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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.

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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.

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English

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Episodes

Outside the Box/ Joachim Knill

3/13/2023
Joachim Knill http://www.joachimknill.com/ describes himself as a conceptual artist who, once his idea comes into focus, becomes a slave to completing his vision. The individual pieces he creates fit into his installation narrative. Where some artists make a booth to display their work for sale, Joachim builds an entire installation where the viewer, knowingly or not, steps in and becomes part of the overall experience. In the preamble discussion, Douglas and Will discuss universal...

Duration:01:35:58

Magic Carpet Ride/ Trés & Helene Taylor

2/27/2023
Trés & Helene Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ took a leap of faith in 2019 by relocating to Selma, Alabama, to further civil rights activism through their art. As they stood in the doorway of their home for the first time, they both cried, but for very different reasons. Helene expressed tears of joy, but for Trés, it was fear. In this episode, the Taylors share the "signs from the universe" that have directed them along the way, even during the difficult times when facing their...

Duration:01:16:19

The Hero’s Journey/ Trés & Helene Taylor

2/13/2023
Trés Taylor https://www.trestaylor.com/ was a biochemist with a passion for writing. He was at a turning point in his life when a paintbrush fell from the sky and landed in his hand. The universe unfolded a path for him towards being an artist serendipitously at the time he met Helene. She "caught him" as he stepped into this new life, and together, they built a career as folk artists on a spiritual journey. This is the first part of a two-episode conversation that will inspire you to follow...

Duration:01:24:25

Spurred Me On/ Amy Flynn

1/30/2023
It's every artist's nightmare to find that their work has been copied and stolen. Amy Flynn, https://fobots.bigcartel.com/, a mixed-media artist, describes how she navigated her way through that experience and how it "spurred her on" toward evolution. She talks about her time as an illustrator for Hallmark, as well as her connection to the theater. In the preamble discussion, Douglas and Will delve into topics related to Rick Rubin, AI art, collectors with cameras, and the ever-elusive...

Duration:01:21:38

A Fresh Start for the New Year

1/16/2023
Each new year is a fresh start, another crack at that dream art show schedule. As working artists, we operate on sheer faith and determination while trying to stave off the insecurities that plague us. In this episode, we bond over what inspires us and reveal how we plan to reset our art practice in the new year. Join the conversation and share what's most important as the clock resets and we make our mark on the proverbial blank slate. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth...

Duration:01:17:17

A Vessel for Meaning/ Benjamin Frey

12/19/2022
"As artists, we have a story we tell ourselves. We have something we want to express and if we're lucky, what we've created is a vessel for meaning..............each person who comes up to the object, the image we create, they are going to bring their own image, their own background to it. And that's as true as any story we tell." Benjamin Frey Benjamin Frey https://www.benjaminfrey.com/ grew up in a family of creatives. When he met Roderick Slayer, Ben discovered the impact mentorship...

Duration:01:27:51

Weird In Their Own Way/ Duke Klassen

12/5/2022
Working Artists! You are not Alone! Duke Klassen is the original independent artist. The art fair industry was built on the backs of artists like him and his wife LaDes. Being independent allowed him to craft a multi-faceted life that involved travel, friendships, family, and adventure. In this conversation, Duke shares stories from his 80 years on the planet that will resonate with anyone who sets a course to pursue their passions. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth...

Duration:01:32:59

Before the Banter/ SPECIAL EPISODE

11/21/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone! In this week's SPECIAL EPISODE, Douglas and Will chat for the entire episode about current topics in the art show world. They also discuss the important moments from their past that have shaped how they navigate their current career choices. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation...

Duration:01:01:32

Life Proved Me Wrong/ Oliver Schnoor

11/7/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! Oliver Schnoor https://oliverjewelry.com/ tells his story of being at the top of his game when a traumatic injury could have ended it all. Tune in to how he made his way back to the other side and is better than before. You will be inspired by his perseverance. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive...

Duration:01:30:17

Hard Won Empathy/ Anthony Hansen

10/24/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! Anthony Hansen https://www.anthonyhansen.com/ describes his journey through chronic pain and how empathy from others helped him navigate through the struggle. Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/ co-host and discuss topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest artist who shares their unique experiences as a professional...

Duration:01:17:18

One Step Towards the Gods/ Lisa Kristine

10/10/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! Lisa Kristine https://lisakristine.com/ celebrates the humanity within us all that transcends language and culture through her fine art photography. When approached to document modern-day slavery, she was troubled by what was hidden in plain sight. In this talk, she shares her harrowing experiences to do the work she felt called to do. Her powerful work encourages the viewer not only to form a connection from the head but rather from the heart. Visual...

Duration:01:15:47

Moments I Treasure/ Ella Richards

9/19/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! Ella Richards https://www.scissorsdrawings.com/ came to New York City as a child and a political refugee. In this conversation, Ella reveals how the kindness of strangers shaped her inner world and helped her find her way growing up in the busiest city in the world. Ella discovered that slowing down helped her to enjoy her life and to focus the imagery in her work towards minimalism, and to depict moments from her diary as moments that she...

Duration:01:31:42

Riding the Tide/ Rey Alfonso

9/5/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! Rey Alfonso https://reyalfonsostudio.com/ tried to escape Cuba multiple times as a youth. At 17, he built a boat and set sail across the Atlantic, determined to make a better life for himself. In "Riding the Tide," Rey recounts his literal voyage and the metaphorical tide of finding his way as an immigrant in the US and, ultimately, a successful independent artist. This is an amazing story of resilience you won't want to miss. Visual artists Douglas...

Duration:01:43:04

Cancer Connection/ Cat Tesla

8/22/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! When Cat Tesla https://www.artbycat.com/, heard her doctor say the words " you have cancer," her world was turned on its head. Cat describes her physical and emotional journey through a double mastectomy and how she handled stepping back from a thriving art career as an abstract painter only to come back with a renewed focus. Her revelation was that through public transparency of her diagnosis within her art business, she encountered a magnitude of...

Duration:01:22:45

An Artist Pilgrimage/ Patricia DeLeon

8/1/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone!! Patricia DeLeon https://patricia-deleon.com/ grew up in a high-rise apartment in the bustling city of Caracas, yet the natural world found its way to her. Birds would perch on her windowsill and became her first pets. She grew up in the Catholic faith, which formed her love of symbols and mystery. Spirituality is a cornerstone of the imagery that influences her work. Our conversation comes on the heels of her pilgrimage to the El Camino de Santiago....

Duration:01:19:09

Spiritual Intelligence/ Michel Delgado

7/18/2022
Working Artists! You are not alone! Michel Delgado https://micheldelgado.com/ was raised in Senegal and the impact of a creative mentor shaped his practice as a visionary. Michel's process involves working intuitively to arrive at images without preconceived notions. He strives to step away from his intellect to work viscerally in a manner that will elevate his spiritual intelligence. In his talk, he shares the experience of releasing the grip that substances had on him and how his visionary...

Duration:01:33:51

Pearls

7/4/2022
Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with other independent artists about what's important. Look back at the Pearls from The Independent Artist Podcast Featured clips from: A Constant State of Becoming/ Justin Teilhet Breaking the Boundaries/ Bennett Ballpoints, Legos, and Blues Bars/ Tai Taeoalii My Ridiculous Little Life/ Kina Crow Sharing Your Authentic Voice/...

Duration:01:57:48

The Art of Business/ Dolan and Ali Marie Geiman

6/20/2022
Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include the Old Town Art Fair, showing other works within the same vision, and incorporating new tips into our business strategies. This week’s guest is Dolan and Ali Marie Geiman https://dolangeiman.com/ Denver, CO. This partnership is the perfect pairing between the creative and the...

Duration:01:44:49

Wrestling the Subconscious/ Thomas Wargin

6/6/2022
Join co-hosts Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, professional working artists who talk with guests about ART & SELLING. This week's topics include ACC Baltimore, show producers, and rejections. This week’s guest is Thomas Wargin https://www.wargin.com/, a sculpture artist from Menomonie Falls, WI. Thomas talks about his past and describes how the struggle from his environment shapes who he is as a person and influences the...

Duration:01:23:37

The Independent Artist Podcast Episode Clips Season 2

5/30/2022
Episode clips from season 2. Raised Fearless/ Kimber Fiebiger A Constant State of Becoming/ Justin Teilhet Breaking the Boundaries/ Bennett Pyros and Glass Holes/ Tony Cray The Boss/ Betty Jäger PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app. SUPPORT THE SHOW VENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_US Email us at...

Duration:00:02:29

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