Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood

Do you turn into a nervous Nellie at the thought of other people critiquing your art? Perhaps you even try to avoid the situation, or find yourself asking what’s the point of getting a critique if art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder anyway?I’ve brought together artists from Growth Studio in a roundtable series to discuss several topics of interest to artists. We kick off the first of this series with Sabrina Setaro, Elisabeth Svendby, and Beverly Woodhall to go on a deep dive on the subject of getting your work critiqued.In this episode of The Savvy Painter Podcast, you’ll hear us cover the purpose of a critique, how to deal with the advice you receive, and how to get past the nerves. We’ll also discuss the kinds of things you can learn about your work from consistently seeking out constructive feedback.1:19 - Sabrina, Elisabeth, and Beverly’s introduction and the benefits of getting a critique7:41 - What Elisabeth learned about herself through critiques and the evolution that occurs with this simple question13:13 - The difference in the critique conversation for half-done versus completed paintings19:22 - How having faith in your own vision becomes a huge part of your evolution as an artist27:02 - How Beverly, Sabrina, and Elisabeth look at their paintings differently now as a result of getting critiques32:55 - What you and your art gain when you go with your instinct and follow your curiosity40:57 - An important caveat about getting critiques and what to look for in somebody to critique your workMentioned in Why Get Your Work Critiqued?Join Growth StudioElisabeth Svendby | InstagramBeverly Woodhall | InstagramSupport the show

Perfectionism can show up in your studio and throughout your practice in many ways. Some are obvious, and others not so much. But what perfectionism looks like is often difficult to clearly define; the best way to illustrate it is by contrasting it with mastery.In the final episode of this four-part live series on The Savvy Painter Podcast, you’ll learn about the concepts of perfectionism and mastery and explore the different behaviors they can cause. I’ll also provide insight into how to recognize and address any perfectionist tendencies you have to foster a healthier, more productive artistic practice.1:04 - The difficulty of nailing down the concept of perfectionism3:20 - Behaviors associated with perfectionism and mastery in artistic practices13:34 - How emotional awareness can help you respond more effectively to perfectionist tendencies24:48 - Working through an impulse to go for too many brush strokes when self-doubt creeps in30:57 - The importance of distinguishing between feelings of openness and closing off in response to challenges39:27 - Working through how to reframe and respond to rejection as an artist48:38 - The very high price tag that comes with perfectionismMentioned in How Perfectionism Shows Up In Your StudioJoin Growth StudioSupport the show

Many artists have a tricky relationship with money. The stories we tell ourselves about money can create hidden barriers to pricing and selling our work with confidence. By shining a light on these beliefs, you’ll find a path to transforming your approach to money—and building a more sustainable, abundant art practice.In part three of this live event series on The Savvy Painter Podcast, we’re exploring some common money myths that can hold artists back. Together with a few participants, we’ll question these limiting beliefs and offer ways to reframe them, so you can feel more empowered in pricing your art and growing your creative business.2:18 - Common money beliefs and how they shape attitudes toward spending and earning in the art world8:50 - How to start becoming aware of and questioning your beliefs about money13:30 - Braley’s dichotomous belief about the value of original pieces versus smaller prints20:16 - The purpose of questioning your thoughts about pricing and selling art25:27 - Reframing the fear of creating artwork that isn’t good enough or doesn’t feel authentic35:17 - The impact of Morgan’s money beliefs on her pricing and ability to connect to potential collectors46:45 - What you’re actually selling and why you create the art vs. why a potential collector wants to buy it51:50 - The importance of separating facts from subjective stories about moneyMentioned in How Artists Can Overcome Money Mindset BlocksJoin Growth StudioSupport the show

You have an inner critic blocking or interfering with your ability to fully trust in yourself and your art. That harshly critical internal voice thinks it’s doing you a favor. It thinks it’s protecting you. Yet, it says things to you that you wouldn’t dare say to a loved one or friend.So let’s take the microphone away from your inner critic and hand it to the higher self that’s been patiently waiting to speak through you. It’s time to trust in your creative process and yourself as an artist.In this episode of The Savvy Painter podcast, you’ll hear part two of this four-part live event series as I guide you on how to cultivate trust in your artistic voice. I’ll discuss the signs of trust or mistrust, give you the three steps to cultivating trust, and much more!4:52 - The lesson that our inner critic can learn from The Stoics and their Memento Mori9:22 - How to start to get more familiar and friendly with the voice of your higher self and build trust13:45 - What it looks like when you don’t trust your voice and your process17:54 - What it looks like when you do trust your own voice and process23:30 - What trusting your voice means, how it (or the lack of it) might feel to you, and the first step to obtaining it26:21 - Three starts to questions you can use to start enabling curiosity (step two) and the third step to cultivating trust31:31 - What arrogance is and how it differs from your inner voice when analyzing your art33:20 - The importance of seeing yourself as an amazing artist38:41 - The power in always having full trust in yourself and the common thread that runs through all of your workMentioned in How to Cultivate Trust in Your Artistic VoiceJoin Growth StudioSupport the show