In this week's episode, Martin Darkside returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming solo show, "The Night Library," at Skull & Snake Tattoo and Gallery in North Berwick, Maine. We also chat about evolution as an artist, the starving artist trope and much more. The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Show Notes: Martin Darkside’s Facebook Martin Darkside’s Instagram Martin Darkside’s Patreon Martin Darkside’s Website “The Night Library” @ Skull & Snake Tattoo & Gallery Strange Dreams Artist Collective ..read more

In this week’s episode, we speak with Jenny Allnutt, an internationally recognized and exhibited oil painter based in Australia, whose captivating and surrealistic portraits ambiguously explore the unconscious mind, transformation, and identity. Growth, hardship, and adversity can always be felt in an artist’s work. In this episode, Jenny courageously opens up about the experiences that have shaped her both personally and as an artist. The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Show Notes: National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 V ..read more

This week's episode is with Kyra Wilson, amazing painter and art business expert! We chat about the business of art, ageism and sexism in the art world, The Strange Dreams Art Collective, and a lot of discussion about negotiating what you want with galleries! The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Show Notes: Kyra Wilson’s Website Kyra Wilson’s Facebook Page Kyra Wilson’s Instagram Kyra Wilson’s TikTok Strange Dreams Art Collective Martin Woodhead Terri Woodward Laurie McClave Adam Sargent Cori Derfus Monika Ptok-Byard ..read more

Jackee Sandelands-Strom has become known for her hyperrealistic acrylic paintings of hands, but not just any hands. Hands that tell a story of experience, hard work and enriched lives. Together with her husband, Tom Strom, they co-own The Keep in Scotland, a tattoo shop and artist collective. This episode explores her philosophies on why hands are the main focus of her work, the tattoo industry, societal binaries and gender stereotypes in the art world and more. This episode is part of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Takeover Series! The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and ..read more

Alyssa Mees is an artist working primarily in acrylic, but she also used oil, ink and digital for her highly stylized feminine portraits. She usually touches upon nature or animals, as well, and balances a full time graphic design job with her art career. This episode dives into how she gives herself some grace and her advice on finding that in your life, and realizing that negative self talk could be detrimental to your creativity. This episode is part of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Takeover Series! The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. S ..read more

Kim Vanderhoek is an Award-Winning Impressionist style Landscape and Urban Scene painter. This episode covers her philosophy about knowing what you want out of your art and letting that guide you. This episode also covers the en Plein Air world, marketing, gallery & sexism. This episode is part of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Takeover Series! The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Sponsors: Trekell Professional Art Supplies Dianne Hoffman’s Website Dianne Hoffman’s Instagram Dianne Hoffman’s Facebook Show Notes: Trekell Pro Team Artists ..read more

Jeremy Biggers is the very definition of a multi-hyphenate. His career spans across a gamut of mediums, including murals, acrylic and oil paintings, music videos and filmmaking, clothing, brand design and more. He's partnered with IBM, Nike, Adidas, McDonalds, Paramount Pictures, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Virgin Hotels, Cheetos, Bud Light, Cadillac, Sprint, and Vice. The conversation also covers the idea of belonging and his experience of being a bi-racial artist. This episode is part of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Takeover Series! The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was wr ..read more

Eric Johnson is a modern day master who teaches at The Academy of Realist Art in Boston, Massachusetts. He has made it his mission to learn the techniques of the Old Masters to honor the traditions that have been passed down. Eric has recently been named one of Trekell's Pro Team Members, and goes into how he creates his own pigments, and delightfully nerds out on the how and the why. The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Sponsors: Trekell Professional Art Supplies Dianne Hoffman’s Website Dianne Hoffman’s Instagram Dianne Hoffman’s Fa ..read more

This week’s episode is part 2 of the ongoing discussion about self-confidence and how to build it over time. We get into our own fears and reasons why, under certain circumstances, our confidence wavers. We tackle themes like fear, humiliation, and shame, while giving you some useful insight into how to push through those obstacles to emerge as a more confident artist. The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Show Notes: DFE Episode 65: Gaining Self-Confidence ..read more

It's the first of many of Trekell's "2021 Pro Team Takeover" Episodes! Jon Ching's colorful and surreal animal portraits depict a fantastical and playful world, while creating a larger conversation about climate change and nature. Shane gets a chance to chat with Jon about his career in the gallery world, his projects that are beneficial to the planet, and also being named one of Trekell's 2021 Pro Team Artists. Shane also announces a giveaway of three $100 Gift Certificates to Trekell.com ! The theme song "Motivation For The Everyday Artist" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski. Sponso ..read more