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Paula Telizyn and Fi Marks
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Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives. Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) deliver punchy, bite-sized episodes designed to shake up your creativity. From deconstructing classical views to mastering the modern hustle, get the artistic insight you need in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee. Connect with the artists: www.fimarks-art.co.uk & www.paulatelizyn.com

  1. 2d ago

    Why Your Art Business Needs a Website | Art Crush

    Do you think a social media account is enough to run your art business? Think again! In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into why every professional artist needs a dedicated website—and why relying solely on Instagram or TikTok could be putting your art business at risk. In this episode, we cover: How a professional website builds trust and justifies higher price points for your artwork. Why depending on social media algorithms (and sudden AI bans) leaves your business vulnerable. The pros and cons of WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix for artists. How to structure your home page to turn cold visitors into paying collectors and art retreat attendees. Simple Search Engine Optimization tips to help buyers find your art on Google. Whether you're building your first website or looking to audit an existing one, learn how to turn your online portfolio into a 24/7 sales engine for your art business. 🎧 New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

  2. Jul 25

    How Language, Ambition, and "Talent" Impact Your Art Business | Art Crush

    "You’re so talented!" Sounds like a compliment, right? For many professional artists, it can feel like it erases years of hard work, skill-building, and practice. In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into how the language we use—and the language used about us—shapes our artistic careers, pricing, and confidence. In this episode, we unpack: The Problem with "Talent": Why praising talent ignores the hard work, failure, and skill required to make art. Owning Your Ambition: Why ambition is treated like a dirty word in the art world and how to reclaim it. Ditching the "Little Business" Mindset: How playing small or using diminishing language directly impacts your ability to sell and price your work with confidence. Positioning Your Art: What watch brands, luxury items, and "affordable art fairs" can teach us about value, perception, and positioning. Self-Talk for Artists: How to stop bullying yourself, embrace your skill, and step up without fear of coming across as arrogant. Challenge for Listeners: Check your last three social media posts or email newsletters. What language are you using around your work? Are you building yourself up or playing it down? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🎙️ Connect with us:New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

  3. Jul 18

    Why "Business" Isn't a Dirty Word for Artists | Art Crush

    Is the fear of selling out keeping you from achieving your true potential as an artist? In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into why treating your art like a business is the most empowering move you can make for your career. Many creatives fall into the trap of waiting for the holy grail—believing a top-tier gallery will swoop in, handle all the sales, and make them famous. Fi and Paula dismantle this toxic myth, explaining why relying on luck, raw talent, or third-party representatives is a recipe for disappointment. Instead, they share how taking personal responsibility and defining exactly what success looks like to you can completely transform your artistic journey. In this episode, we unpick: Why handing over all control (and a huge cut of your earnings) isn't the only way to "make it." Why vague goals lead to aimless results, and how to figure out what you actually want. Overcoming the societal pressures of what it means to be a proper or acceptable artist. The straightforward, simple truth about exchanging your valuable art (as a product or service) for a profit. Whether you are tired of underpricing your work on the sidewalk or simply want to feel confident navigating the entrepreneurial side of your passion, this episode will help you put a motor in your boat and steer your own ship. We want to hear from you! What are your biggest questions or struggles when it comes to running your art career as a business? Let us know in the comments. New episodes of Art Crush come out every Saturday. --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

  4. Jul 11

    Overcoming Resistance & Imposter Syndrome with Paula Telizyn | Art Crush

    Have you ever completely fallen out of love with your art? In this special episode of Art Crush, the spotlight turns to co-host Paula Telizyn as she shares her candid, unfiltered journey of returning to professional painting after a long hiatus. Following a life-altering accident in 2019, immense personal shifts, and a transition into artist mentorship, Paula packed away her brushes and publicly declared she was never painting again. Fast forward to today, and she is officially back in her painting pants and gearing up for a major gallery show. Paula and Fi discuss the mental hurdles of getting back to the canvas, dealing with the heavy weight of perfectionism, and why facing creative resistance is a mandatory part of an artist's journey. Paula also unveils her new portrait series, Perception 2026. By painting 30 different women, she explores the powerful gap between how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. If you have ever struggled with imposter syndrome, lost your artistic "why," or wondered if it is too late to return to your creative roots, this episode is your permission slip to start again.What We Discuss in This Episode: Overcoming Creative Resistance: The real, unglamorous truth about stalling, losing your supplies, avoiding the studio, and finally sitting down to paint. Finding Your Authentic Style: Why painting abstract or landscapes wasn't the right recipe for Paula, and how returning to portraiture sparked her true passion. The Perception Project: How Paula is capturing the deeper essence of 30 women and challenging their own self-perceptions through art. The Importance of Art Buddies: Why every artist needs a supportive peer group to break through self-doubt and isolation. The Power of Self-Portraits: A challenge to listeners to paint themselves and confront their own self-image.Links & Resources Mentioned: See the Art in Person: Join Fi and Paula at the Artcore Gallery in Derby, UK, from October 23 to October 30, 2026. Follow Paula's Progress: Watch the "Perception 2026" pieces come to life on Instagram @bored.fruit.donkey or follow her on Facebook. Subscribe, like, share, and comment! Have you ever painted a self-portrait? Did it change how you view yourself? Let us know in the comments below! --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com Paula's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bored.fruit.donkey/

  5. Jul 3

    The Cost of Perfectionism: How to Break the Rules and Paint Your Truth | Art Crush

    Do you ever feel paralyzed by the need to make your art look perfect? In Season 3, Episode 22 of Art Crush, Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn tackle one of the biggest roadblocks for creatives: perfectionism. We discuss how the obsession with photorealism and perfect technique is actually costing us culturally, stifling human expression, and keeping brilliant ideas trapped inside the minds of artists who are too afraid to share them. From unlearning the rigid rules of childhood art classes to building antifragility against armchair critics, Fi and Paula explore why learning to be at peace with your imperfect product is the ultimate key to authentic creativity. Why the education system’s focus on drawing things exactly as they appear ruins our understanding of what art actually is. What we can learn from how children approach learning new skills. How perfectionism is often just a mask for trying to control how other people perceive us. How to let unhelpful critiques roll off your back, especially when they come from well-meaning family members. Why lumpy paint, visible brushstrokes, and so-called mistakes are what will keep human art relevant in the age of AI. Are you struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or an unhelpful mindset? We want to hear from you! Leave a comment letting us know what is holding you back, and we may tackle your creative block (anonymously!) in a future episode. Listen & Subscribe:New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Audible, iHeartRadio, or wherever you stream your favorite shows. --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

  6. Jun 26

    Organizing an Independent Art Show with The Fifty-One Percent Collective | Art Crush

    Have you ever thought about bypassing traditional galleries and putting on your own group show? In Season 3, Episode 21 of Art Crush, host Paula Telizyn sits down with her fellow members of The Fifty-One Percent—an international women’s artist collective featuring Fi Marks (UK), Susan Gardner (UK), Jela Prancic (Toronto), and Paula Telizyn (London, Canada). Together, they are pulling back the curtain on exactly what it takes to organize, curate, and promote an independent, immersive group exhibition from the ground up. As they prepare for their upcoming UK show, The Wild Within, the collective discusses why they stopped waiting for the traditional art world's permission and decided to build their own table. Whether you are an established creator, a marginalized artist, or simply looking to collaborate with local talent, this episode is a blueprint for taking control of your art career. In this episode, we cover: Solo vs. Group Shows: The distinct logistical, marketing, and creative differences between curating your own work and collaborating across borders. Leaving Egos at the Door: How to navigate disagreements, find a cohesive vision (and why naming a show takes forever!), and ensure every artist's voice is valued equally. Bypassing the Gatekeepers: Why you don't need a gallery or a curator to validate your work—and how renting your own space can lead to a better experience for both the artist and the buyer. Designing an Immersive Experience: A sneak peek into the lighting, animation, and audience engagement planned for The Wild Within. About The 51% & The Wild Within: The Wild Within opens on October 23, 2026, at the Artcore Gallery in Derby, UK. Join us for a seven-day immersive art experience! --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

  7. Jun 20

    10 Things the Art World Won't Tell You (And Why We Call BS) | Art Crush

    First of all, THANK YOU! We’ve hit a massive milestone in our listener stats, and we are so incredibly grateful to every single one of you who tunes in, shares the show, and joins the conversation. We aren't here to be the great oracles; we’re here to learn, debate, and navigate the wild world of being professional working artists alongside you. In this episode of Art Crush, Fi and Paula are doing something a little different. We’re reacting to a social media post titled "10 Things the Art World Won't Tell You" and breaking down exactly what's true, what's a defeatist victim complex, and what is just straight-up garbage advice. From the epidemic of chronic underpricing to the realization that "visibility" and "quality" are not the same thing, we are dismantling the myths that keep talented artists broke and hidden in their studios. "There is no Prince Charming or Princess Charming of the art world. It's down to you, unfortunately." — Fi Marks If you've ever felt like your art isn't selling because you aren't following the "trends" or catering to the "tastemakers," this episode is your wake-up call to stop waiting to be discovered and start taking ownership of your art marketing. The list we found includes the following (and there were no bullet points so we can't clearly tell if we've broken up the list properly or not): Irrational pricing breaks young artists before it builds careers Visibility and quality are not the same thingThe artworld is heavily shaped by tastemakersTrends move faster than real tasteSome artists become important because enough people repeat itDeveloping your own eye matters more than following consensusThe best artists usually keep working quietlyTaste is build through curiosity not status. Trusting your instinct is so importantLove the episode? Please leave us a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! It helps other creative entrepreneurs find the show. Be sure to hit follow so you never miss a conversation. Artist Shoutouts & Links: Susan Gardner: The originator of the brilliantly colorful Highland Cows! Check out her incredible work at ⁠Susan-Gardner.com⁠.To learn more about the Seven Sisters story, check these links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Aboriginal_astronomy https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-oldest-story-astronomers-say-global-myths-about-seven-sisters-stars-may-reach-back-100-000-years-151568 --- About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

  8. Jun 13

    Are You Proud to Be an Artist? Unpacking Stereotypes & Self-Sabotage | Art Crush

    Are you truly proud to call yourself an artist, or do you hesitate when people ask what you do? In this episode of Art Crush, artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into the complicated relationship artists have with their own titles. From the romanticized 1950s trope of the "suffering creative" to the modern-day stigma of the flaky, unreliable "paste-eater," society has always projected heavy stereotypes onto the art world. But how many of those limiting beliefs are we, as artists, actually holding onto ourselves? Paula and Fi unpick the deep-seated self-sabotage that stops creatives from stepping into their power as ambitious business owners. They explore why "art as therapy" is a dangerous mindset for a professional, the difference between endless self-reflection and taking actual, physical action, and why you constantly need to return to your why. In this episode, we cover: The Burden of Perception: How the general public, the media, and galleries view artists—and why it needs to change. The "Flaky Artist" Myth: Unpacking where societal stereotypes come from and who benefits from them. Claiming Your Title: Why so many creatives are terrified to proudly say, "I am an artist." Action over Navel-Gazing: How to transition from endlessly examining your mindset to actually putting paint on the canvas. Join the Conversation:We want to hear from you! Are you proud to be an artist? Do you feel respected in your field, or are you fighting against expectations? Leave us a comment or reach out—we’d love to bounce ideas back and forth. Listen & Subscribe:New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday (UK time). If you found this episode helpful, please share it with your artist friends and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Audible, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts! About Art Crush: Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity. Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms. Connect with the hosts: Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠ Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠ Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com

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Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives. Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) deliver punchy, bite-sized episodes designed to shake up your creativity. From deconstructing classical views to mastering the modern hustle, get the artistic insight you need in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee. Connect with the artists: www.fimarks-art.co.uk & www.paulatelizyn.com

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  • Creator
    Paula Telizyn and Fi Marks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paula Telizyn and Fi Marks
  • Show Website
    Art Crush