Podcast appearances and mentions of ann rea

Welcome to our first (official) episode of 2021!!! For a special treat, we just HAD to reach out and talk to some heavy-hitting guests. Tiffany Ann Rea, 2020 Miss United States and Marcus Strother, President of Mentor California sit down to discuss all things mentoring! Marcus and Tiffany discuss everything from why mentoring is important, to how a beauty pageant winner and CEO of a mentoring program are teaming up for change. Thanks to our great guests, this conversation holds tons of insight from start to finish. Listen to these two inspiring people and kick the New Year off right with the WE DREAM Podcast! mentorcaliforniayouth.org @mentorcalifornia @marcuslstrother @officialmissunitedstates @tiffanyannrea @MWLAsacramento @beheardplatform If you are enjoying the WE DREAM Podcast please SHARE, RATE, & SUBSCRIBE. Thank you for listening and supporting!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wedream/message

If you have trouble making money from doing an art form that you love, then you need to listen to this episode. Ann Rea is a San Francisco based artist and creator of the Making Art Making Money® program She's on a personal mission to destroy the myth of the “starving artist.” She mentors artists from around the globe, including; painters, jewelry designers, illustrators, musicians, photographers, and mixed media artists In this episode, Ann dives into her up-and-down journey on her path of becoming a recognized artist. INSIDE THE EPISODE: [01:39] Ann’s early determination to become an artist [05:00] The moment when Ann realized that she had to carve her own path [13:05] The secret Ann found to removing her creative blocks [16:40] The most significant win Ann had and how it effected her [21:34] Ann’s struggle with finding mentors & how it drives her to do what she does today Get your cheatsheet for Ann’s episode at unstoppablebusiness.com/podcast

Check out my latest interview with professional artist Ann Rea. Ann went from jobs she hated to making art a full time job, and she said f*%k you to the galleries while doing it! //TIME STAMPS [00:45] What art Ann Rea was drawn to first [1:29] Inspiration from nature [1:58] Creating art from pain The three most painful moments and the most joyful moments of life [2:40] Our life is a story What story are you telling yourself? [5:30] Married life Leaving design to work for a god awful job. [8:00] A crazy story Working at a job she hated brought on some serious mental health conditions. [11:30} Struck by art It’s time to make art again and boom she gets a huge sign. [15:15] Meetin a mentor Figuring out how to make money from selling art. [19:10] A bad boss About to jump ship from the job she hates. [22:10] Leaping into becoming a full time artist What was the process like….very scary! [25:00] Why artist struggle Even if they are selling their art. [31:00] Feeling the passion Not being able to keep her mouth shut, to Making Art Making Money. [32:25] Problems the majority of all artist face Cultural conditioning. Get your money mind on straight. [34:49] Creating value as an artist 80% psychological 20% strategy [38:59] Harness your fear Take fear and turn it into fuel [40:10] The epidemic of ungrounded Artist Artist are notorious for being ungrounded. Making art is heaven and making money is earth. [44:10] How to sell your art Don’t sell out, create a cause bigger than yourself. [46:39] The student who was discounting her art She didn’t listen at first, but once she listened her life changed. [48:15] Ann Rea’s aim Empower 10,000 artist [51:00] Know your product Know your worth and don’t believe stereotypes of artist. [52:40] Don’t cave to fear Resources for this episode: https://makingartmakingmoney.com/ Instagram @makingartmakingmoney FB Group @makingartmakingmoney

Ann Rea is a San Francisco-based artist and the founder of Artists Who THRIVE.  Her artistic talent is praised by her mentor, Wayne Thiebaud, an American art icon. She has been featured in Fortune, The Wine Enthusiast, and Art Business News magazines, in The San Francisco Chronicle, in the book Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields, and on HGTV, ABC, and The Good Life Project. She is also a favorite instructor on Creative Live's "Money and Life" channel, broadcasting to over one million students worldwide. Ann is the creator of "The MAKING Art Making MONEY Semester ®," eight foundational online business and marketing courses. Her students study with fellow artists from around the globe via live video calls within a welcoming and supportive community. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/annrea In this episode, Ann discusses: -How she became the “artist mentor” accidentally. -How the press she received brought artists to her, seeking help, and that is what set her on the path to helping them sell their art without feeling like a sell-out. -Stereotypes like “starving artist” and how they negatively affect the opinion and motivation of artists. -All of the positive changes that occurred in her art and in herself once she started getting paid for it. -Knowing exactly how much money you want to make, and by when. -The importance of writing down your goals and your plan. -What do you want, precisely?  How are you going to get it?  And who can help you?  -What an artist’s plan to make money should be comprised of. -Dr. E’s sagely words that every entrepreneur is an artist and every artist is an entrepreneur. -How she would rather be pulled toward something than to push herself toward it. -Knowing the difference between your goal and your overall mission. -A synchronistic event that she considers to be a “magical intervention” that got her to paint again. -Her words of encouragement for people who might be suffering from things such as depression, anxiety, or insomnia as a result of not pursuing their creative passions. -The power of exercise and a healthier diet. -How if you don’t schedule your creative passion, then there is a significant chance that you won’t get to it. Ann's Final Push will inspire you to find the thing that PULLS you – what do you stand for and what do you stand against? Quotes: “The press is what really brought other artists to me.  They were looking for help on how to sell their art without feeling like a sell-out.” “There are cultural messages about making art and making money.  Those messages were distorting the thinking and the confidence of artists unnecessarily.  I really wanted to set the record straight.” “We could probably sit here for a good hour and list all of the negative stereotypes that are thrust upon artists. Unfortunately a lot of artists swallow these stereotypes and then they spread them amongst themselves.” “A plan to sell art without a plan is a plan to sell no art.” “Your plan is kind of like a compass more than it is a roadmap.  You just want to make sure that you’re pointed in the right direction.” “Instead of focusing on what’s holding me back or what’s bogging me down, I spend a considerate amount of effort remembering my mission.” “This is not a dress rehearsal.  If you’re not happy, you need to start to bust a move, and move in the right direction.” Links mentioned: Making Art Making Money Artists who THRIVE Connect with Ann: Website / Facebook / Twitter On the next episode: Melissa Sue Stanley [Website] & Max Bare [Website]

Author Margaret Webb (of Older, Faster, Stronger: What Women Runners Can Teach Us All About Living Younger, Longer) returns to talk about race etiquette, body image, and ways to live a healthier, longer running lifestyle. Serena Marie, RD, and Kari fill the Gratitude Jar this week and also talk about what stress and cortisol levels do to the body. Serena recaps the Eileen C. Dugan Memorial 5K that she recently ran, and Kari updates listeners on her back injury. Featured Guest: Author Margaret Webb Kari and Margaret Webb, from self-titled Episode 48, converse about what's going on in Margaret's life right now, race etiquette, body image, the top seven ways to live a healthy life, and much more. Margaret has been running in her late 20s, and because of her flat feet, she was always afraid of running too long or far. One day, her sister challenged her to run a half marathon, and she felt she couldn't say no since her sister is thirteen years older than she. After her first book came out, called Apples To Oysters: A Food Lover's Tour Of Canadian Farm, she felt she needed to lose a few pounds gained while researching and going on tour to promote the book. She thought she'd try her hand at a marathon, and she was about to turn fifty years old, so she wanted to try to get into the best shape of her life. She had an amazing fiftieth year, ran several marathons, and achieved a personal best (PB). Older, Faster, Stronger: What Women Runners Can Teach Us All About Living Younger, Longer is her memoir as an overweight smoker and couch potato to a fit distance runner. She also talked to long-distance female runners while writing the book. Her largest goal was to turn herself into a runner who could run for life. She found that when you get into distance running, there's about a ten-year arc where you continue to build your speed and strength but you inevitably run into a slower period. Age doesn't disappear, and it shouldn't stop anyone from starting running at any age. Find the age grade running calculator that Margaret mentions here. Kari updates Margaret on her experience of running three marathons (and how it all started in “ Bank Of America Chicago Marathon Race Director Carey Pinkowski” Episode 88) and how she enjoys 5Ks and half marathons much more. Margaret talks about the ridiculousness of thinking we are not runners if we haven't run the marathon distance. She thinks it's useful and interesting to have trained for a marathon, because it's a big goal to achieve. Many women can and do successfully run marathons well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s. But for most of us, in order to be healthy running those distances, we need to cross train a lot. Margaret wants to get into distance swimming, kayaking, and cycling. One major takeaway is to respect your body type and mechanics in order to run injury free. Last year she ran the BAA 5K with some of her running club friends and had an amazing time. The next day, she took a running tour through Boston. Although it's sexy to run a big-city marathon, there are other ways to run a city too! Margaret thinks that 5 and 10K distances should get more respect. For the BAA 5K, you self select what corral you go in, so those runners who are least experienced go to the first corral to try and get to the finish line faster. In the first corral, there were elites mixed in with slower runners. For folks in the second or third corral, they had to pass the slower runners from the first corral. People were even stopping to walk in the first corral, which made it very difficult for the faster runners who had to dodge and weave around slower folks. It becomes frustrating and dangerous. Her goal was to run a personal best there, and she wanted to try and place in her age group, so she wanted the conditions for a fast race. For someone who's new to a 5K race, Margaret suggests the following etiquette: All races should have an etiquette guideline with the race kit/bag. For those who are on a run/walk program, during the walking phase, you should make a signal before you start to walk and move to the side of the race course. Kari mentions that when doing the Galloway Method, Jeff Galloway suggests to raise your arm to say that you're slowing down and to go to the side of the course. Properly place yourself in a corral that matches your ability. Kari mentions a book called Runners of North America: A Definitive Guide to the Species by Mark Remy that satirically classifies 23 different types runners in a humorous way. Margaret talks a bit about body image in her second book. The women's running movement is still so young and new that most runners have not really experimented or understood the full range of running opportunities that are available. The movement is fixated on the half marathon, but there are many other distances to choose from. One thing that women has largely ignored is the USATF Masters Track and Field movement, which includes shorter distances like the 100- and 200-meter races. You can get tremendously fit by doing shorter distances, and that suits many women in terms of training. What Margaret learned from the sprinters is that they built muscle really well, and older women struggle to keep muscle mass, so it's important to do activities that enhance muscle gain. Sprinters have a bit of a stronger physique, and they look less “ravaged” as Margaret puts it. The distance runners seemed to be more frail because of less upper-body strength and miles taking their toll. In terms of body image, she's spoken to quite a few women at women's-only races who started out their running careers at higher weights. When she started with her running club, she was 40 pounds overweight. Margaret talks about social contagion, which is when you run with a group of positive people, you will catch that positivity. When you run, take some time to get into a positive mindset before you run. For runners who might be insecure about their bodies, she suggests joining a supportive, like-minded group to keep you positive and motivated. There is a movement called City Fit Girls that started in Philadelphia that's just for women runners, and their mantra is, “No woman left behind.” Kari recently heard about Alexis who moved from Baltimore to Phoenix, who went on a run sponsored by a running store, and she was left behind on a run in the dark, having just moved to the area. It's key to also find a good running store that takes you seriously and respects you. Margaret is hungry to get back into a regular, disciplined training program soon with a few goal races but more diversified (like the Thousand Islands race series). Kari and Margaret chat about mindset, nutrition, sleep, exercise, meditation, being with your tribe, and being outside. Kari mentions giving up alcohol and sugar, and she feels better without both. It affects her sleep and the way she feels. Going through major life changes like selling a house, moving, moving away from good friends, can all be stressful. She recognizes that getting on a stricter schedule and focusing on the six or seven keys will get her back on track. Kari gives a shout out to Canadian listener Malcolm Richmond who got into both Chicago and New York through the lottery system. His wife ran the Chicago Marathon for the first time, and Kari tells a funny story about Malcolm shouting out of a cab window. When Kari and fellow TRLS listener Liz Whitteberry were talking to meet Serena for dinner, who do they bump into, but Malcolm! Thank you, TRLS listeners! “Running And Art: Turn Your Dreams Into Plans” (Episode 124 with Ann Rea) has received a ton of feedback! Many listeners thought it was a refreshing episode, because it portrayed depression and anxiety in such a raw and real light. We LOVE feedback and show ideas, so e-mail Kari@therunninglifestyle.com, leave a note on the Facebook page, or reach out via Twitter. It's almost here! The Delaware Marathon Festival in Wilmington, DE, will be held on Saturday, May 7 (5K and kids race) along with a TRLS dinner meetup (details to come). On Mother's Day (Sunday, May 8), the marathon, half marathon, and the relay races will take place. Kari will be the relay race finish line announcer. Go to the Contact tab of the TRL site to let Kari know that you'll be at the meetup! Gratitude Jar (Woot! Woot!) This week, go-to, real-food dietitian “Speedy Scientific” Serena Marie, RD, is grateful for science. As a dietitian, she's invested in science, and now she's reaping the benefits of science in terms of the different types of training she did while she was injured (HIIT workouts and strength training). Now she's only running twice a week, but she PRed at the Eileen C. Dugan Memorial 5K. She's grateful that by listening to science and doing HIIT workouts, she's been able to keep up her endurance and speed without a ton of running the last three months. She was the first woman to cross the finish line! Congratulations, Serena! Kari is grateful for Serena! She talked to Serena about something that she was taking to heart too much that wasn't even her own stressor, and Serena snapped her out of it by explaining things in her scientific, millennial way. Serena Marie, RD Serena Marie, RD, explains what happens physically to your body when you're stressed out. Don't take on other's issues. It's important to minimize stressors that aren't actually your own. When you respond to other people's stress, you are doing damage to your own body. The hormone cortisol spikes in your body, and it sets off the fight or flight reaction in your body, where your body thinks there's a major stress going on, even if it's a slight emotional stress. When we exercise, it's a healthy stress to our bodies, but when you're sitting in the car during rush-hour traffic or recounting a stressful situation to your significant other at the dinner table, your liver starts to put out triglycerides (sugars) and LDL cholesterol, which is preparing your body for that flight reaction. When you're sitting down, you're not utilizing these sugars and cholesterol, but if you were running and your body reacted that way, it would be good because your body could use the sugars for fuel. Try to be in the present and just breathe. Visualization is powerful, but it's hard to believe until you see it manifested and actually happen. Take a picture of what you visualize, and use the hashtags #TRLS and #visualization on social media. Mindset is everything, and we are our own worst enemies at times. Serena also chats about her BAA 5K experience, which she loved, because Boston is alive with the spirit of the marathon that weekend. Being a part of the running community was amazing, she thought the starting line was well organized, and she doesn't recall tripping over other runners or it being too crowded. Share with us what you're visualizing for success! Think about a success happening and what you'll say or feel like. Have you used visualization before, and how did it work out for you? The first week of May is National Pet Week, so in next week's episode, Kari talks about how to run with dogs and which breeds are great to run with. She feels honored to chat with Rachael Ray's go-to veterinarian, Dr. Ernie Ward. Ward is an Iron Man who talks to Kari about Lyme disease, how to care for a bearded dragon, and much more. Contact: Margaret Webb: Website: www.margaretwebb.com Book: Older, Faster, Stronger: What Women Runners Can Teach Us All About Living Younger, Longer Twitter: @MargaretWebb Margaret's Facebook Page Website: MargaretWebb.com Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

Dr. John Ratey, expert on the correlation between brain activity and how it's important for us to move our bodies, discusses seven ways to take control of your life, along with the link between depression and sugar, being responsible for our own well-being, and the benefits of exercise. Serena Marie, RD, talks about foods that are great for brain health. Featured Guest: Dr. John Ratey Harvard psychiatrist and foremost authority when it comes to the brain and exercise, Dr. John Ratey, discusses the correlation between sugar and depression/other diseases, being proponents for our own well-being, and the benefits of exercise. He has been on TRLS in such episodes as “John Ratey” (Episode 53), “Dr. John Ratey” (Episode 59), “Optimize Your Brain With Dr. John Ratey, Part 1” (Episode 74), and “Optimize Your Brain With Dr. John Ratey, Part 2” (Episode 75). Companies work with people to find better ways to accommodate health in their lives, like startups working with the elderly to get them moving and to get them out into the community more. We're near a tipping point; people recognize that we have to be more responsible for ourselves and our own health. We're empowered by Google medicine and also knowing how to be healthier and how to increase our well-being. The biggest thing that Kari read recently is that our genes account for 5% of what can happen to us (from Super Genes: Unlock the Astonishing Power of Your DNA for Optimum Health and Well-Being by Deepak Chopra, MD, and Rudolph E. Tanzi, PhD). Our genetic inheritance can guide us to that wisdom that's impacted in our genes—to be in the moment, to eat right, to get the proper amount of sleep, to connect with others, and so on. He's excited about two different Silicon Valley firms that he's working with who recognize that small tribes are the way to promote a better sense of well-being. He'll be talking with an artificial intelligence group and another group that has proven that successful entrepreneurs have a passion for taking steps in helping the elderly try to improve their lives and getting them connected with others through exercise and the community. If you have been following him on Facebook, you'll know that he's recently been interviewed by Larry King, and to his surprise a group in CA put together a song called “Ratey-O-Active” on YouTube (like “Radioactive”). The “Super Seven” Commandments include eating right, being outside, being with your tribe, meditation, getting enough sleep, exercise, and mindset. Question: Can you get the same tribe feeling from a Facebook group that you can from meeting in person? Answer: It can be a starting point, but it's never going to be the same. But there are a lot of different mechanisms being developed and that are already in existence (like Meetup). He talks about the November Project and walking or running up and down the stairs at Harvard Stadium. The “dopamine squirt”—the surprise or novelty of an e-mail Using our past history and our biometrics (blood pressure, pulse) as well as what we've felt and what we like in the past is called affective computing so that we can be guided to prompt ourselves to move—it increases your state of well-being. You do not need sugar if you are burning fat. Dick Manning is a trail runner in Montana who has eliminated sugar for years from his diet. He's lost weight and gotten out of depression. He is using fat as his fuel (via a ketogenic diet). High concentrations of sugar lead to inflammation and putting on weight/fat. Ratey cautions jumping on the probiotics bandwagon (meaning purchasing probiotics in pill form rather than eating foods with probiotics) because we know very little about it. We're on the cusp of learning. Serena Marie, RD, talked about probiotics on “The Hottest “Living A Running Lifestyle” Trends With Kalyn Rozanski” (Episode 118). The first prescription for someone who has gastrointestinal problems is to eliminate sugar from his or her diet. For an injured runner, try to avoid depression by doing things like upper-body aerobics (Conductorcise), boxing, kettlebells, use the elliptical, or some alternative to staying active. Exhaust yourself other ways; when you do that you are raising your heart rate. Kari has been getting in the pool to do aqua running while dealing with her back injury. He mentions a New York Times article called “Learning a New Sport May Be Good for the Brain” written by Gretchen Reynolds. It helps grow your brain. He now starts off his lectures talking about neuroplasticity. That means putting ourselves in a state where the brain cells are the most liable to grow and change. The more depressed/stressed you get, the less plastic your brain gets—the less it's able to grow and respond to the environment. When it comes to sleep, during the stage of early sleep at night is when you're more liable to get into restorative sleep where your brain and your body get the best kind of sleep. It's the early morning where we get into REM sleep. In the late morning is when we dream the most, and that's very important. In Go Wild, Ratey talks about Dr. Beverly Tatumn of Spelman College (President from 2002–2015). She shut off her e-mail at 9 p.m. to prepare herself to go to sleep by 10:30 or 11 a.m. so that she could get eight hours of sleep. She helped Spelman College put an emphasis on students' health and fitness. When you go to some gyms/health clubs in northern California for an entire year, you actually get your money back/can go for free! Ratey's latest book is in process! He and Dr. Hallowell are doing an update to Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood. Dr. Ratey is also doing an update to Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. Exercise and Parkinson's—people are raising money for boot camps for recently diagnosed patients that will help to prevent the onslaught of the condition. Norman Doidge recently wrote a book called The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity Itself, and he talks about “walking off” Parkinson's disease. When we exercise, we change the chemistry of our brains and our bodies. Serena Marie, RD Go-to, real-food dietitian, Serena Marie, RD, talks about fat and sugar as related to brain health. Serena talks about omega-3 fatty acids--which are anti-inflammatory, polyunsaturated fatty acids that are most bountiful in fatty fish (salmon, sardines, anchovies, tuna), in seaweed, and in nuts and seeds (macadamia and walnuts). Grass-fed meat is another good source of omega-3s. The version of omega-3 fatty acids that you receive from meat is very bioavailable. When we're getting it from nuts, seeds (chia or hemp seeds), the conversion is very low, so it's harder to get the appropriate amount from a diet void of fish. Aim for 1,000 milligrams a day or so. Over half of the brain's weight is made of fat. To keep our brains healthy, we need to be eating the thing that they're comprised of. Our brain is made of DHA. Studies show that having DHA intake during your lifetime is going to help with cognition. It's shown and correlated with having better memory and executive function. Studies recommend one to four servings per week. Some research says that DHA helps with depression as well. Insulin is the hormone that your body needs to run through the bloodstream to holla, “Let me in!” to your cells. Studies have shown that those people who are insulin resistant have been associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. The proposed pathways are complicated, and there isn't one that's well studied or understood. Because insulin is unable to do its job and sugar is hanging out in the blood stream, there's increased oxidation of stress and contributes to deleterious effects in memory. Studies have shown that less than 20 grams of carbohydrates a day is a great way to combat memory problems and dementia. Gratitude Jar (Woot! Woot!) Kari is grateful that integrated health professionals exist, that the science exists and is being talked about, and that people are trying to live healthier lives. Serena is grateful that Siggi's yogurt started making 4% milk fat yogurt. She's obsessed with the strawberry rhubarb flavor (but they also have plain). It has 9 grams of sugar. People with a lactose intolerance can sometimes handle yogurt and hard cheeses. Next week, Kari talks with artist Ann Rea who runs as a form of relaxation and to help her be an even more beautiful artist. And don't forget that on Sunday, April 17, Kari and Dr. Marjorie Dejoie will be at Philadelphia Runner in Center City at 9 a.m. leading a vision board workshop. You'll leave the event with your very own vision board! Contact: John Ratey: Website: JohnRatey.com Facebook: The Ratey Institute Twitter: @jratey   Serena Marie, RD: Website: www.SerenaMarieRD.com Facebook: /SerenaMarieRD Twitter: @SerenaMarieRD Instagram: SerenaMarieRD   Kari Gormley: Facebook: The Running Lifestyle Show Twitter: @KariGormley Instagram: @KariGormley

For many years Ann Rea struggled – she even gave up her dream of being a working artist, during a very dark period of her life when she was working in a cubicle in a corporate job. Until she decided to break out of that rut and was able to kickstart a thriving new career as an artist. The post 096: Ann Rea | From Cubicle Grind to Thriving Artist appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

When was the last time you heard a creative person say "I don't have a career I have a business? Well, buckle up because we've invited the Warrior of No Fear to join us for a passionate conversation about being a successful artist and business owner. All Creative Warriors want to be seen and heard for their work. The ultimate acknowledgement for your work IS a sustainable business. Ann Rea is on a mission to stamp out the "Starving Artist" slur and to help artists secure their creative freedom through business savvy. Her artistic talent is commended by Wayne Thiebaud, an American art icon, and she has been featured on Creative Live, HGTV, ABC, and The Good Life Project, in Fortune and The Wine Enthusiast magazines, and in the book Career Renegade. Ann teaches The MAKING Art Making MONEY Semester. An interactive, eight-part, foundational, business semester specifically for artists. Ann is always ready to get down to business whether she's holding a brush, teaching or speaking.

How to Start Your Art Business with a Bang with Ann Rea | Ep #7 by Creative Insurgents Audio

Ann Rea made a six-figure income in her first year in business. She talks about how she did it.    4:00 - what a Unique Selling Proposition is (from Cory: we have a ton more info about this under our Uniquity course)   9:00 - what Ann’s initial challenges were when she started her business. She needed better contracts, and she revisited her business plan.    12:30 - there’s a huge disconnect between how many people want to get into a gallery and how many galleries there are. Ann talks about how she diversifies her income.    15:45 - Ann blows apart the idea that artists are disorganized. She shows how important organization and priorities are to an art career.    17:00 - what Ann does in her artist coaching   19:15 - the importance of your attitude toward the business side of your art career

Having troubles finding your creativity to create great content? Are you one of those people that think you have zero creativity? This week on the Social Media Social Hour podcast, I’m talking with Ann Rea, creator and founder of the blog “Artists Who THRIVE”. During this episode we discuss finding your creativity and using it to create content […] The post Finding Your Creativity and Creating Content People Care About with Ann Rea appeared first on Casual Fridays.

Ann Rea abandoned art for over a decade. When she returned to art Ann wowed the artist world in 2004 with vivid landscapes of the vineyards of California. In less than a year of starting her art business Ann was profitable. Since then Ann has added to her business of amazing canvas works prints, postcards, public speaking, and artist coaching. Ann is voice worthy of our ears.

San Francisco-based artist Ann Rea creates an Experience of Art™ for select patrons that is an innovative blend of new and old world mediums. Patrons choose their favorite landscape and join this nationally acclaimed artist for a tour of that special place, one that holds their heart’s most meaningful memories. The artist returns to paint several studies in oils on canvas, shaping colors inspired by sunlight. Week by week, patrons witness the evolution of their painting by way of a dedicated online creative diary. They then choose one or more studies for Ann Rea to reinterpret on larger custom canvases. A beautiful signed storybook chronicles this personal experience. Ann Rea draws on the tradition of the French Impressionists and the influences of her mentor, contemporary painter Wayne Thiebaud, an American art icon. Rea continues to garner national media attention, including in magazines such as Fortune and Wine Enthusiast. Ann Rea hosts a limited number of in-studio visits as well as Art & Wine Pairings. She is also a spellbinding guest speaker at conferences and business events where she shares her inspiring personal story and innovative business approach to the art market. Visit her website to see samples of her amazing art. Pro-Track Profile I talked with Ann recently and asked her about her background as a San Francisco-based artist and the inspiration for the unique experience of art she shares with clients. To hear what she told me, and her impressions of the National Speakers Association Pro-Track class that she is part of, click on the podcast icon below.