Fine Art Podcast
 
Krystii’s Links
https://krystiimelaine.com
https://www.facebook.com/krystiimelainefineart
https://instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/krystii.melaine
 
Workshop August 2024
https://boothmuseum.org/booth-art-academy/
 
Summary
Krystii Melaine, an Australian-born wildlife and portrait artist, shares her journey from being a fashion designer to pursuing her lifelong passion for painting. She emphasizes the importance of building skills as an artist and finding one's own voice. Krystii discusses the challenges of being an artist and the need for constant improvement and reinvention. She advises aspiring artists to dedicate time to their craft, even if it's just small studies, and to be critical of their work. Krystii also talks about her recent shift in focus to painting large-scale canvases that reflect her own experiences and ideas. Krystii shares her experience of transitioning from wildlife art to creating large-scale Western art and abstracts. She discusses the importance of taking risks and following your artistic vision, even if it means going against the norm. Krystii also talks about the challenges faced by women artists in the industry and the need for women to be assertive and proactive in pursuing opportunities. She emphasizes the importance of being reliable, easy to work with, and treating art as a business. Overall, Krystii's journey serves as an inspiration for artists looking to push their boundaries and achieve success.
 
Takeaways
Build your skills as an artist and find your own voice
Dedicate time to your craft and be critical of your work
Constantly strive for improvement and reinvention
Start small and gradually work your way up
Paint what truly inspires you and reflects your own experiences
Challenge yourself and don't be afraid to take risks 
Take risks and follow your artistic vision, even if it means going against the norm.
Women artists need to be assertive and proactive in pursuing opportunities.
Be reliable, easy to work with, and treat art as a business.
Networking and building relationships with other artists and galleries is crucial for success.
Persistence and perseverance are key in the art world.
 
Key words
artist, painting, fashion designer, wildlife art, portrait art, traditional realism, art market, art, career transition, taking risks, artistic vision, Western art, abstract art, artist challenges, women artists, assertiveness, art opportunities, art business, artist entrepreneur 

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