Brush Work

A book for the art curious. Join Jen and I in a discussion on Get The Picture, where we talk about how tiny the art world is, how context matters more than the plaque on a wall, and what we learned from reading this book. 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...

This audio guide into flow state is for artists who need some directed focus. The first part is an explanation on what flow is and side effects that can happen when you are in flow state. Included is tips for getting into flow outside of the studio, how to practice flow in the future, and a 10 min outro of studio sounds for you to work to. This episode of Brush Work is a bit of an experiment, if y...

The Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. Each day of the marathon you will complete an drawing, a painting, a comic, a piece of a cross stitch, a digital rendering, or something else that relates to your core Project. Choose Easy (30 days), Medium (61 days), or Hard (92 days). Then pick an art project and commit. Join the Summer Art Marathon discord here: https://discord.gg/Rp7UxqZH92

Ever feel awkward talking about your art at gatherings? Do you love art about forest systems? In todays episode of @brushworkpod, @pattyhaller and I talk about post-show crash, her history in forestry, and the small piece of advice that launched her creative career. ⁠ Find Patty: Website: https://pattyhaller.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattyhaller/?hl=en Woodside Braseth Gallery: htt...

In this episode I talk about the story of having a pen pal for 7 years, why authenticity will help you connect with your collectors, and why you should share you stories with enthusiasm. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes ev...

This month on Art Book Club we read The Entanglement by Alva Noe. Join Visualnomad and I in a discussion on judgement, perception, and how life influences artists. Alva’s website: https://www.alvanoe.com/ 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. N...

Once I implemented a weekly time to research topics in art, my creative work bloomed. In today’s episode I go over how I like to research and where I go looking for great information~ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every...

I highly recommend watching the Youtube version of this podcast episode! https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Using this changed the way I look at websites. The analytics you get with your website can only take you so far. With Hotjar you get heatmaps and recordings of how your art collectors are using your website, so you can make better designs and more sales. Not an ad, I’m just a big bel...

Instagram can be really frustrating for artists, or the best thing for their business. It all depends on how you approach the app. In today’s episode I show you how I use Instagram to promote my art, build relationships with clients, and how I get a professional feeling to my page. Highly recommend watching the YouTube version of this episode as I do a deep dive with visuals on my own IG page. Hos...

After going to many kinds of painting education sources over the last decade, I’ve come up with a list of 5 exercises that will bring you more sensitivity to light, give you better color control, speed up your painting process, and more! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the...

In this episode of Art Book Club, Jennifer and I dig into The Creative Act. We chat about artistic competition, how to get out of a creative rut, why we didn’t like the Buddhist undertones, and how to keep play in your artistic practice. Find The Creative Act: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426 Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics...

Ever feel paralyzed by not knowing what to say, to paint, to create? Ever have a blank canvas, a blank audio file, a blank sheet of music staring at you with no creativity in sight? This episode is for you! Your guide to facing the blank canvas: Acknowledge that It’s super normal to feel intimidated by a blank canvas. You aren’t the first to feel this way, you wont be the last. You MUST create SOM...

How to prep for a push period: Set really specific goals Prioritize what needs to get done Set an A list and a B list. A- Things that MUST get done (The reason you are in a push period) B- Things that would be nice to get done Remove normal life boundaries Make a schedule Slot in A list items Place resting times Select an end date for the push period Make time for errors and unexpected events Orga...

I’m thrilled to have Drie Chapek on today’s episode of Brush Work podcast. Join us in a discussion about switching from oil to acrylic painting, how our bodies change our art, showing at multiple galleries, being a thrifty art buyer, and the power of the studio visit. Mentioned in the episode: Bless This Space Between Us https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1211497.To_Bless_the_Space_Between_Us Emi...

In this episode of Art Book Club, Stephanie talks about themes inspired by this short read including creativity and rest, no wasted days, and being prepared to be lucky. Find How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49872803-how-to-be-an-artist Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative pr...

Kristin Rae Cronic joins me in a conversation about balancing income with happiness, starting a live wedding painting business, publishing a book, knowing where to spend your time, and the power of sending a cold email. Find Kristin Online: https://www.kristincronicart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinraecronic/ https://www.instagram.com/easelonstribling/ Find her work online: https://www.ser...

Mentioned in the episode: Handkerchief project: https://www.instagram.com/winnievanderrijn/ Symposium: https://marthacashman.com/international-symposiums/ Dada show: http://www.allisonbeda.com/fakegallery Find Beulah online: https://www.instagram.com/beulahvanrensburg https://www.instagram.com/atelier_chateau_orquevaux/ https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Beulah van Rensburg’s Artist Statement:&nbsp...

Today’s episode features an abstract painter I met at Chateau d’Orquevaux, Jennifer Arzt. We talk about making your own deadlines, the benefits of having a newsletter, and why you need a great artist website. Want help with your artist website? Jennifer’s program will help you figure out Why you need a website, how to set it up to serve your business, and get it launched sooner rather than later....

Find Why have there been no great women artists? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53967929-why-have-there-been-no-great-women-artists Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Read February’s book: How To Be An A...

In today’s episode I’ve interviewed the entire November 2023 cohort and asked them 4 questions regarding their experience at the Chateau d’Orquevaux Artist & Writers Residency. We go over expectations, what they accomplished, what they wished they had brought, and what are they going to change in their life once the residency is over. The artists in this cohort ranged in age from 19 to mid 70’...

Today I break down my goals for 2024! Topics include Art business, personal finance, fitness, and more. Do you have an interesting goal for the new year? Tell me in the comments! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tue...

In November of 2023 I spent a month at the Chateau d’Orquevaux artists and writers residency. I had applied the year before in hope that the second time was the charm and that I’d get the chance to visit the worlds most beautiful artist residency. Getting in was the biggest delight and saving up the money for it was my driving force for the 18 months leading up to it. Now that I’m home and recover...

Join me in a conversation with Seattle Artist, Grace Athena Flott about painting the disabled figure, having the guts to talk about hard topics, her studio practice, why she’s taken a month off of painting, and her new show at the Port of Seattle. Find Grace: https://www.graceathenaflott.com/ New Icons exhibition catalog: https://www.graceathenaflott.com/availablepaintings/p/new-icons-exhibition-c...

“Talent is cheap; dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.” ― Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy Find The Agony and the Ecstasy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/321552.The_Agony_and_the_Ecstasy Complete poems and selected letters of Michelangelo: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Poems-Selected-Letters-Michelangelo/dp/0691003246 Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the pra...

Have you ever wanted to sell your artwork at a convention? Join me in a discussion with fantasy artist Brittany Torres on selling artwork with a booth, entering convention art shows, and general advice for artists looking to enter this new realm of sales. Find Brittany: Brittany’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brittany_notbrittney Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torresfantasyart/...