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The Left Brain Artist

Suzanne Redmond talks with artists about their artwork, techniques, and how they’ve created a successful business. With her background in accounting, finance, and exhibiting art, she knows what it takes to get your artwork seen and sold. She’s chosen artists who are working their business – exhibiting their art, teaching others, and finding unusual opportunities. You’ll hear from some unsung artists, who are extremely talented and creative, and hopefully you’ll look up their work and be inspired by what they do. Artists really do the coolest things, and they do this while running a family, traveling, and living an art-filled life. Enjoy listening to these successful artists who are happy to share the keys to their success with you.  

Sep 28, 2018

Writing articles about your latest artwork or technique is a great way to make a little extra money, but it’s an even greater way to get your name known on a national scale. If you choose the right magazine, one that fits your style of art, this can be great for you too. In this episode, Suzanne Redmond gives many...


Sep 26, 2018

Roben-Marie Smith is a true left brain/right brain artist. Not only is she very talented as an artist, but she uses her tech skills to help artists with their websites, video production, social media, and productivity. At the end of 2018, she’ll be launching her membership community Maker’s Tech U, where artists can...


Sep 21, 2018

In this episode Suzanne Redmond gives her recommendations for books that artists may like. She recommends business books for artists as well as art technique books. She recommends a jewelry design book, a couple painting books, art journaling books, and one book about making books. She also recommends a few more in the...


Sep 19, 2018

Tonia Jenny has edited and acquired dozens of art and craft books. She has spent a career working with artists, first by helping them to enhance their art through framing, and later by helping them create and design books. She was also instrumental in the introduction of mixed media art to the world. She has established...


Sep 14, 2018

An art business network is all the connections you have made with people that can help your business. Artists should build a strong network of art contacts that they can tap into for exhibits, collaborations, and income opportunities. Of course, the connections go in both directions, as you can help other artists and...