Art Talk with Silver

Are you happy with what you're doing? How going with your gut when making decisions can lead to a better, more fulfilling life.  Let's Talk.   Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.

Are you working on your resolutions for the coming year? Today I share an exercise that will help you kick-start your new productive rhythm. Let's Talk.

Would an award matter if there was no one watching? No one to show it to? …and why are awards so important? Is there something bigger we need to attain before we get there? One thing leads to another. Maybe we just need to focus on the next step instead of the end game. Let’s talk.   Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.   PS: I’m coming to Europe in April 2019 to host three workshops. Tickets are limited and are now available for sale. Head over to www.silvertoons.com/events and get yours today.

What’s stopping you from reaching your dreams? Does it feel like more and more doors are closing in? How can you build your audience? …And will anyone care? How can a child teach us to move forward? …and can I sing? Let’s talk. Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons. PS: Join me and Ânia Marcos (my Event Coordinator) for a live session on January 22nd, 9am PST, where we will talk about the 2019 Level Up workshops we’re organizing in Europe and answer all your questions!

How much should I charge for my work? Why am I not getting job offers? …and is my portfolio helping or just getting in the way? Let’s talk.   Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons. PS: Join me and Ânia Marcos (my Event Coordinator) for a live session on January 22nd, 9 am PST, where we will talk about the 2019 Level Up workshops we’re organizing in Europe and answer all your questions!

Now more than ever, we live in a world where everything is urgent. We often feel like if we don’t hurry up and hustle, we’re falling behind.  …but is rushing the best solution? By falling into the FOMO (fear of missing out) spiral, we end up missing our on what truly matters. How can we set ourselves up for productivity? Let’s talk. Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.   PS: I’m coming to Lisbon, Portugal, on April 13th, 2019 for a Workshop. Tickets are limited and are now available for sale. Head over to www.silvertoons.com/workshops and get yours today.

On today’s Art Talk, I interview Nasrin Sheykhi, an Iranian Caricature Artist who left her country to pursue an art career in the United States. How can you kickstart a career when you have no money, no resources; don’t speak the language; have little to no support and living in a cultural environment that sets you up for settling and not fighting for your dreams? ….just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible.  Let’s talk.   Find Nasrin’s work: https://www.instagram.com/nasrinsheykhiart/ Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons. PS: I’m coming to Lisbon, Portugal, on April 13th 2019 for a Workshop. Tickets are limited and are now available for sale. Head over to www.silvertoons.com/workshops and get yours today.

Let’s face it: Art School is expensive. The question is, is it really necessary to go through a brick and mortar art education if you want a career in the Industry?  Today, I’ll share practical steps and exercises you can do to accelerate your artistic growth. Let’s talk.   Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons. PS: I’m coming to Lisbon, Portugal, on April 13th 2019 for a Workshop. Tickets are limited and are now available for sale. Head over to www.silvertoons.com/workshops and get yours today.

Today Kimberly Hooper, Regional Manager of Kaman’s Art Shoppes, and I discuss:   What is Kaman’s At Shoppes and how can it help artists? What does Kaman look for on a Caricature Portfolio? When is hiring season? …and what makes you hirable?   Learn more about Kaman’s Art Shoppes at kamansjobs.com Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.   PS: I’m coming to Lisbon, Portugal, on April 13th, 2019 for a Level Up Workshop. Tickets are limited and are now available for sale. Head over to www.silvertoons.com/workshops and get yours today.

As artists, we often worry about how we can we get better at our craft. But are our worries justified, or are we simply wasting energy wishing for things we can’t really control? Maybe there’s another option. Let’s talk. Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.   PS: I’m coming to Lisbon, Portugal, on April 13th 2019 for a Workshop. Tickets are limited and are now available for sale. Head over to www.silvertoons.com/workshops and get yours today.

As an artist, dealing with rejection can be hard. …but what defines rejection? Is rejection a sign to stop? And how can we move forward after being rejected? Let’s talk. Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.

What does it mean to really fail?  Is a bad drawing a failure if it brings you closer to your goal?  Maybe we’re looking at it all wrong. Let’s talk.  Check the art that accompanies this episode as well as all previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.

We all go through bad moments in our lives. It's never easy. Maybe we can't change the hand we've been dealt in life, aren't we in charge of how we react to it? Let's talk.   Art has value, protect what is yours. Check all previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.   PS: In case you'd like to listen to Art Talk 17 - Artistic Depression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu8PGCgd3lI

Do you sometimes struggle to create? In a world where everyone is busy and running around all the time, it's easy to think that if we're not doing the same, we're left behind.  ...but what if the opposite is true? Today, I'll share my secret to rejuvenate creativity. Let's talk!

Everyone is good now: with a couple of clicks, you're immersed in an online world where any artist seems better than you. The feeling is overwhelming: is there even room for you in this industry? Do you fit in there? You're not alone. Sometimes, I also feel like an imposter. The question is, how do we deal with this feeling? Let's talk. Check all previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.