Sasha Stiles is an AI researcher and award-winning language artist. In this episode, she has a very informative discussion with our host, Rachel Wilkins on creativity, transhumanism, post-humanism and what it means to be human. They also touch on emerging technologies, the impact they will likely have on future generations, AI limitations and how we can find ways to harness the power of communications technology in the art and blockchain space.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: creativity unleashed in a pixel grid and the history of the written word (recheck this) transhumanism, posth ..read more

Sara Baumann is an internationally aclaimed NFT artist of iranian-American heritage and is the founder of Women & Weapons NFT collection. She has collaborated with some of the major iconic brands on the scene. Her artistic narrative is proof that NFTs can be transformative beyond what we can comprehend or imagine. In this episode she discusses with Rachel issues around art and heritage, ethical concerns with regards to AI as it relates to art as well as gender representation within this ecosystem.    In this episode we discuss: - how different cultural backgrounds affect how arti ..read more

Patrick Amadon is a digital artist in the NFT space who is blending his interests into his artwork and in this discussion with our host, Rachel Wilkins he shares his views on the future of the art world in the digital era. He has strong ties to impactful art that has had some real effect or triggered change in the world. Patrick is very passionate about keeping the scales balanced and supporting other artists as they create their careers in the art space as well. In this episode we discuss: What Patrick refers to as the corrupted essence of glitches How the communities can ensure that youn ..read more

Claire is an anonymous AI artist who is vocal in her beliefs and whose work is an ongoing conversation with AI. In this episode as she kicks of our new season, she shares with our host, Rachel Wilkins the various themes in her work and how it affects our views. She believes the barrier of skill will be swept away with AI. Her journey into NFTs is future-focused and she shares how her creativity was impacted by health challenges she has encountered along her journey. She also fondly speaks of the shared respect within the community of anonymous artists in which she has established a trustworthy ..read more

In this episode Rachel Wilkins has a conversation with Toni Payne, the founder of The Champayner Social Club, a Still Life Photographer and Spoken Word Poet about the challenges associated with fulfilling clients’ visions as an artist. They also touch on the subject of dealing with how society frowns on art as a career and the ability to combine creativity with AI and Blockchain. In closing they talk about the fundamentally important parts of creatives and respecting their work, and how NFT’s, Web3 and the meta verse tie it all together.    ..read more

In this episode Rachel Wilkins, our host, speaks with Ashley Delonas, a multimedia artist who took art matters into her own hands to change her destiny and found healing through art. Ashley embraces the analogy and symbolism of the medium of your choice and associated risk and uses her art as a form of healing from trauma and abuse. She shares certain turning points in her life as an artist that allowed her to work past her limiting beliefs and give herself permission to create more! There is a major difference between having an art teacher and a coach and she breaks this down and how it helpe ..read more

In this episode, our host, Rachel Wilkins talks about the best places to sell different art work, how to build your client avatar and locating the platforms they hang out at so you can connect. Finally, she shares her top 5 tips on how to optimize your Instagram account to sell more art online.  ..read more

In this episode, our host, Rachel Wilkins speaks with Victoria Boyd, a digital marketing strategist, about how to sell in the DMs, top tips on how to leverage Instagram, asking for a sell, packaging experiences, authenticity and vulnerabilities that come with taking action. Victoria gives practical advice and tips on how to make your sales take off through showing up consistently.  ..read more

Smart Art Business is a podcast by Rachel Wilkins to help visual artists and creative entrepreneurs grow and sustain a successful art business. Featuring tangible advice and inspiring interviews with artists and industry experts, you will learn how to brand, market, and sell your art the smart way ..read more

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with art appraiser Shelley Hall.  Shelly has a unique perspective on the art world given her experiences as an artist, gallery owner, and now art appraiser handling multi-million dollars worth of artwork.  Shelley shared some real pearls of wisdom on pricing, prints, and value. Personally, I learned a lot during this session and I’m sure you will too ..read more