Savvy Painter Podcast With Antrese Wood

Marc Trujillo and I talk candidly about process - he goes into detail about art materials, how (and why) he chooses things like:  canvas size, his palette set up, how to combine photography with life drawing, and what the best brands of oil paints are based on his extensive testing.   Marc got his masters in fine art at Yale. He shares his experiences there and answers my question - was it worth it? Then we talk about one of his mentors, Andrew Forge and what Marc learned about making personal statements with your art, being ‘arty’ and… by the way, what does being ‘arty’ even mean? http://savvypainter.com/36

Gabe Fernandez and Antrese Wood talk about how to craft a compelling artist bio, the importance of social skills, and why community among artists is so important for your development - and sanity. There are certain topics it seems that artists are reluctant to talk about. That silence leads to baseless assumptions about how an artists life *should* be, Portland artist Gabe Fernandez talks candidly about his work, money, and the importance of social skills in a crafting a successful career as a painter. http://savvypainter.com/35

Certified Financial Planner and author Luna Jaffe talks to Antrese Wood about why artists feel handicapped when it comes to managing money, plus exercises that have demolished long held scripts that were holding her clients back. http://www.savvypainter.com/34

Hive Gallery owner talks candidly about what artists should do before approaching a gallery. Nathan shares how the Hive started and his fascination with mythology. http://savvypainter.com/33

Brenda Scallon talks about the Caravan Gallery - Taking the show on the road in a 40 year old Airstream http://savvypainter.com

Hollis Dunlap and Antrese Wood talk about the transition from college to the real world. What  Michelangelo and Van Gogh have in common, and a list of other old and current masters. http://savvypainter.com/31

Donna Moritz is the go-to gal for creating visual content that spreads like wildfire. In this episode, we talk about the four types of images artists can use to get their work seen. We also talk about tools you can use to create and publish your social media visuals without going insane. http:savvy painter.com/30

The delusions and fantasies of artists - Tom Wudl pulls no punches. Antrese and Tom talk about galleries, freeing your creativity, and paying full attention to your life. http://savvypainter.com/29

Connecticut based artist Dean Fisher tells the story of how he moved from Chicago to Madrid to paint at the Prado. He talks candidly with Antrese Wood about the defining moments in his art career. http://savvypainter.com/28

Tara Reed and Antrese Wood dive into the commercial side of art. Licensing won’t be for everyone, but knowing your options is important, and for some artists licensing can be a vital part of their income stream.  http://savvypainter.com/27

Richard Scott, artist and author of Sketching from Square One to Trafagar Square talks to Antrese Wood about how to improve drawing skills, tackle complicated subjects and the daily habits of the artist. http://savvypainter.com/26

Media expert Amy Flurry explains how to prepare your artist bio and your website for press coverage. Learn what editors look for and how to become media savvy http://savvypainter.com/25

Errol Gerson has been teaching entrepreneurship, business and leadership skills to artists and designers for the past 43 years.   He is as passionate about art as he is about business. Antrese Wood talks with Errol about why he considers himself an extraordinarily selfish human being. When no business software, book, or course can help you. The only word that ends in -u-c-k that Errol despises. The power of gratitude. What 15 minutes a day can do for your career. http://savvypainter.com/24

Part 2 - an interview with Carolyn Lord.  California Regionalist Watercolor painter, Carolyn Lord and Antrese Wood talk about balancing home-life with studio time, artist gallery relationships, tracking your paintings after the sale, and more. http://savvypainter.com/23

An interview with Philadelphia artist Stuart Shils. Antrese Wood and Stuart Shils chat about creative exploration, our subjective interpretation of the world around us and developing a unique vision. http://savvypainter.com/22

Figurative painter Peggi Kroll Roberts talks with Antrese Wood about her leap into the fine art world, her progression as an artist, and how she balanced all that with her family life. Peggi paints outdoor figures using luscious color and intense values to accentuate her subjects. She gets to the essence of the figure with simple bold shapes. She is known for her beach scenes, but if you’ve been watching her blog, you’ll know she has been experimenting with abstract gauche work . Antrese and Peggi discuss the evolution of her work and the challenge of experimenting when it contradicts the expectations of an art gallery. http://savvypainter.com/21

Urban Landscape painter William Wray and Antrese Wood talk about making the transition from commercial art to fine art. Turning the corner into abstraction, and how William pushed past the dominance of contemporary art to pursue his vision.

Jon Morrow runs the very popular Boost Blog Traffic. He is a former associate editor of Copyblogger. Jon and Antrese talk about the different types of blogs for artists. http://savvypainter.com/19

Duane Keiser pioneered 'A Painting a Day' after successful open studio events. He took a risk, created a movement, and built lasting relationships with his collectors. Savvy Painter Interview number 18.  http://savvypainter.com/18

Ray Turner and Antrese Wood talk about the two giants that live inside of us and what they can contribute to our art. Show notes at http://savvypainter.com/17