Join the Business of art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Episode 29 - Scott Jones - What Galleries Really WantScott's Links: https://www.facebook.com/scott.jones.73932 https://www.instagram.com/scottjonesfineart/ SummaryIn this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews Scott Jones, an art enthusiast: and former business executive who transitioned Into the art world. Scott shares his journey from collecting art at a young age to managing g...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join The Business of Art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Morgan’s Links: http://morganweistling.com/https://www.proko.com/course/painting-without-a-brainhttps://www.instagram.com/weistling/https://www.facebook.com/morganweistlingfineart Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews renowned artist MorganWeistling, who shares his extensive journey in the art world. From his early influences and formal training tohis transition ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Join The Business of Art : https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Paul’s Links: https://paulrhymer.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rhymerstudio/https://www.facebook.com/PaulRhymerStudio Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews renowned wildlife sculptor PaulRhymer. They discuss Paul's artistic journey, from his early influences and experiences at the Smithsonian to histransition into full-time sculpture. Paul shares insights on navi...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join the Business of art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Dave’s Links https://davelamurejr.com https://www.instagram.com/davelamurejr https://www.facebook.com/davelamurejr Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews sculptor Dave LaMure Jr., who shares his journey as a full-time artist. From his early inspirations in clay to his philosophy on wildlife art, Dave discusses the challenges and triumphs of his artistic career. He...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Join The Business Of Art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Adam’s Links: https://claguefineart.com https://facebook.com/claguefineart https://instagram/clague_fine_art Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews accomplished painter Adam Clague, who shares his journey from childhood artistic influences to becoming a full-time artist. Adam discusses the importance of education, overcoming early challenges, and the necessity of ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Join The Business Of Art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Gladys’ Links: https://www.roldandemoras.com https://www.facebook.com/whatsonmyeasel https://www.instagram.com/roldandemoras/ Keywords Gladys Roldan-de-Moras, art, charrería, painting, fine art, cultural representation, Western art, mentorship, family support, artist journey, recognition, teaching art, creativity, passion, art business, community, resilience, artist mentorship, handling rejection, self-belie...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join the Business of Art Courses: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Other links linktr.ee/businessof_art Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, Mark McKenna discusses the intricacies of gallery representation for fine artists. He emphasizes the importance of building mutually beneficial relationships with galleries, weighing the pros and cons of such partnerships, and providing insights on how to find the right gallery, navigate the application proces...
Dec 24, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Join The Business of art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Greg Denning’s Links https://www.youtube.com/@GregDenning https://open.spotify.com/show/2l55cUnC74t9mbkacj1mtH https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com Summary In this episode of the The Business of Art podcast, Mark McKenna is interviewed by Greg Denning, sharing his journey from a when he was a young art enthusiast to now as a renowned wildlife painter. Mark discusses the importance of mastery in art, th...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Troy’s Links http://auctionsbyblack.net/ https://www.facebook.com/troy.black.737 https://www.instagram.com/auctionsbyblack/ Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews Troy Black, a seasoned auctioneer with over 30 years of experience in the art auction industry. Troy shares his journey into auctioneering, the importance of building relationships with artists and collectors, and the emotional d...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Join the Business of art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Dave’s Links https://www.davidfrederickriley.com https://www.instagram.com/davidrileyart/ https://www.facebook.com/DavidFrederickRiley/ Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews contemporary wildlife painter David Frederick Riley. David shares his artistic journey, from his early influences and education to his transition from illustration to fine art. He discusses t...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join the Business of art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Colt’s Links https://www.coltidolart.com https://www.instagram.com/cidolart/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063541628588 Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, Colt Idol shares his journey as a professional artist, influenced by his father's legacy and his upbringing in Montana. He discusses the pivotal moments that led him to pursue art full-time after a career in sports was cut ...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Kathy’s Links https://www.kathysigleart.com https://www.facebook.com/kathysigleart https://www.instagram.com/kathysigleart Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews artist Kathy Sigle and her husband Jim. Kathy shares her journey as a professional artist, She discusses her love for watercolor painting, her artistic development, and the importance of family support in her career. They also dis...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 43 min
https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Susan’s Links https://celebrateart.com https://www.facebook.com/CelebrationOfFineArt/ http://instagram.com/celebrationoffineart https://www.youtube.com/user/cfacelebrateart Artist Application Link https://celebrateart.com/for-artists/ Go-Giver Books by Bob Burg https://a.co/d/id1zHsX Summary In this episode of the Business of Art podcast, host Mark McKenna interviews Susan Potje, the second- generation owner of the Celebration of Fine...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join the Business Of Art: thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art https://linktr.ee/businessof_art Doug’s Links https://westernskiesgallery.com/collections/doug-monson https://www.facebook.com/doug.monson.5 https://www.instagram.com/monson.art/ https://snelsonphotolab.com/product-category/monsonart/ Summary Doug Monson, a professional charcoal artist and gallery owner, shares his journey and experiences in the art world. He discusses his passion for drawing and the importance of ma...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Summary Dr. Michael Duchemin has over 35 years of experience in the Western art world. He has held various roles in museums and is currently an art and museum advisor and appraiser specializing in Western American fine art. He discusses his journey in the field and the importance of museum shows for emerging artists. He also highlights the different levels of museum shows and the value of being museum-worthy. In this conversation, Mic...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art Lindsey's Links https://www.lindseykustusch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lkustusch https://www.facebook.com/lindsey.kustusch Summary Lindsay Kustusch, a professional fine artist, shares her journey in the art world. She started as a child who loved drawing and coloring, and eventually pursued art school in Chicago and San Francisco. After exploring different subjects and styles, she found her passion in cityscape and animal paintings. Lindsay also discusses the...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 14
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art Kwani’s Links http://www.kwaniwinder.com https://www.facebook.com/kwaniwinder https://www.instagram.com/kwani_winder/ Summary Kwani Povi Winder, a professional artist since 2013, discusses balancing her art career with being a stay-at-home mom. Coming from a lineage of potters from Santa Clara Pueblo, she was encouraged to create art from a young age. After initially pursuing a biology degree, she turned to art following her father's passing. Kwani incorporates h...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art TJ’s Links https://www.cunninghamfineart.com https://www.instagram.com/tj.cunningham Summary In this episode, Mark interviews artist TJ Cunningham about his artistic journey. TJ shares how his passion for art began at a young age, with a pivotal moment being the sale of a sculpture at a diner that inspired him to pursue an art career. He discusses his college art studies, challenges faced in the art world, and his decision to leave galleries to build direct relat...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art Frank’s Links http://serranofineart.com/ https://www.facebook.com/frank.serrano.18 https://www.instagram.com/serranoartist/ Summary Frank Serrano is a full-time artist with over 30 years of experience. Starting young, he studied business and initially owned a screen printing business, allowing him to pursue fine art part-time. Eventually, he transitioned to fine art full-time, joining art organizations and painting landscapes and seascapes, leading to his first g...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art Albin’s Links https://albinveselka.com https://www.facebook.com/albin.veselka https://www.instagram.com/albin_veselka/ Summary Albin Veselka, a full-time artist, shares his journey and the evolution of his work. He started drawing animals as a child and developed a fascination with creating images with lines. He initially focused on wildlife and predators but later shifted to figurative art. Over time, he realized the importance of storytelling in his work and th...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join the Business of Art: https://thebusinessof-art.teachable.com/p/the-business-of-art Megan’s Links https://meganwimberley.com https://www.facebook.com/meganwimberleyfineart https://www.instagram.com/megan.wimberley/ https://cowgirlartistsofamerica.org Summary Megan Wimberley, a contemporary Western and wildlife artist, shares her journey from growing up around horses to pursuing a career in art. She discusses her educational experiences, the impact of art education on her career, and her diag...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art SUMMARY Jennifer Gennari, a classically trained artist, shares her journey from childhood to becoming a renowned animal painter. Her passion for art began with Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' leading her to pursue illustration at Ringling College. She later transitioned to painting and found her niche in animal portraits. Jennifer's routine, inspiration, and dedication to her craft are evident in her approach to painting and her commitment to capturing the essence...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art KRYSTII'S LINKS https://krystiimelaine.com https://www.facebook.com/krystiimelainefineart https://instagram.com/https://www.instagram.com/krystii.melaine WORKSHOP AUGUST 2024 https://boothmuseum.org/booth-art-academy/ SUMMARY Krystii Melaine, an Australian-born wildlife and portrait artist, shares her journey from being a fashion designer to pursuing her lifelong passion for painting. She emphasizes the importance of building skills as an artist and finding one's...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art RICHIE’S LINKS https://www.richiecarterfinearts.com https://www.instagram.com/richiecarterfinearts/ https://www.facebook.com/richard.d.carter.9 BOOK REFERENCE “Steal Like an Artist” – by Austin Kleon SUMMARY Richie Carter, a young artist from Montana, shares his journey and experiences in the art world. He grew up in a rural community and developed a love for creating things from a young age. He pursued a BFA in painting from the University of Montana, where he f...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art SUMMARY Mark McKenna, a Western artist, shares his journey into the art world and his love for painting animals. He discusses how he initially considered a career as a dentist but was encouraged by a mentor to pursue art. Mark emphasizes the importance of painting what you love and painting consistently. He also talks about the significance of framing and the business side of being an artist. Mark shares his experience as a teacher and the influence of mentors li...
May 28, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art SUMMARY Dave Santillanes, a landscape artist, shares his journey from being a graphic designer to becoming a full- time artist. He emphasizes the importance of painting outdoors and the impact it had on his work. Dave discusses the challenges of balancing a day job with his passion for art and offers advice for aspiring artists. He also explains his creative process, which involves starting with plein air studies and then developing larger studio pieces. In this ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art SUMMARY In this episode, Mark interviews artist Brent Cotton about his journey as an artist and his unique approach to painting. Brent shares how he was influenced by his grandmother, who was an accomplished artist, and how he started his artistic career by taking workshops and experimenting with different mediums. He discusses the importance of plein air painting and how it has shaped his style. Brent also talks about the challenges of working from photographs a...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art SUMMARY Dustin Van Wechel left a successful career in advertising to pursue his passion for fine art. He has earned numerous distinctions and has been featured in leading art publications. Dustin's journey began in his late 20s, and he started his career as a wildlife artist. He initially worked with pastels before transitioning to oils. He emphasizes the importance of painting from life and constantly learning and improving as an artist. Dustin's process involve...
May 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2
https://linktr.ee/businessof_art SUMMARY Greg Beecham is a wildlife artist with a 46-year career. He emphasizes the importance of constantly learning and growing as an artist. His journey has been a continuous exploration of his vision and technical skills. He believes in striving for unity, simplicity, and beauty in his work. Beecham is fascinated with creating the illusion of mass, weight, and volume on a two-dimensional surface. He considers his talent, opportunity, and passion to paint as gi...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Business of Art podcast, hosted by Mark McKenna, a seasoned full-time artist with a passion for sharing the journey of fine artists. Through engaging interviews with professionals, Mark explores their personal stories, successes, and failures, offering invaluable insights and tips for aspiring and emerging artists. Drawing from his own experiences, including a BFA in Illustration and years as a high school art teacher, Mark delves deep into what he calls "the professional fine art...
Mar 27, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
