Art Talk with Silver

Art Talk with Silver

Hosted by: Stephen Silver

A place to inspire, encourage and help guide you in attaining your goals. Here I will be discussing my philosophies and experiences, industry tips on how to improve your art as well as the discussions on the business...

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Is Being Selfish a Good Thing? Artists Need to Hear This

Episode #29

As artists, we all know we need to improve ourselves in order to attain our goals. …but we feel guilty when working on your own art, instead of our clients’ (or get called selfish when we pass on a dinner with friends...
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The Artist’s Struggle Comes With Purpose

Episode #28

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if someone could sprinkle pixie dust on you and you’d become the world’s greatest artist? Honestly, I think it would suck after a while. Want to know why? Let's talk.   PS: I'm coming to...
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Why Being Truthful Matters

Episode #27

Unhelpful art critiques and shallow compliments, getting laid off without a heads up... Dishonesty sucks! The Animation Industry is corrupt. Everyone complains, but how can we make a difference? Let's talk.   PS:...
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Two Major Causes of Artistic Frustration and Unhappiness

Episode #26

You sit down to create but you can’t get what’s in your mind onto the paper. Or maybe you can, but you’re so tired of doing the same thing over and over again, that nothing excites you anymore. …sounds...
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I Don’t Care Anymore, so it’s Time for Change

Episode #25

Are you coming home exhausted, with no passion left to work on your art and with no willpower to wake up the next morning and go back to work? Maybe it’s time to do something about it. Let’s talk.   Join me in...
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The Art of Starting Your Own Business

Episode #24

How do you start your own business? Is it worth the risk? ...and how do you find the money to start? Let’s talk.
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What is Next in Your Art Journey

Episode #23

I get it. You have so many ideas you don’t know where to turn to. …and sometimes you just can’t start. The fear and overwhelm can be crippling. How do we know we’re on the right track? Let’s talk.   Come to my...
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Why Skills are Becoming More Important than Experience

Episode #22

Do you need a college degree to get a job in the Art Industry? Now more than ever, organizations are focusing on skills rather than experience, so does that really matter? Let's talk. Check my previous Art Talks at...
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The Importance of Going with Your GUT

Episode #21

Are you happy with what you're doing? How going with your gut when making decisions can lead to a better, more fulfilling life.  Let's Talk.   Check my previous Art Talks at youtube.com/silvertoons.
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My Best advice for Goal Setting in the New Year

Episode #20

Are you working on your resolutions for the coming year? Today I share an exercise that will help you kick-start your new productive rhythm. Let's Talk.
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What good is Accomplishment if there is nobody to share it with?

Episode #19

Would an award matter if there was no one watching? No one to show it to? …and why are awards so important? Is there something bigger we need to attain before we get there? One thing leads to another. Maybe we just...
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Being Afraid to Move Forward in Your Art Career

Episode #18

What’s stopping you from reaching your dreams? Does it feel like more and more doors are closing in? How can you build your audience? …And will anyone care? How can a child teach us to move forward? …and can I...
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