Episode 81

Business as an Artist with Brenda Mangalore

July 19, 2016

Today we’re talking with artist and painter, Brenda Mangalore. Brenda was a former client of both Kathleen and Emily, and we were so impressed with her philosophy on taking criticism, selling her work, and being a total boss while doing it, that we had to have her on the show to talk more!

Episode Transcript
"When receiving criticism, you have to realize that your work is from you, but it isn't you."
- Brenda Mangalore

Discussed in this Episode

  • Brenda's creative journey (2:41)
  • The difference between a great job and your dream job (5:34)
  • Picturing your ideal day and making that a reality (16:29)
  • Receiving feedback and criticism as a creative (20:45)
  • Creating a business out of art (27:54)
  • The value of art and selling your art (31:33)
  • How to "give it away for free" as an artist (36:39)
  • Being a business person in addition to an artist (50:39)
  • Advice for creatives who are trying to find more time to work on their art (54:17)

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