Art Problems Paddy Johnson

Are you feeling stuck?
Your art isn't selling.
Your opportunities are dwindling.
You're wondering if it's time to throw in the towel.
Let me answer that for you really quick: No.
In this podcast, I talk about what to do when sales are down, and the answer isn't quitting.
It's experimentation in the studio.
Have a listen and let me know what you think.

You know how every other headline for the past year has been about the sinking art market? Well, we're finally starting to see the light.
In this week's episode of the Art Problems podcast, I discuss two fairs and an art show in Chelsea and how art sales are finally on the rise!
Relevant links: Join the Netvvrk membership!

You know what sucks? Feeling like you've been stuck in the same place career-wise for years on end, with no solution insight.
You're tired.
And you're demoralized.
What if I told you I could give you a way to feel better, even if for just a short while?
Well, I've got you.
In this podcast I give you two easy exercises that will help build your confidence AND ease feelings of burn out.
I can't wait to hear what you think!
 
Relevant links:
My free Masterclass, How to Get Seen in the Art World Without the Burnout, taking place this Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:30 PM EST
Interview with Ann Rosen https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eR6X6L-tN/

Heather Bhandari knows artists. She's spent her 25-plus-year career in service of helping them build their careers. She's written books, organized conferences, put together learning centers, taught classes, and helped manage legacies.
And that's why I asked her on the podcast. In our conversation, Heather discusses:
Positive changes to the art world that give her hope for artists.
How there are many paths for artists and they don't all have to be defined by participation in commercial gallery spaces.
Why she sees time management - and a lack of time - as the biggest hurdle for artists today.
This is a podcast you do not want to miss.
 
Relevant links:
Heather Bhandari
Creative Study
Art/Work
Ruby Lerner
Lynn Hershman Leeson

Doesn't the art world drive you nuts?
There are all these rules of conduct you're supposed to follow, but then you're also supposed to know all the times when those rules don't apply. It's like you need the equivalent of a degree in engineering, just to get your foot in the door. (In reality, that degree is probably more like an MFA from Yale.)
Well, today I break down the 10 most common contradictions and give you an advanced guide on how to navigate them.
You'll recognize that the art world's secrets aren't secrets, so much as confusion due to a lack of clear definitions.
And you'll be able to navigate the world more easily towards greater success.
Which is exactly what we want.

Are artists getting the short end of the A.I. stick? Faced with a loss of potential revenue, many artists are questioning the value of A.I. models that train on their artwork to produce artwork for users at no cost. Zero dollars from your labor isn't a good deal.
In this episode of Art Problems, I discuss the short comings of using licensing to deal with A.I. companies acting like bullies stealing your lunch money.
But, I also talk about which text-based platforms are most useful to artists writing artist statements and show off the results of my testing.
No spoilers here, but I'll say this much: An A.I. platform that makes your statement better exists, and it's not ChatGPT!
Relevant links:
The Verge, The New York Times Is Suing Open AI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringementhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/12/27/24016212/new-york-times-openai-microsoft-lawsuit-copyright-infringement
Hard Fork Podcast, Casey Goes to the Whitehouse + The Copyright Battle Over Artificial Intelligence + ChatGPThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casey-goes-to-the-white-house-the-copyright-battle/id1528594034?i=1000633573515
The Ezra Klein Show, How Should I be Using A.I. Right Now?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-should-i-be-using-a-i-right-now/id1548604447?i=1000651164959