Fork in the Road between starving and thriving artist
Discover what’s at the Fork in the Road between starving and thriving artist.
I’m Andy, and I’m a kids book illustrator obsessed with the concept of how you can change course from that of the starving artist to the path of the thriving artist.
I believe all the answers are out there right in front of us in the artists we know and love. Because as they say success leaves clues, so I’m becoming part detective and part guinea pig. As each week I’ll be interviewing artists that are making money, surviving and thriving. Then I'll be implementing what I learn in my own creative practice.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 16 minutes
- Episodes
- 131
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Camping on your creativity - getting inspired and overcoming artists block
Discover the benefits of getting out in nature and how it can help you become a thriving artist
00:13:05 |
Sun 28 Apr 2024
The Unhappy Perfectionist
Ever feel like your blank page or blank canvas is plotting against your happiness? Fear not, fellow artist! Embrace the quirks, work with your imperfections and enjoy the chaos. Because in a future o…
00:08:08 |
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Using Art to Relax
After buying our cafe/art gallery almost one year ago, I’ve virtually had no time to relax. The business was open seven days a week and open from six every morning. So I’ve been working those hours a…
00:04:32 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
I should make art
I should be finishing my kids book, but instead I’m writing this blog post.
One word I’d like to give up is should, ‘I should really do that’ . The word ‘should’ feels like an obligation to do somet…
00:05:45 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
The Starving Artist Myth
I guess I do have a grudge dating back to my early years in school. It’s not really with anyone or anything, It’s more of an opinion widely held by the community I grew up in, where being an artist w…
00:05:26 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Artistic Longevity
I’ve never been one to get excited about travelling. I hate planes, confined spaces and crowds. And if I wanted to have a relaxing holiday, I definitely wouldn’t journey to another part of the world.…
00:05:25 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Creating Creative Space
My dream home would have to include an art studio. I’ve never had an art studio so it’s an exciting new concept for me. But rather than it being this big mess of works, collected objects and art clut…
00:07:41 |
Sun 08 Oct 2023
Create an Art Habit
Apparently it takes 21 days to create a habit and 90 days to make something a permanent lifestyle change. So I’ve got a goal to work towards with my ‘make art everyday’ challenge that I have set myse…
00:07:30 |
Mon 25 Sep 2023
The key to consistently making art everyday
There are so many benefits to making art everyday. For me creating is something that I need to do for my mental health, because like so many creative people if you aren’t creating you become miserabl…
00:04:52 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Art Life Balance
After sharing my version of art guilt on my previous blog what I didn’t expect was that virtually everyone has an opposite version of art guilt. They feel guilty when they don’t create art, not when …
00:04:46 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Art Guilt
The shame. The guilt. It ain’t a way for fully grown adult to behave.Surely there’s something more productive you can be doing with your time. Cleaning the house, Folding the tea towels, Grooming the…
00:07:03 |
Tue 19 Sep 2023
Art Therapy with Dawn Petty
Join myself and Dawn Petty as we talk about Art therapy and her broad range of traditional and digital art styles that include embracing the new landscape of NFT’s on VoiceHQ. Dawn on VoiceHQ https:/…
00:55:02 |
Tue 24 May 2022
Pricing your NFT Art with Tray Fisk
On today’s podcast I chat with NFT artist Tray Fisk about authenticity, supporting the art community around you and how to price your NFTs. We are both creating art on the new platform VoiceHQ and we…
01:11:27 |
Thu 12 May 2022
Do what you love and… Artist Chat with Patattoune
I chat with thriving artist Patattoune about the importance of doing the work you love. The benefits and difficulties with running an Etsy art store and why we should be embracing the addictive natur…
00:39:09 |
Sun 12 Dec 2021
Art Markets and Fan Art with Darrell Merrill - The Nerd Artist
In today’s podcast I chat with Darrell Merrill the nerd artist about what it’s like selling your art at markets and conventions and also about the joys and perils of doing commission work. Please che…
00:36:42 |
Fri 03 Dec 2021
Should you vlog, blog or podcast? Why not do it all?
I'm starting the daily vlog again and I started off ages ago doing a one minute daily vlog and then I would compile them all at the end of the week into a seven minute podcast and then I would use al…
00:06:49 |
Tue 30 Nov 2021
The benefits of old school artist marketing in the modern world
Good old-fashioned paper newsletters, posted in an envelope to a person's address… Who would've thought? It’s just such an amazing idea.
In an age where people's emails are bombarded by junk, spam …
00:07:24 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Motivational Tips For Artists
Artists of Instagram share their tips on how to stay motivated and have a productive creative practice. To get involved in the conversation please join me on Instagram https://instagram.com/andycmars…
00:21:25 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Difficulties As An Artist And How To Overcome Them
In today’s podcast I talk about the many difficulties we face as artists and talk about possible ways to overcome them. To join future podcasts and discussions please check out my Instagram Stories h…
00:30:43 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
The artists guide to staying motivated
Questions asked on my YouTube sketchy livestream, while I’m illustrating the second Elijah and Crumpet kids book. To ask your questions, drop into my YouTube channel at 9:00pm ACST https://youtube.co…
00:06:59 |
Sun 05 Sep 2021
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