Kristy Gordon

Down 2 Art

Arts EN ↓ 37 episodes

Welcome to Down 2 Art — the podcast where artists and creatives go beneath the surface. Hosted by artist Kristy Gordon, Down 2 Art explores the creative process, artistic transformation, and the real-world strategies behind a thriving art career. Each episode features conversations with contemporary artists, curators, and art professionals as they share how they found their voice, built momentum, and navigated challenges. Whether you're a painter developing your own visual language, an emerging artist seeking guidance, or a creative soul rediscovering your spark, this show offers inspiration

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Kristy Gordon

Episodes

Taking a Break from Social Media with Shannon Craig-Morphew 24.05.2022 51:29

In this episode I chat with Shannon Craig-Morphew about taking a break from social media. To learn more about Shannon's art visit shannoncraigmorphew.com and follow her on Instagram @shannoncraigmorphew . Download a full transcript of this episode here . Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF here Follow the Sunday Vlog here Follow Kristy Gordon&#39...

Managing Our Energy with Kate Horowitz 08.05.2022 55:43

Kate Horowitz and I chat about strategies for managing our energy as creatives. You can find her at katehorowitz.net , on Twitter @delight_monger, and on Instagram @kate_swriting . For a full transcript of this episode, click here . 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 Follow Dow...

NFTs for Traditional Artists with Rafael Hoekstra 24.04.2022 51:51

In this episode I chat with Rafael Hoekstra from Artist Catalyst about some of the best ways for traditional artists to make and sell their first NFTs. To learn more about Rafael’s NFT Bootcamp and his other programs visit artistcatalyst.com and follow him on Instagram @artistcatalyst . Download a full transcript of this episode here . Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COL...

Neuroplasticity for Creatives with Dana Smith 09.04.2022 30:07

In this episode I chat with Dana Smith about how to calm negative thought patterns and rewire the brain to maximize our potential as creatives. To find out more about her work visit DanaSmithWellness.com and follow her on Instagram @dana_smith_wellness . Download a full transcript of this episode here . Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF here Follow the ...

Art Writing with Lily Koto Olive 27.03.2022 34:08

In this episode I chat with artist Lily Koto Olive about art writing. To see her work visit www.lilykoto.com and follow her on Instagram @lilykoto . For more information about my art and my art classes visit kristygordoncourses.com . Download a full transcript of this episode here . Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF here Follow the Sunday Vlog here Follow...

Buket Savci on Art Fairs and Art Residencies 12.03.2022 39:56

In this episode I chat with artist Buket Savci about art fairs and art residencies. To see her work visit buketsavci.com and follow her on Instagram @buketsavci Download a full transcript of this episode here. 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 Follow Down2Art on Instagram Subscrib...

Teresa Oaxaca on Finding Inspiration 27.02.2022 1:15:43

In this episode I chat with artist Teresa Oaxaca about how she feeds her inspiration and integrates it into paintings done from her imagination. To see her work visit teresaoaxaca.com and follow her on Instagram @teresaoaxaca and @houseofoaxaca . Download a full transcript of this episode here. Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF ⁠here⁠ Follow the Sunday Vlo...

John Dalton on Art Podcasts 13.02.2022 51:25

John Dalton and I discuss how to create great art podcasts! Check out his amazing podcast, Gently Does It, as well as his art and writing at https://www.johndalton.me and @johndaltonart on Instagram. Download a full transcript here . For more information about my art and art classes visit kristygordoncourses.com .

Mural Festivals with Sydney Black 30.01.2022 34:41

Sydney Black and I discuss the Nelson International Mural Festival and tips she has for artists who want to get into painting murals. To find out more about the Nelson International Mural Festival visit www.ndac.ca/nelson-international-mural-festival Download the full transcript here . For more information about my art and art classes visit kristygordoncourses.com .

Art and Teaching with Scott Maier 16.01.2022 1:04:37

In this episode I chat with Scott Maier about how to find your identity as an art teacher and balance being a practicing artist with being an art teacher. Scott leads live drawing lessons weekly on his popular livestream, “Drawing Together, with Artists Network,” on the ArtistsNetwork YouTube channel and is the author of the book “See, Think, Draw.” Check out his website at www.scottmaierart.com a...

Creating Your Own Art Community with Nadya Goest 10.01.2022 38:16

In this episode Nadya Goest and I chat about the creative ways she's developed a strong art community. You can follow her at @Nadya_Goest and @Greenpoint_Art_Circle on Instagram and listen to her podcast Expression Quest anywhere you listen to podcasts! Download a full transcript of this episode here. For more information about my art and art classes visit kristygordoncourses.com .

The Creative Process with Kate Horowitz 06.12.2021 41:18

Kate Horowitz and I chat about the creative process and strategies for balancing inspiration with productivity. You can find her at katehorowitz.net , on Twitter @delight_monger, and on Instagram @kate_swriting. Download the full transcript of this episode here . For more information about my art and art classes visit kristygordoncourses.com .