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Adulting for Artists

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

A support system for artists of all types. Whether you're an emerging artist, a dabbler, or just curious, artist/musician/graphic designer, Timmie Boose, and her guests will share strategies, stories and experiences to help you move forward on your chosen path. Overcome obstacles like disorganization and procrastination, and get tips and tricks for success in your creative field.

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#26 Frank Bonanno - Artist. Teacher, New Yorker

November 08, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

This week my guest is native New Yorker, now Tampa Florida art teacher, Frank Bonanno.  Frank tells us his experiences as a tattoo artist, a production designer in LA, and a grade school art teacher. We also talk about art, colors of paint and deciding whether or not you should paint crazy stuff on your apartment walls. You can find Frank online at www.brushandbladeart.com Leave a message for the show at speakpipe.com/adultingforartists Check out my new t-shirts at timimonster.etsy.com...

#25 Jerry Mitchell - Photography & Collaboration

October 29, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Episode #25 is an interview with St. Petersburg photographer Jerry Mitchell. He started the Framed Artist's Group , where artists combine their mediums to create new art. We talk about the benefits of collaborating with other artists, mediums to print on, tracking expenses, art photography vs wedding photography, photographic equipment and other subjects that revolve around being an independent artist. Just because you have a camera doesn't make you a photographer. Learn to use your equip...

#24 Brandy Stark - Paranormal Investigator, Artist & College Professor

October 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Brandy Stark investigates ghosts, teaches humanities as a college professor and makes wire sculptures in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this episode we discuss ghosts and the supernatural world, doing art without an art degree, different types of mermaids, applying for art grants, setting up your own shows and  good and bad ambition. She also owns a bunch of pugs. You can find her at http://www.bstarkart.com and @bstarkart on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. As always, leave a comme...

#23 Graphic Design with Kevin Barth

September 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Conversation with Graphic Designer, Kevin Barth about: • Freelancing vs. working for a corporation • Clients • Networking • Getting the hang of digital drawing • Expanding your skillset • Online courses versus college classes • Getting out of your comfort zone. • When to use different computer programs • Is it cheating to use a template? • Timmie's rubber cement nightmare during college midterm See if he got his site back up at www.kevinbarth.com Questions or comments - Leave a message ...

#22 Creating vs. Consuming

August 27, 2021 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

This episode is all about our need to balance creating and consuming. In order to live our best lives, we need to meet our needs and as creators, we have a NEED to create! It is easy to put off or even forget about when we get caught up in endless scrolling, tv watching or overloading on tutorials.  We need to find time for ourselves to fulfill our needs and desires. Consuming isn't all bad - we learn by consuming, and most of us want our creations to be consumed/appreciated/listened to /s...

#21 Immerse Yourself - The Things You Need Will Reveal Themselves to You

July 09, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Reading, Writing, Connecting.... You want to go somewhere - you don't have to know why - you just want to go. Once you get there the things you need will reveal themselves to you.   Recording this episode led me to leaving a book review of "Consider This" by Chuck Palahniuk. Is it best to write in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?  Leave YOUR tips for connecting connect to the reader/listener at www.speakpipe.com/adultingforartists www.adultingforartists.com Follow @adultingforartists on Facebook ...

#20 Practicing Expression

June 16, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MB

Practicing is important!    Expressing yourself is important.   Practicing expressing yourself is important!  Remember Poetry Readings?  Practice expressing yourself in a safe space.  You need practice - don’t compare yourself to others. Invitation to Upcoming Expression Festival Episode Leave an expression at www.speakpipe.com/adultingforartists Adulting for Artists is on Facebook and Instagram.

#19 Barb Burwell - Visual Artist - Looking Out Looking In

May 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

This episode features Portland, Oregon artist, Barb Burwell. We discuss her art process, what she learned from having a broken ankle, art residencies, creating your own art critique group and a bunch of other stuff! Barb Burwell works as curator of gathered information.  She collects images, textures and forms, both physically and in her mind’s eye. Her work as an artist includes painting, drawing, mixed media works on paper, wood panel and canvas as well as sculpture. She also works as a f...

#18 Lee Pedrozo - Writing a Whole Book!

May 03, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Have you ever thought you'd like to write a book someday? Lee Pedrozo actually started and finished an entire book!  He shares his process, ideas and experiences about writing his memoirs and sharing them with the world. It just takes some discipline, organization and scheduling! You can find Lee's book, Endlessly Journey on Amazon. You can also find him at http://www.instagram.com/rozo.photo

Episode #18 Lee Pedrozo - Writing a Whole Book!

May 03, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Have you ever thought you'd like to write a book someday? Lee Pedrozo actually started and finished an entire book!  He shares his process, ideas and experiences about writing his memoirs and sharing them with the world. It just takes some discipline, organization and scheduling! You can find Lee's book, Endlessly Journey on Amazon. You can also find him at http://www.instagram.com/rozo.photo

#17 Coloring Outside the Lines

April 19, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Catch up on current news items - crypto,  shooting epidemic, The Royal Family. What about cutting our own hair, making our own fashion? Play with the groovebox .  Exit through the open window and get to work on your creation to put out into the world. Any questions or comments? Record them on www.speakpipe.com/AdultingForArtists (You have 90 seconds) Join Adulting for Artists on Instagram and Facebook.

#16 Winging It

March 20, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MB

To wing it or not to wing it... Maybe not the best method to use on a regular basis - but sometimes you've GOT to - so you can learn what it is that you do and practice improvising. This episode is a prime example of winging it, as I ramble about what I've been reading and play with my new groovebox.  Go to speakpipe.com/adultingforartists and practice winging it on a recording - it may become part of an upcoming podcast!  Let's collaborate, Artists!

#15 -Overcoming Creative Anxiety

March 01, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Procrastination and anxiety go hand in hand. If you're going to be anxious whether you are creating or procrastinating, you might as well choose creating if your intent is to be a creative person. With inspiration from the Daily Om. Leave your thoughts, questions or messages at http://www.speakpipe.com/adultingforartists

#14 The Genius vs. The Resistance

February 01, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

"Real artists ship". Meaning that real artists regularly produce work and show it to the public just like I am trying to do with this podcast. It's not easy.  Why so often does the genius inside us struggle to express itself? Hiding away -  fearing that our work is not good enough - procrastinating and getting nothing done. Seth Godin and Steven Pressfield have written books about this. Check out "Linchpin" and "The War of Art". Check out Adulting for Artists on Facebook. Download a free A...

#13 Kristi Capone of Cottontail Vintage - Fun, Functional Handknits and Vintage Style Whimsies

January 20, 2021 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Join my conversation with Kristi Capone of St. Petersburg, Florida who creates fun, functional handknits and vintage style whimsies including knit dolls  - some recent ones are Ralphie from a Christmas Story, Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Ginger Baker and Robert Smith. She had a great year in sales despite Covid 19 and although she is on all the social media platforms, she makes most of her sales through word of mouth. She reminds us that the next holiday coming up is Valentine's Day! - peo...

#12 Nick Ribera - Kickstarter Campaign Followup

January 10, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Conversation with Nick Ribera aka Chain Assembly - This is a followup from Episode #3 about the results of his Kickstarter campaign to raise money to manufacture Eros Tarot cards and prints. He tells us what he would have done differently in terms of shipping, printing and dealing with China and different vendors. The art is sexually explicit which caused some issues with certain vendors. Nick is transparent with his info and lays out all the numbers - no secrets here! He is now in the proc...

#11 Hardison Collins - Artist - St. Petersburg, FL

December 14, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Join the conversation with artist Hardison L. Collins III of St. Petersburg, Florida about how and why he makes his Punk, B-Movie, Sleaze and Lowbrow art. Check out his work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/HardisonLCollinsIII

#10 - BASICS - File for Freedom! Start a Filing System

November 09, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MB

In Episode #10 of Adulting for Artists, we talk about the importance of having a filing system.  It's easy to do and is a great day to get important stuff like bills and paperwork out of your way so you can find it when you need it and clear your space for your more exciting creative pursuits. Filing is a practical, sensible and a great way to relieve anxiety.  Have your stuff preorganized when tax time comes around, know where your cat's blood tests are, easily find the manual to your ne...

Episode #9 Tattoo Artist and Bassist - DV Karloff

November 03, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Join the conversation with DV Karloff - tattoo artist and bass player in the old school metal scene.  We talk about what it’s like to be a tattoo artist, how he got started, where his boundaries lie in tattooing, how he feels about people bringing an audience to get a tattoo, his recent relocation from Los Angeles to the small town of Crawfordsville, Indiana and his current bands Hatesong and 3 Headed Snake. Listen to 3 Headed Snake song at the end of the show! You can find him on Faceboo...

#9 Tattoo Artist & Bassist - DV Karloff

November 03, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Join the conversation with DV Karloff - tattoo artist and bass player of metal bands. We talk about what it’s like to be a tattoo artist, how he got started, where his boundaries lie in tattooing, how he feels about people bringing an audience to get a tattoo, his recent relocation from Los Angeles to the small town of Crawfordsville, Indiana and his current bands Hatesong and 3 Headed Snake. Listen to 3 Headed Snake song at the end of the show! You can find him on Facebook and Instagram ...

#8 - BASICS: Clutter - it's a Crime!

October 29, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Clutter it's a crime crime Hoping to find that thing that you want now Not easy to find. Where to start - who knows? Hopin' to find find Sucking on the lime lime lime of your life. Just so that you know it - there's someplace to go! Empty tabletop, empty floor! ______________________________________________________________ Clear the clutter from your life! An antidote for anxiety and depression. Make room for the future! Theme song - "Area of Refuge" by Monster in the City

Episode #8 - BASICS: Clutter - it's a Crime!

October 29, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Clutter it's a crime crime Hoping to find that thing that you want now Not easy to find. Where to start - who knows? Hopin' to find find Sucking on the lime lime lime of your life. Just so that you know it - there's someplace to go! Empty tabletop, empty floor! ______________________________________________________________ Clear the clutter from your life! An antidote for anxiety and depression. Make room for the future! Theme song - "Area of Refuge" by Monster in the City

Artist Interview with Carol Davis - Santa Monica, California

October 19, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

My guest this week is artist Carol Davis from Santa Monica, California. She is a lifelong artist and has experimented with many mediums.  Learn about her 4 new online classes suitable for families and individuals, her mosaics artwork, creative problem solving, the dream of patrons competing for your art and differences of opinion on getting glue on your hands.  You can find her at absolutemosaics.com com and her classes at www.launchpadartroom.com 

#7 Artist Carol Davis - Santa Monica, California

October 19, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

My guest this week is artist Carol Davis from Santa Monica, California. She is a lifelong artist and has experimented with many mediums.  Learn about her 4 new online classes suitable for families and individuals, her mosaics artwork, creative problem solving, the dream of patrons competing for your art and differences of opinion on getting glue on your hands.  You can find her at absolutemosaics.com com and her classes at www.launchpadartroom.com 

Subject - MONEY - Interview with Eowyn Levene

October 09, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

This episode's guest is Eowyn Levene. In addition to liking watermelon, she is a self-employed massage therapist in New York City who helps self-employed artists, creatives and healers get out of debt and save more so they can build financial stability and fuel their creative future. Join her community at plumtreemoney.com or tune into her podcast, Creatives Do Money. We talk about tracking your spending weekly, what holds people back from dealing with their finances and credit cards.

#6 MONEY - Interview with Eowyn Levene

October 09, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

This episode's guest is Eowyn Levene. In addition to liking watermelon, she is a self-employed massage therapist in New York City who helps self-employed artists, creatives and healers get out of debt and save more so they can build financial stability and fuel their creative future. Join her community at plumtreemoney.com or tune into her podcast, Creatives Do Money. We talk about tracking your spending weekly, what holds people back from dealing with their finances and credit cards.

Interview with Delia King - Artist & Muralist

September 26, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Join the discussion this week with Delia King - an artist currently residing in Philadelphia whose current medium is reverse glass painting and has done extensive mural work. She talks about reverse glass painting, coming back after losing everything recently in a flood, the Infamous Robert Ritchie from Cleveland, Ohio and how she networks to do mural work in communities that are not her own. We also get specific about wheat paste vs acrylic gel medium. You can see some of Delia's work at ht...

#5 Delia King - Artist & Muralist

September 26, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

Join the discussion this week with Delia King - an artist currently residing in Philadelphia whose current medium is reverse glass painting and has done extensive mural work. She talks about reverse glass painting, coming back after losing everything recently in a flood, the Infamous Robert Ritchie from Cleveland, Ohio and how she networks to do mural work in communities that are not her own. We also get specific about wheat paste vs acrylic gel medium. You can see some of Delia's work at ht...

Interview with Comedian Pat Largo

September 19, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Join my conversation with Pat Largo, comedian and comedy promoter. We talk about how to figure out what's funny, reading the audience, his process to come up with new material and how to deal with hecklers. You can check him out at http://www.comediansuncorked.com and http://www.patlargo.com

#4 Comedian Pat Largo

September 19, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Join my conversation with Pat Largo, comedian and comedy promoter. We talk about how to figure out what's funny, reading the audience, his process to come up with new material and how to deal with hecklers. You can check him out at http://www.comediansuncorked.com and http://www.patlargo.com

Digital Artist - Nick Ribera

September 11, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

My conversation with digital artist, Nick Ribera of St. Petersburg, Florida. He is highly organized and uses his experience as a project manager to produce his art on a multitude of manufactured products. His current project is a deck of erotic tarot cards. Lots of good tips and tricks in this one in the areas of economic considerations for art projects, digital art, Clip Studio, Photoshop actions and Kickstarter. Nick is refreshingly transparent with his information.  Check his work out at ...

#3 Digital Artist - Nick Ribera

September 11, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

My conversation with digital artist, Nick Ribera of St. Petersburg, Florida. He is highly organized and uses his experience as a project manager to produce his art on a multitude of manufactured products. His current project is a deck of erotic tarot cards. Lots of good tips and tricks in this one in the areas of economic considerations for art projects, digital art, Clip Studio, Photoshop actions and Kickstarter. Nick is refreshingly transparent with his information.  Check his work out at ...

#2 Andrew Polo - Working Musician/Violinist

August 29, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Conversation with Andrew Polo - Working Musician - Violinist, producer, performer in Tampa Bay Florida. We talk about the payoffs of getting something done, playing covers versus originals, overcoming depression and kicking your own butt. Find out where to listen to Sad Service at: https://linktr.ee/sadserviceband Andrew Polo plays every other Sunday afternoon at Sparacia Witherell Family Winery in Brooksville, Florida. https://sparaciawitherellfamilywinery.com/ "I'd really like to talk abo...

Musician Interview - Andrew Polo

August 29, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Conversation with Andrew Polo - Working Musician - Violinist, producer, performer in Tampa Bay Florida. We talk about the payoffs of getting something done, playing covers versus originals, overcoming depression and kicking your own butt. Find out where to listen to Sad Service at: https://linktr.ee/sadserviceband Andrew Polo plays every other Sunday afternoon at Sparacia Witherell Family Winery in Brooksville, Florida. https://sparaciawitherellfamilywinery.com/ "I'd really like to talk abo...

#1 Painter - Kimberly Engel

August 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Conversation with Kimberly Engel - Working Artist - Abstract painter in Clearwater Florida. Attended The Cleveland Institute of Art. We talk about her consistent art process, studio and routine, juried art shows, brain tumor, attempts to get a "real" career, and ADD. You can find Kimberly at http://www.kimberlyengel.com/ on Facebook and Instagram: @kimberlyengelart

Artist Interview with Kimberly Engel

August 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Conversation with Kimberly Engel - Working Artist - Abstract painter in Clearwater Florida. Attended The Cleveland Institute of Art.  We talk about her consistent art process, studio and routine, juried art shows, brain tumor, attempts to get a "real" career, and ADD.  You can find Kimberly at http://www.kimberlyengel.com/ on Facebook and Instagram: @kimberlyengelart