Why do artists go away? So they can come back with new eyes. Fieldwork might sound like something reserved for anthropologists and archaeologists, but artists have been doing it forever. Actually, artists are researchers. We need to go into the world, observe, collect, question, and bring something back. In this episode, you'll discover how travel—whether across the globe or closer to home—can become a powerful form of creative fieldwork. By paying attention to people, places, cultures, textures, stories, and experiences, you can gather the raw material that helps your art become richer and more meaningful. Many artists are hungry for intellectual depth. They don't just want another list of quick tips for making more art or selling more work. They want to understand the world more deeply, ask better questions, and create work that reflects their unique way of seeing. Listen in for stories and insights from artists who use exploration, observation, and curiosity to strengthen their creative practice, build confidence, and discover new possibilities for their work.
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To see the amazing art of assemblage artist Graceann Warn go here, to view the encaustic work of Judy Wise head here.
Take a look at the stunning journal work Judy Wise uses to promote her art-creating retreats go here.
To look at a transcript or see the work of all the artists I mentioned today visit my original post 6 Way To Use Travel (Fieldwork) To Prevent Burnout and Make Your Art Business Bloom.
To see the work of metal, ceramic, and textile artist Frank Connet go here.
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I also loved her book I Just Like To Make Stuff: Learn The Key To Making Money While Staying Passionate About Your Art or Craft. (Affiliate link)
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