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87 Johanna Spinks — Cultivating Curiosity & Human Connection
87 Johanna Spinks — Cultivating Curiosity & Human Connection
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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Order your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn 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/---For today's episode, we sat down with British born portrait artist Johanna Spinks. Johanna shares with us her journey of becoming a professional portrait painter after careers in journalism and makeup artistry. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and improvement, citing her mentor Everett Raymond Kinstler's emphasis on values, curiosity, and doing one's homework. She also stresses the importance of surrounding oneself with mentors and leaving ego aside to receive constructive criticism for growth. Johanna also reminds us to protect one's mental well-being as an artist facing criticism, especially online. We also discuss tips for starting a career as a portrait painter, working with agents, honoring client expectations, and the power of capturing people's stories through portraiture. She gives us marketing strategies and advice on contracts, productivity, and balancing creativity with social media demands. Finally, Johanna tells us all about her upcoming workshop in a chateau in France focused on Renaissance gilding techniques. Visit Johanna's FASO site:https://www.johannaspinks.com/Johanna's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johannaspinksart/Johanna's upcoming Chateau 2025 workshop:https://www.johannaspinks.com/workshopsJohanna's article "Don't Believe in Fairy Tales":https://fineartviews.com/blog/162244/dont-believe-in-fairy-tales-keep-an-art-paper-trail
Released:
Jun 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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