Best Halie Torris Podcasts (2025)

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Prints That Sell: Secrets to Making Limited Edition Art with Halie Torris 32:23

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Join me in this engaging conversation with artist Halie Torris about how to make and market limited edition art prints! In this episode, we dive into Halie’s process, covering: How she got started making prints—and how this allowed her to transition to full-time art making The materials and techniques she uses—what’s her secret to high-quality gicl…

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Doing LIVE Wedding Painting with Lexi Hannah 32:51

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In this episode, Kristy sits down with Lexi Hannah, a mixed-media artist from New York specializing in commissioned artwork, murals, and live event painting. Her work has been featured by Instagram, INSIDER, Vanity Fair, and Strathmore Artist Papers. Tune in to learn how to do live event paintings such as wedding paintings and also to learn more ab…

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i'm going to the desert... 35:00

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a studio update, review of my summer paintings and an upcoming retreat inspo.By Halie Torris

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ASMR | Reading you sapphic poetry from my book "sappho" 29:55

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enjoy :) video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DO4bdmCIXo

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Create Your Own Art Shows with Ekaterina Popova 26:21

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In this episode, Kristy sits down with Ekaterina Popova, artist, educator, and founder of Create! Magazine and Art Queens. They discuss the empowering journey of curating your own art exhibitions and the importance oftaking control of your artistic career. Ekaterina shares insights from her upcoming course on planning exhibitions, offering practica…

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From Medicine to Masterpieces: Barbara Sharp's Journey to Authentic Art 20:21

11M ago20:21

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Join us in a captivating conversation on the creative journey with Barbara Sharp, an award-winning artist and recent graduate of the Visionary Artist Master Program. Barbara delves into her unique experiences as both a medical professional and an artist, highlighting her time in Tanzania and her artistic focus. She discusses the vital role that com…

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Painting about online dating and balancing solitude with connection 31:26

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How to create a healthy studio practice, avoid artist's block and creative burnout 24:02

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Link to "lunch" painting reveal: https://x.com/halietorris The Sapphic Studio Podcast links: link to YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@halietorris_art?si=RznUCyGS-r2KXOO3 The Sapphic Studio Podcast instagram: @thesapphicstudio Halie's instagram @halietorris Halie's website: https://www.halietorris.com/ Print shop: https://www.halietorris.com/pr…

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714: Art Attack with Halie Torris 1:02:12

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Welcome to my first episode swap with Lez Hang Out Podcast - check out my episode with them on their podcast feat. the Jelly Filled Girls Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that wants you to draw us like one of your gay French girls. This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with figurative artist Halie Torris (@halieto…

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Creating Successful Youtube Videos with Sam Lewis 36:23

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Listen if you’re curious about: How to plan a great art video for Youtube Best equipment for filming great art videos Join me in this conversation with Sam Lewis where we delve into the best tips for making a successful Youtube video. Sam has over 300k followers on Youtube and creates fascinating videos! To learn more check out his website at ⁠stud…

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Filming from the sapphic gaze and art collaborations with The Jelly Filled Girls 1:20:19

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In this episode, Halie has a conversation with The Jelly Filled Girls, where they discuss creating from the sapphic gaze in varying industries - sharing a common goal to create with the gaze in mind. Follow them here: JellyFilledGirls Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jfglinks their website: https://thejellyfilledgirls.com their instagram: https://www.in…

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New York City Painting Workshop, Daddy Release and Traveling Update 17:53

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April / May Studio Update

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'pretty girls' painting update and instagram Q&A 1:02:58

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In this episode, Halie updates you on her new pieces, travel plans and a Q&A from Instagram. The Sapphic Studio Podcast links: link to YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@halietorris_art?si=RznUCyGS-r2KXOO3 The Sapphic Studio Podcast instagram: @thesapphicstudio Halie's instagram @halietorris Halie's website: https://www.halietorris.com/ Print sh…

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Seeing through the female gaze using charcoal featuring Irene Lee 2:07:33

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In this episode, Halie has a conversation with Australian-based artist Irene Lee, who focuses on drawing women from the female gaze. Her work expresses true power in sensuality and showcasing the strength of the female form. Irene's instagram: @artbyirenelee Irene's website: https://artbyirenelee.com/en-us her 3 piece drawing that's now listed on h…

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my art journey over the past 6 years 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

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in the first episode, I wanted to break down how I became a full time artist and which moments stuck out to me the most.By Halie Torris

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the sapphic studio podcast | channel intro 5:29

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welcome to the sapphic studio podcast... formerly known as the closeted artist. we are creating a fresh slate. hope you enjoy :)By Halie Torris

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Artists Make Money with Stephanie Sachs 47:04

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Join me in this conversation with Stephanie Sachs where we delve deep into how artists can make money. Stephanie has sold over 1 million dollars in art sales without a gallery and she teaches other artists how they too can make a living as an artist. To learn more check out her website at artistsmakemoney.co or follow her on instagram @artistsmakem…

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Episode Twelve: We get INSPIRED by Lauren Eve 1:10:18

1+ y ago1:10:18

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The utterly lovely oracle of a human Lauren Eve is with us in the Podfort today, and we are deeply in love. Lauren is the first poet we’ve had grace the Podfort, and we jump right into structuring a poetry collection so it has a narrative, putting your heart on the page, and her process of introspection and journaling leading to her poems. We then …

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Episode Eleven: We get EDUCATED by Carrie Byrd 1:46:34

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The brilliant and wonderful and deeply kind Carrie Byrd is with us in the Podfort today and wow do we have a big ole lesbian crush on her. This is an exceptionally special conversation that you’ll want to revisit over and over again. Centering on Loser of the Year, Carrie’s debut novel, which drops in the Summer 2024, Carrie talks to us all about w…

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Turning Dreams into Paintings with Michela Martello 33:12

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In this episode, join us for an engaging dialogue with the talented artist Michela Martello as she discusses her process of turning dreams into captivating paintings. Delve into the depths of Michela's artistic journey as she shares the secrets behind discovering her unique voice, drawing inspiration from her Italian roots and the profound influenc…

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Episode Ten: We Explore the SAPPHIC GAZE with Halie Torris 1:53:13

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We did it y’all! We finally have a non-writer in the Podfort and it’s none other than the reigning queen of sapphic fine art Halie Torris. It was such an honor to get to talk to Halie about painting from the sapphic gaze, multimodal storytelling, art as a distillation of queer joy, and simply forgetting men exist. We also dive deep into queerness a…

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Episode Nine: We FEEL OUR FEELINGS with Morgan Lee Miller 1:27:20

1+ y ago1:27:20

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Today in the Podfort we are joined by Bold Stroke Books romance writer, all-around awesome human, and resident sad girl writer (in the best way) Morgan Lee Miller. In this wonderful and wide-ranging conversation, we talk about Morgan’s truly adorable writing roots before digging into the art of writing both adult and young adult romance novels, exp…

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Aleah Chapin: Artistic Voice Isn't Static - It Evolves 41:01

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Join us for a captivating conversation with artist Aleah Chapin as we explore the evolution of artistic voice. Aleah shares her insights on finding personal style through prolific creation and leaning into insecurities. Discover the power of working in series, setting parameters for cohesion, and leaving room for exploration. Aleah's advice on anal…

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Episode Eight: We go to SCHOOL with Milena McKay 1:34:43

1+ y ago1:34:43

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In something out of a dream, the brilliant Milena McKay joins us in the Podfort today. In this wide-ranging conversation, McKay's discusses her fanfiction roots, her greatest influences, and we get really nerdy about the craft of writing romance novels. We deep dive her novels, talk about telling a story from the Ice Queen's point of view, the gift…

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Jacob Hicks on Finding Your Own Artistic Path 37:26

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Listen if you're curious about: How to find your artistic voice How our artistic voice evolves over time Join me in a deep conversation with the brilliant artist, Jacob Hicks. In this episode, Jacob generously shares his personal journey of discovery, discussing how he navigated the intricate landscapes of the art world to unearth his unique voice …

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Episode Seven: We NERD OUT with Addison Clarke 49:39

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Addison Clarke joins us in the podfort to talk about writing a book a month, creating an interconnected series without planning deeply, writing mental health issues/neurodivergence from personal experience, creating a sapphic utopia, and writing the parents we wished we had. We dig into creating cozy, readable stories, fancasting your characters, u…

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Steven Assael on Finding One's Artistic Voice 42:26

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Listen if you're curious about: How to find your artistic voice How to compose a work of art In this episode, join me in a deep conversation with the brilliant artist, Steven Assael. Discover the secrets to unlocking your artistic identity as we delve into the fascinating journey of finding your unique creative voice. Creating art that speaks from …

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Episode Six: We get ON THE SAME PAGE as Haley Cass 1:12:35

1+ y ago1:12:35

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Nobody freak out (Macon is fully freaking out) but sapphic romance wunderkind and genuinely terrific person Haley Cass is in the Podfort today and it’s so much Better than Expected. We discover how In the Long Run being a child with dyslexia helped Haley fall in love with stories, explore how her fanfiction roots helped her become the writer she is…

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Marina Granger on How to Talk about Your Art 24:59

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In this episode I chat with Marina Granger, the founder of The Artist Advisory about how to talk about your art and the importance of presentation. Being able to talk about our art is so important for artists and is something that so many of us struggle with. Marina explains how to talk about our art in a way that is clear and engages people. To le…

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Patricia Watwood on Painting Imaginatively 37:50

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In this episode I chat with artist Patricia Watwood about how she found her artistic voice and tricks she used to bridge the gap between her academic training and painting imaginatively. To find out more about Patricia's work visit her website www.patriciawatwoodstudio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/patriciawatwood or follow her on Instagram. To orde…

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Episode Five: We LOSE CONTROL with (okay over) JJ Arias 1:56:19

1+ y ago1:56:19

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We are beyond honored to have sapphic romance powerhouse and all-around incredible human JJ Arias join us in the Podfort today. We dive deep into the importance of conflict in romance, why good banter and sex come from the same place, and the brilliant way JJ conceptualizes her heroines. We then talk about her upcoming (THIS WEEK) release Losing Co…

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Peter Drake on the Importance of Staying Informed as an Artist 43:33

2y ago43:33

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Peter Drake is an artist and the provost of the New York Academy of Art. In this episode we chat about the important of understanding the context that we're creating in as well as how he found his voice as an artist. To find out more about Peter's work visit his Instagram @peterdrakeart. To learn more about the New York Academy of Art visit nyaa.ed…

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Episode Four: We Go DEEP into The Flight Risk 53:38

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Today Liz puts Macon in the hotseat as they discuss the release of her debut novel The Flight Risk. They talk about knowing you are a writer, the process of writing The Flight Risk, Liz asks Macon to explain herself (if you know, you know), and listeners finally get to learn Macon’s big three - which she apologies for, but only a little. NOTE: This…

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Episode Three: We get LIT with Frankie Frye 1:03:28

2y ago1:03:28

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It’s an auspicious day here in the Podfort as we are joined by the incredible and deeply wise Frankie Fyre for a truly special conversation we can’t stop thinking about. Using Frankie’s first full-length novel, The Honeymoon Mix-Up, as a jumping-off point, we dive deep into craft, talking about hearing your characters, being a planster, writing wou…

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Sherlin Hendrick on How She Found Her Artistic Voice 29:36

2y ago29:36

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In this captivating conversation, sculptor Sherlin Hendrick and I delve into the fascinating story behind her artistic evolution and the discovery of her unique artistic voice. We'll explore the intriguing ways she harnessed the power of limitations and rules to shape her creative identity.Sherlin Hendrick discusses an intuitive practice she had wh…

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Episode Two: We have a CRUSH on Ana Reichardt 58:57

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Today is a glorious day in the Podfort as the brilliant Ana Reichardt joins us for our first sapphic artist interview. Ana is an award-winning new adult romance author who is dipping her toes into the adult romance pool with her latest novel Crush releasing widely tomorrow (August 15, 2023). In this wide-ranging conversation, we dive deep into how …

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Episode One: Welcome to Strictly Sapphic 22:59

2y ago22:59

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Welcome to Strictly Sapphic, a podcast hosted by Macon Leigh and Liz Grey, exploring sapphic art and the artists creating it. Our bi-weekly episodes include interviews with sapphic artists, in-depth discussions of craft and creativity, and lively discussions of the importance of sapphic art, representation, and art's important role in shaping cultu…

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Alonsa Guevara on How to Find Your Art Style and Voice 43:22

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In this episode artist Alonsa Guevara and I discuss how she found her artistic voice and the components that make up her artistic style. Listen if you’re curious about: Strategies for finding your artistic voice How to develop your own art style Check out Alonsa Guevara's website at ⁠alonsaguevara.com or follow her on Instagram ⁠@alonsaguevara For …

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Alicia Brown on Art Style and Artist Voice 43:58

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In this episode artist Alicia Brown and I discuss how she found her artistic voice and the components that make up her artistic style. Check out her website at Alicialisabrown.com or follow her on Instagram @aliciasabrown. To learn more about my art and art classes visit kristygordon.com. For a transcript of this episode click HERE.…

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Finding Your Artistic Voice with John O'Connor 40:50

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In this episode I chat with John O'Connor about how he found his artistic voice and advice he has for artists still searching for theirs. I also talk to him about his recent Guggenheim Fellowship! To learn more about John O'Connor and his work check out his website at www.johnjoconnor.net and follow him on Instagram at @jjayosea. Registration is no…

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Appyling to a Gallery? KNOW THIS FIRST! Conversation with John Sproul 33:18

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the talented artist and former art gallery owner, John Sproul, who generously shares his valuable insights on how to effectively connect with art galleries. From his wealth of experience, John provides listeners with a treasure trove of tips and tricks, offering practical advice on how to initiat…

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University Galleries with Ron Lambert 26:43

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Listen if you're curious about: How to get more opportunities to show your art Where to find opportunities What would be entailed in an exhibition at a university gallery The Possibilities of Showing in University Galleries In this episode I chat with video and sculpture artist Ron Lambert about submitting to university galleries. To learn more abo…

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Dina Brodsky on Sketchbooks and Instagram 52:16

3y ago52:16

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Listen if you're curious about: Best practices for Artists on Instagram Recent changes to the Instagram algorithm Developing a sketchbook habit Instagram and Sketchbooks for Artists In this episode I chat with Dina Brodsky about the new Instagram algorithm as well as her sketchbooks. To learn more about Dina’s work visit ⁠Dinabrodsky.com ⁠and follo…

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An Open Conversation with Naruki Kukita 27:08

3y ago27:08

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In this episode I chat with Naruki Kukita about the LGBTQ Art Scene in NYC, diversity in art as well as artistic integrity. To learn more about Naruki's work visit ⁠narukikukita.com⁠ and follow him on Instagram @narukikukita. Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow the Sunday Vlog ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Follow K…

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Better Reels on Instagram for Artists with Tun Myaing 1:25:18

3y ago1:25:18

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In this episode Tun Myaing and I plot and scheme about how we can make better reels for Instagram and TikTok as artists. Check out Tun's work at tunmyaing.com and @tunmyaing on Instagram. To find out more about the courses he offers visit MyaingProjects.podia.com. For more info about my art and online courses visit kristygordoncourses.com. In this …

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Hypnosis for Artists with Anya Mayoss-Hurd 34:25

3y ago34:25

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In this video I chat with Anya Mayoss-Hurd, a certified clinical hypnotherapist to talk about applications of hypnosis for artists such as overcoming artists block and procrastination. To find out more about her work visit anyamayosshurd.com or on Spotify on her Adventures in Healing Podcast. To download a full transcript of this episode click here…

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An Open Conversation with Teresa Oaxaca 43:01

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In this episode I chat with artist Teresa Oaxaca about Carl Jung, art schools and finding our voice as artists. To see her work visit teresaoaxaca.com and follow her on Instagram ⁠@teresaoaxaca⁠ and @houseofoaxaca. For a full transcript of this episode click here. For more information about my art and my art classes visit kristygordoncourses.com Co…

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Taking a Break from Social Media with Shannon Craig-Morphew 51:29

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In this episode I chat with Shannon Craig-Morphew about taking a break from social media. To learn more about Shannon's art visit shannoncraigmorphew.com and follow her on Instagram @shannoncraigmorphew. Download a full transcript of this episode here. Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF here Follow the Sunday…

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Managing Our Energy with Kate Horowitz 55:43

3y ago55:43

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Kate Horowitz and I chat about strategies for managing our energy as creatives. You can find her at katehorowitz.net, on Twitter @delight_monger, and on Instagram @kate_swriting. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. Connect with Kristy Gordon and Down2Art Download the Free COLOR Mixing PDF here Follow the Sunday Vlog here Follow Krist…

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NFTs for Traditional Artists with Rafael Hoekstra 51:51

3y ago51:51

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In this episode I chat with Rafael Hoekstra from Artist Catalyst about some of the best ways for traditional artists to make and sell their first NFTs. To learn more about Rafael’s NFT Bootcamp and his other programs visit artistcatalyst.com and follow him on Instagram @artistcatalyst. Download a full transcript of this episode here. Connect with K…