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Tough on Art is hosted by Jen Tough, an art dealer based in Santa Fe, NM and founder of the Artist Alliance. This podcast was created with emerging, re-emerging, and mid-career artists in mind. We focus on all things contemporary art, through down to earth interviews and straight forward conversations. Our mission is to make the often opaque and exclusive art world more transparent and a little less daunting.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
How Are You Doing?
Art Practice & Promotion in these Weird Times Join Jen and members of her artist community for a casual and insightful conversation about creating and promoting art in these difficult times. We discuss how to feel that your work has meaning and purpose in these challenging times, how to keep showing up in the studio when things seem dark, and how to keep promoting your work through it all. After being accused of having Trump Derangement Syndrome by an artist for merely hosting this conver...
- May 21, 20221h 13m
Art Heals: Natalie Dadamio
Today I chat with abstract expressionist painter Natalie Dadamio, who has a very special view on art, art making, and the business of art. We discuss a lot about how art and spirituality intermingle, can heal, and the power of vulnerability and authenticity. Natalie embraced the Artist Alliance's 100 Rejections Challenge, and discusses how it empowered her and opened her up to new possibilities and opportunities. Follow Natalie on Instagram: @Natalie.Dadamio.art Are you interested in joinin...
- May 9, 202249 min
Laura Klopfenstein: Science Meets Art
Jen talks with Austin based artist Laura Klopfenstein, discussing what it's like to work full time in the science world, be a mom, and create her strange and beautiful pieces (often that contain teeth!). Laura creates collages and paintings that are intricate and curious, often reflecting her science-based life. Her work can be subtly political and often humorous, with subjects about climate change, American over consumption and cultural commentary. Check out Laura's work on her website, or a...
- Apr 29, 202237 min
Top Ten Mistakes Artists Make
Today Jen Tough dives into the most common mistakes artists make and gives a variety of simple solutions and helpful advice on how to avoid them. The top mistakes are: 1. Out of date website 2. Confusing online name identification 3. Not networking enough 4. Not entering enough juried shows 5. Not having a spreadsheet to keep track of gallery approaches 6. Not having a simple annual marketing plan 7. Not tracking time spent in the studio and time spent on marketing 8. Not interacting enough...
- Apr 15, 202238 min
The Magical Musical World of Gina Tuzzi
Today my guest is Gina Tuzzi, one of my favorite artists (and humans). Gina lives in Blue Lake, California and teaches art at Humboldt State University. Gina was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, has an MFA from Mills College in Oakland, and a BA from Humboldt State University. Gina's paintings are both magical and energetic: her bright saturated palette with complex detailed and dream-like imagery explore a world rich with symbolism with a touch of the psychedelic. Lush with a mix...
- Apr 6, 202242 min
Q&A: How to Get an Art Gallery
In this episode, Jen Tough answers questions from artists about how to get art galleries. Unscripted and off the cuff! Sign up for Jen's April 24th live workshop (via Zoom), "The Tough Method for Getting Galleries". You'll have a chance to ask questions relevant to you and your situation, get email scripts, a spreadsheet template, a printable workbook, and more! Go to JenTough.com to sign up today! Interested in being part of the Artist Alliance's Instagram Challenge? Go to JenTough.com ...
- Mar 31, 202236 min
Over the Rainbow: Marie Cameron
On today’s show, I’ll be speaking to Marie Cameron. Marie Iis a realist painter and mixed media assemblage artist living and working in Los Gatos, California. Her work ranges from large scale realist paintings with images from the natural world, some creating a repetitive kaleidoscopic image, others that involve quiet contemplation such as birds perched on dainty teacups. During the pandemic, Marie created and launched her “Rainbow Project”, where she embroidered rainbows on found vintage pho...
- Mar 24, 202239 min
An Aerial Perspective: Color Field Artist Laurie Blessen
Laurie Blessen lives in San Francisco and focuses on minimalist, color-field monotypes. Her works are bright and bold, with rectangular or square fields bumping against each other while intermingling with more delicate textures and pattern. Reminiscent of aerial views of landscapes and fields, Laurie says she creates with intuition leading the way. She says the “magic happens” when a 1500 pound steel roller presses her designs onto dense paper, and no matter how many prints she pulls, t...
About Tough on Art
Tough on Art is hosted by Jen Tough, an art dealer based in Santa Fe, NM and founder of the Artist Alliance. This podcast was created with emerging, re-emerging, and mid-career artists in mind. We focus on all things contemporary art, through down to earth interviews and straight forward conversations. Our mission is to make the often opaque and exclusive art world more transparent and a little less daunting.
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