Podcasts by HELP! I AM ARTIST
A regular podcast helping artists create with confidence, work with impact and understand the business of art.
Further podcasts by Sonja Smalheer: Helping Artists Create and Sell Art
Podcast on the topic Kunst
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From Teacher to Professional Artist from 2023-06-12T13:14:28
If you love making art and you’re secretly wanting to embrace the life of an artist. Then listen up!
In this episode, I chat with UK artist Jane Beaumont. After a fu...
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Part 2 - Interview with UK Artist Mish Maudsley from 2022-10-07T07:22:01
Mish Maudsley aka Mishfit's art occupies the hinterland between street art and fine art painting. An active part of UK street art for over 15 years, she has since painted internationally from th...
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Part 1 - Interview with UK Artist Mish Maudsley from 2022-09-28T15:19:57
Mish Maudsley aka Mishfit's art occupies the hinterland between street art and fine art painting. An active part of UK street art for over 15 years, she has since painted internationally from th...
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Part 2 : From Graphic Designer to Working Artist from 2022-09-07T13:49:58
If you need some art fuel, listen to what South African artist Duncan Stewart says about art. I recently interviewed him for my podcast; his words are still resonating in my heart.
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Part 1: From Graphic Designer to Working Artist from 2022-08-31T13:28:20
From graphic designer to working artist, Duncan Stewart walks us through his journey and shares what he’s learned about living as an artist along the way.
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Bringing Unseen Art down from the Attic from 2022-07-29T12:42:45
As a visual artist, you love spending time creating your art. It's fun and exciting to turn what you are passionate about into something you can share with others. However, trying to find ways t...
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Best Art Practises for Visual Artists in 2022 from 2021-12-28T13:23:33
Can you remember where you were this time last year?
How did you feel about your art?
What were your aspirations for 2021?
This year might have sprung you some surprises...
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Connecting with your Art Collectors from 2021-12-17T12:54:53
You've carefully created your art and are ready to share it with the world. It's time to get your art into the hands of your potential buyers.
Your next step is to market your art.
Turning Passion into a Profession from 2021-05-26T14:48:10
From a young age Dido had 2 big passions. Music & Art!
In this episode, Dutch Artist, Dido de Beer shares her journey of how she turned these passions into a budding art profession.
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Making Art Your Business from 2021-04-06T12:03:17
When his parents celebrated their wedding anniversary Ramon surprised them with a special gift. He turned a block of plaster into his very first piece of sculpture. He loved the process so much ...
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Interview with Contemporary Landscape Painter Rachel Teannalach from 2021-01-21T15:36:18
A few years ago, a mutual friend introduced me to working artist, Rachel Teannalach.
Rachel is a contemporary lands...
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Surviving as a Freelance Illustrator from 2021-01-08T16:17:21
Cristian Aluas is a Romanian-born, Canadian living in New York where he works as a full-time artist, author, and educator.
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Become a Full-Time Working Artist from 2020-12-10T13:19:45
If you want to grow in your art and start to make a living as an artist then you need to take ACTION.
If you're tire...
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5 Life Hacks to Improve Your Creative Productivity from 2020-11-11T13:07:30
While the pandemic is real and continues to keep us in it’s grip there is a still larger enemy lurking in the shadows.
Whether you are aware of it or not there is a battle commencing. Listen
What Artists Need to Know When Working with a Gallery - Gallerist David van der Linden from 2020-10-29T09:31:38
Exhibiting your art is one of the most exciting and important aspects of a working artists life.
For many artists, the validation and exposure of working with a gal...
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Why you can Make the Coolest Art but Still not Earn a Dime from 2020-10-17T05:32:44
There is a reason why many parents discourage their children to attend art school. They have simply seen too few examples of happy, healthy, working artists.
Statistic tell us that being ...
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Reclaim your Artistic Success with Smart Goals you can actually still Achieve this Year from 2020-10-10T11:44
WHY WAIT FOR THE NEW YEAR TO SEE MORE ARTISTIC SUCCESS WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT Listen
8 Things to Consider when Making Art your Job from 2020-09-16T09:08:56
Many artists struggle to make that transition of creating art as a hobby and becoming a happy, thriving working artist.
Making art use to be fun and something you did for pleasure. But n...
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A Fresh Take on Social Media - Artist Strategies that will Surprise You from 2020-09-08T12:47:36
The Internet has changed everything.
There has never been a more exciting time for artists to share and sell their ...
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10 Smart Ways to Elevate your Art from 2020-09-02T13:35:07
With 1000’s of artists making and creating fabulous art it’s hard to stand out and get noticed.
In these extraordina...
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Building Meaningful Art Connections from 2020-08-26T10:21:36
'Your art and your art business is only as strong as your ability to connect that what you are making with others.'
If you have chosen that bold s...
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Official Trailer: Why you should be listening to this podcast! from 2020-08-22T15:28:41
How do you turn your creativity into a meaningful profession?
My name is Sonja Smalheer. I am an artist, art coach...
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Setting up an Art Routine from 2020-03-14T08:04:52
I hear artists say this all the time. 'If only I had a big break! If only I was so lucky.'
Sure, sometimes circumsta...
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Art choices that define you from 2020-03-03T15:17:02
Some artists just seem to have it all.
They are getting all the attention and their art seems to be selling like hot...
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Using Social Media to Get More Eyes on Your Art from 2020-01-21T11:07:58
Artists can no longer ignore the amazing opportunities social media offers to promote and sell art.
If done correctl...
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What Artists Need to Know About Working with a Curator from 2020-01-21T10:34:14
In today’s episode we draw back the curtain and take a look at the role and work of an art curator.
Aniko Ouweneel ...
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What Makes an Artist Website Work? from 2020-01-21T09:22:06
Is your Artist Website working for you?
Your website is the first impression many art buyers, curators, gallery owners or workshop students will have of you....long before they meet...
Artist Success Story - Dutch Master Painter Mitzy Renooy from 2020-01-11T09:43:53
Her collectors call her refreshing, her teachers tenacious and her students inspiring.
In this episode Dutch Master Painter, Mitzy Renooy shares her personal artist journey.
What I...
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Teaching Art to Grow your Art Business from 2019-12-31T12:56:41
There has never been a better time for artists to share their skills.
Teaching is not only a valuable experience for others but will give you the recurrable income and freedom you need to...
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Artist Success Story - Malcolm Dewey from 2019-12-10T07:28:54
Malcolm knew he wanted to be an artist yet chose to follow a career as a lawyer. In this episode he shares his artist journey of the steps he took to trade his law practise for life as an artist...
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How to Set up&Run a Profitable Art Workshop from 2019-11-25T07:36:35
There has never been a more exciting time for artist's with a desire to teach and share their skills.
The internet h...
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How to Price your Art with Success from 2019-11-12T08:22:38
Have you ever wondered what price you can actually ask for your art?
Pricing art can sometimes be confusing and over...
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Using Instagram Stories to Promote and Sell your Art from 2019-10-29T13:41:10
"Great stories happen to those who can tell them." --Ira Glas
As long as I can r...
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Does it pay to specialise as an artist? from 2019-10-11T03:57:51
Does it actually pay to specialise as an artist or should you create for many different markets.
Find out what works and how you can create more demand for your art.
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Discover your Artistic Style from 2019-10-04T15:42:52
In this busy art market it is sometimes difficult to stand out.
Discovering and developing your unique artistic styl...
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Artist Success Story - Leonie E Brown Part 2 from 2019-09-24T09:30:12
What is the best way to sell your art?
How do you win an artist commission?
Is it best to sell your art online or through a gallery?
If you need answers to these questions t...
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Artist Success Story - Leonie E Brown Part 1 from 2019-09-18T04:28:01
Leonie E Brown is an award winning South African Fine Artist.
Our paths crossed a few years ago in South Africa. I had seen a YouTube video of her explaining her fascination of colour, pa...
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Artists Success Guide from 2019-09-10T13:31:14
Just making strong, beautiful or meaningful art is not enough. If your art does not get seen by your potential art audience you will never sell your art consistently or successfully.
I've...
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The Single Most Important Ingredient an Artist Needs after taking a Break from 2019-08-30T19:43:20
Focus is a key ingredient you need to grow and develop in your art.
But in order to do so you need ...
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How to Write an Artist Statement from 2019-06-16T14:42:18
An Artist Statement is a valuable document that articulates WHO you are and the MOTIVATION behind your art. The ability to communicate clearly about your ART builds trust and draws potential art...
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How to Sell Your Art from 2019-06-08T11:50:47
Swiss businessman and artist consultant, Philipp Döbeli, shares valuable insights about marketing and selling your art. He shares the three golden rules that will help you boost your sales and h...
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Artist Success Story - Marion de Jong from 2019-05-28T06:22:56
Artist, author and teacher, Marion de Jong, shares her inspiring story of how she left her life as a secretary in pursuit of her passion for art and creativity.
Even though she took art ...
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How to be a Successful Artist from 2019-05-13T15:17:14
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Looking for your Creative Groove? from 2019-05-05T09:56:08
Finding motivation is part of an Artist’s job description!
Only YOU are the motor behind your creativity and it takes courage to get up, show up and do the work.
Even though you s...
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Artist - Please get a real job? from 2019-04-19T08:08:36
Have you ever heard of the starving artist syndrome? It is a romantic notion that artists are either desperate, destitute or despondent. Although this notion may work well in books or as a plot ...
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ARTIST: part 1 - MADMAN OR GENIUS from 2019-04-09T05:57:36
The role of the artist has been at the heart of many heated debates and marvellous misconceptions. One would argue the artist a madman and the other a genius.
In this podcast you will g...
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Does Art Really Matter? from 2019-03-30T10:56:07
Maybe you have asked yourself this question?
Does art really matter?
In this podcast I share stories of how art and art education is changing lives, neighbourhood's and even nation...
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Is perfect keeping you from your creative best? from 2019-03-22T12:40:32
Do you find it difficult to express your ‘true’ self?
Do you find it hard to feel good about your art?
Do you struggle to find a steady flow in your creativit...
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Am I an Artist? from 2019-03-16T08:58:44
It is not like we come out of the womb with a label saying, ARTIST! It takes some discerning, dissecting and discovering to answer this question. In this podcast I share that the distance betwee...
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An Artists Journey - Sonja Smalheer from 2019-03-08T17:02:14
In this episode artist and podcast host, Sonja Smalheer, tells us her personal story about how art has impacted her life.
She shares how winning an art competition, living with the Navajo...
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