Waiting for the moment when you can turn your art hobby into an art career? This episode of the Honest Art Podcast is all about how to know when it’s time, and what to do once you make that leap. You’ll find that becoming a pro is less about waiting for a permission slip and more about showing up consistently, embracing discomfort, standing in your values, and ultimately…acting like a pro before you even feel like one!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Episode 110: Benny Bing Talks Artistic Process, Representation, and Finding His Voice in the Art World: https://jodieking.com/episode-110-benny-bing-talks-artistic-process-representation-and-finding-his-voice-in-the-art-world/

• Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/

• Episode 67: Fight Me! Yes, An Artist Needs An Email List With Yasmine Kashefi: https://jodieking.com/episode-67-fight-me-yes-an-artist-needs-an-email-list-with-yasmine-kashefi/

• Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/

• Chatgpt: https://chatgpt.com/

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Join me at my Santa Fe workshop in July: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget

• Join me at my Austin workshop in October: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-october-2025

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Join my email list here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

I'm so excited to introduce you to Stacy Solodkin, an abstract artist who embodies authenticity and the power of saying "YES!" to what you love.

Tune in as she shares her inspiring journey of letting go, trusting impulse, and putting her incredible work out into the world. You'll be inspired to prioritize your creative needs, get clear about what you want, and be inspired to take the next step, even if it means starting small. You’re in for a treat with this episode!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Connect with Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacysolodkin/?hl=en

• Learn more about Stacy’s art: https://www.stacysolodkin.com/

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Join me at my Santa Fe workshop in July: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget

• Join me at my Austin workshop in October: https://jodieking.com/honest-art-workshop-austin-october-2025

• Episode 108: An Inside Look At Art Consulting with Amy Sawtelle: https://jodieking.com/episode-108-an-inside-look-at-art-consulting-with-amy-sawtelle/

• Join my email list here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Is your creativity losing the battle against life's demands? In this episode, I talk about the uncomfortable truth about why consistency, not talent or inspiration, is the real secret to showing up. I'll break down practical time-blocking strategies that protect your creative sessions, techniques that build resilience, and studio habits that generate consistent flow.

If you want to maintain your creative practice, consistency is the way to do it.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Join my email list here:https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist

• Episode 110: Benny Bing Talks Artistic Process, Representation, and Finding His Voice in the Art World: https://jodieking.com/episode-110-benny-bing-talks-artistic-process-representation-and-finding-his-voice-in-the-art-world/

• Check out my Mini-Course: An Artist’s Guide to Instagram: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout

• Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern Lima: https://amzn.to/438JrsB

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Painter’s drop cloth: https://amzn.to/43rAkC2

• Palo Santo: https://amzn.to/3SOz0UU

• Listen to my guided meditation here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation

• Screws and anchors: https://amzn.to/3H12mgt

• Painter’s easel: https://amzn.to/4kxWEkE

• 4mil roll of plastic to mix paint on: https://amzn.to/4kuo8aG

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

This guest interview is everything I’ve been waiting to share since 2020. I’ve been a fan of this artist’s work since first glance, and today, I finally get to welcome him to the show.

In this episode, the highly talented, highly sought-after Benny Bing — whose work has been collected by celebrities like Alicia Keys, Dave Chappelle, and The Weeknd — and I dive into what raw, authentic creativity looks like. We’ll talk about:

• Benny's art serving as a profound exploration of black identity, gender, and human complexity

• The importance of finding your unique artistic voice through consistent practice and personal reflection

• Why passion and professional success can absolutely go hand in hand

Don't miss the episode that will inspire, challenge, and reignite your creative spirit.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com

Resources mentioned:

• Stay in touch with Benny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bennybing/?hl=en

• See more of Benny’s work: https://www.bennybing.com/

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

"Why do you create art?" is a question that stumps many artists, but it’s one everyone should know the answer to. Why? Because your WHY is your most powerful business tool, and getting clear on it may be the thing you need to sell more art in 2025.

But here’s the thing — it’s already something you have inside you. It just needs to be uncovered. In this episode, I’ll show you how to do it, and you’ll walk away with practical exercises you can use to get introspective, regardless of where you find yourself in your art career.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Episode 107: Art Buying Trends in 2025: https://jodieking.com/episode-107-art-buying-trends-in-2025/

• Episode 105: How to Craft An Artist Statement That Drives Sales: https://jodieking.com/episode-105-how-to-craft-an-artist-statement-that-drives-sales/

• Let’s paint together at one of my workshops!: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• The Honest Art Mixed Media Journal: https://shop.jodieking.com/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal?_pos=1&_sid=31d1beb07&_ss=r

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Join me as I welcome art consultant Amy Sawtelle to the show for an insider's look at the world of art consulting. Amy and I talk about how consultants like her bridge the gap between creativity, passion, and building a thriving art career.

We’ll dig into topics like how artists can find the right consultant, what services they provide, and why maintaining your authentic artistic voice remains your strongest selling point.

If you're ready to move beyond the studio and start selling your art, this one’s for you!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/

• Episode 107: Art Buying Trends in 2025: https://jodieking.com/episode-107-art-buying-trends-in-2025/

• Stay in touch with Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amysawtelledesign/

• Learn more about Amy’s consulting business: https://www.amysawtelle.com/

• Visit the Sawtelle Studio: https://www.amysawtelle.com/sawtellestudio

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

The art market is shifting — do you know what it means for your work? In this episode, I’m digging into some surprising shifts reshaping how art is bought and sold today. I’ll cover which demographics are driving sales, why some artists flourish online while traditional venues struggle, and the growing appetite for authentic storytelling.

If you’re ready to put yourself out there and start selling your art in 2025, this episode is a must-listen!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Data Dive: Fine-Art Sales at Auction Are Down Nearly 30 Percent in the First Half of 2024: https://news.artnet.com/market/data-dive-fine-art-sales-down-2532712

• Christie’s Fine Art Auction House: https://www.christies.com/

• Saatchi Online Gallery: https://www.saatchiart.com/

• Learn more about Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Art Biz Mini Course: An Artist's Guide to Instagram: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Ready for some honest talk about the artist’s journey? In this episode, I’m back to answer more of your questions! From the sting of art show rejections and how to know when to keep pushing, to the logistics like how to price and ship your work, I’m here for you. No matter where you’re at in your art career, be sure to tune in — this episode will have valuable information for you!

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss a thing! And don’t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email us at amy@jodieking.com

Resources mentioned:

• Ask Me Anything, Part I: https://jodieking.com/episode-19-ask-me-anything-your-questions-answered/

• Ask Me Anything, Part II: https://jodieking.com/episode-33-ask-me-anything-your-burning-art-biz-questions-answered-part-2/

• Ask Me Anything, Part III: https://jodieking.com/episode-66-ask-me-anything-your-burning-questions-answered-part-3/

• Ask Me Anything, Part IV: https://jodieking.com/episode-88-ask-me-anything-your-burning-questions-answered-part-4/

• Attend one of Jodie’s Honest Art® painting workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Learn more about the Honest Art® Society membership: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Learn more about the Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

• Learn more about my Studio Elite mentorship program: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/

• Glassine used to roll your canvas with before shipping: https://amzn.to/3Rliw63

• An Artist’s Guide To Instagram Mini Course: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout

• Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/

• Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/

• Episode 29: Art Critiques: It’s More Than Just Being Told You Suck: https://jodieking.com/episode-29-art-critiques-its-more-than-just-being-told-you-suck/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast