An Artist's Journey Podcast

What are the first steps to taking your art from hobby to professional? Especially as a new career move or side-project? A few thoughts based on my own experiences. There is not perfect road and everyone faces different challenges. These tips and ideas are more universal and can help beginners take the next step in their art journey.

What marketing works and what failed for me in 2018? What I will take forward into 2019 and why? This review may help you decide on what tactics and strategy to use for your creative business marketing. A few social media fails. A few social media successes. There are big changes coming in 2019 and I will not be surprised to see a giant or two falling. Is blogging still a factor? What about influencer opportunities? You can also read more about this in the related article on my blog at www.malcolmdeweyfineart.com/blog.html

Sebastiaan Theart is an emerging South African artist of tremendous talent. His painting and drawing is inspired by the Old Masters, but with his own modern twist. I chat to him about his journey to professional artist, his approach to work and reveal his favorite movie stars. Read more about this artist at www.malcolmdeweyfineart.com

The Copyright Amendment Bill has been described in many ways. Mostly in unflattering terms. Vital for protecting the interests of all artists and their work. Why does the Bill fall short? I talk to copyright expert Andre Myburgh about this. Who better to shed light on this topic than an expert appointed by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on the Copyright Bill itself. More on this topic at www.malcolmdewefineart.com

The Tell-Tale Heart is a classic spooky story by Edgar Allan Poe. Part of Poe's Gothic series. Perfect for Halloween of course. In this Artist's Journey Podcast Halloween Special I have adapted the story. I hope that you enjoy listening to this one.

Artists can find happiness in the process of creating. But attachment to the outcome can bring disappointment. Artists who are afraid of showing their art are also placing control in another's hands. How can artists remain free from from these fears and expectations?

Is art pricing out of line with what collectors are looking for? Do artists need to drop prices to sell art? Or are there other factors that are leading to less sales of art? I take a closer look at pricing art, society and how we value art today.

Is art pricing out of line with what collectors are looking for? Do artists need to drop prices to sell art? Or are there other factors that are leading to less sales of art? I take a closer look at pricing art, society and how we value art today.

Does lack of time get in the way of your art? What is the cause of this? How to spot the time bandits that steal your creative time? We also look at ways to get more time for art. Do you know how much time it takes to make art? You may be surprised by the answer.

Does lack of time get in the way of your art? What is the cause of this? How to spot the time bandits that steal your creative time? We also look at ways to get more time for art. Do you know how much time it takes to make art? You may be surprised by the answer.