Down 2 Art

In this episode, I’m sharing an almost unedited voice message I sent to a friend in 2021 about creativity — how it comes back, why it resists pressure, and whatit actually needs to stay. We talk about creativity as a relationship, not a task, and why forcing output often creates more blocks instead of clarity. If you’ve felt your creativity trying to return quietly, this episode is for you. My Vis...

Join me in this engaging conversation with artist Halie Torris about how to make and market limited edition art prints! In this episode, we dive into Halie’s process, covering: How she got started making prints—and how this allowed her to transition to full-time art making The materials and techniques she uses—what’s her secret to high-quality giclée prints on watercolor paper and canvas? Plus, ho...

In this episode, Kristy sits down with Lexi Hannah, a mixed-media artist from New York specializing in commissioned artwork, murals, and live event painting. Her work has been featured by Instagram, INSIDER, Vanity Fair, and Strathmore Artist Papers . Tune in to learn how to do live event paintings such as wedding paintings and also to learn more about the Visionary Artist Master Program! To see L...

In this episode, Kristy sits down with Ekaterina Popova, artist, educator, and founder of Create! Magazine and Art Queens . They discuss the empowering journey of curating your own art exhibitions and the importance of taking control of your artistic career. Ekaterina shares insights from her upcoming course on planning exhibitions, offering practical advice for artists at any stage of their caree...

Join us in a captivating conversation on the creative journey with Barbara Sharp, an award-winning artist and recent graduate of the Visionary Artist Master Program. Barbara delves into her unique experiences as both a medical professional and an artist, highlighting her time in Tanzania and her artistic focus. She discusses the vital role that community and feedback have played in her development...

Listen if you’re curious about: How to plan a great art video for Youtube Best equipment for filming great art videos Join me in this conversation with Sam Lewis where we delve into the best tips for making a successful Youtube video. Sam has over 300k followers on Youtube and creates fascinating videos! To learn more check out his website at ⁠s tudioslew.org or follow him on instagram ⁠ @slewp or...

Join me in this conversation with Stephanie Sachs where we delve deep into how artists can make money. Stephanie has sold over 1 million dollars in art sales without a gallery and she teaches other artists how they too can make a living as an artist. To learn more check out her website at artistsmakemoney.co or follow her on instagram @artistsmakemoney and @sachsmaui !

In this episode, join us for an engaging dialogue with the talented artist Michela Martello as she discusses her process of turning dreams into captivating paintings. Delve into the depths of Michela's artistic journey as she shares the secrets behind discovering her unique voice, drawing inspiration from her Italian roots and the profound influence of Tibetan Buddhism. Michela invites us into...

Join us for a captivating conversation with artist Aleah Chapin as we explore the evolution of artistic voice. Aleah shares her insights on finding personal style through prolific creation and leaning into insecurities. Discover the power of working in series, setting parameters for cohesion, and leaving room for exploration. Aleah's advice on analyzing your favorite art  and aligning it with...

Listen if you're curious about: How to find your artistic voice How our artistic voice evolves over time Join me in a deep conversation with the brilliant artist, Jacob Hicks. In this episode, Jacob generously shares his personal journey of discovery, discussing how he navigated the intricate landscapes of the art world to unearth his unique voice and establish a distinctive presence. Listener...

Listen if you're curious about: How to find your artistic voice How to compose a work of art In this episode, join me in a deep conversation with the brilliant artist, Steven Assael. Discover the secrets to unlocking your artistic identity as we delve into the fascinating journey of finding your unique creative voice. Creating art that speaks from the heart is a profound quest for artists, and...

In this episode I chat with Marina Granger, the founder of The Artist Advisory about how to talk about your art and the importance of presentation. Being able to talk about our art is so important for artists and is something that so many of us struggle with. Marina explains how to talk about our art in a way that is clear and engages people. To learn more about the Artist Advisory visit ⁠ www.the...

In this episode I chat with artist Patricia Watwood about how she found her artistic voice and tricks she used to bridge the gap between her academic training and painting imaginatively. To find out more about Patricia's work visit her website www.patriciawatwoodstudio.com https://www.instagram.com/patriciawatwood or follow her on Instagram. To order her book, The Path of Drawing click here ....

Peter Drake is an artist and the provost of the New York Academy of Art. In this episode we chat about the important of understanding the context that we're creating in as well as how he found his voice as an artist. To find out more about Peter's work visit his Instagram @peterdrakeart . To learn more about the New York Academy of Art visit nyaa.edu . To learn more about my art and art cl...

In this captivating conversation, sculptor Sherlin Hendrick and I delve into the fascinating story behind her artistic evolution and the discovery of her unique artistic voice. We'll explore the intriguing ways she harnessed the power of limitations and rules to shape her creative identity. Sherlin Hendrick discusses an intuitive practice she had when she created her iconic series of sculpture...

In this episode artist Alonsa Guevara and I discuss how she found her artistic voice and the components that make up her artistic style. Listen if you’re curious about: Strategies for finding your artistic voice How to develop your own art style Check out Alonsa Guevara's website at ⁠ alonsaguevara.com or follow her on Instagram ⁠@alonsaguevara   For a transcript of this episode click HERE . F...

In this episode artist Alicia Brown and I discuss how she found her artistic voice and the components that make up her artistic style. Check out her website at Alicialisabrown.com or follow her on Instagram @aliciasabrown. To learn more about my art and art classes visit kristygordon.com . For a transcript of this episode click HERE .

In this episode I chat with John O'Connor about how he found his artistic voice and advice he has for artists still searching for theirs. I also talk to him about his recent Guggenheim Fellowship! To learn more about John O'Connor and his work check out his website at www.johnjoconnor.net and follow him on Instagram at @jjayosea . Registration is not open for the Visionary Artist Master Pr...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the  talented artist and former art gallery owner, John Sproul, who generously shares  his valuable insights on how to effectively connect with art galleries.  From his wealth of experience, John provides listeners with a treasure  trove of tips and tricks, offering practical advice on how to initiate  contact with galleries, showcase one's...

Listen if you're curious about: How to get more opportunities to show your art Where to find opportunities What would be entailed in an exhibition at a university gallery The Possibilities of Showing in University Galleries In this episode I chat with video and sculpture artist Ron Lambert about submitting to university galleries.  To learn more about Ron’s work visit ⁠RonLambertArt.com⁠ and f...

Listen if you're curious about: Best practices for Artists on Instagram Recent changes to the Instagram algorithm Developing a sketchbook habit Instagram and Sketchbooks for Artists In this episode I chat with Dina Brodsky  about the new Instagram algorithm as well as her sketchbooks. To learn more about Dina’s work visit ⁠Dinabrodsky.com ⁠ and follow her on Instagram at @dinabrodsky. To learn...

In this episode I chat with Naruki Kukita about the LGBTQ Art Scene in NYC, diversity in art as well as artistic integrity. To learn more about Naruki's work visit ⁠narukikukita.com⁠ and follow him on Instagram @narukikukita . Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ Follow the  Sunday Vlog ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow Kristy Gordon's Art on ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ F...

In this episode Tun Myaing and I plot and scheme about how we can make  better reels for Instagram and TikTok as artists.   Check out Tun's work at tunmyaing.com and @tunmyaing on Instagram.  To  find out more about the courses he offers visit   MyaingProjects.podia.com .   For more info about my art and online courses visit kristygordoncourses.com. In this episode we refer to a reel by Silver...

In this video I chat with Anya Mayoss-Hurd, a certified clinical hypnotherapist to talk about applications of hypnosis for artists such as overcoming artists block and procrastination. To find out more about her work visit anyamayosshurd.com or on Spotify on her Adventures in Healing Podcast. To download a full transcript of this episode click here . To find out  more about my art and classes visi...

In this episode I chat with artist Teresa Oaxaca about Carl Jung, art  schools and finding our voice as artists. To see her work visit   teresaoaxaca.com and follow her on Instagram ⁠@teresaoaxaca⁠ and   @houseofoaxaca. For a full transcript of this episode click here . For more information about my art and my art classes  visit kristygordoncourses.com Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Downl...