Not Sorry Art Podcast

Sari gives an update on what she's been focusing on with her art-- including a growing YouTube channel and a greater emphasis on Not Sorry Art School-- and what that means for this podcast in 2025.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_school

In the wake of her previous discussion on Jenny Odell's book How To Do Nothing, Sari discusses her routine for filtering the media and information she takes in without allowing herself to become detached or apathetic to the news.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_school

Sari discusses her strategies for overcoming burnout in her art practice, taken from lessons as an artist, mentor and parent.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_school

Sari recounts her takeaways from Jenny Odell's 2019 book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy and how the book's recommendations can be helpful to artists feeling overwhelmed by media and our hunger for constant information dopamine.There is one spot remaining for my 2025 artist retreat/residency! Camp Spark features a week-long painting retreat, where you'll immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of summer camp, reimagined as a creative residency in the Catskills. Grow your art practice via virtual programming, the week-long retreat in upstate New York and a capstone virtual exhibition to include on your CV.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_schoolSHOW NOTES:How to Do Nothing by Jenny OdellIt's not easy seeing green (Himba Tribe study)

Sari reaches into her mailbag to answer Kayla B.'s question about grappling with identity in her art and how to authentically share lived experiences by posting paintings online.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_schoolSHOW NOTES:Follow Kayla @kaylabynumcoatesBook Recommendations:Ways of Seeing by John BergerHow To Be An Artist by Jerry SaltzNeuroTribes by Steve SilbermanArt As Experience by John Dewey

Welcome to Season 3 of the Not Sorry Art podcast! In this first episode of 2025, Sari discusses a recent interview of the rapper Doechii in Rolling Stone and the lessons for artists that can be gleaned from it.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work.Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School. Lifetime Access at Not Sorry Art School is your ticket to all my courses plus a spot in our vibrant community group. Pay once and have access for life! Learn more about Lifetime Access at NSAS.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art, @not_sorry_art_schoolSHOW NOTES:Doechii Interview: Rolling StoneThe Artist's WayDoechii: The Artist's Way | My Creative Recovery Journey

Sari is joined by arts professional Mac Cumpian to discuss her career working multiple art world jobs, including serving as an educator at the Met, working as a studio manager for a prominent NYC artist, teaching adjunct at her alma mater, and more. Mac talks about moving from SE Texas to NYC and the associated economic/cultural challenges, art on social media, and breaking into an insular art community without established connections.This episode is sponsored by Not Sorry Art, where you can shop my work. Learn painting from me at my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.This episode is also sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Mac @MacFacts on TikTokMacCumpian.com

In her first ever call-in episode, Sari answers a listener question about the desire to make visually appealing work that also comments on societal issues in an effort to bring about real change.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain!

Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the third and final installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss "Get The Picture" by Bianca Bosker. This book is joyous journey into the art world via Bosker, a journalist who takes on multiple art adjacent roles (such as a gallery assistant, museum security guard, studio assistant and more) as she immerses herself into the mysterious and insular worlds of creating, selling, collecting and viewing art. Megan and I thoroughly cherished this read and I hope you enjoy our conversation about the book.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain!

Sari speaks with friendship coach and author Danielle Bayard Jackson about how creatives can approach friendships that blend personal and professional motives. Danielle is the author of a new book, Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and & Art of Conflict & Connection in Women's Relationships.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain!

Sari discusses how reaching goals as an artist requires patience and the willingness to commit to a small step-by-step journey.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show! This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain!

Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the second installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss Your Brain On Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.This 2023 book is a fascinating peek into the science of neuroaesthetics and how art impacts our lives in myriad ways. I hope you enjoy our conversation and stay tuned for the third and final Summer Book Club next month as we discuss Bianca Bosker's new book, Get The Picture, a first-hand account of an outsider's journey into the art world and beyondThis episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari discusses how putting limitations on ones creative pursuits can actually be beneficial when building for a long-term art practice.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSign up for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain

Sari is joined by cultural insights expert Megan E. Collins for their second annual Summer Book Club series. This month's pick is W. David Marx's 2022 book Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion and Constant ChangeWe really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend for readers looking to take a deeper look at the hierarchies in our society and how status tiers inform cultural capital.In our conversation, we hone in on how Status and Culture applies to modern day internet culture and of course, we discuss the applications of the book to the art world.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari chats with Chicago-based art therapist Pierra Brown about her profession, how she got into art therapy, and some misconceptions associated with the practice.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Pierra (@pierrad.b): Instagram, TikTok

Sari is joined by artist/creative Brit Chida to discuss their abstract diagrams and the message of healing and emotional vulnerability behind the work. As Brit describes their art on their website, Brit “makes art as a way to heal and offer back to their community some gifts of resilience.”This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:For a special 20% off discount on Brit's prints, use code NSA20Brit Chida IGhttps://britchida.com/ Patreon - Brit Chida Learn painting from Brit: https://www.easydoesitart.com/

Sari addresses the reality for artists that making subpar work is a part of the process and must be dealt with in order to improve.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari chats with her friend and fellow Austin artist and gallery owner Ella Nilsson about making the most out of an art space for creating art and exhibiting.Ella is a great example of an artist wearing multiple hats as she not only has her practice, but she also owns and operates Hangar Art Studios in Austin and worked for 15 years at Ikea as a design manager.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artCheck out my blog to view the product recommendations that Sari and Ella discussYou can follow Ella on Instagram or visit her website.Also, you can check out her work (and some of mine!) at Hangar Art Studios, located at 3625 Mencheca Road, Suite 101 Austin, Texas 78704. Their website is www.hangarartstudios.com.

Sari discusses the topic of cringe: how our tendency to experience that emotion comes out of a societal desire to maintain group cohesion, and why she believes embracing a certain level of cringe is necessary to have a steady art practice. Sari also talks about some of the cringe she's experienced as an artist online and her tips for overcoming the feelings of fear and embarrassment that can follow us as creatives.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari discusses the myth that artists have to attend art school to be legitimate. She weighs the pros and cons of art school, how she came to major in fine art, and how artists can continue their painting education outside the confines of an institution.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari answers your questions about painting retreats: how she got involved teaching them internationally, what happens at one, what materials to bring, what experience is needed etc. She also discusses these events from the instructor perspective so that artists interested in teaching can learn how to start teaching retreats themselves.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSari's next painting retreat (September 30-October 7 in Spain)

Sari speaks with Gamblin product expert Mary Tevlin on the intricacies of painting mediums and the myriad ways that artists have approached oil painting throughout history. Mary shares her product knowledge about solvent and solvent free options so that artists can be fully informed on their brush cleaning choices and understand what might work best for them.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Contact MaryGamblin's websiteGamblin IG

Sari speaks with Natural Earth Paint founder Leah Fanning on her journey to creating a safe and eco responsible painting product line, the health risks associated with traditional acrylics and solvents, and how artists can make small changes in their routines to benefit themselves and the environment.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Natural Earth Paint website Natural Earth IGEco-SolveNatural AcryliksNatural Varnish

Sari discusses the often overlooked impact that intentional observation can have on artists and non-artists alike.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:It's Not Easy Seeing Green: The Himba people of Namibia

Sari chats about how limitations in an art practice can be helpful in uncovering style and setting us apart as artists.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari chats with Erika Lamar of Flynn Craft House about balancing her duties as a full-time artist and high school art teacher.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Erika: IG, Website, YouTube

Sari discusses how French philosopher Pierre Bourdieu's seminal book, Distinction, has influenced her thoughts about taste and how having (or lacking) cultural capital influences how a person and their work is received by the world.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste by Pierre Bourdieu

Sari speaks with curator and director of programming at Big Medium, Coka Treviño, about Austin, Tx arts community and what it's like curating and organizing some of state's largest art events each year.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Big MediumThe Projecto

Sari chats with Massachusetts-based oil painter Sophie Pearson ( @creating.sophie ) whose work is a powerful reflection of childhood and familial relationships, as well as the modern realities of living in a larger body. This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Sophie:Instagram, Patreon, TikTok, YouTubeCheck out Sophie's upcoming show, Beneath the Memory, this May at Arts Worcester

There's been a lot of online discourse recently on the modern reality for artists marketing ourselves as brands, and in this week's podcast Sari discusses a recent Vox article on this very subject.Everyone's a sellout now by Rebecca JenningsThis episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:"Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain

Sari discusses a viral story out of Australia of an influencer criticizing the prices of an independent ceramist to set the stage for a wider conversation on setting prices as an artist. Not everyone will understand why your prices are the way they are, but it's important to make context around your practice so the collectors who want to buy your work understand your worth.This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 18, 2024. This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Taxes can be something that sends a shiver up anyone's spine, but as artists working for ourselves it's incredibly important to have a handle on that part of the business. Sari is joined for today's show by an expert in that arena, Sunlight Tax founder and artist Hannah Cole.Hannah and Sunlight Tax do such amazing work to make the financial part of running a creative business less scary, which it can be if you don't have a clue about taxes and the intricacies of deductions, expenses, and how to pay yourself as an artist.So check out our conversation if you've ever stressed about managing your income as an artist, wondered why taxes are so darn hard, and want to position yourself for a brighter financial future as a creator.This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 11, 2024. This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Hannah & Sunlight TaxSunlight TaxSign Up for Money BootcampIRS 9 point test of profitability (how to tell if you're a hobby vs. a business)VITA Federal program (IRS finder)Free Visual Guide to Artists' Tax DeductionsFree Class about systems to help you get organized for taxes and build your F***-You MoneyThe Sunlight podcast

In the final part of her series on motivation, Sari discusses the circumstances that make motivation different for everyone, and how it's been co-opted by oppressive systems to portray achievement as entirely merit and determination-based.This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 11, 2024. This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari discusses her relationship with discipline in her art practice and how her understanding of the word has changed throughout the years.This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 11, 2024. This episode also sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari discusses the mostly good (and some not so good) of adopting a daily painting challenge to kickstart your art practice. Sari's professional art career began with a daily painting challenge at the beginning of 2016, and she proceeded to paint everyday for three years, so she is uniquely qualified to discuss the pros and cons of creating in this way.This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 11, 2024. This episode also sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Welcome back to the Not Sorry Art podcast! For the first episode of Season 2, Sari reflects on her relationship with January 1 and new beginnings, and discusses why self-love is the key that unlocks the motivation required to overcome a daunting challenge.This show is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now! The book will be out on June 11, 2024. This episode also sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Adult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsNo Bad KidsAdult Children of Alcoholics

Sari is back to wrap up Season 1 of the Not Sorry Art podcast with details about an art giveaway she's promoting as a "thank you" to her podcast listeners. Here are the giveaway details and entry requirements:Giveaway Basket:1 Floral Studio Disco Ball 8" Canvas Print3 Books (Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, Chromophobia by David Batchelor and Color Theory: An Essential Guide To Color by Patti Mollica)5 tubes of Golden Heavy Body Acrylic paintsNot Sorry Art sticker variety packThank you note from Sari!To enter, simply leave a review for the podcast either on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or by emailing me @ notsorryart@sari.studio. Let me know a specific part of an episode that you enjoyed or a guest interview that resonated with you! Include your Instagram handle so I can contact you if you win the drawing. Note: I will only contact you on social media through my verified account, @not_sorry_art. Any other accounts are not me!The deadline to be entered in the giveaway is October 31 at 11:59pm CT. A winner will be selected and notified on November 1. Reminder: I will only contact you on social media from @not_sorry_art. Any other attempted contacts on social media from another account is spam.To share any other feedback on the podcast (guests you want to hear in Season 2, tips for improving the show, topics you want me to cover etc.), visit the podcast page on my site.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari is joined by Megan Collins (@VirgoLikeBeyonce on TikTok/@themanicuredshelf on IG) to discuss their final Summer Book Club selection of 2023, Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon.Sari and Megan are both critical of the book's premise as a blanket philosophy for succeeding in the art world, and they point out the problematic consequences of adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to art making (and in fact art stealing) that Kleon proposes.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.FREE 7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Girls that get it, get it

In the penultimate episode of season one of the Not Sorry Art Podcast, Sari discusses the lessons she's learned on resting in your practice, even if that's not something that comes naturally to an artist.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Free 7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés@Britchida

Sari finally saw the Barbie movie and she provides an artist's perspective of the blockbuster film, as well as her thoughts on how the movie could have been even more impactful.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Free 7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Be Kind Rewind

Sari is joined by Megan Collins (@VirgoLikeBeyonce on TikTok/@themanicuredshelf on IG) to discuss their latest Summer Book Club selection, Chromophobia by David Batchelor. The book, written in 2000, discusses the larger cultural resistance to color and what that says about prejudices society holds in all facets of modern life.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

What are the pros and cons of art fairs??Sari chats with @smilecult__ founder Sandy Lopez about her experiences with art markets and fairs— what to know before signing up, how location plays a pivotal role in the success (or not) of your market, and how to budget for events that can include a lot of up front costs.Sandy and I also discuss the history of her brand, which has gained notoriety for their clever acronyms that bring new, positive meaning to words that we commonly associate with derogatory feminine descriptors. Words like slut, hoe and milf have been refashioned into positive affirmations of self love under Smile Cult's deft touch, and it's made for designs that resonate with many.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Smile Cult websiteSmile Cult TikTok, IG, Pinterest

Sari speaks with Hayley DeRoche, aka Official Sad Beige, about their popular satire page highlighting the growing trend of children's clothing becoming more muted and neutral, and what that can tell us about classism, inconspicuous consumption and the effect of mommy influencer culture on taste.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Official Sad Beige channels: IG, TikTok, PatreonHayleyDeroche.com

Sari discusses how social media impacts the work that artists create, and how morality is often incorrectly assigned to those who follow trends online with their artwork.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Flyana Boss

Sari discusses the pros and cons of sticking with one medium as an artist and why trying different mediums doesn't always mean that an artist lacks focus.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.7-Day Painting Bootcamp by Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Dunning-Kruger Effect

Sari is joined by Megan Collins (@VirgoLikeBeyonce on TikTok/@themanicuredshelf on IG) to discuss June's pick for the Summer Book Club, "You May Also Like" by Tom Vanderbilt. The book dives into how taste and preferences are developed and how it impacts so much of what we do. Sari and Megan share what they liked about the book, what they didn't, and what the author's conclusions say about modern arts and culture.Stay tuned for next month's book club selection, Chromaphobia by David Batchelor.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari explains two common approaches to developing style, producing and consuming, and how the former can lead to a more genuine discovery of the art you are meant to make.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Social Media's Obsession with Aesthetics and Curated Identities by Shanspeare

Sari shares her incredible experience teaching an art retreat last week in Morocco, and explains the lasting impact that such an experience can have for an artist.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari speaks with Sam Remboldt, an offer strategist/creative small business expert who is the founder of her business, Passionland. Through her business, Sam helps guide creative small business owners to the resources and solutions to help their presence stand out from the crowd.Sam is not only incredibly knowledgable of business best practices as the founder of multiple small businesses in her career, but she also has a great outlook on social media on work-life balance that is very valuable for the modern solo-preneur; I can attest that I'm not always the best at maintaining that work-life balance, so it was great to hear Sam's lessons for giving yourself the space to rest as a way to grow your business and increase productivity.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Sam: Passionland, TikTok, InstagramSam's book recommendations: Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, Chill and Prosper: The New Way To Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas, Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Sari discusses the significant obstacles facing artists from lower class and working class backgrounds and how that affects the quality of art and representation in culture.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Huge decline of working class people in the arts reflects fall in wider society - The GuardianArtists Are More Likely To Come From Rich Families - W Magazine

Sari speaks with Web3 expert Kiana Pirouz (@futurelilith.eth on TikTok) about the technology's potential for radically changing who holds the power of the Internet and how decentralization can better serve communities without some of the drawbacks of social media.This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Kiana: TikTok, Twitter