Best Painting Podcasts (2025)

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The Tools We Take Everywhere 1:50:10

23h ago1:50:10

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On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what supplies and projects they would bring with them on a deserted island. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow …

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Six Tools to Stop Treating Your Studio Like a Courtroom 17:06

8h ago17:06

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What to do when you catch yourself in “courtroom mode” You named it. You know you're doing it. You can hear yourself cross-examining every brushstroke, cataloging evidence that you're not good enough, delivering a guilty verdict before the paint dries. But what do you do when you catch yourself mid-spiral? This one's the follow-up to Your Studio Is…

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Six Tools to Stop Treating Your Studio Like a Courtroom 17:06

6d ago17:06

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What to do when you catch yourself in “courtroom mode” You named it. You know you're doing it. You can hear yourself cross-examining every brushstroke, cataloging evidence that you're not good enough, delivering a guilty verdict before the paint dries. But what do you do when you catch yourself mid-spiral? This one's the follow-up to Your Studio Is…

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Why You Can't Finish a Painting (And What to Do About It) 26:32

7d ago26:32

26:32

You look around your studio and see them everywhere — canvases turned to the wall, paintings shoved under the bed, works-in-progress stacked in corners. Each one started with complete conviction that this time would be different. But somewhere around the messy middle, you bailed. Again. And now you're wondering: What's wrong with me? Nothing. You'r…

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Why You Can't Finish a Painting (And What to Do About It) 26:32

7d ago26:32

26:32

You look around your studio and see them everywhere — canvases turned to the wall, paintings shoved under the bed, works-in-progress stacked in corners. Each one started with complete conviction that this time would be different. But somewhere around the messy middle, you bailed. Again. And now you're wondering: What's wrong with me? Nothing. You'r…

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Movies that Will Make You a Better Mini Painter 1:58:17

16d ago1:58:17

1:58:17

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss how watching movies can improve your painting! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.co…

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You Took Time Off. Now What? 23:11

14d ago23:11

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What really happens when you return to your art — and how to make work again without getting stuck in what could have been. You took time off from your art. Maybe it was a few months. Maybe it was twenty years. You built a life, raised kids, held it together, paid the bills — and now you’re trying to come back. But instead of feeling proud of every…

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You Took Time Off. Now What? 23:11

14d ago23:11

23:11

What really happens when you return to your art — and how to make work again without getting stuck in what could have been. You took time off from your art. Maybe it was a few months. Maybe it was twenty years. You built a life, raised kids, held it together, paid the bills — and now you’re trying to come back. But instead of feeling proud of every…

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An interview with Brent and Casey of Goblin Hobbies! 43:06

17d ago43:06

43:06

Up and coming company Goblin Hobbies made quite the stir at Adepticon this past spring with the release of their highly antcipated stamping kits and I was delighted to talk to the guys behind it all! Goblin Hobbies may be a new venture but Brent and Casey have been mainstays of miniatures hobby media for years via their channels, Goobertown Hobbies…

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I See You Scrolling Instagram Instead of Painting (Nine Patterns That Keep You Stuck) 30:30

20d ago30:30

30:30

Ever spend half your studio time staring at a painting, mentally ripping it apart, but never actually picking up the brush? Or maybe you're scrolling Instagram right now instead of being in your studio. (I see you.) You're not broken. You're just stuck in a pattern. And once you can name it, it loses its power. In this episode, I'm walking through …

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I See You Scrolling Instagram Instead of Painting (Nine Patterns That Keep You Stuck) 30:30

20d ago30:30

30:30

Ever spend half your studio time staring at a painting, mentally ripping it apart, but never actually picking up the brush? Or maybe you're scrolling Instagram right now instead of being in your studio. (I see you.) You're not broken. You're just stuck in a pattern. And once you can name it, it loses its power. In this episode, I'm walking through …

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Warhammer Celebrity Takes over TUP! 1:41:14

25d ago1:41:14

1:41:14

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott is out of town! It's now Jon's show, and he is joined by the legendary Rahul Kohli! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: h…

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Ep 169: 12 finalists, 12 landscapes

1M ago

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Watch an edited video version of this episode on the Talking with Painters YouTube channel here Podcast listeners see the works we talk about here or go to talkingwithpainters.com (ep 169) When I travelled to Hobart for the announcement of the Hadley’s Art Prize, I not only interviewed the winner, Sophie Cape (you can hear her in the previous episo…

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Are Painting Classes Even Worth It? 2:02:14

1M ago2:02:14

2:02:14

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon ask the question, are painting courses worth it or not? Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.c…

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Safety, Self-Trust, and the Secret to Creating Without Fear 31:38

1M ago31:38

31:38

What does it really mean to have your own back as an artist? In this episode, I share why safety isn’t just about gloves and turpentine — it’s about building trust with yourself in the studio. When you know you won’t tear yourself down for “failing,” you’re free to take risks, explore messy ideas, and grow in ways you never thought possible. This c…

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Safety, Self-Trust, and the Secret to Creating Without Fear 31:38

1M ago31:38

31:38

What does it really mean to have your own back as an artist? In this episode, I share why safety isn’t just about gloves and turpentine — it’s about building trust with yourself in the studio. When you know you won’t tear yourself down for “failing,” you’re free to take risks, explore messy ideas, and grow in ways you never thought possible. This c…

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An interview with Cailon of The Nailon Realm 42:58

2M ago42:58

42:58

My guest this month was Cailon, co-founder of The Nailon Realm, creators of Dungeon Dinkies 3d printed miniatures and statues. Cailon and I chatted about the challenges of digital sculpting to meet their mission statement of "simple, fun, for everyone". We had a great talk about sculpting, running a company, and creating minis with the express purp…

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Judging the Largest US Painting Competition 1:40:38

2M ago1:40:38

1:40:38

Unfortunately this episode of TUP has some technical difficulties with the audio. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you still enjoy this week's episode. On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss what its like to judge a painting competition. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplas…

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Your Studio Isn’t a Courtroom—Make Yours the Safest Place to Create 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Ever notice how one “wrong” brushstroke can send you into a spiral? You’re standing in your studio, brush in hand, and suddenly the inner courtroom opens up. The judge, jury, and executioner? All you. This episode is about what I call self-aggression. Those tiny but brutal ways we attack ourselves for daring to experiment, for not being perfect, fo…

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Your Studio Isn’t a Courtroom—Make Yours the Safest Place to Create 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Ever notice how one “wrong” brushstroke can send you into a spiral? You’re standing in your studio, brush in hand, and suddenly the inner courtroom opens up. The judge, jury, and executioner? All you. This episode is about what I call self-aggression. Those tiny but brutal ways we attack ourselves for daring to experiment, for not being perfect, fo…

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A Wild Painting Ninja Has Appeared! 2:04:24

2M ago2:04:24

2:04:24

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are joined by Malev, and they discuss his journey in the hobby! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https://www.y…

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Ep 168 Sophie Cape wins the Hadley’s Art Prize 31:11

2M ago31:11

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Watch an edited video version of this conversation on the YouTube channel here Sophie Cape has just taken out the $100,000 Hadley’s Art Prize for landscape with her powerful painting Thunder Shifts the Shivering Sands. It’s a raw and visceral work on canvas made using rust, charcoal, soil, pigment and binder. In this episode I talk with Sophie abou…

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Ep 167 Remembering William Robinson with Davida Allen (2020) 21:48

2M ago21:48

21:48

Australia has lost one of its great painters. William Robinson has passed away at the age of 89. I was lucky enough to meet Bill in 2020 when I interviewed his close friend, artist Davida Allen. At Davida’s suggestion, Bill joined the conversation —and what unfolded was something special. In this re-released episode you’ll hear Bill’s warmth, humou…

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Expansion: Where ‘This Is Fine’ Turns Into ‘What Did I Just Do? 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

Welcome to the finale of our CREATE spiral series! Today we're diving into expansion - when you're ready to be seen in a bigger way but the thought of taking risks makes your heart race. I share my three circles framework for understanding your capacity for risk: comfort zone, stretch zone, and terror zone. Plus the crucial piece most artists miss …

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Expansion: Where ‘This Is Fine’ Turns Into ‘What Did I Just Do? 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

Welcome to the finale of our CREATE spiral series! Today we're diving into expansion - when you're ready to be seen in a bigger way but the thought of taking risks makes your heart race. I share my three circles framework for understanding your capacity for risk: comfort zone, stretch zone, and terror zone. Plus the crucial piece most artists miss …

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Answering Your BURNING Hobby Questions 1:47:52

3M ago1:47:52

1:47:52

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon answer your questions from the TUP community! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac …

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An interview with Alex Huntley, creator of ArcWorlde 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

This month I was joined by Alex Huntley, founder of Warp Miniatures and the creator of ArcWorlde! ArcWorlde is a fantasy skirmish game where warbands, heroes and monsters are pitted against each other in the field of combat. There are beasts to slay, treasures to discover, objectives to capture and rival Commanders to defeat. By using these rules, …

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C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral: What Trust Actually Looks Like in Your Studio (part 5/6) 19:03

3M ago19:03

19:03

If you’ve ever felt like you want someone else to approve every brushstroke before you can call a painting “done”… this episode is for you. We’re at the T in the C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral, and it’s a big one: TRUST. Not blind trust. Not perfectionist trust that only kicks in after everything looks flawless. We’re talking about real, moment-to-moment self…

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C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral: What Trust Actually Looks Like in Your Studio (part 5/6) 19:03

3M ago19:03

19:03

If you’ve ever felt like you want someone else to approve every brushstroke before you can call a painting “done”… this episode is for you. We’re at the T in the C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral, and it’s a big one: TRUST. Not blind trust. Not perfectionist trust that only kicks in after everything looks flawless. We’re talking about real, moment-to-moment self…

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This Old Man Won a Golden Demon!? 2:15:17

3M ago2:15:17

2:15:17

On this week's episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are joined by Dan! They discuss Dan's experience and process with Golden Demon. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scot…

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You Didn’t Get Lucky. You Got Aligned. 23:58

3M ago23:58

23:58

Ever wonder why your studio feels… suspiciously quiet? Like things are finally working—but instead of celebrating, you start spiraling? Welcome to the Alignment phase of the CREATE Spiral. In this episode, I break down the strange emotional landscape of finally clicking with your voice—and why that ease can actually feel more unsettling than resist…

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You Didn’t Get Lucky. You Got Aligned. 23:58

3M ago23:58

23:58

Ever wonder why your studio feels… suspiciously quiet? Like things are finally working—but instead of celebrating, you start spiraling? Welcome to the Alignment phase of the CREATE Spiral. In this episode, I break down the strange emotional landscape of finally clicking with your voice—and why that ease can actually feel more unsettling than resist…

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An interview with Wingshan Huntley, creator of Siren's Oath 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

July's podcast guest is Wingshan Huntley, making her first foray into game development with the upcoming Siren's Oath: The Tides Turning from her imprint, Twisted Spire. Wingshan describes her game as "a one-shot tabletop game ritual for 3–5 players, where you and your coven of mermaid witches shape a city’s destiny through evocative storytelling, …

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Exploration feels like chaos. And that’s the point. 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

Ever get to that point in a painting where nothing’s working the way you thought it would? Where the idea is still in there somewhere, but the canvas isn’t cooperating? That’s not a mistake. That’s the part where things get real. In this episode of the Savvy Painter podcast, we’re talking about the Exploration phase of the Creative Spiral. The phas…

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Exploration feels like chaos. And that’s the point. 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

Ever get to that point in a painting where nothing’s working the way you thought it would? Where the idea is still in there somewhere, but the canvas isn’t cooperating? That’s not a mistake. That’s the part where things get real. In this episode of the Savvy Painter podcast, we’re talking about the Exploration phase of the Creative Spiral. The phas…

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YOU Told Us Where to Get the BEST Minis 2:07:22

4M ago2:07:22

2:07:22

On this weeks episode, Scott and Jon discuss your feedback of miniature making companies to check out! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https://www.youtube.com/miniac Join t…

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The Voice That Says You’re Not Ready? Fire It. 26:05

4M ago26:05

26:05

Resistance isn’t laziness—it’s fear wearing a disguise. Let's break down the REAL reason resistance shows up right after creative excitement kicks in—and how to move forward without force. If you’ve ever found yourself avoiding the studio for no “good” reason, this one’s for you. We're going to talk about why resistance is actually a turning point …

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The Voice That Says You’re Not Ready? Fire It. 26:05

4M ago26:05

26:05

Resistance isn’t laziness—it’s fear wearing a disguise. Let's break down the REAL reason resistance shows up right after creative excitement kicks in—and how to move forward without force. If you’ve ever found yourself avoiding the studio for no “good” reason, this one’s for you. We're going to talk about why resistance is actually a turning point …

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You’re Not Lost—You’re in the Curiosity Phase 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

That “lost” feeling? It’s not a problem. It’s the process. Today kicks off a special series I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes for a while now. It’s called the CREATE Spiral, and it’s a new framework I’ve developed to help artists understand why we get stuck and how to move forward—gently, without shame, and without needing to have it all…

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You’re Not Lost—You’re in the Curiosity Phase 18:30

4M ago18:30

18:30

That “lost” feeling? It’s not a problem. It’s the process. Today kicks off a special series I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes for a while now. It’s called the CREATE Spiral, and it’s a new framework I’ve developed to help artists understand why we get stuck and how to move forward—gently, without shame, and without needing to have it all…

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Ep.70 - Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Speech" (1943) 38:25

4M ago38:25

38:25

“I was showing the America I knew and observed to others who might not have noticed.” - Norman RockwellWhether arguing for soft versus hard taco shells or the Neo-Nazi right to march in Skokie, freedom of speech is a fundamental right we all enjoy as Americans. But it turns out that telling people that is pretty complicated, actually. Thank goodnes…

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The Best Hobby Companies You’ve Never Heard Of 2:13:21

4M ago2:13:21

2:13:21

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss their favorite models from their favorite miniature companies. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https://www.y…

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John David Wissler - Looking Up 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

JD Wissler 1963-2025 This is a re-broadcast of an episode from August 2015. JD was an incredible painter and a beautiful soul. Go outside. Look up. Be in awe of what you see. ❤️ Do you spend more time thinking about making art than actually making it? Start things you never finish? Make work and then stack it against the wall, facing inward, so you…

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John David Wissler - Looking Up 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

JD Wissler 1963-2025 This is a re-broadcast of an episode from August 2015. JD was an incredible painter and a beautiful soul. Go outside. Look up. Be in awe of what you see. ❤️ Do you spend more time thinking about making art than actually making it? Start things you never finish? Make work and then stack it against the wall, facing inward, so you…

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A Quiet Practice To Build Unshakable Confidence 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

You ever look at another artist and think, “Ugh—I wish I had their confidence”? That thing they just seem to have—like it came standard and yours got left out? Yeah. Let’s talk about that. This week’s episode breaks down the myth that confidence is something you’re either born with or not. I’ll show you how confidence works more like painting—somet…

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A Quiet Practice To Build Unshakable Confidence 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

You ever look at another artist and think, “Ugh—I wish I had their confidence”? That thing they just seem to have—like it came standard and yours got left out? Yeah. Let’s talk about that. This week’s episode breaks down the myth that confidence is something you’re either born with or not. I’ll show you how confidence works more like painting—somet…

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An interview with Dan Zehrer of Bear Cavalry Paints 53:04

4M ago53:04

53:04

My guest this month is Dan Zehrer, founder of the paint company described as a sleeper hit of Adepticon 2025, Bear Cavalry Paints! This ecologically conscious paint company operates out of Oregon State here in the great Pacific Northwest and have been making some fantastic paints for about a year now. I picked up their original set this past winter…

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This Guy Thinks He Knows EVERYTHING About Mini Painting! 1:56:39

5M ago1:56:39

1:56:39

On this weeks episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon are joined by Vince Venturella and discuss his new game Reign of Iron! Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.youtube.com/ninjon Follow Scott: https:/…

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Nothing in the Hobby is Wrong 1:44:11

5M ago1:44:11

1:44:11

On this episode of Trapped Under Plastic, Scott and Jon discuss art in the hobby. The craft, precision, utility, emotion, and expression of art and what it means to us. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trappedunderplastic Support the Show with Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic Follow Jon: https://www.yout…

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Why Rejection Hurts—and What to Do With It 24:54

5M ago24:54

24:54

Today, we’re talking about something that every artist encounters—but few talk about openly: rejection. Whether it’s a juried show, a gallery application, or simply putting your work on social media, the fear of hearing “no” often holds artists back in big ways. But here’s the truth: rejection isn’t the problem. It’s the meaning we attach to it tha…

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