Amanda Sandlin's guest appearances

Amanda Sandlin

She Makes Magic: The Podcast Series

Happy Hunters

Art + Magic

Ezzie Spencer

Katie Dean

Amira Rahim

Lauren Singer

Dave Meyers

Nadine Lee

Rosie Rees

Juliet Allen

Sarah Durham Wilson

Jenna Ward

Nicole Mueller

Lindsay Stripling

Satsuki Shibuya

Vienda Maria

Dan Lam

OwlTail

Season 3 is finally here! And we’re kicking things off with one of the most transparent episodes I’ve aired yet (Really though. This one’s on the vulnerable side for me.). My good friend Amanda Sandlin joins me in co-hosting a conversation about the big “artist myths” that’ve haunted her and I over the years. Amanda has been such a supportive, bright light for me these past months (not to mention a brilliant painter and writer) and I wanted to let you be a fly on the wall to what we’ve really been talking about. If you’ve been feeling extra self-critical or have caught the comparison bug, I think this conversation will feel like one giant exhale.  We talked about…  -- Being/ not being the artsy kid and how that affects us now -- Our relationship to being self-taught, and why we would or wouldn’t get our MFA -- How we manage our studio schedules and conflicting feels on not “waiting for inspiration” -- ALL the thoughts on artist statements -- Real talk on being full-time, having other part time work and selling (or not selling) out your collections -- and seriously...SO much more.  NOTES  Toward a History (and Future) of the Artist Statement  FOLLOW AMANDA www.amandasandlin.com IG: @amandasandlin SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit patreon.com/devonwalz for exclusive episodes each month FOLLOW THE SHOW @artandmagicpodcast @devonwalzart www.devonwalz.com

Season 3 is finally here! And we’re kicking things off with one of the most transparent episodes I’ve aired yet (Really though. This one’s on the vulnerable side for me.). My good friend Amanda Sandlin joins me in co-hosting a conversation about the big “artist myths” that’ve haunted her and I over the years. Amanda has been such a supportive, bright light for me these past months (not to mention a brilliant painter and writer) and I wanted to let you be a fly on the wall to what we’ve really been talking about. If you’ve been feeling extra self-critical or have caught the comparison bug, I think this conversation will feel like one giant exhale. We talked about… -- Being/ not being the artsy kid and how that affects us now -- Our relationship to being self-taught, and why we would or wouldn’t get our MFA -- How we manage our studio schedules and conflicting feels on not “waiting for inspiration” -- ALL the thoughts on artist statements -- Real talk on being full-time, having other part time work and selling (or not selling) out your collections -- and seriously...SO much more. NOTES <a href="https://www.giarts.org/article/toward-history-and-future-artist-statement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toward a History (and Future) of the Artist Statement</a> FOLLOW AMANDA <a href="http://www.amandasandlin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amandasandlin.com</a> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandasandlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amandasandlin</a> SUPPORT THE SHOW Visit <a href="http://www.patreon.com/devonwalz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/devonwalz</a> for exclusive episodes each month FOLLOW THE SHOW <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artandmagicpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@artandmagicpodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/devonwalzart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@devonwalzart</a> <a href="https://www.devonwalz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.devonwalz.com</a>

20. Busting all the Artist Myths | Amanda Sandlin

On today’s episode, we have the honor of speaking with Amanda Sandlin. Amanda has been a freelance artist for the past five years and has had to embrace going with the flow, accepting changes and shifts, and owning her purpose to experience her joy. We wanted to let you know that this week’s episode will be the last of our first season. We want to thank YOU, our listeners, for tuning in each week! So THANK YOU! You all are amazing!!!!Be sure to subscribe to get updates on when season 2 will drop!!!

On today’s episode, we have the honor of speaking with Amanda Sandlin. Amanda has been a freelance artist for the past five years and has had to embrace going with the flow, accepting changes and shifts, and owning her purpose to experience her joy.  We wanted to let you know that this week’s episode will be the last of our first season.  We want to thank YOU, our listeners, for tuning in each week! So THANK YOU! You all are amazing!!!! Be sure to subscribe to get updates on when season 2 will drop!!!

18 - Just Go For It with Amanda Sandlin

Last year, Amanda Sandlin discovered almost by accident that practice not only makes perfect, but can also help us unearth our elusive true voice. An artist and graphic designer, Amanda embarked on The Year of Making and found that, after months of consistently showing up and doing the work, she began to make art that felt like an honest expression of herself – for the first time in her life. In this interview, Amanda shares: + How being self-taught made her feel like an impostor, and how her Year of Making helped her shift into fully owning her creativity. + How she found her own aesthetic and voice simply by dutifully turning up to do the work every day for a year. + Why she believes totally free yet regular creative experimentation – even if you don't like what you're making – is the number one way to crack yourself open and find your true voice. + How she turned an internet hater into an empowering moment and a brand new art product for sale. + Why she's against people waiting around for the perfect business or creative idea, and how you can get started right now, even if you have no idea what your end game is. + Why she's so damn honest on social media. No pretending to be perfect. No showing only the great moments. And how that helps to build real human connections. + How she's built an online, virtual support network with people living all over the world after moving to New Zealand and away from her "in real life" community. For links to all the resources mentioned in this podcast, head to http://shemakesmagic.com/podcast-024-amanda-sandlin/.

Last year, Amanda Sandlin discovered almost by accident that practice not only makes perfect, but can also help us unearth our elusive true voice. An artist and graphic designer, Amanda embarked on The Year of Making and found that, after months of consistently showing up and doing the work, she began to make art that felt like an honest expression of herself – for the first time in her life. In this interview, Amanda shares: + How being self-taught made her feel like an impostor, and how her Year of Making helped her shift into fully owning her creativity. + How she found her own aesthetic and voice simply by dutifully turning up to do the work every day for a year. + Why she believes totally free yet regular creative experimentation – even if you don't like what you're making – is the number one way to crack yourself open and find your true voice. + How she turned an internet hater into an empowering moment and a brand new art product for sale. + Why she's against people waiting around for the perfect business or creative idea, and how you can get started right now, even if you have no idea what your end game is. + Why she's so damn honest on social media. No pretending to be perfect. No showing only the great moments. And how that helps to build real human connections. + How she's built an online, virtual support network with people living all over the world after moving to New Zealand and away from her "in real life" community. For links to all the resources mentioned in this podcast, head to <a href="http://shemakesmagic.com/podcast-024-amanda-sandlin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shemakesmagic.com/podcast-024-amanda-sandlin/</a>.

024: Amanda Sandlin on how to find your true voice by making, making and making some more