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Cole NeSmith
March 15, 2023

Take time to reevaluate

Cole NeSmith
March 15, 2023
Take time to reevaluate

Following our passions, chasing our dreams, these things are such a gift. So let’s engage in the process of building and evaluating. That’s this week on the podcast!

Cole NeSmith
March 8, 2023

Feeling aimless? Ask this essential question...

Cole NeSmith
March 8, 2023
Feeling aimless? Ask this essential question...

In life, we’re taught to listen to other people’s opinions. We’re taught to consider society’s expectations. And we often neglect the question, “What do I want?” This week, take hold of your present and your future by asking this essential question!

Cole NeSmith
March 1, 2023

Developing our ability to be inspired

Cole NeSmith
March 1, 2023
Developing our ability to be inspired

Being inspired is a talent. Like our artistic craft, being inspired is something we can work toward. Sometimes the way we learn to approach art in general robs us of inspiration. This week, we talk about how to get it back!

Cole NeSmith
February 22, 2023

Experiencing spring as an artist

Cole NeSmith
February 22, 2023
Experiencing spring as an artist

Spring is right around the corner. Full of new life, growth and joy… how can we bring these things into our creative process? That’s this week on the Artrepreneur Podcast!

Cole NeSmith
February 15, 2023

Artists aren't people pleasers

Cole NeSmith
February 15, 2023
Artists aren't people pleasers

There are endless opinions about Rihanna’s performance at the Super Bowl and Sam Smith’s performance at the Grammys. It can be tempting to fall into the idea that our role as artists is to please people. But it’s much bigger. This week we explore some meaningful foundations for our creativity.

Cole NeSmith
February 8, 2023

The key to creativity... Grace

Cole NeSmith
February 8, 2023
The key to creativity... Grace

It might sound like a religious term. But grace is the willingness to give ourselves room to try — without fear of failing. Isn’t that exactly what every artist needs? That’s what we’re talking about this week on the Artrepreneur Podcast!

Cole NeSmith
February 1, 2023

Just keep swimming… the value of consistency

Cole NeSmith
February 1, 2023
Just keep swimming… the value of consistency

One of the most helpful things for us as artists - is consistency. This week, we talk about some of the values of staying consistent and how to position ourselves to keep at it.

Cole NeSmith
January 25, 2023

Keeping joy at the center of the process

Cole NeSmith
January 25, 2023
Keeping joy at the center of the process

it’s not that everything we make is “joyful.” It’s that making art brings us life. It does something inside us. So how can we make sure we keep joy at the center of our creative process? That’s what we talk about this week.

Cole NeSmith
January 18, 2023

What’s the point of art, anyway?

Cole NeSmith
January 18, 2023
What’s the point of art, anyway?

We get to see behind the curtain… sometimes, we even make the curtain. Because we’re so close to our creative work, it can feel like our art just isn’t magical. It can feel like we’re faking it. This week, we talk about defeating the imposter syndrome and embracing who we are.

Cole NeSmith
January 11, 2023

Incredible art advice... from an AI

Cole NeSmith
January 11, 2023
Incredible art advice... from an AI

We get to see behind the curtain… sometimes, we even make the curtain. Because we’re so close to our creative work, it can feel like our art just isn’t magical. It can feel like we’re faking it. This week, we talk about defeating the imposter syndrome and embracing who we are.

Cole NeSmith
January 4, 2023

How to avoid imposter syndrome and value yourself

Cole NeSmith
January 4, 2023
How to avoid imposter syndrome and value yourself

We get to see behind the curtain… sometimes, we even make the curtain. Because we’re so close to our creative work, it can feel like our art just isn’t magical. It can feel like we’re faking it. This week, we talk about defeating the imposter syndrome and embracing who we are.

Cole NeSmith
December 28, 2022

Embracing lessons learned so we can thrive moving forward

Cole NeSmith
December 28, 2022

We’ve all learned a lot in 2022. What are some of the lessons you’ve learned? This week, we talk about 5 important things for artists to carry into 2023.

Cole NeSmith
December 21, 2022

3 Scams Artists Fall For, and what to do instead

Cole NeSmith
December 21, 2022

Sometimes, we’re tempted to find the easy road as artists. Of course, being an artist can be difficult, so it makes sense. This week, we talk about 3 common scams artists fall prey to and what we can do instead.

Cole NeSmith
December 14, 2022

Don't let your art become a prison

Cole NeSmith
December 14, 2022

Creativity is a gift. But it can also start to control our lives. This week, we talk about 4 ways we make sure our creativity plays the beautiful role it’s meant to play.

Cole NeSmith
December 7, 2022

3 important soft skills for artists

Cole NeSmith
December 7, 2022

There are lots of skills associated with making art. But there are also a lot of skills that are adjacent to making the art we make. These “soft skills” can be as important as making great art. This week, we talk about 3.

Cole NeSmith
November 30, 2022

Common creative blocks and pushing through : Part 2

Cole NeSmith
November 30, 2022

What do we do when we experience creative blocks? How do we overcome challenges to bring our creative dreams to life? This week, it’s part 2 of an important conversation about creativity, challenges and pressing through toward thriving.

Cole NeSmith
November 16, 2022

Some new ways of thinking to help you press on

Cole NeSmith
November 16, 2022

There are mindsets we can get wrapped up in. These don’t serve our creative endeavors and aren’t helpful. This week, we talk about some ways to start thinking differently to become the creative people we want to be.

Cole NeSmith
November 9, 2022

Common creative blocks and pushing through

Cole NeSmith
November 9, 2022

There are so many things that become road blocks in the process of implementing a creative idea. This week, we talk about 4 of those common blocks and how to overcome them. If you’re trying to make something, this week’s episode will definitely help!

Guest User
November 2, 2022

Staying On Track During Long Art Projects

Guest User
November 2, 2022

During long art projects, it’s important to stay on track. These are 3 ways to make sure you don’t get lost in the process of a long art project!

Cole NeSmith
October 26, 2022

4 Creative Hacks for Artists

Cole NeSmith
October 26, 2022

Looking for fresh inspiration? Want to try some new creative things? This week, we give you 4 ideas that will help you expand what you do and how you do it.

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