71 episodes

Creative entrepreneur, Jess Kovic shares intimate confessions about her real real life struggle and success as an artist putting her work out into the world. Opening yourself up to display your passion is scary and can hold even the most talented artists back. We’re a fragile bunch. Get the dish on exhibiting, vendors, money talk and embarrassing tales of a creative in business. We’re name dropping here people. This podcast reveals all of her tips and tricks while figuring them out in real time so you don’t have to. In a world of Instagram highlights, many creatives share only the polished final products but rarely the hard lessons learned to get there either out of perfectionism OR fear of competition. But there’s enough room for all of us to fail forward together!

Confessions of the Creative Kind Jess Kovic

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

Creative entrepreneur, Jess Kovic shares intimate confessions about her real real life struggle and success as an artist putting her work out into the world. Opening yourself up to display your passion is scary and can hold even the most talented artists back. We’re a fragile bunch. Get the dish on exhibiting, vendors, money talk and embarrassing tales of a creative in business. We’re name dropping here people. This podcast reveals all of her tips and tricks while figuring them out in real time so you don’t have to. In a world of Instagram highlights, many creatives share only the polished final products but rarely the hard lessons learned to get there either out of perfectionism OR fear of competition. But there’s enough room for all of us to fail forward together!

    I Got Into the Illustrator for iPad Beta!

    I Got Into the Illustrator for iPad Beta!

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    https://www.patreon.com/jesskovic

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    Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:
    https://sugarbunch.store/
    Let's connect!
    Instagram - @jess_kovic
    Twitter - @jess_kovic

    • 15 min
    Adam Kovic and I Share Our New Hobby, 3D Printing!

    Adam Kovic and I Share Our New Hobby, 3D Printing!

    This week I dragged my husband, willingly, on the show to not only reminisce about our recent road trip through Utah but to chat about some of our joint hobbies together. Particularly the latest, 3D printing. That's right, we bought a 3D printer. Between my designs and his technical no how we decided to dive in and attempt to make some cool stuff. We're still learning, but we wanted to share where we're at with all of you.  Have a listen and then hit us up with all of your 3D printing tips or couple hobbies!

    Adam Kovic on Twitter & Instagram: @adamkovic
    Adam Kovic on Funhaus

    Check out my Patreon - A royalty free stock asset service!
    https://www.patreon.com/jesskovic

    Get the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:
    https://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/70

    Sign up for my newsletter and get FREE digital wallpapers from one of my latest patterns, MOON DANCE here
    Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you listen to so you never miss an episode! You’ll get each one downloaded right to your device every Monday it comes out. This is a great way to support the show :)

    If you like what you hear, let people know in a review on Apple Podcasts! Another free and easy way to support.
    Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:
    https://sugarbunch.store/
    Let's connect!
    Instagram - @jess_kovic
    Twitter - @jess_kovic

    • 58 min
    Kurtis Schureman on Designing a Lifestyle Brand with Substance

    Kurtis Schureman on Designing a Lifestyle Brand with Substance

    This week I had the honor and pleasure of chatting with the accomplished designer, illustrator and my pal Kurtis Schureman of the Marrow lifestyle brand. I got to hear all about how he started his online store, selling his designs on apparel and accessories. I also got to pick his brain on how he's been able to establish a brand that is purposeful and full of substance. Check it out and definitely connect with Kurtis on the socials, he's a super cool dude. Tell him I sent ya ;)

    Visit the Marrow online store here!
    https://marrowcalifornia.com/

    Connect with Kurtis and Marrow on Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/marrowcalifornia/

    Check out my Patreon - A royalty free stock asset service!
    https://www.patreon.com/jesskovic

    Get the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:
    https://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/69

    Sign up for my newsletter and get FREE digital wallpapers from one of my latest patterns, MOON DANCE here
    Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you listen to so you never miss an episode! You’ll get each one downloaded right to your device every Monday it comes out. This is a great way to support the show :)

    If you like what you hear, let people know in a review on Apple Podcasts! Another free and easy way to support.
    Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:
    https://sugarbunch.store/
    Let's connect!
    Instagram - @jess_kovic
    Twitter - @jess_kovic

    • 46 min
    iPhone Photography & Lightroom Mobile Mishaps

    iPhone Photography & Lightroom Mobile Mishaps

    I've recently been relying on my iPhone pro for some important photo projects so I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks to make the most out of mobile photography. I also ran into a very annoying mishap using the Lightroom Mobile app that I just have to share to caution the world and hopefully save some technical headaches. Get ready, it's story time!

    Check out my Patreon - A royalty free stock asset service!
    https://www.patreon.com/jesskovic

    Get the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:
    https://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/68

    Sign up for my newsletter and get FREE digital wallpapers from one of my latest patterns, MOON DANCE here
    Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you listen to so you never miss an episode! You’ll get each one downloaded right to your device every Monday it comes out. This is a great way to support the show :)

    If you like what you hear, let people know in a review on Apple Podcasts! Another free and easy way to support.
    Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:
    https://sugarbunch.store/
    Let's connect!
    Instagram - @jess_kovic
    Twitter - @jess_kovic

    • 27 min
    Getting Your Online Store Holiday Ready

    Getting Your Online Store Holiday Ready

    It's a hot holiday season this year! At least it's gonna be. This year has been different in a lot of ways, that much I don't have to tell you. But what I will tell you this week is that I've been focusing on getting my online store holiday ready. I was inspired by the ladies of The Product Boss Podcast to get in gear earlier this year, because...well 2020. Here how I'm preparing and how it might help your own selling season.

    Check out my Patreon - A royalty free stock asset service! 
    https://www.patreon.com/jesskovic

    Get the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:
    https://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/67

    Sign up for my newsletter and get FREE digital wallpapers from one of my latest patterns, MOON DANCE here
    Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you listen to so you never miss an episode! You’ll get each one downloaded right to your device every Monday it comes out. This is a great way to support the show :)

    If you like what you hear, let people know in a review on Apple Podcasts! Another free and easy way to support.
    Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:
    https://sugarbunch.store/
    Let's connect!
    Instagram - @jess_kovic
    Twitter - @jess_kovic

    • 24 min
    I Started a New Stock Photo Service Through Patreon!

    I Started a New Stock Photo Service Through Patreon!

    Check it out!
    https://www.patreon.com/jesskovic

    Get the full episodes show notes for all of the things we reference here:
    https://www.jesskovic.com/podcast/66

    Sign up for my newsletter and get FREE digital wallpapers from one of my latest patterns, MOON DANCE here
    Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you listen to so you never miss an episode! You’ll get each one downloaded right to your device every Monday it comes out. This is a great way to support the show :)

    If you like what you hear, let people know in a review on Apple Podcasts! Another free and easy way to support.
    Visit my online boutique featuring exclusive designs on apparel, accessories and art prints:
    https://sugarbunch.store/
    Let's connect!
    Instagram - @jess_kovic
    Twitter - @jess_kovic

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

occasionaloak ,

Informative, inspiring, personal and entertaining.

This podcast is SO informative on the business side of the art world as well as tips for artists improving their craft and practice. Jess and the show guests talk from their personal experiences and share what's helpful for then in achieving goals not only their craft but in all life. It's inspiring and motivating to hear from someone actively trying to improve themselves and their business and what works for them. Great stuff!

President Tyler ,

Creativity Cures!

No longer do you need to scream into the void alone! Everyone is trying to find their art, and this show helps!

larryblaw ,

Insightful, Motivating and Relatable

This is one of my favorite podcasts about creativity and the creative process. Great for any artistic level. Each episode leaves you with tangible insights you can immediately put into practice. A must listen to for the active creative person. Jess has a great voice too.

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