Think your art isn't licensable? Wrong. Cat Coquillette is here to shatter every myth holding you back from royalties, confidence, and freedom. In fact, this episode is a masterclass in how artists actually get their work onto products at companies such as Target, Anthropologie, Netflix, Disney, and beyond. Within months, Cat was earning enough through licensing to pay her rent. Within a year, she quit her day job. Today, she runs a global brand from her laptop in Thailand.

In this episode, we dive deep into the licensing world. The truth, the myths, the mistakes, the contracts, the payouts, and the timelines no one tells you about. Cat explains how to pitch manufacturers, how to know if your art is licensable, how royalties work, and how to protect yourself legally so you never end up with a sad little 76-cent royalty check.

What you'll learn:

• Why your art doesn't need to be perfect to be licensable

• How to identify trends without selling your soul

• The simplest way to pitch manufacturers today

• How royalty payments actually work

• And how to know if licensing is right for your art practice

This episode will light a fire under you. Whether you're brand new or dreaming big, Cat gives you the exact steps to start today.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Extended! You can snag the Color Course for Rebels Bundle until January 1st. Enjoy the Color Course for Rebels 101+102, The Mother Color™ Course, and Instagram for Artists for just $207: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/FtkRAtLt/checkout

• Check out Cat's Website

• Check out Cat's Full Collection Deck that she has graciously shared with us: https://catcoq.com/licensing-expo-2025

• See the Courses Cat Has to Offer; Especially her course on licensing - The Art of Collections™

• View Cat's Portfolio

• Learn More about Cat's Private Mentorship Community, The CatCoq Collective™: https://www.catcoq-collections.com/

• Society6: www.society6.com

• Jessi Raulet, who owns EttaVee, is an abstract artist who is successful in licensing her art. View her work.

• Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my upcoming in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Cat's Agency: Jewel Branding

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

If you're trying to control your art, you're cutting off the magic.

In this episode of The Honest Art® Podcast, I'm calling out the sneaky habit that keeps artists stuck … being too attached to the end result.

When you start painting already knowing how it should look, you stop creating and start performing. You shut down spontaneity, intuition, and the wild, beautiful chaos that makes Honest Art® come alive.

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

• Why attachment kills creativity

• How to paint from intuition instead of ego

• What "trusting the process" actually looks like (and why it works)

This is your permission slip to paint like a kindergartener again … curious, bold, and totally free.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Extended! You can snag the Color Course for Rebels Bundle until January 1st. Enjoy the Color Course for Rebels 101+102, The Mother Color™ Course, and Instagram for Artists for just $207!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/FtkRAtLt/checkout

• Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my upcoming in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Don't create in isolation. Join a community of artists with the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• You might also like Episode 16: How to Get Out of the Fugly Stage of Art

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

Every artist dreams of gallery representation … until they learn the truth about what really happens behind those white walls.

In this episode, I'm breaking the silence about the messy, often painful truth of gallery representation. From shady contracts to missing paintings and "forgotten" payments, I'm sharing the stories most artists are too scared to say out loud, and also how you can protect yourself.

You'll learn:

• Why gallery representation doesn't equal success

• How to spot red flags before signing anything

• The mindset shift that keeps you in power as an artist

Because gallery representation can be great. But they're not the source of your worth. That's all you, babe.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Grab 3 Of My Most Popular Courses in One with The Mother Color Bundle (Color Course for Rebels, The Mother Color™ Course, Instagram for Artists). Just $207 from Nov 20th-29th: https://jodieking.com/blackfriday

• Looking for community? Join The Honest Art® Society! Sign up for a year and receive the Art Biz for Rebels Course as a bonus: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/yD7z3WFp/checkout

• Curious about the Studio Elite Mastermind? Learn More: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Hear more about Jodie's meditation and manifestation of her First Solo Show in Episode 130: https://jodieking.com/episode-130-when-woo-meets-real-life-spiritual-practices-for-artists/

• You might also like Episode 114 - What Art Galleries Are Really Looking for in Emerging Artists: https://jodieking.com/episode-114-what-art-galleries-are-really-looking-for-in-emerging-artists/

• Marketing on social media doesn't stop with gallery representation. Listen to Episode 126 - From Scrolls to Sales: Attracting Real Art Collectors on Instagram: https://jodieking.com/episode-126-from-scrolls-to-sales-attracting-real-art-collectors-on-instagram/

• Yes, you need an email list. This episode covers how to get started: https://jodieking.com/episode-67-fight-me-yes-an-artist-needs-an-email-list-with-yasmine-kashefi/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

What happens when spirituality meets real life for an artist? These 4 grounded tools and spiritual practices can help you make better art and feel more alive doing it.

In this episode, I'm sharing the 4 grounded energy practices that help me create art with more freedom, confidence, and joy. From meditation that activates emotion to grounding that clears your energy, these simple tools can shift everything … your art, your business, and your mood.

You'll learn:

• The secret to meditating for manifestation

• How Palo Santo creates creative flow

• The "Act As If" mindset that changes your confidence overnight

• Why grounding in nature is the ultimate creative reset

You don't need to be mystical to use these tools. Just curious, open, and ready to create your most aligned art yet.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Looking for community? Join The Honest Art® Society! Sign up for a year and receive the Art Biz for Rebels Course as a bonus: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/yD7z3WFp/checkout

• Snag My Free Guided Meditation for Creative Clarity: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation

• Shop Palo Santo: https://amzn.to/49dH9f8

• Watch The Earthing Documentary: https://www.earthingmovie.com/

• Listen to Episode 63 - How Artists Can Reignite Their Creativity and Find Their Spark Again: https://jodieking.com/episode-63-how-artists-can-reignite-their-creativity-and-find-their-spark-again/

• Tune into Episode 55 - Evolving as an Artist with Warwick Saint: https://jodieking.com/episode-55-evolving-as-an-artist-with-warwick-saint/

• Love this Episode? You'll also enjoy Episode 38 - 5 Things to Do Today to Enhance Your Art Sales & Creativity: https://jodieking.com/episode-38-5-things-to-do-today-to-enhance-your-art-sales-creativity/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

AI isn't replacing artists. It's reshaping the game. Jodie reveals how to use AI as your assistant, not your competition.

In this episode of The Honest Art® Podcast, Jodie King gets real about the rise of AI in the art world … what it means for your creative career, your collectors, and your confidence.

We're breaking down:

• The biggest fears artists have about AI (and what's actually true)

• Why your authenticity is your biggest advantage in a digital world

• The smart, ethical ways to use AI to save time and grow your art business.

You'll learn exactly how I use AI to write artist statements, research galleries, and free up more time to paint. Without losing my unique voice.

It's not about fighting technology. It's about learning to dance with it.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Learn How I Use Instagram to Sell My Art in Episode 126: https://jodieking.com/episode-126-from-scrolls-to-sales-attracting-real-art-collectors-on-instagram/

• Chat GPT: https://chatgpt.com/

• Working on Your Artist Statement or Bio? Tune in to Episode 105: https://jodieking.com/episode-105-how-to-craft-an-artist-statement-that-drives-sales/

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

What if one drawing could change your life? Artist David Dominguez shares how art brought him hope, courage, and purpose through creativity and how he is now helping others find the same.

In this episode, we talk about fear, failure, self-belief, and what it really means to make art that matters. His story flips the "starving artist" myth right on its head.

You'll hear:

• The truth about fear, rejection, and showing your art anyway

• How one ballpoint pen drawing helped David rebuild his life

• Why art has the power to heal, connect, and transform entire communities

This one will remind you why you started making art in the first place.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• Learn About Upcoming Honest Art® Workshops: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Learn More About Art From the Streets: https://artfromthestreets.org/

• Learn More about the November 6th Shared Voices Show in Austin, TX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shared-voices-tickets-1866754616309

• Check Out Some of David's Art: https://artfromthestreets.org/collections/david-dominguez

• Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddominguez_art/

• Want to donate to Art From The Streets? You can do so here: https://artfromthestreets.org/pages/donate

• Join the Honest Art® Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast

I lost hundreds of followers when I posted this painting. Here's why I'd do it again … and why controversy can be powerful.

In this raw episode of the Honest Art® Podcast, I share the story of my most controversial painting: what inspired it, why it pissed people off, and how it ultimately deepened my commitment to creating honest, authentic work.

Yes, I got hateful comments. Yes, I felt nervous. And yes, I lost followers. But I also gained something much bigger: freedom, connection, and collectors who actually value what I stand for.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "safe" art isn't always really safe

• How controversy can reveal your truest audience

• What happens when you stop editing yourself down to be "palatable"

Because at the end of the day, art isn't about keeping everyone comfortable. It's about telling the truth.

Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_.

Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art®? Email me at amy@jodieking.com!

Resources mentioned:

• The Controversial Painting Itself: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/the-rebel-series/products/abe-the-rebel

• Let's sling some paint together in person!!: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• Join The Honest Art® Society Community: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has

• See the Full Rebel Series: https://shop.jodieking.com/collections/the-rebel-series

• Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6

• How are you liking the Honest Art® Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!

• Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF

• For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast