The Collection in the Closet: Lori VanEtta on Silencing Your Inner Critic and Finally Showing Up

Is Handmade Still Worth It in an AI World? My Art is My Voice.

In Episode 17, we explore what it means to be a handmade artist in an increasingly digital world. Is crafting still relevant? Should artists follow happiness—or stay rooted in their values? This honest conversation dives into creativity, identity, and finding your place as an artist in a rapidly changing world.

What Even Is an Artist? My Art is My Voice.

What does it actually mean to be an artist? In this episode, we unpack the stories we’ve been told about success, identity, and what “counts” as real art. From gallery expectations to personal pressure, we question whether the label even matters anymore. 🎧 Listen on podcast platforms 📌 New episodes every week instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com [myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com] Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com [http://rebeccadanger.com] Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com [http://tomferrystudio.com] #artistlife #creativeprocess #whatisaqartist #artpodcast #creativity #authenticart #makeart #artistmindset #creativejourney #indieartists

The Algorithm Doesn’t Care How Good Your Art Is (And What Artists Can Do Instead)

What if the problem isn’t your art—but the system you’re trying to fit it into? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, we talk about the reality of being an artist in a world driven by algorithms and online visibility. We discuss: – Why posting online can feel like “screaming into the void” – The disconnect between the quality of your work and what gets seen – The pressure to turn art into content – And how building your own creative world might matter more than chasing the algorithm This is an honest conversation about what it feels like to create right now—and how artists can move forward without losing themselves in the process. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unseen, or frustrated with social media, this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com [myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com] Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com [http://rebeccadanger.com] Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com [http://tomferrystudio.com] #artistlife #creativeprocess #artpodcast #beinganartist #creativity #artbusiness #independentartist #makersgonnamake #creativejourney #authenticcreativity #artiststruggles #artcommunity

My Artis My Voice. Why Creativity Doesn’t Show Up When You Want It To

Episode 14 of My Art is My Voice is an honest look at what creativity actually feels like—when it’s not flowing. We talk about the reality that creativity doesn’t just “turn on,” and how sometimes it takes days of showing up before anything clicks. Tom shares how he has to sell himself on an idea before it comes alive, and Rebecca talks about the tension between creating for joy and the pressure to turn it into something shareable. This episode explores: Why creativity comes and goes The hidden work behind every finished piece The struggle between art and business How internal language shapes your creative life Why the experience of art might matter more than the outcome If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you “should” be more creative—this conversation is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com [myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com] Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com [http://rebeccadanger.com] Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com [http://tomferrystudio.com] #artpodcast #creativeprocess #artistlife #makingart #creativity #artjourney #studiolife #authenticcreators #artpodcast #creativity #artistlife #creativeprocess #artlife #makersgonnamake #creatives #arttalk #processoverproduct #creativityunlocked #artistmindset #creativejourney #artcommunity #authenticcreativity #slowcreating #creativeblock #artiststruggles #makeart #artconversation #creativeflow

My Art is My Voice. Play, Pressure, and the Truth About Being an Artist

Most people think being an artist is about talent, inspiration, or creativity. It’s not. In this episode, we talk about the part no one really prepares you for—the middle. The repetition. The patience. The moments where nothing feels like it’s working, but you keep showing up anyway. Tom shares what learning clay is teaching him about control, timing, and letting go. Rebecca talks about the tension between creating art and running a business—and how easy it is to feel like you “did nothing” even when you did everything. We also get into: – Why play creates your best work (but can’t sustain it) – The pressure to become “iconic” as an artist – What watching Andy Warhol’s life revealed about success and unhappiness – Why the label “artist” might not even matter – The balance between joy, work, and expectations This is an honest conversation about what it actually feels like to make art in real life—not the highlight reel. If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or unsure if you’re doing it “right”… this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com [myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com] Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com [http://rebeccadanger.com] Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com [http://tomferrystudio.com] #artpodcast #creativeprocess #artistlife #makingart #creativity #artjourney #studiolife #authenticcreators