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The Anxious Episode

Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an interesting discussion this week about anxiety and artists.  

The ladies had a crazy episode in which depression and manic depression were explained and how these mental disorders impact artists.  This week, they focus on anxiety, specifically.  The ladies explain what anxiety is, why artists suffer from it, and some healthy ways to cope.  

Catherine shares her first hand experience with anxiety and how she seeked help and what this involved.  

The ladies end the episode with fun art news about a Hip Hop art exhibit in Baltimore, Maryland.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

The Self Improvement Episode

All of the wonderful artists who shared their wisdom, origins stories, and techniques on Off the Easel inspired this episode.  

This week, Catherine Moore and Skye becker-Yamakawa dive into methods of Self Improvement for artists young and old, amateurs and seasoned pros.  We explain why these techniques are helpful and how you can benefit from them.  They range anywhere from 30 paintings in 30 days to limited palettes, and so much more. 

The episode ends with a humorous story about a lost pair of glasses,  the SFMOMA, and a couple of teenagers.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

The Seriously Whimsical Nathan Durffee

This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore have a delightful conversation with seriously whimsical Nathan Durffee.  Nathan explains his journey to becoming an artist, his experiences collaborating with other artists, and so much more. 

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

No Gallery? No Problem? Art Selling Strategies for Everyone

The sales model for selling art has changed.  Artists are unable to make a living by only selling art through a gallery.  So, what do we do? 

Find out this week on Off the Easel.  Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa explain 9 different strategies used by the new art buying market. 

The ladies also discuss practical steps to getting your art business in order as well as a list of famous successful artists who did it without a gallery.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

What's Coming Up Later This Year on Off The Easel!!

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

New Year, New You

Set goals for your art career and the new year.  Skye and Catherine discuss the benefits of setting goals and following through to further your art career.  Are your goals too lofty?  WIll you achieve all you can this year and beyond?

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Have you ever painted on something other than wood or canvas?  Have you tried painting on a planter, jacket, or fence.  

This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa, and her guest host J.L.King discuss the concept of  functional art.  They talk about painting on vinyl records, skate decks, and so much more!  

The ladies end the episode with an art news segment about Mr. Doodle and the creation of his Artist Estate.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Do You Paint Pretty Art?

What is beauty in art?  Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they surprise themselves with the true definition of beauty in art.  

The episode ends with an Art News special about the closing of a long standing art institution in the Bay Area.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/