Level Up Artists

To frame or not to frame, that is the question! As artists we are faced with thousands of creative decisions with every piece, and to frame or not to frame is one of them too. On today’s episode we g…

Commissioned artwork can be a tricky game. Whether it is a painting, mural, logo, illustration, sculpture, or other type of client work, there’s a significant element of collaboration involved that c…

On this episode we interview art business mentor and author of the Amazon Best Selling book, Art Money & Success, Maria Brophy! We talk about shifting your mindset around money and pricing, building …

Letters of intent are a key component to receiving public art calls, grants, and various artistic opportunities. But what should this letter include? In today’s episode, that is what we discuss! From…

Retaining your image copyrights as an artists is extremely important, not only for legal purposes but also for future income streams! However, what exactly is an image copyright? Although we are not …

On this episode we interview North Carolina painter Michele Yellin. We talk about the impact of going abroad in one's creative development, the benefits of working on multiple art pieces at once, fin…

On this episode we interview hyper feminine artist Ali Hval. We talk about the balance of painting and sculpture in building a body of work, challenging traditional expectations of femininity, making…

Many artists experience the rollercoaster of emotions during their creative career. In today’s episode we talk about the moments of failure that may secretly be breakthroughs in your process and arti…

On this episode we interview artist and muralist, Sarahlaine Calva. We talk about taking Action before you are ready, evolving your creative style through murals, being selective with commission clie…

Making art isn't always easy, but it's a path we choose and one that requires artistic resilience along the way. In today’s episode we discuss the importance of having a learning mindset, leaning int…

Hustling is great, however an important aspect of the creative process that often gets overlooked is the power of pausing to reflect on your work. In today’s episode we discuss the importance of refl…

On this episode we interview interdisciplinary artist Sara Torgison. We talk about advocating for your work in academia, exploring the intersection of ceramics and fiber art, navigating art workshops…

On this episode we interview Artspace’s Creative Director Annah Lee. We talk about shifting one's focus from art making to curating stories, the power of designing the tone of an art exhibition and a…

As working artists, you understand the demands of managing every aspect of your creative business. However, embracing the concept of delegation can be a game changer! In this episode we unpack the ne…

It’s time for our listener questions! In this episode we answer questions from artists and art professionals that we received at Triangle Artworks 2024 Annual SMASH the Arts event. We cover a lot of …

A cybersecurity breach is not a matter of if, but a matter of when in this day in age. In today’s episode we partnered with Triangle Artworks to host a Lunch and Learn presentation where local cybers…

On this episode we interview artist and mental health professional, Lamar Whidbee. We talk about chasing purpose with the work you make, being grounded in storytelling, the feeling of artmaking, the …

On this episode we interview artist and quilter Michelle Wilkie. We talk about the importance of building a community in the art world, making the most out of any opportunity, exploring the intersect…

In today's episode, we explore the intersectionality between art and mental health. It is of course no substitute for professional help, however, in addition to doctor-led treatment, art making can h…