The Living Artist

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about the power of surrender. Listen in, and you will see that surrender is not at all a passive act. Rather, it can truly be one of the most powerful and empowering tools to help us to take back control of our mental state and survive in a chaotic environment. To find out what comes after surrender, listen in to this episode. Enjoy! For...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about how to survive and even thrive while experiencing a "lull" in sales, or artistic momentum. He gives four tried and true methods for recalibrating and overcoming a slow period in our artistic careers. Listen in to get some ideas that you can take and then make your own. Success is made during the hard and down times. Enjoy!...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, we have created a Mash-Up episode about mental health conversations with artists and creatives. With all that is going on in the world right now, we thought it would be cathartic and helpful to highlight excerpts of conversations about this broad topic. Segments are taken and highlighted in this episode from previous interviews with Brett Kaufman , Sar...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston gives some thoughts on the ever-changing and ubiquitous landscape of Artificial Intelligence, as well as talking about strategies we can use as artists to incorporate AI to streamline our art careers and even free up time for more creation. There are examples. There are caveats galore. And yes, there are poorly written scripts generated by AI....

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston tries something new. You know those crappy old DVD extras that feature the Special Commentary option? Well, this episode is kind of like that, only sprinkled with some value and updates on Online Art Galleries. Listen in for some nostalgia, wacky movie references, and of course some nuggets of wisdom here and there. Enjoy! For more information...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about all things dirt. Wait, what? Am I reading this properly...? You know what, whatever. I'm not even gonna try to summarize this one. Just listen in and get some, outside of the (sand) box, ideas for a possible upgrade to your life and art. Oh boy... Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about the concept of turning "pain into purpose" in our art, lives and mission. Some of the most impactful artists and thought leaders of our time, and throughout history, have masterfully done just that. Listen in to hear examples of turning pain, and even unique experiences into a more meaningful art practice and body of work....

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about knowing your worth; both literally and figuratively. However, in this episode, we focus more on the literal worth and value of your art. What is an acceptable discount to apply to your own work, and more importantly, what is an acceptable mindset to have when dealing with collectors who want to negotiate your artistic value? Listen...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston in true transmutation style, teaches us how to turn trauma into healing and importantly for this episode, how to connect with your future self to become what you will be in the now. If you can heal your past self by bridging the gap between past and present, why couldn't you adopt traits from your future self by bridging another gap from pr...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston gets down and dirty (and vulnerable) with some "real talk". He shares some intimate details about what he has been going through over the past 4 and a half years and offers up some new perspectives and lessons learned from fighting off a life-threatening illness. These insights travel from poignant to dark, and then back to a vantage...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks a bit of strategy. More specifically, the importance of having a balanced strategy that ticks all of the boxes. We want to be balanced in our art practice so that we are fulfilling both the creative, as well as the business side of things. This can also bleed into our personal lives, health and general fulfillment. Preston discusses many...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston revisits one of his favorite art movie biopics, " Basquiat ". This time around, he gathered some new insights and perspectives from a rewatch at a different stage of life and in his art career. There is something in here for all artists. Enjoy and check out the movie if you haven't yet seen it, or need a refresher! For more inform...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, it's story time. Well, sort of... Preston talks about the importance of reflecting on your past experiences in your art journey. This can be a tool to ground you in your own experience, reinforcing your roots, but also as a reminder of past learning experiences. What should you look for more of and seek out in the future? What should you remember t...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston makes an attempt to appease our new AI Overlords by providing some perspective on how to protect yourself, as well as find balance as an artist in this "Brave New World". He draws from a brand new experience with his own podcast to discuss copyright issues and how to protect yourself in the current and future AI landscape. Will it all...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston introduces the idea that we might be approaching our art careers from the wrong angle, with the wrong mindset, or using the wrong order of operation. He uses insights that he has discovered in dealing with his own personal health struggles over the past 4+ years to draw parallels with blocks that we all might have in our approach to becoming su...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston dives into the world of "Biohacking". This is a field that he has been interested in for sometime, and has used many tools from personally to heal and promote longevity in his own life. In this episode, Preston focuses specifically on two tools (PEMF and Red Light Therapy) and how they can be used to enhance our art and recovery. He also gives...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about all things sustainable. Well more specifically, he talks about what being a sustainable artist might look like. The answer to this is very subjective and can obviously take on many different forms, for many different artists. Sustainability can even change, or evolve over time. What does being a sustainable artist look like, or mean...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston draws inspiration from a highly unusual place; the fascinating and unethical world of the scam/con artist. Does that make him a "bad guy"? Well "say goodnight to the bad guy" then... Okay, okay, you get it. Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ww...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston gets by with a little help from his "friends". As we approach the sixth season (wow!) of The Living Artist, Preston takes the time to reflect on the past years and all that has happened and changed along the way. Hopefully you will find some lessons learned, as well as some insights helpful from this episode. If not, well at least the...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston reminds himself (and all of us) from the floor of his healing space, that We Are Energy. Soak it up and be well everybody. Enjoy! Check out the amazing James Frost and his phenomenal artwork here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesfrost1000 and https://frostbittenart.com For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston gets "emotional"... But really, he dives into the topic of emotions being for sale in the art world and beyond, and how they are truly at the center of most objects we buy, consume, or find important in this world. How can you tap deeper into your emotions in your art and what are some examples of this in the world we live in? Listen...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, we are going to stay on message, "shut the f#%k up" and let the episode speak for itself. Enjoy! For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pmsartwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or follow him on Instagram at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston dives into the complicated world of Authenticity. What is authenticity and does it even exist anymore? How do we know when we are being authentic in our art and lives? Listen in to this episode to hear some thoughts on authenticity, as well as countless examples on what it is not. We hope it is inspiring and thought-provoking. Enjoy! For more i...

In this episode of The Living Artist podcast, Preston talks about the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. These fires have been truly apocalyptic and are still threatening Los Angeles communities as this episode airs. Preston speaks about the local (as well as his own personal) experience with this natural disaster. How can we better prepare ourselves and our art for unforeseen catastrophic events...

In this first episode of 2025 for The Living Artist podcast, Preston gives us a healthy and fresh spin on the old New Year's resolution concept. Why do most resolutions fail? Learn how to super-charge your own resolution, or goals, by "anchoring" them in to a deeper and more powerful source. Want to hear some examples? Well, check out this episode and get inspired. Enjoy! For more information on P...