck she would be asked. So she called up Marisa and got a FULL run down of all the possible things that could happen and what she could say about her...2024-09-181h 02

Hey, What Are You Working On?15. NAME DROP: What Artists Really Make $, Who Excites Us, Where to Get Your Work Seen + MoreWelcome to our first Name Drop episode, where we drop the names of things, artists, people, books, places..whateverrr, that are exciting us, and have some unexpected conversations all the way. Territory we get into: -- the reality of artist's income -- artists making small, accessible art for the "average collector" -- specific opportunities to get your work seen by curators and art supports --artists that we LOVE to see getting attention who are getting it right now NAMES DROPPED (in order of appearance) The Death of the Artist: How Creators are Struggling to Survive in the Age of...2024-09-111h 30

Hey, What Are You Working On?12. Audience Q's (PT 2): Approaching Galleries, Creating Products, Mental Health and Business + MoreWe're back with more of your Q's and our A's in this continuation from last week's episode. We get into: -Bookkeeping -Creating products with the highest value - How to approach galleries (we made a template for you!!) - Materials we hate and love - Managing social media time and usage - How to care for your mental health while running a business You can get our email template for gallery outreach for freeeeee right ⁠here.⁠ Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@heywhatareyouworking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG Follow the hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andreaguzzetta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@speaking_in_rainbows⁠⁠⁠...2024-08-211h 17

Hey, What Are You Working On?11. Audience Q's (PT I): Doubting the Artist Career Choice, Dealing with Blocks, Building Community, + MoreYou asked, we answered! In fact, we answered so much that we had to split this episode into two parts. In part one we get into: - How to handle pieces you're unhappy with- Getting out of creative block- How to build a community of artists- Confront doubts re: the business side of being an artist- Affordable shipping solutions for large work - and more Stay tuned for part two, coming out next week! Support the show:2024-08-1443 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?10. How to Succeed (and Fail) at Collabs with Meggy WilmToday's topic is particularly beloved by your hosts: collaboration! (Hey, this show is kinda a collab. Meta right? We talk about that.) Art collabs can go amazingly right or amazingly wrong, and telling all about what causes them to go one way or the other, from our personal experiences. You'll hear from two VERY different collaborative teams: Devon and Marisa, and Andrea and Meggy (today's special guest!). So brace yourself for both, the extremely planned and the harmoniously chaotic ways that one might approach creative partnership. In addition to how to choose the right partner, what to...2024-08-071h 44

Hey, What Are You Working On?9. Gallery BTS with Arch Enemy Arts Co-Founders Lawren Alice and Noah MusherWant to know how curators select artists for open calls? Or find new talent? Or choose which artists to give a solo show to? Look no further, Lawren Alice and Noah Musher of Arch Enemy Arts held back nothing on alllll the gallery behind-the-scenes. If you're an artist, you're going to want to hear it. We talk about: - Arch Enemy's beginnings - The green and red flags curators look for in artists- Gallery horror stories- How to show galleries you care about your work...2024-07-311h 29

Hey, What Are You Working On?8. How'd You Build That Confidence?Seeing as self-doubt tends to go hand-in-hand with making art, confidence is often a scary (yet crucial!) topic for us. So today we're digging into it from all angles: the nuance of being confident in some areas but not others, childhood labels, rejection, navigating openings, networking as an introvert, social media, and, most importantly, how to stand behind your work with the confidence it deserves. Whether you're a long time career artist or just starting to make stuff, we think there'll be a lot for you to relate to in this one! Support the...2024-07-241h 28

Hey, What Are You Working On?7. Motherhood as an Artist with Sarah Detweiler*TW: mentions of miscarriage. Please listen with care. Our first guest is a special one: none other than talented AF painter, Sarah Detweiler. For any artist who has children or is thinking about having them-- this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of raising kids while being a working artist, neurodivergence, taking time away from your work and getting back to it, setting an example for your kids by following your dreams, how motherhood has changed Sarah and Marisa's art practice, and much more. 2024-07-171h 14

Hey, What Are You Working On?6. Making The Most Of Q4Nothing says holiday cheer like July, amiright? But seriously, if you sell stuff (like art!) the last months of the year are when you'll likely make a good chunk of your annual dough. Without some thought and early planning though, it can be a hot mess. We've alllll been there. In this episode we get into: - all the ways we've succeeded and failed around the holidays -our best tips for planning -preferred release schedules -how to distill your art into products in a way that feels good 2024-07-1057 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?5. Oh The Things We Wish We'd KnownSince we don't have a time machine to go back 10 years and warn our younger artist selves about the mistakes we would make, info we had wrong and perspectives that needed changing-- we recorded this episode instead. Listen to us lecture our younger selves about the truth about going viral, how the majority of artists do (and do not) support themselves, art school, what actually leads to success, what success even means and a whole lot more. Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@heywhatareyouworking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG Follow the hosts: ⁠⁠...2024-07-0359 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?4. SCAMS...And Other Things To Definitely Say No ToSaying NO is actually an official part of the artist's job description...or at least, it should be. There are a lot of scams out there-- some are obvious and some are a lot more covert. Today we're talking about all of them. What shows are worth your time? Should you invest in a mentor or online course? Or pay for a feature in that magazine? Fear not. WE'VE GOTCHU. Resources: https://howsmydealing.com/ Support the show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@heywhatareyouworking⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG Follow the hosts...2024-06-261h 00

Hey, What Are You Working On?3. How'd You Get That Style, Tho?Finding your style and developing your work is kind of THE topic as an artist. None of the other stuff will matter if you you're not creating strong work that's unique to you. How do you cultivate that kind of work, you ask? Welp...it's a long and involved process that, naturally, we have a lot to say about. In this episode we talk about what we've all had to learn and unlearn, the best ways to grow authentically, important questions to ask yourself to enrich your work, the biggest mistakes we see other artists making, the...2024-06-1956 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?2. Hey, How'd You Get That Opportunity?Do you follow other artists and wonder how the heck they got that solo show/brand deal/in with a curator/project/ etc.? Us too. So we decided to spill all on every opportunity we've ever had, from gallery shows to murals and more. Lots of great tips in here for outreach, networking and setting yourself up to bring in the opportunities your artist heart desires. Support the show: ⁠⁠@heywhatareyouworking⁠⁠ on IG Follow the hosts: ⁠⁠@andreaguzzetta⁠⁠ on IG ⁠⁠@speaking_in_rainbows⁠⁠ on IG ⁠⁠@devonwalzart⁠⁠...2024-06-121h 20

Hey, What Are You Working On?1. What Kind of Artist Even ARE U?Where do you fit? Who are your peers? What's the best approach to art-ing and business-ing, given who you are and what you value? These are questions we've asked ourselves a million times over and we kinda think you should, too. Listen in as we explore our own ever-evolving artist identities, discuss why self-awareness as an artist is such a big deal and provide tips for helping you find yours. Support the show: ⁠@heywhatareyouworking⁠ on IG Follow the hosts: ⁠@andreaguzzetta⁠ on IG ⁠@speaking_in_rainbow...2024-06-051h 12

Art + Magic55. Where I've Been, Where I'm GoingTLDR; I'm doing a NEW podcast called, "Hey, What Are You Working On?" with my two art besties, Andrea Guzzetta and Marisa Avila-Sayler. The first ep. drops this Weds, June 5th. Head over now to subscribe and listen to our mini intro. Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple SUPPORT ⁠patreon.com/devonwalz⁠ for bonus episodes, pre-chats, early access to new work and morre. FOLLOW ⁠@devonwalzart⁠ ⁠www.devonwalz.com 2024-06-0317 min

Hey, What Are You Working On?Hey, What Is This Podcast?Hey! This is a new podcast hosted by Andrea Guzzetta, Marisa Avila Sayler and Devon Walz. We're here to talk about the reality of art stuff and we're pretty excited about it. More to come, but here's our first hello and why the heck we're doing this thing. Support the show: @heywhatareyouworking on IG Follow the hosts: @andreaguzzetta on IG @speaking_in_rainbows on IG @devonwalzart on IG @devonwalz on Tiktok Leave us your...2024-05-2507 min

Art + Magic52. Art and Craft | Marisa Avila SaylerAll things navigating the fine, blurry line between art and craft. We get into why craft is often perceived as less valuable, price point and context, expression v. product, the embrace of craft in the art world, deciding where your work fits, navigating making both art and craft, materials, and so much more. Regardless of which side you think your creations live in (and ESPECIALLY if you're trying to figure it out), this conversation will be important and applicable to you. FOLLOW MARISA www.marisasayler.com IG: @speaking_in_rainbows 2023-07-271h 09

Art + Magic37. Worldbuilding: How + Why We Create Our Own Cosms as Artists | Marisa Avila SaylerToday’s conversation with Marisa Avila Sayler is a collaborative jam session on all things WORLDBUILDING in visual art. While Marisa and I make work that is very different, one thing that we have in common in our work is that we are each creating our own-- and we have A LOT of thoughts on the subject. For those of you who love all things fantastical, alternate reality, otherworldly, transcendent, surreal– this episode is for you. BUT even if this isn’t your home genre or main interest, this conversation gives way to a lot topics that are rel...2022-03-231h 12

Art + Magic17. Unlearning Art School + Full-Time Realities | Marisa Avila-SaylerToday I have a super real talk for you all about the realities of working your way into being a full time artist (one of our favorite topics here-- I know!). Our guest of honor is Marisa Avila-Sayler. Marisa has been an artist and navigating the journey of being full time for 20 plus years. As such she brings a refreshing dose of realness when it comes to the practicalities of being a working artist, how to discern what's right for your own path, and what’s happening in schools and in the art world. We also jam on...2020-10-1456 min