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The FASO Show Compiles 100 Episodes of Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Artists

publication · 2026-03-30

The FASO Show, hosted by Laura Arango Baier, released a special compilation episode featuring advice from over 100 interviews with working painters on how to become a full-time artist. The episode, available on the BoldBrush network, presents back-to-back clips from past guests, organized thematically: making the leap, putting in the work, finding your voice, treating art as a business, discipline, community, and self-care. Guests include Shanna Kunz, Cindy Baron, Philippe Gandiol, Tanner Steed, Grace DeVito, Christine Code, Chris Krupinski, Thomas Schaller, Paul Batch, Kim Casebeer, Erik Koeppel, Emma Kalff, Barbara Jaenicke, Stephanie Marzella, Ginny Butcher, Scott Tallman Powers, Liz Haywood Sullivan, Kyle Stuckey, S.C. Mummert, and Robert Goldman. Key advice emphasizes persistence, daily practice, authenticity, price consistency across galleries, balancing studio and business time, and seeking mentorship. The episode also promotes an upcoming FASO Show webinar on September 10 with guest Daniel Gerharts. The compilation serves as a resource for artists navigating the challenges of a creative career.

Key facts

  • The FASO Show released a special compilation episode featuring advice from over 100 interviews with artists.
  • The episode is hosted by Laura Arango Baier and is part of the BoldBrush network.
  • Advice is organized into themes: making the leap, hard work, finding your voice, business, discipline, community, and self-care.
  • Guests include Shanna Kunz, Cindy Baron, Philippe Gandiol, Tanner Steed, Grace DeVito, Christine Code, Chris Krupinski, Thomas Schaller, Paul Batch, Kim Casebeer, Erik Koeppel, Emma Kalff, Barbara Jaenicke, Stephanie Marzella, Ginny Butcher, Scott Tallman Powers, Liz Haywood Sullivan, Kyle Stuckey, S.C. Mummert, and Robert Goldman.
  • Key advice includes never giving up, practicing consistently, being authentic, maintaining price consistency, and balancing studio and business tasks.
  • The episode promotes a FASO Show webinar on September 10 with guest Daniel Gerharts.
  • The compilation is available on the BoldBrush website and podcast platforms.
  • The episode aims to provide a one-stop pep talk for aspiring full-time artists.

Entities

Artists

  • Shanna Kunz
  • Cindy Baron
  • Philippe Gandiol
  • Tanner Steed
  • Grace DeVito
  • Christine Code
  • Chris Krupinski
  • Thomas Schaller
  • Paul Batch
  • Kim Casebeer
  • Erik Koeppel
  • Emma Kalff
  • Barbara Jaenicke
  • Stephanie Marzella
  • Ginny Butcher
  • Scott Tallman Powers
  • Liz Haywood Sullivan
  • Kyle Stuckey
  • S.C. Mummert
  • Robert Goldman
  • Laura Arango Baier
  • Daniel Gerharts
  • Dr. Eric Mizell
  • Clint Watson
  • Wayne Tebow
  • Michelangelo
  • Rembrandt
  • Vermeer
  • Thomas W Schaller
  • Liz Haywood-Sullivan
  • Wayne Thiebaud
  • Clint
  • Aaron Schuerr
  • Aaron Westerberg
  • William Schneider
  • Shuang Li
  • Brian Bateman
  • Jeff Legg
  • Kim Lordier

Institutions

  • The FASO Show
  • BoldBrush
  • FASO
  • Nike
  • Art Calendar Magazine
  • Plain Air Painters of Chicago
  • MFA
  • The FASO Podcast

Locations

  • Chicago
  • San Antonio

Sources