Ballsy: It takes balls to sell art.

In Episode 25 of The Ballsy Podcast with host Shawn Kolodny (@kolodnyart,) we interview artist Zac Knudson about his artist's journey and the lessons he's learned since pivoting into art full-time. Zac shares what being an artist means to him, how he juggles making art with the business of art, and what inspired him to take the leap to follow his calling.

In Episode 24 of The Ballsy Podcast, our host, Shawn Kolodny, sits down with Photographer Brad Walls. Brad Walls, originally from Sydney, Australia, is now based in New York City. From 2019 to the present, Brad has been refining his style garnering international acclaim, setting new precedents in photographic expression. Brad’s niche style removes itself from traditional Aerial Photography and foc...

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Ballsy Podcast where our host, Shawn Kolodny, interviews artists about the business of selling their art. In Episode 23, we're delighted to have Jasmyn Marie, owner of Marie's Floral Art. Her mediums? Resin and dried florals. Jasmyn shares with Shawn the why behind starting her art business, how she manages her time as a full time scientist, mother, and artist,...

In Episode 22 of the Ballsy Podcast, we're thrilled to have the man himself, Apexer. Coming from San Francisco, he's made a name for himself with his vibrant, abstract spray paint designs. His art isn't just confined to local murals; it's been part of group exhibitions and special projects, too. Apexer has even been an artist in residence at significant art centers. Plus, he's...

For Episode 21 of the Ballsy Podcast, Shawn Kolodny sits down with Multidisciplinary artist Sarah Dugger. Sarah is a versatile artist with 25 years of experience. Her current mediums are prints, fabrics, murals, and paintings. She started her career in textile design for renowned consumer brands in the late 1990s, mastering color, concept, and project management. Eventually, she began to explore f...

Welcome to The Ballsy Podcast, where we celebrate those who dare to redefine art. In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with renowned abstract painter and innovator, Callen Schaub. If you haven't heard of him yet, you're in for a treat! Callen is a sensation on social media, captivating audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing process art. From spinning canvases to pushing...

In our latest Episode 19 of the Ballsy Podcast, we had a chance to speak with Niels Kiené, better known as Salventius, a Dutch artist who specializes in one-line portraits. Using a range of techniques from light painting to 3D printing, he creates art in a spontaneous style he calls "momentalism." His work is unique for its embrace of errors and its speed of creation, both of which are s...

In Episode 18 of the Ballsy Podcast, we're thrilled to have Instagram sensation Dan Lam, known for her vibrant and tactile sculptures made from unconventional materials. Dan's work blurs the line between allure and repulsion. Inspired by nature and the human body, she creates organic, blob-like pieces that invite touch while evoking a strange otherworldly quality. It's like nothing you...

Coming up on Episode 17 of the Ballsy Podcast: From Nashville to Portland, we sit down with the talented artist and entrepreneur, Adrien Saporiti. With his brush as his tool and creativity as his driving force, Adrien has made a name for himself in the world of visual art. His mesmerizing murals and street artwork have captivated audiences and become iconic symbols of his craft. Throughout our con...

In Episode 16 of the Ballsy Podcast, we were lucky to chat with Plastic Jesus, a bold artist whose thought-provoking installations challenge societal norms. His installations often appear unexpectedly in public spaces, disrupting the everyday and sparking conversations among passersby. While Plastic Jesus prefers to let his art speak for itself, his work has garnered international attention and ac...

In Episode 15 of the Ballsy podcast, we'll be featuring the unique and dynamic work of artist Dimitri Likissas. With roots in Belgium and Greece, Dimitri's creative journey has taken him from graphic design to a career in corporate media, and ultimately, to a full-time artist painter whose works have made their way into private collections around the world. Dimitri's signature style, c...

Welcome to Episode 14 of Ballsy podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a well-known artist - DOT which stands for Department of Transformation. DOT's work is known for its unique blend of traditional art forms and technology, which creates an immersive and interactive experience for the audience. DOT's creations often explore themes of transformation, identity, and the relati...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Ballsy Podcast. In this Episode 13 of Ballsy podcast, we'll be diving deep into the art world of John Westbay, uncovering the inspirations and stories behind his art as well as examining his unique way of working, discussing the techniques he uses to create his art, talking about the ideas and themes that drive him to continue pushing the boundaries of traditional...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Ballsy Podcast. In this episode, we'll deeply dive into Jochem Rotteveel's creative process, exploring the inspiration behind his unique pieces and the techniques he uses to bring his ideas to life. Jochem's art often features complex geometrical shapes and patterns, inspired by the natural world and the beauty of mathematical structures. His work has been...

Welcome to Episode 11 where we talk to Punk Me Tender, a French street artist living in LA. We'll take an inside look at his creative process and the inspiration behind his vibrant and provocative art, which challenges traditional artistic conventions and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the art world. We'll explore Punk Me Tender's incredible journey as an artist, from his...

Welcome to Episode 10 where we talk to Simon Bull about his practice and journey into the art world. Simon Bull has been a famous painter for over 30 years.  He is the 2019 official artist for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC, was official artist to boxing legend Muhammad Ali and the official artist for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He won the Artist Print Award for the top-s...

Welcome to Episode 9 where we talk to David Krovblit about his practice and journey into the art world.  David Krovblit  is a native of Toronto who now lives in California. His initial training was in photography, and before moving into fine art he was an award-winning commercial photographer. This background is reflected in his technique, which bridges old and new methods of collaging....

Welcome to Episode 8 of Ballsy with Shira Barzilay of KOKETIT.  Shira Barzilay is an artist whose iconic work is globally recognized through her influential @koketit platform.  The Tel Aviv based artist Instagram account counts close to half a million followers; and her unique and captivating style of drawing and mixed media art has brought her to the attention of some of the world’s lea...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Ballsy with Marcus Aitken.  Marcus is a contemporary artist living and working in South London. Known for his gestural paintings, Marcus uses a combination of layering, distressing and blending to present a multifaceted surface to his work. His background in design has developed his artistic style creating cutting-edge abstract works.  He has shown in exhibitions...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Ballsy with Curt Hammerly.  Curt is Ballsy, and turned his art practice into a successful business.    Taking technical 3d printed designs and slip casting them in porcelin, he creates shapes and forms not seen anywhere else.  He has built a huge and loyal following on instagram, with over 250k fans.   He creates amazing content and even m...

On this weeks episode, we chat with Cath Zhang from Easy Sunday Club.   We discuss turning her art into a successful products business.   It's a great convo. You can find her at  https://www.instagram.com/easysundayclub/ and  www.easysundayclub.com/pages/welcome and  https://www.youtube.com/c/easysundayclub About your host: Kolodny My journey from Hospitality guru to...

On this weeks episode, we chat with financier turned pop artist Jared Schwalb.  This week is a special episode with The most Famous Artist (matty mo) as a Co-Host.  We talk about finding customers, sales, how to deal with galleries, plus a lot more It's a great convo.  Have a listen  You can find his work https://www.instagram.com/vehement_art/ And www.vehementart.com About you...

On this weeks episode, we chat with Javier Martin.  Famed Artist Javier Martin known for his mixed media neon works, and has made it in both the gallery and museum world.  He is getting ready to launch a new exhibition, and  In this podcast we talk about his career, how he built his following, global appeal and gallery connections It's a great convo. TimeStamps 1:00 A bit about his...

On this weeks episode, we chat with Eddie Gangland. An OG NFT artist and early adopter of the Metaverse. He is known for his Gangland Skulls series is  highly sought after.  He is on track to become an NFT superstar. In this podcast we talk about his career, how he built his influence in the NFT space, some interesting growth hacks, and of course the Metaverse.   It's a great convo....

So welcome to Ballsy: It takes balls to sell art.  This is episode number 1 I am Kolodny, your host.  This week we have a very successful and prolific artist Jojo Anavim. You can find Jojos work here  https://www.jojoanavim.com/ Blurring the line between mass consumerism and fine art, New York City based artist Jojo Anavim has established his body of work stemming from a background...