Kolbie Blume aka Thiswritingdesk on Self Confidence in Your Art & Career

01/27/19 • 62 min

Kolbie Blume is a hand lettering and watercolor artist from Washington DC. Kolbie’s art is very much inspired by the beauty of life and nature coupled with inspiring quotes. Learn about her art journey from being a kid who thought she was terrible art to having a unique art business that combines hand lettering, painting, and communication!

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WHERE TO FIND Kolbie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thiswritingdesk/

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisWritingDesk?ref=search_shop_redirect

Website: https://www.writingdeskcreativeco.com/

Skillshare Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Kolbie-Blume/3373158

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Andy J. Pizza’s Dad’s Quote Art- https://www.instagram.com/p/BpjtcizAbdV/

“Everything is figureoutable”― Marie Forleo

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EPISODE LESSONS:

1. The most important step to becoming a good artist is believing that you can be a good artist.

2. Handlettering is closer to drawing than it is to handwriting so if you’re an artist interesting in learning how to do it, go for it!

3. The fear of making the leap of becoming a full-time independent artist never 100% goes away. So make sure you have your financial affairs in order (make sure you’re making enough money to sustain yourself + accumulate some savings) and any remaining fear might just have to be ignored!

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WHERE TO FIND Kolbie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thiswritingdesk/

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisWritingDesk?ref=search_shop_redirect

Website: https://www.writingdeskcreativeco.com/

Skillshare Classes: https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Kolbie-Blume/3373158

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Andy J. Pizza’s Dad’s Quote Art- https://www.instagram.com/p/BpjtcizAbdV/

“Everything is figureoutable”― Marie Forleo

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EPISODE LESSONS:

1. The most important step to becoming a good artist is believing that you can be a good artist.

2. Handlettering is closer to drawing than it is to handwriting so if you’re an artist interesting in learning how to do it, go for it!

Previous Episode

Ela Moss aka Bubblegumgrrrl on Your Validity as a Part-Time Artist

Ela Moss aka Bubblegumgrrrl is a digital artist from Florida, USA who makes the most colorful, psychadelic rt you’ve ever seen! In this episode we talk about SO many things including: finding your art style, how to balance a day job and your art, and handling the pressure of social media.

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WHERE TO FIND SAVANNAH:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bubblegumgrrrl/

Shop: https://bubblegumgrrrl.tictail.com/

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Yoshi Yoshitani - http://www.yoshiyoshitani.com/

Kyle T Webster Brushes - https://www.kylebrush.com/

artist alley network international - https://www.facebook.com/groups/143875999117732/

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EPISODE LESSONS:

1. Put yourself first because you know because if you’re not [feeling] good then you can’t make art

2. Your medium of choice is very important when it comes to finding your art style because it can affect how you feel about your art

3. Just because art is not your full-time job it doesn’t make you any less of an artist

Next Episode

Nicolette Leigh Yates on the Importance of Finding Your Voice

Nicolette Leigh is an artist from North Carolina who produces colorful and whimsical art both in the traditional and digital worlds. She's a part-time artist who dreams of going full-time. Learn what steps she's taking and where she is in her own art journey!

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WHERE TO FIND Nicolette:

Instagrams:

https://www.instagram.com/nicolettelyarts/

https://www.instagram.com/earlynerdstudio/

Website: https://www.nicoletteleigharts.com/shop1

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THINGS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

"Notice what you notice" - Allen Ginsburg
What's pareidolia? https://earthsky.org/human-world/seeing-things-that-arent-there

Creative Pep Talk podcast w/ Andy J. Pizza
Don’t Keep Your Day Job podcast w/ Cathy Heller
The Saavy Painter podcast
Positively Creative podcast

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EPISODE LESSONS:

1. Start building an audience with your friends and inner circle.

2. Don’t be afraid to change your path even if you think you’re too far down a different path. it’s never too late to try changing your path back to art

3. The more no’s the better. it means youre closer to your next yes

4. Plan things in advance. you want to be in art show? you need to start planning now! take action