Ever felt like you're in a rut with your work?This week we I share practical strategies for boosting your creativity. In this episode, you'll learn three ways to make creative thinking part of your everyday practice. It's quick and easy but highly effective. The more you practice creativity, the more effortlessly it appears in your painting. We'll talk about how to think about other artists work so that it inspires unique ideas in your own (without copying their ideas). Letting your mind wander - yep DAYDREAMING is your best friend for creating unique ideas and tapping into your authenticity ..read more

Getting your work out there is scary for a lot of artists. Sometimes it’s because we’re afraid no one will like it, but more often it's because we are so worried about whether or not the paintings will sell. That creates a ton of pressure. This episode is for you if you want to show your work but secretly resist taking actions to get it out there. I give you 3 ideas to make it easier: Showing your work makes you a better painter: you get to see how people react to your work. Art is communication, part of communication is listening to the response. Putting your art out there helps you find the ..read more

Let's chat about embracing experimentation, playfulness, and bringing a childlike sense of curiosity into your creative process! In this episode, Antrese Wood shares her experiences and insights on how fear of failure and perfectionism stifles creativity, and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles. How do we do that? Bring back play and experimentation into your creative process. Play and experimentation leads to authenticity, growth, and learning. Our fear of failure and perfectionism blocks creativity, so we discuss concrete techniques to recognize and work through these fears. Embrac ..read more

Noah Saterstrom and Antrese Wood delve into the intersection of art, space, and personal evolution. Noah shares insights into his art practice, shedding light on how artists navigate their creative process and the challenges they face. Here are some key takeaways: Exploring New Spaces: We discuss the impact of transitioning to a larger studio space and how it influences artistic practice. Adapting to Economic and Environmental Changes: The conversation shifts towards adapting to economic fluctuations in Argentina where Antrese lives and its effect on art creation and sales. Navigating the Art ..read more

Building unshakeable trust in yourself is a gamechanger and it affects more than just your artwork. Learn why and how you can start building it today. Self-trust allows you to take risks, explore, and play in your painting without worrying about seeming scattered. You trust your creativity. With self-trust, you know you can choose one idea without fear of losing others. You feel calm and free while creating. Self-trust helps you feel calm and open when showing your work, talking about it, and discussing pricing. Without self-trust you doubt choices, compare yourself, second-guess, become stag ..read more

In this episode, I answer questions about my evolution and growth over the past couple years. I'm back from a lengthy break with fresh perspectives to share. A few takeaways from this episode: I obtained several advanced coaching certifications and feel they complement my artistic side. My vision for the podcast and community is even stronger now. Progress in art and life is not linear.  I encourage reframing frustrations as opportunities to grow rather than indications of failure. Find balance across periods of your life, not daily. Different priorities may have more focus (and time) du ..read more

What's next with Savvy Painter? After a much needed (and longer than expected) break, Savvy Painter is back!  I'm thrilled to reconnect with you and continue the conversation with our artist community. In this episode, I share what I experienced during this pause.  I reflect on the importance of mental health and trusting your intuition. I explore self-imposed deadlines and the realization that growth often comes from stepping back rather than pushing through. I have so much gratitude for the unwavering support of the podcast community.  I am continually in awe of the interconne ..read more

Goal setting is an important part of any artistic journey. However, we often think goals are about achieving the thing and getting to the end rather than treasuring the gold that can be found along the way. On this episode, I want to share how setting goals is the way to mastery and how missed goals can be the path to creating the art practice of your dreams. Outline of This Episode [0:01] The real power of goals [4:48] Unpacking the gift of resistance  [14:10] Exercising the skill of overcoming doubt [28:43] Lessons learned from goal setting Resources Mentioned on this episode The Sav ..read more

Humans are pretty generous when it comes to loving other artists. It’s loving ourselves as artists with the same intensity that often needs some work. On this episode, I’m sharing insights from my recent and wonderfully unexpected time off around expectations, identifying when and why previously successful thought processes are no longer working, and leaning into appreciation to find and strengthen your inner voice. Outline of This Episode [3:15] When helpful thoughts no longer serve you  [7:56] Identifying unhealthy expectations [15:36] Leaning into appreciation Resources Mentioned on ..read more

As artists, we know the feeling of putting our heart and soul into a piece of work, only to second guess ourselves and worry about what others might think. It's a common struggle we all face! But it's important to remember that art is subjective, and the only opinion that truly matters is our own. On this episode, we will explore the struggle of staying true to our vision, how to overcome it, and other ways to embrace our authenticity while creating without fear. Outline of This Episode [2:01] The pressures of needing others’ approval [9:13] The negative impacts of seeking external validation ..read more