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59 Da Vinci Brushes — A Watercolorist's Dream Nov 07, 2023

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Order your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!
https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrush
Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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As promised, today we are continuing with part 2 of our exciting collaboration with da Vinci brushes! Our guest today is Gregory Daniels, their North American importer who tells us all about the da Vinci watercolor brushes that are all handmade with the highest quality hair, handles, and ferrules. We discuss the anatomy of the brushes, discuss all their different series of watercolor brushes, their incredible travel watercolor brushes, and their innovative synthetic vegan brushes that will leave you wondering how they were able to create a brush that almost perfectly mimics a natural brush. Once again, I urge our listeners to watch the video format of the episode at https://boldbrushshow.com where you will be able to see exclusive clips of the factory, their highly skilled brush makers at work, as well as brush demonstrations of every brush we mention. If you'd like to hear more about the history of da Vinci, I highly recommend listening to our previous episode where we go much more in depth on the founder, the factory, their technology, eco-friendly practices, and of course what sets da Vinci apart from all other brush makers which is their dedication to excellence in brush making. And if you'd like to know more about their oil painting and acrylic brushes, also check out part 1 because that is the main focus of the episode. Finally, we also want to announce that da Vinci brushes and BoldBrush have teamed up to create paintbrush sets for our listeners! Simply visit https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrush so you can check out these amazing exclusive sets while you listen to the episode! And now, on with the show!
Follow Da Vinci on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davinci_artistbrushes_official/
https://www.instagram.com/davincibrushes_northamerica/
Check out their gorgeous website:
https://www.davinci-defet.com/
Contact Gregory Daniels to get your catalogue!
https://gregorydanielsfinearts.com/
greg@gregdaniels.com

58 Da Vinci Brushes — A Legacy of Excellence in Artists' Brushes Oct 31, 2023

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Order your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!
https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrush
Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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We're starting off season 5 with an exciting collaboration with da Vinci brushes! Our guest today is Gregory Daniels, their North American importer. On this episode Gregory tells us all about the history of da Vinci as well as his own personal history growing up as part of a legacy of art material suppliers. He also talks about da Vinci's unyielding commitment to quality and ecology, as well as how the founder of da Vinci, Hansfried Defet, not only succeeded to attain his goal of making the best brushes in the world, but also made advances in technology to create a synthetic fiber that is virtually impossible to knock off. This then allowed the company to produce the highest quality vegan brushes alongside their meticulously crafted natural hair brushes. We also talk about what sets da vinci apart from other brush companies: their dedication to excellence and not cutting corners, or in this case hair, for the sake of profit. Gregory also tells us all about the amazing artisans at da Vinci who make every single brush by hand, and who maintain a high level of quality control to ensure that every brush they make is a work of art in itself. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional artist, these brushes truly are the best in the world. This is part one of a two part series. In this episode we will be focusing mostly on oil painting brushes both natural bristle, as well as vegan and synthetic brushes. If you're listening to this episode, I highly recommend checking out the video version at boldbrushshow.com, so you can see exclusive clips of the factory as well as brush demonstrations. And finally, we also want to announce that da Vinci brushes and BoldBrush have teamed up to create paintbrush sets for our listeners! Simply visit brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrush so you can check out these amazing exclusive sets while you listen to the episode!
Follow Da Vinci on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davinci_artistbrushes_official/
https://www.instagram.com/davincibrushes_northamerica/
Check out their gorgeous website:
https://www.davinci-defet.com/
Contact Gregory Daniels to get your catalogue!
https://gregorydanielsfinearts.com/
greg@gregdaniels.com

57 Mark Lagüe — You Have All The Potential, So Use It Oct 24, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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To kick off season 5, we sat down with Mark Lague, a successful Canadian painter whose artistic goal is finding the essence of life through the use of carefully sought out brushstrokes. He tells us all about his 13- year career in the animation history and how he used it to help his painting technique, and how his previously perfectionistic style slowly evolved into becoming more expressive. Mark also reminds us of the importance of using social media, staying in touch with your newsletter subscribers to help your sales, and that we have all the potential in the world, so we must use it! Finally, we discussed Mark's upcoming online workshops all about lost edges in painting.
Check out Mark's Instagram and Facebook:
https://www.instagram.com/mark.lague/
https://www.facebook.com/mark.lague.3
Visit Mark's FASO site:
https://marklague.com/
Sign up for Mark's upcoming workshops:
https://marklague.com/workshops

56 Pavel Sokov — A Painter's Odyssey in Ethiopia Oct 03, 2023

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https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
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https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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On this episode, we sat down with Pavel Sokov, a Russian-born Canadian artist with a passion for science and culture. We discussed his incredible project documenting the daily lives of some of the tribes of Ethiopia, why he began this project, the interesting cultural differences between the west and the tribes, and finally we discussed some great advice for anyone seeking to selfishly paint what they want and also make a living from their work!
Say "Hi" to Pavel on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pavelsokov/
Visit Pavel's FASO site:
https://www.pavelsokov.com/

55 The Artful Newsletter — Top 5 Newsletter Tips for Artists Sep 26, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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For today's episode, we compiled the top 5 tips on newsletters for artists from past episodes. Newsletters are the unsung heroes of an artist's sales strategy. They offer a direct channel to connect with your audience, share your latest creations, and promote your work. By nurturing a dedicated subscriber base, you can boost sales, gain repeat customers, and create a loyal fan community. It's not just about selling; it's about building meaningful relationships that sustain your artistic journey. So, let's explore how newsletters can be your ticket to artistic success!
Jeanne Rosier Smith:
episode 13 - https://rb.gy/ojibm
https://www.jeannerosiersmith.com
Kathleen Dunphy:
episode 15 - https://rb.gy/l8zja
https://kathleendunphy.com/
Patricia Watwood:
episode 18 - https://rb.gy/yh3qz
https://patriciawatwood.com/
Olya Babich Konnell - Daily Art Marketing Hacks
episode 31 - https://shorturl.at/stxEN
Catherine Bobkoski
episode 37 - https://shorturl.at/eilzI
https://www.catherinebobkoski.com/

54 Francien Krieg — Do Artists Dream of AI Art? Sep 19, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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On today's episode, we sat down with Francien Krieg, a Dutch oil painter who specializes in celebrating the beauty of the aging female body. Aside from that, Francien is also an NFT artist and has also begun using AI art in the past year. For this reason, we discussed why she started using AI art, what she recommends for anyone intersted in trying it out, the possibilities of using AI for painting references, and why she thinks AI art is actually going to boost the love of traditional painting rather than destroy it. Finally, we talked about her upcoming AI Art exhibition in NYC!
Follow Francien on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/francienkrieg/
Follow Francien on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/francien_krieg
https://twitter.com/Nocturnallady2
Francien's FASO site:
https://www.francienkrieg.com/

53 The Art of Discipline — Top 10 Motivational Tips for Artists Sep 12, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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For today's episode, we compiled the best motivating advice from past episodes for artists who are struggling with artist's block or need a little bit of inspiration. Starting out in the path of the artist can be challenging. You might be asking yourself things like, "What should I paint? Where should I begin? What is important?" Hopefully, this episode can shed some light on some of those questions and help set you on the path of self-discovery and self-fulfillment with your artistic practice. Like I mentioned on the previous compilation episode, these aren't the only tips we've discussed on the show, but they're some of the most inspiring ones so far! All of the artists mentioned in the episode are all linked in the show notes as well as their respective episodes so you may go listen to them if you'd like. And now, let's listen to top 10 motivational tips for artists!
Shana Levenson:
episode 23
https://www.shanalevenson.com/
Diego Glazer:
episode 33
https://www.diegoglazerart.com/
Ryan S. Brown:
episode 19
https://ryansbrown.com/
Kyle Ma:
episode 41
https://www.kylemafineart.com/
Jason Polins
episode 32
https://www.jaspolinsartwork.com/
Eric Armusik
episode 47
https://www.ericarmusik.com/
Hillary Scott
episode 46
https://www.hillaryscottfineart.com/
Mike Adams
episode 27
http://www.mikeadams.art
Mathieu Nozieres
episode 48
https://www.derekharrisonart.com/
Andrew Tischler
episode 45
https://tischler.nz/

52 Sarah Sedwick — Daily Painting and Momentum Sep 05, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
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On this episode we interviewed Sarah Sedwick, a prolific realist oil painter based in Eugene, Oregon who has a deep love of still life and portraiture, as well as teaching and mentoring. We discussed what really got her started as an artist, her incredibly informative book "Dynamic Still Life for Artists", and some useful thoughts on choosing the right pigments to help your painting look put together. Finally, we spoke about her marketing tips, social media tips, and her upcoming workshops!
Check out Sarah's FASO site:
https://www.sarahsedwick.com/

Follow Sarah on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sedwickstudio/

Become Sarah's Mentee:
https://www.sarahsedwick.com/page/12354/online-mentorship-program

Buy Sarah's book "Dynamic Still Life for Artists":
https://a.co/d/6t8T15S

Use Sarah's special code to get a discount on Raymar Panels:
https://www.raymarart.com/
use code SEDWICK15

51 David Cheifetz — Navigating NFTs: Where to Start Aug 29, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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On today's episode we interviewed David Cheifetz, a contemporary realist oil painter who paints dark and moody still lifes, figures, and portraits and who is also an NFT creator and collector. We discussed if NFT's are a viable source of income for artists, the benefits of the community side of the NFT world, what David recommends if you're interested in NFTs, and the similarities between the real life art world and the NFT art world. Finally, we talked about the importance of diversifying your income as an artist, and David's upcoming still life workshops!
Follow David on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/davidcheifetz/
Follow David on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/davidcheifetz
David's FASO site:
https://www.davidcheifetz.com/

50 Social Media Mastery — Top 10 Social Media Tips for Artists Aug 22, 2023

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Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush!
https://www.boldbrushshow.com/
Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:
https://www.FASO.com/podcast/
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For today's episode, we decided to compile the best social media tips from past episodes. The roadmap to growing your social media accounts is oftentimes complex and frankly confusing. Not every tip will work for everyone, but it's good to know what other successful artists have done so you can try it out yourself and see what works for you! Like I mentioned on the previous episode, these aren't the only social media tips we've discussed on the show, but they're some of the best ones to apply to your social media today! All of the artists mentioned in the episode are all linked in the show notes as well as their respective episodes so you may go listen to them if you'd like. And now, let's listen to top 10 social media tips for artists!
Nic Thurman:
episode 20
https://www.nicthurman.com/
Luis Colan:
episode 21
https://luiscolanart.com/
Mark Thompson:
episode 22
https://www.markthompsonart.com/
Shana Levenson:
episode 23
https://www.shanalevenson.com/
Kelly Eden
episode 24
https://www.kellyeden.com/
Jessica Oliveras
episode 28
https://www.jessicaoliveras.com/
Lisa Lebofsky
episode 30
https://llebofsky.faso.com/
Olya Babich Konnell - Daily Art Marketing Hacks
episode 31
Derek Harrison
episode 35
https://www.derekharrisonart.com/
Catherine Bobkoski
episode 37
https://www.catherinebobkoski.com/

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