Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

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

Think your art isn't licensable? Wrong. Cat Coquillette is here to shatter every myth holding you back from royalties, confidence, and freedom. In fact, this episode is a masterclass in how artists actually get their work onto products at companies such as Target, Anthropologie, Netflix, Disney, and beyond. Within months, Cat was earning enough through licensing to pay her rent. Within a year, she quit her day job. Today, she runs a global brand from her laptop in Thailand.
In this episode, we dive deep into the licensing world. The truth, the myths, the mistakes, the contracts, the payouts, and the timelines no one tells you about. Cat explains how to pitch manufacturers, how to know if your art is licensable, how royalties work, and how to protect yourself legally so you never end up with a sad little 76-cent royalty check. 
What you'll learn:
Why your art doesn't need to be perfect to be licensable

How to identify trends without selling your soul

The simplest way to pitch manufacturers today

How royalty payments actually work

And how to know if licensing is right for your art practice

This episode will light a fire under you. Whether you're brand new or dreaming big, Cat gives you the exact steps to start today. 
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 

Check out Cat's Website

Check out Cat's Full Collection Deck that she has graciously shared with us: https://catcoq.com/licensing-expo-2025  

See the Courses Cat Has to Offer; Especially her course on licensing - The Art of Collections™

View Cat's Portfolio

Learn More about Cat's Private Mentorship Community, The CatCoq Collective™: https://www.catcoq-collections.com/ 

Society6: www.society6.com 

Jessi Raulet, who owns EttaVee, is an abstract artist who is successful in licensing her art. View her work. 

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

Cat's Agency: Jewel Branding

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