Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

Episode 164: The $20,000 Decision I Made With Zero Proof It Would Work

In 2019, Jodie spent $20,000 on a program she could not really afford, terrified and with zero proof it would work. That decision turned into $250,000 in revenue that yea

Episode 163: Playing Small Isn't Humility, It's Fear In A Costume

You've sold your work. You might even have a waitlist. So why do you still talk about your art like it's a hobby you squeeze in around your real life? That's not humility

Episode 162: She Called Herself an Artist for the First Time ft. Sue White

Six years ago, Sue White picked up a paintbrush for the first time. Before that, she spent decades building a career in the furniture/design industry that came with a lot

Episode 161: Why Perfecting Your Art First Is Stalling Your Career

If you think you have to perfect your art before you let yourself think about the business side, Jodie has news for you: that belief is not protecting your work, it's sta

Episode 160: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in Your Art Business

If you have been waiting to feel ready before you invest in your art business, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. Jodie shares the story of the moment

Episode 159: Turning Grief Into Gold: One-on-One Coaching with Erika Person

What if the parts of your story you've been hiding are exactly what makes your work impossible to ignore? In this coaching call episode, Jodie sits down with artist, Er

Episode 158: What Five Years in Tuscany Taught Me About Betting on Yourself

Jodie just wrapped her fifth year hosting a painting workshop in Citta della Pieve, Italy, and this episode is not the trip recap you expect. It is the story of a wall th

Episode 157: How to Build Real Buzz Around Your Art (Without Chasing the Algorithm)

You've been posting. You've been showing up. And it still feels like no one is paying attention. After 23 years in the art industry, Jodie can tell you creating buzz ar

Episode 156: The Layering Mistake That's Making Your Abstract Art Look Flat (And How to Fix It)

Most abstract painters think layering means adding more. More color. More texture. More paint. But there's a version of layering that suffocates a painting, and a versi

Episode 155: Why Your Creative Block Won't Go Away (And Exactly How to Fix It)

If you've stepped away from your creative practice, whether it's been two weeks, two months, or two years, this episode is for you. Here's what Jodie wants you to know:

Episode 154: How to Show Up Consistently Without Losing Joy ft. Cindy Wysocki

Artists don't quit because they lack talent. They quit because somewhere along the way, they lost joy.  In this powerful coaching call, Jodie sits down with Honest Art®

Episode 153: Painting Composition Mistakes: Why Your Art Feels Off (And How to Fix It)

Your paintings might not be boring because you lack skill. They might be boring because you're overworking them.  In this episode, Jodie dives into a totally different

Episode 152: One-on-One Coaching with Molly Wyatt: How to Get Your Art Seen (Online, Offline, and Without an Art Degree)

You don't need more talent to become a real artist. You need to stop waiting for permission.  In this episode, I sit down with emerging artist Molly Wyatt for a live co

Episode 151: Why Your Paintings Look Flat (And How to Create Depth Instead)

Your paintings aren't flat because you lack talent. They're flat because you're missing a few powerful tools. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest frustr

Episode 150: Want Your Colors to Look Like Fine Art? The Magic is in The Mud!

If your paintings feel flat or chaotic, your colors might be the problem, and the fix is messier than you think.  Let's talk about the thing most artists try to avoid a

Episode 149: 22 Years As An Artist: What I'll Never Do Again

22 years as an artist taught me this: what you stop doing matters just as much as what you start.  There is no shortcut to building a sustainable art career.  What lo

Episode 148: Longevity for Artists: The Science of Staying Creative, Sharp & Energized with Alan Graves [DoNotAge.org]

If you don't have energy, you don't have art. Let's talk about how to stay sharp, creative, and energized as you age. Here's something most artists don't think about un

Episode 147: How Artists Get Into Galleries: Insider Tips with Art Advisor Logan Dix

Getting gallery representation isn't about talent alone. This episode covers what galleries are actually looking for. I'm sitting down with art advisor and former galle

Episode 146: The #1 Painting Mistake: Choosing Color Over Value

If your paintings feel flat, it's not your color. It's your values. And this mistake is keeping your art stuck. Let's have a little heart-to-heart, artist to artist.

Episode 145: How Your Mindset Impacts Art Pricing: One-On-One Coaching with Jennifer Cupp

Art pricing isn't just math. It's mindset. Listen to a real coaching session that will help you charge more without spiraling. In this episode, I'm doing something new.