Episode 14: THE FACEBOOK

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Delving into the second installment of our social media series, we cover the more-than-basic topics when navigating through the ever popular Facebook. Whether you love it or hate it, Facebook is continuing to be the platform many artists use to sell their work and market themselves. We discuss tips on how to maximize your post boosts, protect your private information and discover secret communities where you can find your people.

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski

Show Notes:

Paxton Gate Curiosities: https://paxtongate.com/curiosities

Artspan: www.artspan.org

Spencer Brown: https://www.spencerbrownphoto.com/

Art Attack SF: http://artattacksf.com/

Boosting FB Posts Article: https://komarketing.com/blog/tips-for-successful-facebook-boost-posts/

How to Download What FB Knows About You: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/23/how-to-download-a-copy-of-facebook-data-about-you.html

Loish's Digital Art: https://loish.net/

One Fantastic Week: http://www.1fantasticweek.com/

Dark Art Society Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety

Sonia's Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/soniapwnya

Episode 12: Day Jobs & The Art Life

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You've heard it before, "I'm an artist, but I have a 9 to 5 that I rely on." This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but to some, this formula could hinder the creative process. Find out some helpful insight into what it takes to balance a day job, the art life, a family, Netflix, a social life and everything in between.

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski

Show Notes:

Twitch: www.twitch.com

Sonia's Twitch Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/soniapwnya

Mission Cultural Center: http://www.missionculturalcenter.org/

Call for art at Mission Cultural Center: events@missionculturalcenter.org

Kinetic Arts Center: http://www.kineticartscenter.com

Episode 9- Time Management:

             Stitcher Link- https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/drawing-from-experience/e/53614422

             iTunes Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/drawing-from-experience/id1330350047?mt=2&i=1000404172769

Drexel University Study- http://www.psypost.org/2016/06/skill-level-making-art-reduces-stress-hormone-cortisol-43362

Episode 11: Dealing With Rejection

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Artists are forced to deal with rejection constantly, whether it's from a gallery or something even more personal, it never feels great. Join us as we tackle this issue head on and point you in the right direction. Rejection and criticism doesn't have to mean defeat.

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski

Episode 10: Building An Online Presence

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This week's episode is a kick-off to a series of episodes all about social media! Whether you're a beginner to social media or a seasoned internet vet, this is a beefy foundational episode that is jam packed with value. Learn about 10 different platforms, internet safety, what and how to voice your unique story, and much more!

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski.

Show Notes:

Art Battle / https://artbattle.com/

The Great Northern / https://www.thegreatnorthernsf.com/

Carmela Cucueco / https://www.carmelacucueco.com/

Dilcia Giron / http://www.dilciagiron.com/

Jun Yang / http://aaaaart.com/

Malisa Suchanya / https://www.malisasuchanya.com/

Annie Walker / http://anniewalkerart.com/

Art Attack SF / https://www.artattacksf.com/

Zebulon / https://www.vinylandresinsf.com/

Coffee n Cream Press / https://www.coffeencreampress.com/

XO Bakes / https://www.instagram.com/xobakes/

George Takei's Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/georgehtakei/

Chrissy Teigen's Twitter / https://twitter.com/chrissyteigan

Social Media Platforms and More Mentioned:

Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , YouTube , Twitter

Tumblr , Patreon , Etsy , Twitch , Vero

Creative Pick-Me-Up: Janelle Monae's "Make Me Feel"

This is the first of MANY in a series we like to call "The Creative Pick-Me-Up," where we reveal to you certain things that inspire us, in a bite-sized episode! This week's Creative Pick-Me-Up is centered around Janelle Monae's "Make Me Feel" music video and song, which will be released on April's new album entitled "Dirty Computer." Take a listen!

Show Notes:

Janelle Monae's "Make Me Feel": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGRzz0oqgUE&list=RDtGRzz0oqgUE

Episode 9: Managing Your Time

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This week, we touch upon some important steps for you to stay on top of your long term goals, short term projects and making the best use of your time! Find out the best way we know how to juggle our tasks and fit in what we need to get done! This is especially useful for your creative projects stacked on top of everyday life! 

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski.

Show Notes:

Arc Studios & Gallery: https://www.arc-sf.com

Scott Finn: https://www.scottfinphotography.com/portfolio/G0000NgsPBY7WQGg

Rachel Leibman: https://www.rachelleibman.com/

Su Evers: https://www.suevers.com/

Dianne Hoffmann: diannehoffman.net

Amy Ahlstrom: http://www.amyahlstrom.com/

Joshua Coffy: https://undersong.com/

Wonderland SF: http://www.wonderlandsf.com/

Jeremy Mann: http://redrabbit7.com/

Passion Planner: http://www.passionplanner.com/

Belgica Paola Rodriguez's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Belgicapaola

7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519

Kinetic Arts Center: http://www.kineticartscenter.com/

Message in a Bottle Art Show/ Surfrider Foundation: http://www.messageinabottlesf.org/

Happy Alligator Collective: https://www.facebook.com/happyalligatorartcollective/

Nicc Balce: https://www.robotnicc.com/

Moment App: https://inthemoment.io/

Maker Thursdays at Art Attack: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-thursdays-during-the-castro-art-walk-tickets-40726331554?aff=erelexpmlt

Birdhouse @ Paxton Gate's Curiosities: https://www.facebook.com/events/150162408992119/

 

 

Episode 8: An Interview with Ana Aranda

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Ana Aranda is a published illustrator, commercial illustrator, award and grant recipient and part time instructor at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. "The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra," written by Marc Tyler Nobleman and Illustrated by Ana Aranda, was published in 2017. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Ana and finding out more about her colorful history and training.

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski.

Ana Aranda's Website: http://www.anaranda.com

Ana Aranda's Blog: http://anaranda.com/my-blog/

Ana Aranda's Upcoming Events: http://anaranda.com/events/

Scuola Internazionale d'Illustrazione: http://fondazionezavrel.it/scuola/calendario-corsi/

Shaun Tan: http://www.shauntan.net/

SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: https://www.scbwi.org/

Bologna Children's Book Fair: http://www.bookfair.bolognafiere.it/en/home/878.html

Society of Illustrators: https://www.societyillustrators.org/

Color Dulce Hogar (Color Sweet Home) Solo Show, 2012: http://anaranda.canalblog.com/archives/2012/02/02/23417907.html

"Dancing with Calaveras" live mural at the de Young Museum, 2016: https://vimeo.com/179509402

 

Episode 7: To Love An Artist

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In this special Valentine's episode, Shane & Sonia discuss a topic not-so-often spoken of: loving an artist. What are the quirks? Advantages? Disadvantages? Listen as they dive head first into some fresh insight, and even divulge some more personal info about past relationships. This episode is for artists in relationships, significant others dating an artist, anyone who is/has considered dating an artist or even just the curious. Happy Valentine's day!

Our theme song "Shane and Sonia Ride The Bus" was written and recorded by Shane Izykowski.

 

Episode 6: Jack of All Trades, Master of Some

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This week, Shane and Sonia discuss the myth that a "Jack of all trades is a master of none", and how you can turn your multiple interests and skills into advantages. 

Notes and Things We Mentioned:

Kinetic Arts Center / http://www.kineticartscenter.com/ 

Silvi Alcivar / http://thepoetrystore.net/

3 Fish Studios / https://www.3fishstudios.com/

City Art Cooperative Gallery / http://www.cityartgallery.org/

Secession Art & Design / https://www.secessionsf.com/

Couture Korea Exhibit @ The Asian Art Museum / http://www.asianart.org/exhibitions/couture-korea

Spencer Brown Photography / https://www.spencerbrownphoto.com/

ArtSpan Benefit Art Auction  / https://www.artspan.org/artspan-benefit-art-auction-0

Paxton Gate Curiosities / https://paxtongate.com/curiosities

Paxton Gate  / https://paxtongate.com/paxton/

James Gurney / http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/

Wayne White - Beauty is Embarrassing / http://buy.beautyisembarrassing.com/

Ana Aranda Illustration / http://anaranda.com/