An Artist's Journey Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Why is Art So Expensive? (#31)
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is art pricing out of line with what collectors are looking for? Do artists need to drop prices to sell art? Or are there other factors that are leadi...
Your Art and the Time Bandits (#30)
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Does lack of time get in the way of your art? What is the cause of this? How to spot the time bandits that steal your creative time? We also look at w...
Meet Joe Joubert Artist's Paint Maker (#29)
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
South African artist Joe Joubert is making the finest quality artist's paints in the Old Master tradition. Find out how Joe started this quest for aff...
Are You Afraid of Giving Away Your Art Secrets? (#28)
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some creatives still fear teaching and sharing their knowledge to competitors. Their art may be copied, photographed and this could undermine their bu...
How to Stop Fear from Killing Your Creativity (#27)
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ten tips to help you identify your work, get started and push on through to completion despite fear and anxiety. Why this is important for you and the...
Why Artists Need to Take Control of Their Education (#26)
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are artists getting the education they need to make it as a business? It seems not. The opportunity for artists to educate themselves and take control...
Online Art Coaching and How to Find Your Unique Painting Style (#25)
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to diversify your art business through art coaching. I chat about my art coaching program and how this has helped artists and me grow. Plus we hel...
How Art Savings Club Brings Affordable Art Supplies to Artists (#24)
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we meet Art Savings Club owner Andre Ruthven. Art Savings Club aims to bring the best art supplies to South African artists at reaso...
How Pinterest Has Exploded My Artist's Blog Traffic (#23)
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 covers my main social media services. What works and what doesn't. Special focus is on Pinterest and how this service has exploded my artis...
How to Simplify the Holiday Season and Enjoy it More (#22)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the materialism of this time of year? Here is how to have a mindful holiday season filled with creativity, fun and more meaningful family tim...
Growing Your Creative Business - Blogs, Social Media and Life Balance (#21)
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What will grow your online business and what will hold you back? I take a look at my business this year and lessons that I have learned about my onlin...
7 Beginner Mistakes Painters Make and How to Avoid Them (#20)
12 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years I have noticed seven fundamental mistakes beginner painters make. I have a few ways to avoid them that I teach in my art classes. Simpl...
Why Your Creativity Has Meaning for Others #19
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is constant except change. I take a look at why your art has impact for others. The importance of staying the course when you feel down about ...
The Monkey's Paw Halloween Special (#18)
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A classic spooky tale, The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs is read in full in this special Halloween edition. First published in 1902 this story has a st...
Why You Should Start Your Creative Journey Today (#17)
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is standing in your way? Instead of blaming circumstances we need to look at ourselves, what resources we have now and make something happen. One...
Why this Art Store is Dominating the Fine Art Niche (#16)
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What makes The Italian Artshop South Africa's top supplier of artist quality fine art materials? Skye Kennedy tells us about how the store began. what...
An Interview with South African Artist Magazine Editor Linda Hodnett (#15)
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Linda Hodnett, editor of South Africa's leading art enthusiast magazine. We will chat about how Linda started the SA Artist Magazine. The struggl...
Artists Must Improve Their Business: Lessons from Lord Sugar (#14)
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The autobiography of Lord Alan Sugar is filled with nuggets of business wisdom that I find relevant to artists and creatives too. In this episode I di...
Three Unfulfilled Artists and How to Avoid Becoming One of Them (#13)
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is holding many people back from their creative potential? I have noticed three typical categories of people who are blocked because of their sel...
An interview with Gavin Van Winsen of Winsen's Canvases (#12)
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Winsen's Canvases is South Africa's leading artist's canvas manufacturer. Find out how they began trading in 1986. Plus their secret to business succe...
Listen to Chapter One: The Art of Content Marketing (#11)
10 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Content marketing for creatives is a great way to market your art. In this episode you can listen to Chapter One of my book The Art of Content Marketi...
Outdoor or Studio Painting: Which is Better for Your Painting? (Episode 10)
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Outdoor painting en plein air is growing in popularity. But many artists are not sure if it is worth the risk or trouble. In this episode I look at ho...
Interested in Fantasy Novels for Young Adults? Listen to this Interview With Author Matthew Dewey (EP09)
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My special guest is a South African author, Matthew Dewey, who speaks about his new novels for young adults. Matthew, who is nineteen, has published t...
How to Practice the Art of Simplicity in Our Lives (Episode 8)
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Simplicity in art, simplicity in life. I have spent years teaching artists how to simplify their paintings. But what about our lives? In this episode ...
How a Teacher Inspired Me to Start Teaching and How You Can Teach Too
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can teach even if the idea scares you. I was the same until I remembered my own art teacher. His approach reminded me about why teaching is import...
The Artist and the Samurai (Or How to Get Your Art Spirit Back)
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you question the quality of your art? Your commitment to your process? In a world filled with distraction and materialism we can find guidance from...
Should Your Start Teaching Your Art?
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can teaching improve your art and career? Is teaching for you? In this episode I explore whether teaching is a good idea or not. I will tell you a...
Tips to Change Your Mind and Change Your Life
06 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find it difficult to avoid negative situations, news or people? How does that influence your work and attitudes to life? Not so good? This epis...
Should Artist's Start a Blog? (AAJ3)
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should an artist take time out to start a blog? Is it enough to produce great art? What is the number one mistake for new bloggers? If you have not ta...
How Artists Can View Rejection and Grow from it (AAJ2)
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection is never easy for an artist. The secret is how you react to rejection. Will this event help you grow or bring you down? In this episode we t...
What Does it Take to Succeed as an Artist?
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to succeed as an artist? Do you have the talent? Is there more than talent required? The title points to core issue many creatives f...