Brush Work

Summer Art Marathon

May 11, 2025 ·22 min

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: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

The World Is Ending; Keep Making Art

Nov 26, 2024 ·13 min

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. Episodes will resume in 2025! Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

How To Write An Artist Statement

Nov 19, 2024 ·47 min

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, clarity, and everything we talked about above. https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast 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! Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: Working Girl by Sophia Giovannitti

Nov 12, 2024 ·43 min

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 Jennifer:https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/?hl=en 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 Working Girl: On Selling Art And Selling Sex https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/86273429-working-girl Read January’s book: The Oil Painter's Color Handbook https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61030826-the-oil-painter-s-color-handbook The next live recording will be on Twitch on January 12th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Quitting the day job to be an artist with Isaac Prior

Nov 5, 2024 ·37 min

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: http://www.isaacpriorart.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@isaacpriorart Ames Silver Smithing https://amessilversmithing.com/ Gilger Designs https://www.gilgerdesigns.com/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@isaac_prior_art Support Issac! https://gofund.me/9434cca2 Atomic Habits https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits The Practical Handbook For The Emerging Artist:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/847034.The_Practical_Handbook_for_the_Emerging_Artist 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! Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Channeling The Black Swan with Jennifer Ament

Oct 29, 2024 ·55 min

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: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferament Mentioned in the Episode: Urban ArtWorks: https://urbanartworks.org/ Spectrum Fine Art: https://spectrumfineart.com/ Studio Sale! https://www.instagram.com/jenniferament/p/DBfPUtHy6co/?img_index=1 Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Questions for Creativity

Oct 22, 2024 ·12 min

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 pertaining to your studio practice, creative community, the habits you have when making art, facing burnout, or the future of your artwork. Questions for Creativity can be done solo in your journal, or with the active community of artists on Brush Works discord, The Arts & Crafts Table. This live challenge on discord begins on November 1st and lasts the whole month. Each day a new question will be posted for you to answer and interact with other people’s responses. This will be a great way to make new creative friends! Join the challenge on Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

You need to read this art book!

Oct 15, 2024 ·30 min

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. stephanie@stephaniescott.art 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 A Giacometti Portrait: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176943.A_Giacometti_Portrait Read Novembers book: Working Girl: On Selling Art And Selling Sex https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/86273429-working-girl The next live recording will be on Twitch on November 10th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Want to support Brushwork? Join the Brush Club: https://patreon.com/BrushWorkPodcast Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

How To Talk About Your Art

Oct 8, 2024 ·21 min

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 for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

What defines a painting? with Niki Keenan

Oct 1, 2024 ·38 min

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/ https://www.instagram.com/nikishereykeenan Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

You've Got To Visit This Space For Creatives In NYC

Sep 24, 2024 ·34 min

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 of Gertrude Stein's legendary apartment at rue de Fleurus, Paris. Salon 21 is a dynamic ecosystem of rotating art and design exhibitions complemented by an array of captivating programming, capturing the zeitgeist of contemporary culture and the NYC art scene. These exhibitions serve as the backdrop for a vibrant calendar of events, including elegant dinner and cocktail parties, thought-provoking panels, brand pop-ups, and much more. Contact Salon 21: ALEX@SALONTWENTY-ONE.COM Website: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/the-salon Event Calendar: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/events Salon 21 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salon.21 Mentioned in the episode: Brianna Lance: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/exhibitions/brianna-lance-this-contains-magic Armitano Domingo https://www.armitanodomingo.com/ Apollo Circle: https://engage.metmuseum.org/members/apollo-circle/ FREE ARTS NYC: https://www.freeartsnyc.org/ Gage Academy of Art: https://gageacademy.org/ Silent Book Club: https://silentbook.club/ Coworking & Figure Drawing: https://www.salontwenty-one.com/events/coworking-figure-drawing Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvi...

Art Book Club: The Art Thief

Sep 11, 2024 ·23 min

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 topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Find The Art Thief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief Read Octobers book: A Giacometti Portrait https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176943.A_Giacometti_Portrait The next live recording will be on Twitch on October 13th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

The Best Way To Price Your Art

Sep 3, 2024 ·36 min

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: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Never Be Out Of Ideas

Aug 27, 2024 ·13 min

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: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGMMnxayNM/kRD3H6NZogAndf-3XjRgxQ/edit?utm_content=DAGMMnxayNM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Week long canva template: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAFak1QluQU-white-minimalist-weekly-planner-calendar/ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Making Time For Art

Aug 20, 2024 ·16 min

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 Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Week long canva template: https://www.canva.com/templates/EAFak1QluQU-white-minimalist-weekly-planner-calendar/ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

The Only Art Books You'll Ever Need

Aug 13, 2024 ·29 min

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 episodes every Tuesday! Read September’s book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief The next live recording will be on Twitch on September 8th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna Books Mentioned in this episode: Ninth Street Women: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28118491-ninth-street-women The Practical Handbook For The Emerging Artist: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/847034.The_Practical_Handbook_for_the_Emerging_Artist Lessons In Classical Drawing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12546673-lessons-in-classical-drawinghttps://www.aristidesarts.com/explore Lessons In Classical Painting: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26150651-lessons-in-classical-paintinghttps://www.aristidesarts.com/explore Interaction of Color: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/111113.Interaction_of_Color Alla Prima II https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18660561-alla-prima-ii Art and Fear: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/187633.Art_and_Fear Seven Days In The Art World: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6988014-seven-days-in-the-art-world Steal Like An Artist: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13099738-steal-like-an-artist Keep Going: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40591677-keep-going Show Your Work: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18290401-show-your-work Color: https://www....

How To Make Prints of Your Art

Aug 6, 2024 ·24 min

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 with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

How to get into painting with NO experience

Jul 30, 2024 ·59 min

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 this hour long class to get you making art (and doing it right!) Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ See Jennifer’s work: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferarzt_art/ Mentioned in this episode: Liquitex Blick https://www.dickblick.com/ Flax Art Supplies (San Francisco) https://flaxart.com/san-francisco-store/ Artist & Craftsman (Seattle): https://artistcraftsman.com/ Get started in Oil Painting for under $130: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork/2022/11/2/how-to-start-in-oil-painting-for-under-130 Gage Academy (Seattle and online): https://gageacademy.org/ Jenna Rainey: https://jennarainey.com/ Terracotta Art Classes: https://terracotta.art/classes Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/en/browse/art-illustration Art2Life, Creative Visionary Program: https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/ This is Artify: https://www.thisisartify.com/homepage Nova Color: For Acrylic paints https://novacolorpaint.com/ Gamblin 1980 colors: https://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-1980-oil-colors/ Jennifer’s starting from scratch, $1000 budget (About $84 a month) to become an Acrylic Painter: Watercolor Paper, in small sizes 8-12 colors, mid tier paints- Liquitex basics CHEAP brushes Find Free courses (youtube, in person gatherings, etc) After a few months find a paid class. Community College, local academy’s, or an online course. From there decide on more supplies, or more education Stephanie’s starting from scratch, $1000 budget (about $84 a month) to become an oil painter: 10 oil colors, I like Gamblin’s 1980’s student grade colors. Synthetic brushes (5-8) kinds Masters Paintings soap Rags (cut up old sheets or towels, make...

August Art Challenge

Jul 23, 2024 ·8 min

Art Book Club: Make Your Art No Matter What

Jul 16, 2024 ·41 min

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: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55277763-make-your-art-no-matter-what Mentioned in this episode: Hilma af Klint: https://www.guggenheim.org/exhibition/hilma-af-klint Larry Bamburg: https://www.artforum.com/events/larry-bamburg-198792/ Jenny Saville: https://gagosian.com/artists/jenny-saville/ Emotional Agility: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27209485-emotional-agility Read August & September’s book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62873378-the-art-thief The next live recording will be on Twitch on September 8th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Join the Discord, The Arts and Crafts Table: https://discord.gg/FrszPMnBBr Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Stop Wasting Paint

Jul 9, 2024 ·16 min

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, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Join the Arts & Crafts Table, a Discord for creatives: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Can You Learn Gouache Painting In 30 Days?

Jul 2, 2024 ·42 min

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: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

12 Ways To Support Artists For FREE

Jun 25, 2024 ·20 min

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: https://discord.gg/Dz752tYpsZ Welcome to The Brush Club, where for $5-$20 a month you can support the podcast and get cool perks like critiques, monthly art challenges, and cute emotes to use on Discord. Check it out: https://discord.com/servers/the-art-crafts-table-809179607668097034 Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvisthttps://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Seasons of Creativity

Jun 4, 2024 ·16 min

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 Marathon: https://youtu.be/e-CSWNZ0k50?si=lFVwD8J-zpQyS5ap 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! Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Returning To Art with Tracy Allegro

May 28, 2024 ·52 min

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: https://www.tracyallegroart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Tracyallegroart/ Mentioned in the episode: CVP from Art2Life https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/ Chairish art market: https://www.chairish.com/ Chateau Orquevaux: https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ North River Art Fair: https://www.northriverarts.org/Festival-of-the-Arts Want a postcard print from me? Send me a dm on Instagram with your name and address~ Brush Work Episode # 101 Join the Summer Art Marathon: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork/2024/5/7/summer-art-marathon Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: Get The Picture

May 21, 2024 ·48 min

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 career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Find Get The Picture https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156741696-get-the-picture Read June’s book: Art Is A Tyrant https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50701321 The next live recording will be on Twitch on June 16th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

An Artists Guide To Getting Into Flow State

May 14, 2024 ·30 min

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 min outro of studio sounds for you to work to. This episode of Brush Work is a bit of an experiment, if you've liked this kind of content, please let me know in the comments! Brush work episode # 99 Join the Summer Art Marathon: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork/2024/5/7/summer-art-marathon Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Summer Art Marathon

May 7, 2024 ·22 min

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 project and commit. Join the Summer Art Marathon discord here: https://discord.gg/Rp7UxqZH92

Forests and Nourishment with Patty Haller

Apr 30, 2024 ·1 hr 31 min

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: https://pattyhaller.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattyhaller/?hl=en Woodside Braseth Gallery: https://woodsidebrasethgallery.com/artists/patty-haller/ Smith and Vallee Gallery: https://smithandvalleegallery.com/ Mentioned in today’s podcast https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gehry Gage Art Academy: https://gageacademy.org/ Per Kirkeby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_Kirkeby Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Sentimentality and Stories

Apr 24, 2024 ·42 min

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: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: The Entanglement

Apr 16, 2024 ·43 min

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 including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Find The Entanglement: https://www.alvanoe.com/books/the-entanglement Read May’s book: Get The Picture https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156741696-get-the-picture The next live recording will be on Twitch on May 12th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

The Weekly Research Hour

Apr 9, 2024 ·31 min

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 creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Why You Need Hotjar

Apr 2, 2024 ·34 min

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 collectors are using your website, so you can make better designs and more sales. Not an ad, I’m just a big believer! Get Hotjar: https://hotjar.com/r/r6de01d Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

How To Make Instagram Work For YOU

Mar 26, 2024 ·29 min

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 recommend watching the YouTube version of this episode as I do a deep dive with visuals on my own IG page. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

5 Art Exercises to QUICKLY Improve Your Painting Skills

Mar 19, 2024 ·35 min

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 practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: The Creative Act

Mar 12, 2024 ·1 hr 5 min

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: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426 Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Read April’s Book: The Entanglement by Alva Noe https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62815942 The next live recording will be on Twitch on April 14th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Find Visual Nomad (Jennifer): https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Facing The Blank Canvas

Mar 5, 2024 ·26 min

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 intimidated by a blank canvas. You aren’t the first to feel this way, you wont be the last. You MUST create SOMETHING Letting the blank canvas stay blank is the WORST thing you can do. It’s a bad habit like an infection. Mess it up!!! Make a silly mark on the first page, scribble on the canvas, lay a ground- wreck it! Make a pre-creativity ritual Tea time is my favorite! Need some looseleaf tea for yourself? Use code CHEERS10 at fridaytea.com for 10% off your whole order. Clean your space! A clean space leads to a clean mind for making new art Warm up your body Taking care of your physical self lets you protect your creativity years down the line. Break down your idea into its smallest one-sitting-task Can you do one of the creative checklist items in an hour? If yes, do it If no, break down the step even further. Make your list of imperfections and weaknesses Be as detailed as possible in the things you want to improve and strengthen your art work. Then pick one item and do it. Take a break Do something that seems very different than art making, you will get inspired. Take notes of your ideas as they come to you. Experiment Pull out materials you don’t normally work with and play! Need more advice? Still feeling stuck? Send me a message! Let’s chat. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@step...

Push Periods

Feb 27, 2024 ·33 min

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 Place resting times Select an end date for the push period Make time for errors and unexpected events Organize your space, get food ready, etc Set boundaries with people. Let them know you are in a push period. How to sustain a push period: Stay disciplined to your schedule Respect your rest Reevaluate your progress each day and change the schedule as needed Use tools to manage stress- comfy shows to watch while painting, using nice scents in your space, keep yourself clean. After the Push Period: Evaluate what you accomplished Plan rest Return to your normal schedule Make a list for what’s next, and don’t plan a time table that is similar to the push period. Give yourself more time. Want to see what I’ve been working on during my push period? Come to my show at West Seattle Grounds during March, with art walk happening on March 14th, 5-8pm 2024. West Seattle Grounds: 2141 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Good luck with your Push Period! I hope you get the results for what you need and that you don’t burn out. You got this! Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Embracing Vulnerability with Drie Chapek

Feb 20, 2024

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: Bless This Space Between Us https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1211497.To_Bless_the_Space_Between_Us Emily Gherard https://www.instagram.com/emily_gherard/ Ninth Street Women https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28118491-ninth-street-women Margy Lavelle: https://www.margylavelle.com/ i.e. Gallery: https://www.ieedison.com/ The Art Of Gathering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37424706-the-art-of-gathering Greg Kucera Gallery: https://www.gregkucera.com/ Find Drie Chapek online: https://driechapek.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drie_chapek/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: How To Be An Artist

Feb 13, 2024 ·52 min

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 Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Read March’s Book: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60965426 The next live recording will be on Twitch on March 10th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Managing Multiple Income Streams with Kristin Rae Cronic

Feb 6, 2024 ·1 hr 18 min

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/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinraecronic/ https://www.instagram.com/easelonstribling/ Find her work online: https://www.serenaandlily.com/search?q=kristincronic https://stellersgallery.com/artist/kristin-cronic https://wellandwondercollective.com/collections/kristin-cronic Mentioned in the episode: Austin Thomas: https://www.austinthomas.org/ Pete Souza: https://www.petesouza.com/ Proof to Product: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/ Kristin Rae Cronic artist statement: I make work about the journeys we take as it relates to human connection, empathy, individual worth, and adventure. I intend for my work to exist where people live, rest and reflect, and connect with one another. While medium varies based on the project at hand, color and intuition are common threads. My paintings often use nature as motifs for such themes, but I also use textiles and knot tying in soft sculptures intended for domestic and public spaces. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Directing An Art Residency with Beulah Van Rensburg

Jan 30, 2024 ·37 min

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 https://www.instagram.com/atelier_chateau_orquevaux/ https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Beulah van Rensburg’s Artist Statement:  Since 2019 Beulah van Rensburg has been The Residency Director at Chateau d'Orquevaux. Beulah is a practicing artist herself and as Director she uses her vast experience working with artists for over 20 years to conduct studio visits with the artists at the residency which includes discussing career, direction and to offer critiques. Prior to joining The Chateau team, Beulah founded the Van Rensburg Galleries in Hong Kong and Australia. In 2012 Beulah opened a Gallery in Hong Kong and while representing 35 International artists, she started exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair worldwide all the while curating collectors on an international level. Following the success of the art fairs, Van Rensburg Galleries established a regular Popup gallery in New York City followed by a gallery in Australia. Since 2021 Van Rensburg Galleries continues to operate under new ownership. In 2022 Beulah was invited to join the curatorial board at Artfinder, the leading online art platform. As a board member Beulah curates shows on the platform and finds appropriate artists to be represented.  Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.c...

Having Confidence In Building Your Art Website

Jan 23, 2024 ·44 min

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 need a website, how to set it up to serve your business, and get it launched sooner rather than later. Sign up for Jennifer’s mailing list to get free resources and news when the next opening for the course is. Find Jennifer: https://www.jenniferarzt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jenniferarzt_art/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: Why have there been no great women artists?

Jan 16, 2024 ·54 min

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 the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Read February’s book: How To Be An Artist by Jerry Salztz https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49872803-how-to-be-an-artist The next live recording will be on Twitch on February 11th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Advice From Inside The Chateau d'Orquevaux Art Residency

Jan 9, 2024 ·1 hr 33 min

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 their life once the residency is over. The artists in this cohort ranged in age from 19 to mid 70’s and were from 4 different countries. They are sculptures, painters, fiber artists, poets, novelists, screenwriters, and more. I asked them these 4 questions: What did you expect to accomplish at the Chateau d’Orquevaux residency vs what did you actually end up creating? What's something you brought or wish you had brought that would have made your time at the residency better? What are you going to change in your life after coming to this art residency? What's some advice you would have for someone planning on coming to the Chateau Orquevaux? All 21 artists had very different answers and advice, a lot of which is specific to what they create. If you are thinking about going to the Chateau D’Orquevaux art residency and have questions, leave a comment! Thank you so much to my cohort for agreeing to be on Brush Work Podcast! In the interview today: ✨ @imogen_brewer✨ @lamccaulou✨ @mayalamaja ✨ @Adamgallerycastine✨ @spapaintings✨ @1castleintheair✨ @keightmaclean✨ @stephaniescott.art✨ @DellPenny✨ @iluv2bmissyb✨ @suziqsmith✨ @Cladelli ✨ @polymathcrafts✨ @mumblecorpse✨ @lethargic.slumber✨ @jenniferarzt_art✨ @cari.antoinette✨ @sylva_storm✨ @hannahs_symphony✨ @eveggleston_art Thank you to the wonderful staff of the Chateau Orquevaux residency: THE TEAM 👏⚜️ Co-Founder | Co-Director @ziggyattias_artZiggy’s Social: @chateau_orquevaux⚜️ Co-Founder | Residency Co-Director @beulahvanrensburgBeulah’s Social: @atelier_chateau_orquevaux⚜️Arts Administrative DirectorFalon’s Social: @falon_chateau_orquevaux⚜️ Regisseur @zetbegood⚜️ Chef @chef_marie_orquevaux⚜️ Second Ch...

Art Goals For The New Year

Jan 2, 2024 ·32 min

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 creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Yoga with Adrienne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0et6I930LaU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Chateau d'Orquevaux Artist Residency Audio Diary

Dec 26, 2023 ·2 hr 2 min

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 the money for it was my driving force for the 18 months leading up to it. Now that I’m home and recovered from the jetlag, I wanted to share with you my personal audio diary I kept while at the Chateau. This diary is from a few days before leaving, every day at the residency, and a few days after getting back home. I go into detail about what I experienced each day, talk about things I was learning, share tips for people wanting to come to the residency, and more. See all the tips written out: https://www.stephaniescott.art/2024/1/16/chateau-audio-diary Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! The residency website: https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Facing The Full Human Condition with Athena Flott

Dec 19, 2023 ·49 min

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 Icons exhibition catalog: https://www.graceathenaflott.com/availablepaintings/p/new-icons-exhibition-catalogue Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceathenaart/ Grace’s show at Port of Seattle, Dec. 1, 2023 through Feb. 29, 2024 : https://www.graceathenaflott.com/selected-work/new-icons-burn-survivor-portraits Juliette Aristides Painting Atelier program: https://www.aristidesarts.com/terracotta-program Stephanie’s coach for rest: https://www.lifecoachbaker.com/ Rest as Resistance: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60382737-rest-is-resistance Grace’s in person workshop on January 13th, 2024: https://www.graceathenaflott.com/workshops-in-person Sign up for Grace’s mailing list to get updates on her future podcast, shows, and opportunities to collect her art: https://www.graceathenaflott.com/mailing-list Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Art Book Club: The Agony and The Ecstasy

Dec 12, 2023 ·58 min

“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: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Poems-Selected-Letters-Michelangelo/dp/0691003246 Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! Read Januarys book: Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists by Linda Nochlin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36507992-why-have-there-been-no-great-women-artists The next live recording will be on Twitch on January 14th, 3pm Pacific. https://www.twitch.tv/cheerssteph Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/  Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork  Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/  Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

Selling Art At Conventions with Brittany Torres

Dec 5, 2023 ·1 hr 20 min

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: https://www.tiktok.com/@brittany_notbrittney Brittany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torresfantasyart/?hl=en Torres Fantasy Art: https://www.torresfantasyart.com/ Rob Carlos, Brittany’s mentor: https://www.instagram.com/rob.carlos/?hl=en Convention’s mentioned: https://www.norwescon.org/ https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/en-us.html https://imaginativerealism.com/ https://www.miscon.org/ https://www.wasummercon.com/ Brittany Torres likes dragons, wine, and attempting to write her hypothetical book late at night. She braved the college towns of MA to emerge armed with a Bachelor’s of Liberal Arts from Mount Holyoke College and a deeper appreciation for female representation. To no one’s surprise she majored in both English and in Medieval Studies, specializing in King Arthur, Beowulf, and manuscript research. She then went the completely opposite direction to work in self publishing as a graphic designer for book covers. Skip ahead a couple years and she is now the successful business owner of The Social Atelier, where she coaches fellow artists in discovering the power of their unique branding. No matter the career though, Brittany always comes back to art and the world of fantasy where her too big imagination fits right in.  When not glued to the computer you can find her with a cup of coffee in hand, living a ridiculously fun life with her husband, the firefighter, and their cat, the tiny savage, in their home in Washington State. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday! In...