Creative Type Podcast: Conversations for visual artists and art lovers

In this short episode, Jaime answers a listener’s question about what tools are your go to tools for inspiration.

We talk about reasons we might give up on our art or art business in today’s show. Lori and Jaime talk about ways to keep yourself motivated and carrying on with your art.

Today we dive into how Lori and Jaime both organize their art business to make filing taxes easier.

When you’re new at something, you just don’t know what you don’t know. Today, Lori and Jaime talk about things that they feel would’ve benefited them to have found out earlier in their artistic journey. Follow along and see if they’re similar to what you wish you had known earlier. Or if you’re new at painting or selling your work, then listen for nuggets that will benefit you in the long run.

Have you ever thought to yourself while looking at a piece of abstract art “I could do that”. Or overhear someone say “My kindergartener could do that!”? Maybe you create abstract art and feel like you have to defend or justify your work. Today, Lori and Jaime talk about how abstract art gets treated or thought about throughout the years.

The world can be a treacherous place for artists who are trusting or just don’t understand much of the business due to lack of experience. Most of the time, it's just you don’t know what you don’t know. Lori and Jaime talk about their experiences while navigating the art world hoping to help artists from making the same mistakes they have made.

If selling your art is your business then knowing how to get your art out there and in the public eye is so important for the success of your art business. Because how will anyone buy your art if it’s hiding in your closet? Lori and Jaime talk about various places to exhibit your art besides a gallery.

Spending time in the studio is a necessity if you're an artist. Join Jaime and Lori as they chat about their studios and what about them either makes them want to spend time in their studios or the opposite, drives them out. Spoiler Alert: You'll find lots of tips to make you want to spend more time in yours.

Jaime and Lori chat about buying original artwork. They each give their reasons for purchasing as well as why they think art buyers in general purchase art.

Jaime and Lori discuss ways to organize your art business with methods that have worked for them. Everything from business plans and computer file organization to collector and artwork records are discussed.

In this episode Jaime and Lori discuss several ways you can create an artist community. Having a community of supporters/friends is invaluable in the art world, especially since being an artist is largely a one-person endeavor. It can get lonely in the studio. Have a listen, and learn about some ways they have used to create their community, both on- and offline.

Meet Jaime and Lori, your hosts. A brief uncut version of our first episode where you'll learn tidbits about us and our art, and why we are recording a podcast.

Jaime and Lori, along with their friend Vicki Wilson, are planning their first pop up gallery show. In this episode they share the steps they have taken to plan their pop up event. Everything from finding a location to marketing a pop up is discussed.