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Art Talk with Libby Saylor
Hosted by Libby Saylor · EN
A podcast for artists, creatives, and anyone navigating the beautiful mess of making art.
Hosted by collage artist Libby Saylor, Art Talk dives into the real-life experiences of being an artist—beyond the gallery walls and Instagram feeds. Each episode explores the creative process, the ups and downs of artistic life, and practical advice for building a sustainable, authentic art practice. Whether you’re a working artist or simply art-curious, you’ll find thoughtful reflections, honest conversations, and a supportive space to feel inspired and understood.
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Episode 31: How I Price My Collage Art (And Why It Took Me So Long to Get It Right)
3w ago00:17:02Tap to summarizePricing your art is one of the most confusing, emotionally loaded parts of being a working artist—and almost no one talks about it honestly. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I price both my original collages and my prints, including the formula for pricing originals that I learned from a woman who runs a collector platform and completely changed the way I think about my work’s value. I also share the simple rule I use for prints that finally made the whole thing feel manageable. If you’ve ever just made up a number and hoped for the best, this episode will give you a real system, and the confidence to stand behind it.https://studiotogallery.com/https://www.katerinapopova.com/https://libbysaylorshop.com/blogs/studio-notes/building-a-small-art-collection-the-pieces-i-love Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Website: https://www.libbysaylor.com/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Transcribe →30. Why I Still Use Saatchi Art (and Why It Works)
Apr 200:20:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m sharing my honest experience selling work on Saatchi Art over the past few years. I talk about how the platform unexpectedly jump-started my confidence as an artist, why I’ve continued using it, and how it has become one of the most passive income streams in my art practice.I also discuss what surprised me most about working with Saatchi Art, including respectful communication from curators, special project opportunities, and how my work has even been selected for hospitality and hotel projects.If you’re an artist wondering whether online art marketplaces actually work, this episode offers a candid look at what has worked for me — and why I’m still using Saatchi Art today.Saatchi Art: https://www.saatchiart.com/Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Website: https://www.libbysaylor.com/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletterTopics in this episode include:selling art onlineselling art printsworking with online galleriesartist-curator relationshipspassive income for artistshospitality art projectsbuilding an art career through online platforms
Transcribe →29. When Your Work Isn’t Strong Enough
Mar 200:11:25Tap to summarizeEvery creator knows the gut-punch of realizing a piece of work just isn’t working. In this episode, I reflect on the moments when my own art fell short of my standards—and how I’ve learned over time to critique without spiraling. I share mindset shifts that helped me grow, and practical insights for anyone navigating doubt, imperfection, and the push toward better work. By facing these moments honestly, I reflect on how self-critique can become a tool for growth rather than a source of doubt and torment. Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Website: https://www.libbysaylor.com/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Transcribe →28. Why Do I Want Success So Badly?
Feb 200:22:05Tap to summarizeI keep wondering why success feels so urgent to me—what I think it will change, what I think it will prove, and what kind of happiness it will generate. In this episode, I follow that question into an intuitive vision board process and let go of control. Instead of forcing images of what I think success is supposed to look like, I listened. The images that emerged surprised and opened me—as if The Muses knew what I needed to see more than I did. This episode is about desire, intuition, and noticing what appears when you stop trying to control your future.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Website: https://www.libbysaylor.com/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Transcribe →27. My Embarrassingly Grandiose Artist Fantasies
Jan 200:24:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m confessing the big, slightly delusional, totally magical art fantasies I’ve carried around for years—the ones I’ve only ever shared with my nearest and dearest. From the publication I’ve dreamed of being featured in, to the museum invitation I imagine arriving in my inbox, to a weirdly specific meeting in a Times Square office… I’m sharing the dreams that I just can’t shake, even though they feel ridiculous.Because every artist has those secret success fantasies they’re low-key embarrassed by.So here are mine. No shame. No filtering. Just genuine ambition with a hint of delulu.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Website: https://www.libbysaylor.com/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Transcribe →26. What If They Only Love My Art When I’m Gone?
Dec 200:20:37Tap to summarizeAs artists, we’re told to “keep going,” even when no one seems to care. But what does it really feel like to make work that might only be understood long after we're gone? In this episode, I talk about the haunting thought that maybe my art won’t be fully appreciated until I’m not here to see it… and why I keep creating anyway.I share stories of iconic artists who were ignored in their time, and how their persistence reminds me that recognition doesn’t define worth. This one’s about ego, faith, and the uneasy practice of creating without validation—trusting the work even if it’s only understood long after we’re gone.If you’ve ever wondered whether your work matters when no one’s watching, this episode is for you.20 Iconic Artists No One Appreciated Until After Their DeathThe conscience of Vincent Van GoghInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Website: https://www.libbysaylor.com/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletter
Transcribe →25. Why I Photograph My Own Source Material
Nov 200:16:59Tap to summarizeAs a collage artist and photographer, I’ve always been inspired by my ordinary surroundings—my home, nature, city streets, the quiet moments I see through the frame of my 35mm camera lens. In this episode, I share why I only use my own photography in my collages, how that decision shapes my creative process, and what it means to build art entirely from my lived experience. This conversation isn’t about rejecting found imagery—it’s about discovering what makes your creative voice feel most authentic. If you’ve ever questioned your materials or the sources behind your work, this episode will give you a new way to think about artistic integrity, intimacy, alignment, and connection. Mom Collages: http://www.libbysaylor.com/mom.htmlShop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.libbysaylor.com/
Transcribe →24. 7 Invaluable Tips For Becoming a Better Graphic Designer
Oct 200:24:08Tap to summarizeFor practicing artists, graphic design novices, and experienced design professionals, this episode offers insights for everyone. What really makes someone a better graphic designer? It’s not just mastering software tools—it’s about owning your creative process, having good taste, and discovering your unique design voice.In this episode, I’m sharing 7 invaluable graphic design tips that have shaped my own practice: from pushing past your first (and 20th) draft, to thinking conceptually, collaborating effectively, and stretching beyond inspiration to create a style that’s truly your own. Whether you’re new to design or looking to improve your skills, these actionable insights will help you grow with confidence, clarity, and a stronger creative vision.Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.libbysaylor.com/
Transcribe →23. When the Well Runs Low
Sep 200:19:26Tap to summarizeCreativity doesn’t vanish—it just hibernates.Sometimes the inspiration stops flowing. Sitting down to make art feels awkward and foggy, and we can never fully understand why. I’ve been through dry seasons before, and I know this pause isn’t forever—just for now. In this episode, I’m sharing what it feels like when inspiration runs low, why I’m giving myself space to reset, and how I trust the creative tide will eventually return.Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.libbysaylor.com/
Transcribe →22. Fumbling Through My Creative Block
Aug 200:16:07Tap to summarizeIn this honest and unfiltered episode of Art Talk with Libby Saylor, I open up about being deep in the middle of a creative block. I don't have solutions or advice—just a raw look at what it's like to be stuck, when it started, and how I'm trying to move through it as an artist. If you've ever felt lost in your creative process or unsure how to find your way back, this episode might remind you that you're not alone. Shop: https://libbysaylorshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libbysaylor/Newsletter: https://libbysaylor.myflodesk.com/newsletterWebsite: https://www.libbysaylor.com/
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