The Left Brain Artist

Artist Jessica Hitchcock paints with bold colors, giving her artwork a signature look. She recently quit her day job to devote her efforts full-time to her art business. She works hard to be known in her community, whether attending art shows or doing live painting at events. She’s also actively engaged with others through Instagram and Facebook. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Getting ready for an art show is no easy task. I’ll go through the checklist of what you need to do to finish your artwork, prepare it for a show, what kind of paperwork you need, how to promote your show, and preparing for your opening reception. I'll help you get your artwork ready to show it professionally and get yourself ready to meet potential customers and sell your work. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Artist Mary Price, from Bristol, England, creates paintings with bold colors and many layers. She builds up the color and design, pulling the shapes and images out to the forefront. Mary creates her artwork in a shed in her garden, and in fact, her Instagram name is artistintheshed. She’s even painted her shed to look like one of her paintings, creating a studio anyone would love to paint in. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

When time or circumstances prevent you from making the art that you want, you can still use a few strategies so that you can keep up with your art skills. Making art every day will definitely increase your art skills, so that when the circumstances are right for making the art that you want, you’ll be ready, with creative inspiration and the skills you need. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Artist Jill Lefkowitz is a fine artist, showing and selling her art in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She paints on canvas as well as on 3D objects. She started her career as a makeup artist in New York, for music videos and other shoots, and has advanced into the field of special effects makeup. She still occasionally takes makeup jobs, but is currently concentrating on her gallery work. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Artists are looking for conference call software so they can collaborate remotely with other artists, record conversations to embed in their online courses, or to use for podcast interviews. While there are many software and app choices, I use the old standard, Skype. I take you through what you should consider when choosing software. I also tell you why I’ve chosen to use Skype, and give you tips for use. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Today I’m speaking with artist Harriet Silverstein. Formerly of New York, Harriet now makes her home near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She began her career teaching art and art history at the college level, doing illustration and commission work on the side. She now paints in oils in a studio in an art district called FAT Village, and shows her art throughout South Florida. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

If you’re looking to learn a new art skill and get the benefit of meeting other artists from all over the world, why not host an art workshop? Art instructors travel all over the world to teach their classes, and the students follow. I’ll give you suggestions on art spaces, lodging, and go through all the other details you’ll need to consider if you want to host an art class yourself. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Amanda Jolley worked as an accountant for many years before leaving it to pursue art. Since she didn’t have a formal art education, she sought out art workshops that she could take, and that eventually lead her to discover encaustic painting. She also added origami to her art style, since she had learned that at a young age. She now shows her artwork in galleries and continues her art education by inviting artists to teach classes a few times a year at her home studio called Studio Joy.

A great way for artists to get the word out about their artwork or their area of expertise is to create a podcast. Podcast episodes can be easily created at very little expense, and can be a very interesting and important part of an artist’s brand. In this episode, I go over the basics of starting a podcast, including the equipment and software needed to record and edit a podcast and share it with the world. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Mitch Bowler started his career in video game animation. He now has a website called Pencil Kings where he offers art classes for the hobby artist, and another website called Evolve Artist that offers more advanced online art classes. Through those websites, you can gain access to hundreds of classes for artists, including illustration, perspective drawing, and Photoshop. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

When artists collaborate with one another, they are able to achieve something together that they cannot achieve alone. Collaboration can be a fun and lucrative arrangement, and it’s something all artists should consider. In this episode I go over what you should think about when choosing a partner, and what you should discuss before working together. I also give many examples of great collaborative opportunities. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.co

Artist Kole Trent creates artwork that is influenced by the surf and space culture of his home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. While he has shown his work at art shows, he’s now showing his art at his gallery, Trent Art Gallery, in Cocoa Beach. He also creates art murals, recently collaborating with Nick Ringelstetter (interviewed in Episode 75). The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/

Offering prints in addition to your original art can be a lucrative part of your art business. I explain the basics of printing, including how you will take the image of your artwork; how to do color correction, if needed; and how you do the printing, including printing your own or using a print shop. I also go over the benefits of offering prints and how many prints you should offer. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/

Artist Nick Ringelstetter creates very detailed artwork that leans toward science fiction, and he sells his originals and prints all over the U.S. at art shows. After a chance meeting with artist Kole Trent, he has come to Florida and ventured into the world of murals. We talk about his art show adventures, his collaboration with Kole, and what the next phase of his art career may be. The Show Notes and links for all my episodes can be found at https://suzanneredmond.com/podcast/list-of-artists/