Brush Work

The 2025 Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. A project designed to establish a daily creative practice, bring your ideas into reality, and make some artistic friends along the way. Join the Summer Art Marathon discord here: https://discord.gg/Rp7UxqZH92 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/   Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork   Music by @winepot https:/...

A plea for you to keep making art despite everything trying to get you to stop. Don’t stop creating! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. Episodes will resume in 2025! Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWo...

Get the full notes and written examples on my website, here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork I hope these tips and examples were helpful! If you want me to edit your artist statement, please visit Brush Work’s Patreon! You can get editing for under $10 where I will go over grammar, tone, clarity, and everything we talked about above. https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Host and artist St...

Visual Nomad and I chat about Working Girl by Sophia Giovannitti. We talk about boundaries, the vagueness of selling art, and knowing your worth. Recorded live on Twitch, edited for the podcast~ This episode contains mature themes, but no explicit content. Find Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/?hl=en Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career wi...

Becoming a full time artist takes money, time, and guts. In this interview with Isaac Prior, we chat about: planning to quit, the pressure your art has as a source of money, and the kinds of responses to expect when you make art your full time gig. Find Isaac: Website: http://www.isaacpriorart.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@isaacpriorart Ames Silver Smithing https://amessilversmithing.com/...

I’m delighted to introduce my next guest, a Seattle Art Powerhouse and inspiration for going against tradition- Jennifer Ament! Join us in a talk about painting with adhd, selling art on Instagram, and facing our creative fears. Find Jennifer Ament: https://www.jenniferament.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferament Mentioned in the Episode: Urban ArtWorks: https://urbanartworks.org/...

Looking for a journaling challenge that focus on creativity? Tired of morning pages that give you 0 direction on what to write about? Join Questions for Creativity! A 30 day journaling challenge to help you connect with your inner artist. How it works: Every day you’ll get a new question pertaining to your studio practice, creative community, the habits you have when making art, facing burnout, or...

Can I work on your Artist Statement? Email me with the subject "Artists Statement" and include your statement and a picture of your art or a link to your social media page/website. Limit 5 artists, will close when goal reached or November 1st. stephanie@stephaniescott.art Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative prac...

Speaking for your artwork in a way that isn’t pretentious or cringy takes practice and a good mindset. In today’s episode of Brush Work, I go over a few scenarios where you might be called to talk about your art, and how to approach them with confidence. Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practica...

At what point does a painting become a sculpture? Is it limited to the material of paint or the surface it’s created on? In today’s episode of Brush Work, Niki Keenan chats with me about her sculptural paintings, the forest, and the importance of light. https://www.nikikeenan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nikishereykeenan Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord....

Looking for a great place to meet creative people in NYC? Visit Salon 21! Imagine a haven where artists, designers, and visionaries converge to engage in stimulating discussions, savor delectable cuisine, and foster meaningful connections. The space will transport you to a modern-day incarnation of Gertrude Stein's legendary apartment at rue de Fleurus, Paris. Salon 21 is a dynamic ecosystem of ro...

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a riveting true crime art story that will make you question the idea of how artwork is shown, how you would feel if your creative work was stolen, and your opinions on museums. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the st...

There are so many things to consider when selling art that pricing can feel overwhelming. In todays episode we go through 4 different pricing structures and break down the pros and cons of each. Need help with your pricing? Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with top...

Ever get frustrated with the blank canvas? Tired of your ideas failing to look right? This exercise will ensure you always are improving your creativity and never leave you feeling lost! Get the template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGMMnxayNM/kRD3H6NZogAndf-3XjRgxQ/edit?utm_content=DAGMMnxayNM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Join the Arts & Craft...

Making time to make art can be tricky when all of your hours feel used up. In this episode of Brush Work we go over 3 exercises to help you find time to paint in just 7 days. Need more help finding painting time? Join the discord and let us help you figure out a new creative schedule! Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Week long canva template:...

They say you can't learn to paint by reading, but surly some expert knowledge wont go amiss. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Read September’s book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief The...

Making fine art prints of your paintings can be daunting, but with a little prepwork you’ll be making prints in no time. Picture Salon: https://www.picturesalon.com/ Printful: https://www.printful.com/a/cheerssteph Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the...

Are you interested in making art, but have no painting experience? Want to start painting, but not sure what supplies to get? Today I’ve invited acrylic painter Jennifer Arzt to join me in a crash course on getting started in painting! We cover materials, classes, mindsets, and daily practices in this hour long class to get you making art (and doing it right!) Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a D...

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Find Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55277763-make-your-art-no-matter-what Mentioned in this episode: Hilma af Klint: https://ww...

Ever been afraid of wasting your nice art materials? Do you have boxes of colors and supplies that have been waiting on shelves for years? This episode is for you! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Join the Arts...

I spent 30 day learning how to paint with Gouache and this is what I learned! This episode is best watched on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEC5fbl18kPblyR7q0Spjxg Interested in the Summer Art Marathon? Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics inclu...

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Welcome to The Brush Club, where for $5-$20 a month you can support the podcast and get c...

I stopped painting, but I’m still calling myself a painter. I’m in the middle of a season of rest, where my urgency to paint is gone- but I still have lots of Ideas. In this episode of Brush Work, I talk about how creativity has seasons and how I’m preparing to return to my art. Summer Art Marathon: https://youtu.be/e-CSWNZ0k50?si=lFVwD8J-zpQyS5ap Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the pr...

After taking a near 20 year hiatus, Tracy Allegro returned to her painting with a zeal and dedication that hasn’t let up since. Join us in a conversation on the importance of joy, how art never really leaves your life, and why you should pick up the paint brush again. Find Tracy Allegro: https://www.tracyallegroart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Tracyallegroart/ Mentioned in the episode: CVP from...