In her first ever call-in episode, Sari answers a listener question about the desire to make visually appealing work that also comments on societal issues in an effort to bring about real change.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the third and final installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss "Get The Picture" by Bianca Bosker. This book is joyous journey into the art world via Bosker, a journalist who takes on multiple art adjacent roles (such as a gallery assistant, museum security guard, studio assistant and more) as she immerses herself into the mysterious and insular worlds of creating, selling, collecting and viewing art. Megan and I thoroughly cherished this read and I hope you enjoy our conversation about the book.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Get The PictureFollow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari speaks with friendship coach and author Danielle Bayard Jackson about how creatives can approach friendships that blend personal and professional motives. Danielle is the author of a new book, Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and & Art of Conflict & Connection in Women’s Relationships.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show!This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Buy Danielle's bookFollow Danielle on TikTok: @thefriendshipexpertListen to Danielle podcast, Friend Forward

Sari discusses how reaching goals as an artist requires patience and the willingness to commit to a small step-by-step journey.I want to hear from you! I'm taking voicemail questions for an upcoming mailbag episode, so if you have a question for me, dial (512) 856-4538 to record your message via Google Voice. I may play/answer your question on the show! This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art School.There are a few spots remaining for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain! 🇪🇸 Click here to learn more about this dream art trip to the south of Spain.Email Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari is joined by Megan E. Collins for the second installment of their Summer Book Club series as they discuss Your Brain On Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.This 2023 book is a fascinating peek into the science of neuroaesthetics and how art impacts our lives in myriad ways. I hope you enjoy our conversation and stay tuned for the third and final Summer Book Club next month as we discuss Bianca Bosker’s new book, Get The Picture, a first-hand account of an outsider’s journey into the art world and beyondThis episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari discusses how putting limitations on ones creative pursuits can actually be beneficial when building for a long-term art practice.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSign up for my upcoming painting retreat in Spain

Sari is joined by cultural insights expert Megan E. Collins for their second annual Summer Book Club series. This month's pick is W. David Marx's 2022 book Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion and Constant ChangeWe really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend for readers looking to take a deeper look at the hierarchies in our society and how status tiers inform cultural capital.In our conversation, we hone in on how Status and Culture applies to modern day internet culture and of course, we discuss the applications of the book to the art world.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Megan:TikTok @VirgoLikeBeyonceInstagram: @TheManicuredShelf

Sari chats with Chicago-based art therapist Pierra Brown about her profession, how she got into art therapy, and some misconceptions associated with the practice.This episode is sponsored by my book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Pierra (@pierrad.b): Instagram, TikTok

Sari is joined by artist/creative Brit Chida to discuss their abstract diagrams and the message of healing and emotional vulnerability behind the work. As Brit describes their art on their website, Brit “makes art as a way to heal and offer back to their community some gifts of resilience.”This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:For a special 20% off discount on Brit's prints, use code NSA20Brit Chida IGhttps://britchida.com/ Patreon - Brit Chida Learn painting from Brit: https://www.easydoesitart.com/

Sari addresses the reality for artists that making subpar work is a part of the process and must be dealt with in order to improve.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari chats with her friend and fellow Austin artist and gallery owner Ella Nilsson about making the most out of an art space for creating art and exhibiting.Ella is a great example of an artist wearing multiple hats as she not only has her practice, but she also owns and operates Hangar Art Studios in Austin and worked for 15 years at Ikea as a design manager.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artCheck out my blog to view the product recommendations that Sari and Ella discussYou can follow Ella on Instagram or visit her website.Also, you can check out her work (and some of mine!) at Hangar Art Studios, located at 3625 Mencheca Road, Suite 101 Austin, Texas 78704. Their website is www.hangarartstudios.com.

Sari discusses the topic of cringe: how our tendency to experience that emotion comes out of a societal desire to maintain group cohesion, and why she believes embracing a certain level of cringe is necessary to have a steady art practice. Sari also talks about some of the cringe she's experienced as an artist online and her tips for overcoming the feelings of fear and embarrassment that can follow us as creatives.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari discusses the myth that artists have to attend art school to be legitimate. She weighs the pros and cons of art school, how she came to major in fine art, and how artists can continue their painting education outside the confines of an institution.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) The book is out June 18This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry Art and my online art school, Not Sorry Art SchoolEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari answers your questions about painting retreats: how she got involved teaching them internationally, what happens at one, what materials to bring, what experience is needed etc. She also discusses these events from the instructor perspective so that artists interested in teaching can learn how to start teaching retreats themselves.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSari's next painting retreat (September 30-October 7 in Spain)

Sari speaks with Gamblin product expert Mary Tevlin on the intricacies of painting mediums and the myriad ways that artists have approached oil painting throughout history. Mary shares her product knowledge about solvent and solvent free options so that artists can be fully informed on their brush cleaning choices and understand what might work best for them.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :)This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Contact MaryGamblin's websiteGamblin IG

Sari speaks with Natural Earth Paint founder Leah Fanning on her journey to creating a safe and eco responsible painting product line, the health risks associated with traditional acrylics and solvents, and how artists can make small changes in their routines to benefit themselves and the environment.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Natural Earth Paint website Natural Earth IGEco-SolveNatural AcryliksNatural Varnish

Sari discusses the often overlooked impact that intentional observation can have on artists and non-artists alike.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:It's Not Easy Seeing Green: The Himba people of Namibia

Sari chats about how limitations in an art practice can be helpful in uncovering style and setting us apart as artists.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_art

Sari chats with Erika Lamar of Flynn Craft House about balancing her duties as a full-time artist and high school art teacher.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Follow Erika: IG, Website, YouTube

Sari discusses how French philosopher Pierre Bourdieu's seminal book, Distinction, has influenced her thoughts about taste and how having (or lacking) cultural capital influences how a person and their work is received by the world.This episode is sponsored by my upcoming book, Modern Still Life: From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls, which you can pre-order now :) This episode is also sponsored by Not Sorry ArtEmail Sari at notsorryart@sari.studioFollow Sari: @not_sorry_artSHOW NOTES:Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste by Pierre Bourdieu