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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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62: Mood over message

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2026/01/08

☁️Like the podcast? You'll love the Patreon. Join ⁠our Artsy Friends Patreon⁠ group for exclusive videos.The mood of a piece of art is what hits you first and affects you most strongly. What mood does your artwork put the viewer in? Let's discuss what the power of emotion is in a piece of art and how you can tweak your work to feel different.☁️ Leave a rate and review! It helps the podcast grow!☁️ Shop art at ⁠acupofcloudy.com⁠☁️ Sign up for ⁠artist email updates⁠ from meHosted by Carolyn

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00:35:08

61: Priorities during a time crunch

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/12/12

☁️Like the podcast? You'll love the Patreon. Join our Artsy Friends Patreon group for exclusive videos.Not everything gets to be a priority. One thing has to come first. As artists, our flexible(ish) gig-economy work life makes this complicated. Let's talk about the strategy behind how I choose which things get to be first in line during seasons where there are a lot of tasks demanding attention.☁️ Leave a rate and review! It helps the podcast grow!☁️ Shop art at acupofcloudy.com☁️ Sign up

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00:29:26

60: Embracing the night shift

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/10/22

☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the ⁠Artsy Friends Patreon⁠ group. Join for exclusive artist videos.Let's talk about that second wind, or the weird wave of inspiration you get at 1am when everyone else has gone to sleep. I call this the night shift. As creatives, we have to take advantage of these moments, even if they strike at inconvenient times. It's actually the most efficient way to get stuff done, although it seems chaotic.☁️ Please leave a rate and review! It helps the podcast

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00:37:52

59: Big dreams

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/08/13

☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the Artsy Friends Patreon group. Join for exclusive artist videos.You likely have big goals, bigger dreams, and an unclear way to get there. Welcome to the club. In today's episode we're discussing some of my past dreams, current dreams, and failures. We also talk about the concept of following your dreams as it relates to creatives in today's landscape. And you'll get journal prompts to guide you into achieving the milestones you want in your art

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00:24:26

58: Commissions vs. prints

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/07/29

☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the Artsy Friends Patreon group. Join it today. One-off custom artwork or unlimited print runs: which makes more money? In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we're comparing the two income streams. Personally, I have done both and I know that BOTH can make you a great income as an artist -- under the right circumstances. It's a nuanced topic. If you're exploring either of these as an income source this year, you'll want to tune in. ☁️ Shop

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00:37:20

57: Attention to detail

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Being detail-oriented will make you a better artist, small business owner, and friend. Giving attention to the small stuff shows you care. It shows you take pride in your work. Details are what separate a knock off from an original piece. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we discuss all things details and how you can use them to make a difference with your art.☁️Read the photoshoot blog post☁️Watch that Tiktok video on observational skills☁️Shop artwork at A Cup of CloudyLike the

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00:33:38

56: Document your progress

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Small beginnings and messy middles are more than stepping stones on the way to the top. This period likely takes up the majority of your art journey. Which is why you shouldn't wait until you've "made it" to start photographing, writing about, and documenting your progress. There are tangible reasons to document and share your artist journey too: building an audience, fostering connection, and of course, nostalgia. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast we get into

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00:34:48

55: Navigating art studios

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Where you work can drastically change how you work and what kind of art you can produce. So let's talk about art studios. Whether you're carving out space in the nooks and crannies at home or you have a beautiful 1000 sq ft loft, this episode will provide insights for your creative process. ☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the Artsy Friends Patreon group. Join today for exclusive videos.☁️ Art studio blog post☁️ Find Carolyn's artwork at A Cup of CloudyHosted by Carolyn

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00:30:33

54: You won't make it if... (part 2)

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Here's more tough love for any aspiring artists out there: this episode is all about what mindset pitfalls to avoid. I'm only giving to you straight because I love you. I trust that you can handle it! The episode got a little long, so look for part 1 before this one if you missed it. ☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the Patreon group. Join us in the community here.☁️ Take Elements of Art Style class here.☁️ Follow Carolyn on Instagram @acupofcloudy☁️ Shop artwork at A Cup of CloudyHosted

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00:34:11

53: You won't make it if... (part 1)

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Avoid these mistakes if you want to make it as a full time artist, a creative freelancer, or a crafty business owner. This episode is chock full of mindset tips and tough love. I'm only giving it to you straight because I love you. I trust that you can handle it! The episode got a little long, so I cut it in half. Look out for part two next! ☁️ Like the podcast? You'll love the Patreon group. Join us in the community here.☁️ Follow me on Instagram @acupofcloudy☁️ Find the show schedule on A

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00:31:23

52: Three focus areas of successful artists (in order)

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/02/24

The order you do things in matters. Hindsight is a clear 20/20 vision and looking back, my art journey moved a lot slower because I focused on marketing before focusing on my product. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we're reviewing the three focus areas of any artist in business: product, marketing, and delivery. In that order. ☁️Need to go back and refine your product? Elements of Art Style is open now! Price goes up on March 15th, so don't hesitate. ☁️Like the podcast

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00:39:35

51: Make art worth talking about

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/02/05

There's no such thing as bad press. But the best press is free. And for artists, word of mouth is the most top-tier advertising you could ever hope for. Getting people talking about your artwork, sharing it with each other, and making commentary about it is the fastest way to get "press." Especially in the age of digital media and going viral, which makes sharing artwork much easier than it was in previous generations. But it's more than advertising. It's also making work

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00:39:26

50: Year in review and 2025 goals

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2025/01/18

As artists and business owners, it's time to review the progress (and pitfalls) of the previous year. 2024 was a year of refinement at A Cup of Cloudy: a lot less batshit crazy action and a lot more elbow grease. Take a look behind the scenes and enjoy. ☁️Plan your year Artsy Friends Patreon video ☁️Custom artwork from A Cup of Cloudy ☁️Personal year review video on Pinterest

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00:35:55

49: Decide to cut off your options

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/12/27

In 2018 there was a moment where I decided I would make being an artist my career. This wasn't the same day I realized I could make money with art; it wasn't the same day I quit my job. It was it's own moment, filled with bitterness and jealousy. But without that experience, I would never have reached where I am today: a full-time artist and crafter with my own home studio. Have you made the decision to make art your career? Or are you still one foot out the door? This is what we're talking about

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00:33:38

48: Find an audience you love and that loves you back

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Relationships are about attracting AND chasing. The same is true for your relationships with your collectors. In this episode of Artsy Friends, we're going over how to know who would be interested in your type of artwork, where to find them, and how to truly connect with those people. Remember that people buy from people and everyone in your audience will be a human being!☁️ Shop Carolyn's artwork ☁️ Blog post on personal brand ☁️ Elements of Art Style course Make sure to leave a review and share

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00:46:37

47: My artist timeline so far

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Your art journey can be slow-going or lightning speed. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, I'm giving the details of my artist timeline: when I started creating art, when I decided it would be more than a hobby, when I went full-time -- all of it. Plus we get into some serious tips on how to speed your art journey up. Spoiler alert: mine took forever and it really didn't have to. ☁️ 2025 Wall Calendars ☁️ Tapestries from the festival ☁️ Artsy Friends Patreon group --- Support this

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00:28:17

46: Saving money in your art business

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/10/22

When the budget gets tight you have two options: make more money or cut expenses. In this episode of the Artsy Friends Podcast, we're talking about reducing costs and spending less. Not sure what to eliminate from the budget of your art business? This episode is for you. ☁️Artsy Friends Patreon: www.patreon.com/artsyfriends ☁️Sign up for emails: www.acupofcloudy.com ☁️IG: www.instagram.com/acupofcloudy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsy-friends/support

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00:33:04

45: Artsy Friends Patreon

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/09/01

Surprise! I've changed the name of the podcast AND started a Patreon group under the same name: Artsy Friends. Let's spill the tea on the motivation behind the podcast change, and what this new group will be about. Hint: learning art business and making artist friends. ☁️ ARTSY FRIENDS PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/ArtsyFriends?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator ☁️Find artwork at www.acupofcloudy.com/shop ☁️ Complete Guide to Your First Art Show ebook:

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00:39:04

44: Be known as the artsy friend

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/07/30

Reputation plays a large role in your art journey whether you like it or not. You also are building that repair every day (whether you know it or not). In this episode we discuss HOW to intentionally craft your image as the artsy friend in order to attract opportunities, not chase them constantly. When people see you as the go-to person for creativity, your journey to becoming a full-time artist gets a lot easier. ☁️Shop art at www.acupofcloudy.com/shop ☁️Join the email list at

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00:39:03

43: Feeling misunderstood as an artist

Artsy Friends Podcast ·

2024/06/29

You might not be surrounded by people who uplift you or encourage you to go down the artist's path. In this episode we discuss why people express negativity towards your art goals, mindset shifts around art as a career, and finding advice that actually moves you forward. If you're feeling doubtful about being an artist, this one's for you. Sticker Mule Link: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=4374426701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite ☁️Sign up for emails at www.acupofcloudy.com ---

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