Hey, What Are You Working On?

In the words of Andrea, "Honestly, great episode." But what about the vibes of 2025? Were they equally great? Listen in to find out! We jam on the wins, losses, and themes of our years. And seeing as it's our last episode of the season, let ALL of our unhinged freak flags fly. Just for you.

Today we have special guest and beloved artist, Audrey Montoya joining us! In this episode we dive into all things: Motherhood Waiting to go to school until you’re ready Sleepless nights Sudden virality Recovering from burnout Being neurodivergent Pricing Police Bros IG: @audreymontoya TikTok: @audreymontoya96

'Tis the season for crashing out babbbyyy. So why not combine a little intention, grace and humor into your chaos? But seriously, as artists and/or business owners this has happened, and will continue to happen, to all of us. Therefore, you can count on your favorite three crash out experts to shine some light on it. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate a crash out if you're curr...

Today we are HONORED to be in conversation with professional obsessor, artist and science lover, Tyler Thrasher! Join us as we talk about.... - the marriage of chemistry and art, -spite as the greatest motivator - figuring out how to keep up with supply after you go viral - finding success as a non-nepo baby (resilience is fuel!) - Tyler’s White Whale: the Black Monstera manifesting as a re-brand...

Does using your body to bring attention to your art devalue your work? Are social media gimmicks worth the cringe if they bring the sales? Is this all a consequence of social media or...have artists of the past also don't weird shit to make sales? Join us in this provocative episode where we spill tea, talk shit on woman-hating commentors, and examine our own biases about what we see as accept...

Today we're getting into all things murals (process! logistics! pricing! caring for your body!), transitioning out of a day job, and of course, COMMUNITY, with friend of the pod Allison Bamcat! Allison has worked for Converse as a print designer before becoming a full-time independent artist and muralist. She has done several mural festivals including Worldwide Walls Hawaii and Worldwide Walls...

We're back from summer vacay! So we thought we'd let you in on what you've missed by listening in on our art friend catch up chat. Marisa's been balancing health, kids, studio and teaching thoughts. Devon's mainly been working internally and navigating life changes, unloading previous work and--gasp-- painting with less control. Andrea's been up in the art v. money v. show...

Or does good work only come from SUFFERING and EARNING IT? We touch on a lot of points in this one. Whether you're a rich kid or a sufferer or both, we think you'll find this convo interesting. Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start crafting your statement, but how you can break it down and unde...

When you're juggling a day job, kids, the weight of the world, etc. it can feel like you have way less time to make art compared to everyone else. Are you behind? How the heck do you find more time and catch up to where you "should" be? Listen in to today's Minisode for our thoughts. Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full st...

You asked, we answered! This is part 2/3 of our audience q+a series, and in this episode we powered through a nice handful: how grant writing = getting the best grade, showing linocuts with galleries, how to charge for duties and fees, and more! Thanks for sending in your questions. You know we love to ramble. Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive...

We have FEELINGS on the subject. You're shocked to hear that, we know. This episode comes from a listener Q that asked how we're coping and dealing with the state of things-- and the answer turned out to be a juicy one. Tune in to hear a break down of how we see the current state of things and how we're all adapting in our own unique ways. Also: we made you a digital artist statement w...

Friend of the pod, ceramacist, writer, paitner and gentle human, Amanda Sandlin joins us in this real talk episode about all of the things! Making art in a location where your style is the outlier, moving into a new city + art life, evolving your style, developing a commercial side hustle, making small accessible work, and a whole lot more because, personally, we hadn't caught up with Amanda i...

But do I reallyyy need a newsletter as an artist? TLDR: it's a pretty good idea. And in this episode not only will we tell you all the reasons why, but we share the the start-to-finish logistics of how to build one and how to keep your readers (and your sales) happy. Turns out those quartley emails to your fans can actually go a pretty long way. If you've been wanting to get on the email t...

All aboard the struggle bus! Aka this episode where the three of us check in with each other on what's hard right now. Brace yourself for Devon's battle with the next evolution of her work (aka a whole existential crisis), Andrea's inability to understand the wonder of time and Marisa. Period. Because Marisa's struggle is literally herself, and the fact that she's such a yes wo...

Hey, why does that thing keep showing up in my work? Join us for this chat on our recurring symbols, what they're about and where we think they came from. This kind of discussion among art friends is often how we help each other gain new understanding and inspiration. We captured this one in real time for you! May it inspire you to think about what keeps coming up in your own work, and maybe t...

Hey, we noticed something. Work that puts a spin on something recognizable and classic has seemed to rarely dwindle in popularity, why is that?! Is it a smart move from a business perspective? What is it about this kind of work that seems to find an audience, despite the decade? We thought we'd talk about it! Join us for this historical, analytical and unhinged-as-usual art chat on subversion...

We're back with another minisode where we talk about the art things that are a little less juicy, but a whole lot necessary. It's hard to make money off your work if you don't have a place to sell it, hence today's topic: the online shop! We discuss your hosting options (website v. online marketplace) , tips for making your listings extra sellable, design suggestions, mental blocks...

Oh what's that? It's 2025 and you did not come to play? Us neither. While SELLING OUT might have negative connotation when it comes to art, it can also be the exact thing to help you-- literally -- sell out your inventory. We happen to think products and commercialization can be a great option for funding your practice; but how do you do this in a way that still feels good to you (and your...

She's not the juiciest topic on the block, but she IS an important one. If you've ever sold a piece and then suddenly had no idea how you were going to get it to its new home-- you know the struggle. So in this episode we're covering everything you need to know about shipping paintings, prints or paper works, and complex sculptures! Enjoy. Also: we made you a digital artist statement w...

Today we're traversing dimensions and talking about taking your work from 2D to 3D! A lot of 2D artists are drawn to seeing their world take on new form, but where to start? What medium to choose? What to make?? The questions can be overwhelming but we're discussing all of our journeys and extracting Marisa's great wisdom on the subject for your education and inspiration. Enjoy! AND do...

If you're curious, confused or overwhelmed when it comes to making prints of your art- we've got you! In this mini episode we get into your different options, our favorite resources and tips to getting prints made with as much ease and success as possible. Also: we made you a digital artist statement writing guide! You'll not only receive a full start-to-finish process on how to start...

When and why did artist statements become a thing? Who is responsible for this practice that so many dread? And how did the artist statement evolve into how we relate to it today? What do people event WANT from us in these paragraphs? We wanted to know too, so we did some research. In this episode we dig into all of that, as well as how we individually approach them. Shocker: the three of us do so...

This season we're creating Minisodes on popular topics and FAQs, so that you can easily navigate to the resources you need. When you find yourself in pickles like: How do I ship this? Where do I start with a website? What am I supposed to put in my emails to galleries, again? There will eventually be a minisode for that, with as much actionable info and as few side rants (we hope), as possible...

The the first week of the year really lasts through the first quarter if you ask us. So we're hitting you with our Ins and Outs for the upcoming year! As relevant and timely as ever: listening to people, community, obsession with skill, process videos, transitioning to a Christian podcast, talking shit, paying taxes, drugs, colored pencils...if you wanna know which of these is staying and whic...

We overpaid to get overstimulated at Frieze so you didn't have to! WELCOME BACK. We're kicking off season 2 with a banger. Join us as we relive our afternoon at the 2025 Frieze art fair. We discuss: the patterns and trends we noticed in the artwork, our favorite pieces, the overall experience and if we'd recommend it, who the heck goes to this kind of fair, huge paintings and wealth signaling, and...