Art Practice & Promotion in these Weird Times

Join Jen and members of her artist community for a casual and insightful conversation about creating and promoting art in these difficult times. We discuss how to feel that your work has meaning and purpose in these challenging times, how to keep showing up in the studio when things seem dark, and how to keep promoting your work through it all. After being accused of having Trump Derangement Syndrome by an artist for merely hosting this conversation, the topics discussed have even more meaning and relevance.

Today I chat with abstract expressionist painter Natalie Dadamio, who has a very special view on art, art making, and the business of art. We discuss a lot about how art and spirituality intermingle, can heal, and the power of vulnerability and authenticity. Natalie embraced the Artist Alliance's 100 Rejections Challenge, and discusses how it empowered her and opened her up to new possibilities and opportunities.

Follow Natalie on Instagram: @Natalie.Dadamio.art

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Jen talks with Austin based artist Laura Klopfenstein, discussing what it's like to work full time in the science world, be a mom, and create her strange and beautiful pieces (often that contain teeth!). Laura creates collages and paintings that are intricate and curious, often reflecting her science-based life. Her work can be subtly political and often humorous, with subjects about climate change, American over consumption and cultural commentary. Check out Laura's work on her website, or at Jen Tough Gallery.

Laura Klopfenstein's website: www.laklopfenstein.com

Jen Tough Gallery website: jentough.gallery

Join Jen in Santa Fe in October for a 2.5 day workshop: The Tough Method for Artist Success! Sign up at www.jentough.com/santafe2022