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 Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss why women do not talk about important things in their lives with each other, like health, hormones, fears, and the stages we go through ...we all go through it, but we all seem to think we are alone.
If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- check out The Inspired Painter with Jessica Libor podcast that prompted this discussion. Episode 85.
- do we put pain on our artwork, or do we edit to what is acceptable or on brand.
- art is therapy to release some of the painful thoughts.
- "Keep Moving Forward"
- Find a safe place for you to share what is really bothering you. Having your truth spoken is healing. Say your truth with kindness.
- Talk with your doctor.
- You've got one life - be true to you.
We'd love to hear what advice you think women in the arts don't talk, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss what advice would they give their younger selves, and perhaps even their daughters? If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Everything is going to be alright
- Follow your gut, your heart, intuition
- We had different views of college :)
- "The best is yet to come"
- Enjoy where you are at, this isn't where you are going to end up.
As an artist, what would you have told yourself 10 years ago?
- Practice, practice, practice
- Don't be afraid to get good brushes and good paint and try more of everything.
- Try new things, you may discover you like something better than what you've been doing.
- You don't have to take what you love and monetize it.
- Be you.
We'd love to hear what advice you'd give your younger self, or have you gotten a piece of advice that you love, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Shoutout to Rosemary and Company - their brushes are amazing!
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss how authentic should you be on social media and with your audience? If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- How curated do you need to be?
- How much passion should you put into the posts?
- What goes on behind the scenes of some of these "influencers"?
- How are individual artists putting together their Reels?
- We have so much more to get "camera-ready" or "Pinterest Perfect" as women. The double-standard of it all...
- We get real about what we feel about trying to be "perfect" all the time or everything for everybody...It's exhausting...
- Women supporting women...surround yourself with women who empower, encourage, and support you.
- We are all going through stuff...be kind to one another.
We are keeping it real, let us know what you do to keep your social media real, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Check out our Instagram Episode podcast
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie does creativity require constraints! 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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- This is a bit of a tougher question than what we originally thought..
- Until we realized constraint is actually a "direction".
- This is something we all naturally do
What was the most challenging constraint you've ever done? Or what constraint have you put on your work?
Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Instagram tips and strategies for success. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Follow our Instagrams :)
- @juliemstudios
- @stephanieweaverartist
- @bubbly.bibbly
- Do we use Facebook and Instagram the same? No - Facebook is better for engagement/conversations
- Jules has a creator account - she explains why she switched from a Business account to a Creator account.
- Do you use Instagram Reels and what is recommended or what Art Directors and Art Agents are looking for.
- Stephanie uses Instagram more to provide information visually but experiences more engagement with conversations with Facebook.
- Stephanie and Jules use Instagram for research.
What are your thoughts on all of this? What have you had success with on Instagram and challenges you've experienced with Instagram, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Join the Positive Painters to be part of the Lunch and Learn on 7/28 with Clara Chong will discuss "Gaining Leads Organically" at 8am Central. Positive Painters
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss why artists are so closed off and why they won't show off their art or take on apprentices. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Every artist takes on a subject or approaches art and art business differently because they are different. So is there really competition among apprentices?
- Are interns the new apprentices?
- Direct interaction cannot be replaced with a video. For a real internship or apprenticeship, you need to have a direct discussion.
- What about coaching? Coaching is more for growing beyond what you are right now.
- Quote "Our generation monetized the crap out of everything."
- If you want to hire an intern or apprentice, you need to review your state labor laws.
- We prefer to use FreeUp or Fivvr to handle the jobs we don't want to do.
- Are we standoff because we don't want to be judged or should you be open about your process and the evolution of the piece?
What are your thoughts on all of this? Are you closed off or consider your process part of the creative journey you want to share, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie have a very special guest with them, Kiffanie Stahle J.D. to chat with us about what to do when you get a copycat and so much more!!
AS AN FYI - We strive for great audio, but sometimes tech doesn't want to work as well as we desire. In this recording, we had an occasional slow bandwidth, regardless of this occasional issue, we hope you find this fabulous and valuable, and we appreciate your patience.
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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- Legal remedies are for them to stop, give a retroactive royalty license, or pay you money.
- There will be the mental, emotional, and potentially creative blocks that can come along with these situations.
- Never keep your work offline out of fear of copycats.
- To protect yourself:
- Register with U.S. Copyright office BEFORE a copycat strikes. This will then make the offender pay for attorney fees.
- Register BEFORE first publication.
- What to consider for Surface Pattern Design as derivative work.
- When to submit a DMCA takedown notice and who to submit it to.
- CASE Act small claims copycat court releases on 6/25/2022.
- Kiffanie addresses when is it worth engaging an attorney about a copycat.
- NFTs' role with a copycat falls more in line with an exclusive license. This is open for issues and a whole other discussion we hope to address in the future.
- What should mural artists consider with their copyrights - was it a "tricky work for hire". Really evaluate the agreement to see what you gave them permission to do.
- For more legal questions check out The Artist Courtyard Membership Community.
Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- In-depth Workshop of 6 tools and techniques to address the copycat. How to Take Action Copycat Workshop
- Copyright Registration Course
- Artist J.D. Membership Community to access all the courses.
- Art Licensing Rate Database
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss the rising shipping costs with Print on Demand and what they do to account for it! 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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- We are increasing the cost to account for the increased pricing we are experiencing.
- Art is a luxury item, so the target market isn't as susceptible to the increased prices.
- As artists, you need to be smart business entrepreneurs and not absorb the costs.
- It would be best if you did not profit from shipping.
- Order prints or start a collaboration with a local printing company to save on shipping.
- Consider switching materials for a more cost-efficient way of shipping.
What are you doing about the rising costs, email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Pricing Calculator - tool artists can use to guide them to the right art price.
- Allied Printing is a great place in Huntsville, AL for printing
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss listener questions! If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- How important are titles to your artwork?
- It depends if it is about a story, or for commercial purposes.
- It also depends if you are focused on SEO (search engine optimization).
- It also helps with inventory
- Why are artists so underpaid?
- "Exposure"
- Royalties range from 2- 8%, and if you have an agent they take 10-15%
- 1) Artists are doing it to themselves
- we aren't negotiating or pricing their artwork to reflect their skill and experience level.
- they aren't doing the research in the marketplace
- 2) there is not a natural selection to weed out the ones that aren't necessarily going to be a professional.
- artists are given a stereotype that art doesn't have value,
- Know the value.
Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
- Art Pricing Calculator - tool artists can use to guide them to the right art price.
- Never Split The Difference: Negotiate Like Your Life Depends on It - a must-read book
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie discuss Stephanie's tools you can use to ensure you are always creating the designs and products you love. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com
Key talking points:
- Productive
- Clickup.com - for task management and project management.
- Stephanie's recommendation would be to start with Airtable for a low cost, the lower learning curve to figure out your process flow.
- Creative
- Inspiration to be creative and the tool of choice to help be creative for Julie is Adobe Photoshop.
- Another is Pinterest, Discover on Instagram.
- Julie also uses OneNote to list ideas of inspiration
- Stephanie talks with her kids to build some creative ideas and meets with fellow artists to talk through ideas.
Email us at hello@artistssoar.com
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Resources Mentioned
Airtable is a great place to start for managing inventory. The course Inventory management course and database template is available to members of PositivePainter.com
Clickup.com - more advanced project management system that gets you ready to outsource your work.
Our Websites and Shops
Stephanie: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/artfurpaws
Julie: https://www.juliemstudios.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockblueart
Rachel: https://bubblybibbly.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BBStudioShop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothersrecipes
Got a Listener Question?
Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com