Best Douglas Sigwarth And Will Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Defining Your Path/ Chris Dahlquist 1:01:23

4d ago1:01:23

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Are you working reactively or proactively in your art practice? Do you wear the term "starving artist" like a cape? Do you remain a sole proprietor or become an LLC? How do I begin to determine my goals and chart a path tow…

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Hen Peckin' Party 59:53

12d ago59:53

59:53

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Remember those critiques in art school, where the students would start pecking at each other at the first sign of blood in an attempt to impress the professor? We look back on those comments that, perhaps, stopped us from p…

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Sharing Your Authentic Voice/ Clifton Henri 1:00:18

27d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. A radio show just for art fair artists! Photographer Clifton Henri (https://www.cliftonhenri.com/) describes his entry into the art show world from his background in graphic design and art management. His journey to find hi…

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Preserving the Mystery/ Darryl Cox 1:06:23

1M ago1:06:23

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. A radio show just for art fair artists! When Darryl Cox's contorted filbert did not survive, he carried around its unique limbs for years. He carved into the branches, which ultimately led to the birth of his body of work. …

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Need Not Apply 59:22

2M ago59:22

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. A radio show just for art fair artists! Tune in this week as Douglas and Will discuss their take on topics like academics on the jury, the line between technology vs handmade, working with designers, and a review of Artisph…

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April Showers Bring Show Dollars!!! Art Show Reviews. 1:04:30

2M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. We are back after three weeks on the road and have some stories to tell! Tune in this week for our reviews of Main Street Fort Worth, Southlake, and New Orleans Jazz Fest. Spoiler alert: We have weather! And we've lost Upto…

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Drawing Inspiration From Your Own Work/ William Kidd 1:07:03

3M ago1:07:03

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. William Kidd taught high school ceramics for 30 years while simultaneously pursuing his career as a professional artist. Bill credits his stable income with allowing him to create the work he wanted to make without the pres…

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Stand Up and Live! 1:04:09

4M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Whether you've been on the road for a month, like Will, or home for an extended period, like Douglas, we can all relate to feeling "stuck." In this week's conversation, we explore the advice from a hipster poet who says, "I…

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A Mission for Magic/ Lisa Kattenbraker 1:26:12

5M ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Since childhood, Lisa Kattenbraker has been on "A Mission for Magic" in her artwork and life. Her narrative batiks are expressions of her own experiences, often tinged with nostalgia as she explores her past, her ancestors,…

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Paying Your Dues/ Christopher Jeffries 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. When Christopher Jefferies caught the glassblowing bug in high school, he charted a course that would ultimately result in building his own glass shop by "paying his dues." From working on Dale Chihuly's team to sleeping on…

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Less Answers, More Questions/ Matthew Naftzger 1:05:19

6M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Step into the mind of Matthew Naftzger! "Stubborn!" he says, "I don't want to work in a shitty job just to pay for an expensive house. I don't even want to make artwork I don't want to make." Living and working out of a box…

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TRANSformation/ Randy Thomae and Cammy Rahore 1:02:31

6M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Randy Thomae has embarked on a journey that has resulted in a radical realignment in their quest to be their best self. At first, Cammy Rahore was their alter ego, a persona and drag name they adopted as they traveled the c…

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Black Casts and Blue Shitters- The Anxious Artist’s Guide to 2024 1:11:42

6M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

I'm not anxious.........you're anxious! What a tumultuous time of year for an art fair artist! Application results, economic struggles, and a whole host of other challenges can beat down even the most optimistic of humans. In this episode, we try to make sense of 2023, as we navigate creatively into this New Year. Tune in as Douglas https://www.sig…

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Fingerprint on the Wall of Life/ Athlone Clarke 1:31:04

7M ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. As a child, Athlone Clarke https://www.athloneclarke.com/ used his drawings to communicate with his mother, who passed away giving birth to him. This therapeutic activity developed a perception in Athlone that is the founda…

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State of Bliss/ James and Carrie Pearce 1:17:34

8M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Carrie Pearce https://www.carriepearce.com/ experienced every artist's nightmare, a creative block. Fearing that her creativity was broken, she went back to school to teach and in the process, discovered her bliss. This met…

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Legit Roadie/ Rob Matthews 1:36:42

8M ago1:36:42

1:36:42

Working Artists! You are not alone! Listen to these entertaining and inspirational podcast conversations with working artists. Rob Matthews https://www.hiddenspringdesigns.com/home moved around a lot in his youth which fostered a comfort level with new experiences and adventure. His teenage years found him smack in the middle of a thriving music sc…

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Pushing Back on the Nonsense/ Sarah Collier 1:32:04

9M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Working Artists! You are not alone! Growing up in Nashville, Sarah Collier https://thecharmschooldropout.com/home.html was schooled in the art of manners and social graces. She was enrolled in charm school and attended Cotillion as a means to learn proper etiquette amongst high society. The experiences from her formative years serve as some of the …

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Comfort Zone/ Keith Grace 1:28:21

9M ago1:28:21

1:28:21

Working Artists! You are not alone! Have you ever been at a point in your life where you need the spark of inspiration? Keith Grace http://www.keithgrace.com/ has spent his entire life stepping out of his comfort zone and talks about it on today's episode. He began his career as an illustrator and graphic editor for newspapers. In partnership with …

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Honoring the Past in Present Time/ Mick & Paige Whitcomb 1:35:10

10M ago1:35:10

1:35:10

The Whitcomb's are both artists working on their own bodies of work in different mediums. Each captures elements of the past presented with a contemporary eye. Mick Whitcomb https://www.artifactsbynomad.com/ is fixated on the American Machine Age and the advent of electric lighting. He transforms 19th-century machines and scientific instruments int…

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Business in the Front 1:07:53

10M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Can't make this $#!T up!!! The stories from the road we all experience, while outrageous to most, seem so normal to all of us. In this episode, we unpack the stories from the St. Louis Art Fair. As we anticipate a wrap of the summer art fair season, we've got the winter applications nagging away at us. Tune in as Douglas https://www.sigwarthglass.c…

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No Limitations/ Marlene Rose 1:39:07

11M ago1:39:07

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When Marlene Rose https://marlenerose.com/ discovered molten glass, she was energized by the adrenaline rush of the material. While pursuing her BFA, she learned that glass could be used for more than just craft, but as a means to convey an idea of what she wanted to say. Although glassblowing was more common at the time, she was drawn to an ancien…

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Paint with a Seriousness/ Beth Bojarski 1:20:24

11M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

When it comes to painting, Beth Bojarski https://bethbojarski.com/ has three rules. "Don't take yourself too seriously. Don't take your subject matter too seriously. But paint with a seriousness." Beth compares her creative process to looking up at the clouds and seeing what imagery emerges. Her characters arise from the board as she works tireless…

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A Mighty Purpose/ Listener Q & A 1:31:40

12M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

George Bernard Shaw wrote, "This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one." Being an art fair artist can push you to your max, but the rewards are exhilarating! This entire episode is part 2 of listener questions. Will and Douglas react to the topics of alternative selling funnels, opportunity scams, …

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Leap of Faith/ Emerging Artists Q&A 1:22:43

1y ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Working Artists! You are not alone! Today, Douglas and Will dedicate the entire episode to answering questions from new and emerging artists. The co-hosts give their personal reactions to what has helped them in their careers, which have spanned 22 years each. They also have an entertaining conversation where they catch up after their last show in …

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Nature AND Nurture/ Jeffrey Zachmann and Carl Zachmann 1:27:24

1y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It's difficult to say regarding this father/ son pair of kinetic sculptors. Jeffrey Zachmann http://www.zachmann.com/brought his son Carl Zachmann https://carlzachmann.com/ on the road with him throughout his career as an independent artist. It is no wonder that Carl eventually followed step with his dad af…

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Once in a Lifetime Moment/ David Mayhew 1:24:14

1y ago1:24:14

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Chasing storms and capturing their image is what photographer David Mayhew https://davidmayhewphotography.com/ is passionate about! He combines his knowledge of science with his love for adventure to photograph once-in-a-lifetime moments. In this podcast, David shares his stories of the beauty and the powerful destruction he witnessed from these st…

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Risk Factor/ Erica Iman 1:35:36

1y ago1:35:36

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When Erica Iman http://ericaiman.com/ was a middle school art teacher fresh out of college, she recognized a trend among her coworkers. Her fellow teachers were counting down to retirement. She also identified that her favorite educators were those who led interesting lives. This prompted her to experience life and get outside her personal bubble. …

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Not Just the Biggest Party in Miami/ Camille Marchese 1:27:19

1y ago1:27:19

1:27:19

When Camille Marchese was hired as the Executive Director for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival https://cgaf.com/, she posed a very important question to the Board of Directors. She asked, "Would you like this to be the biggest party in Miami or the best art festival in the country?" The decision to focus on the art became the benchmark that impacted…

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Honor What You’re Born With/ Julia Gilmore 1:21:24

1y ago1:21:24

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As a young artist in the Montreal art scene, Julia Gilmore http://www.juliagilmore.ca/ discovered that she thrived from interacting with her audience and shifted gears. She formed an indie-punk band where she wrote and performed her original music for many years. Eventually, she discovered that her life lacked something she couldn't identify until …

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First Shows of the Year 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

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Working Artists! You are not alone! This week we spend the entire episode discussing our first shows of the year and the hot topics from the road. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a…

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Tiny Deer Path/ Kirsten Stingle 1:28:23

1+ y ago1:28:23

1:28:23

Working Artists! You are not alone! Kirsten Stingle https://www.kirstenstingle.com/ is a storyteller who has based her artistic career on being true to her voice. When adversity set in and she was butting up against the established paths, Kirsten deepened her commitment to authenticity. She bravely explored the "tiny deer paths," ........and that h…

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Outside the Box/ Joachim Knill 1:35:58

1+ y ago1:35:58

1:35:58

Joachim Knill http://www.joachimknill.com/ describes himself as a conceptual artist who, once his idea comes into focus, becomes a slave to completing his vision. The individual pieces he creates fit into his installation narrative. Where some artists make a booth to display their work for sale, Joachim builds an entire installation where the viewe…

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Magic Carpet Ride/ Trés & Helene Taylor 1:15:13

1+ y ago1:15:13

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Trés & Helene Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ took a leap of faith in 2019 by relocating to Selma, Alabama, to further civil rights activism through their art. As they stood in the doorway of their home for the first time, they both cried, but for very different reasons. Helene expressed tears of joy, but for Trés, it was fear. In this episode, …

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The Hero’s Journey/ Trés & Helene Taylor 1:24:25

1+ y ago1:24:25

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Trés Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ was a biochemist with a passion for writing. He was at a turning point in his life when a paintbrush fell from the sky and landed in his hand. The universe unfolded a path for him towards being an artist serendipitously at the time he met Helene. She "caught him" as he stepped into this new life, and together…

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Spurred Me On/ Amy Flynn 1:21:38

1+ y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

It's every artist's nightmare to find that their work has been copied and stolen. Amy Flynn, https://fobots.bigcartel.com/, a mixed-media artist, describes how she navigated her way through that experience and how it "spurred her on" toward evolution. She talks about her time as an illustrator for Hallmark, as well as her connection to the theater.…

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A Fresh Start for the New Year 1:17:17

1+ y ago1:17:17

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Each new year is a fresh start, another crack at that dream art show schedule. As working artists, we operate on sheer faith and determination while trying to stave off the insecurities that plague us. In this episode, we bond over what inspires us and reveal how we plan to reset our art practice in the new year. Join the conversation and share wha…

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A Vessel for Meaning/ Benjamin Frey 1:27:51

1+ y ago1:27:51

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"As artists, we have a story we tell ourselves. We have something we want to express and if we're lucky, what we've created is a vessel for meaning..............each person who comes up to the object, the image we create, they are going to bring their own image, their own background to it. And that's as true as any story we tell." Benjamin Frey Ben…

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Weird In Their Own Way/ Duke Klassen 1:33:19

1+ y ago1:33:19

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Working Artists! You are not Alone! Duke Klassen is the original independent artist. The art fair industry was built on the backs of artists like him and his wife LaDes. Being independent allowed him to craft a multi-faceted life that involved travel, friendships, family, and adventure. In this conversation, Duke shares stories from his 80 years on…

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Before the Banter/ SPECIAL EPISODE 1:01:32

1+ y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Working Artists! You are not alone! In this week's SPECIAL EPISODE, Douglas and Will chat for the entire episode about current topics in the art show world. They also discuss the important moments from their past that have shaped how they navigate their current career choices. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will …

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Life Proved Me Wrong/ Oliver Hampel 1:30:16

1+ y ago1:30:16

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Working Artists! You are not alone!! Oliver Hampel https://oliverjewelry.com/ tells his story of being at the top of his game when a traumatic injury could have ended it all. Tune in to how he made his way back to the other side and is better than before. You will be inspired by his perseverance. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarth…

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Hard Won Empathy/ Anthony Hansen 1:17:19

1+ y ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Working Artists! You are not alone!! Anthony Hansen https://www.anthonyhansen.com/ describes his journey through chronic pain and how empathy from others helped him navigate through the struggle. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting wo…

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One Step Towards the Gods/ Lisa Kristine 1:15:47

2y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Working Artists! You are not alone!! Lisa Kristine https://lisakristine.com/ celebrates the humanity within us all that transcends language and culture through her fine art photography. When approached to document modern-day slavery, she was troubled by what was hidden in plain sight. In this talk, she shares her harrowing experiences to do the wor…

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Moments I Treasure/ Ella Richards 1:31:42

2y ago1:31:42

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Working Artists! You are not alone!! Ella Richards https://www.scissorsdrawings.com/ came to New York City as a child and a political refugee. In this conversation, Ella reveals how the kindness of strangers shaped her inner world and helped her find her way growing up in the busiest city in the world. Ella discovered that slowing down helped her t…

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Riding the Tide/ Rey Alfonso 1:43:14

2y ago1:43:14

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Working Artists! You are not alone!! Rey Alfonso https://reyalfonsostudio.com/ tried to escape Cuba multiple times as a youth. At 17, he built a boat and set sail across the Atlantic, determined to make a better life for himself. In "Riding the Tide," Rey recounts his literal voyage and the metaphorical tide of finding his way as an immigrant in th…

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Cancer Connection/ Cat Tesla 1:22:45

2y ago1:22:45

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Working Artists! You are not alone!! When Cat Tesla https://www.artbycat.com/, heard her doctor say the words " you have cancer," her world was turned on its head. Cat describes her physical and emotional journey through a double mastectomy and how she handled stepping back from a thriving art career as an abstract painter only to come back with a …

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An Artist Pilgrimage/ Patricia DeLeon 1:19:25

2y ago1:19:25

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Working Artists! You are not alone!! Patricia DeLeon https://patricia-deleon.com/ grew up in a high-rise apartment in the bustling city of Caracas, yet the natural world found its way to her. Birds would perch on her windowsill and became her first pets. She grew up in the Catholic faith, which formed her love of symbols and mystery. Spirituality i…

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Spiritual Intelligence/ Michel Delgado 1:33:51

2y ago1:33:51

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Working Artists! You are not alone! Michel Delgado https://micheldelgado.com/ was raised in Senegal and the impact of a creative mentor shaped his practice as a visionary. Michel's process involves working intuitively to arrive at images without preconceived notions. He strives to step away from his intellect to work viscerally in a manner that wil…

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Pearls 1:57:48

2y ago1:57:48

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Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with other independent artists about what's important. Look back at the Pearls from The Independent Artist Podcast Featured clips from: A Constant State of Becoming/ Justin Teilhet Breaking the Bou…

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The Art of Business/ Dolan and Ali Marie Geiman 1:44:49

2y ago1:44:49

1:44:49

Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include the Old Town Art Fair, showing other works within the same vision, and incorporating new tips into our business strategies. This week’s g…

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Wrestling the Subconscious/ Thomas Wargin 1:23:37

2y ago1:23:37

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Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include ACC Baltimore, show producers, and rejections. This week’s guest is Thomas Wargin https://www.wargin.com/, a sculpture artist from Menomo…

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