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Sara Baumann is an internationally aclaimed NFT artist of iranian-American heritage and is the founder of Women & Weapons NFT collection. She has collaborated with some of the major iconic brands on the scene. Her artistic narrative is proof that NFTs can be transformative beyond what we can comprehend or imagine. In this episode she discusses with Rachel issues around art and heritage, ethical concerns with regards to AI as it relates to art as well as gender representation within this ecosystem.    In this episode we discuss: - how different cultural backgrounds affect how artists are treated within certain communities and how this can be addressed to balance scales - Views and ethical concerns around AI as artwork - New technologies, tools and resources and how they can be introduced in NFT art - Gender representation in the ecosystem  - Blockchain, the legacy factor and continued evolution    Sara Baumann's Linhttps://www.sarabaumann.artks and Resources Website: https://www.sarabaumann.art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarasbaumann/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sa raSBaumann Rachel Wilkins' Links and Resources Website:  http://www.smartartbiz.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conceptionartshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/conceptionarts_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptionArtShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conceptionarts_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conception-events-llc/

Patrick Amadon is a digital artist in the NFT space who is blending his interests into his artwork and in this discussion with our host, Rachel Wilkins he shares his views on the future of the art world in the digital era. He has strong ties to impactful art that has had some real effect or triggered change in the world. Patrick is very passionate about keeping the scales balanced and supporting other artists as they create their careers in the art space as well. In this episode we discuss: What Patrick refers to as the corrupted essence of glitches How the communities can ensure that young people understand the true value of creativity and art history Ways to make digital art real for people and have an impact How to engage and sell your art The future of art contributing to social causes globally The evolution of art within the art space   Patrick Amadon’s Links and Resources Website: https://www.patrickamadon.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickamadon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickamadon/   Rachel Wilkins Links and Resources Website:  http://www.smartartbiz.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conceptionartshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/conceptionarts_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptionArtShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conceptionarts_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conception-events-llc/

Claire is an anonymous AI artist who is vocal in her beliefs and whose work is an ongoing conversation with AI. In this episode as she kicks of our new season, she shares with our host, Rachel Wilkins the various themes in her work and how it affects our views. She believes the barrier of skill will be swept away with AI. Her journey into NFTs is future-focused and she shares how her creativity was impacted by health challenges she has encountered along her journey. She also fondly speaks of the shared respect within the community of anonymous artists in which she has established a trustworthy network and team.  In this episode, we discuss: How the element of surprise plays a huge role in her creative process and helps her curate unique AI artwork How challenges she has faced impacted her creativity as an artist The “hero’s journey” and how it is encapsulated in her work Her decision around her anonymity, the culture around the status and how it influences the way she shows up Gender disparity within the space Her advocacy for other careers   Claire Silver’s Links and Resources Website: www.clairesilver.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/clairesilver Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireSilver12   Rachel Wilkins Links and Resources Website:  http://www.smartartbiz.com/ Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conceptionartshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/conceptionarts_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConceptionArtShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conceptionarts_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conception-events-llc/

In this episode, Rachel Wilkins has a tear-jerking, painful conversation with Maryanne Chisholm as she shares about her mental health and her prison experience where she served time for crimes committed by another individual. She speaks on her healing process and how art helped her through the toughest days and is still her source of peace as she makes her mark in the NFT and web three world. Her story is that of betrayal of people and loss of trust in the system as much as it is about strength, resilience, determination and overcoming obstacles. 

In this episode Rachel Wilkins has a conversation with Toni Payne, the founder of The Champayner Social Club, a Still Life Photographer and Spoken Word Poet about the challenges associated with fulfilling clients’ visions as an artist. They also touch on the subject of dealing with how society frowns on art as a career and the ability to combine creativity with AI and Blockchain. In closing they talk about the fundamentally important parts of creatives and respecting their work, and how NFT’s, Web3 and the meta verse tie it all together.   

In this episode Rachel Wilkins, our host, speaks with Ashley Delonas, a multimedia artist who took art matters into her own hands to change her destiny and found healing through art. Ashley embraces the analogy and symbolism of the medium of your choice and associated risk and uses her art as a form of healing from trauma and abuse. She shares certain turning points in her life as an artist that allowed her to work past her limiting beliefs and give herself permission to create more! There is a major difference between having an art teacher and a coach and she breaks this down and how it helped her grow her business as an artist. Ashley shares tips on how to quit sharing your dream with small minded people so you can grow.

In this episode, we decided to reach out to some of the artists we work with and get first hand information of negative experiences they have had with galleries. Some talk about what they wish they knew before interacting with the galleries, tips on what to look out for, their biggest takeaways from the experiences and the importance of insuring one's artwork, regardless of who is in possession. Finally, the topic on pricing art and why you should be confident to name the price for your work comes up.  

In this episode, our host, Rachel Wilkins talks about the best places to sell different art work, how to build your client avatar and locating the platforms they hang out at so you can connect. Finally, she shares her top 5 tips on how to optimize your Instagram account to sell more art online. 

In this episode, our host Rachel Wilkins takes artists to task on the subject on money and mindset. The big question is, what is stopping you from making progress towards what you have set to achieve? She highlights how she came about the word she chose for the year and how she will use it as a compass throughout 2022. She emphasizes on the need to check the company one keeps and encourages artists to have an abundance mentality and take action.

In this first episode to kick off the New Year, our host speaks with artist, witch and astrologer Lydia Knox to help us understand astrology and what it represents in all areas of life. She gives insight on 2022 readings month on month to help you plan ahead and manage the events that may occur all around. Keep a notepad next to you, you may want to remember dates! 

In this week’s special edition, we put together some of the best advice, favourite highlights and nuggets of wisdom shared by several guests hosted on our show over the year. They were impactful, life changing and we hope you also find them inspiring and find some good take aways. 

In this episode our host Rachel Wilkins shares a life experience on self awareness, acknowledging your capabilities and dealing with vulnerabilities that come with being an artist.  She then dives deep into the nuances of digital marketing, social media marketing and building strategies that work. She shares tips on how to use social media as a tool to build a community you are in control of, ways to build good rapport online and a sustainable art business Finally, Rachel elaborates on the correlation between social media and brain drain, analytics, content planning for success and the solution to spending less time on social media while increasing productivity.