Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

If you want to sell more art, you may need to hire freelancers before you feel ready.
Trying to do everything yourself might feel responsible, but it's often the fastest way to burn out and stall your sales. Hiring doesn't have to be a full-time team or a huge commitment. Strategic, part-time help frees you up to make the art and respond to buyers consistently. 
Jodie shares how to identify where you're getting bogged down, how to track your time, what tasks to outsource first, and how to set expectations so the freelancer you hire actually helps your sales grow.
You'll take away:
Why "doing it all" makes you the bottleneck

How to fire freelancers without blowing your budget

What to outsource first to increase time, sales, and sanity 

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.
Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!
Resources mentioned:
Curious about Studio Elite? Our next cohort starts February 2026: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

Learn more about Upcoming Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Join us inside of the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

Need help finding someone to outsource? Check out Indeed:  https://www.indeed.com/ 

Need help finding someone to outsource? Check out Fiver:  http://www.fiver.com 

Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

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Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Most artists quit in the messy middle before they can build their art career. Jodie Gear didn't. She built House of Gear by taking action before she felt ready.
In this episode, I'm talking with Jodie, who went from a corporate career and quiet creative longing to building a full-blown creative space and homewares brand in Australia.
Jodie shares how she learned to claim the identity of "artist, how belief became her turning point, and why she's focused on purpose, flow, and community while building something that's bigger than just selling paintings.
If you've been waiting to feel ready, this is your sign.
You don't need permission. You need intentional action.
Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.
Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!
Resources mentioned:
Looking for a community like Jodie Gear mentioned in this episode? The next cohort of Studio Elite starts the week of February 23rd. Learn more & apply here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

Check out Jodie Gear's homewares line, House of Gear, on her website: https://jodiegear.com/collections/jg-home 

Give Jodie Gear a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_gear_artist/ 

Follow House of Gear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/house_of_gear_/ 

Join the Honest Art® Society so you don't miss next week's Live with both Jodies from the House of Gear in Australia!!

Listen to Jodie Gear's First Interview, Episode 76: The Life Changing Effects of An Artist Committing with Jodie Gear: https://jodieking.com/episode-76-the-life-changing-effects-of-an-artist-committing-with-jodie-gear/ 

Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!    

Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Art fairs can completely change the trajectory of your art career, but most artists apply in a way that lowers their chances before a juror even looks twice.
In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to apply to art fairs with a stronger, more professional application package that gets noticed. From choosing the right fair for your style and price point, to submitting a cohesive body of work, to creating clean, high-quality photos and a booth shot that looks elevated and premium. 
Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.
Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!
Resources mentioned:
Studio Elite is getting started the week of February 23rd. Don't miss your chance to apply: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

Use CaFÉ Call for Entry to Apply to Art Fairs: callforentry.org

Join us inside of the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!    

Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Starting a painting is the hardest part. It can feel overwhelming, especially after time away from your studio. In this episode, I'll take you inside my art studio and share exactly how I start a painting when inspiration feels far away. 
You'll learn why meditation is part of my creative process, how choosing fewer colors can unlock more freedom, and why every painting goes through the fugly stages. I'll break down the six phases of the creative process and show you how to move through the fog instead of quitting.
This episode is a permission slip to start messy, play again, and trust yourself.
Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.
Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!
Resources mentioned:
This episode is a really great one to watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

Studio Elite is getting started the week of February 23rd. Don't miss your chance to apply!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  

Snag a Free Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation

The Palo Santo I Use: https://amzn.to/3Nv08ZC 

The Color Course for Rebels will help with composition and colors: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr

Learn more about The Mother Color™ color mixing: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/LX7esQzG/checkout 

Episode 124: 7 Art Techniques I Wish I Learned Sooner: https://jodieking.com/episode-124-avoid-my-mistakes-7-art-tips-i-wish-i-knew-sooner/ 

Water Soluble Graphite: https://amzn.to/4bg9n9V 

Charcoal: https://amzn.to/49EVdhp 

Fat Sharpie: https://amzn.to/44VMXXT 

Graphite Pencils: https://amzn.to/3KX1n3e 

Fixative: https://amzn.to/4jt1kc4 

Episode 16: What to Do if Your Painting Is In the Fuglies: https://jodieking.com/episode-16-how-to-get-out-of-the-fugly-stage-of-art/ 

Palette Knives: https://amzn.to/4pm4Lmc 

Pastels: https://amzn.to/4qxNveB 

Posca Markers: https://amzn.to/495n0HJ 

Scott Shop Towels: https://amzn.to/4jq2O6I 

Shop all supplies on my Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_ 

Edge canvases: ​​https://www.jerrysartarama.com/the-edge-all-media-cotton-canvas-1-1-2-inch-boxes-of-three 

My favorite paint by Nova: https://novacolorpaint.com/ 

Let's paint together at one of my workshops in 2026!: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!    

For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast  

 
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2025 was messy, magical, and full of lessons. I'm sharing the truth about worth, fear, joy, and everything in between. 
In fact, if 2025 had a theme, it would be uncertainty.
In this honest and emotional episode, I'm sharing what this wild year taught me … about self-worth, fear, faith, and the four beliefs that carried me through the chaos.
Inside you'll hear:
They difference between confidence and worthiness

Why fear can ride but never drive

How joy and service can ground you when life feels unstable

If you've ever felt shaken, unsure, or ready for a reset … this one's for you. 
Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.
Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at [email protected]!
Resources mentioned:
Extended! You can snag the Color Course for Rebels Bundle until January 1st. Enjoy the Color Course for Rebels 101+102, The Mother Color™ Course, and Instagram for Artists for just $207:  https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/FtkRAtLt/checkout  

I do these episodes each year! Listen to Episode 94: From Art to Life: Lessons Learned in 2024

Read the book that changed my mindset this year: Worthy by Jamie Kearn Lima: https://amzn.to/48UPS46 

Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my 2026 in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop  

I highly recommend reading The Alchemist by Paul Coelho: https://amzn.to/48VYNlX 

Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!    

Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast