Best Fineart Podcasts (2025)

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WM-533: Should You Stick to One Genre or Should You Diversify? | Photography Clips Podcast 4:25

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What is the real path to artistic success? Some people say it is nothing more than practice. Not just practice in general, but practice in one single area of photography, always working on that one slice of the craft. I see it differently. I think success grows out of diversity. Different styles, different techniques, and even different genres. Eve…

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WM-532: A Photographer's Frustrations | Photography Clips Podcast 6:02

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When you've been a photographer for as long as I have, you start to realize that not only does this art give you joy, but it also comes with its own share of frustrations. It seems strange at times to be so frustrated with something that you enjoy so much, but it definitely isn't an uncommon feeling. Let me share some of my frustrations so that you…

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Episode 351: Vision Beyond Sight with Liz Hargest 44:56

21h ago44:56

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Flute 360 | Episode 351: "Vision Beyond Sight with Liz Hargest" In today's episode, Heidi sits down with longtime student, colleague, and dear friend Liz Hargest to explore what it truly means to cultivate artistry, perseverance, and purpose beyond physical sight. Liz, who has been blind since infancy, shares how she learned flute through Braille m…

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When Your Studio Becomes a Storage Unit 30:54

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What to do when decades of work are stacked against your walls and you can't remember the last time you made a decision about any of it. You know that feeling when you walk into your studio and see paintings leaning against every wall, flat files overflowing, canvases stacked so deep you've forgotten what's in the back? And underneath it all, that …

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WM-531: Artspeak vs. Meaningful Conversation | Photography Clips Podcast 6:26

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What is "artspeak," precisely? It's a kind of blanket term, one you've probably seen used to refer to other activities, the type of term where the prefix is interchangeable. You'll sometimes hear the terms "computer-speak" or "techspeak." In a nutshell, these terms mean that people involved in the conversation are using language - technical terms a…

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Episode 350: Flute Practice Hack—Get Off the Page and Reignite Your Creativity 25:27

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Flute 360 | Episode 350: "Flute Practice Hack — Get Off the Page and Reignite Your Creativity" Are you ready for a flute practice hack that will completely change how you approach your instrument? In this episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay shares how to get off the page and reignite your creativity—so your practice sessions feel inspired, effective, and …

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WM-530: Photography is Potential | Photography Clips Podcast 6:39

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We've long made the assumption that photography is, in itself, an art. And in a general sense, that is true, the same way that painting is an art or that writing is an art. But I think we need a bit more specificity about precisely what the art of photography is. Surveys from 2014 showed that 1.8 billion photographs were uploaded online each day. N…

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WM-529: The Gear We Bring—and Never Use | Photography Clips Podcast 7:39

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A reflection on preparation, perception, and what really matters when the shutter clicks. There's a familiar ritual before every photography trip. The suitcase waits open, half filled with clothes and cables, but the real challenge sits beside it—the camera gear. I start stacking lenses, checking chargers, counting batteries, and convincing myself …

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WM-528: Pantone's Color of the Year | Photography Clips Podcast 5:49

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Every once in a while, I come across a story that reminds me how connected all the creative fields really are — photography, design, printing, art. They all share one foundation: color. That's what drew me to Pantone's story. It's not just a company that makes color charts. It's the reason we can all talk about color in the same language. Pantone b…

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Six Tools to Stop Treating Your Studio Like a Courtroom 17:06

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What to do when you catch yourself in “courtroom mode” You named it. You know you're doing it. You can hear yourself cross-examining every brushstroke, cataloging evidence that you're not good enough, delivering a guilty verdict before the paint dries. But what do you do when you catch yourself mid-spiral? This one's the follow-up to Your Studio Is…

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Episode 349: Be Still and Create—How Faith, Focus, and Less Consumption Lead to True Artistic Alignment 14:39

2d ago14:39

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Episode 349: "Be Still and Create—How Faith, Focus, and Less Consumption Lead to True Artistic Alignment" Hey friend, have you ever felt like your creative fire is dimming—no matter how hard you hustle? Like you're practicing, posting, teaching, scrolling… and yet something inside still feels off? In this week's episode, we're pressing pause on the…

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WM-527: Capturing the Moment: The Thought Process Behind Every Photograph | Photography Clips Podcast 6:43

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Capturing a photograph is much more than just pressing a camera's shutter button. It's an intricate dance of thoughts, emotions, and technical considerations that come together to capture a moment in time. When I prepare to take a photograph, I go through a detailed mental checklist, each step bringing me closer to the perfect shot. Here's an in-de…

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WM-526: Photography vs. Photographs: Where Does Your Passion Lie? | Photography Clips Podcast 6:45

7d ago6:45

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Ever found yourself wondering, "Do I love photography or do I love photographs?" It might seem like a subtle distinction, but there's a significant difference between the two. Photography is the process – the act of capturing moments, exploring locations, and crafting images. Photographs, on the other hand, are the final product – the tangible resu…

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Episode 348: Movement Is Healing — How Flutists Can Break Free from Stagnation and Step Into Clarity 15:33

7d ago15:33

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Flute 360 | Episode 348: "Movement Is Healing – How Flutists Can Break Free from Stagnation and Step Into Clarity" Have you ever felt stuck in your music career? Like you're waiting for the perfect sign from God before making your next move? In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay shares a vulnerable, faith-centered reflection on how mo…

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Why You Can't Finish a Painting (And What to Do About It) 26:32

7d ago26:32

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You look around your studio and see them everywhere — canvases turned to the wall, paintings shoved under the bed, works-in-progress stacked in corners. Each one started with complete conviction that this time would be different. But somewhere around the messy middle, you bailed. Again. And now you're wondering: What's wrong with me? Nothing. You'r…

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Episode 347: Inside the Musical Instrument Museum — Dr. Eddie Hsu on Global Flutes & Cultural Storytelling 47:14

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Flute 360 | Episode 347: "Inside the Musical Instrument Museum — Dr. Eddie Hsu on Global Flutes & Cultural Storytelling" In this Flute 360 episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Dr. Eddie Hsu, Curator for Asia & Oceania at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona. Together, they explore MIM's new exhibition, "The Magical Flute: …

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Episode 346: The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 3) 32:32

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Flute 360 | Episode 346: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 3) In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 3), we wrap up this powerful trilogy with stories of transformation, resilience, and community. Dr. Katherine Eme…

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You Took Time Off. Now What? 23:11

14d ago23:11

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What really happens when you return to your art — and how to make work again without getting stuck in what could have been. You took time off from your art. Maybe it was a few months. Maybe it was twenty years. You built a life, raised kids, held it together, paid the bills — and now you’re trying to come back. But instead of feeling proud of every…

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WM-525: The Power of Photographic Metaphor: Reflections, Pathways, and Doors 7:06

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Have you ever looked at a photograph and felt a surge of memories or emotions, as if the image before you opened a door to another time or place? This is one of the most magical aspects of photography – its ability to act as a metaphor, connecting us to deeper meanings and experiences beyond the frame. When we look at a photograph, it's not just a …

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Episode 345: The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 2) 41:19

15d ago41:19

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Flute 360 | Episode 345: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 2) In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 2), we go deeper into the heart of studio building — from redefining success to building long-term financial and …

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130: Goodbye for Now 9:08

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In this episode, Laura and Nikki share big news about the future of Startist Society. After 4.5 amazing years, we are taking a hiatus, but the community, episodes, and resources aren't going anywhere. Listen to why we are pausing, what we've learned, and how you can stay connected with both of us. READ SHOW NOTES + DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EMAIL MARKETIN…

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Episode 344: The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 1) 36:55

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Flute 360 | Episode 344: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 1) In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 1), we're starting strong with Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper as we talk about the realities of buildi…

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WM-524: The Importance of Always Carrying Your Camera: Seizing Every Photographic Opportunity 9:21

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Cameras are truly marvelous devices, capable of capturing moments and turning them into lasting memories. They can freeze time, tell stories, and evoke powerful emotions. But here's the catch – a camera can only do these incredible things if you have it with you when the perfect photographic opportunity arises. Mark Twain once said, "The person who…

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I See You Scrolling Instagram Instead of Painting (Nine Patterns That Keep You Stuck) 30:30

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Ever spend half your studio time staring at a painting, mentally ripping it apart, but never actually picking up the brush? Or maybe you're scrolling Instagram right now instead of being in your studio. (I see you.) You're not broken. You're just stuck in a pattern. And once you can name it, it loses its power. In this episode, I'm walking through …

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Episode 343: Musician Wellness Habits — Daily Routines to Boost Focus, Energy, and Joy with Marquelle Brown 55:07

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Flute 360 | Episode 343: "Musician Wellness Habits — Daily Routines to Boost Focus, Energy, and Joy with Marquelle Brown" Are you a musician craving better wellness, focus, and energy in your daily routine? In this episode of Flute 360, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with flutist, licensed nutritionist, and wellness coach Marquelle Brown to explore …

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WM-532: The Three Pillars of Communication | Photography Clips Podcast 5:56

1M ago5:56

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Integrating the principles of effective communication with the realm of photography offers a unique and compelling perspective, particularly for a blog centered on this art form. Here's how the Three Rules of Communication can be beautifully paralleled with the process and presentation of photography, enriching the content for your blog.. Podcast N…

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WM-522: Uncovering Smiles: The Change of Photographic Expressions | Photography Clips Podcast 7:30

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Have you ever flipped through an old family album or browsed antique photos online and noticed that hardly anyone is smiling? It almost looks like people from the past never had much fun. But the truth is, the story behind those solemn faces is a mix of technology, culture, and changing ideas of what a photo should capture. Podcast Notes: https://w…

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Show & Tell #4 - How to Survive Burnout (and maybe the apocalypse) 1:15:29

1M ago1:15:29

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Welcome to the fourth 'Show & Tell' edition of ArtyParti - a live podcast recording hosted at Port Independent in Sunderland. Artists & creatives of various disciplines are invited to "step up to the microphone" to share recent projects, the process behind their work, and the lessons they've learned along the way. This is a critically supportive co…

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WM-521: Shades Beyond Color: The Timeless Allure of Black and White Photography | Photography Clips Podcast 7:24

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What If Color Had Come First? Let's imagine something wild for a second: what if color photography had been invented first? Would we have ever created black and white photography at all? Or would we have dismissed it as incomplete, a technological limitation, an odd artistic experiment? The fact that we even ask this question says something about b…

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WM-520: More Than Just Clicking a Button | Photography Clips Podcast 7:10

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In the arts, practice is everything. I know this because I lived it. In college, I was a woodwind major, playing the saxophone. My life revolved around practice rooms. Hours of scales. Long tones until my lips were buzzing. Etudes, arpeggios, and drills over and over until the notes weren't just learned, they were built into muscle memory. At first…

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WM-519: Developing Your Photographic Style | Photography Clips Podcast 5:29

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What makes a famous photographer famous? It's not the gear he uses, and it's normally not a single image, either. Most of the greatest photographers have a certain style that makes their images immediately recognizable. Style is the reason why you can pick an Ansel Adams landscape out from a thousand others. Style makes you unique, it's an extensio…

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Episode 342: Our Holistic Living Story—Energy, Health & Focus with Eric Jay Begay, Part 2 37:04

1M ago37:04

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Flute 360 | Episode 342: "Our Holistic Living Story—Energy, Health & Focus with Eric Jay Begay" (Part 2) In this episode, Heidi continues the conversation on holistic living with her husband and business partner, Eric Jay Begay. Building on Episode 340, where Heidi shared her personal journey with the body, healing, and holistic practices, Eric bri…

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WM-518: 8 Tips for Taking Great Wildlife Images at the Zoo | Photography Clips Podcast 6:36

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If you ask photographers, most would say that they'd love to go on safari or take a trip to an exotic land just for the opportunity to create amazing images of fantastic animals. However, it's not so easy to break away from daily life for a trip to the wilds. Fortunately, you can still create some amazing images while staying much closer to home. T…

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Episode 341: Our Holistic Living Story—Energy, Health & Focus with Eric Jay Begay, Part 1 43:06

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Flute 360 | Episode 341: "Our Holistic Living Story—Energy, Health & Focus with Eric Jay Begay" (Part 1) In this episode, Heidi continues the conversation on holistic living with her husband and business partner, Eric Jay Begay. Building on Episode 340, where Heidi shared her personal journey with the body, healing, and holistic practices, Eric bri…

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WM-517: Why the Pros Shoot in RAW | Photography Clips Podcast 6:47

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You've heard it before: Whenever possible, always create RAW files rather than JPEGs. The reason given is that camera RAWs give you much more data to work with, which in turn means that you can do a lot more in the digital darkroom. The same is true if you look back at film photography. One of the reasons that JPEGs and digital images were so excit…

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WM-516: You See Differently | Photography Clips Podcast 4:55

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These things and probably a myriad other factors all lead to photographers getting a lot more from their own photographs than viewers ever will. We have an intimacy, a closeness with our own work, that is almost impossible to share. There will be things in our photographs that we see that others simply will not. Of course, this is the natural order…

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Safety, Self-Trust, and the Secret to Creating Without Fear 31:38

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What does it really mean to have your own back as an artist? In this episode, I share why safety isn’t just about gloves and turpentine — it’s about building trust with yourself in the studio. When you know you won’t tear yourself down for “failing,” you’re free to take risks, explore messy ideas, and grow in ways you never thought possible. This c…

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Episode 340: More Energy, Less Burnout - Stop Fighting Your Body and Start Thriving 58:09

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Flute 360 | Episode 340: "More Energy, Less Burnout – Stop Fighting Your Body and Start Thriving" Are you tired of feeling like your body is working against you instead of for you? Maybe you can't play your flute without pain, you're dragging yourself to rehearsals, or you're exhausted from migraines, PMS symptoms, and sleepless nights. Friend, I'v…

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17Nineteen Society Open Day 41:54

2M ago41:54

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Back in August, the 17Nineteen Society held their first Open Day. We’ve covered events at 17Nineteen previously on ArtyParti - for those who’ve not heard of the building, it was ‘Holy Trinity Church’ established in the year 1719, but over the years reinvented itself primarily as a community arts, heritage, and event space. The new volunteer-run and…

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WM-515: Feeling What You Photograph | Photography Clips Podcast 3:27

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Here's a little something you might not have known about me, but in college, I was a music major. What has that got to do with photography? Well, if you've never made music before, it might be a little tricky to explain, but musicians will certainly understand this feeling, I think. When a musician plays or sings, a lot of what goes into the music …

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Episode 339: How to Attract More Flute Students This School Year (Without Spinning Your Wheels) 24:33

2M ago24:33

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Flute 360 | Episode 339: "How to Attract More Flute Students This School Year (Without Spinning Your Wheels)" Are you ready to grow your flute studio this school year? If your wallet is craving a fresh influx of income and your heart is craving more inspiring students, this episode is for you. In today's show, I'm sharing two powerful pillars—brand…

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WM-514: Branching Projects and Spinoffs | Photography Clips Podcast 4:39

2M ago4:39

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One of the best things about creativity is that it truly is without limits. We can see this in a variety of places, like in the worlds of film and literature. TV shows and movies will have spinoffs, sequels, and prequels—and novels do the same. For some writers, what starts as a single novel branches out until it becomes a 12-book series, plus a co…