Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

The jump from “real job” to becoming a full-time artist can be scary. And no one really talks about the identity shift that comes with it. 

But on this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I’m talking …

For many of us, we think that life stops as soon as we turn “middle-aged.” We wonder, “Are the good times over?” 

I know this is all too common among artists especially. We wonder if we’ve missed our…

Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to run an art business? It’s not always about slinging paint in the studio. 

Get an inside look here at what it really takes to make it successful. Because the tru…

Have questions about honest art? My process? How I’ve built my art business?

In this episode, I’m answering our listeners’ burning questions about creativity, life, and of course, art.

I answer quest…

I talk a lot about being a rebel and freedom and empowerment. Those are all part of my WHY. But there’s a not-so-bright side to those that really held me back in my early years as an artist. 

Becau…

There’s little I love more than watching my students reflect on their growth, and I’m so honored when they agree to share their experiences! In this episode, I’m joined by Studio Elite art mastermind…

You want to make great art, but what if you feel like everything you make is just… well, fugly?  

As an artist myself, I’ve been in the “fugly stage” so much I should have real estate in it! But I’m …

What does art mean to you? It can be a fun hobby for many. For some, it’s a way to express themselves. And to others, like my guest in this episode, it’s an impetus to healing.

Listen to Becky Joan…

I get it, pricing your art is an uncomfortable topic for a lot of artists. 

You’re worried people won’t buy the higher, but fair, price, so you lowball yourself over and over — until one day, you r…

Art is for everyone — and it can change lives.

That’s what organizations like Art From the Streets are proving, and I LOVE supporting causes that bring art to the people. All people.

That’s why I’m s…

In this episode of the Honest Art Podcast, I sit down with long-time friend and fellow artist, Dr. Kathleen Funk, to talk about what it means to use art as a method of healing.

Kathleen’s experience …

As artists, we want to make art. That’s it. As artists who want to make a living from our art… well, making art is just one part of the equation.

The other part involves sitting in front of our com…

There are plenty of reasons we get stuck as artists. It could be exhaustion. It could be life happening around you. It could be excuses we make because we feel guilty about taking time for ourselves …

Selling your first piece of art is easily the most exhilarating and nerve-wracking experience as an artist. But it’s something that you can’t get enough of once it happens.

If you haven’t sold anythi…

What would it look like if you had the freedom to express your creativity in the most authentic way possible? No restraints, no “should do’s,” no frameworks. Just pure, honest art.

In this week’s epi…

Art school doesn’t teach you everything. I guess that’s true of any education — real-life experience will always win out over textbook learnin’. But if you want to grow an art biz, art school doesn’t…

Most artists will tell you how much they dislike social media, but it’s actually one of the most underrated tools in the art biz world. If you’re looking to get more eyes on your art and sell it to m…

I’m over the starving artist trope, and so is my first-ever guest, Julie Torres! Julie is a fine artist who works with print medium and woven screen print. You may have seen her famous Ruth Bader Gin…

We all know art is FUN, but did you know it can also be therapeutic? 

In this episode, I’m covering how art can help you move stress, whether that’s the day-to-day kind or something a little deeper, …

Do you have what it takes to become an artist? 

Almost 20 years ago, I didn’t think I did. I didn’t go to art school, and I didn’t even start painting until I was 35. Even after years of selling my…