My Art is My Voice

My Art is My Voice. The Reality of Being a Full-Time Artist (Markets, Rejection & Starting Over)

This week on My Art is My Voice, we’re talking about the real, unfiltered experience of being a full-time artist. From farmers markets and art walks… to gallery shows and festival rejections… This is what it actually looks like to build a life in art. We dive into: – The ups and downs of selling at markets and shows – Getting accepted into festivals… and rejected the next year – The reality of building (and rebuilding) an art career – The business skills no one tells you that you need – The risks that come with different levels of success – Why trying something new isn’t failure—it’s growth – The emotional weight of feedback (and how not to carry it) – The idea of trading problems… and why you probably wouldn’t – Using AI as a tool in your art business – The truth behind the 10,000 hours of mastery – Finding meaning in the small moments along the way This episode is a reflection on years of living as working artists—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what keeps us showing up. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your progress, or your place as an artist… this conversation is for you. Rebecca's Art Story: https://youtu.be/2CwPwtpneTU [https://youtu.be/2CwPwtpneTU] Meet the Darlings: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings [https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings] 🎧 My Art is My Voice Podcast 🌐 rebeccadanger.com [http://rebeccadanger.com]

My Art is My Voice. The Words You Say Are Casting Spells (Artist Mindset Shift)

What if the words you say to yourself are shaping your reality more than you realize? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca Danger and Tom explore the idea of “spell casting”—how everyday language like “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’m so clumsy” can quietly influence your creativity, your confidence, and your life as an artist. They talk about the balance between positive and negative self-talk, the difference between feeling awkward vs anxious, and what it really means to “just show up” even when it’s uncomfortable. This conversation also moves through the emotional side of being a creative—crying, processing, working through frustration—and how art can act as both expression and therapy. Along the way, they reflect on: – The power of self-talk and “spell casting” – Why your inner dialogue matters more than you think – The 10:1 ratio of positive to negative input – Awkward vs anxious (and why it matters) – The challenge of putting yourself out there – “Just show up” as a creative practice – Art as therapy and emotional processing – Working alone vs with other artists – How creativity unfolds in layers – Why the muse shows up when you start moving – Dreaming big vs dreaming realistically This is a real, honest conversation about what it means to be an artist—not just in your work, but in your thoughts. If you’re navigating your own creative path, you’re not alone. 🎧 New episodes weekly 🌐 rebeccadanger.com [http://rebeccadanger.com] instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com [myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com] Rebecca Danger's Website: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/ [https://www.rebeccadanger.com/] The Darlings: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings [https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings] Tom Ferry's Website: https://www.tomferrystudio.com/ [https://www.tomferrystudio.com/] Farmette Fresh Website: https://www.farmettefresh.com/ [https://www.farmettefresh.com/] #artistmindset #creativity #selftalk #creativeprocess #artistlife #makersgonnamake #artpodcast #creativejourney #mentalhealth #selfgrowth #mindsetshift #authenticity #createeveryday #arttherapy #personaldevelopment

My Art is My Voice Podcast. Bartering Art, Value, and the Artist’s Life

What is art actually worth—and who gets to decide? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore the many layers of value in a creative life—from bartering and trading artwork to selling it, sharing it, and being judged by it. This conversation moves through the realities of being a full-time artist: – Trading art vs. selling it – The ups and downs of making a living creatively – How we judge art—and how we feel judged by our own work – Comparing your work to what you see online They also reflect on: – The myth of the “starving artist” – The idea of not being appreciated in your own time – Failing as an artist—and finding your way back – Life on and off the internet as a creative Along the way, a central idea comes up again and again: Art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. At its core, this episode is about navigating value—not just in money, but in meaning, identity, and the act of continuing to make. 🎧 My Art is My Voice is a podcast about creativity, identity, and the lived experience of being an artist. Subscribe to follow new episodes. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com [myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com] Rebecca Danger's Website: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/ [https://www.rebeccadanger.com/] Tom Ferry's Website: https://www.tomferrystudio.com/ [https://www.tomferrystudio.com/] Farmette Fresh Website: https://www.farmettefresh.com/ [https://www.farmettefresh.com/] #creativity #artistlife #creativeprocess #artistmindset #makingart #starvingartist #artandmoney #valueofart #fulltimeartist #artcareer

My Art is My Voice Podcast. Art Is Trifficult (Why Making Isn’t Easy)

Art Is Trifficult (Why Making Isn’t Easy) What if the challenge of making art isn’t something to avoid—but something to understand? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore the idea of “trifficult”—a word that captures the strange balance between things being both tricky and difficult at the same time. This conversation moves through the real experience of being an artist: – Why work that comes easily doesn’t always feel valuable – The difference between adding and subtracting in different mediums (like clay vs. painting) – How your unique “hand” shows up through imperfection – The tension between working alone and showing up in public spaces like gallery openings They also reflect on: – Flow state and what it feels like to be fully in the work – The pressure of “should” and how it shapes creative decisions – How sales can affect your sense of identity as an artist – The gap between the idea of making (like working outside) and the reality of it At its core, this episode is about accepting the complexity of the creative process—where difficulty, uncertainty, and imperfection are not problems to solve, but part of the work itself. Because making art isn’t about getting it right—it’s about staying in it. 🎧 My Art is My Voice is a podcast about creativity, identity, and the lived experience of being an artist. Subscribe to follow new episodes. 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] Farmette Fresh Website: farmettefresh.com [http://farmettefresh.com]

My Art is My Voice Podcast. The Messy Middle of Making Art

What happens in the middle of the creative process—when the excitement fades, the work becomes repetitive, and you’re not quite sure where it’s going? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore what they call the middle muddle—that in-between space where most of the real work happens. This conversation moves through the many layers of being an artist: – The repetition and uncertainty that show up in the middle – The vulnerability of sharing your work—and the fear that comes with it – The tension between creating for yourself and seeking approval – How feedback (positive or negative) can shift how you see your own work They also reflect on: – Being recognized as an artist in public – The difference between making art and selling it – Finding your creative community (and protecting your energy) – The balance between light and dark—and choosing a middle path – The reality that most artists don’t fully know what they’re doing Along the way, they talk about creative habits, taking breaks to reset, and how everything in art is built in layers over time. At its core, this episode is about staying in the process—continuing to show up, even when it feels uncertain, exposed, or unfinished. Because creativity isn’t just about outcomes—it’s about what happens to you while you’re in it. 🎧 My Art is My Voice is a podcast about creativity, identity, and the lived experience of being an artist. New episodes weekly. 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] Farmette Fresh Website: farmettefresh.com [http://farmettefresh.com]