Artist Life With Rafi And Klee
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsMy Name is Rafi Perez and I am a fine artist, my wife Klee Angelie is a jewelry designer, and this has been our career for the last decade. We have been sharing videos about our art career and art tips over the last few years. We try to give practical, real advice and try to bring fun back into the trials of navigating an art career. We talk about personal things, art things, career things and you can’t see our faces, but it’s us... We promise. Find out more at www.rafiandklee.com
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Episodes
How To Use Social Media As An Artist
March 16, 2023 12:04 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss how to use social media as an artist. Social media can be a big headache but we have found a way to share what we do without being bogged down by it. Most importantly, we discuss why it is important for your creativity to use social media and not have it use you. To find out more about us go to www.rafiandklee.com
How To Never Give Up Art
March 09, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss never giving up as an artist and why persisting is so essential. We also discuss our journey and what matters when pursuing an art career. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
The Fear Of Putting Your Art Out In The World
March 02, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the reality of putting your art into the world and the hurdles and fear it brings. The truth is that none of this is easy, but that is part of the journey. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Set Boundries As An Artist
February 23, 2023 19:43 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIn this Live-Podcast, Klee and I discuss setting boundaries as an artist. We also discuss the importance of having boundaries and what it means to set them with others. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Being An Artist And Doing Taxes
February 16, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I detail what we think about when doing our federal income taxes for our art business. We are not tax professionals, but we do our own taxes and have our own system based on years of working with tax professionals. Please contact a tax professional in your state before applying any of the tips discussed in this podcast. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
When Your Art Career Discourages You
December 14, 2022 16:37 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThis podcast discusses what to do when your art and motivation discourage you from moving forward in your art career. To find out more about us, go to www.rafiandklee.com
Juggling Your Art Career, Life, And When You May Need To Reset
December 07, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss managing our careers as artists and our lives. We also discuss big changes and when a reset may be due. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
When You Get Ghosted In Your Art Career
November 29, 2022 20:12 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I talk about being ghosted by a client or potential customer when they are purchasing art and how we deal with it. To find out more about us, go to www.rafiandklee.com
How To Trust Yourself In Your Art Career
November 23, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the importance of trusting yourself with your art career. To find out more about us go to www.rafiandklee.com
Where Do We Find Art Collectors
November 15, 2022 16:56 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss how it is that we go about finding art collectors. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Juggling Art, Life, And Creative Business
November 01, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss juggling creative projects, the art business, and life and not losing your mind. It is always a work in progress, but one that could lead to burnout if you are not careful. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Multiple Streams Of Income For Artists
October 19, 2022 14:28 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the different seasons that artists can go through when it comes to the sales of your art. We also discuss our income percentage with the multiple income streams we use to sustain our artistic life. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Pricing Your Art At Different Art Venues
October 08, 2022 19:51 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss how to price art and some best practices we've used throughout the years for showing art at different venues. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Putting Your Art In Local Businesses And Juggling Relationships
September 26, 2022 14:20 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I talk about approaching local businesses with your art and how to juggle relationships with the personalities that run the businesses. We will discuss best practices and how to view the whole situation. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Where Do I Get Started Or Head In A New Direction With My Art
September 12, 2022 12:22 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss where to get started, how to evolve, and how to grow in your art. We also discuss Audrey's question. Hi! I’m a little shy to ask this, but I’ve decided to ask it anyways. After using acrylic paints in coloring books, I discovered that I liked them and decided to start making my paintings. I must admit that after opening this door, I feel a little lost because I’m not sure where or how to start. I’ve found an artist that I like that has a lot of tutorials...
How To Push Past Creative Art Block
September 05, 2022 14:11 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the creative block and the many reasons we can get stuck. We will discuss how to overcome those moments where you are just not feeling it. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Can You Take A Vacation As An Artist?
August 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss whether an artist needs a vacation from creating art. We dive deep into our thoughts on taking a vacation and turning every day into a vacation in life. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Don’t Give Up As An Artist
August 22, 2022 15:33 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this podcast, I talk about discouragement and why you should keep going as an artist and punch self-doubt in the face. If you want to know more about us, visit www.RafiandKlee.com
Should I Create Books As A Visual Artist?
August 16, 2022 14:46 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss changing your business name on social media, Youtube branding channels, and whether we think releasing books as a visual artist is a good idea. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Fun Alternatives To Putting Your Art Out There
August 09, 2022 13:42 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I will discuss some of our best practices in starting an art career. We will touch on some of the best places and techniques we have used to get our art out there. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Artist Promotion And Gimmicks
July 27, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIn this Podcast, Klee and I will discuss ways to promote yourself and the difference between gimmicks and promoting. We will also discuss how to promote yourself online and offline. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Aliens, Mothman’s Sexiness, And Starting An Artist Podcast
July 19, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I will discuss why and how we started a podcast for artists. Why we think it is important to share your voice. Aliens and Mothman sexiness. Hold on, this is going to be a ride. To find our more about Rafi and Klee visit www.rafiandklee.com
How To Balance Art And Business
July 12, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I will discuss how we balance our creativity with the business side of being an artist. We will talk about how we prioritize things and what seems to matter most. We brainstorm ideas to make money while traveling and more. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
The Free Public Art Movement
June 28, 2022 12:55 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I will discuss our opinions on leaving art around in public spaces for people to find. To find out more about us visit www.RafiandKlee.com
How Do You Deal With Other Artists Who Are Challenging
June 14, 2022 15:12 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this Podcast, Klee and I will discuss times when other artists may be challenging to deal with and how we handle certain situations. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
How To Juggle A Side Hustle With Your Creative
June 07, 2022 15:06 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I will discuss avoiding the burnout that can come from juggling a job and your creative career. We will also discuss using new mediums and experimenting to get the creativity flowing. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
Are You Too Young Or Old To Pursue Art
May 31, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss a question we received about being too old to pursue an art career and the stigma that revolves around age. Find out more about us at www.RafiandKlee.com
When You Work In Different Art Mediums
May 24, 2022 15:48 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I will discuss working in different mediums. We will talk about how to balance, promote, and label your art when putting yourself out there. We will also discuss how to confront the perception that certain mediums are considered a craft and not art. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Growing An Audience For Your Art
May 03, 2022 14:13 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I are going to discuss growing an audience and getting people interested in what you’re doing. We will also discuss how to meet your peeps. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Being To Tired To Create Art
April 26, 2022 13:53 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss feeling tired and how we approach our creative projects when we are. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
How To Get Your Art Career Off The Ground
April 11, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn this Podcast, Klee and I are going to discuss how we got started in our art career and what we recommend to any awesome creative that wants to get their art career off the ground. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Sharing Art During Difficult Times Is Important
March 08, 2022 13:46 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn this Podcast, Klee and I will be discussing the importance of artists and what they bring to the grand scheme of things in the world. You can find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Building A Better Stickman And Pursuing Your Art Career
March 01, 2022 02:39 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn This podcast, Klee and I are going to answer a question about changing habits in order to change how you face the art world. We face many challenges, but most of them are overcome by how you choose to face them. Let’s build a better stick man or woman. Find Out More About Us At https://rafiandklee.com/
How To Promote Your Art Studio Event
February 22, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this Podcast, Klee and I will discuss different ways that we have promoted any time we are showing our art. Whether it is an open studio, gallery show, or Yard and Art sale, we always go all in. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
The Power Of Adaptability As An Artist
February 15, 2022 13:59 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the superpower of being adaptable as you pursue your art career. Learn more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Creating Your Space When Selling Your Art
February 07, 2022 17:27 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBIn this Podcast, Klee and I discuss the idea of creating your own space when selling your art. You as the artist are powerful and create your own domain that people enter into. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
Getting Out Of Starving Artist Mode Live Podcast
January 25, 2022 22:20 - 1 hour - 68 MBIn this Live Podcast, Klee and I will discuss the evolution of our mentality from Starving Artist to Thriving Artist. We will respond to an email from a fellow artist who took the plunge last year to being a full-time artist and is coming up against some obstacles that may force her back to work. Join us for this live podcast. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Getting Back Into Your Creative Groove
January 18, 2022 19:24 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss big changes in our lives and how we are getting back into our creative groove. Every artist is going to experience big changes in life and it is important to remember that evaluating and moving forward with the new scope of life is ultimately what matters. This is the return of our podcast! You can find out more about Rafi and Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
What It Means To Live An Artist Life
July 23, 2021 18:15 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this podcast, I discuss what it means to me to live an artistic life as a full-time creative and why persistence is so important. To find out more about us go to www.rafiandklee.com.
Go All The Way, Don't Let Anyone Stop You
July 13, 2021 22:27 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this podcast, I discuss my mindset when it comes to approaching an art career full time. I discuss some of the personal hurdles we face as artists putting ourselves out there. To find out more about us visit www.rafiandklee.com
Big Life Changes And Getting Through The Suck
June 19, 2021 16:42 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBAs artists, it is crucial for us to step out of our comfort zone. Sometimes we need to make big changes in life. In many cases, we avoid or put off things because they are uncomfortable. In this live podcast, Klee and I discuss the roadblocks to making a big change in your life as a creative and human, and how to get through the suck. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
When You Are Not Motivated To Create Art
June 08, 2021 18:52 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBIn this live podcast Klee and I discuss different things that can cause creatives to not feel motivated to create artwork. We take a deeper look into the reasons and solutions to finding your motivation. Whether it is doom scrolling, life drama, the world, family, studio space, or money, we can easily find ourselves lost in a sea of unmotivating crap. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
What Inspires My Art Career? - Stan Lee
May 04, 2021 18:50 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this podcast, I talk about the kind of things that inspire me in my art career. I am inspired by hundreds of people, but in this podcast, I am going to discuss how Stan Lee inspires me. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Does Your Art Have Value In The World?
April 27, 2021 17:24 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the major role that art and creativity play in the world. How art has been used to revitalize areas of the country, and how support for artists is lacking. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Why The Term "Real Art" Is Bullshit
April 21, 2021 22:08 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss why the rules and a lot of ideas in the mainstream art world are a complete farce. We also go into talking about how it is hurting new artists and new art collectors. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
The Artist Advice We Would Give Our Younger Selves
April 13, 2021 15:37 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss the advice we would give our creative selves at ages 5, 10, 15, and 20. We also touch on what advice we would give ourselves now if we were looking back from the future. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
How To Be A Good Art Critic And Not An Art Jerk
April 07, 2021 22:29 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I discuss what an art critic is and how one should behave when critiquing art. We also discuss several reasons why being a jerk is not an art critique. To find out more about us visit https://rafiandklee.com/
What Is The Art World?
March 31, 2021 19:11 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat is the art world? Is it the hype? Is it million-dollar pieces? Is it art fairs? Is it art critics like Jerry Saltz? In this podcast, I investigate my thoughts on what the art world is and why it is confusing to pinpoint exactly what it means to be an artist. I also talk about why it's not confusing at all, and why it is simpler than many of us think. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Art Career?
March 24, 2021 00:18 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWe all do it, whether you have been an artist for a while or are just trying to get your feet off the ground, we all self-sabotage. Are you aware of it, because that is where your power is. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
How To Stay Persistent In Your Art Career - Live Podcast
March 09, 2021 02:41 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this podcast, Klee and I talk about one of the most powerful things to keep in mind with your art career. Being persistent and not giving up. We talk about how we keep going and our thoughts on why it matters above everything else. If you want to know more about us visit https://rafiandklee.com/