Best Calligraphy Masters Podcasts (2024)

1
334. Identify Your Energetic Minimum/Maximum & How To Expand It 26:20

5h ago26:20

26:20

This week’s episode is a small peek into a training we did recently inside the Artist Academy, all about finding and expanding your energetic minimum/maximum capabilities. This is not a visionary exercise, but rather a tactical strategy that will leave you saying, “I need to do this in order to make $$$ next month.” This is just 20 minutes of an ho…

1
333. Relocating to Cyprus to Rebuild a Mural Business with Sascha and Tashi Stylianou 46:21

1h ago46:21

46:21

This week’s episode features muralist team Sascha and Tashi Styliano. I really enjoyed hearing all of the behind-the-scenes information on subjects like pricing, ads, what it’s like working with a partner, and how they relocated from South Africa to Cyprus all while keeping up the pace of full-time muraling. If you’re looking for some motivation to…

1
332. Advice from the $100k Club 35:27

2d ago35:27

35:27

Making $100,000 in your art business is the goal of many, but few (in comparison) seem to achieve it. Why is that? I asked members of our Artist Academy $100k Club: “What is the one thing that contributed to your success the most this past year?” Their answers will motivate you! Shoutout to the $100k Club members featured in this episode: Lacey Cri…

1
331. How to Navigate Your First Year in [Art] Business - Student Spotlight with Brian Fritz 37:52

23h ago37:52

37:52

This week’s episode is a coaching call with Artist Academy member Brian Fritz. Brian is an artist at the beginning of his art journey, and we all know how mentally taxing that time can be. The beginning months or years of starting any business are extra exciting, hopeful, and frustrating. That time specifically is THE time to lean on a mentor, not …

1
330. Personal/Mental/Health Related Things That Make Or Break My Business Productivity 31:38

19d ago31:38

31:38

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast is all about the things that influence my art business but are not exactly business-type tasks. It’s no coincidence that when my non-work life is in check, my productivity seems to be at its highest. Things like personal, mental, and health-related obstacles can dent my goals, and they definitely ha…

1
329. Ask These Questions to Land the Jobs with Scott Rempe 41:18

1M ago41:18

41:18

This week’s episode features illustrator and educator Scott Rempe. Scott gives actionable tips for you to take away and use within your art business to land more jobs! We go over how to have conversations with customers, what questions to ask, and even how to ask leading questions that position you as the expert. I remember my first few conversatio…

1
328. Podcasting 101 with Andrea Ehrhardt and Ekaterina Sky 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

This episode was done a bit differently with Ekaterina Sky taking over the interviewer position to ask me questions about podcasting. She is starting a podcast of her own, so this is mostly an episode where you get to be a fly on the wall to hear how I started/grew/promoted this podcast in the early days and now. You’ll get a lot of surprise behind…

1
327. 3 Things That Led Me To Hate My Art Business [& How I Fixed It] 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast shines a light on the negative side of owning your own art business. We often chat about how AMAZING working for yourself is, but nobody can argue that entrepreneurship comes with a heavy mental load at times. The 3 things that led me to reeeally dislike my art business (and at times still do) are: …

1
326. Quit Your Day Job with Summer Paradiso 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

This week’s episode is yet another addition to the Quit Your Day Job series, where I interview current members of the Artist Academy to discuss how they recently quit their day jobs to pursue art full-time. Making that leap into full-time creativity after spending years working for someone else can be a rollercoaster of emotions, but Summer Paradis…

1
325: Mastering the Art of Calligraphy: Insights from Margaret Shepherd 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

This week’s episode features professional calligrapher, author, and educator Margaret Shepherd. Throughout her 55-year career, Margaret’s calligraphy is currently in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum, the Rare Books Department of the Boston Public Library, along with freelance work for multiple colleges and law firms. She has taught workshop…

1
324. $20k+ Mural Commissions, Husband & Wife Art Business Duo: Christian and Jessica Stanley 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

We are ending our two-month-long mural podcast theme by saving two of the best for last. Christian Stanley is the artist behind CStanleyCreative, and his wife, Jessica Stanley, is the marketing mind behind it all. In this interview, we chat about the specific roles both Christian and Jessica take on to grow their mural business. From getting a jump…

1
323. Painting Murals Across Multiple States Before Graduating High School with Maddie Deiters 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

I’m declaring this week Up-and-Coming Young Artist Week. I sat down with a couple of relatively young muralists recently who have a lot of spirit, and I think you’ll enjoy hearing their stories. This episode features 17-year-old Maddie Deiters. Despite being only 17, Maddie has painted thousands of square feet of murals in multiple states. She’s a …

1
322. Ana the Artist: A Young Muralist Making Waves 35:58

3M ago35:58

35:58

I’m declaring this week "Up-and-Coming Young Artist Week." I recently sat down with a couple of relatively new muralists who have a lot of spirit, and I think you’ll enjoy hearing their stories. This episode features 23-year-old muralist Ana Gabriele Honsowetz, aka Ana the Artist. She shares her journey into full-time creativity and the hoops she h…

1
321. How to Get Mural Work in a Small Town - Student Spotlight with Jessa Aber 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

This week’s episode is a coaching call with Artist Academy member Jessa Aber. She is one of the many artists I have met who are doing all the right things: sharing photos, making videos, pitching ideas, following up with potential customers, etc. But even though her efforts are good, combined with working a full-time job, there’s little time to str…

1
320: The Mural Process and Best Business Practices with Jolene Rose Russell 28:22

3M ago28:22

28:22

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features muralist Jolene Rose Russell. Jolene’s professionalism stood out to me when I first spoke with her, and in this interview, we dive into how that trait trickles into her mural business. There’s such a fine line between being creative yet professional, a free-spirited artist yet someone who s…

1
319. [Replay] Mural Joe 45:43

3M ago45:43

45:43

This week for a special May Mural Month episode I decided to bring back an interview I did 4 years ago with Mural Joe. You know how everybody has those *kinda famous* people they look up to in the industry? Mural Joe is one of those for me. His tutorial videos combined with his discipline to keep painting and making videos for so long in order to g…

1
318. Tips to Create Better Reels to Grow Your Mural Business with Chera Brooker 33:46

3M ago33:46

33:46

This week’s episode features muralist Chera Brooker. After we got off the interview, Chera and I both agreed that we would likely hang out if we lived in close proximity to each other. She’s my kind of creative personality. You’re going to get a lot of good vibes from this interview, along with hearing us geek out over creating videos to promote ou…

1
317. Mural Magic with Pamela Kellough [Replay] 59:09

3M ago59:09

59:09

This week for a special May Mural Month episode I decided to bring back an interview from 3 years ago with muralist Pamela Kellough. I remember this being one of my most favorite interviews from 2021. Pamela has such a warmth about her which made talking with her such a delight. She is almost 70 now and still muraling. If anyone has ever tried pain…

1
316. Mural Festivals, Infinity Stickers, and Combining Passion + Business with Gretchen Leggitt 51:27

4M ago51:27

51:27

This week’s episode features multi-passionate business owner and creator Gretchen Leggitt. This woman has my heart with her multifaceted pursuits in business. I really enjoy talking with muralists, but give me a muralist with a thriving side business on top of it and I can feel the excitement bubbling within my brain. You know how when you paint a …

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #040 - ABHAY CALLIGRAPHY MIGHT GIVE UP ON CALLIGRAPHY?? 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

ABHAY CALLIGRAPHY MIGHT GIVE UP ON CALLIGRAPHY?? | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #40 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Abhay: / abhaycalligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON M…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #039 - LOREDANA ZEGA DANCING LETTERS AND DRY BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY 1:34:58

4M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

LOREDANA ZEGA DANCING LETTERS AND DRY BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #39 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Loredana Zega: / zegacalligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibsp…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #038 - TOM KEMP TRAJAN CAPITALS CALLIGRAPHY AND FORMAL BRUSH WRITING 1:15:08

4M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

TOM KEMP TRAJAN CAPITALS CALLIGRAPHY AND FORMAL BRUSH WRITING | CMP #38 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Tom Kemp: / tom_kemp_ Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: https://www.arko…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #037 THE CALLIGRAPHER OF MARVELS MOVIE DOCTOR STRANGE - SATWINDER SEHMI 1:40:24

4M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

THE CALLIGRAPHER OF MARVELS MOVIE DOCTOR STRANGE | SATWINDER SEHMI x CMP #37 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Satwinder Sehmi: / thechicsikh Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: ht…

1
315. Muralist & Bob Ross Certified Instructor Melvin Lovejoy [Replay] 43:19

4M ago43:19

43:19

This week for a special May Mural Month episode I decided to bring back an interview I did 5 years ago with a muralist I started out working under. Melvin Lovejoy and I met on the job site of Bass Pro Shops. The very first memory that pops into my head when I think of Melvin is when we were working together at a store near Vancouver, British Columb…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #036 - BLAG MAGAZINE: THE #1 MAGAZINE ABOUT SIGN PAINTING x SAM ROBERTS 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

BLAG MAGAZINE: THE #1 MAGAZINE ABOUT SIGN PAINTING x SAM ROBERTS | CMP #36FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Sam Roberts: / betterletters 20$ OFF - https://bl.ag/CM20 Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibs…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #035 - AVINASH: I'VE TAUGHT OVER 3000 PEOPLE COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY 1:01:20

4M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

AVINASH: I'VE TAUGHT OVER 3000 PEOPLE COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY | CMP #35 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Avinash: / avinash_calligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: https:/…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #033 - Revealing the Secret of Bad Calligraphy Left-Handed Calligrapher 1:23:03

4M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Giorgio Gaetani about BAD CALLIGRAPHY and the journey of LEFT-HANDED Calligrapher | CMP #033FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Giorgio Gaetani: / bad_calligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodca…

1
Calligraphy Masters Podcast #034 SHANE HUSS: YOU CAN FEEL THE PASSION, YOU CAN FEEL THE SKILL 1:18:24

4M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Calligraphy Masters Podcast #034 SHANE HUSS: YOU CAN FEEL THE PASSION, YOU CAN FEEL THE SKILL FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Shane Huss: / shanehuss Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON …

1
314. Tips for Applying to Mural Festivals with Peachzz (Megan Russell) 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

This week’s episode features international street artist Peachzz (aka Megan Russell). You’ll hear Megan tell her story of how she got started with murals (using spray paint) with a theme of birds and wildlife. Her style evolved into also painting the human form, and fast forward to today with one that blends into both human and nature. Megan got he…

1
PRIYANSH: I STARTED CALLIGRAPHY BECAUSE OF THE CALLIGRAPHY MASTERS PODCAST 1:04:37

4M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

PRIYANSH: I STARTED CALLIGRAPHY BECAUSE OF THE CALLIGRAPHY MASTERS PODCAST FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:PRIYANSH: / calligraphybypriyansh Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: h…

1
James Martin: I don't believe in following passions | Logo Design, Brand Identity, Marketing, and... 55:48

4M ago55:48

55:48

James Martin: I don't believe in following passions | Logo Design, Brand Identity, Marketing, and... Calligraphy Masters Podcast Non-Calligraphers Episode 2FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/ 00:00 Highlights00:16 Intro01:55 Main Reason to have James Martin on the podcast05:20 The beginning of Logo Design and brand i…

1
PARISURTEIL: IN CALLIGRAPHY I KEPT GOING AND I KEPT SHOWING | LEFT-HANDED CALLIGRAPHY CMP #31 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

PARISURTEIL: IN CALLIGRAPHY I KEPT GOING AND I KEPT SHOWING | LEFT-HANDED CALLIGRAPHY CMP #31 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/re...00:00 Intro00:19 Welcome back to another episode01:06 Who is PARISURTEIL?03:39 Being Leftie07:35 Different ways to write as a lefty16:13 Using different pens 25:28 What is Parisurteil?31:58 How …

1
Crafting Creativity: Hand Lettering, Gold Leaf Experiments, and the Journey of Rob Draper #30 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Crafting Creativity: Hand Lettering, Gold Leaf Experiments, and the Journey of Rob Draper | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #29 In this captivating episode of Calligraphy Masters Podcast, we dive into the mesmerizing world of hand lettering artist Rob Draper. Join us as we explore his unique artistic journey, where coffee cups, paper plates, bo…

1
From GRAFFITI to Digital Elegance | Exploring Custom Lettering with Snooze One #29 56:31

4M ago56:31

56:31

Join us on the Calligraphy Masters Podcast as we dive into the world of custom lettering and iPad lettering with the incredible Snoozone. With a graffiti background, Snoozone brings a unique artistic perspective to the digital canvas. Discover the evolution of his artistry, insights into the world of lettering, and the tools he uses to create stunn…

1
313. Murals & Plein Air Painting in Alaska with Susan Watkins [Replay] 58:08

4M ago58:08

58:08

This week for a special May Mural Month episode I decided to bring back an interview I did 5 years ago with a muralist I started out working under. Susan Watkins is an Alaskan artist who paints beautiful nature scenes. We met on the job site of Bass Pro Shops and the memory pops in my head first is one where Susan and I were sharing a small lift wh…

1
312. Muraling Lessons Learned with Anat Ronen 53:00

4M ago53:00

53:00

This week’s featured muralist for May Mural Month is none other than Anat Ronen. She was highly requested within members of Artist Academy, so we sat down to chat about murals. She’s been painting full time since 2008 and had a lot of tips to give. If you follow Anat on social media, and I highly request you do in order to see the quality of her pr…

1
311. Mini Mural Coaching Session with Your Mural Mentor - Andrea Ehrhardt 33:26

4M ago33:26

33:26

This week’s episode is a jumpstart on our upcoming May Mural Month where I’m focusing on everyone’s favorite subject: MURALS. Here are some common questions along with a couple free resources to help: “Painting murals looks intimidating. I don’t even know where to start.” - Come join the upcoming Missouri Mural Meetup on June 6th-9th for a hands-on…

1
310. Balancing Work and Creative Fulfillment with Lauren Spangler 35:13

4M ago35:13

35:13

This week’s episode features painter, writer, musician, and creativity coach Lauren Spangler. Lauren helps artists find the sweet spot between passion and prosperity. Lauren’s mission is to empower artists to enjoy the creative freedom they crave without sacrificing the financial stability they depend upon. She has helped hundreds of professionals …

1
309. How to Get Started Muraling for Schools - Student Spotlight with Samantha Brown 37:52

5M ago37:52

37:52

This week’s episode is a coaching call with Artist Academy member Samantha Brown. My favorite question to get from students is, “How do I get mural jobs?” Oh boy, do I have some advice for you! Samantha is just getting started in her muraling journey, having only painted murals in her home as a trial run. She knows who her target customer is (schoo…

1
308. Creating with Intention, Prioritizing Relationships That Lead to Sales, Connecting with Interior Designers with Chanelle Jefferson 44:10

5M ago44:10

44:10

This week’s episode features artist Chanelle Jefferson. Chanelle is based in rural Nova Scotia where she regularly sells her original canvas paintings and hosts retreats. She is an energy, mind, and emotions practitioner, which she uses to help guide her customers through the process of commissioning a very special and meaningful piece of art. Chan…

1
307. Staying True to Your Art with Bryan Peterson 55:12

5M ago55:12

55:12

This week’s episode features Texas artist Bryan Peterson. This is not your typical business talk but rather a reminder to create the art that makes you happy. Art that evokes emotion within the artist and creates excitement within the process. We take it back to the basics of drawing/painting because you love it rather than to make a dollar. If the…

1
306. Advice on Growing a Mural Business from the Beginning - Student Spotlight with Sheryl Corriveau 22:33

5M ago22:33

22:33

This week’s episode is part of a coaching call with Artist Academy member Sheryl Corriveau. She asks me questions that revolve around how to kickstart her mural business to eventually quit her day job and be a full-time creative. Sheryl was recently trained on how to be an official Bob Ross paint party instructor, which I think is not only really c…

1
305. Mural Collabs with Nike, Ralph Lauren, Reebok and more with ELLE Street Artist 29:25

6M ago29:25

29:25

This week’s episode features New York artist ELLE. She’s been featured in a variety of different high-profile brand collaboration projects and has traveled around the world painting murals. I always give the advice of doing a free mural or two to get practice/photos to advertise later, but ELLE got her start painting, not just for free, but illegal…

1
304. High Production Sales, Ceramics, & No Bull$h!t Video Tips with Curt Hammerly 57:59

6M ago57:59

57:59

This week’s episode features sculptor/ceramicist Curt Hammerly. Curt sold and shipped over 5,000 pieces of work this past year at about $100 per item. You do the math, but this dude has the credibility to be giving us all advice on growing a social media following and making sales. With over 350,000 followers on Instagram, it’s best to listen when …

1
303. Abstracts, Galleries, and Creating the Art YOU Want to Create with Jenna Kast 23:22

6M ago23:22

23:22

This week’s episode features abstract artist Jenna Kast. This is yet another interview with an artist who has a completely different perspective on creating than I do: she thinks about the art first and the money follows. I tend to find myself thinking about how I’m going to sell a canvas before I create it, but not Jenna. She spent the early part …

1
302. Your TAX Questions Answered by Hannah Cole 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

‘Tis the season for taxes. Hannah Cole, artist and owner of Sunlight Tax, was kind enough to come on the podcast and answer some of the most common questions like: How should I file? When should I hire a tax professional? What items can I list as an expense/deduction? Listen to hear answers to these questions and be sure to check out her extremely …

1
301. Murals, Lettering, & Achieving Project Perfection with Olga Muzician 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

This week’s episode features Ukrainian-born, now New Jersey-based, artist Olga Muzician. About halfway through this interview I realized - we have two very different work styles. Olga has the drive and need for perfection in everything she does. Everything is organized, clean, and as efficient as possible. There is no room for spontaneity or wingin…

1
300. Seasons of Art+Business, Battling Negative Self Talk, Celebrating Episode 300! 38:09

7M ago38:09

38:09

This is what the seasons of my business typically look like: Winter: Planning, practicing, resting - Do I want to repeat last year or change some things? How can I make this year more enjoyable? Spring: Experimenting, pitching - Stick to the plan and welcome new, fun opportunities. Summer: Hustling - Let’s go! Fall: Slowing, regrouping - Avoid burn…

1
299. Simple Marketing Strategies to Help You Actually Make Art Sales with Jessica Craddock 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

This week’s episode features art marketer Jessica Craddock. Jessica mentors ADHD artists who are tired of marketing strategies that don’t align with their personality to sell 3x more art. I like talking to other business minded creatives and I used this interview to extract some art marketing advice that I don’t regularly teach. Jessica comes from …

1
298. Travel Stories, Collaboration Ideas, & Maintaining a Positive Mindset with Elise Garcia 34:17

7M ago34:17

34:17

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features an Atlanta-based multi-passionate artist Elise Garcia. Elise has a positively infectious energy about her that I know will spill onto you to brighten your day. Her outlook on living a fearless life is commendable as she has some hilariously terrible travel incidents to share with us today. …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Calligraphy Masters Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide