The Living Artist

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about the importance of knowing your own value as an artist. This goes further than just quieting that inner critic; although this comes first. Once you understand and own your own value, it is all about going out into the world and finding those select people who also really get you and your work. These people are rare, but add up to so much mor...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston interviews New York based artist Mike DuBois . Mike's work is highly recognizable in the art and music world. He has turned his passion for music into creating art for and working with some of the best bands in the world, including The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Robe...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston takes an unexpected session to talk about listening to our inner artistic voice, and following what that voice is telling us to create. This could mean rebelling against conventional wisdom, family, friends, or a teacher's advice, art norms, and even our own fears and inner critics. Preston challenges us to be bold and give this inner voice a real list...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston warns us about the "one size fits all" approach to your art career. Coaches, mentors, gurus and other successful artist's advice is wonderful, but is not the only option out there for you. Preston encourages you to absorb as much information as you can, while being open to discovering and developing your own unique creative and career path that fits yo...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston gets us motivated to take action on something we might have been putting off, or been frightened to do up to this point. This episode is all about pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. On the other side lies growth, encouragement, empowerment and success. Now get started and p!$s off! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visi...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston encourages us all to raise our Energetic Set Points. He starts out by explaining what this means and then gives some examples from his own life and career. Whether it is with money, production, or sales, we can all establish some bold new standards moving into 2022. Get inspired and enjoy the episode! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his ar...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston starts out the new year by talking about getting our house in order. It is a break from all of the usual New Year's Resolution conversations out there and a more practical look at preparing ourselves for tax season. Learn how to get started defining your art business and then taking the steps to get as much bang for your buck as you can, by being prepa...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston closes out 2021 with some key lessons learned; both from guests on the podcast AND his own experiences over the past year. He then sets his sights on a new year with new purpose! Thank you for being a part of The Living Artist and have a Happy New Year! Let's get ready to get busy soon.   For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwo...

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Living Artist! In this episode, Preston celebrates by taking us on a journey of the past, into the present, and all the way into the future, by telling his own version of, and an homage to a very famous story. With the proximity to Christmas (and the holidays), it will make even more sense. We hope that you truly enjoy this 100th episode of the podcast and thank...

In this episode of The Living Artist, after a brief bout of "bad karaoke", Preston talks about the concept of being "forever young" with our art. This is a purely fun and inspiring episode meant to reinvigorate us about our chosen paths of being artists. Preston also catches us up on the latest news, episodes and an upcoming interview, as well as sharing some banter with his forever young "cohost"...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston speaks again with Los Angeles artist Sarah Svetlana . Trigger Warning: This episode is all about healing and Sarah bravely shares her personal story, struggles and recent healing process, which might be difficult for some listeners. This conversation is meant to be helpful for anyone out there (artist, mother, or otherwise) who is struggling with any o...

In this crackerjack episode of The Living Artist, Preston follows up on the recent "Getting Ready For The Holidays" episode and how all of our holiday promotions went over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. He shares how his own promotions went, as well as what he did and didn't do well. He reminds us that it is always a learning experience and there is still plenty of time to get work done to...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston sits down with Senior Marketing Manager Jane Verity and Community Leader David Venon of Artfinder . Artfinder is hands down one of the best and most conscious online art marketplaces out there and has been an integral part of Preston's own growth and sales as a professional artist. Through the course of this conversation, Jane and David share their tho...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about using anger as fuel for your creativity and art career. Anger is a renewable resource for artists and one that "burns clean". Preston shares a mental technique that he developed recently of building an emotional bonfire and burning all of this emotional and anger-filled baggage to the ground. If you don't fancy this exercise, anger can also...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about creating different energetic states by "short circuiting" your brain. With so much to do and so many hats to wear as artists, we need all of the positive and focused energy we can get to do our work to the best of our abilities. Learn some techniques to promote or even manufacture this energy. Preston also provides some positive reinforceme...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston sits down for an impromptu conversation and Masterclass with Paul Roustan . This is Preston's second conversation with the world famous body painter and photographer as they discuss Paul's recent foray into the world of NFTs and digital real estate. Paul shares his vast knowledge and discoveries in this brave new world and gives artist a valuable bluep...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about getting yourself prepared to sell more artwork this holiday season. He explains how you can get yourself in the right mindset and position to capitalize on the holiday spending, without coming across as too "salesy". As he says, the podcast was due for a tactical episode. Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visi...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston sits down with Long Beach based artist Aimee Mandala . Aimee has been extremely effective in breaking into the art world, accomplishing very quickly what it has taken some artists many years to achieve. In this energetic and informative conversation, Aimee shares her background in creative writing, her experience being the COO of a top architectural fi...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston challenges us to take a look at all of our negative assumptions, programming and limiting beliefs. We might not even be aware of some of them and how they may be holding us back in our lives and careers. Preston shares some examples of these in his own life and then talks about the importance of recognizing them in yours, before learning how to let the...

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In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston covers the topic of "specialness". This idea of being special in your art and as an artist can be used as a catalyst and force multiplier with the creation of work and drive to succeed. However, taken to the extreme, this idea of "specialness" can isolate an artist from other artists, from certain career possibilities, from being able to enjoy the succ...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about the importance of trusting your intuition as an artist. We all need to learn to listen to that little voice in the back of our heads that is telling us to be careful, or avoid certain situations altogether. It is a skill that we can learn to develop like anything else, that can be used to protect some of our most precious and finite resourc...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston talks about "The Abundance Mindset". We all experience struggles, depression, jealousy, and lack in our lives. Preston shows how breaking free of this "lack mindset" and developing one of abundance can not only change your perspective and happiness, but also your sales and art career. Life is too short to carry around this negative weight. Listen to th...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston sits down with Los Angeles and South Bay based writer Lee Hudspeth . Lee is an award-winning poet and has been receiving numerous accolades for his first book of poetry entitled Incandescent Visions . The conversation opens with a discussion about this book, which Preston had the pleasure of providing the cover artwork for. Lee then walks us through th...

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston dives into the subject of developing a Persona as an artist. But first, what is a Persona and how does it differ from your Brand? Should you have both? Do you even need to have a Persona? Can you develop a recognizable Persona that is genuine, or true to who you are? These are all good questions. Listen to this episode and then decide what is right for...