The Art Confidential

Getting dressed can feel like a small part of the day, but what we wear can shape our confidence, energy, and the way we move through the world.Jacqui and Andreina sit down with personal stylist Kim Tuzzeo, founder of The Daily Fabulous, to talk about returning to a lifelong creative passion after a career in healthcare. Kim shares how personal style can help women reconnect with themselves during career changes, divorce, motherhood, aging, and other seasons of reinvention.We talk about:Using personal style to express who you are nowLetting go of age-based fashion rulesBuilding confidence through intentional dressingStarting a creative business later in lifeStaying encouraged when progress feels slowPlus: Kim shares practical ways to shop your closet, create simple outfit formulas, and make thoughtful purchases that work with what you already own.This episode is for anyone ready to rediscover their style, trust their instincts, or begin a new chapter without waiting for the perfect time.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Art of Intentional Dressing by Erin Walshhttps://amzn.to/4bYtiKrThe Daily Fabuloushttps://thedailyfabulous.comDress for Successhttps://dressforsuccess.orgOrangetheory Fitnesshttps://www.orangetheory.comBiltmore Estatehttps://www.biltmore.comAsheville Pizza & Brewinghttps://www.ashevillebrewing.comSome links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

Branding can sound like logos, fonts, color palettes, and corporate strategy. In this episode, Jacqui and Andreina make it more personal: your brand is the feeling people have when they experience your work.Through examples from artists with very different styles, they explore why a strong creative brand is not something you manufacture. It comes from understanding who you already are, what you want people to feel, and whether your website, social media, packaging, and communication tell the same story.We talk about:Why your brand is more than a logo or visual identityHow authenticity and consistency help people recognize and trust your workChoosing three words that describe how you want your work to feelCreating a brand inspiration board and looking for recurring patternsConducting a simple brand audit without trying to change everything overnightPlus: Jacqui and Andreina share how they are reassessing their own creative brands, and they created a Brand Audit worksheet to help you do the same.This episode is for artists and creative entrepreneurs who want their public presence to feel clearer, more intentional, and more like who they actually are.Mentioned in This EpisodeDeb Anderson / Ahdra ArtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahdraart/Website: https://ahdraart.us/Ashley LongshoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylongshoreworldWebsite: https://ashleylongshore.com/Nela CondeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nela.condeBranding Business School, Episode 158You Don't Need to Be the Best, You Just Need to Be Differenthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-you-dont-need-to-be-the-best-you-just-need-to-be/id1536507669?i=1000705522535Molly CourcelleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollycourcellefineartistLinsey GrayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/linseygraycreativeAbout The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

What happens when someone who grew up in Asheville decides to tell a different story about the city they call home? In this episode, Jacqui and Andreina sit down with Ryan Muirhead, creator of Ashevilish, to talk about community, creativity, and building something bigger than yourself.Born and raised in West Asheville, Ryan has watched the city evolve firsthand. What started as a simple idea to create Asheville-inspired merchandise grew into a platform that celebrates local businesses, artists, musicians, and makers. Through Ashevilish, Ryan is helping people see Asheville through the eyes of someone who knows it deeply and loves it fiercely.We talk about:Growing up in Asheville and watching the city change over the yearsHow Ashevilish evolved from an idea into a growing community platformUsing social media to amplify artists, musicians, and small businessesWhy authenticity matters more than chasing influenceBuilding relationships, supporting others, and creating opportunities through connectionPlus: Ryan shares the story behind his unforgettable Asheville Art Museum gala outfit made from artwork submitted by artists around the world.Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, community builder, or someone looking for inspiration to start the thing you’ve been thinking about, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful work often starts with simply showing up for others.Mentioned in This EpisodeAshevilish Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashevillish/Ashevilish Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558782354000Burial Beer Co. https://burialbeer.comWedge Brewing Co. https://www.wedgebrewing.comRiver Arts District https://www.riverartsdistrict.comArchetype Brewing https://www.archetypebrewing.comPrescription Pad Pharmacy https://prescriptionpadpharmacy.com/AVL Sounds Fest https://avlsoundsfest.comAbout The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

Creative careers rarely begin with one dramatic moment. More often, they begin with a quiet decision to stop waiting for a gallery, a sale, or someone else’s permission before taking yourself seriously.Jacqui and Andreina talk about the identity shift from hobbyist to professional, why readiness is not something you can prove, and how accountability, community, and small consistent actions can help a creative life become real long before anyone else notices.We talk about:Claiming the identity of artist before you have external proofProtecting creative time and treating your work like it mattersShowing your art without apologizing or waiting for perfectionFinding accountability, encouragement, and communityBreaking a big creative goal into small, achievable next stepsPlus: The creative-career myths that keep artists comparing themselves, moving the goalposts, and believing there is only one right path.This episode is for anyone ready to take their creative work more seriously, even if they do not feel ready yet.Mentioned in This EpisodeVictoria Pinney Studio (https://victoriapinney.com/)Victoria Pinney on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pinney/)Brooke Lancaster, By Brooke Fine Art (https://www.instagram.com/bybrooke.fineart)Art Nature Movement (https://www.instagram.com/artnaturemovememt)About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

Our guest today is proof that there is no single path to a creative life. For more than four decades, Erik Larson has built a remarkable career as both a professional designer and an underground filmmaker.Entirely self-taught, Erik has written, directed, shot, and edited colorful, irreverent, joy-filled films with the same group of collaborators he began working with as a teenager in Chicago. Along the way, he built a successful career as an art director and creative director, proving that there is more than one way to create a life in the arts.We talk about:Making films without film school, funding, or permissionBuilding creative trust with collaborators over 40 yearsSelf-doubt, imposter syndrome, and getting older as an artistLGBTQ+ history, visibility, and creative braveryLetting go of perfection and putting the work into the worldPlus: Super 8 films, thrift store costumes, fake names, secret creative lives, and a standing ovation at the New Beverly Cinema.This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if their unconventional path still counts. It does.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Wizard of Oz https://amzn.to/4wabROlThe Devil in the White City by Erik Larson https://amzn.to/4gKboOnLars Erik Films on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/larserikfilms/Lars Erik Films website https://www.larserikfilms.com/Lars Erik Films on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@larserikfilmsSome links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

What if building a creative community was less about networking and more about connection?In this working episode, Jacqui and Andreina explore the difference between collaboration and community, and why some of the most valuable things artists share aren’t business tips or techniques, but encouragement, perspective, generosity, and support.Inspired by conversations with fellow artists, musicians, writers, and creatives, they share stories about unexpected friendships, creative gatherings, and the small acts of connection that make creative work feel a little less lonely. They also invite listeners to join a two-week Community Experiment designed to help build deeper creative connections.We talk about:Why creative work can feel isolating and how community changes thatThe difference between collaboration and connectionOvercoming scarcity mindset and supporting fellow creativesSimple ways to build creative relationships without an agendaThe Community Experiment and how to participatePlus: Stories about artist gatherings, virtual studio dates, unexpected friendships, and the creative people who have inspired us along the way.If you’ve ever felt like you’re creating in a vacuum, this episode is for you.Mentioned in This EpisodeKasey Moran Art https://www.instagram.com/kaseymoranartAsheville-ish (Ryan Muirhead) https://www.instagram.com/ashevillishNatalie Ray Fine Art https://www.natalierayfineart.com/Bronwyn Cronin Jazz https://www.instagram.com/bronwyncroninjazzClaudia Guerreiro https://www.instagram.com/artbyclaudiaguerreiroSky Loraine Art https://www.instagram.com/skyloraine_ https://www.skyloraineart.com/Subscribe to The Art Confidential newsletter at theartconfidential.com to access the Community Experiment worksheet and our growing collection of free creative resources and downloads.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this episode of The Art Confidential, we sit down with Robert Nicholas, artist, designer, and founder of Marquee Asheville in the River Arts District. Robert shares how a lifelong instinct to see potential in overlooked objects led him from antiques and handmade lighting to building one of Asheville’s most unique creative spaces.This conversation goes beyond business. It is about community, courage, and choosing to rebuild when it would be easier to walk away. Robert opens up about the vision behind Marquee, what Hurricane Helene changed, and why creating a space where artists feel seen and supported matters just as much as the work itself.We talk about:How Robert built a business from antiques, found objects, and instinctThe difference between Splurge and Marquee, and how Marquee became something bigger than a galleryWhy community is at the center of everything he createsRebuilding after Hurricane Helene and what it took to come backWhy artists need to stop listening to negative voices and take the next stepPlus: A simple but powerful reminder, if you think of someone, reach out. It might matter more than you know.This episode is for artists, makers, and anyone trying to build something meaningful without waiting until they feel ready.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/3Qk8IvSMarquee Asheville https://marqueeasheville.com/Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

What if joy isn’t something huge or life-changing, but something small you notice on an ordinary Tuesday? In The Art Confidential's first-ever Joy Report episode, Jacqui and Andreina share the little things currently making their lives softer, calmer, easier, and more fun.From mahjong nights and birdwatching to morning walks, gratitude journals, protein powders, and temperature-controlled beds, this conversation is full of the tiny rituals and comforts helping them feel more grounded in this season of life.We talk about:Why mahjong is suddenly everywhere, and how it became Andreina’s newest obsessionJacqui’s five-minute gratitude journal practice and how it shifted her mindsetBird feeders, solar fountains, and creating tiny backyard moments of peaceLife-changing middle-aged discoveries like progressive contacts and BedJet systemsFinding joy in routines, community, slowing down, and paying attentionPlus: Bear encounters, “Sad Sunday,” and the legendary Tiger Titties Mahjong GroupThis episode is for anyone craving a softer pace, tiny pleasures, and reminders that joy is usually hiding in the little things.Mentioned in This EpisodeMahjong Set (https://amzn.to/4dYdTLe)5-Minute Gratitude Journal, Spiral Bound (https://amzn.to/4f1Ik4o)Smart Bird Feeder with Camera (https://amzn.to/4nHdbFv)Spicy Bird Food to Deter Squirrels (https://amzn.to/49bgXkG)Pedestal Bird Bath (https://amzn.to/4uUdLly)Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain (https://amzn.to/49hG31f)Kion Mango Amino Acids (https://amzn.to/4up15TU)BedJet (https://amzn.to/42Pzi2X)Hungryroot (https://www.hungryroot.com/r/FIG4RJFU)The Lazy Genius Podcast (https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy)Barbara Brown Taylor (https://barbarabrowntaylor.com)Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Jacqui and Andreina sit down with poet, writer, and visual artist David Gate for a conversation about creativity, care, and what art can make possible in difficult times. From poetry and mental health to friendship, truth-telling, and the role of artists in community, this one is thoughtful, honest, and deeply grounding.David shares his path from writing songs to becoming a widely loved poet whose work speaks to loneliness, sensitivity, masculinity, and hope. They talk about how Asheville shaped his life and work, why creativity became a form of self-care, and how art can help people feel less alone by showing them their own experiences reflected back.We talk about:How David moved from songwriting into poetry and found his voiceCreativity as care and its connection to mental healthWhy telling the truth is an act of rebellion for artistsMale sensitivity, emotional language, and naming what we feelThe role of sharing art and creating connection through your workPlus: baby goats, late-night writing, Burial Beer, and a poem that might make you cry.This episode is for artists, writers, parents, and anyone who needs a reminder that sensitivity is not weakness, it is strength.Mentioned in This EpisodeA Rebellion of Care: Poems and Essays by David Gate https://amzn.to/3OIvmxwLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryhttps://amzn.to/41FcPVSThe Source of Self-Regard by Toni Morrisonhttps://amzn.to/48aDltLDavid Gate website https://davidgatepoet.comDavid Gate Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidgatepoet/David Gate Substack https://davidgate.substack.com/Burial Beer Co. https://burialbeer.com/Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

Pricing your artwork can feel emotional, awkward, and confusing, especially when you are trying to balance confidence, consistency, galleries, collectors, materials, and your own gut feeling.In this episode of The Art Confidential, Jacqui and Andreina talk honestly about the pricing mistakes they made early on, from undercutting galleries to letting someone else push prices too high. They share practical ways to build a pricing structure that feels fair, sustainable, and believable.We talk about:Using price-per-square-inch formulas without losing the human sideWhy consistency builds trust with collectors and galleriesWhen and how to raise your pricesHow to respond when someone asks for a discountCommissions, deposits, revisions, and knowing when to say noPlus: why email lists, collection releases, and subscriber previews can become part of your selling strategy.👉 Want the exact pricing grid and worksheet we talk about?Sign up for the newsletter at https://theartconfidential.com/ and we’ll send you the download link.This episode is for artists who are tired of guessing, underpricing, overthinking, or quietly resenting the business side of their creative work.Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Art Confidential – https://theartconfidential.com/The Art Confidential on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidential/Jacqui Fehl website and newsletter signup - https://jacquifehl.com/Andreina Bates website and newsletter signup - https://www.andreinabates.com/Shain Gallery – https://shaingallery.com/collections/andreina-batesAmpersand Aquabord Panels – https://amzn.to/4cRdDw0Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this episode of The Art Confidential, we sit down with the owner/editor of The Scout Guide (Asheville) to talk about what it really takes to build community from scratch.After moving to a new city without a built-in network, she took a leap and launched a local edition of The Scout Guide, creating a platform that highlights small businesses and connects the people behind them. What started as a bold move has grown into a thriving community rooted in trust, relationships, and consistency, with lessons that translate directly to artists building their own networks with galleries, collectors, and collaborators.We talk about:starting over in a new city and building a network from zerowhat The Scout Guide is and how it worksbuilding trust when nobody knows who you arewhy relationships matter more than sellinghandling rejection and not taking 'no' personallybalancing creative work with contracts, invoicing, and adminPlus: favorite local spots, quiet time as self-care, and starting coffee at 40.This episode is for anyone building something from scratch, growing a small business, or trying to create meaningful connections in their community.Mentioned in This Episode:Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi (https://amzn.to/4cBmSRO)The Scout Guide (Asheville) (https://thescoutguide.com/asheville/) As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Andreina turns the tables and interviews co-host Jacqui Fehl about the winding path that led her from childhood trips to the Art Institute of Chicago to Hollywood sets, voiceover work, and eventually to becoming a working artist and gallery owner in Asheville’s River Arts District.Jacqui shares how an early love of drawing, a painful childhood art class experience, and years spent pursuing acting in Los Angeles all shaped the artist she would later become. Her story is not linear - and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.We talk about:Drawing “princesses” inspired by Picasso and Monet as a childHow one painful art class experience pushed her away from art for yearsMoving to Los Angeles young, broke, and determined to work in entertainmentWorking behind the scenes in Hollywood and on sets like Boy Meets WorldHow voiceover work became both a career and a creative training groundReturning to painting later in life and slowly building confidence as an artistFinding her way into the River Arts District and eventually opening her own galleryPlus: childhood princess drawings, sitcom stories, bold career leaps, and why waiting for permission can keep you stuck.If you’ve ever taken the long way around creatively - or wondered whether it’s too late to begin again - this episode is for you.Mentioned in this episode:https://jacquifehl.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jacquifehlAbout The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this first guest episode of The Art Confidential, we sit down with Asheville artist, gallery owner, and Emmy-nominated film editor Jaime Byrd.Unfiltered conversation ahead - occasional strong language included.With over 35 years as a working creative, Jamie shares her journey from film and music back to painting - and how the pandemic accelerated her return to her original passion. Now, she's redefining what a painting can be by blending traditional oil work with technology to create pieces that literally come to life.We talk about:Her unexpected path from film editing to full-time painterThe technology behind her animated paintings (and why it’s not AI)How travel fuels creativity and perspectiveThe reality of running a gallery in the River Arts DistrictWhy belief - not talent - is often what separates successful artistsLetting go of perfection and knowing when to stopPlus: rapid-fire questions, studio habits, and why "mud happens" might be the next great artist merch.If you've ever questioned your creative path, struggled with pricing your work, or wondered how artists actually make it - this episode is for you.Tools & Materials Mentioned in This EpisodeR&F oil pigment sticks (modern color set)R&F oil pigment sticks (landscape color set)Marabu watercolor crayonsGamblin oil paintsLetter to my Daughter: A Novel by George BishopA Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi310 ArtAs an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Jacqui flips the script and interviews co-host Andreina Bates about her journey from Venezuela to the American art world.Andreina shares what it was like growing up in a family of strong women, studying engineering in college after moving to the United States at just 17, and discovering her creative voice much later in life—after becoming a mother of twins.What started as a curiosity about watercolor eventually turned into a full artistic career, gallery representation, and a studio in Asheville’s River Arts District. Along the way, Andreina talks about learning to trust her instincts, navigating difficult gallery experiences, balancing art with another career, and embracing the parts of herself she once tried to hide.This conversation explores the messy, honest path many artists take before they ever call themselves “an artist.”If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start creating—or how artists actually build a career—this episode is for you.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates share the everyday tools, habits, and rituals that shape their creative lives.From favorite art supplies and unexpected studio hacks to music playlists, messy studios, and the power of creative play, they reveal the practical things that keep their art practice moving forward.The conversation explores the materials they love most—from charcoal and graphite to pigment sticks and water-soluble crayons—as well as unconventional tools like yogurt lids used as paint palettes.They also talk about studio energy, creative momentum, and why waiting for the “perfect time” to create can hold artists back.The episode wraps up with a rapid-fire round of studio questions covering favorite supplies, studio snacks, music, and creative habits.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

Welcome to the first episode of The Art Confidential.Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates turn the microphone on each other to introduce themselves and share the stories behind their art practices.In this candid conversation, they talk about the realities of being working artists—from the myth of effortless confidence to the challenge of balancing art with full-time jobs, family life, and creative self-doubt. They also explore how supportive artistic communities can replace competition with collaboration.The episode also reveals how the idea for The Art Confidential began: two artists in Asheville’s River Arts District wanting deeper conversations about creativity, careers, and what really happens behind the scenes in the art world.Future episodes will feature artists, gallery owners, and other creative professionals as Jacqui and Andreina learn alongside their listeners.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com

Welcome to The Art Confidential — the podcast where the art world gets refreshingly real.Hosted by mixed media artists Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates, this show dives into honest conversations about building a creative life. From studio practices and creative breakthroughs to gallery relationships, marketing, and the realities of making a living as an artist, nothing is off the table.Each episode features candid discussions with artists, gallery owners, consultants, or other art-world insiders who share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice for navigating the creative industry.If you’re an artist, collector, or someone curious about how the art world really works, you’re in the right place.🎧 Follow the show now so you don’t miss our first full episode.About The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com