Artists Soar (TM) is a podcast for artists by 3 artists! We discuss all aspects of being an artist - the good, bad, and the ugly. The goal of each podcast is to provide solutions so artists can focus on creativity and rise above.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat with Cat Coquillette about her journey from a graphic designer to a nomadic, licensed artist.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
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- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
- Not hold myself back due to limiting beliefs or imposter syndrome.
- What was your background before you become a digital nomad?
- Cat graduated with a dual major and went to work at a local branding/graphic design agency.
- Where was the shift to travel and create?
- Cat took baby steps to start her travels and slowly developed a network of other digital nomads.
- What kind of safety concerns did you have or precautions did you take?
- It was a concern in the beginning, but the thoughts are always worse than what actually happens. Take the same precautions you'd take here in the States.
- Google the place you are going along with the word "scams".
- What are some tips to overcome your fears and imposter syndrome?
- Don't self-label yourself.
- Take baby steps - like sharing what you are confident about or taking a small trip with a friend(s). As you do it more, you get more comfortable.
- What were some of the baby steps you took to get picked up for licensing?
- Society6 is one of the industry leaders for Print on Demand. Identify the metrics for success, like money, and the brand power that Society6 has with the search engines.
- By saturating Society6 with her work, she is easily found by brands.
- What strategy would you recommend to artists now that Society6 is oversaturated?
- Try many and see what will work, then focus on the one that works for you.
- Consider the audience that the Print On Demand site focuses on. Review the top-selling designs to see if your artwork.
- What are some recommended Print on Demand locations you recommend?
- See below for the resources
- Brand new class - draw animal silhouettes in procreate.
- The most popular skillshare class is Procreate for Beginners.
- Blooms and Shrooms is the most popular class in 2022.
- Do you have any art licensing classes?
- Check out the resources below! Lots of fabulous resources.
- What was the #1 thing you wish you would've known?
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- Cat's Creative Business Bundle:
- Cat's supply recommendations:
- Cat's Procreate bundle:
- Subscribe to Cat's newsletter:
- Free month of Skillshare link:
- Cat's weekly artist challenge
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The Beginner's Guide to Art Licensing with Print on Demand: https://catcoq.com/blog/art-licensing-with-print-on-demand
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
We are bringing you the best of and most listened to episode while we are vacationing during the holidays. We'll be back with you before you know it! Until then, enjoy this episode where we chat about the big question: how to stop being a perfectionist in art. This is a topic that Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie struggle with - do you as well?
In this art podcast Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about what they've discovered when they let go of perfectionism.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Show up and do, eventually the work will be what you want or what resonates with people.
- Make the mark - not everything is going to be a masterpiece.
- Letting go of perfection you suddenly become more interesting.
- Connection over perfection.
- Creation over perfection.
- Letting go of perfection is a process of evaluating what is important to you.
- Perfection is a dream, let it go.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about why and how Stephanie does marketing research before she starts an art project, a blog post etc., and the intention behind painting collections.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Some keyword research tools Stephanie uses: Sale Samurai, MerchInformer, Ubersuggest, (affiliate links).
- Research how other artists prepare for collections.
- Although not specifically stated: you can research other artists without comparing your art to their art - instead compare the processes.
- Remember who you are trying to marketing to. Talk about it in terms of how it can mean something to them, so they can relate to the piece.
- Not every piece has research ahead of time, sometimes it is just about the painting...
- Random topics:
- Grocery prices
- Email feature on Shopify
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie just chat about whether they use or view art as therapy. In Jules' case she didn't turn to art to help her healing. The point of the episode to say that it is ok to NOT turn to art for therapy - there is absolutely no right way to grieve or handle what is going on in your mind and body. Find your way.
We'd love to hear what worked for you.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- During Julie's cancer treatments she didn't find art as an escape because of her art generally comes from a place of joy.
- Stephanie finds art as her way of expressing her views of the world.
- Some of the things you can do you don't have to publish.
- For those going through something, please talk with someone to process.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie chat about ways they are staying motivated with specific techniques and mindset that we and others have.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Sometimes a deadline is motivation - like Jule's advent calendar with coloring pages. check it out here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/day-02
- Going to a group social painting can be motivating! Which is an artist date (taken from Artist Way,)
- Take on one thing at a time until it is a habit, then add another. It takes 45 days to make something into a habit (not 21 days).
- Set a timer - Pomodoro technique - to stay motivated using a timer to work on x for a certain amount of time.
- Stephanie uses Insight Timer App - Workplace - Get Into Focus - Length, then pick the time.
- Music can help motivate too! but be respectful of those around you.
- The people who succeed are the ones who don't give up. Know what you are doing matters. And proving people wrong.
- All "failures" are a learning pivot.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about exhibitions and what Stephanie did to prepare for an upcoming exhibition (or didn't prepare) at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment and we get into our chatty selves.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Stephanie is having an exhibition at Lowe Mill from 11/22 - 2/3/2024. The original concept had evolved, as did I and thankfully Lowe Mill was accepting of this change.
- Stephanie's approach to a painting is more subconscious work so she isn't able to create specific pieces for a specific subject. Is that something you can do?
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about why we went radio silent for 6 months and how we are restarting. Life forced us to think about and pray about life as our best friend Jules McCullough was diagnosed with cancer.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- How do you restart when you feel like you've lost your momentum.
- As we evolve, so does our art. Life is too short to do things that you hate.
- When you are forced to restart, it makes you stand still and observe to see a direction.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about why we went radio silent for 6 months and how we are restarting. Life forced us to think about and pray about life as our best friend Jules McCullough was diagnosed with cancer.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Art isn't necessarily the subject of this episode, instead we focused on the ugly side of life that forced a pause.
- Here is a link to the video that explains what Julie went through in the "Mother of all surgeries" https://youtu.be/t9uVv6zPg3M?si=xa4amoHUDaPb-2KP
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie talk about AI. There is a controversy between AI and Artists, but there is a great opportunity to use AI to help artists (really anybody) work smarter, not harder.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Stephanie has been using AI as a seed to generate an idea, but it needs your voice from there.
- AI is a great productivity tool. Stephanie uses/has used Jasper.ai to aid with blog posts, the AI feature in Canva for Press Release statements, grant statements, SocialBee for posts, and Tubebuddy to aid with SEO and Title generation.
- Check what you create in AI in plagiarism, Grammarly has a plagiarism checker. https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker
- Another podcast Ecommerce Alley by Josh Coffey has a great podcast to gain ideas for Facebook ads and how AI can aid your ad development.
- Stephanie even uses AI to aid with product descriptions on her shop artlovergifts.com. - And just released is Shopify now has AI capabilities for product descriptions.
- Regarding AI-generated art, there is nothing that can replace human imagination and an individual's voice.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
What does it mean to be a part-time vs. full-time artist? Is there a difference between an artist and a creative? Is there any such thing as a part-time artist? Listen in and engage with Artists Soar hosts, Stephanie, Rachel, and Julie - they even have a fabulous challenge for you at the end!
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Just like we are always a mom, we are always an artist/creative/visual artist.
- But what balance? Stephanie, Julie, and Rachel firmly believe balance doesn't exist - it is a constant juggling act.
- Do the little things each and every day. You show up make your mark, and make another mark.
- We concluded that "Artist is a mindset"
Here is your challenge with create a design/piece of art with "Artist is a mindset" and tag us with #ArtistsSoar or email at hello@artistssoar.com.
We'd love to hear from you, what are your thoughts on what we chatted about, Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter
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