Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

If you've stepped away from your creative practice, whether it's been two weeks, two months, or two years, this episode is for you.
Here's what Jodie wants you to know: creative block is not the diagnosis. It's the symptom. And depending on what's actually causing it, the remedy is completely different.
In this episode, Jodie gets honest about the real reasons artists stop creating: burnout, grief, fear, perfectionism, creative starvation, and comparison. She also gives you a practical, tiered plan for finding your way back, no matter how long you've been away.
You'll walk away knowing:
The difference between burnout, grief, and creative starvation, and why it matters

The questions to ask yourself when you can't figure out what's wrong

A specific return-to-practice strategy based on how long you've been away

Why "ugly art only" might be the most freeing thing you do this week

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing. And come hang with Jodie on Instagram @jodie_king_.
Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email amy@jodieking.com!
Resources mentioned:
Ready to push your work to Fine Art status? Join Jodie at an Honest Art® Workshop: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Curious about Studio Elite? Next cohort begins September 2026: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

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

Grab my Honest Art® Journal here: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/jodie-king-merch/products/the-honest-art-mixed-media-journal 

Vincent van Gogh, Sunflowers, 1889 - I love to use this painting to spark my own creativity! https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection/s0031v1962

Episode 141: Design Your Art Career Around Your Energy (Not Hustle): https://jodieking.com/episode-141-design-your-art-career-around-your-energy-not-hustle/ 

Episode 111: The Hidden Studio Habits That Sabotage Your Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-111-the-hidden-studio-habits-that-sabotage-your-creativity/ 

Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF
Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 

Full show notes: https://www.jodieking.com/podcast 

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission at no additional charge on your end. Thank you for supporting my channel!

Artists don't quit because they lack talent. They quit because somewhere along the way, they lost joy. 
In this powerful coaching call, Jodie sits down with Honest Art® Society member Cindy Wysocki to talk about consistency, creativity, healing, and the emotional journey of becoming an artist later in life. 
Cindy shares how she rediscovered painting during a difficult season of life after years of believing she "wasn't artistic enough." As a myofascial release therapist, she also explains the fascinating connection between emotional healing and the creative process. 
Together, we dive into:
How to show up consistently without turning art into a miserable chore

Why forcing a style actually blocks your authentic voice

The role joy plays in sustaining a long-term art practice 

If you've ever questioned whether you're "really" an artist, struggled with consistency, or felt overwhelmed by social media and comparison, this episode will feel like a giant exhale. 
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 amy@jodieking.com!
Resources mentioned:
I just released seats to my next few in-person workshops. Check them out and grab your spot: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Stop doing art alone! Join The Honest Art® Society and start making your best art yet: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

Give Cindy a Follow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindywysockiart/ 

Check out Cindy's Work: https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/cindy-wysocki/ 

Want help with technique? The Color Course for Rebels has your back: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

Listen to Episode 147 - How Artists Get into Galleries: Insider Tips with Art Advisor Logan Dix: https://jodieking.com/episode-147-how-artists-get-into-galleries-insider-tips-with-art-advisor-logan-dix/ 

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

Your paintings might not be boring because you lack skill. They might be boring because you're overworking them. 
In this episode, Jodie dives into a totally different way of thinking about composition. This isn't another lesson about the rule of thirds or focal points. This is about what happens when artists become so focused on balance, beauty, and "doing it right" that they accidentally suck the life out of their work. 
You'll learn why:
Over-resolving your paintings can make them less memorable

Tension and imbalance often create stronger compositions

The weird, risky decisions are usually the magic

This episode is packed with practical questions you can ask yourself while painting so you can stop making safe art and start making Honest Art® that actually says something. 
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 amy@jodieking.com!
Resources mentioned:
I just released seats to my next few in-person workshops. Check them out and grab your spot: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Stop doing art alone! Join The Honest Art® Society and start making your best art yet: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

Reach new heights in your art with Studio Elite, my 6-month mentorship program: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

Want more on composition? Listen to Episode 40 - https://jodieking.com/episode-40-how-great-composition-takes-our-art-from-meh-to-amazing/ 

Want more on composition? Listen to Episode 101 - The Need for Speed: How Speed Painting Can Enhance Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-101-the-need-for-speed-how-speed-painting-can-enhance-your-art/ 

Joan Mitchell, City Landscape, 1955 - I love how it's so unresolved! https://www.artchive.com/artwork/city-landscape-joan-mitchell-1955/ 

Degas, Place de la Concorde, 1875 - I love the cropping. It feels so weird and off-balance. https://www.artchive.com/artwork/place-de-la-concorde-edgar-degas-1875/ 

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

You don't need more talent to become a real artist. You need to stop waiting for permission. 
In this episode, I sit down with emerging artist Molly Wyatt for a live coaching session that dives into the real struggles emerging artists face when building their careers.
We're talking about that in-between space … where you're creating, maybe even selling, but still questioning yourself every step of the way.
If you've ever wondered:
Do I need a series to be taken seriously?
Where do I even start with marketing my art?
Am I legit enough to call myself an artist?
This episode is for you. We break down what actually matters when you're growing an art business and how to move forward even when you feel unsure. 
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 amy@jodieking.com!
Resources mentioned:
Join The Color Course for Rebels, you'll also receive the Mother Color Bonus + 10 Best Abstract Painting Techniques Bonus: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

Attend a Workshop with me In-Person (New Ones Just Released!): https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Don't create alone. Join us inside the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

Go make sure Molly has posted on her Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/mollywyatt_art/ 

View & purchase Molly's work here: https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/molly-wyatt 

Check out Molly's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@__mollywyatt__ 

Use my Artwork Archive Code for 25% off your first year: www.artworkarchive.com/jk 

Social Media is Non-Negotiable. Listen to this episode next.: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/ 

An Email List is ALSO Non-Negotiable. This episode will help: https://jodieking.com/episode-67-fight-me-yes-an-artist-needs-an-email-list-with-yasmine-kashefi/ 

Loved this style of episode? Listen to my one-on-one coaching with Jennifer Cupp next!: https://jodieking.com/episode-145-how-your-mindset-impacts-art-pricing-one-on-one-coaching-with-jennifer-cupp/ 

Read Jamie Kern Lima's Book, Worthy: https://amzn.to/3POApwU 

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 or here on YouTube 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

Your paintings aren't flat because you lack talent. They're flat because you're missing a few powerful tools. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest frustrations artists face … creating depth.
Because let's be honest, there is nothing worse than putting your heart into a piece and stepping back only to feel like it just isn't working.
So what do we do? We add more. More detail. More layers. More "fixing."
And that's exactly what is keeping your art stuck.
If your paintings feel flat, this episode will flip the switch 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 amy@jodieking.com!
Resources mentioned:
Join The Color Course for Rebels Between May 4th - May 17th, you'll also receive the Mother Color Bonus + 10 Best Abstract Painting Techniques Bonus: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my Austin 2026 and Australia 2027 in-person workshops! Join me?: https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Make Better Art. Sell More of It. Feel DAMN Good Doing It with 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