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Brush Work
by Stephanie Scott
Host Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of being an artist and demystifies the path of the creative career. Look forward to chats about art theory, sustainable creating practices, and social media skills for your art business. Segments include: the monthly Art Book Club, tips about live streaming on Twitch, interviews with successful creative types, and much more.
Episodes
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Summer Art Marathon - 92 Days of Improving Your Art
The 2025 Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. A project designed to establish a daily creative practice, bring your ideas into reality, and make some artistic friends along the way. Join the Summer Art Marathon discord here: https://discord.gg/Rp7UxqZH92 Instagram:...
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The World Is Ending; Keep Making Art
A plea for you to keep making art despite everything trying to get you to stop. Don’t stop creating! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio....
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How To Write An Artist Statement, With Examples!
Get the full notes and written examples on my website, here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork I hope these tips and examples were helpful! If you want me to edit your artist statement, please visit Brush Work’s Patreon! You can get editing for under $10 where I will go over grammar, tone,...
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Art Book Club: Working Girl: On Selling Art And Selling Sex
Visual Nomad and I chat about Working Girl by Sophia Giovannitti. We talk about boundaries, the vagueness of selling art, and knowing your worth. Recorded live on Twitch, edited for the podcast~ This episode contains mature themes, but no explicit content. Find...
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Quitting the day job to be an artist with Isaac Prior
Becoming a full time artist takes money, time, and guts. In this interview with Isaac Prior, we chat about: planning to quit, the pressure your art has as a source of money, and the kinds of responses to expect when you make art your full time gig. Find Isaac: Website…
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Jennifer Ament
I’m delighted to introduce my next guest, a Seattle Art Powerhouse and inspiration for going against tradition- Jennifer Ament! Join us in a talk about painting with adhd, selling art on Instagram, and facing our creative fears. Find Jennifer Ament: https://www.jenniferament.com/ Instagram:...
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Questions for Creativity - A 30 day journaling challenge for artists
Looking for a journaling challenge that focus on creativity? Tired of morning pages that give you 0 direction on what to write about? Join Questions for Creativity! A 30 day journaling challenge to help you connect with your inner artist. How it works: Every day you’ll get a new question…
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Art Book Club: A Giacometti Portrait
Can I work on your Artist Statement? Email me with the subject "Artists Statement" and include your statement and a picture of your art or a link to your social media page/website. Limit 5 artists, will close when goal reached or November 1st. [email protected] Host and artist…
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How To Talk About Your Art
Speaking for your artwork in a way that isn’t pretentious or cringy takes practice and a good mindset. In today’s episode of Brush Work, I go over a few scenarios where you might be called to talk about your art, and how to approach them with confidence. Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord…
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What defines a painting? with Niki Keenan
At what point does a painting become a sculpture? Is it limited to the material of paint or the surface it’s created on? In today’s episode of Brush Work, Niki Keenan chats with me about her sculptural paintings, the forest, and the importance of light. https://www.nikikeenan.com/...
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You've Got To Visit This Space For Creatives In NYC
Looking for a great place to meet creative people in NYC? Visit Salon 21! Imagine a haven where artists, designers, and visionaries converge to engage in stimulating discussions, savor delectable cuisine, and foster meaningful connections. The space will transport you to a modern-day incarnation…
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Art Book Club: The Art Thief
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a riveting true crime art story that will make you question the idea of how artwork is shown, how you would feel if your creative work was stolen, and your opinions on museums. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with...
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The Best Way To Price Your Art
There are so many things to consider when selling art that pricing can feel overwhelming. In todays episode we go through 4 different pricing structures and break down the pros and cons of each. Need help with your pricing? Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives:...
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Never Be Out Of Ideas
Ever get frustrated with the blank canvas? Tired of your ideas failing to look right? This exercise will ensure you always are improving your creativity and never leave you feeling lost! Get the template:...
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How to find time to paint
Making time to make art can be tricky when all of your hours feel used up. In this episode of Brush Work we go over 3 exercises to help you find time to paint in just 7 days. Need more help finding painting time? Join the discord and let us help you figure out a new creative schedule! Join the…
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Art Book Club: The Only Art Books You'll Ever Need
They say you can't learn to paint by reading, but surly some expert knowledge wont go amiss. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New…
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How To Make Prints of Your Art
Making fine art prints of your paintings can be daunting, but with a little prepwork you’ll be making prints in no time. Picture Salon: https://www.picturesalon.com/ Printful: https://www.printful.com/a/cheerssteph Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career…
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Starting Painting With ZERO Experience
Are you interested in making art, but have no painting experience? Want to start painting, but not sure what supplies to get? Today I’ve invited acrylic painter Jennifer Arzt to join me in a crash course on getting started in painting! We cover materials, classes, mindsets, and daily practices in...
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Art Book Club: Make Your Art No Matter What
Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Find Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens:...
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Stop Wasting Paint
Ever been afraid of wasting your nice art materials? Do you have boxes of colors and supplies that have been waiting on shelves for years? This episode is for you! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices,...
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Learning Gouache Painting In 30 Days
I spent 30 day learning how to paint with Gouache and this is what I learned! This episode is best watched on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEC5fbl18kPblyR7q0Spjxg Interested in the Summer Art Marathon? Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives…
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How To Support Artists For Free
Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives:...
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Seasons of Creativity
I stopped painting, but I’m still calling myself a painter. I’m in the middle of a season of rest, where my urgency to paint is gone- but I still have lots of Ideas. In this episode of Brush Work, I talk about how creativity has seasons and how I’m preparing to return to my art. Summer Art...
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Returning To Art with Tracy Allegro
After taking a near 20 year hiatus, Tracy Allegro returned to her painting with a zeal and dedication that hasn’t let up since. Join us in a conversation on the importance of joy, how art never really leaves your life, and why you should pick up the paint brush again. Find Tracy Allegro:...
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Art Book Club: Get The Picture
A book for the art curious. Join Jen and I in a discussion on Get The Picture, where we talk about how tiny the art world is, how context matters more than the plaque on a wall, and what we learned from reading this book. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art...
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The Artists Guide to Flow State
This audio guide into flow state is for artists who need some directed focus. The first part is an explanation on what flow is and side effects that can happen when you are in flow state. Included is tips for getting into flow outside of the studio, how to practice flow in the future, and a 10…
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Summer Art Marathon - 92 Days of Improving Your Art
The Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. Each day of the marathon you will complete an drawing, a painting, a comic, a piece of a cross stitch, a digital rendering, or something else that relates to your core Project. Choose Easy (30 days), Medium (61 days), or Hard (92 days). Then pick an art...
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Forests and Nourishment with Patty Haller
Ever feel awkward talking about your art at gatherings? Do you love art about forest systems? In todays episode of @brushworkpod, @pattyhaller and I talk about post-show crash, her history in forestry, and the small piece of advice that launched her creative career. Find Patty: Website:...
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Sentimentality and Stories
In this episode I talk about the story of having a pen pal for 7 years, why authenticity will help you connect with your collectors, and why you should share you stories with enthusiasm. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including:...
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Art Book Club: The Entanglement
This month on Art Book Club we read The Entanglement by Alva Noe. Join Visualnomad and I in a discussion on judgement, perception, and how life influences artists. Alva’s website: https://www.alvanoe.com/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics...
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The Weekly Research Hour
Once I implemented a weekly time to research topics in art, my creative work bloomed. In today’s episode I go over how I like to research and where I go looking for great information~ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable...
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Why You Need Hotjar
I highly recommend watching the Youtube version of this podcast episode! https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Using this changed the way I look at websites. The analytics you get with your website can only take you so far. With Hotjar you get heatmaps and recordings of how your art…
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How To Make Instagram Work For YOU
Instagram can be really frustrating for artists, or the best thing for their business. It all depends on how you approach the app. In today’s episode I show you how I use Instagram to promote my art, build relationships with clients, and how I get a professional feeling to my page. Highly…
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5 Art Exercises to QUICKLY Improve Your Painting Skills
After going to many kinds of painting education sources over the last decade, I’ve come up with a list of 5 exercises that will bring you more sensitivity to light, give you better color control, speed up your painting process, and more! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the…
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Art Book Club: The Creative Act
In this episode of Art Book Club, Jennifer and I dig into The Creative Act. We chat about artistic competition, how to get out of a creative rut, why we didn’t like the Buddhist undertones, and how to keep play in your artistic practice. Find The Creative Act:...
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Facing The Blank Canvas
Ever feel paralyzed by not knowing what to say, to paint, to create? Ever have a blank canvas, a blank audio file, a blank sheet of music staring at you with no creativity in sight? This episode is for you! Your guide to facing the blank canvas: Acknowledge that It’s super normal to feel...
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Push Periods
How to prep for a push period: Set really specific goals Prioritize what needs to get done Set an A list and a B list. A- Things that MUST get done (The reason you are in a push period) B- Things that would be nice to get done Remove normal life boundaries Make a schedule Slot in A list items…
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Embracing Vulnerability with Drie Chapek
I’m thrilled to have Drie Chapek on today’s episode of Brush Work podcast. Join us in a discussion about switching from oil to acrylic painting, how our bodies change our art, showing at multiple galleries, being a thrifty art buyer, and the power of the studio visit. Mentioned in the episode:...
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Art Book Club: How To Be An Artist
In this episode of Art Book Club, Stephanie talks about themes inspired by this short read including creativity and rest, no wasted days, and being prepared to be lucky. Find How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49872803-how-to-be-an-artist Host and artist...
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Managing Multiple Income Streams with Kristin Rae Cronic
Kristin Rae Cronic joins me in a conversation about balancing income with happiness, starting a live wedding painting business, publishing a book, knowing where to spend your time, and the power of sending a cold email. Find Kristin Online: https://www.kristincronicart.com/...
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Directing An Artist Residency with Beulah van Rensburg
Mentioned in the episode: Handkerchief project: https://www.instagram.com/winnievanderrijn/ Symposium: https://marthacashman.com/international-symposiums/ Dada show: http://www.allisonbeda.com/fakegallery Find Beulah online: https://www.instagram.com/beulahvanrensburg...
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Having Confidence In Building Your Artist Website with Jennifer Arzt
Today’s episode features an abstract painter I met at Chateau d’Orquevaux, Jennifer Arzt. We talk about making your own deadlines, the benefits of having a newsletter, and why you need a great artist website. Want help with your artist website? Jennifer’s program will help you figure out Why you...
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Art Book Club: Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?
Find Why have there been no great women artists? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53967929-why-have-there-been-no-great-women-artists Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and…
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Advice From Inside The Chateau Orquevaux Art Residency
In today’s episode I’ve interviewed the entire November 2023 cohort and asked them 4 questions regarding their experience at the Chateau d’Orquevaux Artist & Writers Residency. We go over expectations, what they accomplished, what they wished they had brought, and what are they going to change in...
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Art goals for a new year
Today I break down my goals for 2024! Topics include Art business, personal finance, fitness, and more. Do you have an interesting goal for the new year? Tell me in the comments! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable...
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Chateau d'Orquevaux Art Residency Review and Daily Audio Diary
In November of 2023 I spent a month at the Chateau d’Orquevaux artists and writers residency. I had applied the year before in hope that the second time was the charm and that I’d get the chance to visit the worlds most beautiful artist residency. Getting in was the biggest delight and saving up...
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Facing The Full Human Condition with Grace Athena Flott
Join me in a conversation with Seattle Artist, Grace Athena Flott about painting the disabled figure, having the guts to talk about hard topics, her studio practice, why she’s taken a month off of painting, and her new show at the Port of Seattle. Find Grace: https://www.graceathenaflott.com/ New...
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Art Book Club: The Agony and the Ecstasy
“Talent is cheap; dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.” ― Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy Find The Agony and the Ecstasy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/321552.The_Agony_and_the_Ecstasy Complete poems and selected letters of Michelangelo:...
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Selling Art At Conventions with Brittany Torres
Have you ever wanted to sell your artwork at a convention? Join me in a discussion with fantasy artist Brittany Torres on selling artwork with a booth, entering convention art shows, and general advice for artists looking to enter this new realm of sales. Find Brittany: Brittany’s TikTok:...
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Host Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of being an artist and demystifies the path of the creative career. Look forward to chats about art theory, sustainable creating practices, and social media skills for your art business. Segments include: the monthly Art Book Club, tips about live streaming on Twitch, interviews with successful creative types, and much more.
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