Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 824 ratingsThe Savvy Painter podcast, hosted by Antrese Wood, offers a treasure trove of insights that artists can't afford to miss. Antrese's teachings focus on nurturing a creative mindset and prioritizing mastery over perfection, making it a must-listen resource for artists worldwide.
Whether you're an emerging artist looking to hone your skills or an established pro seeking fresh perspectives, the show offers practical advice and inspiration
But the real magic happens when you apply Antrese's teachings in your own studio. Her guidance can help you unlock new levels of creativity and growth in your art. If you're serious about elevating your skills and mindset, join Growth Studio—a unique opportunity to work directly with Antrese and join an amazing community of like minded artists.
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How to sell your art online with Karin Jurick
July 30, 2015 09:00 - 50 minutes - 20.2 MBKarin Jurick's framing business took a dive after 9/11. In a desperate attempt to save the shop and to keep from having to layoff her employees, she began to paint. Karin kept the framing business going for another 7 years by subsidizing the shop with sales from her oil paintings. Eventually painting became more lucrative than her framing business. Karin sells the majority of her work online using eBay. In this episode, Karin and I talk about building a fanbase, trust, getting payments and ...
Let them come to you- Stanka Kordic on galleries and collectors.
July 16, 2015 09:00 - 53 minutes - 21.7 MBStanka Kordic graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art with an illustration degree and quickly discovered she needed to adapt and reinvent herself. In this episode, Stanka shares how she found collectors initially and what happened later when she pivoted to social media and to find collectors and galleries that interested her. She shares how she used the artist community to guide her choices and help her avoid gallery pitfalls. We also talk about her techniques and thought processes fo...
How a late start, a health scare and an abandoned powerplant shaped Janne Kearney's creativity.
July 02, 2015 11:30 - 51 minutes - 20.6 MBJanne Kearney started painting in her 40’s. She struggled through her own feelings of not being a “real artist” or that her work was not valid. After a health scare shifted her perspective and she was selected as a semi-finalist for the BP portrait awards, Janne is feeling a lot more comfortable in her role as an artist. Which is great for us, for her students, and for the people who enjoy her paintings because with those distractions gone, Janne is focused on what actually matters: her art....
A look into the self, with painter Karen Kaapcke
June 18, 2015 17:31 - 56 minutes - 22.7 MBKaren Kaapke talks about her ongoing series of self portraits, why she started this series and how it helps her examine the experience of growing older. There is a certain age at which women - in US culture at least - become almost invisible. This leads us into a conversation about how we view our own bodies and how a quick glance in the mirror can sometimes be surprising. Karen uses portraiture to examine both her own transitions and her family’s. We also discuss memory and how it informs h...
Persistence and Excellence- Pastel and Watercolor artist Mario Robinson
June 04, 2015 10:30 - 52 minutes - 21.1 MBMario Robinson talks about how remarkable teachers guided him towards his art. After two years in the U.S. Army he attended Pratt, the combined experiences shaped his drive and lead him to a quest for excellence in watercolor and pastel portraiture. Mario describes why he gifted a portrait to Spike Lee and what he thinks of the experience now. Mario's paintings contain few references to modern life which gives them a timeless and universal quality. The subjects he chooses refer to a bygone ...
How an inspired idea turned into a 10 year project with Connie Hayes
May 21, 2015 11:00 - 55 minutes - 22.1 MBConnie Hayes created a project called Borrowed Views when her warehouse studio didn't inspire. Listen to her solution and how she turned a one time show into a 10 year project. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
Letting Go of the Inner Critic- Rick Stevens Part 2
May 10, 2015 18:10 - 38 minutes - 15.4 MBPart 2 with the artist Rick Stevens. Rick and Antrese get a little more philosophical and talk about how a trip to Brazil helped Rick learn to let go of the ego, the inner critic and fear. They also play around with the almost unanswerable Zen Koan questions. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
Rick Stevens: Straddling the line between abstract and representational painting.
May 01, 2015 02:18 - 42 minutes - 16.9 MBAs Rick will tell you in this interview, straddling the line between abstract and representational painting is exactly where he wants to be: in the grey area slipping in and out of both labels. Rick Stevens and Antrese Wood talk abut how a year of solitude focused his work. We talk about accepting the generosity of patrons, how Tai Chi has informed his perception of painting and we even get into a discussion on impulse versus intuition and what that can mean for your painting. Part one of ...
Israel Hershberg - Part 2
April 16, 2015 20:33 - 44 minutes - 17.8 MBPart 2 of a multipart interview with renowned landscape oil painter Israel Hershberg. Antrese Wood and Israel Hershberg talk about originality vs. Individuality, and what Johnny Carson can teach us about that. Israel also gives us a glimpse into his process and how he maintains the experience of the subject in his paintings. At a certain point we talk about the joy of maturing as an artist and getting older- some things just don’t matter anymore. Also Israel paints a picture of what his...
Lori Putnam, Plein Air Painter
April 09, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBLori Putnam is an award winning Plein Air Painter. She has been featured in numerous magazines - including American Art Collector Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Art of the West. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
Israel Hershberg- Part 1
March 05, 2015 11:30 - 37 minutes - 37.2 MBThis is part one of a two part interview with renowned painter Israel Hershberg. He talks about his childhood, his training, the "art world" and a host of other topics.
Textile Artist Karin Olah on Materials, and How to Build a Solid Artist Network From Scratch
February 26, 2015 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBKarin Olah got her start in the fabric industry. Part of her job was to create a dye to perfectly match an object to a fabric. Today, Karin uses her extensive knowledge of color and fabrics to create layered images using fabric, paint, and mixed media. Karin talks about her process for creating art plus how she built up an amazing support group of artists when she moved to a new community. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
Plein Air Painter & Art Ambassador Kevin Macpherson
February 19, 2015 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBKevin Macpherson has won numerous awards for his plein air paintings. In this episode, Antrese and Kevin talk about: • The development of his career • How Kevin chooses to take risks and live without regret • The surprising origin of Kevin's extremely limited palette. • Travels in China and what Kevin does to make children smile. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
David Kassan - giving back to the arts with the Kassan Foundation
February 12, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBDavid Kassan would be labeled as a realist painter. You can practically see the blood pulsing through the veins of his subjects. But David describes his paintings more as documentaries, and as a way to spend time with his family who are often his subjects. David talks about his work, his transition from a graphic designer to a full time painter, and why he started the Kassan Foundation - a non profit that awards a yearly grant to one artist and one musician (http://kassanfoundation.com). ...
Realist Painter Stanley Goldstein
February 05, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBStanley Goldstein is a realist painter, representing large and small-scale scenes of everyday life as well as city scenes, interiors, and landscapes. Stanley shares how he uses video and photography as reference materials. How he distances himself from the photo with sketches and then what his theater experience contributes to his composition. We talk about how the birth of his son directly and indirectly influenced his work and studio practices. He also generously walks me through how he t...
The Secret Notebooks of Walt Morton
January 29, 2015 11:09 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBWalt Morton gives a mindblowing talk on the contents of his notebooks: The allure of the Poison Chalice. Backwards Engineering the work of other artists. Understanding what draws you to art and other artists. The Familiar and the Unfamiliar. Former ad creative exec Walt Morton gave himself a challenge: 10 years to dedicate himself entirely to his art. He keeps copious detailed notes on his thinking, and dissects the work of other artists to clarify exactly what he likes about their wor...
Daily Paintworks founder Carol Marine
January 22, 2015 12:00 - 48 minutes - 20 MBCarol Marine and Antrese Wood talk about daily painter Carol Marines journey from the gallery circuit to founding her own painters site. Carol started painting daily while her newborn napped and eventually found the short spurts of painting time was more liberating than constraining. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
British Figurative Painter James Bland
January 15, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJames Bland is an English figurative artist who lives and works in Kent. James and Antrese Wood talk about how he uses Facebook to connect with other artists; using memory as a source for painting; how James chooses models and his inventive studio set up. Plus a digression into the addictive quality of making art. Get Savvy! Sign up for exclusive show notes and episode guides: http://savvypainter.com
WW2 Vet & Award Winning Artist Ashley Bryan
January 08, 2015 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBEven at the battle of Normandy, Ashley Bryan always had his sketchbook with him. Since then, he has illustrated more than 50 children's books, been honored with both the Coretta Scott King and Laura Ingalls Wilder Awards, and had a school named after him. Ashley Bryan and Antrese Wood talk about story telling, African folk tales, puppets and the wisdom that comes from elders and small children.
Color Experiments and Meshing Cultures with Henry Isaacs
December 18, 2014 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBJoin Antrese for this fascinating interview with artist Henry Isaacs. Henry talks extensively about color, and his methods. Henry’s landscapes are an exploration of color in which he plays with perspective, and constructs his own world from what he sees around him. He learned to twist horizon lines and think differently from a close friendship with a couple who survived Hiroshima. He pulls ideas and influence from sources outside of the western norm like the Kopanang Trust. A Cooperative of...
Palette Knife Painting en Plein Air with Carol Swinney
December 11, 2014 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBCarol Swinney is a plein air painter who works exclusively with the palette knife. She has won numerous awards for her landscape painting. Carol discusses her mentors, her approach and techniques of palette knife painting and her passion of painting en plein air. Carol and Antrese talk about women painters and their representation (or lack of) in the art world. Carol Swinney is a member of the California Art Club, the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, OPA, and is a Master Signature Member ...
Part 2- A Conversation With Narrative Painter John Hull
December 04, 2014 11:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBPart two of a multi-part conversation. John Hull is a narrative painter, whose work depicts the everyday moments in American life. John goes into detail on how he sets up for a painting, why he does it and how it helps him stay focused and in the zone. John and Antrese also talk how literature has shaped his work and what artists have influenced John's work. http://savvypainter.com/46
Narrative Painter John Hull on Everyday Moments in American Life (Part 1)
November 27, 2014 12:00 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MBJohn Hull is a narrative painter, whose work depicts the everyday moments in American life. This is part one of a multi-part conversation. John joins Antrese to discuss his early beginning as a sports reporter and his transition to painter and teacher. John talks about creating paintings and relinquishing control to the viewer. He also shares why patience and observation are key to strong work, and gives insights on his creative process. http://savvypainter.com/45
Choosing a Subject, Maintaining Your Integrity, and Diversifying Your Art Portfolio: David Shevlino Part 2
November 20, 2014 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBPart 2: David Shevlino talks about his diver series and how he chooses his subjects, plus a cautionary tale about maintaining your integrity as an artist after your work starts to sell and galleries start to pay attention to you. http://savvypainter.com/44
Taking risks and Surviving Economic Crisis- David Shevlino, Part 1
November 13, 2014 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBFigurative painter David Shevlino talks about why ateliers are making a come back, how the 2008 stock market crash pushed his oil painting to new levels, and what he learned by pushing out of his creative comfort zone. http://savvypainter.com/43
What do Collectors Look For? An Interview With Jean Stern
November 06, 2014 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum of Art talks with Antrese Wood about his art collection, why he selects certain artists, his fascination with early California Impresionism, and the mistakes artists make when curating their own shows. http://savvypainter.com/42
Plein Air Painter Jill Carver
October 30, 2014 09:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBHow to prepare for plein-air landscape painting, challenges of reinventing herself after moving from London to Texas, and switching from art fairs to gallery representation are some of the topics Jill Carver and Antrese Wood cover in this episode. Jill Carver taught herself to paint poetically rather than as a journalist. She deftly contrasts abstract shapes with representational landscape design, subtle colors with bold vibrant hues. Jill describes her process and how she guided her caree...
Getting your exhibition funded with Mitchel Coffman
October 09, 2014 08:30 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBHow Mitchel Coffman raised over $12,650 using crowd funding for an art exhibit to honor his mentor, Jorge Alvarez. http://savvypainter.com/40 Mitchel talks about the genesis of his project 'Strength', how he Kickstarter taught him how the business side of art really works.
Tips to plan and organize your gallery show - stress free
October 02, 2014 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBBe ready for your gallery show! Get your paintings, framing, and promotion plan worked out so that when you arrive at your art opening, you can relax and enjoy. In this episode, Antrese Wood walks you through step by step how she plans and organizes for a solo art show. Use these techniques for art fairs, group shows or open studios. When your show opens you'll be ready to go! http://savvypainter.com/39
38: Concept Artist Nathan Fowkes
September 25, 2014 07:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBNathan Fowkes has painted backgrounds for animation giants Dream Works, Disney, and other entertainment legends. His film credits include The Road to El Dorado, The Prince of Egypt, How to Train Your Dragon, The Legend of Puss in Boots and of course, Shrek. Learn how Nathan broke into the animation industry, the pros and cons of freelancing in the world of entertainment design. Plus hear the advice he got from Sue Lyon and Scott Burdick that changed the course of his career. http://savvypa...
37: Color theory and promotion tactics with Mitchell Johnson
September 18, 2014 07:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBMitchell is convinced that there is an audience for your fine art, but its the artist's responsibility to find collectors. We talk about some of the techniques he used to promote his paintings and get them in front of art collectors. If you are as obsessive about color theory as I am, this episode is for you. Mitchell Johnson talks about the role of color in his work and why it enables him to move seamlessly between abstraction and representation. http://savvypainter.com/37
37: Color theory and maverick promotion tactics with Mitchell Johnson
September 18, 2014 07:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBMitchell is convinced that there is an audience for your fine art, but its the artist's responsibility to find collectors. We talk about some of the maverick techniques he used to promote his paintings and get them in front of art collectors. If you are as obsessive about color theory as I am, this episode is for you. Mitchell Johnson talks about the role of color in his work and why it enables him to move seamlessly between abstraction and representation. http://savvypainter.com/37
Suburban Landscape Painter Marc Trujillo
September 11, 2014 18:26 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBMarc Trujillo and I talk candidly about process - he goes into detail about art materials, how (and why) he chooses things like: canvas size, his palette set up, how to combine photography with life drawing, and what the best brands of oil paints are based on his extensive testing. Marc got his masters in fine art at Yale. He shares his experiences there and answers my question - was it worth it? Then we talk about one of his mentors, Andrew Forge and what Marc learned about making pers...
35: What artists are reluctant to talk about - Gabe Fernandez
September 04, 2014 17:50 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBGabe Fernandez and Antrese Wood talk about how to craft a compelling artist bio, the importance of social skills, and why community among artists is so important for your development - and sanity. There are certain topics it seems that artists are reluctant to talk about. That silence leads to baseless assumptions about how an artists life *should* be, Portland artist Gabe Fernandez talks candidly about his work, money, and the importance of social skills in a crafting a successful career a...
Let's talk Money, with Luna Jaffe
August 28, 2014 08:30 - 53 minutes - 21.3 MBCertified Financial Planner and author Luna Jaffe talks to Antrese Wood about why artists feel handicapped when it comes to managing money, plus exercises that have demolished long held scripts that were holding her clients back. http://www.savvypainter.com/34
Hive Gallery Owner, Nathan Cartwright
August 22, 2014 01:04 - 38 minutes - 15.6 MBHive Gallery owner talks candidly about what artists should do before approaching a gallery. Nathan shares how the Hive started and his fascination with mythology. http://savvypainter.com/33
32: Gallery in an Airstream- Taking the Show on the Road
August 14, 2014 17:48 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBBrenda Scallon talks about the Caravan Gallery - Taking the show on the road in a 40 year old Airstream http://savvypainter.com
31: Figurative Painter Hollis Dunlap
August 07, 2014 08:30 - 58 minutes - 23.3 MBHollis Dunlap and Antrese Wood talk about the transition from college to the real world. What Michelangelo and Van Gogh have in common, and a list of other old and current masters. http://savvypainter.com/31
30: Create Visual Content That Spreads with Donna Moritz
August 01, 2014 16:05 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MBDonna Moritz is the go-to gal for creating visual content that spreads like wildfire. In this episode, we talk about the four types of images artists can use to get their work seen. We also talk about tools you can use to create and publish your social media visuals without going insane. http:savvy painter.com/30
29: Tom Wudl
July 24, 2014 19:12 - 1 hour - 25.9 MBThe delusions and fantasies of artists - Tom Wudl pulls no punches. Antrese and Tom talk about galleries, freeing your creativity, and paying full attention to your life. http://savvypainter.com/29
28: Dean Fisher
July 14, 2014 19:53 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBConnecticut 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
27: Art Licensing Expert Tara Reed
July 07, 2014 13:57 - 44 minutes - 17.8 MBTara 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
26: Sketching from Square One author Richard Scott
June 30, 2014 08:00 - 48 minutes - 19.4 MBRichard 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
25: Are you ready for the Press? Media expert Amy Flurry shares her tips.
June 23, 2014 08:00 - 38 minutes - 15.6 MBMedia 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
24: Business of Art with Errol Gerson
June 16, 2014 07:30 - 54 minutes - 23.9 MBErrol 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
23: Watercolorist Carolyn Lord, Part 2
June 12, 2014 22:50 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBPart 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
22: Stuart Shils
June 06, 2014 06:16 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBAn 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
21 Peggi Kroll Roberts
May 29, 2014 17:42 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBFigurative 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 a...
20: William Wray- From Comic Book Art to Fine Art
May 22, 2014 14:30 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBUrban 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.
19: Jon Morrow on Blogging for Artists
May 20, 2014 03:42 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBJon 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