82. Andrea Holmes Part 1: How to Grow as an Artist

Andrea is a Muralist, Fairy Art Mother, and Bird Lady in McKinney, Texas. You can find her on Instagram @aholmesartstudio, on her website aholmesartstudio.com, by email at [email protected], or eavesdropping near one of her many downtown murals.

How to grow your career as an artist:

• Follow jealous feelins and connect with artists on the path you want to walk
• Show up to the easel, to the festivals, to the internet, to the places people are looking for art
• Find the next stepping stone and leap to it, over and over
• Don't be afraid to lean on someone (roommate, partner, parents) or get a non-art job if it means that you get to be an artist and make art

Also: brightening someone's day is important work. And if you want to paint murals? Find a wall and get the paint!

Want some art community? Join the art club at patreon.com/arthorsepod, where we're cheering for you and your big juicy creative dreams. Find Art Horse on Instagram @arthorsepod. Ask Jess ANYTHING at [email protected].

We mention:

• Andrea's murals (scroll down to see the 100 foot long 'Texas Sol'): https://www.aholmesartstudio.com/murals
• Andrea's episode of The Spiritual Artist with Chris Miller: https://thespiritualartistpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1003012/9304299
• Guido Van Helten, HUGE MURALS: https://www.guidovanhelten.com/
• Julia Cameron
• Lisa Congdon