Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

Jodie just wrapped her fifth year hosting a painting workshop in Citta della Pieve, Italy, and this episode is not the trip recap you expect. It is the story of a wall that could not be cleaned, the artist who painted a mural over it instead, and what five years of doing this keeps teaching Jodie about letting go of control, both on the canvas and off it.
Inside this episode:
• The moment a technically flawless artist finally let go of needing to know where a brushstroke was going
• The story of the paint spill, the mural of poppies, and the career decision that came after it
• Three things Jodie wants every artist to sit with, whether you ever get on a plane or not
Resources Mentioned:
Italy 2027 Honest Art® Workshop: https://stradatoscana.com/retreats/jodie-king/ 

The Artist Who Gets Paid, Jodie's 3-part workshop (August 20, 25, and 27): https://www.jodiekingart.com/artistseries 

Studio Elite Mastermind: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

Episode 63, How Artists Can Reignite Their Creativity and Find Their Spark Again: https://jodieking.com/episode-63-how-artists-can-reignite-their-creativity-and-find-their-spark-again/

Episode 87, How Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back as an Artist: https://jodieking.com/episode-87-how-imposter-syndrome-is-holding-you-back-as-an-artist-what-to-do-about-it/

Episode 120, The Healing Power of Art Workshops with Returning Guest, Becky Joan Springer: https://jodieking.com/episode-120-from-wreckage-to-community-teaching-and-healing-with-returning-guest-becky-joan-springer/

Episode 140, Finish Your Painting With Confidence: https://jodieking.com/episode-140-finish-your-painting-with-confidence-15-actionable-steps-to-push-the-fuglies/

Episode 155, Why Your Creative Block Won't Go Away: https://jodieking.com/episode-155-why-your-creative-block-wont-go-away-and-exactly-how-to-fix-it/

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

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Know an artist who would be perfect for the podcast? Email amy@jodieking.com.

You've been posting. You've been showing up. And it still feels like no one is paying attention.
After 23 years in the art industry, Jodie can tell you creating buzz around your work isn't luck, and it isn't about follower count. It's a strategy, and most artists are either skipping it entirely or doing it in a way that was never going to work.
In this episode, Jodie breaks down exactly how to build real, lasting buzz around your art, whether you're brand new or you've felt stuck in a visibility rut for years.
You'll walk away knowing:
Why your email list is your most underrated asset, and how to start one even if you only have a handful of names

The local collaboration strategy most artists never think to try

Why leading with yourself, not the finished painting, is what actually builds connection on social media

How to build a real sequence and strategy around a launch, instead of a single announcement

Why buzz starts with you, not a viral moment

If you're ready to stop waiting to be discovered, this episode is for you.
Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you know an artist who would be a great guest, email amy@jodieking.com.
Resources Mentioned:
Ready to make your art a career for yourself? Join me for a three-part workshop, The Artist Who Gets Paid, Starting August 20th: https://www.jodiekingart.com/artistseries 

Studio Elite is for the artist ready to reach new heights in their art biz. Check it out: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

This isn't a social media episode, but if you're looking for one, check out Episode 06: How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-06-how-to-use-social-media-to-sell-your-art/

Episode 51: Why Your Art Social Media Account Isn't Growing: https://jodieking.com/episode-51-why-your-art-social-media-account-isnt-growing/ 

Episode 67, Why You Need an Email List and How to Start One: https://jodieking.com/episode-67-fight-me-yes-an-artist-needs-an-email-list-with-yasmine-kashefi/

Episode 24: on why most artists aren't making money in their art business: https://jodieking.com/episode-24-why-artists-arent-making-money-in-their-art-biz/  

Episode 126: From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram: https://jodieking.com/episode-24-why-artists-arent-making-money-in-their-art-biz/ 

I talk a lot about email strategy in Art Biz For Rebels. If you want more of that, join us: https://www.jodiekingart.com/artbizforrebels

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

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Most abstract painters think layering means adding more. More color. More texture. More paint.
But there's a version of layering that suffocates a painting, and a version that gives it real depth. The difference isn't talent. It's intention. And you don't need art school to develop it.
In this episode, Jodie breaks down how five artists used layering in completely different ways, and exactly what you can steal from each of them for your own studio practice today.
You'll walk away knowing:
How Richter used scraping and trowels to reveal the painting underneath and how to do it yourself with tools you already own

Why Rothko's transparent glazes created depth that opaque paint simply cannot touch

What Van Gogh's impasto marks teach us about building texture that reads as intentional, not chaotic

How Cy Twombly left things unresolved on purpose and why it draws the viewer in deeper

The three questions to ask yourself before you add another layer

Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. 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 the next level? Join Jodie at an in-person 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 

Color Course for Rebels: https://www.jodiekingart.com/ccfr 

Enjoyed this technique podcast? Check out Episode 103: The Texture Toolbox: https://jodieking.com/episode-103-the-texture-toolbox-tips-on-how-to-elevate-your-art-with-texture/ 

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

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

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 

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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 

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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