The Living Artist

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston shares some insights he has developed from the topic of Alien Encounters. Before you think he is "pulling a Franco" (look it up if you don't know what we are talking about), listen in to this episode to get some surprisingly insightful tips on your art career; completely based on this "out there" subject. Preston also sh...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about taking risks in life and in our art careers. More importantly, taking calculated risks and risks where we can mitigate some of the potential downsides. He gives many examples of risks, both big and small, that we can use to spark some ideas of risks that we might want to take in our own lives. Is it really true that there are no rew...

In times such as these, we need drastic measures. We need creative solutions. We need... Imaginary Friends? Yep, in this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about just that. But also, not that. Well, that, but, more than that. I mean... It's fine. Just listen in and it will all make sense. :) Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In the midst of Preston "Surrendering" to his current medical treatments and illness, we thought what better time to have an episode about the many variations of surrender in life and in art. These variations are taken from three different episodes from seasons 2, 4, and 6 of the podcast, and cover surrendering to the present moment and flow, surrendering wanted outcomes and refocusing o...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston plays with the concept of time on many levels, and encourages us to shift our perspective through a unique thought experiment. This episode builds off of a previous episode on "Future Casting" and is highly inspired by an idea and concept presented by Bryan Johnson . Preston takes this idea and synthesizes it down into the context of...

This is a special Mash-Up episode while Preston seeks medical attention. Enjoy and we look forward to bringing you a new episode next week! In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston gets by with a little help from some friends. This is a special Mash-Up episode highlighting stories and insights from past interviews featuring different professional creator types, including ⁠ Ellen Wroe...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about filtering out some of the advice and stories from influencers, celebrities and content creators, to help us get back to basics and get real with our own strategies. Sometimes what one of these creators is telling us to do might not fit our own lifestyle, career path, or developmental stage. Truth be told, it most likely won't ev...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston is back with some thoughts from his recent health struggles, on how to use AI to enhance our visualization, manifestation, and modern "vision board" strategies. This new concept helped him out of a very dark place and we believe that it can be used in a broader, as well as artistic context, to better help visualize our success as arti...

- This is a repost episode while Preston is recovering from a new health scare. The episode is from 2022, but is more relevant than ever, and is in the Top 10% of the most listened to episodes of The Living Artist. Enjoy, and we look forward to bringing you a new episode next week! - In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about "protecting yo energy". It all started with a s...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston builds an entire episode from the expression "Garbage In, Garbage Out". This turns out to be a very important concept for us artists (and anyone for that matter). Have you heard the expression "you are what you eat"? Well garbage in, garbage out turns out to be just as important, or even more so for our art and mindset. Pres...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about the omnipresent "Attention Economy" and all of its many iterations. What is it, and how is it negatively affecting us and our art? Is there even a way to use it to our advantage? Preston talks about a good strategy being to always shoot for authenticity in everything that we do. These are just some of the ideas and questio...

This special episode of The Living Artist podcast is brought to you by... Just kidding. Or are we? In this episode, Preston commemorates 7 seasons of the podcast with some deep insights, lessons learned, and a healthy bit of tomfoolery. Buckle up y'all, and help us scratch this Seven Year Itch. Wait, that doesn't sound great... Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwor...

In dark times such as these, we all need... A Montage! Here at The Living Artist podcast, we figured it would be a nice juxtaposition to the illness that Preston is battling, to do a fun throwback to some highlights of YouTube videos over the years. There is something in here for everyone. Whether you are looking for fun, funny, inspirational, emotional, experimental, musical, practical, or just p...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston asks the important question, "What Is Your Why" for creating your art? We have discussed purpose many times before on the pod, but could there be something even deeper than purpose? Put a different way, what is the why for your purpose? Listen in to this episode and find out. Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his art...

In this first episode of Season 7 from The Living Artist podcast, Preston does it his way, but with a little help from some friends. This is a special Mash Up episode highlighting stories and insights from past interviews featuring artists ⁠ Paul Roustan , ⁠ Leisa Collins ⁠, ⁠ Daniel Hustwit , ⁠ and yes, ⁠Yours Truly⁠ . Listen in for some inspiration and thoughts on forging your own path in the ar...

In this final episode of Season 6 of The Living Artist podcast, we have decided to do a "Blast From The Past" episode, featuring an older, and never before heard interview, from around the time that the podcast all began. In this interview, the tables are turned and Preston is the one being interviewed by Mike Collins , of ShockBoxx gallery fame. During this interview, Preston talks abou...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston makes this series a trilogy with "Follow What I Say, Not What I've Done, Part 3", sharing some more life and art insights for artists everywhere. This series came about from Preston experiencing a large perspective shift in the midst of facing his own mortality, giving him much cause to reflect on what truly matters in life and on...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston adds a part 2 to his series "Follow What I Say, Not What I've Done", sharing some life and art insights for artists everywhere. This came about from experiencing a large perspective shift in the midst of facing his own mortality, giving him much cause to reflect on what truly matters in life and one's art. We hope you find som...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston shares segments from some of his favorite episodes around the topic of Mindset and Resilience. We all can use a little pep talk around this topic these days, including yours truly. We hope you find some inspiration and even some laughter in here. Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston returns to the land of the living with some life and art insights for artists everywhere. One thing this struggle has done for him, has been to fully put everything into perspective, giving him deep moments of reflection on what truly matters in life and one's art. We hope you find some nuggets of wisdom in here that you can apply to your l...

- The is a repost episode while Preston is seeking medical treatment. This episode is from just over 2 years ago, and is in the Top Ten most listened to episodes of The Living Artist, and is just as relevant today. Enjoy, and we look forward to bringing you a new episode next week! - In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about the importance of having pattern recognition in our lives...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston gets by with a little help from some friends. This is a special Mash Up episode highlighting stories and insights from past interviews featuring artists Debbie Korbel , Man One Art , Karey Maurice , Heather Prall , and yes, Yours Truly . Listen in for some inspiration and thoughts on working with, and overcoming challenges. There is a little so...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston starts of 2026 with a reality check. He then counterbalances the episode with some lofty and fun goal setting. We have always promised to be real, honest and raw with you and that is what this episode is. Listen in for some updates as well as some potentially exciting opportunities coming down the pipeline. Enjoy! For more information on Presto...

In this final episode of 2025 from The Living Artist podcast, Preston digs deep and gets very personal to help us end the year by setting some powerful "Soul Intentions". This episode features cameos from some old "friends" as well as a few special nods to Stranger Things . Wherever you are in life, art and location, you belong here, and your art and story are important. Let&#3...

- The is a repost episode while Preston is engaged in medical treatment and recovery. This episode is from 2 years ago, and is in the Top 20 most listened to episodes of The Living Artist, as well as one of Preston's personal Holiday favorites. Many aspects still apply and are hopefully valuable, and at very least, entertaining... Enjoy, and we look forward to bringing you a new episode next w...