http://lezleydavidson.com Adventures in Truth Telling ~ Stories from the Unshushable. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:04:38 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 http://lezleydavidson.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-2014WEBFavicon-32x32.jpg http://lezleydavidson.com 32 32 Art Q and A show about art techniques, online art marketing and getting motivated and inspired when you're stuck. Lezley Davidson no episodic lezley@lezleydavidson.com (Lezley Davidson) © 2011-2018 Lezley Davidson Solving artist's problems since 1998. http://lezleydavidson.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/2016ArtA&ACover.jpg http://lezleydavidson.com Let's talk about making art and selling art and living a creative life. Yes TV-14 Toronto, Ontario art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-4-literally-the-worst-thing/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 08:09:39 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=42996 http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-4-literally-the-worst-thing/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-4-literally-the-worst-thing/feed/ 0 There's no religion, there's no excuse, there's no belief anywhere that you can convince me that it's OK to say that one group is better than another, more holy, more clean, more chosen, more saved. There's no religion, there's no excuse, there's no belief anywhere that you can convince me that it's OK to say that one group is better than another, more holy, more clean, more chosen, more saved. There's no religion, there's no excuse, there's no belief anywhere that you can convince me that it's OK to say that one group is better than another, more holy, more clean, more chosen, more saved. Lezley Davidson yes 18:12 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-3-my-truth-about-god/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 08:25:02 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=42910 http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-3-my-truth-about-god/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-3-my-truth-about-god/feed/ 0 God is everything. Absolutely everything. Everything that's ever existed or exists now or ever will exist is God. There is nothing outside of God. There's nothing that's exempt. There is nothing that can exist that can be outside of God - even what's outside of God is part of God. The void also God. God is everything</a>. Absolutely everything. Everything that's ever existed or exists now or ever will exist is God. There is nothing outside of God. There's nothing that's exempt. There is nothing that can exist that can be outside of God - even w... God is everything. Absolutely everything. Everything that's ever existed or exists now or ever will exist is God. There is nothing outside of God. There's nothing that's exempt. There is nothing that can exist that can be outside of God - even what's outside of God is part of God. The void also God. Lezley Davidson yes 13:29 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt2-the-myth-of-lost-love/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:00:10 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=42735 http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt2-the-myth-of-lost-love/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt2-the-myth-of-lost-love/feed/ 0 Today we talk about The Myth of Lost Love and how our attraction to "bad" partners reveals the exact gifts and talents we need to develop and share with the world. Today we talk about The Myth of Lost Love and how our attraction to "bad" partners reveals the exact gifts and talents we need to develop and share with the world. Today we talk about The Myth of Lost Love and how our attraction to "bad" partners reveals the exact gifts and talents we need to develop and share with the world. Lezley Davidson yes 12:39 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-1-truth-is-bravery/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:46:12 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=42308 http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-1-truth-is-bravery/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt-1-truth-is-bravery/feed/ 0 Truth is bravery and lying is being a cowardly little bitch and not owning what we want to create in life. I share stories of people lying to me and what I figured out as a result. Today we talk about truth, cowardice, owning your shit and how to not being a douche bag. Truth is bravery and lying is being a cowardly little bitch and not owning what we want to create in life. I share stories of people lying to me and what I figured out as a result. Lezley Davidson yes 12:39 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt0-wtf-is-this/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:05:16 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=42763 http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt0-wtf-is-this/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/aitt0-wtf-is-this/feed/ 0 Today I introduce to you my new adventure. Welcome to Adventures in Truth Telling. The thing that I can't not do anymore. Today I introduce to you my new adventure. Welcome to Adventures in Truth Telling. The thing that I can't not do anymore. Today I introduce to you my new adventure. Welcome to Adventures in Truth Telling. The thing that I can't not do anymore. Lezley Davidson yes 3:18 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-31-watercolour-travel-kits/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:35:54 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=9200 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-31-watercolour-travel-kits/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-31-watercolour-travel-kits/feed/ 0 This episode we share a bunch of watercolour travel kit options. Take your painting on the go - easy peasy! This episode we share a bunch of watercolour travel kit options. Take your painting on the go - easy peasy! Art Q and A show about art techniques, online art marketing and getting motivated and inspired when you're stuck. Lezley Davidson 20:10 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/toddlers-permission-a-soul-first-biz/ Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:01:25 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=28590 http://lezleydavidson.com/toddlers-permission-a-soul-first-biz/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/toddlers-permission-a-soul-first-biz/feed/ 0 Running a successful "soul first" business requires a raising of our little toddler self that wants to "permission" and wants to stay "safe". Innovation and magic happens on the edges. Today let's talk about permission and how that's balls for our soul first biz. You came here with a sacred purpose. You came here to do work that matters. You came here to make it real. Let’s do this. You matter. We’re waiting for your gifts. <br /> Interviews and information about art techniques, online art marketing and building a sustainable art business. Lezley Davidson yes 10:25 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-19-artistic-style/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:19:04 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=7050 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-19-artistic-style/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-19-artistic-style/feed/ 3 Hello and welcome to Art A&A number 19. I am Lezley Davidson with The Artist as Entrepreneur.com.Today I’d like to talk to you about artistic style. It’s a question that a lot of artists concern themselves with, especially in the beginning… A unique style, a personal style, what’s my style? I need to develop my […] 10 000 hours to develop your artistic style and USP. You are NOT James Jean. Cartoonist and art supply ninja, Lezley Davidson from Peeling-Onions.com answers questions about visual art supplies, visual art techniques and Art Marketing advice to help you promote yourself and thrive in the Business of Art. More video demos, posts and resources can be found on the website. Clicky link is in the iTunes sidebar. Lezley Davidson 4:41 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda-81-avoid-these-5-things-in-art-licensing/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 08:15:50 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=22216 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda-81-avoid-these-5-things-in-art-licensing/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda-81-avoid-these-5-things-in-art-licensing/feed/ 0 Today we talk about 5 things you should avoid in art licensing. Today we talk about 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Art Licensing. Pretty straightforward. Art business training for artists. Interviews and information about art techniques, art marketing and promotion and building a successful art business. Lezley Davidson 13:18 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-68-the-merch-artists-business-plan/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:59:01 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=18601 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-68-the-merch-artists-business-plan/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-68-the-merch-artists-business-plan/feed/ 0 Create your art once and then develop merch, licensing and print offerings to maximize your return on your art. Make great stuff that people love and offer it to them in a variety of forms. The Merch Artists, merchandising, print on demand, group funding, commercial art, fine art, art business, art marketing Art business training for artists. Interviews and information about art techniques, art marketing and promotion and building a successful art business. Lezley Davidson 29:44 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/the-merch-artists/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 07:15:32 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=18236 http://lezleydavidson.com/the-merch-artists/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/the-merch-artists/feed/ 0 The "Merch Artists" are the illustrators, designers, painters, cartoonists and artisans that are creating pop culture inspired art and merchandise for sale directly to the consumer. They have become more plentiful as the rise of Comic, Sci-fi, Fantasy and Pop Culture conventions have become more popular. The "Geek as mainstream creates a huge market for merch artists. Today we talk about merch artists and their offering and whether you think this might suit your art and audience. The "Merch Artists" are the illustrators, designers, painters, cartoonists and artisans that are creating pop culture inspired art and merchandise for sale directly to the consumer. They have become more plentiful as the rise of Comic, Sci-fi, Fantasy and Pop Culture conventions have become more popular. The "Geek as mainstream creates a huge market for merch artists. Lezley Davidson 14:17 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/this-changes-everything-plus-some-news/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 09:26:13 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=41360 http://lezleydavidson.com/this-changes-everything-plus-some-news/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/this-changes-everything-plus-some-news/feed/ 0 Today we talk about social media automation and a new tool I found that I love more than Edgar. It's free too. Today we talk about social media automation and a new tool I found that I love more than Edgar. It's free. Today we talk about social media automation and a new tool I found that I love more than Edgar. It's free too. Lezley Davidson 11:02 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/3-tips-for-unsucky-blog-posts/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:35:08 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=21088 http://lezleydavidson.com/3-tips-for-unsucky-blog-posts/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/3-tips-for-unsucky-blog-posts/feed/ 0 3 tips to publish unsucky blog posts. Today we talk about 3 tips to publish unsucky blog posts. 3 tips to publish unsucky blog posts. Lezley Davidson yes 5:23 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-36-after-the-artist-myth-8-the-ballad-of-love-work/ Thu, 25 May 2017 08:54:40 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=8520 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-36-after-the-artist-myth-8-the-ballad-of-love-work/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-36-after-the-artist-myth-8-the-ballad-of-love-work/feed/ 0 Many artists would love to have their only job be to create works of art, so that they could be in the studio or outside most of the time. It is the reason we chose this profession. It is what feeds our souls, but it isn't enough to feed our bank balances. Your art business is 1/3 art, 1/3 marketing and 1/3 admin. Here are some tips (and an excel download!) to help. Many artists would love to have their only job be to create works of art, so that they could be in the studio or outside most of the time. It is the reason we chose this profession. It is what feeds our souls, but it isn't enough to feed our bank balances. Lezley Davidson 7:38 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-35-after-the-artist-myth-6-the-mass-market-is-dead/ Thu, 18 May 2017 08:42:54 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=8485 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-35-after-the-artist-myth-6-the-mass-market-is-dead/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-35-after-the-artist-myth-6-the-mass-market-is-dead/feed/ 1 Some artists think their art appeals to everyone because family and friends are always enthusiastic. Your job as an artist entrepreneur is to find and build your 1000 loyal niche audience. Your mom doesn't count. Some artists think their art appeals to everyone because family and friends are always enthusiastic. Lezley Davidson 15:02 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-34-the-value-of-restriction/ Thu, 11 May 2017 09:40:27 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=8418 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-34-the-value-of-restriction/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-34-the-value-of-restriction/feed/ 0 Some artists mistakenly believe that their chosen vocation entitles them to be “free spirits.” Normal rules and schedules do not apply in their world. They do whatever they want, when they want and how they want. Saturn Returns and the value of boundaries to create your art business. Some artists mistakenly believe that their chosen vocation entitles them to be “free spirits.” Normal rules and schedules do not apply in their world. They do whatever they want, when they want and how they want. Lezley Davidson 13:21 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-33-no-one-likes-a-whiny-douchebag/ Thu, 04 May 2017 08:28:20 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=8354 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-33-no-one-likes-a-whiny-douchebag/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-33-no-one-likes-a-whiny-douchebag/feed/ 1 Artist Myth #2: Society Owes Artists a Living. Some artists feel that their contributions to society and culture merit more financial support. Sometimes you need to get a day job. It's not the end of your dream, it's the start of maturity. Art Q and A show about art techniques, online art marketing and getting motivated and inspired when you're stuck.<br /> Lezley Davidson 10:14 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/be-unshushable-in-your-business/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:05:52 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=33590 http://lezleydavidson.com/be-unshushable-in-your-business/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/be-unshushable-in-your-business/feed/ 0 Be Ushushable in your business. Be a bestie and attract the best people to your biz. Today we talk about how to Be Ushushable in your business. Be a bestie and attract the best people to your biz. Be Ushushable in your business. Be a bestie and attract the best people to your biz. Lezley Davidson yes 8:49 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/no-trust-no-need-no-desire/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:17:03 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=39701 http://lezleydavidson.com/no-trust-no-need-no-desire/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/no-trust-no-need-no-desire/feed/ 0 We wrap up the 5 objections to buying series with No Trust, No Need and No Desire. We wrap up the 5 objections to buying series with No Trust, No Need and No Desire. We wrap up the 5 objections to buying series with No Trust, No Need and No Desire. Lezley Davidson 13:21 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/the-no-hurry-objection-to-buy/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:56:34 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=19268 http://lezleydavidson.com/the-no-hurry-objection-to-buy/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/the-no-hurry-objection-to-buy/feed/ 0 If there's no sense of scarcity, there is no reason to buy TODAY. If there's no sense of scarcity, there is no reason to buy TODAY. If there's no sense of scarcity, there is no reason to buy TODAY. Lezley Davidson 4:42 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/prepare-for-5-objections/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:59:31 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=19220 http://lezleydavidson.com/prepare-for-5-objections/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/prepare-for-5-objections/feed/ 0 Zig Ziglar came up with the 5 objections to buying: No NEED. No MONEY. No HURRY. No TRUST. No DESIRE. Zig Ziglar came up with the 5 objections to buying: No NEED. No MONEY. No HURRY. No TRUST. No DESIRE. Zig Ziglar came up with the 5 objections to buying: No NEED. No MONEY. No HURRY. No TRUST. No DESIRE. Lezley Davidson yes 14:01 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/your-email-list-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-art-biz-pt-ii/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:36:07 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=12305 http://lezleydavidson.com/your-email-list-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-art-biz-pt-ii/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/your-email-list-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-art-biz-pt-ii/feed/ 1 The REAL benefit of communication with your list is the EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE that you provide for them every time they interact with your brand. The REAL benefit of communication with your list is the EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE that you provide for them every time they interact with your brand. The REAL benefit of communication with your list is the EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE that you provide for them every time they interact with your brand. Lezley Davidson yes 16:02 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/your-email-list-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-art-biz-pt-i/ Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:27:12 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=12299 http://lezleydavidson.com/your-email-list-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-art-biz-pt-i/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/your-email-list-is-the-most-important-part-of-your-art-biz-pt-i/feed/ 1 So... your list is a collection of qualified leads that give you permission to send them email. They expect value and they expect to be pitched... you're going to (hopefully) attempt to sell them stuff. So... your list is a collection of qualified leads that give you permission to send them email. They expect value and they expect to be pitched... you're going to (hopefully) attempt to sell them stuff. So... your list is a collection of qualified leads that give you permission to send them email. They expect value and they expect to be pitched... you're going to (hopefully) attempt to sell them stuff. Lezley Davidson yes 20:06 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda171b-drew-brophy-part-2/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:43:44 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=40755 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda171b-drew-brophy-part-2/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda171b-drew-brophy-part-2/feed/ 0 In this part we dig more into more of the social aspects of what this means for us as human beings and how we can start using this knowledge to start getting the best out of life and hopefully influencing others and situations to be more harmonious for the whole. In this part we dig more into more of the social aspects of what this means for us as human beings and how we can start using this knowledge to start getting the best out of life and hopefully influencing others and situations to be more harmonious for... In this part we dig more into more of the social aspects of what this means for us as human beings and how we can start using this knowledge to start getting the best out of life and hopefully influencing others and situations to be more harmonious for the whole. Lezley Davidson 1:01:22 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/drew-brophy-physics-sacred-geometry/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:31:16 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=40727 http://lezleydavidson.com/drew-brophy-physics-sacred-geometry/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/drew-brophy-physics-sacred-geometry/feed/ 0 Today we talk with Drew Brophy about quantum physics, art, sacred geometry, the galactic plane, resonance and the connectedness of all things. Today we talk with Drew Brophy about quantum physics, art, sacred geometry, the galactic plane, resonance and the connectedness of all things. Today we talk with Drew Brophy about quantum physics, art, sacred geometry, the galactic plane, resonance and the connectedness of all things. Lezley Davidson 1:02:45 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda170b-maria-brophy-drew-and-his-sacred-geometry/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:20:24 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=40704 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda170b-maria-brophy-drew-and-his-sacred-geometry/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda170b-maria-brophy-drew-and-his-sacred-geometry/feed/ 0 Here we go a bit off the rails and talk about Drew's interest in sacred geometry, physics and ancient civilizations. Here we go a bit off the rails and talk about Drew's interest in sacred geometry, physics and ancient civilizations. Here we go a bit off the rails and talk about Drew's interest in sacred geometry, physics and ancient civilizations. Lezley Davidson 21:57 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda-170-maria-brophy-art-success-and-money/ Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:27:45 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=40696 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda-170-maria-brophy-art-success-and-money/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aanda-170-maria-brophy-art-success-and-money/feed/ 0 Maria speaks to art makers who want to be more commercial, sell products, connect to licensing deals and make money. Listen in to the podcast and find out why I'm going to be getting this book myself when it comes out in May! Maria speaks to art makers who want to be more commercial, sell products, connect to licensing deals and make money. Listen in to the podcast and find out why I'm going to be getting this book myself when it comes out in May! Maria speaks to art makers who want to be more commercial, sell products, connect to licensing deals and make money. Listen in to the podcast and find out why I'm going to be getting this book myself when it comes out in May! Lezley Davidson 1:08:00 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-18-number-one-most-important-tip-in-art-marketing/ Tue, 07 Mar 2017 09:50:27 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=7029 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-18-number-one-most-important-tip-in-art-marketing/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-18-number-one-most-important-tip-in-art-marketing/feed/ 0 Stop marketing to other artists. Other artists will never value your work as much as non-artists do, as much as collectors do, as much as publishers do. Stop marketing to other artists. Embrace that you are made of magical art particles. Market to the people that agree. Cartoonist and art supply ninja, Lezley Davidson from Peeling-Onions.com answers questions about visual art supplies, visual art techniques and Art Marketing advice to help you promote yourself and thrive in the Business of Art. More video demos, posts and resources can be found on the website. Clicky link is in the iTunes sidebar. Lezley Davidson 3:22 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-24-get-more-buyers-at-your-booth/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:24:53 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=7814 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-24-get-more-buyers-at-your-booth/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-24-get-more-buyers-at-your-booth/feed/ 0 Cut through the clutter and get more attention at your booth or table at the convention or art show. Be the Bearded Lady - Cut through the clutter and get more attention at your booth or table at the convention or art show. Cartoonist and art supply ninja, Lezley Davidson from Peeling-Onions.com answers questions about visual art supplies, visual art techniques and Art Marketing advice to help you promote yourself and thrive in the Business of Art. More video demos, posts and resources can be found on the website. Clicky link is in the iTunes sidebar. Lezley Davidson 13:07 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/your-perfect-right-people/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:55:59 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=6707 http://lezleydavidson.com/your-perfect-right-people/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/your-perfect-right-people/feed/ 2 Before you launch or show or exhibit... take some time to sit down with your imagined potential buyers and start a dialogue with them. They'll give you insight into who wants what you sell and why, and how you can better communicate your value to them. Before you launch or show or exhibit... take some time to sit down with your imagined potential buyers and start a dialogue with them. They'll give you insight into who wants what you sell and why, and how you can better communicate your value to them. Before you launch or show or exhibit... take some time to sit down with your imagined potential buyers and start a dialogue with them. They'll give you insight into who wants what you sell and why, and how you can better communicate your value to them. Lezley Davidson yes 9:31 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/artaandasherricolassopsychicartist/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:17:20 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=40506 http://lezleydavidson.com/artaandasherricolassopsychicartist/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/artaandasherricolassopsychicartist/feed/ 0 Today I'm talking to Sherri Colasso, a psychic artist. We talk about Sherri's transition from regular day job to trusting in her gifts. We learn about how she uses art and sight to help her clients move through difficult times in their lives. Today I'm talking to Sherri Colasso, a psychic artist. We talk about Sherri's transition from regular day job to trusting in her gifts. We learn about how she uses art and sight to help her clients move through difficult times in their lives. Today I'm talking to Sherri Colasso, a psychic artist. We talk about Sherri's transition from regular day job to trusting in her gifts. We learn about how she uses art and sight to help her clients move through difficult times in their lives. Lezley Davidson yes 50:25 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-59-how-to-get-more-people-to-your-studio/ Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:09:11 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=16367 http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-59-how-to-get-more-people-to-your-studio/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/art-aa-59-how-to-get-more-people-to-your-studio/feed/ 3 Thanks to a reader email, this month I’m going to take a look at promotion ideas to get more people into your studio or art show. I don’t mention social media too much on this podcast, but it’s implied that whatever avenue you decide is your best course for promoting your physical space – share […] Thanks to reader email from Linda Blondheim, today we tackle promo ideas to bring more people to your studio. Interviews and information about art techniques, online art marketing and building a sustainable art business. Lezley Davidson 16:28 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/artaa53-pen-and-ink-nibs-demo/ Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:39:26 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=14523 http://lezleydavidson.com/artaa53-pen-and-ink-nibs-demo/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/artaa53-pen-and-ink-nibs-demo/feed/ 1 I tested out a bunch of old school nibs to give you an idea of the kinds of strokes they make. Today I test out a bunch of old school pen and ink nibs. The video is available on the website at www.TheArtistAsEntrepreneur.com Interviews and information about art techniques, online art marketing and building a sustainable art business. Lezley Davidson 18:26 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/make-it-easy-for-people-to-give-you-money/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:09:51 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=23732 http://lezleydavidson.com/make-it-easy-for-people-to-give-you-money/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/make-it-easy-for-people-to-give-you-money/feed/ 0 Make it easier for your supporters to give you money in as many different ways as possible. Make it easier for your supporters to give you money in as many different ways as possible. Make it easier for your supporters to give you money in as many different ways as possible. Lezley Davidson 11:51 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/find-a-system-that-works-for-you/ Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:36:58 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=21126 http://lezleydavidson.com/find-a-system-that-works-for-you/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/find-a-system-that-works-for-you/feed/ 0 I've realized that I create mess when something doesn't have a place to go. I like to have systems that work for me so I created a blog post template that I can print out and use to plan my posts and not forget anything that may help me get more oomph from the message. I've realized that I create mess when something doesn't have a place to go. I like to have systems that work for me so I created a blog post template that I can print out and use to plan my posts and not forget anything that may help me get more oomph ... I've realized that I create mess when something doesn't have a place to go. I like to have systems that work for me so I created a blog post template that I can print out and use to plan my posts and not forget anything that may help me get more oomph from the message. Lezley Davidson 10:19 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/think-forward-with-your-art/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 09:08:57 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=16053 http://lezleydavidson.com/think-forward-with-your-art/#comments http://lezleydavidson.com/think-forward-with-your-art/feed/ 6 In order to become more organized and productive in my art biz, I came up with a checklist of steps required after finishing an art piece. In order to become more organized and productive in my art biz, I came up with a checklist of steps required after finishing an art piece. In order to become more organized and productive in my art biz, I came up with a checklist of steps required after finishing an art piece. Lezley Davidson 12:29 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/keep-an-eye-on-your-organizational-system/ Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:44:57 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=24261 http://lezleydavidson.com/keep-an-eye-on-your-organizational-system/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/keep-an-eye-on-your-organizational-system/feed/ 0 I'm a visual learner and work better when I have visuals to support my activities. This is just as true for debt repayment and savings - so I created these tools to help me keep on track and stay committed to my financial plans. I'm a visual learner and work better when I have visuals to support my activities. This is just as true for debt repayment and savings - so I created these tools to help me keep on track and stay committed to my financial plans. I'm a visual learner and work better when I have visuals to support my activities. This is just as true for debt repayment and savings - so I created these tools to help me keep on track and stay committed to my financial plans. Lezley Davidson yes 8:00 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/stephanie-graham-feature-friday-artist/ Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:29:12 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=39962 http://lezleydavidson.com/stephanie-graham-feature-friday-artist/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/stephanie-graham-feature-friday-artist/feed/ 0 Stephanie is a photographer, videographer and storyteller, capturing and sharing conversation starters about the more difficult topics that need to be had today around the intersections of race, gender and class. Today we talk with Stephanie Graham, a photographer, videographer and storyteller, capturing and sharing conversation starters about the more difficult topics that need to be had today around the intersections of race, gender and class. Stephanie is a photographer, videographer and storyteller, capturing and sharing conversation starters about the more difficult topics that need to be had today around the intersections of race, gender and class. Lezley Davidson 1:10:28 noart,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/planning-tips-for-your-most-creative-2016/ Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:55:27 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=32752 http://lezleydavidson.com/planning-tips-for-your-most-creative-2016/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/planning-tips-for-your-most-creative-2016/feed/ 0 I just finished up my Harvest review and co-incidentally, Note to Self published a getting organized podcast today which dove-tailed neatly with some planner tips that I wanted to share. According to science, we get stressed out when we have to hold more than 4 things in our brain at one time. That’s why getting […] Today we talk about biz planning tips, getting ideas into the system and how to become a more self-aware artist. I just finished up my Harvest review and co-incidentally, Note to Self published a getting organized podcast today which dove-tailed neatly with some planner tips that I wanted to share. According to science, we get stressed out when we have to hold more than 4 things in our brain at one time. That’s why getting […] Lezley Davidson yes 10:13 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com http://lezleydavidson.com/are-you-sacrificing-truth-for-more-sales/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:49:09 +0000 http://lezleydavidson.com/?p=39637 http://lezleydavidson.com/are-you-sacrificing-truth-for-more-sales/#respond http://lezleydavidson.com/are-you-sacrificing-truth-for-more-sales/feed/ 0 Your job when creating is to create without restriction.   Create from the authentic clarity of your inner voice.     The art world is breaking wide open. And it’s global. Don’t worry about where you fit.   First, you create from your guiding vision. Create the beauty and truth and joy your have to share.   Bring that into the world without restriction. Today we talk about the emergence of so-called "low" art forms and how there is room for all artists - you don't have to sacrifice your style for sales. Your job when creating is to create without restriction.<br />  <br /> Create from the authentic clarity of your inner voice.<br />  <br />  <br /> The art world is breaking wide open. And it’s global. Don’t worry about where you fit.<br />  <br /> First, you create from your guiding vision.<br /> <br /> Create the beauty and truth and joy your have to share.<br /> <br />  <br /> Bring that into the world without restriction. Lezley Davidson yes 7:02 art,fine,art,art,tips,art,techniques,art,marketing,art,inspiration,art,education,art,motivation,drawing,painting,watercolour,acryliclezley@lezleydavidson.com