Empowering artists to live creatively and to THRIVE while doing so! A Podcast from Emily Jeffords Studio
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Welcome to part two of our creating authentic art conversation: What do you do when someone COPIES your work?
I'm coming to you from Europe today but before we begin this episode, go download the FREE GUIDE TO SELL YOUR OWN WORK.
“How to Sell Art Online”
https://www.emilyjeffords.com/howtosellart
This guide is going to make the whole process of bringing your work to the world clear and inspiring.
Two weeks ago we talked about ways to create authentic art that is pure and from YOUR inspiration
Before we dive into this too far, we need to lay a foundation: EVERYTHING IS A REMIX
Everything builds on something that came before.
Acknowledge the massive amount of inspiration that went into the formation, creation, and execution of your own work.
You and I are part of a long, long lineage of artists building on ideas and working within mediums.
What an honor!
Thoughts travel at the speed of light in our connected world
If your ideas are good, and if you share them (which you should) they WILL travel around at lightning speed and they WILL inspire others.
If your ideas are resonating with you, chances are they will also resonate with something else
This often leads to purchases and buyers and collectors
But it can (and probably will) mean that you also inspire other creatives.
THIS IS A GOOD THING
In order to make any measurable impact on the creative landscape your work WILL impact others
We’re all inspiring each other all the time, and if that includes you and your work, it means your doing something really meaningful.
The collective unconscious has become the collective CONSCIOUS as we become more and more interconnected
Ok, but don’t miss hear me:
I’m not saying “if people copy your work you should be thrilled!” No…. not exactly.
As the creator of your work you are also in charge of protecting your work.
This is not an act of selfishness or fear.
This is an act of valuing and honoring your work and asking others to do the same.
Don’t hide your work feel the need to keep it behind a tall wall. The energy in your work wants to be shared. It wants to be seen and loved and a source of light to others.
Keeping it behind closed doors or hiding it behind a giant watermarked image doesn’t allow it to sing.
If you don’t stand up for the integrity of your work who will?
If you don’t preserve the value and preciousness of your work then who will?
Especially if you are a fine artist or an independent designer… the value of your work is your lifeline - and by proxy, your creative work’s lifeline (if you feel stolen from and abused your work suffers most of all).
Innovate. Always.
In the episode, we talk about practical ways to talk with people who are "copying" your work -- give it a listen if this is a subject that impacts your work.
XO
Emily Jeffords
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Having been in the creative world for quite a few years with a pretty wide audience, I've had the "honor" (lol) of having my work copied many, many times.
In this episode, I get into why copying someone's work is harmful to not only the original artist but also for the person who is being heavily inspired.
We also get into mental shifts and practical tips for creating good, authentic, ORIGINAL art that is going to help your work thrive. Creating work you are proud of and that speaks from your point of view and personal aesthetic leads to great success in your career.
This topic is sensitive, and I want to approach it with love and understanding, but I also want our industry to grow and improve, and the only way we can do that is by exposing our wounds and allowing them to heal.
Keep creating good work. XO
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Shouldn't we be competing? Shouldn't we keep everything locked away and behind closed doors? What if I were to tell you that honesty and transparency in your creative business could be the key to your success? What if I were to tell you that it was my key to success? Would you go for it?
In this episode we hear from 6 women who have been a vibrant and powerful part of my creative community:
Jan McCarthy (http://www.janmccarthy.com/)
Jennifer Allevato (https://jenniferallevato.com)
Katherine Corden (https://katherinecorden.com/)
Lucy Reiser (http://lucyreiser.com/)
Joyce Chiang (https://www.shopjoycechiang.co/)
Sarah Bourne Rafferty (https://www.atwaterdesigns.com/)
After these beautiful artists share their perspective, I dive into the benefits of Community and some ideas to help you form your own.
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xox
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Thursday Aug 22, 2019
Yes, you read that correctly. A path that your creative career can move and evolve through so that you can just create and rest in the knowledge that you and your business are exactly where you need to be!
Where does your business fall right now?
Hobbyist, Emerging Artist, Pioneering Artist, Aficionado, and Creative Maven.
Learn SO much more about each phase in the booklet and video series.
Join us on this journey at EmilyJeffordsLearn.com. You can find all the links to the success path right on the homepage.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Oooo! I LOVE this conversation. Today we're discussing what it means to be an "expert", when you can call yourself one, and how you can up-level really, really quickly.
I'm coming to you from my home studio and this podcast includes a little painting as well!
This episode is sponsored by "The Collective; my brand new, totally beautiful membership for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Enrollment opens August 20th. Learn more at emilyjeffordslearn.com/collective
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Coming back to your creative work can be harder than one might expect. Whether you took a week off for vacation or 20 years to raise a family, your creative work is calling to you, but what do you do when you feel unsure in the process? I'm speaking on this topic from experience today!
links mentioned in this episode:
www.emilyjeffordslearn.com/collective
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
So excited to announce that Season 2 of the Do It For the Process Podcast is returning next Wednesday!
This season is going to be full of good conversations and honest discussion on creative life and entrepreneurship.
See you then! xo
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Instagram is one of the platforms I LOVE most -- and that is, in large part, due to Instagram Stories! Instagram Stories bring community and friendship to the platform. It allows us to connect on a more human and personal level and brings the intimacy of the creative practice right into the hearts and minds of our audience.
In this podcast I offer 5 tips for using this platform really well. Download the guide here.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Can artists make it on their own? I mean, really. We are supposed to be dependent on others and suffering and starving... but no. Nope. I'm having none of that. In this episode, we get into the mindset shifts needed to create a sustainable creative career.
Visit EmilyJeffordsLearn.com to find out more about the podcast, Emily Jeffords, and Making Art Work.
Enrollment will reopen in early 2020.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Making Art Work is OPEN! Visit EmilyJeffordsLearn.com to learn more and to JOIN US!
Your ability to edit photos on the go has NEVER been easier -- but which apps to use? I list my 5 favorite apps, reasons I chose them, and tips to use them well for your own photos!
Get the guide HERE