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Eric M. Strong
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12/12/22 • 21 min
Eric wraps up the three-part series on creating more value with your art and more value for your clients with more practical examples of putting the 8 rules into practice.
Eric's 8 Made Up Rules of Value:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MayHEjhtspnBWmKqjcUJ3?si=d34ed9c87a144db4
Do you agree with these? Disagree? Start a discussion in the Discord channel!
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
11/28/22 • 25 min
Eric continues his exploration of how to create more value with your art in part two of a three-part series. Today's episode takes a deeper look at Eric's "8 Made Up Rules of Value," outlined in part one, and lays out some practical examples of how you apply each of the rules to your own work and business practices.
Do you agree with these? Disagree? Start a discussion in the Discord channel!
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
11/14/22 • 19 min
In the first of a three-part series, Eric explores the concept of value and, specifically, what makes some art valuable and other art... well, not. Today Eric explores the different types of value, and then offers his eight rules that make a thing valuable.
Eric's 8 Made Up Rules of Value
- Rarity — the more rare something is, the more valuable it is
- Liability — the greater the risk, the greater the reward
- Expertise — the better you are at something, the more valuable you become
- Reputation — the better your reputation, the higher value you hold
- Investment — of time, of money. The bigger the investment, the greater the potential for reward
- Demand — the higher the demand, the higher the value. Tied to rarity, but not exactly the same. Not all rare things are valuable, and not all valuable things are rare.
- "Tag team" value — things of less importance become more valuable when they are “tag teamed” with something of value
- Usefulness — the more useful something is, the more utility it has, the more valuable it becomes
Do you agree with these? Disagree? Start a discussion in the Discord channel!
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
S2 Episode 5: The Basics of Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Protecting Your Work with Attorney Hillary Johns
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10/31/22 • 41 min
Eric invites attorney Hillary Johns, who specializes in entertainment law and represents a wide variety of artists and creatives, onto the podcast to discuss some of the big issues artists face when releasing their intellectual property out into the world. Artists are so involved in the creation of their art that they often forget, or are simply ignorant, to copyright their work and take steps to protect themselves from others taking credit -- and potentially future royalties -- for their work.
Hillary explains the basics of copyright, licensing, fair use, and explains why you should think carefully about setting up contracts and agreements before collaborating with others on work. Too often artists collaborate without clearly spelling out who owns which ideas, and who contributed which parts of the finished work, only to get into legal battles over royalties when one of their works becomes commercially popular. Hillary explains some basic steps you can take to protect your work and keep others from profiting off your ideas.
You can contact Hillary Johns at:
https://www.hillaryjohnstriallawyermh.com/attorney/hillary-johns/
Phone: (310) 492-4009
Email: [email protected]
Eric M. Strong
10/17/22 • 48 min
Eric invites graphic designer, copywriter, and long-time friend from art school, Jeremy Regan, onto the show to talk about working in the creative world with ADHD. Like most kids from the 80's, Jeremy was not diagnosed with ADHD, but he had all the signs -- short attention span, a tendency to fidget or need to move constantly, difficult beginning projects, and easily overwhelmed with large task lists. Over the decades of his art career, however, Jeremy has learned to manage his ADHD and find the types of work environments he thrives in, and he shares these lessons on the show.
You can follow Jeremy and some of his work on Instagram @wicked_skinny
Eric has started a Discord server to link creatives together and continue the conversation outside the podcat! To join the chat, go to:
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
S2 Episode 3: AI Is Here... What Now?
Real Abstract
10/03/22 • 42 min
It's coming -- no, it's here, and the world of art and entertainment will change forever. Artifical Intelligence is creating beautiful art, and soon music, film, maybe even poetry! So what are we creatives to do? Eric explores some themes from past technological innovations in the music and film world, and how the industry changed as a result. He shares some of the things he's doing to stay competitve as the landscape changes, and he also makes predictions for the future of AI and how it might change us as humans.
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
S2 Episode 2: Planning for Change
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09/19/22 • 15 min
If the robots are coming for creatives (and it's happening, quickly!), then creatives need to be proactive in sustaining their business. Not to mention, the world (and the economy) is a little crazy these days! There's enough to spin yourself into quite a frenzy if you're not careful.
Eric discusses a few ways you can plan in the face of world change and economic uncertainty, such as staying on top of emerging trends in your field, looking for related but different types of work, embracing new technology and tools, and "finding your why" to stay positive throughout the journey.
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
09/12/22 • 15 min
Eric is back with Season Two! My, how the world has changed in just a few months. The tension in the air is palpable, and some things that seemed only a slight possibility earlier this year are now probabilities, even actualities. Artificial intelligence has proven very effective at managing formerly human tasks in manufacturing, but is quickly taking over the creative world as well. AI-generated art, animation, music, scripts, and more is becoming good enough for commercial use, and only getting better.
So where does that leave us artists? While we should be concerned about these developments, there is something about art which transcends the product. Making art is a joyful act, worthwhile in itself. It's fun and pleasurable. So says C.S. Lewis in his autobiograph Suprised by Joy.
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
#23 - Appearances, Staying Competitive, and Multiple Income Streams with Photographer Brant Waldeck
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05/16/22 • 47 min
To call him just a photographer is a little misleading, because while he's an excellent one, he's a lot more too! Brant Waldeck joins the show to talk about his work in photography, video, and design, and how he has built a profitable, long-lasting freelance career working with corporate clients.
Brant Waldeck
Website: http://www.my-creativeteam.com
IG: @brantwaldeck
#12 - The Three Attributes of Creativity
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02/28/22 • 18 min
Eric offers up a theory of creativity, and why we should celebrate the "problem solvers" in the creative world as much as the "self-expressers."
Eric M. Strong
IG: @art4business
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FAQ
How many episodes does Real Abstract have?
Real Abstract currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Real Abstract cover?
The podcast is about Illustration, Career, Art, Visual Arts, Entrepreneur, Music, Creative, Freelance, Podcasts, Arts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Real Abstract?
The episode title 'S2 Episode 7: What Makes Art Valuable? Practical Ways to Add Value to Your Art, Pt. 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Real Abstract?
The average episode length on Real Abstract is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Real Abstract released?
Episodes of Real Abstract are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Real Abstract?
The first episode of Real Abstract was released on Oct 16, 2021.
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