Ep: 9 Making Art on Your Own Terms with Sergio Gomez

In this episode I sit down with Sergio Gomez, an artist, curator, and coach who shares how he sees his art career as all one thing, the studio, the gallery, the education, the coaching, and the curation. Sergio talks about recently returning from Chicago, where he was one of 33 artists invited to paint replicas of the ancient Olmec heads as part of a public art project celebrating Mexican heritage. We talk about how he started Gallery 33 Contemporary, his coaching program with his wife, how mindset affects success, and why it's okay not to make art every day. Sergio shares how augmented reality and NFTs have played a role in his creative work, and how being an artist on a mission means showing up to create even when you’re not sure. In this episode we talk about ✨ The 33 Olmec Heads project and how it became a self-imposed residency ✨ How Gallery 33 Contemporary and artist coaching began with a business workshop ✨ Why mindset and confidence are essential for an artist's success ✨ Augmented reality art using the Artivive app and how it brings work to life ✨ Why NFTs were exciting and why he stopped making them ✨ How he uses push and pull cycles for creating and selling work ✨ The importance of multiple streams of income not just one ✨ Why writing and making help clarify your mission ✨ “I’m an artist on a mission. I get to do this.” This conversation is full of cycles, self-trust, and the reminder that you have to make work — even when you're not exactly sure what it is. Connect with Sergio:Instagram: @sergiogomezart Connect with Me:Instagram: @thejustinealmarazWebsite: justinealmaraz.comYouTube: Justine Art StudioMore conversations like this are on the way. Stay tuned.