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candy colored studio episode #58 - no more apologies
There are so many things that we apologize for as artists...but are these apologies for sharing our work on social media, sending emails, or just for our pricing...are they helping us or are they actually harming us and our art biz? In this episode, i’ll talk about 5 things i’ve caught myself apologizing for in my career...the crazy thing was realizing that i wasn’t the only one doing it and that i can improve my mindset and practice by recognizing those apologies and using it to improve my outlook and what i’m offering.Â
candy colored studio episode #57 - building our quirky green modern concrete home
have you built a home before? this episode is all about building our quirky modern green concrete home. my husband carl and i had met in architecture school, so it was a big dream...he had just started his own landscape architecture firm, i was painting away, we had 3 littles and were in the middle of our miscarriage streak...but we wanted to build a home on a tight budget that could fit our growing family. when we found old homes we loved, they seemed to need too much to create the spaces we really wanted, so we started looking at empty lots, hired an architect and gave him our paper plans i’d been sketching for years. as with most home builds, we hit lots of roadblocks and learned so very invaluable lessons. we thrifted and salvaged sinks, doors, furniture, left out cabinetry, and phased the building so that we could keep our mortgage as low as possible. there are some unique things as well: a greenhouse attached to the kitchen, a couch and reading area in the kitchen, a bridge, storefront commercial windows, concrete and cork flooring, no AC, no traditional heat, a wood-burning stove, radiant heat, etc...and we’re still working on it all lol.
candy colored studio episode #56 - the campbell collective - amanda louise & marquin: business, friendship, and the intersection of their art and interior design journeys
could you be biz partners with one of your best friends? have you ever had an epic collaboration and wish it had turned into something more? meet the lovely ladies of the campbell collective: interior designer amanda louise and artist marquin campbell. these lovely ladies share their creative journeys, what it takes to come together professionally and as friends (boundaries, expectations, honesty, understanding), what they give up to follow their passions, their schooling journeys, advice for creatives just getting started, authentically navigating social media, how their young children fit into it all, their unsung hero husbands and more.
candy colored studio episode #55 - a decade in the CANDYcolored studio - 10 lessons learned
it’s quite surprising to look back at the past decade and see all that i’ve learned in my art business and career. in this episode, i’ll share 10 ...
candy colored studio episode #54 - our family's last decade: 10 topics and the lessons we've learned
it's crazy to look back at all that has happened over the past decade within our lil' family of 7. in this episode i talk about 10 topics and lessons we've learned this past decade: from our family dynamic, secondary infertility, having twins, building a home, our family's health, parenting, homeschool, owning our own businesses, traveling as a family, losing friends and family, celebrating the marriages of our sisters, to our spritual service, journey, & questions.
candy colored studio episode #53 - chelle gunderson: celebrating the gifts & talents of each family member, working with galleries & paint every day
meet artist momma of 4 "little women": chelle gunderson of tennessee! this dear friend and i originally connected on instagram and then got to meet in person at the utah art market's 135 show. i recently commissioned her to do a floral for me and you'll hear us talk about it in this episode...spoiler, i'm totally in love! you'll also hear what she gives up to follow her dream and the art journey that took her there. chelle started working with galleries this past year and she shares advice and experiences there too. enjoy enjoy!Â
candy colored studio episode #52: 2019 - my art year in review
do you ever look back at your year and take a minute to write down the highs, the lows, the biggest lesson learned and hopes for the future?! here is my version of that in my art journey for 2019. you'll hear about my top 3 things that were the most exciting or had the biggest impact on my success this year. i also share a humbling story of my greatest failure...that in turn, has become the biggest lesson learned in my art biz this year. i'll share shows i participated in, new things tried, outreach opportunities (and how it's actually terrifying for me at times lol), marketing breakthroughs and stats...yes...everything numbers. you'll also get a peek into things i'm looking forward to in 2020 and things i'm working on changing in my art biz.Â
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candy colored studio episode #51: christmas memories and traditions from the candy colored studio
twenty favorite memories and traditions at christmas time...some from my childhood that have continued and others that are new traditions we've started in our own little family. may you savor those sweet memories of christmas past and create new ones with those you love most.
candy colored studio podcast episode 50 - stephanie hock: making the most of your unique creative journey, where to start organizing
meet my friend stephanie hock! shortly after having our twins and jumping back into my art career, i met steph via instagram. soon we were meeting up with other painting gals regularly, swapping art hacks, tools, and forming great friendships. we've planned and participated in shows together and steph has been a great supporter to so many of us.Â
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candy colored studio podcast episode #49: what to do when your artwork is copied, how to cope, protect yourself, & move on
these things that we are creating...it takes so much heart, energy and emotion, no wonder it hurts when we feel someone has copied us...or how we can stress when we feel our art is to similar to someone else’s. here are some things you can do to protect your artwork, how to cope with the copying stress and how to move on. i'll admit that i have only done some of these things...know what your options are and figure out a plan that works best for you.Â
candy colored studio podcast episode #48: shiny paintings and all things painting process & materials!
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recently on instagram i shared how i get my paintings so shiny. it's a question i hear a lot, and after sharing my shine secrets i realized how...
the 100 dollar show at the springville museum of art 2019!
so who’s coming to the 100 dolla holla?!
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thursday december 5th
6:30 - 8 pm
this is my 5th time doing the 100 dollar show! it gets more exciting every year as new artists participate, some return, it's always an amazing group! this year there will be 30+ incredible local artists in the loveliest of places surrounded by the most stunning art, and run by the coolest of museum cool cats.Â
i'll be bringing mini gold framed circles that look so much like my big ones. they each come with a mini easel!Â
and now a lil’ FAQ for you lovely friends you: