BrushStrokes of Being
Brushstrokes of Being: Art is the Cradle of Our Soul teels the stories of art, artists and has conversations with people in the arts.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Art Talk – It’s A Personal Choice
In Episode 24, I discuss the fear of using oil without having the proper knowledge and experience. using either oil or acrylic to paint is a very personal choice based on knowledge and experience.
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00:18:45 |
Tue 23 Aug 2022
Art Talk – Perfectionism
In episode 23, I talk about Perfectionism. How it ruins the flow and how you can deal with it if that is something you deal with as an artist.
“Details make perfection, and perfection is not a de…
00:10:12 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Art Talk – Showing Up
In episode 22 of Art Talk, I talk about Showing Up.
A wise mentor told me that 80% of success is showing up. What does that mean? That’s my talk of today and I also will give you something that c…
00:10:14 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
I Know You Can Do It
In episode 21, I talk about how, against all odds, I studied music, and art anyway. Why that is and why I know you can do that too. It is all about the mindset.
Let me ask you. Do you want to gr…
00:10:42 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Artists do not need to struggle
In our last episode, I promised to do an episode about expressionism. However, last week has brought me so much information and knowledge and experience that is important for us as artists, that I d…
00:15:17 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Art As Commodity?
In episode 19, I discuss the type of art collecting that has nothing to do with the pure love of art but with investing for financial rewards solely. Art As Commodity pushed prices to the limit by h…
00:07:29 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
Art Talk – Part 2 Abstract Art
In Episode 18 I discuss Abstract art and its history. I give examples of a few artists who became famous for their abstract art and share tips on how to learn to look at it to decide if that is what…
00:12:51 |
Tue 12 Jul 2022
Art Talk – Part 1 why training the eye makes you a better art collector
This is episode 17 of Art talk, the first of a series I do for an upcoming workshop for art collectors or aspiring art collectors/investors. In this first episode, I introduce myself and talk about …
00:10:36 |
Tue 05 Jul 2022
Monumental Art
This is episode 16 of Art Talk. Today I talk about Monumental Art and drawing self-portraits live in front of a mirror daily. This is a challenge because I use a tool I never work with, a pencil.
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00:09:25 |
Tue 28 Jun 2022
Interview with Artist Kelli Folsom
In Episode 15 of Art Talk, I have a lovely interview with artist Kelli Folsom.
Kelli Folsom is an American artist and she is wildly known for her still life paintings. She won multiple awards, of…
Tue 21 Jun 2022
The Power of Painting Self-Portraits
In episode 14 I discuss the power of painting self-portraits, and how it will deepen your process. It is a way to come to the simplicity of the other end of complexity.
Find my work on:
* Webs…
00:10:14 |
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Mastering your Art and Entrepreneurial Skills
In Episode 13 I discuss the importance of mastering your art and entrepreneurial skills to become either a professional artist or to get better and better as an artist. You also have to master entre…
00:14:58 |
Tue 07 Jun 2022
Art Talk – Interview with Artist Zita Schlegel
In episode 12, I have Artist Zita Schlegel as my guest. Artist from Germany, and lover of animals, she paints the most beautiful animal portraits. From dogs, cats and horses to wild animals with who…
00:26:52 |
Tue 31 May 2022
A Conversation with Sheryl Benjy
In episode 11 of Art Talk, I have a Conversation with Sheryl Benjy.
Sheryl Benjy is an abstract impressionistic painter, body painter, creative coach & creative educator dedicated to bringing ins…
01:00:11 |
Tue 24 May 2022
Values and Identity
In episode 10 of Art Talk, Values and Identity, I discuss the values we have, need to have and build our identity as artists and why that is necessary.
Values and identity, why are they important…
Tue 17 May 2022
Art Talk – Eat Your Audience
In Episode 9 of the Art Talk podcast, I will tell you the story of eating your audience. How I did this with music and how I had to learn it with visual art.
* Website* Instagram* Facebook* Patre…
Tue 10 May 2022
Making The Invisible Visible
This is episode 8 of Art Talk and today I talk about Making The Invisible Visible
In relation to this episode, I can reveal that I am about to start a pilot course on how to approach painting a p…
00:10:09 |
Tue 03 May 2022
A Conversation with Susie Nathanson
In Episode 7 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Susie Nathanson
“That figure is most admirable which by its actions best expresses the passion that animates it”-Leonardo Da Vinci
Susannah…
Tue 26 Apr 2022
Art Talk – What Art Marketing Really Means
In episode 6 of Art Talk, I give you 3 tips and discuss what art marketing really means.
“MAR-KET-ING = an accelerated version of the experiences that led you to believe in your offer”
From as…
00:10:39 |
Tue 19 Apr 2022
Re-invent Yourself
In Episode 5 Re-Invent Yourself, I talk about how the late David Hillman Curtis, who passed yesterday 10 years ago, showed me that re-inventing yourself as an artist is important. Many have done so…
Wed 13 Apr 2022
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