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2025 Summer Art Marathon - 92 Days of Improving Your Art

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. A project designed to establish a daily creative practice, bring your ideas into reality, and make some ...

The World Is Ending; Keep Making Art

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A plea for you to keep making art despite everything trying to get you to stop. Don’t stop creating!Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the ...

How To Write An Artist Statement, With Examples!

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get the full notes and written examples on my website, here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork I hope these tips and examples were helpful! If ...

Art Book Club: Working Girl: On Selling Art And Selling Sex

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Visual Nomad and I chat about Working Girl by Sophia Giovannitti. We talk about boundaries, the vagueness of selling art, and knowing your worth. Reco...

Quitting the day job to be an artist with Isaac Prior

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a full time artist takes money, time, and guts. In this interview with Isaac Prior, we chat about: planning to quit, the pressure your art ha...

Jennifer Ament

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m delighted to introduce my next guest, a Seattle Art Powerhouse and inspiration for going against tradition- Jennifer Ament! Join us in a talk ab...

Questions for Creativity - A 30 day journaling challenge for artists

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a journaling challenge that focus on creativity? Tired of morning pages that give you 0 direction on what to write about? Join Questions f...

Art Book Club: A Giacometti Portrait

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can I work on your Artist Statement? Email me with the subject "Artists Statement" and include your statement and a picture of your art or a link to y...

How To Talk About Your Art

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking for your artwork in a way that isn’t pretentious or cringy takes practice and a good mindset. In today’s episode of Brush Work, I go over...

What defines a painting? with Niki Keenan

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At what point does a painting become a sculpture? Is it limited to the material of paint or the surface it’s created on? In today’s episode of Bru...

You've Got To Visit This Space For Creatives In NYC

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a great place to meet creative people in NYC? Visit Salon 21! Imagine a haven where artists, designers, and visionaries converge to engage...

Art Book Club: The Art Thief

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel is a riveting true crime art story that will make you question the idea of how artwork is shown, how you would feel if...

The Best Way To Price Your Art

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many things to consider when selling art that pricing can feel overwhelming. In todays episode we go through 4 different pricing structur...

Never Be Out Of Ideas

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever get frustrated with the blank canvas? Tired of your ideas failing to look right? This exercise will ensure you always are improving your creativi...

How to find time to paint

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making time to make art can be tricky when all of your hours feel used up. In this episode of Brush Work we go over 3 exercises to help you find time ...

Art Book Club: The Only Art Books You'll Ever Need

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They say you can't learn to paint by reading, but surly some expert knowledge wont go amiss.Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicali...

How To Make Prints of Your Art

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making fine art prints of your paintings can be daunting, but with a little prepwork you’ll be making prints in no time. Picture Salon: https://www....

Starting Painting With ZERO Experience

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in making art, but have no painting experience? Want to start painting, but not sure what supplies to get? Today I’ve invited acr...

August Art Challenge

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Art Book Club: Make Your Art No Matter What

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

Stop Wasting Paint

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been afraid of wasting your nice art materials? Do you have boxes of colors and supplies that have been waiting on shelves for years? This episo...

Learning Gouache Painting In 30 Days

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I spent 30 day learning how to paint with Gouache and this is what I learned! This episode is best watched on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

How To Support Artists For Free

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

Art Book Club: Art Is A Tyrant

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seasons of Creativity

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I stopped painting, but I’m still calling myself a painter. I’m in the middle of a season of rest, where my urgency to paint is gone- but I still ...

Returning To Art with Tracy Allegro

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After taking a near 20 year hiatus, Tracy Allegro returned to her painting with a zeal and dedication that hasn’t let up since. Join us in a convers...

Art Book Club: Get The Picture

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A book for the art curious. Join Jen and I in a discussion on Get The Picture, where we talk about how tiny the art world is, how context matters more...

The Artists Guide to Flow State

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This audio guide into flow state is for artists who need some directed focus. The first part is an explanation on what flow is and side effects that c...

Summer Art Marathon - 92 Days of Improving Your Art

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Summer Art Marathon begins June 1st. Each day of the marathon you will complete an drawing, a painting, a comic, a piece of a cross stitch, a digi...

Forests and Nourishment with Patty Haller

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel awkward talking about your art at gatherings? Do you love art about forest systems? In todays episode of @brushworkpod, @pattyhaller and I t...

Sentimentality and Stories

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about the story of having a pen pal for 7 years, why authenticity will help you connect with your collectors, and why you shoul...

Art Book Club: The Entanglement

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This month on Art Book Club we read The Entanglement by Alva Noe. Join Visualnomad and I in a discussion on judgement, perception, and how life influe...

The Weekly Research Hour

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once I implemented a weekly time to research topics in art, my creative work bloomed. In today’s episode I go over how I like to research and where ...

Why You Need Hotjar

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I highly recommend watching the Youtube version of this podcast episode! https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniescottart Using this changed the way I look...

How To Make Instagram Work For YOU

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram can be really frustrating for artists, or the best thing for their business. It all depends on how you approach the app. In today’s episod...

5 Art Exercises to QUICKLY Improve Your Painting Skills

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After going to many kinds of painting education sources over the last decade, I’ve come up with a list of 5 exercises that will bring you more sensi...

Art Book Club: The Creative Act

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Art Book Club, Jennifer and I dig into The Creative Act. We chat about artistic competition, how to get out of a creative rut, why ...

Facing The Blank Canvas

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel paralyzed by not knowing what to say, to paint, to create? Ever have a blank canvas, a blank audio file, a blank sheet of music staring at y...

Push Periods

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to prep for a push period:Set really specific goalsPrioritize what needs to get doneSet an A list and a B list.A- Things that MUST get done (The r...

Embracing Vulnerability with Drie Chapek

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m thrilled to have Drie Chapek on today’s episode of Brush Work podcast. Join us in a discussion about switching from oil to acrylic painting, h...

Art Book Club: How To Be An Artist

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Art Book Club, Stephanie talks about themes inspired by this short read including creativity and rest, no wasted days, and being pr...

Managing Multiple Income Streams with Kristin Rae Cronic

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Rae Cronic joins me in a conversation about balancing income with happiness, starting a live wedding painting business, publishing a book, kno...

Directing An Artist Residency with Beulah van Rensburg

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mentioned in the episode:Handkerchief project: https://www.instagram.com/winnievanderrijn/ Symposium: https://marthacashman.com/international-symposiu...

Having Confidence In Building Your Artist Website with Jennifer Arzt

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode features an abstract painter I met at Chateau d’Orquevaux, Jennifer Arzt. We talk about making your own deadlines, the benefits of...

Art Book Club: Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find Why have there been no great women artists? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53967929-why-have-there-been-no-great-women-artists Host and arti...

Advice From Inside The Chateau Orquevaux Art Residency

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode I’ve interviewed the entire November 2023 cohort and asked them 4 questions regarding their experience at the Chateau d’Orque...

Art goals for a new year

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I break down my goals for 2024! Topics include Art business, personal finance, fitness, and more. Do you have an interesting goal for the new ye...

Chateau d'Orquevaux Art Residency Review and Daily Audio Diary

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In November of 2023 I spent a month at the Chateau d’Orquevaux artists and writers residency.I had applied the year before in hope that the second t...

Facing The Full Human Condition with Grace Athena Flott

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in a conversation with Seattle Artist, Grace Athena Flott about painting the disabled figure, having the guts to talk about hard topics, her s...

Art Book Club: The Agony and the Ecstasy

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Talent is cheap; dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.” ― Irving Stone, The Agony and the EcstasyFind The Agony and the Ecstasy ...

Selling Art At Conventions with Brittany Torres

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to sell your artwork at a convention? Join me in a discussion with fantasy artist Brittany Torres on selling artwork with a booth...

How To Pack For An Art Residency

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

How To Feel Successful As An Artist with Dave Clay

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in a conversation with figure and cityscape painter Dave Clay about ditching the world of comics to make paintings, placing figures in abstrac...

Art Book Club: The Artist's Way, Week 9-12

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Art Book Club episode with just Stephanie featuring the ending of The Artist Way.75 Detailed Artist Dates: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork...

How Much I Paid For My Art Residency

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good luck in paying for your art residency! Or for saving that much money in a year and a half, it’s a huge feat and I’m impressed with you for ev...

How To Activate An Engaging Audience with Brittany Torres

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to make content for a new platform, but learning the how stops you in your tracks? Join me in a chat with Brittany Torres on how ...

How To Pick An Art Residency

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Artwork Archive: Particularly their Instagram Page is an excellent resource for artist opportunities and residencies. https://www.artworkarchive.com/b...

Why Avoiding Content Creation Is A MISTAKE with Brittany Torres

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A posting plan to get you back into a consistent content creation rhythm:3 times a week- post an image to the feed on a scheduled day. Every day for a...

Art Book Club: Curating Art Now

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

Crafting A Stellar Portfolio

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

YouTube Project Results

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

Art Book Club: Nothing If Not Critical

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

You're Not Too Old To Be An Artist

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s never too late to make art. Now is the best time to embrace your creativity. Your unique experiences, wisdom, and perspective make your creatio...

22 Day Jobs To Support Your Art Career

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is, it takes a long time to learn how to make a living as an artist. When you are a full time artist, you aren’t just a painter, you’re ...

How To Handle Rejection

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The harsh reality of being an artist is that at some point, you are going to be rejected. The world of a fine artist isn't paved with praise and accep...

How To Prepare For The Holidays

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get the episode in written form here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art...

Art Book Club: The Artist's Way, Week 5-8

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29876447-the-artist-s-way Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks ...

From Engineer to Artist with Ashwini Sadekar

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find Ashwini Sadekar online:Website -> https://www.ashwinisadekar.com/Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/ashwinisadekar/YouTube -> https:...

5 Summer Art Challenges

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’ve compiled a list of great art challenges that you can do this summer (or any other season really) to hone your creative skills and build c...

75 Artist Date Ideas

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since starting The Artist’s Way, I’ve been having a once a week adventure called The Artist Date. This is a solo date that is designed to feed you...

The Studio Log

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I love record keeping and data analysis, especially if it is of my own creative habits. Since 2011 I’ve been keeping a Studio Log in my art studio t...

Art Book Club: The Artist's Way, Week 1-4

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29876447-the-artist-s-way Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks ...

How To Visit An Art Museum

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeding your eyes is one of the most important thing for the creative spirit, and visiting an art museum is a great way to get a punch of inspiration ...

The Best Artist Websites Have This

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m going to teach you everything you need for an amazing artist website! See all the examples here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork/...

Affirmations For Artists

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been reading The Artist's Way for Art Book Club and part of the program is to create affirmations for yourself. Sometimes coming up with affirm...

Art Book Club: Draw Your Weapons

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find Draw Your Weapons: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/32766486 Bainbridge Art Museum exhibit on Japanese Incarceration in Washington: https:/...

How To Earn A Living Through Blogging with Art Studio Life

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elisabeth Larson Koehler and her husband are the power behind the blog Art Studio Life. Join Elisabeth and I in a discussion on how ebooks, blogs, Pin...

The YouTube Project

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2nd of my evergreen projects, YouTube. In this episode I deep dive into why I’ve started up my channel again, what my goals are for YouTube and ...

Art Book Club: Seven Days in the Art World

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get Seven Days In The Art World Here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6988014-seven-days-in-the-art-worldView The Oval by Murakami https://www.artf...

Systems & Abstraction with Ilana Zweschi

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I interviewed Ilana Zweschi! Join us in a chat about color systems, story telling in abstraction, how she organizes her time, bes...

5 Ways To Build An Art Community

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1. Go to Art Walks2. Create an Art Book Club3. Create a critique group4. Host a Drawing Jam5. Challenge other artists to a timed project+ 1 Invite oth...

How A Personality Quiz Can Boost Your Web Traffic

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Take The What Color Is Your Personality quiz: https://www.stephaniescott.art/news/2023/3/27/what-color-is-your-personality Make your own quiz: https:/...

How To Self Critique Your Artwork

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

Art Book Club: Atomic Habits

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get your copy of Atomic Habits here! https://amzn.to/3GNEutJ Visual Nomad and I went through Atomic Habits this month. During Art Book Club we dissect...

How To Get Back Into Artmaking After A Break

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Q&A episode Stephanie goes over how to make a collection/body of work, how to schedule art making into your life, how to get rid of things...

The Divine Feminine and Censorship with Cassidy Austin

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode I interview Cassidy Austin for Brush Work. Cassidy is an oil painter who paints the divine feminine through classical techniques wit...

The Email Marketing Experiment pt 1

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Automated emails examples: (you can automate up to 60 days!)Thanks for subscribing + 10% off gift  immediately Hello again - introduce yours...

How To Set Up A Giveaway

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get 10% at Friday’s online teashop using code STEVIE10 https://www.fridaytea.com/ Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of t...

Art Book Club: Ninth Street Women

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to a talk by the author here on Youtube: Ninth Street Women: Mary Gabriel in conversation with Deborah Solomon | Live from the Whitney https:...

When To Upgrade Your Art Business

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What sort of upgrades will you be doing for your art?Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics includ...

Why Routines Are Important

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

Art Book Club: Censored Art Today

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media ski...

How To Make Time For Your Art Practice

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Nicole Baker’s episode on Scheduling https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZcWDZ4vQmRregAMgaf3c2?si=b2361eb73c814567 What time of day is the b...

How To Stream Art On Twitch

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

See the full guide with links to items here: https://www.stephaniescott.art/2022/11/15/how-to-stream-art-on-twitch Host and artist Stephanie Scott bre...

Branding Photography with Maryna Holovanova

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For artists from Oregon or artists willing to travel to Oregon: if you'd like to have a plein air photo session in Cannon Beach/ Arcadia/ Manzanita Ma...

Art Book Club: Alla Prima II

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Read February’s book “Censored Art Today” https://amzn.to/3XxLHEf Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career...

The Tea On Etsy

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the tea on why Etsy is bad for fine artists, why I left the platform, and how you could succeed as an artist with a 250k revenue selling pet portr...

How To Build Confidence In Your Ideas

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building confidence in your artwork is a skill that must be honed like your technical abilities. In this episode I lay out how to get rid of doubt and...

How To Price Your Artwork

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A breakdown of all the ways I’ve priced my paintings in the past and the method I use now. Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practical...

Art Book Club: The Creative Habit

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Visual Nomad: https://www.instagram.com/visualnomad__/Next book is Alla Prima II https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18660561-alla-prima-iiHost and ar...