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Aug 2026

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Learn the business of visual art from today's finest artists and art marketers.

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September 9, 2026Episode 19544 min

195 Gallery Representation 101 — How to Approach, Apply, and Build Relationships

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- Welcome back to another compilation episode. Today we're going deep on one relationship that shapes many painting careers, whether you love it or dread it: the one between an artist and a gallery. We pulled the best, most specific moments on this topic from across the show's run, from first impressions to knowing when to walk away. No new guest today, just the collected wisdom of the artists who've actually lived this. Let's get into it. Guests in order of appearance: 111 Matt Smith 138 Michelle Dunaway 124 Hilarie Couture 184 Jennifer Balkan 176 Ellen Howard 121 Paul Batch 112 Philippe Gandiol 122 Russell Gordon 128 Sarah Yeoman 118 Shuang Li 105 S.C. Mummert 168 Stacey Peterson 164 Sandra Duran Wilson 123 Michael Orwick 144 Christine Code 111 Matt Smith 145 Erik Koeppel 132 Keith Bond 111 Matt Smith 110 Robert Johnson 138 Michelle Dunaway 170 Kim Lordier

September 2, 2026Episode 1941 hr 16 min

194 Rich Nelson — Get Really Good, Then Get It Out There

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For today's episode we sat down with Rich Nelson, a signature member of both the Portrait Society of America and Oil Painters of America, with a career that grew out of an unlikely start playing in a rock band before formal illustration training pulled him toward fine art. In this episode, he breaks down Sargent's blunt advice that you can't shortcut your way into portraiture: you have to become a real, all-around artist first, mastering anatomy, landscape, and still life before you ever specialize. He'll also make you rethink what goes in your portfolio, with a simple rule: never show work you don't want to get hired to do more of, because clients will always call back asking for exactly what they saw. And he shares the deceptively simple habit that's opened more doors for him than almost anything else: reaching out to other artists and asking real questions, and maybe even visiting their studio. If you're anywhere near Tryon, North Carolina, don't miss Rich's stacked 42-piece solo show at the Tryon Fine Arts Center — up through October 17th and almost entirely painted from life. And this October, his Plein Air Painters of the East crew rolls into Charleston for a week that culminates in a can't-miss group show at the Meyer Vogel Gallery. Rich's FASO site: richardchristiannelson.com/ Rich's Social Media: instagram.com/richardchristiannelson/ facebook.com/RichardChristianNelson/ Rich's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@richnelsonpainter Rich's Band: richnelsonband.com/

August 26, 2026Episode 19347 min

193 So You Wanna Be a Full-Time Artist — Our Best Advice

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- Welcome to a special edition of The FASO Show. If you've listened for a while, you already know the drill: near the end of almost every conversation, we ask our guest some version of the same question. What advice would you give to someone who wants to make this a full time life? Over a hundred episodes, we've collected a hundred different answers. So today, we're doing something different. No new guest, no new interview. Just the best of that advice, all in one place, back to back. Consider this your one-stop pep talk from a room full of working painters. Let's get into it! Episodes mentioned (in order of appearance): 156 Shanna Kunz 165 Cindy Baron 112 Philippe Gandiol 179 Tanner Steed 142 Grace DeVito 144 Christine Code 137 Chris Krupinski 104 Thomas Schaller 121 Paul Batch 120 Kim Casebeer 145 Erik Koeppel 175 Emma Kalff 159 Barbara Jaenicke 167 Stephanie Marzella 165 Cindy Baron 133 Ginny Butcher 126 Scott Tallman Powers 116 Liz Haywood Sullivan 114 Kyle Stuckey 105 S.C. Mummert 190 Robert Goldman

August 19, 2026Episode 19251 min

192 Kate Van Doren — When One Voice Heals, It Echoes

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For today's episode, we sat down with Kate Van Doren, a multidisciplinary artist and registered art therapist of over 25 years, for a conversation packed with hard-won advice for artists building a sustainable creative life. Kate shares how she structures her studio practice (ritual, routine, and blocking out five hours a day, whether or not inspiration shows up), why she treats marketing and social media as a scheduled, non-negotiable task rather than something to dread, and why finding a trusted mentor matters as much as any technical skill. Kate also opens up about her Healing Words Project, an initiative that began in 2020 during protests against femicide in Mexico and has since grown into a global collaboration with over 2,000 women and gender-expansive participants, each choosing their own words, images, and stories to reclaim their narrative. She also explains how self-care, energy, and creative output are directly connected. It's part studio-practice playbook, part meditation on why showing up, even imperfectly, is the whole game. Finally, Kate tells us about her upcoming show at the James Baird Gallery in Pouch Cove, as well as a TED Talk on healing she has coming up in January. Kate's FASO sites: katevandoren.com/ healingwordsproject.com/ Healing Words Virtual Exhibit: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KqjMZCxyYzc Kate's Substack: https://katevandoren.substack.com/ Kate's Social Media: instagram.com/katevandoren_art/ facebook.com/Katevandorenart/ instagram.com/healingwordsproject/ Kate's Youtube: youtube.com/@katevandorenArt

August 12, 2026Episode 19142 min

191 The Art of Teaching Art — The Studio that Pays for Itself

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- Most artists don't plan to teach. They plan to paint. To show. To sell. Teaching comes later; sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of desperation, and sometimes almost by accident. But here's what every artist in today's episode will tell you: once they started, something unexpected happened. Teaching didn't just pay the bills. It changed them. Today we're talking about the studio that pays for itself: the teaching side of an artist's career that rarely gets discussed openly. How do you start? When are you ready? How does it actually make you money? And what does it give back that has nothing to do with money at all? Six artists. Six different paths into the classroom. All of them still painting, still teaching, and still surprised by what one has done for the other. Episodes mentioned: 77 Aaron Westerberg 104 Thomas Schaller 116 Liz Haywood-Sullivan 159 Barbara Jaenicke 174 Matthew James Collins 179 Tanner Steed

August 5, 2026Episode 1901 hr 14 min

190 Robert Goldman — Trust Your Inner Voice

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For today's episode we sat down with Robert Goldman an American painter with over 50 years of experience, known for his vibrant, design-conscious canyon and landscape works, and his deep roots in plein air and illustration. He shares his journey as an artist, shaped early by a supportive, art-filled family and a lifelong commitment to drawing and painting. He explains how studying illustration, commercial art, and life drawing, along with influential teachers and peers, gave him the technical foundation to later develop his distinctive, color-rich canyon landscapes. Robert emphasizes the importance of critique and community, describing how feedback from his brother, his wife, and fellow painters keeps his work honest and evolving. In terms of process, he advises artists to start carefully from reference, establish strong values, and then gradually let instinct and the subconscious take over so the painting can depart from mere copying. As practical career guidance, he stresses discipline—“showing up” like a regular job, taking breaks for fresh eyes, and being prepared for a long, up-and-down journey that may require side income while you build your art life. His core piece of advice is that even if you can’t always “make a living” from art, you can “make a life” with it—by staying dedicated, continually learning, and remaining open to opportunities, community, and change. Finally, Robert tells us about his participation with the Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival and The Legacy Gallery Holiday Small Works Show. Robert's FASO site: robertgoldmanfineart.com/ Robert's Social Media: instagram.com/robertgoldmanfineart/ Learn from Robert on Mastrius! mentors.mastrius.com/user/494/RobertGoldman/profile

July 22, 2026Episode 18937 min

189 Discipline — Do It Because You Cannot NOT Do It

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- Every artist knows the romanticized version of the life of the artist: the gallery shows, the canvas, the hours of creation. But the artists who actually make it will tell you something different. They'll tell you about the days when they didn't feel like showing up. The months without sales. The phone calls they had to turn down. The routines they built not because they were inspired, but because inspiration alone was never going to be enough. Today's episode is about the one thing that quietly separates working artists from wishing artists: discipline. Because it was never about talent. Not luck. Not even passion, even though that helps. Discipline . We've pulled together some of the most honest moments from past guests on what it actually looks and feels like to build a creative life from the ground up and keep it standing in the long run. Episodes Mentioned: 126 Scott Tallman Powers 137 Chris Krupinski 139 Jeff Legg 167 Stephanie Marzella 175 Emma Kalff 184 Jennifer Balkan

July 13, 2026Episode 18853 min

188 Tony DAmico — Never Stop Learning

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For today's episode we sat down with fine artist Tony D'Amico. Tony is a full-time representational painter and draftsman based in southern Connecticut whose work spans cityscapes, landscapes, coastal scenes, interiors, and everyday local subjects, all unified by his obsession with light, atmosphere, and strong design. He began his journey in art as a child, later studying graphic design, working as a commercial artist and technical illustrator, and eventually running his own marketing and design firm before transitioning gradually into fine art. Plein air painting transformed both how he sees and how he paints, forcing him to simplify quickly, capture specific moments in changing conditions, and infuse his studio work with authentic memories of place, light, and atmosphere. Tony is highly intentional in planning his compositions—often using thumbnails, photography, and Photoshop—to design compelling paintings that go beyond mere realism and invite viewers into a story. Drawing from his marketing background, he emphasizes that artists must learn to present and promote their work, build relationships with collectors and galleries, and accept rejection as a motivator rather than a verdict. For aspiring artists, he stresses persistence, continuous learning, good materials, honest self-critique, and the understanding that developing a true artistic voice and career can easily take a decade or more. Finally, Tony tells us about his upcoming shows and his revised book! Tony's FASO site: tonydamicofineart.com/ Tony's Social Media: instagram.com/tonydamicofineart/ facebook.com/tony.damico.524/ Tony's Book: tonydamicofineart.com/books

July 8, 2026Episode 18754 min

187 Maureen Dunlap — Set Yourself Apart

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- To start off the season, we sat down with fine artist and former software developer Maureen Dunlap. Maureen shares how a childhood immersed in traditional oil painting, guided by mentor Arthur Maynard, eventually wound its way through typography, photo typesetting, and front-end development before circling back to a full-time art career. Maureen talks about rebuilding her painting practice after years away, moving from fast alla prima pieces to highly detailed, indirect paintings that draw on Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Pre-Raphaelite, and Baroque influences. She describes her richly layered seascapes, lace-draped still lifes, and narrative figurative works that often live in ornate vintage or trompe l’oeil frames, all infused with her whimsical titles and maximalist sensibility. Maureen also opens up about the realities of being a full-time artist later in life, balancing joy and financial stability, diversifying income with small works and jewelry, navigating social media and online sales, and her growing desire to teach the next generation of painters. Maureen's FASO site: maureendunlap.com/ Maureen's Social Media: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083217888057 instagram.com/maureenjdunlap Maureen's Jewelry Store: instagram.com/the.wonder.cabinet

June 24, 2026Episode 1861 hr 59 min

186 Lori Woodward — Why Your Art Isn’t Selling (Yet) and How to Change That

Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For our season 14 finale, we sat down with artist and veteran art-marketing writer, Lori Woodward. Lori shares how she went from burnout after art school to rebuilding her skills through workshops, portrait commissions, and writing for major magazines and art organizations. She explains how learning directly from successful peers, mentors, and collectors shaped her understanding of how the art market really works, which is very different from generic marketing advice. Lori breaks down the impact of the 2008 recession, why so many galleries and careers collapsed, and why today’s market, despite economic anxiety, is fundamentally healthier and full of new, younger collectors. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that no amount of marketing can replace a cohesive, competitive body of work, consistent production, and a recognizable voice that develops only through years of painting, experimenting, and failing forward. She gives practical guidance on pricing, working with galleries, outdoor shows, email lists, and social media, stressing that real relationships and in‑person experiences now matter more than chasing algorithms. Ultimately, Lori encourages artists to build a realistic vision, move slowly but steadily, and design a career that fits their personality—whether that means becoming a local favorite, a gallery regular, or a small‑scale, part‑time professional who still sells meaningful work. Sign up for Lori's Newsletter: loriwoodward.com/email-newsletter Lori's FASO Site: loriwoodward.com/ Lori's Social Media: instagram.com/woodwardartist/ Lori's Article about Pricing: https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/how-to-price-consistently-for-art-sales-success Lori's Blog: loriwoodward.com/blog