The Independent Artist Podcast
Visual Artists! You are not alone! IAP gives voice to the working artist. Inspirational and entertaining conversations with successful road show artists. Every story delves into the process of self-discovery behind the work and the career path that creates financial success. Douglas Sigwarth is a glassblower, and Will Armstrong is a mixed-media artist. Both have been working as independent artists for over 20 years on the art fair circuit. As cohosts, their contrasting experiences and styles make for comical and relatable talks that affect today’s contemporary artists.
The Independent Artist Podcast
The Courage to Say No/ Daryl Thetford
***The audio in this episode has been re-worked and re-released. Give it another listen to capture all of Daryl Thetford's pearls of wisdom.
Join the conversation with artist Daryl Thetford as he reveals his experience with jurying into shows when the new category of digital art first started and the courage it takes to walk away from an established career.
Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ as they discuss topics that affect the lives and livelihood of art show artists. This week we talk about interrupting the creative flow to hit the road and sell, Uptown cancellation, the challenge of extended hours at some of the big festivals.
Join the conversation with artist Daryl Thetford https://darylthetford.com/ as he reveals his experience with jurying into shows when the new category of digital art first started and the courage it takes to walk away from an established career.
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