Creative Type Podcast: Conversations for visual artists and art lovers

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime talk about why you should keep your best artwork for yourself for situations like future once in a lifetime exhibits and more. Tune in to hear the conversation.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime talk about what happens to our art once the artist dies. Not a subject most want to think about but a necessary topic.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime discuss meaningful ways to connect with not only your existing art collectors but also engaging in a way on social media to obtain new collectors.

We want to hear from you, our dear listener. In this episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime review the frequency of the podcast and ask for ideas that would contribute to future episodes. We also ask for our first volunteer written-in interviewees.

In this one year anniversary episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about their favorite podcasts of Creative Type Podcast through the last year. They also announce the winner of the giveaway for the one year anniversary tote bag! You’ll have to listen to see if it’s you.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime discuss their experiences building and maintaining their artist websites using both Wordpress.org and FASO. They also remind listeners to sign up for the giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about where and how they sign their artwork and in what fashion. They also remind listeners to sign up for the giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about where they find the reference photos they use for their paintings and also suggest other alternatives. They also announce a giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about how they start the new business year off right.In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about how they start the new business year off right.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about how they make goals for their art businesses and share some books they’ve read regarding goals.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about Lori hosting an Open Studio in December.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime welcome you back to the podcast. They’ve been on an unintentional several month hiatus and they talk about what’s been going on in their art lives.

In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime meet in Lori’s studio and chat in person about spreading your time too thinly over too many things and how that isn’t a productive way to accomplish business.

Listen in as a fly on the wall as Jaime, Lori and Vicki get together to have their first plein air painting session for 2023 in Jaime’s Studio Gardens.

Today on the Creative Type Podcast Jaime and Lori talk to Evansville commission artist, Jon Hamby about moving to abstraction. Listen as he talks about his art practice. Jon can be reached at jonahin11@ymail.com or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jon.a.hamby

Jaime and Lori interview Evansville commission artist, Jon Hamby.

Taking a class can be beneficial to your art practice or art business, but are you taking ones that are actually helping you? Jaime and Lori discuss three types of continuing education in this podcast.

Creating daily, weekly or even monthly habits are helpful in any art business. Jaime and Lori talk about their good habits and bad ones in this podcast.

We’ve got our friend Vicki Wilson with us again in today’s episode and this time we’re talking about time management. Vicki offers her tips and tricks to managing your time better for your art business.

Today’s episode is the first of it’s kind for us here at Creative Type Podcast. We’re having a conversation with artist Vicki Wilson. We’ll be discussing getting overwhelmed with your art business. How being overwhelmed happens and what suggestions Vicki has for getting through it before it turns into burnout.

Jaime and Lori talk about how each of them begin a painting. Maybe you do starts similarly or you’re looking for new ideas on how other artists begin a painting, or perhaps you’re new to painting and looking for ideas. Either way, today’s podcast is peek into our process.

Don’t we all want to find more time to be in the studio? Of course! Here’s some suggestions you can try to get yourself in your studio and creating more art, even with limited time.

Sometimes a piece of artwork practically finishes itself and others times, well not so much. Today Lori and Jaime talk about how they know when their artwork is finished and the stages it might need before it feels finished.

Most artists need to have multiple income streams in order to make a living from your art. Lori and Jaime talk about different ways to increase your income generated from your artwork.

In this short episode, Jaime answers a listener’s question about what tools are your go to tools for inspiration.

We talk about reasons we might give up on our art or art business in today’s show. Lori and Jaime talk about ways to keep yourself motivated and carrying on with your art.

Today we dive into how Lori and Jaime both organize their art business to make filing taxes easier.

When you’re new at something, you just don’t know what you don’t know. Today, Lori and Jaime talk about things that they feel would’ve benefited them to have found out earlier in their artistic journey. Follow along and see if they’re similar to what you wish you had known earlier. Or if you’re new at painting or selling your work, then listen for nuggets that will benefit you in the long run.

Have you ever thought to yourself while looking at a piece of abstract art “I could do that”. Or overhear someone say “My kindergartener could do that!”? Maybe you create abstract art and feel like you have to defend or justify your work. Today, Lori and Jaime talk about how abstract art gets treated or thought about throughout the years.

The world can be a treacherous place for artists who are trusting or just don’t understand much of the business due to lack of experience. Most of the time, it's just you don’t know what you don’t know. Lori and Jaime talk about their experiences while navigating the art world hoping to help artists from making the same mistakes they have made.

If selling your art is your business then knowing how to get your art out there and in the public eye is so important for the success of your art business. Because how will anyone buy your art if it’s hiding in your closet? Lori and Jaime talk about various places to exhibit your art besides a gallery.

Spending time in the studio is a necessity if you're an artist. Join Jaime and Lori as they chat about their studios and what about them either makes them want to spend time in their studios or the opposite, drives them out. Spoiler Alert: You'll find lots of tips to make you want to spend more time in yours.

Jaime and Lori chat about buying original artwork. They each give their reasons for purchasing as well as why they think art buyers in general purchase art.

Jaime and Lori discuss ways to organize your art business with methods that have worked for them. Everything from business plans and computer file organization to collector and artwork records are discussed.

In this episode Jaime and Lori discuss several ways you can create an artist community. Having a community of supporters/friends is invaluable in the art world, especially since being an artist is largely a one-person endeavor. It can get lonely in the studio. Have a listen, and learn about some ways they have used to create their community, both on- and offline.

Jaime and Lori, along with their friend Vicki Wilson, are planning their first pop up gallery show. In this episode they share the steps they have taken to plan their pop up event. Everything from finding a location to marketing a pop up is discussed.

Meet Jaime and Lori, your hosts. A brief uncut version of our first episode where you'll learn tidbits about us and our art, and why we are recording a podcast.