Ask an artist. Tyler Helfrich on creating opportunities. - Ep. 17

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Ask an artist. Marc Anderson in his new art gallery. - Ep. 16

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Ask an artist. Julie Vornholt talks about selling art. - Ep. 15

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Ask an artist. An abstract interview with Jim Ford. - Ep. 14

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Ask an artist. A gallery visit with Mel Kolstad. - Ep. 13

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Ask an artist. A commute to New Island with Lee Mothes. - Ep. 12

Lee Mothes has details. Lots of them, and they are all in service to his creation of The Commonwealth of New Island, a fictional island-nation in the south Indian Ocean. His real world graphite drawings, acrylic paintings, and watercolors have details so strong, they’ll…

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Taking action. A week at the mall. - Ep. 11

It’s good to do more of what works for you, until it doesn’t. And, what had worked for me, was displaying art and plopping it in front of the right people. We were in the heart of…

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The brain trust. Advice from Dustin Zeuske. - Ep. 10

I get in my own way a lot. I think about what I should do next, and then I think about it some more. And then, more still. I create a thought exercise for myself that goes on for far longer than is…

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Ask an artist. A lakeside interview with Beth Stoddard. - Ep. 9

I’ve been interviewing artists for several reasons. Primarily, to showcase what they do, and help them connect with new people. I’m also curious about how artists make a living, and…

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Ask an artist. Shop talk with Bruce Bodden. - Ep. 8

I am very grateful for the time people share with me. I know that we all have things to do, and thousands of other things that we’ll never get to. I fully appreciate those times when people…

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What are we selling? Art many ways. - Ep. 7

We love artists. Our mission is to empower artists to be their own patrons. Broadly, we believe in creating a world where anyone who is willing to do the work, can be financially…

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Where it’s all pointing. What am I doing here? - Ep. 6

I’ve been working a bunch. I’ve been talking to artists, asking how I can help them. I’ve interviewed many, both on and off camera, and I’ve heard consistently that they need the most help…

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Ask an artist. A sit-down interview with Bill Millonig. - Ep. 5

A couple of themes have been emerging in my conversations with artists. When I ask them directly how I can help, most pause for a few seconds, and then let me know their thoughts. A…

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Working to serve. It’s all about service. - Ep. 4

Someone recently asked me what services I offer. I told them that I was trying help artists make money, and that I was seeking to understand what pain points artists have so that my services will…

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Talking to strangers, and making new friends. - Ep. 3

My wife Helen and I often take walks downtown to get out of the house and learn a bit more about the city we live in. On one of these walks, we passed by a normally closed storefront and…

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Ask an artist. An interview with Jamison Glisczinski. - Ep. 2

Jamison Glisczinski was the perfect person for my first artist interview. He is friendly, funny, and so very talkative -- all things that make for a fun interview. Our short little talk went on for over…

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Well, now what? A message for those wondering what’s next. - Ep. 1

I believe in the pursuit of financial independence, and I imagine a world where anyone who is willing to do the work, can be financially independent. I believe we should all be able to live a life…

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