Bastards of Art: Too polished for folk art, too punk for fine art.

First Impression In this episode we follow up on “What are you worth?”  This question has no direct answer but what to c... Read more

Bastards of Art | Episode 62 Good Artist Borrow and Great Artist Steal.How and when to use reference.No one starts off... Read more

Episode 7 Time Managment Did you make time for your personal "Honey do list?"  If you are like most people, the... Read more

Everything you do does not suck, even though it can feel that way. Having an adjustable plan of attack and destination w... Read more

Imitation What is the difference between imitation and mimicking? When an artist copies someone else work, they have no ... Read more

Helpful tips when Talking to a client for commissioned work: Inform the new client on how you operate.  Understand that... Read more

Understanding Money. As artists we work with abstract thinking. We see the world slightly different.  When it comes to m... Read more

Innovation. After social learning from imitation becomes futile, innovation starts to develop. As an artist you will sta... Read more

Bastards of Art | Episode 59 Three PersonalitiesAs you become more of the product and bridge the gap between Art and B... Read more

Unless you are try to be an elusive artist like the infamous Banksy, you need a web page. In this episode, Matt gives a... Read more

Episode 3 Positivity The number one killer of Artist Motivation is self doubt.  Keeping a positive attitude tow... Read more

Don’t Wait for Permission What are you waiting for?  An Invitation from the Art World? It is up to you to put yourself o... Read more

Relieving the Tension in Retention It is Business 101 to know that it is cheaper to keep an existing client than to make... Read more

Episode 9 Hobby vs. Success In the book Devil in Paradise, author Henry Miller said something like "Eventually ... Read more

Episode 6 Whats Your Style? Being and artist is about self expression and standing on the outside of the crowd. ... Read more

Episode 5 Creativity Are you still creative?  Do you feel like a dull pencil when you sit down to work? Episode... Read more

Episode 4 Practice Being a Student Welcome to Bastards of Art, Episode 4.  All artist want to get better. As ar... Read more

Mix It UP!!! Getting stuck with your progression can make art feel like a task.  Creating art should be an adventure. ... Read more

Get Loud! Matt answers some questions about moving to a new market in a different city. It is always scary to get a fres... Read more

Bastards of Art | Episode 61 Darwin Vs EinsteinThe creative person is one of two different creative types:Charles Darw... Read more