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Artsy Friends Podcast

Carolyn Tantanella

We talk about the adventures of a full-time artist, ups and downs of owning a small business, mindset and illustration. Our host, Carolyn Tantanella, owns A Cup of Cloudy where she sells art products (like prints, woven tapestries, coffee mugs, notebooks, calendars and more) in her online shop and at art shows. All curious and creative ears are welcome. Let"s become artsy friends :)

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00:32:54

42: Mural prep + setup tips

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/05/16

Painting a mural soon? Keep these tips in mind as you prepare to paint your large scale artwork. In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast, we discuss how to plan your artwork, transferring the image to large scale, protecting your client's environment, longevity or durability of the art, and more. Want a custom wallpaper mural in your space? Check out my previous work at: https://acupofcloudy.com/custom-illustrations/ and email acupofcloudy@gmail.com to request a quote! ---

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00:39:33

41: My favorite art products to sell (and ones I quit...

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/04/28

Surface design is simply putting your designs on surfaces. As artists, we can put our artwork on many different art products to sell online or anywhere else. In this episode I detail my favorite art products from a business perspective and a few that I no longer offer --and why. ☁️ See the products for yourself at www.acupofcloudy.com/shop ☁️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carolyn-whittico/support

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00:41:00

40: How to know if you have an art style WITHOUT looking

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/03/26

There are tell tale signs of an artist who has a well-defined signature style -- do any of these sound like you? If you experience repeat customers, full-on collectors, a satisfying feeling when you look at your portfolio or any of the other signs discussed in this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast, you may have an art style. If these all sound like foreign experiences to you, then you miiiight want to enroll in Elements of Art Style to build your style before it closes again on 3/31/24

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00:36:12

39: Financial basics of a creative side hustle

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/02/22

The back-end of your creative side hustle is the foundation of your business. We all love the front-facing art style, marketing, social media branding aspects of an art business but finances and legality are the foundations which all of that stand on. In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast we discuss the basic financial definitions and practices every artist needs to stay afloat. If you don't comprehend these, your art business will not grow any bigger than a hobby.☁️Here's the legal

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00:27:56

38: Top 4 lessons learned in 2023

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/01/20

Art, business, and travel meet as we discuss four big things learned this past year. 2023 was a huge learning curve for A Cup of Cloudy as I took on a new premium art product line and went from full time traveler to full on homeowner. I even discovered a little something about you :) Of all the things I discovered, four made the top cut and I know you'll gain insight from them. Make sure to share this episode with your artsy friends and leave a review! ☁️Shop art prints + gifts at

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00:40:46

37: Exactly how to make time for your art

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/12/12

Today you're actively making choices throughout your day that will give you MORE TIME to spend making the art you're ~obsessing~ over in your mind. This episode details exactly what choices, swaps, audits, and mindsets you can adopt to give you your time back. Artsy friends, buckle up for 7 tough love tips that will have you running to your craft cabinet. If you want to read the blog version of this topic from 2019, here it is: https://acupofcloudy.com/2019/01/17/make-more-time-for-art/ ☁️ ---

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00:31:21

36: Tips for displaying art for sale online

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/11/17

There are the basics you always hear: good lighting and flatlays -- but what about listing art for sale? Displaying art online requires special attention to details when you want someone to BUY it, not simply look at it once and scroll on. This episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast covers 6 tips that will have your artwork looking good and finding a forever home. ☁️Shop 2024 calendars until November 22 here: https://acupofcloudy.com/product/2023-calendar/ ☁️ --- Support this podcast:

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00:31:22

35: Presales for beginners

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/10/12

What does it mean to presell something, how are the different ways to do it, and what can you gain from a strategy like this? Listen in and learn from my real life artist examples in this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast. At the end you'll get a prep list you can use as a journal prompt to get you going on your first presale experience. Shop art and view previously presold products at www.acupofcloudy.com/shop ☁️ --- Support this podcast:

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00:25:29

34: Following trends vs your personal brand

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/09/27

Popular subject matter sells. But what's popular now won't be popular forever. And what's popular within your audience may not be popular within a different group of people. So how can you stay true to your interests and build a personal brand, yet achieve those goals of awards and sales? In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast we discuss all of this and more. ☁️ Get art and learn more at www.acupofcloudy.com --- Support this podcast:

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00:43:38

33: Should you go to art school?

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/08/29

Formal art education comes with huge benefits and huge downfalls. Truthfully, no creative NEEDS to go to art school to be fulfilled, successful, or happy with their art practice. But there are many factors to consider when making this big life choice in your creative career. Listen in to my thoughts on being self-taught or formally educated in this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast. ☁️ Shop art at www.acupofcloudy.com --- Support this podcast:

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00:29:00

32: Keeping track of art inventory

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/07/06

I knew it was a good decision to invest in clear protective print sleeves after keeping track of my inventory for a short time. After a year, I knew what my best selling prints were. After two years, I learned which month was my busiest month. Inventory recording and tracking is one of those boring tasks that yields fascinating data -- like taking a personality quiz, but for your art business. In this episode, I'll help you learn to love crunching numbers too. Art is made, is sold, gets damaged, is

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00:30:13

31: Pricing artwork: top things to consider

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/06/16

Forget the confusing formulas. Let's go over what factors actually matter in pricing art and which ones you can ignore (and when). I recount times I messed it up and what I think about when setting prices now. We discuss materials, time, undercharging, reputation, rarity, and signs it's time to raise your rates. ☁️ Join Elements of Art Style to give your art portfolio a visual makeover here: https://acupofcloudy.com/elements-of-art-style-course/ ☁️ Spread the podcast by sharing with a friend! ---

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00:30:35

30: Putting your art on everyday products

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/06/10

What's the first thing to do after you decide to put your artwork on products? Decide on the item specifics, find a supplier and finalize the artwork. Surface design is a lovely avenue many artists take, including myself, and it's a large topic. In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast we discuss the beginning steps of creating a new product with your design on it. ☁️ Shop art prints at www.acupofcloudy.com ☁️ --- Support this podcast:

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00:27:58

29: Practical is a prison and you don't have to be there

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/05/20

Aspirational action gets you better results than practical action!! This mindset shift will make you a risk-taker, change-maker and ultimately reach your goals faster. We also discuss part two of the story of how I acquired a second art business -- a highly aspirational, not very practical move that has been working out great so far. Stay tuned for future juicy details on that. As always check out the blog, shop, and artist freebies at acupofcloudy.com ☁️ --- Support this podcast:

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00:17:39

28: Networking: how it led me to buy a second art...

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Be the one people think of when they need an artsy friend!!! In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast we discuss how being known as an artist and making friends helped me to score a huge deal for A Cup of Cloudy. Networking put me in a position to buy another artist's business at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Tune in for nuggets of pure wisdom, lessons about seeing the signs, and notes on the value of friendship. ☁️ Shop art at www.acupofcloudy.com --- Support this podcast:

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00:32:30

27: Types of artist events to sell your art at

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/04/27

Want to do art pop ups, shows and exhibitions? The best place to start is getting a feel for what types of events there are to choose from so that you can apply to those that are the best fit for you. There are many different artist events. In this discussion we go over the most common categories and how they blend together. Check out The Complete Guide to Your First Art Show mentioned in the episode here: https://acupofcloudy.com/product/complete-guide-to-your-first-art-show/ --- Support this

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00:19:18

26: Top 5 reasons to sell at art shows

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/03/25

Artist side-hustlers, full-time creatives and hobbyists: I'm talking to ALL of you in this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast where I outline the benefits of doing art shows. Art shows are any in-person event where people gather to look at and buy artwork. This could mean gallery exhibitions, craft fairs, pop-ups, vending at festivals and even house shows. If you make any type of fine art, crafts, jewelry, pottery etc you should be doing this as soon as possible. To read the ebook

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00:22:00

25: New perspectives on AI art

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/03/12

Hot takes abound in this episode where I discuss AI artwork, ethics, a new generation of low-barrier-to-entry artists and more. Using artificial intelligence to create images is the latest trend in the art world. It brings up the age old question: what is art? We don't get too philosophical, but we do get serious about how AI is affecting artists, writers, and creatives working today. Tune in to get the scoop. Send love for the podcast by shopping at www.acupofcloudy.com ☁️ and make sure to leave a

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00:21:33

24: Make art that connects people

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/02/15

All art serves as a means for connection. People relate to you as a person when they relate to your images. People use artwork as something to talk about and bond over. So how do you create work worth connecting over? In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast we discuss messaging, appearance and emotion and how you can attract a community around your creativity. As always, support the podcast by shopping at www.acupofcloudy.com ☁️ --- Support this podcast:

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00:14:40

23: How to critique your own work

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2023/01/21

Learn how to judge yourself! Jk I bet you're already a pro 😂 BUT for real: are you analyzing your art in a useful way? In this episode of The Carolyn Whittico Art Podcast I give you 3 big tips for becoming your own best critic. We go over how to make the critique ~actually~ constructive and what measuring sticks to use for progress. If we want better art, we have to measure what is working and not working. Take a listen! ☁️✨ To support the podcast, tell your artsy friends about it! Buy art prints

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