The Creative Endeavour

As a professional full time oil painter I spend a lot of time listening to artist podcasts. Andrew’s is by far my favorite. He covers so many topics and asks great questions of his guests. It’s been really helpful to me! I often listen as I walk through the wood here in South Eastern Iowa as my inspirational start to the day before I hit the studio. Andrew is 100% the best interviewer not to mention a fantastic painter. Keep it up Andrew 👏🏻

Always enjoy this podcast and find Andrew’s art, discussions, and teaching incredibly valuable. As someone that works in social media it’s always fascinating to hear someone who’s had a little success talk about why they think they’ve succeeded. It can be disorienting. I would say Patrick comes off as someone that has somewhat of rosey view about Instagram’s motivations and what meaning can be derived from a post that “performs” on the platform (in terms of market and value). He sounds like a lot of people who have sort of unconsciously delegated decision making and meaning making to Instagram or similar platforms. Something I find terribly flawed. I don’t even know if he truly believes what he suggests about deciding if your art is good or getting in front of the right audience based on what Instagram arbitrarily decides about those things. All things are not equal. Instagram is a flawed research tool. The algorithm has a monetary intent informed by distraction. It wants users on platform as long as possible. It is not an impartial player that just reflects reality in an unbiased way. It’s strange when people talk about it like that implicitly. The algorithm is a distraction machine. That’s it’s primary function. Deriving meaning beyond that is very squishy. Many artists with huge followings make no money from it and waste enormous amounts of time. In many ways they fuel the machine for free under the guise of building an audience or reach. There are good things about it but there’s a lot of bad and it’s very fickle. If it works for a person, good. I’d be cautious about making broad conclusions about that phenomenon though. It’s strange how many people buy into serving the algorithm almost without question. All hail lord algorithm lol. Popularity helluva drug.

Tisch brings a warm and engaging style to each episode, effortlessly drawing out the rich experiences and insights of his guests. What truly sets this podcast apart is its focus on real-world stories from practicing professional artists. These are not just tales of success but honest accounts of the struggles, triumphs, and everyday realities of living an artist’s life. Listening to episodes like the one with Maria Brophy, I was struck by the depth and relevance of the discussions. Maria’s journey, shared with such candor and insight, provided not only a deep dive into the art business but also a personal perspective that resonated with me on many levels. Whether you’re an established artist or just starting out, “The Creative Endeavor” offers a wealth of knowledge and encouragement. It’s a reminder that while the artistic journey can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to maximize their success and find balance in their art career.

This is my favorite art related podcast that I listen to. It really helps pass the time in the studio and gives great insight into so many artists lives and work. Lots of great nuggets of wisdom and practical advice. Keep it up!

I don’t mind that two of my favorite YouTube painters are crypto-bros and globalist conspiracy theorists, but to spend two hours foisting a commercial for crypto while trying to represent it as “this is just how we talk when we hang out” is maddening. Yes, yes, there are almost twenty minutes of apologia at the front end warning us that there will be strong opinions expressed about “what’s going on right now.” It’s still insulting to the listener’s intelligence, because we’re assured this is just two friends talking about what concerns them. No harm, no foul, right? Wrong. The episode is clearly a cynical ploy to lure the gullible into the Ponzi scheme. First off, friends don’t talk like a QVC segment (“hey, tell me again about this thing I’ve already told the audience I know because it’s BLOWING MY MIND, help me understand it!”). Secondly, they’re endorsing something they admit they don’t understand (their attempts at explaining macroeconomics make it even clearer)…they go down the checklist crypto nuts use all the time without addressing any counter arguments, which to the truly critical thinker should raise a red flag. Hey, good for you for making cash on the scam. More power to you, that’s capitalism. But don’t insult the intelligence and goodwill of your listeners to force an infomercial about something you barely understand upon them. At least be honest about your motives. Unsubscribed, here and on YouTube.