Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King

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 [email protected]!
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 [email protected]!
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 [email protected]!
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

If your paintings feel flat or chaotic, your colors might be the problem, and the fix is messier than you think. 
Let's talk about the thing most artists try to avoid at all costs …. Muddy color. 
In this episode, I'm breaking down why that "ugly" mix on your palette is actually the secret to creating rich, cohesive, fine art. Because when everything is bright and saturated, your painting has nowhere to go. 
I used to think I was ruining my work every time my colors got muddy. Turns out, I was missing the magic. 
Today I'm going to show you how to use complementary colors to create depth, contrast, and those gorgeous neutral tones that make your art feel elevated and intentional. 
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:
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 

Check out Episode 146: The #1 Painting Mistake: Choosing Color over Value: https://jodieking.com/episode-146-the-1-painting-mistake-choosing-color-over-value/ 

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

22 years as an artist taught me this: what you stop doing matters just as much as what you start. 
There is no shortcut to building a sustainable art career. 
What looks like success on the outside is usually built on years of mistakes, lessons, and showing up when it's hard.
In this episode, I'm sharing the things I will NEVER do again after more than two decades as an artist. 
And trust me, I've done them all. 
I'm talking about beliefs and habits that keep artists stuck. Things that feel safe but that will slow your growth more than anything else. 
If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building real momentum, this episode is 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:
Ready to push your work to Fine Art status? Join me at one of my Honest Art® Workshops - https://jodieking.com/workshop 

Curious About the Studio Elite Mastermind? Learn More Here - https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite 

Ready to make your best art ever, alongside an incredible community of artists? Join us inside the Honest Art Society today! - https://www.jodiekingart.com/has 

Don't Do It Alone. Listen to Episode 139: How Artists Can Outsource to 3x Their Revenue - https://jodieking.com/episode-139-how-artists-can-outsource-to-3x-their-revenue/ 

Need Help with Your Pricing? Listen to Episode 69: Best Of: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!) - https://jodieking.com/episode-69-best-of-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/ 

Don't Miss 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 

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  

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