Julia, a full-time painter, and Erin, an artist, and advertiser, unite to share their journeys to stay in touch with their creativity and keep it real about the ups and downs of being an artist. We hope to lend our audience some inspiration and confidence along the way.
On today's episode Julia discusses how being selective about what projects she accepts has actually propelled her career rather than hinder it.
On today's episode Julia talks about how originality is overrated and often the killer of exciting ideas that would in time become "original".
On Today's episode Julia talks about how repetition can often feel like a creative death but it usually yields incredible results and rich creative fulfillment.
Today Julia talks about how her latest project has really helped give her a direction and guide her audience towards the conversations she wants to be having.
on Today's episode Julia ponders managing expectations as a creative. This is by far the most challenging part of her job and something she must reckon with daily.
Today Julia unpacks a few of her worst experiences thus far as a full time artist and what they have taught her and how they have shaped her.
Coming to you live from my blanket fort, let your pod mom remind you that social media is fake and everyone has a motive.
Today Julia discusses how the many things going on in her personal life and the world right now can make her ask some existential questions. She breaks down how finding the balance between being a dreamer and a practical business woman can be hard, but also not impossible.
Today Julia unpacks her "Liked" Songs on Spotify and what it says about her journey to figure out who she truly is, and the realization she had to stop trying to be something she's not.
I am is back with a new show, "The Artist's Journey"! In the episode we talk all about what this next chapter means, how I've navigated a difficult year and creating full time, and more on what's to come!
A pep talk to stop that silly algorithm from keeping you down.
Today on the podcast Julia shares with you how she became a career artist, and what that journey really looked like - lots of self doubt, repetitive thought cycles, loved ones supporting her, and moments of big courage. We hope you enjoy!
Today's episode has it all: illness, laughter, adulting, loss, weddings, and off the rails conversation. Please enjoy and remember your imperfections are beautiful. This episode is dedicated to the one and only Lucie Phillips.
Today you get to be a fly on the wall for Julia & Erin's rebranding meeting - that's right Julia has hired Erin to help her rebrand herself! Erin walks us all through some helpful ways to start this process and resources to turn to if this is a process you are also in need of. Follow the Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls.
Today we have a fun one! Julia's fiancé, Kirk, joins her on the podcast to discuss his perspective of the creative journey, and Julia asks Kirk what it's really like to have an artist as a partner.
In Today's Episode Julia speaks candidly about her recent growth on instagram, and why she believes it's happening. There are some helpful take aways as well as honest reflections about how truly out of control and random this whole social media thing is! We hope you enjoy. Please follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls
Today on the podcast we have Aurailieus, a St. Petersburg, Florida artist and muralist. This is a conversation all about carving your own path and fearlessly putting your art out into the world. Please follow Aurailieus on Instagram at @aurailieus_artist and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AurailieusArtist You can find Aurailieus's work on his website: http://www.aurailieus.com/
In this episode Julia & Erin discuss their own experience with receiving feedback and the journey of knowing when to accept it and when to reject it. Follow @gessogirls on instagram.
Today is a solo episode with Julia where she discusses feeling lost on her creative journey, and finding her way back to her path. Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls
Today Julia and Erin discuss how their creative practice reflects what they need more of in their lives. They validate that it's okay to let your creative practice be a place of escape and for your own enjoyment, and that it does not always have to be intended for someone else. Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls
Today is a solo episode with Julia where she dives into her reasoning for taking a break from working in a series as well as other labels that have felt confining. Thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show!
Today's pep talk is a boost to your self worth and the value of your art! As always, thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show with a friend. @gessogirls on instagram
Today we have on the podcast the incredible Alicia Hale! Alicia is a live wedding painter and she shares her journey to become an event painter and all that she has learned since starting this endeavor. Thank you so much Alicia for sharing all your wisdom! Please go check out Alicia and her beautiful work at the links below: Website: http://www.aliciaanneart.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/aliciaanneart Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciaanneart Email: AliciaAnneArtist@gmail.com
Today Julia & Erin discuss a term Julia brought up in last week's episode "developing your own visual language", which is really just a creative way of saying branding... And luckily we have an in house branding expert, Erin! Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls
Today it's just Julia on the pod and she's talking about a question she gets all the time from fellow artists, to prioritize commission work or to not prioritize commission work? Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls
Today on the podcast we have the lovely Anna Romo! Anna was the co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop Up Shop in Chicago, as well as the owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and now is sharing her experience along with co-founder Monica Little through their Facebook Group Product Biz Society. Anna gives us some wonderful advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of knowing your own worth. If you liked what you heard today and need someone like Anna in your corner, and the fellowship of a growing community of entrepreneurs who get the struggle, consider signing up to the Facebook Group Product Biz Society: https://www.facebook.com/groups/377500037376992/ And sign up for our FREE Live webinar 5 Steps To Consistent Sales In Your Product Biz on March 16 by using this link: https://bit.ly/5stepstoconsistentsalesggp Thank you again to Anna for joining us! Be sure to follow her on instagram at @annaromo.biz and be sure to follow Monica Little at @Monicalittle_
Today's episode is definitely a therapy session, so buckle up as Julia & Erin take you ALL over the place. From vulgar viral videos, LEGO Trolls, Vulnerability hangovers, and knowing your limits - this episode has got it all!
Today Julia & Erin interview Braimah Lawal! Braimah is a Chicago based artist with roots in Ghana and Nigeria. He discusses how his identity informs his art and vulnerably opens up about navigating the ups and downs of being an artist. Please check out Braimah's art at @braimahlawal.art and at https://www.braimahlawalart.com/ Thank you Braimah for joining us today!
Today Julia & Erin recommend that you take a few different approaches to your creative practice and business to find success that lights you up and keeps you going!
We are back! Today we talk about finding a direction for our work in the new year and reflect on the time away away from the podcast including Julia's experience of going viral on instagram and what that was really like.
Last episode of the year! Julia and Erin discuss how resting is hard, the need to keep up on social media never ends, but we don't have to keep giving more of ourselves to get further. Take a break this holiday season and RECEIVE!
Today Julia talks about magic, or magic tricks rather, and how the lessons associated with learning a magic trick apply to making authentic art.
Today Julia & Erin discuss the importance of branching out and finding a creative community. Making friends at any age can be tough, but especially as an adult. So how do we break through and find like minded creatives to bond with?
Today Julia & Erin discuss the inevitable changes in aesthetic that happens as we progress as artists and how an evolution of style is a sign of progress and not a bad thing. Julia & Erin also candidly discuss how they don't understand commission work sometimes! You commission based artists will get it!
Today Julia & Erin have a quick conversation about how they've recognized areas of their lives where they need to be a little more selfish. Both Julia and Erin have recently be in teacher or teacher-like roles and have taken a step back from them in order to focus on and reconnect with themselves. They also discuss the strong feeling of guilt that often drives us to do more for others and less for ourselves, and how leading with guilt will ultimately burn us out.
Should you paint ornaments or other holiday gifts? Perhaps! But listen to Julia's words of caution before doing so, that way you are set up for success and not burn out!
Go check out Kat's work at @kat_liepins_art on instagram and Kat Liepins Art on YouTube and Facebook.
Here are a few helpful tips for Reels and some prompts to consider! Creative Pep talk episode 333 is also very helpful. and Steven Mellnor on Instagram.
A rather dramatic episode title, we know, but this recent headline resonated with us and we wanted to discuss the importance of know when to quit. We have both had to quit long standing side gigs this past month, so we talk through that choice and encourage listeners to also consider what they may need to let go of in order to make space for more of what they love.
Today Julia & Erin talk about their experience, or anticipated experience, with Inktober/Sketchtober. They encourage listens to think about their intended outcome for the 31 day art challenge and to create realistic goals so this community challenge can be what it was always intended to be: fun! For the official Inktober schedule, check out @inktober on instagram. Follow us at @gessogirls and be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend.
Today Julia & Erin discuss the final part of falling back in love with your art, and that is to share the work and share the love. Follow us on instagram at @gessogirls
Today Julia & Erin discuss how they have made showing up to their practice easier, and also what hurdles have stood in their way. They also touch on the importance of having fun with this habit and not taking ourselves too seriously, because at the end of the day if it's not fun then why are we doing it??? Be sure to follow Gesso Girls on Instagram @gessogirls
Today's episode is part two of the four part series all about falling back in love with your art. Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls
This is the start of a 4 part series where Julia and Erin will discuss falling back in love with your process, today's topic is al about falling in love with your process. If you would like to join Julia's Artist IRL Group please follow this link: https://juliahagenartist.com/artistirlgroup Follow @gessogirls on instagram
Today Erin & Julia discuss the lies they were told as artists. There are so many misconceptions about being an artists, and the profession itself so they decided to share the lies they have heard or been told in order to disprove them and help other artists see through the deception. If you are interested in, or know someone who would be interested in Julia's Artist In Real Life Group visit this link to learn more and sign up: https://juliahagenartist.com/artistirlgroup DM the Gesso Girls at @gessogirls if you have any lies we missed and would like to share!
Today Julia & Erin discuss creative leadership, and what makes someone a good leader. They find that it's not always the loudest person in the room or the one with the most experience, it's the creative who is present and listening. Follow gesso girls and let us know your thoughts on the episode at @gessogirls on instagram
Today Julia talks about how her journey with mental health has lead her to take herself and her art more seriously. She emphasizes how taking your art seriously isn't just an action, it's a perspective shift and sometimes it requires slowing down and pointing yourself in a new direction.
Anyone else feeling overwhelmed? Julia & Erin are too, and figured they can't be the only artist out there who feels this way, so they decided to chat about it. Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls
Today Julia & Erin encourage everyone to plan their own artist retreat. This can be an artist staycation, or hit the road and plan an actual trip with creativity as the focus. It's so important to change up our environment and make little moments special in order to spark creativity and inspiration. Also discussed is how to balance finding time to make art among all the summer activities and social plans ramping up!
In today's episode Julia & Erin discuss the perception of how artists "should" make money, and how this perception is holding us back. They encourage artists to consider alternate methods of making money that will strengthen their business and provide more financial freedom. Listen along as Julia & Erin share their personal experience of making money making art, and brainstorm ideas for other artists! Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls and don't forget to leave us a review!
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