Savvy Painter is a weekly podcast for artists who mean business. Antrese Wood talks to experts in the field about the business of art and how it gets created. Want to know how leaders in the fine art world of plein-air and landscape painting got their start? What habits do top artists have in common? Every week, we talk about representational painting, abstract art, alla prima painting, art competitions, art materials, watercolor, oil painting, how to get into an art gallery, how to succeed with your art business and so much more!
Have you ever felt a little lost and uncertain in your studio? Trying to paint from this space just results in overworking your paintings or piles and...
Painting is hard, but the suffering part is optional. Why is it that when things are hard, we pile on extra layers of difficulty? When we are not awar...
Have you ever needed a mental health day? What reasons do you give yourself for not allowing yourself the time? I just took a month (and some change) ...
Where are you on your creative journey? Do you have the right pieces in place yet or are you still trying to figure things out? If you feel like this ...
When was the last time you really stopped and paid attention to your surroundings? As an artist, I have spent years training my eyes to pay attention ...
If you were to sum up your creative career in a phrase or theme, what would it be? Has your style evolved over the years in little ways or in large sh...
What helps you bring your full and authentic self to your time in your studio? Are there certain activities or habits that help you get in the right m...
What is it that catches your eye when you are determining what to paint? Do you look for color that speaks to you, are you drawn to certain subjects o...
When was the last time you encountered a painting that really moved you? What feelings did the painting evoke? Did your initial impression of the pain...
Have you struggled with integrating the various aspects of your day to day into a workflow that respects your responsibilities AND your passion for ar...