The Artist’s Journey

It's OK to be Picky

On today's episode Julia discusses how being selective about what projects she accepts has actually propelled her career rather than hinder it. 

Stop Trying to be Original

On today's episode Julia talks about how originality is overrated and often the killer of exciting ideas that would in time become "original".

Finding Consistency & Clarity In Your Art

On Today's episode Julia talks about how repetition can often feel like a creative death but it usually yields incredible results and rich creative fulfillment. 

The Power of a Project

Today Julia talks about how her latest project has really helped give her a direction and guide her audience towards the conversations she wants to be having. 

What If No One Comes To My Show??

on Today's episode Julia ponders managing expectations as a creative. This is by far the most challenging part of her job and something she must reckon with daily. 

My Worst Experiences as an Artist

Today Julia unpacks a few of her worst experiences thus far as a full time artist and what they have taught her and how they have shaped her. 

Social Media is Fake (& I'm a Snooze Fest)

Coming to you live from my blanket fort, let your pod mom remind you that social media is fake and everyone has a motive. 

Balancing a Creative Heart and a Practical Mind

Today Julia discusses how the many things going on in her personal life and the world right now can make her ask some existential questions. She breaks down how finding the balance between being a dreamer and a practical business woman can be hard, but also not impossible.  

I Lost Myself Trying to Be ”Cool”

Today Julia unpacks her "Liked" Songs on Spotify and what it says about her journey to figure out who she truly is, and the realization she had to stop trying to be something she's not. 

Welcome to The Journey with Julia!

I am is back with a new show, "The Artist's Journey"! In the episode we talk all about what this next chapter means, how I've navigated a difficult year and creating full time, and more on what's to come! 

Gesso Girls: IMPORTANT UPDATE!

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

Gesso Girls: The Artist & The Algorithm

A pep talk to stop that silly algorithm from keeping you down. 

The Artist & The Algorithm - A Pep Talk

A pep talk to stop that silly algorithm from keeping you down. 

”Stop Playing it Safe” - Julia’s Artist Origin Story

Today on the podcast Julia shares with you how she became a career artist, and what that journey really looked like - lots of self doubt, repetitive thought cycles, loved ones supporting her, and moments of big courage.  We hope you enjoy! 

Gesso Girls: ”Stop Playing it Safe” - Julia’s Artist Origin Story

Today on the podcast Julia shares with you how she became a career artist, and what that journey really looked like - lots of self doubt, repetitive thought cycles, loved ones supporting her, and moments of big courage.  We hope you enjoy! 

Permission to Embrace Your Limitations

Today's episode has it all: illness, laughter, adulting, loss, weddings, and off the rails conversation. Please enjoy and remember your imperfections are beautiful.  This episode is dedicated to the one and only Lucie Phillips.  

Gesso Girls: Permission to Embrace Your Limitations

Today's episode has it all: illness, laughter, adulting, loss, weddings, and off the rails conversation. Please enjoy and remember your imperfections are beautiful.  This episode is dedicated to the one and only Lucie Phillips.  

Gesso Girls: Rebranding and Developing Your Own Logo

Today you get to be a fly on the wall for Julia & Erin's rebranding meeting - that's right Julia has hired Erin to help her rebrand herself! Erin walks us all through some helpful ways to start this process and resources to turn to if this is a process you are also in need of.  Follow the Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls. 

Rebranding and Developing Your Own Logo

Today you get to be a fly on the wall for Julia & Erin's rebranding meeting - that's right Julia has hired Erin to help her rebrand herself! Erin walks us all through some helpful ways to start this process and resources to turn to if this is a process you are also in need of.  Follow the Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls. 

Gesso Girls: A Conversation with Julia’s Fiancé, Kirk!

Today we have a fun one! Julia's fiancé, Kirk, joins her on the podcast to discuss his perspective of the creative journey, and Julia asks Kirk what it's really like to have an artist as a partner.   

A Conversation with Julia’s Fiancé, Kirk!

Today we have a fun one! Julia's fiancé, Kirk, joins her on the podcast to discuss his perspective of the creative journey, and Julia asks Kirk what it's really like to have an artist as a partner.   

Gesso Girls: How I Grew My Instagram Following

In Today's Episode Julia speaks candidly about her recent growth on instagram, and why she believes it's happening. There are some helpful take aways as well as honest reflections about how truly out of control and random this whole social media thing is! We hope you enjoy.  Please follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

How I Grew My Instagram Following

In Today's Episode Julia speaks candidly about her recent growth on instagram, and why she believes it's happening. There are some helpful take aways as well as honest reflections about how truly out of control and random this whole social media thing is! We hope you enjoy.  Please follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

Gesso Girls: ”If There Isn’t an Art Scene, Build It” - A Conversation with Aurailieus Artist

Today on the podcast we have Aurailieus, a St. Petersburg, Florida artist and muralist. This is a conversation all about carving your own path and fearlessly putting your art out into the world.  Please follow Aurailieus on Instagram at @aurailieus_artist and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AurailieusArtist   You can find Aurailieus's work on his website: http://www.aurailieus.com/  

”If There Isn’t an Art Scene, Build It” - A Conversation with Aurailieus Artist

Today on the podcast we have Aurailieus, a St. Petersburg, Florida artist and muralist. This is a conversation all about carving your own path and fearlessly putting your art out into the world.  Please follow Aurailieus on Instagram at @aurailieus_artist and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AurailieusArtist   You can find Aurailieus's work on his website: http://www.aurailieus.com/  

Navigating Criticism, When to Take it and When to Leave it

In this episode Julia & Erin discuss their own experience with receiving feedback and the journey of knowing when to accept it and when to reject it.  Follow @gessogirls on instagram. 

Gesso Girls: Navigating Criticism, When to Take it and When to Leave it

In this episode Julia & Erin discuss their own experience with receiving feedback and the journey of knowing when to accept it and when to reject it.  Follow @gessogirls on instagram. 

If You Ever Feel Lost on Your Creative Journey, Listen to This...

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she discusses feeling lost on her creative journey, and finding her way back to her path.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls    

Gesso Girls: If You Ever Feel Lost on Your Creative Journey, Listen to This...

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she discusses feeling lost on her creative journey, and finding her way back to her path.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls    

Gesso Girls: What is Your Creative Practice Trying to Teach You?

Today Julia and Erin discuss how their creative practice reflects what they need more of in their lives. They validate that it's okay to let your creative practice be a place of escape and for your own enjoyment, and that it does not always have to be intended for someone else.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

What is Your Creative Practice Trying to Teach You?

Today Julia and Erin discuss how their creative practice reflects what they need more of in their lives. They validate that it's okay to let your creative practice be a place of escape and for your own enjoyment, and that it does not always have to be intended for someone else.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

What Labels are Confining Your Creativity?

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she dives into her reasoning for taking a break from working in a series as well as other labels that have felt confining.  Thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show!

Gesso Girls: What Labels are Confining Your Creativity?

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she dives into her reasoning for taking a break from working in a series as well as other labels that have felt confining.  Thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show!

Gesso Girls: Listen to This If You Are Ever Questioning Your Worth

Today's pep talk is a boost to your self worth and the value of your art!  As always, thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show with a friend.  @gessogirls on instagram

Listen to This If You Are Ever Questioning Your Worth

Today's pep talk is a boost to your self worth and the value of your art!  As always, thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show with a friend.  @gessogirls on instagram

Event Painting 101 with Alicia Hale!

Today we have on the podcast the incredible Alicia Hale! Alicia is a live wedding painter and she shares her journey to become an event painter and all that she has learned since starting this endeavor. Thank you so much Alicia for sharing all your wisdom! Please go check out Alicia and her beautiful work at the links below:    Website: http://www.aliciaanneart.com/   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/aliciaanneart   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciaanneart   Email: AliciaAnneArtist...

Gesso Girls: Event Painting 101 with Alicia Hale!

Today we have on the podcast the incredible Alicia Hale! Alicia is a live wedding painter and she shares her journey to become an event painter and all that she has learned since starting this endeavor. Thank you so much Alicia for sharing all your wisdom! Please go check out Alicia and her beautiful work at the links below:    Website: http://www.aliciaanneart.com/   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/aliciaanneart   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciaanneart   Email: AliciaAnneArtist...

Gesso Girls: Developing Your Own Visual Language

Today Julia & Erin discuss a term Julia brought up in last week's episode "developing your own visual language", which is really just a creative way of saying branding... And luckily we have an in house branding expert, Erin!   Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls  

Developing Your Own Visual Language

Today Julia & Erin discuss a term Julia brought up in last week's episode "developing your own visual language", which is really just a creative way of saying branding... And luckily we have an in house branding expert, Erin!   Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls  

Gesso Girls: Should You Prioritize Commission Work or Personal Work?

Today it's just Julia on the pod and she's talking about a question she gets all the time from fellow artists, to prioritize commission work or to not prioritize commission work?   Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls

Should You Prioritize Commission Work or Personal Work?

Today it's just Julia on the pod and she's talking about a question she gets all the time from fellow artists, to prioritize commission work or to not prioritize commission work?   Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls

Gesso Girls: ”Do you have a hobby or a business?” - With Coach Anna Romo

Today on the podcast we have the lovely Anna Romo! Anna was the co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop Up Shop in Chicago, as well as the owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and now is sharing her experience along with co-founder Monica Little through their Facebook Group Product Biz Society.  Anna gives us some wonderful advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of knowing your own worth. If you liked what you heard today and need someone like Anna in your cor...

”Do you have a hobby or a business?” - With Coach Anna Romo

Today on the podcast we have the lovely Anna Romo! Anna was the co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop Up Shop in Chicago, as well as the owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and now is sharing her experience along with co-founder Monica Little through their Facebook Group Product Biz Society.  Anna gives us some wonderful advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of knowing your own worth. If you liked what you heard today and need someone like Anna in your cor...

Gesso Girls: The Dark Side Of Social Media, Vulnerability Hangovers & Internet Trolls

Today's episode is definitely a therapy session, so buckle up as Julia & Erin take you ALL over the place. From vulgar viral videos, LEGO Trolls, Vulnerability hangovers, and knowing your limits - this episode has got it all!

The Dark Side Of Social Media, Vulnerability Hangovers & Internet Trolls

Today's episode is definitely a therapy session, so buckle up as Julia & Erin take you ALL over the place. From vulgar viral videos, LEGO Trolls, Vulnerability hangovers, and knowing your limits - this episode has got it all!

Gesso Girls: ”Don’t Take it Personally” With Braimah Lawal

Today Julia & Erin interview Braimah Lawal! Braimah is a Chicago based artist with roots in Ghana and Nigeria. He discusses how his identity informs his art and vulnerably opens up about navigating the ups and downs of being an artist.  Please check out Braimah's art at @braimahlawal.art and at https://www.braimahlawalart.com/ Thank you Braimah for joining us today!

”Don’t Take it Personally” With Braimah Lawal

Today Julia & Erin interview Braimah Lawal! Braimah is a Chicago based artist with roots in Ghana and Nigeria. He discusses how his identity informs his art and vulnerably opens up about navigating the ups and downs of being an artist.  Please check out Braimah's art at @braimahlawal.art and at https://www.braimahlawalart.com/ Thank you Braimah for joining us today!

Follow the Spark, Cut the Rest...

Today Julia & Erin recommend that you take a few different approaches to your creative practice and business to find success that lights you up and keeps you going! 

Gesso Girls: Follow the Spark, Cut the Rest...

Today Julia & Erin recommend that you take a few different approaches to your creative practice and business to find success that lights you up and keeps you going!