INTERVIEW WITH AWARD-WINNING DUTCH SCULPTOR RAMON SCHALKX

When his parents celebrated their wedding anniversary Ramon surprised them with a special gift. He turned a block of plaster into his very first piece of sculpture. He loved the process so much that he simply kept making and creating.

After being rejected by the Art Academy Ramon found his way and now tests the limits of his materials in his studio in The Netherlands where he makes personalized sculptures for private &...

EPISODE 39

  You can also listen to the podcast on iTunes or on Spotify.

I'd never seen anything like it.

The room was alive and abuzz, packed to the brim with art enthusiasts looking for a moment to chat with the artist while others mulled around enjoying the colorful vistas covering the walls of her studio.

 This space belonged to contemporary landscape painter, Rachel Teannalach.

 A mutual friend...

NEW EPISODE

 You can also listen to the podcast on iTunes or on Spotify.

In need of some artistic inspiration?

Then press play and take a listen to Cristian Aluas’s artist story.

This Romanian-born, Canadian, is my guest in this week’s Help I Am Artist Podcast.

Cristian now lives in New York, where he works as a full-time artist, author, and educator.

A resourceful, multifaceted creative that has found ways to turn his hobbies...

NEW EPISODE

You can also listen to the podcast on iTunes or on Spotify.

BECOME A FULL-TIME WORKING ARTIST

A Step-by-Step Framework to turn your Passion into a Profession

Don't spend another year only wishing to be a happy, working artist.

Start to turn your art dream into a plan that helps you make better art, sell more work and connect with collectors in a more meaningful way.

Whether you are just starting out or have been a working artist for awhile, your...

NEW EPISODE

While this pandemic is real and continues to keep us in it’s grip there is a still larger enemy lurking in the shadows. Whether you are aware of it or not.... there is another battle commencing.

The fight is for your attention.

1000’s of impulses nudges, pokes and pitches are thrown at you every minute begging you to stop and take notice.

It's safe to say that this is the biggest battle we face in our time and those that scream the loudest,...

EPISODE 35

Exhibiting your art is one of the most exciting and important aspects of a working artists life. 

For many artists, the validation and exposure of working with a gallery is something they dream of and is often seen as the pinnacle of their artistic success. 

But is this realistic?

How does the gallery world work?

There are many ways that you can exhibit your work and whether you choose a gallery or plan to only exhibit your own work,...

EPISODE 34

Win a Virtual Art Coaching Session

Hi there, I have a quick question before we get started. How would you like to win a one-on-one virtual coaching session with me to discuss your art business? I know I would love to connect with you.   

A one-on-one coaching call is a powerful way to help you move forward on your artist journey. Whether you need help thinking through your art website, setting up an artist routine or organising your first exhibition, a...

EPISODE 33

This year has sprung us many unexpected surprises but it’s not too late to get the controls back and make your next three months your best time ever.

It’s true.... there are so many variables in your artist life that you simply can’t control the outcome of but you can control your actions. You can make plans. You can choose to pivot and change direction. 

And the really good news is that you don’t have to wait for the...

EPISODE 32

Many artists struggle to make that transition of creating art as a hobby to becoming a happy, thriving working artist. 

What use to be fun now seems like a lot of hard work.

The more prepared you are for this exciting transition, the easier it will be to keep your joy and get your art made.

In this episode we'll be looking at the 8 things you need to consider when turning your creativity into a revenue stream.

Download the checklist to assess how ready you are!

Listen...

EPISODE 31

The Internet has changed everything. 

There has never been a more exciting time for artists to share and sell their work online.

Even in these extraordinary times the internet has made it possible for artists to stay in business, connecting what they love to do with a receptive art audience willing to pay it’s worth.

‘I work with artists that have sold more in the pandemic than any other time in their careers.’ 

Encouraging words...