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Art Biz Podcast Focuses on Building Artist Confidence and Business Practices

publication · 2026-03-14

The Art Biz podcast has released episode 253, which discusses the challenge artists face in maintaining confidence to execute their business plans rather than acquiring more information. The host, drawing from over five years of teaching planning workshops, identifies common confidence killers like limiting self-talk, perfectionism, and inner critics, and suggests practical builders such as self-care, visualization, affirmations, and documenting accomplishments. The episode is accompanied by promotional images of artworks by Bonny Leibowitz, Patrick Guindon, Jamie Temple, and David Boyd, Jr., showcasing various media and dimensions. Additionally, the host announces a new four-month program called 'Essentials' focused on developing steady confidence, which includes weekly practices, community support, and access to learning modules.

Key facts

  • The Art Biz podcast episode 253 addresses artist confidence in business execution.
  • Common confidence obstacles include self-doubt, perfectionism, and criticism.
  • Suggested confidence-building practices involve self-care, visualization, and tracking wins.
  • Artworks by Bonny Leibowitz, Patrick Guindon, Jamie Temple, and David Boyd, Jr. are featured.
  • A new four-month 'Essentials' program is offered to help artists build steady confidence.

Entities

Artists

  • Bonny Leibowitz
  • Patrick Guindon
  • Jamie Temple
  • David Boyd, Jr.
  • Greta Laundy
  • Paige LaDue Henry
  • Behnaz Ahmadian
  • Paula Blumenfeld

Institutions

  • The Art Gallery, Collin College
  • Art Biz Success

Locations

  • Plano, Texas

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