Episodes
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State of the Studio
Sari gives an update on what she's been focusing on with her art-- including a growing YouTube channel and a greater emphasis on Not Sorry Art School-- and what that means for this podcast in 2025. There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long...
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How To Consume Media Like An Artist
In the wake of her previous discussion on Jenny Odell's book How To Do Nothing, Sari discusses her routine for filtering the media and information she takes in without allowing herself to become detached or apathetic to the news. There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency!...
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How To Eliminate Burnout From Your Art Practice
Sari discusses her strategies for overcoming burnout in her art practice, taken from lessons as an artist, mentor and parent. There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of...
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"How To Do Nothing" by Jenny Odell
Sari recounts her takeaways from Jenny Odell's 2019 book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy and how the book's recommendations can be helpful to artists feeling overwhelmed by media and our hunger for constant information dopamine. There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist...
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Ask Sari: How Can I Make Art About Identity?
Sari reaches into her mailbag to answer Kayla B.'s question about grappling with identity in her art and how to authentically share lived experiences by posting paintings online. This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work. Learn painting from me at my online art…
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The Lessons of Doechii
Welcome to Season 3 of the Not Sorry Art podcast! In this first episode of 2025, Sari discusses a recent interview of the rapper Doechii in Rolling Stone and the lessons for artists that can be gleaned from it. This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work. Learn painting...
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Life As An Arts Professional In NYC w/Mac Cumpian
Sari is joined by arts professional Mac Cumpian to discuss her career working multiple art world jobs, including serving as an educator at the Met, working as a studio manager for a prominent NYC artist, teaching adjunct at her alma mater, and more. Mac talks about moving from SE Texas to NYC and...
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Ask Sari: How Can Artists Make Socially Impactful (And Beautiful) Work?
In her first ever call-in episode, Sari answers a listener question about the desire to make visually appealing work that also comments on societal issues in an effort to bring about real change. I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you…
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Summer Book Club Pt. 3: "Get The Picture" by Bianca Bosker
Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the third and final installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss "Get The Picture" by Bianca Bosker. This book is joyous journey into the art world via Bosker, a journalist who takes on multiple art adjacent roles (such as a gallery…
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Making Friends As A Creative with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Sari speaks with friendship coach and author Danielle Bayard Jackson about how creatives can approach friendships that blend personal and professional motives. Danielle is the author of a new book, Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and & Art of Conflict & Connection in Women’s...
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How To Eat An Elephant
Sari discusses how reaching goals as an artist requires patience and the willingness to commit to a small step-by-step journey. I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via...
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Summer Book Club Pt. 2: "Your Brain On Art" by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross
Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the second installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss Your Brain On Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross. This 2023 book is a fascinating peek into the science of neuroaesthetics and how art impacts our lives in myriad ways. I hope you enjoy...
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How To Push Yourself Creatively
Sari discusses how putting limitations on ones creative pursuits can actually be beneficial when building for a long-term art practice. This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry...
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Summer Book Club Pt. 1: "Status and Culture" by W. David Marx
Sari is joined by cultural insights expert Megan E. Collins for their second annual Summer Book Club series. This month's pick is W. David Marx's 2022 book Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion and Constant Change We really enjoyed this book and…
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All About Art Therapy with Pierra Brown
Sari chats with Chicago-based art therapist Pierra Brown about her profession, how she got into art therapy, and some misconceptions associated with the practice. This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :) This episode is...
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Healing Through Art with Brit Chida
Sari is joined by artist/creative Brit Chida to discuss their abstract diagrams and the message of healing and emotional vulnerability behind the work. As Brit describes their art on their website, Brit “makes art as a way to heal and offer back to their community some gifts of resilience.” This...
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You Have To Make Bad Art
Sari addresses the reality for artists that making subpar work is a part of the process and must be dealt with in order to improve. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18 This…
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Optimizing Your Art Space with Artist/Gallery Owner Ella Nilsson
Sari chats with her friend and fellow Austin artist and gallery owner Ella Nilsson about making the most out of an art space for creating art and exhibiting. Ella is a great example of an artist wearing multiple hats as she not only has her practice, but she also owns and operates Hangar Art...
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Do You Need Art School To Be A "Real" Artist?
Sari discusses the myth that artists have to attend art school to be legitimate. She weighs the pros and cons of art school, how she came to major in fine art, and how artists can continue their painting education outside the confines of an institution. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming...
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Answering Your Painting Retreat Questions
Sari answers your questions about painting retreats: how she got involved teaching them internationally, what happens at one, what materials to bring, what experience is needed etc. She also discusses these events from the instructor perspective so that artists interested in teaching can learn…
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Oil Painting 101 with Gamblin's Mary Tevlin
Sari speaks with Gamblin product expert Mary Tevlin on the intricacies of painting mediums and the myriad ways that artists have approached oil painting throughout history. Mary shares her product knowledge about solvent and solvent free options so that artists can be fully informed on their…
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Safe & Eco-Friendly Painting w/Leah Fanning of Natural Earth Paint
Sari speaks with Natural Earth Paint founder Leah Fanning on her journey to creating a safe and eco responsible painting product line, the health risks associated with traditional acrylics and solvents, and how artists can make small changes in their routines to benefit themselves and the...
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The Science of Observation
Sari discusses the often overlooked impact that intentional observation can have on artists and non-artists alike. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art…
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The Power of Constraint
Sari chats about how limitations in an art practice can be helpful in uncovering style and setting us apart as artists. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art...
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The Teacher-Artist Balance with Erika Lamar
Sari chats with Erika Lamar of Flynn Craft House about balancing her duties as a full-time artist and high school art teacher. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not...
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Art Is All Context feat. Pierre Bourdieu
Sari discusses how French philosopher Pierre Bourdieu's seminal book, Distinction, has influenced her thoughts about taste and how having (or lacking) cultural capital influences how a person and their work is received by the world. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still…
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Curating & Building Community with Coka Treviño
Sari speaks with curator and director of programming at Big Medium, Coka Treviño, about Austin, Tx arts community and what it's like curating and organizing some of state's largest art events each year. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco...
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Painting The Personal with Sophie Pearson
Sari chats with Massachusetts-based oil painter Sophie Pearson (@creating.sophie) whose work is a powerful reflection of childhood and familial relationships, as well as the modern realities of living in a larger body. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit...
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Being An Artfluencer
There's been a lot of online discourse recently on the modern reality for artists marketing ourselves as brands, and in this week's podcast Sari discusses a recent Vox article on this very subject. Everyone's a sellout now by Rebecca Jennings This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern...
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Pricing Art Requires Context
Sari discusses a viral story out of Australia of an influencer criticizing the prices of an independent ceramist to set the stage for a wider conversation on setting prices as an artist. Not everyone will understand why your prices are the way they are, but it's important to make context around...
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Let's Talk Money w/Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax
Taxes can be something that sends a shiver up anyone's spine, but as artists working for ourselves it's incredibly important to have a handle on that part of the business. Sari is joined for today's show by an expert in that arena, Sunlight Tax founder and artist Hannah Cole. Hannah and Sunlight...
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Finding Motivation Pt. 4: Motivation Isn't One Size Fits All
In the final part of her series on motivation, Sari discusses the circumstances that make motivation different for everyone, and how it's been co-opted by oppressive systems to portray achievement as entirely merit and determination-based. This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still...
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Finding Motivation Pt. 3: Rethinking Discipline
Sari discusses her relationship with discipline in her art practice and how her understanding of the word has changed throughout the years. This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 11,...
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Finding Motivation Pt. 2: Pros and Cons of Daily Painting
Sari discusses the mostly good (and some not so good) of adopting a daily painting challenge to kickstart your art practice. Sari's professional art career began with a daily painting challenge at the beginning of 2016, and she proceeded to paint everyday for three years, so she is uniquely...
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Finding Motivation Pt. 1: Rock Bottom
Welcome back to the Not Sorry Art podcast! For the first episode of Season 2, Sari reflects on her relationship with January 1 and new beginnings, and discusses why self-love is the key that unlocks the motivation required to overcome a daunting challenge. This show is sponsored by my upcoming...
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Season 1 Postscript + Giveaway Details
Sari is back to wrap up Season 1 of the Not Sorry Art podcast with details about an art giveaway she's promoting as a "thank you" to her podcast listeners. Here are the giveaway details and entry requirements: Giveaway Basket: 1 Floral Studio Disco Ball 8" Canvas Print 3 Books (Steal Like An…
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Summer Book Club Pt. 3: "Steal Like An Artist" by Austin Kleon
Sari is joined by Megan Collins (@VirgoLikeBeyonce on TikTok/@themanicuredshelf on IG) to discuss their final Summer Book Club selection of 2023, Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon. Sari and Megan are both critical of the book’s premise as a blanket philosophy for succeeding in the art world…
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How To Have A Flop Era
In the penultimate episode of season one of the Not Sorry Art Podcast, Sari discusses the lessons she's learned on resting in your practice, even if that's not something that comes naturally to an artist. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. Free 7-Day Painting…
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My Review Of "Barbie"
Sari finally saw the Barbie movie and she provides an artist's perspective of the blockbuster film, as well as her thoughts on how the movie could have been even more impactful. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. Free 7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art School...
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Summer Book Club Pt. 2: "Chromophobia" by David Batchelor
Sari is joined by Megan Collins (@VirgoLikeBeyonce on TikTok/@themanicuredshelf on IG) to discuss their latest Summer Book Club selection, Chromophobia by David Batchelor. The book, written in 2000, discusses the larger cultural resistance to color and what that says about prejudices society…
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How To Thrive At Art Markets with Smile Cult
What are the pros and cons of art fairs?? Sari chats with @smilecult__ founder Sandy Lopez about her experiences with art markets and fairs— what to know before signing up, how location plays a pivotal role in the success (or not) of your market, and how to budget for events that can include a…
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The Beige-ification Of Childhood with Official Sad Beige
Sari speaks with Hayley DeRoche, aka Official Sad Beige, about their popular satire page highlighting the growing trend of children's clothing becoming more muted and neutral, and what that can tell us about classism, inconspicuous consumption and the effect of mommy influencer culture on taste....
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The Moralization Of A Gimmick
Sari discusses how social media impacts the work that artists create, and how morality is often incorrectly assigned to those who follow trends online with their artwork. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. 7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art School Email Sari…
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Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None?
Sari discusses the pros and cons of sticking with one medium as an artist and why trying different mediums doesn't always mean that an artist lacks focus. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. 7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art School Email Sari at...
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Summer Book Club Pt. 1: "You May Also Like" by Tom Vanderbilt
Sari is joined by Megan Collins (@VirgoLikeBeyonce on TikTok/@themanicuredshelf on IG) to discuss June's pick for the Summer Book Club, "You May Also Like" by Tom Vanderbilt. The book dives into how taste and preferences are developed and how it impacts so much of what we do. Sari and Megan share...
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Finding Your Style As A Producer vs. Consumer
Sari explains two common approaches to developing style, producing and consuming, and how the former can lead to a more genuine discovery of the art you are meant to make. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. Email Sari at [email protected] Follow Sari:...
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The Magic Of An Art Retreat
Sari shares her incredible experience teaching an art retreat last week in Morocco, and explains the lasting impact that such an experience can have for an artist. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. Email Sari at [email protected] Follow Sari: @not_sorry_art
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Building A Sustainable Creative Business With Sam Remboldt
Sari speaks with Sam Remboldt, an offer strategist/creative small business expert who is the founder of her business, Passionland. Through her business, Sam helps guide creative small business owners to the resources and solutions to help their presence stand out from the crowd. Sam is not only...
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Where Are All The Working Class Artists?
Sari discusses the significant obstacles facing artists from lower class and working class backgrounds and how that affects the quality of art and representation in culture. This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art. Email Sari at [email protected] Follow Sari:...
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A new podcast about art and creativity from artist and creator Sari Shryack, founder of Not Sorry Art and Not Sorry Art School.
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