
Wanting vs. Being Truly Committed -EP 256
As artists, we all want our work to matter — for us and for those who enjoy it. But that “want” or desire can be more than it appears at first glance. It can be a false desire that drives us in strang...
6 Jan 202223min

Hidden Beliefs That Impact our Art -EP 255
Do you feel that your art simply isn’t good enough yet? Is it your belief that artists always struggle to make ends meet? Are there skills or techniques that you feel you simply can’t do well? Is it c...
6 Jan 202224min

What Happens In The Studio Is A Direct Reflection Of What Is Happening In Your Mind -EP 254
What would you say is the greatest tool you have in your studio. Don’t look down the page to see what I think it is… take a moment to answer the question for yourself. Is it your brushes? The canvas ...
6 Jan 202216min

253 - Creating from a place of love in 2022
Savvy Painter is back! And I have a New Years challenge for you. If you decide to take this on, I'm certain your painting practice and your experience of painting will change completely (in a good way...
1 Jan 202211min

Should you be happy about your art?
Have you ever felt a little lost and uncertain in your studio? Trying to paint from this space just results in overworking your paintings or piles and piles of half finished canvases in your studio. ...
26 Aug 202121min

Does it have to be so hard?
Painting is hard, but the suffering part is optional. Why is it that when things are hard, we pile on extra layers of difficulty? When we are not aware of our thoughts, we don't notice how much harder...
6 Aug 202128min

Hitting the Pause Button and Taking Mental Breaks.
Have you ever needed a mental health day? What reasons do you give yourself for not allowing yourself the time? I just took a month (and some change) to be with family and recharge my batteries. In th...
14 Jul 20218min

The Ebb and Flow of Creativity: An Interview with Artist Gabe Brown
Where are you on your creative journey? Do you have the right pieces in place yet or are you still trying to figure things out? If you feel like this last year or so has taken you through the wringer,...
13 Mai 20211h 1min



















