Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

This episode goes out to all the representational artists out there. Whether you paint chickens, cows, cars, or flowers, I hate to break it to you, but your work is probably missing one REALLY import…

Ready to see what happens when you combine fun, creativity, and friends? That’s what I’m getting into on this episode of the Honest Art Podcast. 

On April 11th, I’ll be hosting the Power of Three, a …

On this episode, I’m challenging the notion that, in order to be happy, we have to have the things we want. Instead, what if we focused on being the person who made those things possible? 

As artists…

Thinking it’s time to break into the teaching side of art? Workshops are the perfect way to get your feet wet and see what it’s all about. And in this episode, I’ll share some of my best tips for hos…

What does it mean when a piece of art “has it”? When you hear people say, “I get it”? To someone who doesn’t understand abstract art, it can feel like everyone else is speaking a language you don’t —…

What’s keeping you stuck? Is it your fear of failure? Or your fear of success? 

Or maybe — and hear me out on this one — it’s the fear of something else entirely. Something we’re using “fear” and “su…

When I first picked up the paintbrush, I had no idea how much art would one day impact my life. At first, painting was just a fun hobby, a way to add some me time in my life. I didn’t know that it wo…

You’re in for a treat with this episode, because I’m joined by the amazingly talented Warwick Saint, award-winning photographer, painter, and mixed media artist! We discuss Warwick’s journey and evol…

I’m a big believer in doing things with intention, and that includes the art supplies I buy. I know all too well how easy is to drop big money on art supplies you don’t need. 

So in this episode, I’m…

There’s nothing quick and easy about abstract expressionist art. 

We MUST avoid falling into the trap of thinking that our most honest art can come in “5 minutes or less.” This isn’t a hot and ready …

What do you think makes your work unique as an artist? Is it the style you paint in, like abstract work or oil pastel paintings? Or is it something much deeper than that?

I’ll spoil this one for you:…

It’s time we stop making excuses, y’all. You’re not stalled out on social media for your art because you’re too old, too inexperienced, or even because of the algorithm. It might actually be you — be…

“Honest Art” is a phrase I use often. What started out as a simple hashtag is now the motto for my business and my life. 

But after almost two seasons of the Honest Art Podcast, I realized I haven’t …

Are you afraid to come out of the art closet? 

I get it — I’ve been there. I was scared to call myself an artist and open myself to the eye-rolls and the “Get a real job” comments. But you know what’…

Painting and hoping is not a strategy.

You can’t just paint a beautiful picture and HOPE that someone finds it. We as artists need to put ourselves out there and CREATE our own opportunities. Because…

Sex and creativity…what do they have in common? Turns out, a LOT more than you may think. But how do we tap into those similarities? And how can we use them to improve BOTH? Even both at the same tim…

Is resolve the only thing you need to find success as an artist? Nope.

In fact, I see so many artists hustling day in and day out (myself included, once upon a time). Despite all their work, they’re …

Is it ever too late to start (or start over)? My guest, a widely talented artist named Betty Franks, doesn’t think so. 

Betty worked in customer service management for YEARS before she ever picked a …

Rejection: What can we learn from it?

THAT is the question we need to be asking, not “How can I avoid rejection?” Because we can’t — failure and rejection are just parts of life. It’s also a part of …

Ever heard the saying, “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard?” As an artist, you might not think about your art as “hard work” — but it is. And hard work requires showing up consiste…