My Art is My Voice

Rebecca Danger & Tom Ferry

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A podcast about the real experience of being an artist. Each week, we sit down over coffee and talk honestly about the creative life, the challenges, the doubts, the pressure to make money, and what it takes to keep showing up. This is not about perfection or formulas. It's about making art, finding your voice, and figuring it out as you go. New Episodes weekly. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com

1d ago

The Algorithm Doesn’t Care How Good Your Art Is (And What Artists Can Do Instead)

What if the problem isn’t your art—but the system you’re trying to fit it into? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, we talk about the reality of being an artist in a world driven by algorithms and online visibility. We discuss: – Why posting online can feel like “screaming into the void” – The disconnect between the quality of your work and what gets seen – The pressure to turn art into content – And how building your own creative world might matter more than chasing the algorithm This is an honest conversation about what it feels like to create right now—and how artists can move forward without losing themselves in the process. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unseen, or frustrated with social media, this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com #artistlife #creativeprocess #artpodcast #beinganartist #creativity #artbusiness #independentartist #makersgonnamake #creativejourney #authenticcreativity #artiststruggles #artcommunity

46 min
Jun 24

My Artis My Voice. Why Creativity Doesn’t Show Up When You Want It To

Episode 14 of My Art is My Voice is an honest look at what creativity actually feels like—when it’s not flowing. We talk about the reality that creativity doesn’t just “turn on,” and how sometimes it takes days of showing up before anything clicks. Tom shares how he has to sell himself on an idea before it comes alive, and Rebecca talks about the tension between creating for joy and the pressure to turn it into something shareable. This episode explores: Why creativity comes and goes The hidden work behind every finished piece The struggle between art and business How internal language shapes your creative life Why the experience of art might matter more than the outcome If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you “should” be more creative—this conversation is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com #artpodcast #creativeprocess #artistlife #makingart #creativity #artjourney #studiolife #authenticcreators #artpodcast #creativity #artistlife #creativeprocess #artlife #makersgonnamake #creatives #arttalk #processoverproduct #creativityunlocked #artistmindset #creativejourney #artcommunity #authenticcreativity #slowcreating #creativeblock #artiststruggles #makeart #artconversation #creativeflow

48 min
Jun 17

My Art is My Voice. Play, Pressure, and the Truth About Being an Artist

Most people think being an artist is about talent, inspiration, or creativity. It’s not. In this episode, we talk about the part no one really prepares you for—the middle. The repetition. The patience. The moments where nothing feels like it’s working, but you keep showing up anyway. Tom shares what learning clay is teaching him about control, timing, and letting go. Rebecca talks about the tension between creating art and running a business—and how easy it is to feel like you “did nothing” even when you did everything. We also get into: – Why play creates your best work (but can’t sustain it) – The pressure to become “iconic” as an artist – What watching Andy Warhol’s life revealed about success and unhappiness – Why the label “artist” might not even matter – The balance between joy, work, and expectations This is an honest conversation about what it actually feels like to make art in real life—not the highlight reel. If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or unsure if you’re doing it “right”… this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com #artpodcast #creativeprocess #artistlife #makingart #creativity #artjourney #studiolife #authenticcreators

38 min
Jun 10

My Art is My Voice. The Reality of Building a Creative Life Online

What does it really take to grow as an artist—while still dealing with self-doubt, business challenges, and the pressure to keep showing up? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca Danger and Tom Ferry talk honestly about the messy middle of being a working artist. From learning new mediums and navigating creative identity, to the realities of selling art and building a business online, this conversation explores what it looks like to keep going—even when things feel uncertain. In this episode: Learning new skills (and embracing the beginner phase)The difference between making art vs making productsPeople-pleasing and finding your own creative voiceWhy selling art is a skill (not just talent)The power of making a new choice tomorrowGrowth, setbacks, and showing up anywayThe challenge of staying visible in a constantly changing online worldThis is a real conversation about what it means to build a creative life over time. 💬 What’s been harder for you—making the art or learning how to sell it? 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com #ArtistLife #CreativeProcess #ArtBusiness #ArtistMindset #CreativeJourney #MakeArt #SellingArt #CreativeGrowth #RebeccaDanger #TomFerryStudio #ArtPodcast #CreativeLife #ArtistsOnYouTube

48 min
Jun 3

The Collection in the Closet: Lori VanEtta on Silencing Your Inner Critic and Finally Showing Up

What if you spent years making beautiful art and never thought it was good enough to show anyone? In their first ever interview episode, Rebecca and Tom sit down with artist Lori VanEtta for a conversation full of warmth, laughter, and a few things that will quietly stay with you. Lori has taught art across schools and studios, including to people living with dementia — and what she learned about creativity in those rooms will shift something in you. She assembled a body of work, convinced it wasn't ready, until a mentor pushed her toward galleries. She's been showing ever since. We talk about what it means to create with intention — to genuinely want your art to make people feel better — and what happens when you finally silence the inner critic that's been running the show. Lori's answer to that one is worth the listen all on its own. We also get into artist collaboration, the magic that happens when creative people find each other, and yes, we reference Big Magic because of course we do. If you have ever had a collection in the closet — art, writing, ideas, anything — that you haven't shown the world because it isn't ready yet, Lori's story might be the nudge you didn't know you needed. New episodes weekly. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com T om Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com Lori VanEtta’s Website: lorivanettaartist.com

59 min
May 27

My Art is My Voice. Some Days It Rains: Showing Up, Letting Go, and Making It Up As You Go

Bots, burnout, clay, and knitting. Tom and Rebecca get real about control, creative exhaustion, and why some days you just feel like Eeyore.

1h 6m
May 20

My Art is My Voice. The Reality of Being a Full-Time Artist (Markets, Rejection & Starting Over)

This week on My Art is My Voice, we’re talking about the real, unfiltered experience of being a full-time artist. From farmers markets and art walks… to gallery shows and festival rejections… This is what it actually looks like to build a life in art. We dive into: – The ups and downs of selling at markets and shows – Getting accepted into festivals… and rejected the next year – The reality of building (and rebuilding) an art career – The business skills no one tells you that you need – The risks that come with different levels of success – Why trying something new isn’t failure—it’s growth – The emotional weight of feedback (and how not to carry it) – The idea of trading problems… and why you probably wouldn’t – Using AI as a tool in your art business – The truth behind the 10,000 hours of mastery – Finding meaning in the small moments along the way This episode is a reflection on years of living as working artists—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what keeps us showing up. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your progress, or your place as an artist… this conversation is for you. Rebecca's Art Story: https://youtu.be/2CwPwtpneTU Meet the Darlings: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings 🎧 My Art is My Voice Podcast 🌐 rebeccadanger.com

1h 9m
May 13

My Art is My Voice. The Words You Say Are Casting Spells (Artist Mindset Shift)

What if the words you say to yourself are shaping your reality more than you realize? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca Danger and Tom explore the idea of “spell casting”—how everyday language like “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’m so clumsy” can quietly influence your creativity, your confidence, and your life as an artist. They talk about the balance between positive and negative self-talk, the difference between feeling awkward vs anxious, and what it really means to “just show up” even when it’s uncomfortable. This conversation also moves through the emotional side of being a creative—crying, processing, working through frustration—and how art can act as both expression and therapy. Along the way, they reflect on: – The power of self-talk and “spell casting” – Why your inner dialogue matters more than you think – The 10:1 ratio of positive to negative input – Awkward vs anxious (and why it matters) – The challenge of putting yourself out there – “Just show up” as a creative practice – Art as therapy and emotional processing – Working alone vs with other artists – How creativity unfolds in layers – Why the muse shows up when you start moving – Dreaming big vs dreaming realistically This is a real, honest conversation about what it means to be an artist—not just in your work, but in your thoughts. If you’re navigating your own creative path, you’re not alone. 🎧 New episodes weekly 🌐 rebeccadanger.com instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/ The Darlings: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings Tom Ferry's Website: https://www.tomferrystudio.com/ Farmette Fresh Website: https://www.farmettefresh.com/ #artistmindset #creativity #selftalk #creativeprocess #artistlife #makersgonnamake #artpodcast #creativejourney #mentalhealth #selfgrowth #mindsetshift #authenticity #createeveryday #arttherapy #personaldevelopment

1h 2m

A podcast about the real experience of being an artist. Each week, we sit down over coffee and talk honestly about the creative life, the challenges, the doubts, the pressure to make money, and what it takes to keep showing up. This is not about perfection or formulas. It's about making art, finding your voice, and figuring it out as you go. New Episodes weekly. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com

Creator

Rebecca Danger & Tom Ferry
Years Active

2K
Episodes

15
Rating

Clean
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