My Art is My Voice

di Rebecca Danger & Tom Ferry

Stagione 1

The Algorithm Doesn’t Care How Good Your Art Is (And What Artists Can Do Instead)

What if the problem isn’t your art—but the system you’re trying to fit it into? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, we talk about the reality of being an artist in a world driven by algorithms and online visibility. We discuss: – Why posting online can feel like “screaming into the void” – The disconnect between the quality of your work and what gets seen – The pressure to turn art into content – And how building your own creative world might matter more than chasing the algorithm This is an honest conversation about what it feels like to create right now—and how artists can move forward without losing themselves in the process. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unseen, or frustrated with social media, this episode is for you. 🎧 New episodes every week. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com #artistlife #creativeprocess #artpodcast #beinganartist #creativity #artbusiness #independentartist #makersgonnamake #creativejourney #authenticcreativity #artiststruggles #artcommunity

S1 · E15

1 lug 2026

46:16

The Collection in the Closet: Lori VanEtta on Silencing Your Inner Critic and Finally Showing Up

What if you spent years making beautiful art and never thought it was good enough to show anyone? In their first ever interview episode, Rebecca and Tom sit down with artist Lori VanEtta for a conversation full of warmth, laughter, and a few things that will quietly stay with you. Lori has taught art across schools and studios, including to people living with dementia — and what she learned about creativity in those rooms will shift something in you. She assembled a body of work, convinced it wasn't ready, until a mentor pushed her toward galleries. She's been showing ever since. We talk about what it means to create with intention — to genuinely want your art to make people feel better — and what happens when you finally silence the inner critic that's been running the show. Lori's answer to that one is worth the listen all on its own. We also get into artist collaboration, the magic that happens when creative people find each other, and yes, we reference Big Magic because of course we do. If you have ever had a collection in the closet — art, writing, ideas, anything — that you haven't shown the world because it isn't ready yet, Lori's story might be the nudge you didn't know you needed. New episodes weekly. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com T om Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com Lori VanEtta’s Website: lorivanettaartist.com

S1 · E11

3 giu 2026

59:04

My Art is My Voice. Some Days It Rains: Showing Up, Letting Go, and Making It Up As You Go

Bots, burnout, clay, and knitting. Tom and Rebecca get real about control, creative exhaustion, and why some days you just feel like Eeyore.

S1 · E10

27 mag 2026

1:05:52

My Art is My Voice. The Reality of Being a Full-Time Artist (Markets, Rejection & Starting Over)

This week on My Art is My Voice, we’re talking about the real, unfiltered experience of being a full-time artist. From farmers markets and art walks… to gallery shows and festival rejections… This is what it actually looks like to build a life in art. We dive into: – The ups and downs of selling at markets and shows – Getting accepted into festivals… and rejected the next year – The reality of building (and rebuilding) an art career – The business skills no one tells you that you need – The risks that come with different levels of success – Why trying something new isn’t failure—it’s growth – The emotional weight of feedback (and how not to carry it) – The idea of trading problems… and why you probably wouldn’t – Using AI as a tool in your art business – The truth behind the 10,000 hours of mastery – Finding meaning in the small moments along the way This episode is a reflection on years of living as working artists—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what keeps us showing up. If you’ve ever questioned your path, your progress, or your place as an artist… this conversation is for you. Rebecca's Art Story: https://youtu.be/2CwPwtpneTU Meet the Darlings: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings 🎧 My Art is My Voice Podcast 🌐 rebeccadanger.com

S1 · E9

20 mag 2026

1:09:03

My Art is My Voice. The Words You Say Are Casting Spells (Artist Mindset Shift)

What if the words you say to yourself are shaping your reality more than you realize? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca Danger and Tom explore the idea of “spell casting”—how everyday language like “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’m so clumsy” can quietly influence your creativity, your confidence, and your life as an artist. They talk about the balance between positive and negative self-talk, the difference between feeling awkward vs anxious, and what it really means to “just show up” even when it’s uncomfortable. This conversation also moves through the emotional side of being a creative—crying, processing, working through frustration—and how art can act as both expression and therapy. Along the way, they reflect on: – The power of self-talk and “spell casting” – Why your inner dialogue matters more than you think – The 10:1 ratio of positive to negative input – Awkward vs anxious (and why it matters) – The challenge of putting yourself out there – “Just show up” as a creative practice – Art as therapy and emotional processing – Working alone vs with other artists – How creativity unfolds in layers – Why the muse shows up when you start moving – Dreaming big vs dreaming realistically This is a real, honest conversation about what it means to be an artist—not just in your work, but in your thoughts. If you’re navigating your own creative path, you’re not alone. 🎧 New episodes weekly 🌐 rebeccadanger.com instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/ The Darlings: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/meetthedarlings Tom Ferry's Website: https://www.tomferrystudio.com/ Farmette Fresh Website: https://www.farmettefresh.com/ #artistmindset #creativity #selftalk #creativeprocess #artistlife #makersgonnamake #artpodcast #creativejourney #mentalhealth #selfgrowth #mindsetshift #authenticity #createeveryday #arttherapy #personaldevelopment

S1 · E8

13 mag 2026

1:01:41

My Art is My Voice Podcast. Bartering Art, Value, and the Artist’s Life

What is art actually worth—and who gets to decide? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore the many layers of value in a creative life—from bartering and trading artwork to selling it, sharing it, and being judged by it. This conversation moves through the realities of being a full-time artist: – Trading art vs. selling it – The ups and downs of making a living creatively – How we judge art—and how we feel judged by our own work – Comparing your work to what you see online They also reflect on: – The myth of the “starving artist” – The idea of not being appreciated in your own time – Failing as an artist—and finding your way back – Life on and off the internet as a creative Along the way, a central idea comes up again and again: Art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. At its core, this episode is about navigating value—not just in money, but in meaning, identity, and the act of continuing to make. 🎧 My Art is My Voice is a podcast about creativity, identity, and the lived experience of being an artist. Subscribe to follow new episodes. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: https://www.rebeccadanger.com/ Tom Ferry's Website: https://www.tomferrystudio.com/ Farmette Fresh Website: https://www.farmettefresh.com/ #creativity #artistlife #creativeprocess #artistmindset #makingart #starvingartist #artandmoney #valueofart #fulltimeartist #artcareer

S1 · E7

6 mag 2026

1:07:43

My Art is My Voice Podcast. Art Is Trifficult (Why Making Isn’t Easy)

Art Is Trifficult (Why Making Isn’t Easy) What if the challenge of making art isn’t something to avoid—but something to understand? In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore the idea of “trifficult”—a word that captures the strange balance between things being both tricky and difficult at the same time. This conversation moves through the real experience of being an artist: – Why work that comes easily doesn’t always feel valuable – The difference between adding and subtracting in different mediums (like clay vs. painting) – How your unique “hand” shows up through imperfection – The tension between working alone and showing up in public spaces like gallery openings They also reflect on: – Flow state and what it feels like to be fully in the work – The pressure of “should” and how it shapes creative decisions – How sales can affect your sense of identity as an artist – The gap between the idea of making (like working outside) and the reality of it At its core, this episode is about accepting the complexity of the creative process—where difficulty, uncertainty, and imperfection are not problems to solve, but part of the work itself. Because making art isn’t about getting it right—it’s about staying in it. 🎧 My Art is My Voice is a podcast about creativity, identity, and the lived experience of being an artist. Subscribe to follow new episodes. instagram @myartismyvoicepodcast email myartismyvoicepodcast@gmail.com Rebecca Danger's Website: rebeccadanger.com Tom Ferry's Website: tomferrystudio.com Farmette Fresh Website: farmettefresh.com

S1 · E6

29 apr 2026

1:05:08

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My Art is My Voice

The Algorithm Doesn’t Care How Good Your Art Is (And What Artists Can Do Instead)

My Artis My Voice. Why Creativity Doesn’t Show Up When You Want It To

My Art is My Voice. Play, Pressure, and the Truth About Being an Artist

My Art is My Voice. The Reality of Building a Creative Life Online

The Collection in the Closet: Lori VanEtta on Silencing Your Inner Critic and Finally Showing Up

My Art is My Voice. Some Days It Rains: Showing Up, Letting Go, and Making It Up As You Go

My Art is My Voice. The Reality of Being a Full-Time Artist (Markets, Rejection & Starting Over)

My Art is My Voice. The Words You Say Are Casting Spells (Artist Mindset Shift)

My Art is My Voice Podcast. Bartering Art, Value, and the Artist’s Life

My Art is My Voice Podcast. Art Is Trifficult (Why Making Isn’t Easy)