The FASO Podcast

Learn the business of visual art from today's finest artists and art marketers.

The FASO Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by FASO, with 191 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

FASO hosts The FASO Podcast, a arts show with 191 episodes published.

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  Episode #191

  191 The Art of Teaching Art — The Studio that Pays for Itself

  Aug 12, 202643 minS15

  Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- Most artists don't plan to teach. They plan to paint. To show. To sell. Teaching comes later; sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of desperation, and sometimes almost by accident. But here's what every artist in today's episode will tell you: once they started, something unexpected happened. Teaching didn't just pay the bills. It changed them. Today we're talking about the studio that pays for itself: the teaching side of an artist's career that rarely gets discussed openly. How do you start? When are you ready? How does it actually make you money? And what does it give back that has nothing to do with money at all? Six artists. Six different paths into the classroom. All of them still painting, still teaching, and still surprised by what one has done for the other. Episodes mentioned: 77 Aaron Westerberg 104 Thomas Schaller 116 Liz Haywood-Sullivan 159 Barbara Jaenicke 174 Matthew James Collins 179 Tanner Steed

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  Episode #189

  189 Discipline — Do It Because You Cannot NOT Do It

  Jul 22, 202638 minS15

  Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- Every artist knows the romanticized version of the life of the artist: the gallery shows, the canvas, the hours of creation. But the artists who actually make it will tell you something different. They'll tell you about the days when they didn't feel like showing up. The months without sales. The phone calls they had to turn down. The routines they built not because they were inspired, but because inspiration alone was never going to be enough. Today's episode is about the one thing that quietly separates working artists from wishing artists: discipline. Because it was never about talent. Not luck. Not even passion, even though that helps. Discipline . We've pulled together some of the most honest moments from past guests on what it actually looks and feels like to build a creative life from the ground up and keep it standing in the long run. Episodes Mentioned: 126 Scott Tallman Powers 137 Chris Krupinski 139 Jeff Legg 167 Stephanie Marzella 175 Emma Kalff 184 Jennifer Balkan

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  Episode #188

  188 Tony DAmico — Never Stop Learning

  Jul 13, 202653 minS15

  Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For today's episode we sat down with fine artist Tony D'Amico. Tony is a full-time representational painter and draftsman based in southern Connecticut whose work spans cityscapes, landscapes, coastal scenes, interiors, and everyday local subjects, all unified by his obsession with light, atmosphere, and strong design. He began his journey in art as a child, later studying graphic design, working as a commercial artist and technical illustrator, and eventually running his own marketing and design firm before transitioning gradually into fine art. Plein air painting transformed both how he sees and how he paints, forcing him to simplify quickly, capture specific moments in changing conditions, and infuse his studio work with authentic memories of place, light, and atmosphere. Tony is highly intentional in planning his compositions—often using thumbnails, photography, and Photoshop—to design compelling paintings that go beyond mere realism and invite viewers into a story. Drawing from his marketing background, he emphasizes that artists must learn to present and promote their work, build relationships with collectors and galleries, and accept rejection as a motivator rather than a verdict. For aspiring artists, he stresses persistence, continuous learning, good materials, honest self-critique, and the understanding that developing a true artistic voice and career can easily take a decade or more. Finally, Tony tells us about his upcoming shows and his revised book! Tony's FASO site: tonydamicofineart.com/ Tony's Social Media: instagram.com/tonydamicofineart/ facebook.com/tony.damico.524/ Tony's Book: tonydamicofineart.com/books

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  Episode #187

  187 Maureen Dunlap — Set Yourself Apart

  Jul 8, 202654 minS15

  Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- To start off the season, we sat down with fine artist and former software developer Maureen Dunlap. Maureen shares how a childhood immersed in traditional oil painting, guided by mentor Arthur Maynard, eventually wound its way through typography, photo typesetting, and front-end development before circling back to a full-time art career. Maureen talks about rebuilding her painting practice after years away, moving from fast alla prima pieces to highly detailed, indirect paintings that draw on Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Pre-Raphaelite, and Baroque influences. She describes her richly layered seascapes, lace-draped still lifes, and narrative figurative works that often live in ornate vintage or trompe l’oeil frames, all infused with her whimsical titles and maximalist sensibility. Maureen also opens up about the realities of being a full-time artist later in life, balancing joy and financial stability, diversifying income with small works and jewelry, navigating social media and online sales, and her growing desire to teach the next generation of painters. Maureen's FASO site: maureendunlap.com/ Maureen's Social Media: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083217888057 instagram.com/maureenjdunlap Maureen's Jewelry Store: instagram.com/the.wonder.cabinet

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  Episode #186

  186 Lori Woodward — Why Your Art Isn’t Selling (Yet) and How to Change That

  Jun 24, 20261h 59mS14

  Join our next FASO Show Live! https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-show Learn the magic of marketing with us here at BoldBrush! boldbrushshow.com -- For our season 14 finale, we sat down with artist and veteran art-marketing writer, Lori Woodward. Lori shares how she went from burnout after art school to rebuilding her skills through workshops, portrait commissions, and writing for major magazines and art organizations. She explains how learning directly from successful peers, mentors, and collectors shaped her understanding of how the art market really works, which is very different from generic marketing advice. Lori breaks down the impact of the 2008 recession, why so many galleries and careers collapsed, and why today’s market, despite economic anxiety, is fundamentally healthier and full of new, younger collectors. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes that no amount of marketing can replace a cohesive, competitive body of work, consistent production, and a recognizable voice that develops only through years of painting, experimenting, and failing forward. She gives practical guidance on pricing, working with galleries, outdoor shows, email lists, and social media, stressing that real relationships and in‑person experiences now matter more than chasing algorithms. Ultimately, Lori encourages artists to build a realistic vision, move slowly but steadily, and design a career that fits their personality—whether that means becoming a local favorite, a gallery regular, or a small‑scale, part‑time professional who still sells meaningful work. Sign up for Lori's Newsletter: loriwoodward.com/email-newsletter Lori's FASO Site: loriwoodward.com/ Lori's Social Media: instagram.com/woodwardartist/ Lori's Article about Pricing: https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/how-to-price-consistently-for-art-sales-success Lori's Blog: loriwoodward.com/blog

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