Savvy Painter Podcast With Antrese Wood

Alvaro Castagnet talks with Antrese Wood about the essentials of painting. Forget the medium, forget the materials, forget the technical skills- none of these will make you an artist. You must go deeper. http://savvypainter.com/15

Get your pen out and take some notes. Carlos and Antrese talk about how to build your own artist mastermind group. What happens when you invest in your own success and how to reach your goals faster. http://savvypainter.com/14.2

Getting over the fear of approaching admirers of your work at art shows can be a tough hurdle. Carlos Castellanos and Antrese Wood give tips on getting the most out of conferences and approaching potential collectors of your work.

Plein Air painter Gabor Svagrik talks about his start in the art world and the founding of the Tuscon Art Academy Online. http://savvypainter.com/13

You know you should have your artwork online. All that technical stuff just sounds so overwhelming and well... technical. Cory Huff and Antrese Wood talk about the resources you need to get your work on line and what you need for a minimum viable website. Let's get cracking! http://savvypainter.com/12

How does an artist balance her vision and the need to sell her work? Susan Abbott and Antrese Wood talk about the role of the artists vision in her work. http://savvypainter.com/11

Natasha Wescoat and Antrese Wood talk about how to sell art on Facebook; Natasha was enormously successful using social media to market and sell her artwork. Also an in depth look at licensing issues for fine artists.http://savvypainter.com/10

 Watercolorist  Andy Evansen  started his career in medical illustration. He later took the leap into painting for himself after leading up the Minnesota watercolor Society and later landing on the cover of American Artist’s Watercolor Magazine.  He’s taught workshops throughout the U.S. And in Europe, China, and Mexico. http://savvypainter.com/9  

Pamela Slim talks about her latest book “Body of Work”. Antrese and Pamela look at the thread that ties the many facets of our lives together, and why no path is inherently better than another. http://savvypainter.com/8

Carolyn Lord paints in the “California Regionalist Watercolor” tradition. Her work is marked by simple shapes and bold colors. She was fortunate enough to study with renowned artist Millard Sheets. Carolyn has documented her extensive travels with her watercolors and now focuses on her home-state of California. http://savvypainter.com/7

Cynthia Sanchez is the founder of Oh So Pinteresting. She is an expert in all things Pinterest and has been singing its praises through her blog, podcast, and workshops since she first discovered the power and delight of using Pinterest for her business. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sure I could be using Pinterest more effectively to promote my paintings and to discover other artists out there!

Camille Przewodek is a master at capturing light and using the color it creates to set the mood in her plein air landscapes. Camille and Antrese talk about what set Camille apart in her marketing campaigns, the importance of mindset, and the dedication it takes to master your oil painting skills (hint: it takes longer than a weekend!).

Don Crowther is a leading social media marketing and online marketing expert. He helps companies ranging from Fortune-500-level giants to entrepreneurs make more money online using proven social media and search marketing techniques.

Kathleen Dunphy  is a plein air painter from Northern California. In 1998 she was recognized by American Artist Magazine as one of the Top Ten Emerging Artists — and their prediction was right. Her oil paintings have earned her considerable honors and almost a dozen solo shows since then.

Fine Artist Charlie Hunter talks about his fascinating journey that includes a degree from Yale, a successful stint as a graphic designer, then a music manager, and of course, a painter. His cats, of course, are totally unimpressed. Charlie shares his stories of the winding roads that shaped his life’s work, he gives sage advice to painters who are just starting out.

I’m an artist, just like you. About seven years ago, I took a giant leap and quit my job art directing video games for Disney. Not long after, I took another giant leap and moved to Argentina. Crazy, right? In the first episode of the Savvy Painter podcast, I tell you a little bit about who I am and what you can expect from the show to grow your art career.