Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

If you think you have to perfect your art before you let yourself think about the business side, Jodie has news for you: that belief is not protecting your work, it's stalling it. In this episode, Jodie breaks down her 85% rule, the mindset hack she uses every time perfectionism tries to keep her work off the easel and out of the world.
Jodie shares the story of an artist whose technically flawless painting had nothing left in it because the energy and story got polished away, and the piece of her own early work that's so "cringeworthy" it lives in a closet, but sold anyway. She walks through why art, business, and mindset were never meant to be separate lanes you pick between, and why the artists who build real, sustainable careers work on all three at once.
In this episode:
Why waiting for "perfect" is usually just stalling dressed up as responsibility

The real difference between technically skilled work and work with a story

Jodie's 85% rule for getting your art out into the world

Why art, business, and mindset have to move together, not in sequence

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

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

Episode 16: How to Get Out of the Fugly Stage of Art: https://jodieking.com/episode-16-how-to-get-out-of-the-fugly-stage-of-art/

Episode 31: Artist's Money Mindset: What Do You Really Believe Is Possible?: https://jodieking.com/episode-31-artists-money-mindset-what-do-you-really-believe-is-possible/

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 113: From Hobby to Career: How Artists Go Pro: https://jodieking.com/episode-113-from-hobby-to-career-how-artists-go-pro/

Episode 145: How Your Mindset Impacts Art Pricing: https://jodieking.com/episode-145-how-your-mindset-impacts-art-pricing-one-on-one-coaching-with-jennifer-cupp/

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

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

If you loved this episode, subscribe so you never miss one, and if you have a guest suggestion or a question for Jodie, reach out anytime at amy@jodieking.com.
This episode is for educational purposes and reflects Jodie King's personal experience building her own art career. Results vary by artist. Nothing in this episode is a guarantee of income or sales.

If you have been waiting to feel ready before you invest in your art business, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. Jodie shares the story of the moment she first felt like a complete imposter, and the six honest questions she now asks every artist before they spend another dollar on their art business, whether that is a mastermind, a workshop, a studio, or new supplies.
• Why readiness is a nervous system issue, not a resume issue
• The story behind Jodie's first art fair and the tears in the car ride home
• Why you only need 1% more courage than fear
• The six questions to ask yourself before investing in your business
• Why the Rebel Trifecta of art, business, and mindset has to move together
 
Resources Mentioned:
The Artist Who Gets Paid, Jodie's 3-part workshop (August 20, 25, and 27): https://www.jodiekingart.com/artistseries 

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

Honest Art® Society: jodiekingart.com/has 

Episode 31: Artist's Money Mindset: jodieking.com/episode-31

Episode 57: Do You Fear Failing With Your Art? Or Do You Fear Success?: jodieking.com/episode-57

Episode 71: Is Your Art Ready to Sell?: jodieking.com/episode-71

Episode 73: The Importance of Connecting With Other Artists, ft. Studio Elite Members: jodieking.com/episode-73

Episode 87: How Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back as an Artist: jodieking.com/episode-87

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

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

If this episode moved you, subscribe so you never miss one, and leave us a five star review, it genuinely helps other artists find this show! 
Know an artist with a great story or a tough question? We'd love to feature them. Reach out to amy@jodieking.com to be considered as a future guest.

What if the parts of your story you've been hiding are exactly what makes your work impossible to ignore?
In this coaching call episode, Jodie sits down with artist, Erika Person, a former opera singer, breast cancer survivor, and member of the Honest Art® Society, to talk about grief, the Japanese art of kintsugi, and what it actually takes to stand out as a working artist.
They cover finding your why, why story sells the work, treating your art like a real business, and the three simple analytics that actually move the needle. No math required.
Resources Mentioned:
The Artist Who Gets Paid, Jodie's 3-part workshop (August 20, 25, and 27): https://www.jodiekingart.com/artistseries 

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

Follow Erika Person on Instagram: www.instagram.com/erika_person  

Erika Person's website: www.erikaperson.com 

Honest Art® Society: jodiekingart.com/has 

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

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

If this episode moved you, subscribe so you never miss one, and leave us a five star review, it genuinely helps other artists find this show. 
Know an artist with a great story or a tough question? We'd love to feature them. Reach out to amy@jodieking.com to be considered as a future guest.
This episode is for general educational purposes and reflects the personal experiences and opinions of the host and guest.

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 

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

Loved this one? Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a review, it genuinely helps other artists find the show.
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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Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF