Passionate Painter Podcast

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...

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....

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...

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, mak...

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, cur...

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...

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 regu...

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...

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 bu...

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 bu...

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-pro...

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 thoug...

Welcome back. In this episode, I’m talking about resilience, AKA: brushing off criticism as a creative. Why is it we push away compliments yet we latch on tight to criticism and repeat it to anyone who will listen? “Did you hear what she called me?” “Do you know what he said about my painting?” They do now. And YOU’re the one broadcasting it. Don’t be your own worst critic. For a complete transcri...

Welcome back. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to American Artist and Tax expert Hannah Cole. Hanna gives creatives the money tools they need to be financially stable and even thrive. Hannah’s art is captivating in the way it elevates the ordinary daily landscape around us. Whether she’s painting urban grime of a plucky plant stubbornly clinging to the crack in concrete, Hannah loves t...

Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with American artist and tax expert Hannah Cole. In this part of the interview, Hannah helps demystify taking care of your taxes as a working artist. You can find the complete show notes to this episode and see some of Hannah's work at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode73 If you haven’t yet listened to part 1, you’ll definitely want to circle ba...

This is part 2 of my interview with Kimberly Brooks. Don't miss out on another jam-packed episode about just how you really can oil paint without relying on solvents to clean your brushes. Kimberly Brooks is a contemporary American artist known for her portraits and landscapes in series addressing history, memory, and identity. Her work has been showcased in numerous juried exhibitions among...

Kimberly Brooks is a contemporary American artist known for her portraits and landscapes in series addressing history, memory, and identity. Her work has been showcased in numerous juried exhibitions among museum curators including the Whitney Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Her recent solo show, “Painting Architecture”, at the Museum of Art and History Lancaster featured...

In today’s interview, you’ll get to hear from American Author Mike Michalowicz (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) . If you’re an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur and you don’t yet know who this guy is, you’ll definitely want to check him out. He’s the author of eight books and still going strong. In this interview, we’re focusing on his revolutionary book Profit First, Transform your business fro...

Do you have moments of intense inspiration you later dismiss before putting pencil to paper or brush to canvas? Do you hold back from expressing yourself as an artist completely and honestly because of negative self-talk that tells you your ideas are foolish, or they've been done before, or someone else could or has done them better? Well, stop it. YOU are unique, you are beautiful, and there...

Healthy boundaries are ESPECIALLY necessary for us as artists, who need the time to become the best we can be. This episode is about mindfully taking a subjective mindset or an objective mindset, depending on the circumstances, to move forward while staying on track with your art goals. This approach is also great to help you set pricing and boundaries for success. Check out the educational video...

I'm excited to share my interview with Art business coach, Laura C. George. Laura talks about the important intangibles to consider when pricing your artwork, and the upside of "stealing;" how to use emulating another artist to find your own style. She also talks about the importance of making sure you match how you live your art with your personality. Not all of us will be happy ma...

I'm excited to share my interview with Art business coach, Laura C. George. Laura talks about the important intangibles to consider when pricing your artwork, and the upside of "stealing;" how to use emulating another artist to find your own style. She also talks about the importance of making sure you match how you live your art with your personality. Not all of us will be happy ma...

Today I get to share my interview with Cory Huff the founder of The Abundant Artist. Cory has been helping artists sell art online since 2009. He has helped hundreds of artists just like you figure out how to navigate the hidden path of the fine art career. In 2016, Harper Collins published Cory's book, How to Sell Art Online: Live a Creative Life on Your Own Terms. His writing has appeared i...

,In today's episode, I got to speak to oil painting phenom Kyle Ma. The interview ran long, so I've broken it into two parts for your convenience. Part 1 is available now at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode62. Kyle's work is truly a feast for the eyes, whether the subject is figurative, floral, landscape, or cityscape. His sensitivity to light and color temperature belie the fac...

In today's episode, I got to speak to oil painting phenom Kyle Ma. The interview ran long, so I've broken it into two parts for your convenience. Part 2 is available now at passionatepainterpodcast.com/episode63 . Kyle's work is truly a feast for the eyes, whether the subject is figurative, floral, landscape, or cityscape. His sensitivity to light and color temperature belie the fac...