Most artists quit in the messy middle before they can build their art career. Jodie Gear didn't. She built House of Gear by taking action before she felt ready.

In this episode, I'm talking with Jodie, who went from a corporate career and quiet creative longing to building a full-blown creative space and homewares brand in Australia.

Jodie shares how she learned to claim the identity of "artist, how belief became her turning point, and why she's focused on purpose, flow, and community while building something that's bigger than just selling paintings.

If you've been waiting to feel ready, this is your sign.

You don't need permission. You need intentional action.

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 a community like Jodie Gear mentioned in this episode? The next cohort of Studio Elite starts the week of February 23rd. Learn more & apply here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Check out Jodie Gear's homewares line, House of Gear, on her website: https://jodiegear.com/collections/jg-home

• Give Jodie Gear a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodie_gear_artist/

• Follow House of Gear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/house_of_gear_/

• Join the Honest Art® Society so you don't miss next week's Live with both Jodies from the House of Gear in Australia!!

• Listen to Jodie Gear's First Interview, Episode 76: The Life Changing Effects of An Artist Committing with Jodie Gear: https://jodieking.com/episode-76-the-life-changing-effects-of-an-artist-committing-with-jodie-gear/

• 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

Art fairs can completely change the trajectory of your art career, but most artists apply in a way that lowers their chances before a juror even looks twice.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to apply to art fairs with a stronger, more professional application package that gets noticed. From choosing the right fair for your style and price point, to submitting a cohesive body of work, to creating clean, high-quality photos and a booth shot that looks elevated and premium.

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:

• Studio Elite is getting started the week of February 23rd. Don't miss your chance to apply: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite

• Use CaFÉ Call for Entry to Apply to Art Fairs: callforentry.org

• Join us inside of 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

2025 was messy, magical, and full of lessons. I'm sharing the truth about worth, fear, joy, and everything in between.

In fact, if 2025 had a theme, it would be uncertainty.

In this honest and emotional episode, I'm sharing what this wild year taught me … about self-worth, fear, faith, and the four beliefs that carried me through the chaos.

Inside you'll hear:

• They difference between confidence and worthiness

• Why fear can ride but never drive

• How joy and service can ground you when life feels unstable

If you've ever felt shaken, unsure, or ready for a reset … this one's for you.

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

• I do these episodes each year! Listen to Episode 94: From Art to Life: Lessons Learned in 2024

• Read the book that changed my mindset this year: Worthy by Jamie Kearn Lima: https://amzn.to/48UPS46

• Interested in attending a live workshop? Stay up to date on my 2026 in-person workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop

• I highly recommend reading The Alchemist by Paul Coelho: https://amzn.to/48VYNlX

• 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

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