Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Author of 'Get it Done', Sam Bennett and Antrese Wood talk about why procrastination is genius in disguise. http://savvypainter.com/16

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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.
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 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

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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

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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

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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!

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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!).

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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.

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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.

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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.

His passion for painting and the arts is contagious. Charlie also talks about:

• How a 20 minute habit keeps the monkey off your back.
• How your brilliance harms your creativity.
• The joy of making a big mess and falling flat on your face.
• How he found his voice as a ‘water boy’.
• What artists can learn from baseball players.
• A cold beer and an intervention by the Putney Painters.

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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.

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