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 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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
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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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
The big question: how to stop being a perfectionist in art is one 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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Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with Susan Hensel who has been an artist for the last 50 years as a seasoned fiber artist who has seen a lot of changes for women! From being ignored by professors in the 1950s to now where women are still balancing the multiple roles that have vs. the ones they want.
In this episode, we embrace all the wisdom from Susan Hensel in dealing with fractured times and staying motivated in a man's world.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- The key is to stay flexible and look for opportunities to present your work and help others present their work.
- Artsy.net is an online platform for galleries to research and present artwork. During the pandemic, Susan began working with Artsy.net to help her small gallery show artists.
- Claim your space.
- Do a little something in the space of time that you have with people you trust.
- Find a way to create.
- Keep your art and yourself as a priority.
- "You are going to make a tremendous amount of trash." Give away the idea of perfection.
- "Creation over Perfection"
- Be open to reapproaching the creativity that feeds you. Voice can travel through media.
WHEW! That was a lot of fabulous information!!!
We'd love to hear from you, what questions do you have for us three girls with the gift for gab? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- For more information from Susan susanhenselprojects.com
- Be sure to signup for her newsletter!
- Gallery: susanhenselgallery.com
- Instagram: @susan_hensel_multimedia_artist
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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 Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat about the trends they notice when talking with successful artists and how encouraging it is to listen to these artists achieve the life they didn't know they wanted.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key Talking Points
- Successful artists:
- don't let others steal their joy.
- create and share because they authentically love it.
- have positive attitudes.
- create and share through the initial fear.
- they've found a way to maintain a positive and grounded mindset.
- Some ideas for a night-time routine to set themselves up for success the next day.
WHEW! That was a lot of fabulous information!!!
We'd love to hear from you, what questions do you have for us three girls with the gift for gab? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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For More Information and Fabulous Resources:
- Insight Timer - Julie listens nightly to end her day to set her up for a positive/relaxing day as part of her night-time routine.
- Lemon Balm Tea - Stephanie drinks to help with her anxiety as part of her night-time routine.
- Listen to all of the interviews on our Guest Spotify List.
Our Websites and Shops
Are you an avid reader? Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/
Love illustrations and bright colors? Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
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
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com