Welcome to my interview with G.J. Gillespie. Having been published in over 90 publications, this is one prolific artist. The interview ran over an hour, so I've broken it into two parts for listening convenience. Check out part 1 for Gary's bio and discussion on getting published in journals and other tactics Gary uses to gain exposure for his art. We also talk about his creative process as well as his creative voice. And don't forget to check out the show notes for this episode to see the...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview with G.J. Gillespie. In this episode we discuss ways to improve your art, pricing your art, his art supply business, his company's Trusted Creator program, and his best advice for artists seeking exposure for their art. And don't forget, you can watch the full video of this interview, see examples of Gary's work, and get links to everything we discuss in the interview at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode98. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, I...

This demo on how I paint using marble dust mixed into linseed oil instead of using solvents is for my listeners who've asked to see a demonstration after watching my interview with internationally acclaimed artist and author Kimberly Brooks in Passionate Painter Podcast episodes 70 and 71. Kimberly is the author of The New Oil Painting: Your Essential Guide to Materials and Safe Practices. Her book is a how-to on clearing out your studio of dangerous toxins, with tons of useful advice. I've...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with Rachel Druckenmiller. She's a singer and founder of Unmuted, the platform through which she encourages people to stop hiding their dreams and step into the light. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, you might want to go back to that first, to hear Rachel's bio, and lots of inspiring advice. As you know, this podcast focuses on visual artists, specifically those in the fine art realm. As I mentioned at the beginning of the video, I've...

Welcome to my interview with Rachel Druckenmiller. She's a singer and founder of Unmuted, the platform through which she encourages people to stop hiding their dreams and step into the light. As you know, this podcast focuses on visual artists, specifically those in the fine art realm. As I mentioned at the beginning of the video, I've brought Rachel — both a singer and motivational speaker — to you to share her message of encouragement and inspiration to build your confidence as a creative...

Welcome back to my interview in progress with American painter Lisa Daly Kansas. Please note there's a point in the interview that I jump off the mic to quickly grab something to show Lisa in our Zoom call. For those of you listening in audio-only format, it's a framed photo of two paper checks I received in the mail. You'll understand the rest when you hear it. That said, don't forget the full video of this interview can be seen on the show notes page for either episode at...

Welcome back. Before I introduce my guest, I want to thank all of my listeners for your loyalty and encouragement. I love creating episodes to encourage you to chase down your art dreams and keep moving forward. That's why it's been a difficult decision to put the show on something of a sabbatical for the near future, to give me time to advance my own art career. Producing a quality show is extremely important to me and I enjoy it, but it takes a lot of time. I do plan to continue, though...

Today I'm happy to share my interview with internationally renowned painter Mark Shasha. Mark is a fearless multi-passionate creative very comfortable in the limelight. This interview offers inspiration, encouragement, and actionable tough love advice. Mark knows who he is and has a terrific knack for communicating his boundaries to clients I think we can all learn from. His enthusiasm is contagious and hanging out with him was a true privilege. Don't forget you can see the complete video of...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with internationally acclaimed painter Mark Shasha. If you haven't yet listened to episode 1, you might want to go back and listen to that first, to hear Mark's bio, his career adventures, his biggest fear, and his unique approach to commissions. You can find it at passioantepainterpodcast.com/episode90. And check out the show notes at the same link, to see the full video interview, read Mark's bio, see some of his work, and get links to his...

Welcome back. I'm happy to introduce you to Fine artist, painter, author, and educator, Kristin Cronic. In addition to all of these pursuits, Kristin served for ten years as an officer in the United States Navy.  We talk about her struggle against the pull of art during her career in the military and how she carved out time for painting, even aboard Navy ships. We also talk about: How art helped her cope with adversityOvercoming impostor syndromeHow Kristin makes a living at her...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with Fine artist, painter, author, and educator, Kristin Cronic. In addition to all of these pursuits, Kristin served for ten years as an officer in the United States Navy.  The interview ran long, so I've broken it into two parts. In part two, we talk about: The power of curiosityFeeling worthy as an artistLive wedding paintingKristin's biggest challengeHow Kristin allocates her time in the facets of her businessThe different themes behind her...

Welcome back. If you're listening to this on our about its release date at Christmas, 2022, I wish you happy holidays and a very happy and creative new year. As we wrap up this year and look forward to our plans for 2023, It's the perfect time to reflect on our accomplishments this past year and take an honest look at the roadblocks that may hold you back as an artist. Check out the show notes at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode87 for a free download and helpful links, and to see the...

Welcome back. I'd like to wish all of you out there a very happy holiday season, and I'd like to thank every one of you for tuning in to the podcast and making it a success. To show my gratitude I’m running a Black Friday sale from Black Friday through the end of the day on December 10, 2022, for 40% of any of my courses. Just use the code FRIDAY at checkout. This means you can get some of my spotlight courses for under $25. They make great stocking stuffers. You might even consider gifting...

Welcome back. I am excited to introduce you to American Painter Dan Knepper. Influenced by his background as a glass blower, Dan is fascinated by the effects of light and a master at painting light into sparkling landscapes. During our conversation, Dan provides great insight into getting your career off the ground. We talk galleries, art auctions, competitions, selling your art online, and more. What I love most about this interview is that it kept circling back to the concept of...

Welcome back. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with American Painter Amy Peterman. Amy and I met at the 2022 Waterfront Arts Festival in Escanaba, up here in the lovely Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I was honored to be asked to judge the paintings at this year's festival, where many talented artists exhibited and sold their work. I discovered Amy was a kindred spirit, having a professional background in graphic design and freelancing for a living, like me, while working on...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with American Painter Amy Peterman. In this second half, we talk about how Amy sells her art, keeping production costs down, selling prints, where Amy turns for mentoring, and so much more. If you haven't yet listened to part 1, I recommend you go back and listen to that first, to hear Amy's bio and hear about her background, her process, making time for her art, her biggest challenge, and so much more. You can find it at...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with American painter Jacob Bartanus of the upper peninsula of Michigan. If you haven't listened to part 1, you might want to go back to that first to hear his bio, catch his origin story, and find lots of inspiration. You can find it at  at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode81. Jacob is currently showing his work at coffee shop and art gallery Palette Coffee & Art in Grand Rapids, MI, as a participant in this year's ArtPrize show. ArtPrize...

In this interview, I get to introduce you to my new friend Jacob Bartanus, a fellow resident of the upper peninsula of Michigan. Jacob reached out to me with a comment about the show. I checked out his work and was blown away by its dynamic energy and many layers, both literal and figurative. Jacob's got a story that is fascinating and inspiring, and I can't wait to share his upbeat, curious outlook with you. He's a very bright light. Jacob is currently showing his work at coffee shop and art...

Welcome Back. In today's podcast, I get to introduce you to my new found soul sister American Painter Ciara Barsotti. Ciara is a creative force whose work successfully intertwines the soulful and the playful. We touched upon many areas I know you'll resonate with, from finding your voice to making time for your art to pricing and selling your work on your terms. Now if you're a regular listener, I'm sure you've heard me say there's no right way to be an artist. And it's true. But, there...

In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about recognizing when something’s getting in the way of our creativity and learning to use that discomfort as a roadmap to move past it. Struggling with impostor syndrome? Insecurity?  Overwhelm?   Compare and Despair?   Uncertain about your next step? Me too.  But I’m working on it. And I’m getting there. I think confidence is a verb and we need to practice it to move forward. So today, in my no fear episode, I’m going to share with you some of the...

Welcome back. In this episode, you get to meet intuitive figurative artist Brenda K. Robinson.  She’s what my mom would call a ball of fire and exudes joy. Currently living in Lakewood Ranch, Florida,, Brenda is prolifically painting and selling her work. This interview covers a lot of ground, from Brenda’s inspiration and artistic voice to her pricing to how she succeeds in making not just one but often multiple sales per client.  I think you’ll enjoy Brenda’s energy as much as I did. I...

Welcome back. In this episode, you get to meet intuitive figurative artist Brenda K. Robinson.  She’s what my mom would call a ball of fire and exudes joy. Currently living in Lakewood Ranch, Florida,, Brenda is prolifically painting and selling her work. This interview covers a lot of ground, from Brenda’s inspiration and artistic voice to her pricing to how she succeeds in making not just one but often multiple sales per client.  I think you’ll enjoy Brenda’s energy as much as I did. I...

Welcome back. In this episode, you get to meet Soraida Martinez, creator of the Verdadism Art movement. Since 1992 Soraida Martinez has been known as the creator of Verdadism, a form of hard-edge abstraction where each painting is accompanied by a written social commentary. The artist’s goal is to promote tolerance and a deeper understanding of humanity through engaging the viewer in a thought-provoking conversation on diversity, empowerment, and social justice. Read Soraida's complete bio...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Latina artist Soraida Martinez, creator of the Verdadism Art movement. Since 1992 Soraida Martinez has been known as the creator of Verdadism, a form of hard-edge abstraction where each painting is accompanied by a written social commentary. The artist’s goal is to promote tolerance and a deeper understanding of humanity through engaging the viewer in a thought-provoking conversation on diversity, empowerment, and social justice. If you haven’t yet...