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My Name is Rafi Perez and I am a fine artist, my wife Klee Angelie is a jewelry designer, and this has been our career for the last decade. We have been sharing videos about our art career and art tips over the last few years. We try to give practical, real advice and try to bring fun back into the trials of navigating an art career. We talk about personal things, art things, career things and you can’t see our faces, but it’s us... We promise. Find out more at www.rafiandklee.com
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Juggling Art, Life, And Creative Business
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss juggling creative projects, the art business, and life and not losing your mind. It is always a work in progress, but one that could lead to burnout if you are not careful. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Multiple Streams Of Income For Artists
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss the different seasons that artists can go through when it comes to the sales of your art. We also discuss our income percentage with the multiple income streams we use to sustain our artistic life. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Pricing Your Art At Different Art Venues
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss how to price art and some best practices we've used throughout the years for showing art at different venues. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Putting Your Art In Local Businesses And Juggling Relationships
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I talk about approaching local businesses with your art and how to juggle relationships with the personalities that run the businesses. We will discuss best practices and how to view the whole situation. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Where Do I Get Started Or Head In A New Direction With My Art
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss where to get started, how to evolve, and how to grow in your art. We also discuss
Audrey's question.
Hi! I’m a little shy to ask this, but I’ve decided to ask it anyways. After using acrylic paints in coloring books, I discovered that I liked them and decided to start making my paintings. I must admit that after opening this door, I feel a little lost because I’m not sure where or how to start. I’ve found an artist that I like that has a lot of tutorials. I’m guessing it would be nice to follow them to help me learn, but it won’t help me get into the habit of creating my pieces. At the same time, when I try to create something on my own, it ends up like a child's painting. I would love to paint intuitively, but my intuition isn’t developed enough. So my questions would be:
1-Is it ok to follow tutorials when you’re just starting?
2-Are there other ways to improve my art?
(I feel like if I keep painting like a child, again and again, it won’t improve)
To find out more about Rafi and Klee visit www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Sep 05, 2022
How To Push Past Creative Art Block
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss the creative block and the many reasons we can get stuck. We will discuss how to overcome those moments where you are just not feeling it. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Can You Take A Vacation As An Artist?
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss whether an artist needs a vacation from creating art. We dive deep into our thoughts on taking a vacation and turning every day into a vacation in life. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Don’t Give Up As An Artist
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
In this podcast, I talk about discouragement and why you should keep going as an artist and punch self-doubt in the face. If you want to know more about us, visit www.RafiandKlee.com
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Should I Create Books As A Visual Artist?
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss changing your business name on social media, Youtube branding channels, and whether we think releasing books as a visual artist is a good idea. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Fun Alternatives To Putting Your Art Out There
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I will discuss some of our best practices in starting an art career. We will touch on some of the best places and techniques we have used to get our art out there. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Artist Promotion And Gimmicks
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
In this Podcast, Klee and I will discuss ways to promote yourself and the difference between gimmicks and promoting. We will also discuss how to promote yourself online and offline. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Aliens, Mothman’s Sexiness, And Starting An Artist Podcast
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I will discuss why and how we started a podcast for artists. Why we think it is important to share your voice. Aliens and Mothman sexiness. Hold on, this is going to be a ride. To find our more about Rafi and Klee visit www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
How To Balance Art And Business
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I will discuss how we balance our creativity with the business side of being an artist. We will talk about how we prioritize things and what seems to matter most. We brainstorm ideas to make money while traveling and more. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
The Free Public Art Movement
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I will discuss our opinions on leaving art around in public spaces for people to find. To find out more about us visit www.RafiandKlee.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
How Do You Deal With Other Artists Who Are Challenging
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
In this Podcast, Klee and I will discuss times when other artists may be challenging to deal with and how we handle certain situations. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
How To Juggle A Side Hustle With Your Creative
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I will discuss avoiding the burnout that can come from juggling a job and your creative career. We will also discuss using new mediums and experimenting to get the creativity flowing. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Are You Too Young Or Old To Pursue Art
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss a question we received about being too old to pursue an art career and the stigma that revolves around age. Find out more about us at www.RafiandKlee.com
Tuesday May 24, 2022
When You Work In Different Art Mediums
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I will discuss working in different mediums. We will talk about how to balance, promote, and label your art when putting yourself out there. We will also discuss how to confront the perception that certain mediums are considered a craft and not art. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Growing An Audience For Your Art
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I are going to discuss growing an audience and getting people interested in what you’re doing. We will also discuss how to meet your peeps. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Being To Tired To Create Art
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss feeling tired and how we approach our creative projects when we are. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Apr 11, 2022
How To Get Your Art Career Off The Ground
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
In this Podcast, Klee and I are going to discuss how we got started in our art career and what we recommend to any awesome creative that wants to get their art career off the ground. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Sharing Art During Difficult Times Is Important
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
In this Podcast, Klee and I will be discussing the importance of artists and what they bring to the grand scheme of things in the world. You can find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Building A Better Stickman And Pursuing Your Art Career
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
In This podcast, Klee and I are going to answer a question about changing habits in order to change how you face the art world. We face many challenges, but most of them are overcome by how you choose to face them. Let’s build a better stick man or woman. Find Out More About Us At https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
How To Promote Your Art Studio Event
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
In this Podcast, Klee and I will discuss different ways that we have promoted any time we are showing our art. Whether it is an open studio, gallery show, or Yard and Art sale, we always go all in. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
The Power Of Adaptability As An Artist
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss the superpower of being adaptable as you pursue your art career. Learn more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Creating Your Space When Selling Your Art
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In this Podcast, Klee and I discuss the idea of creating your own space when selling your art. You as the artist are powerful and create your own domain that people enter into. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Getting Out Of Starving Artist Mode Live Podcast
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
In this Live Podcast, Klee and I will discuss the evolution of our mentality from Starving Artist to Thriving Artist. We will respond to an email from a fellow artist who took the plunge last year to being a full-time artist and is coming up against some obstacles that may force her back to work. Join us for this live podcast. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Getting Back Into Your Creative Groove
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss big changes in our lives and how we are getting back into our creative groove. Every artist is going to experience big changes in life and it is important to remember that evaluating and moving forward with the new scope of life is ultimately what matters. This is the return of our podcast! You can find out more about Rafi and Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
Friday Jul 23, 2021
What It Means To Live An Artist Life
Friday Jul 23, 2021
Friday Jul 23, 2021
In this podcast, I discuss what it means to me to live an artistic life as a full-time creative and why persistence is so important. To find out more about us go to www.rafiandklee.com.
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Go All The Way, Don't Let Anyone Stop You
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
In this podcast, I discuss my mindset when it comes to approaching an art career full time. I discuss some of the personal hurdles we face as artists putting ourselves out there. To find out more about us visit www.rafiandklee.com
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Big Life Changes And Getting Through The Suck
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
Saturday Jun 19, 2021
As artists, it is crucial for us to step out of our comfort zone. Sometimes we need to make big changes in life. In many cases, we avoid or put off things because they are uncomfortable. In this live podcast, Klee and I discuss the roadblocks to making a big change in your life as a creative and human, and how to get through the suck. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
When You Are Not Motivated To Create Art
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
In this live podcast Klee and I discuss different things that can cause creatives to not feel motivated to create artwork. We take a deeper look into the reasons and solutions to finding your motivation. Whether it is doom scrolling, life drama, the world, family, studio space, or money, we can easily find ourselves lost in a sea of unmotivating crap. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday May 04, 2021
What Inspires My Art Career? - Stan Lee
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
In this podcast, I talk about the kind of things that inspire me in my art career. I am inspired by hundreds of people, but in this podcast, I am going to discuss how Stan Lee inspires me. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Does Your Art Have Value In The World?
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss the major role that art and creativity play in the world. How art has been used to revitalize areas of the country, and how support for artists is lacking. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Why The Term "Real Art" Is Bullshit
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss why the rules and a lot of ideas in the mainstream art world are a complete farce. We also go into talking about how it is hurting new artists and new art collectors. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
The Artist Advice We Would Give Our Younger Selves
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss the advice we would give our creative selves at ages 5, 10, 15, and 20. We also touch on what advice we would give ourselves now if we were looking back from the future. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
How To Be A Good Art Critic And Not An Art Jerk
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss what an art critic is and how one should behave when critiquing art. We also discuss several reasons why being a jerk is not an art critique. To find out more about us visit https://rafiandklee.com/
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
What Is The Art World?
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
What is the art world? Is it the hype? Is it million-dollar pieces? Is it art fairs? Is it art critics like Jerry Saltz? In this podcast, I investigate my thoughts on what the art world is and why it is confusing to pinpoint exactly what it means to be an artist. I also talk about why it's not confusing at all, and why it is simpler than many of us think. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Art Career?
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
We all do it, whether you have been an artist for a while or are just trying to get your feet off the ground, we all self-sabotage. Are you aware of it, because that is where your power is. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Mar 08, 2021
How To Stay Persistent In Your Art Career - Live Podcast
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I talk about one of the most powerful things to keep in mind with your art career. Being persistent and not giving up. We talk about how we keep going and our thoughts on why it matters above everything else. If you want to know more about us visit https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Our Opinion On NFT Art And The Crypto Art Market
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
After one of you asked about NFT art and us not knowing what it was we took up the challenge of venturing into the crypto world. Klee and I recently tackled the NFT art market in order to know more about it. It was a crazy adventure and we pretty much did everything wrong. Here are our thoughts about NFT art and where we think this is going. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
When A Family Member Steals Your Art Design
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
We got a question from an artist that made us a bit upset. This episode may be more of a rant than we intended. It is a crazy situation that we have never dealt with. Support the artist at https://www.lrjohncrafts.co.uk/ and to find out more about Rafi and Klee go to https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Am I An Artist Or Is This Just A Hobby?
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Today Klee and I discuss a great topic about the perception and words people may have to describe what you do. We also describe why it shouldn't matter what they say. Find out more about Brad at https://www.fireandfumes.com/ and if you want to see all the things we do go to https://rafiandklee.com/bridge/
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Stop Trying So Hard On Social Media
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I talk about putting yourself and your art on social media.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
5 Things We Will Focus On To Help Our Art Career
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss five important things that we keep in mind whenever we approach our art career or ANYTHING in life. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Connecting During A Challenging Holiday Season 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
This has been a challenging year and a challenging holiday season, but in this podcast, Klee and I talk about how we've been able to connect with humans all around the world and why that connection is so important. As an artist, the holiday season already comes with challenges, add closed art venues or anything that doesn't allow you to spread your creative outlet and it could feel downright impossible. It's all about the connection, whether it is face to face or virtual. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Capitalizing On All Of Your Creative Talents
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss leveraging your different hobbies, interests, and creative talents in order to possibly come up with ideas on how to create multiple streams of income. This is based on a letter from @cherylannhillsartist - To find out more about us check us out at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Writing Newsletters, Blogs, And Marketing As A Genuine Artist
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
In this live podcast, Klee and I discuss our thoughts behind writing newsletters, blogs, and any other content for the web as an artist and creator. We talk a little about marketing underhandedness, remaining genuine, and imposter syndrome. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com.
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Leveling Up Your Art Business For 2020 Holiday Season - Artist Podcast
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I talk about the upcoming 2020 Holiday season and some of the things we are trying in order to maximize our possibilities. We also answer a question about staying motivated to keep moving forward and how to keep track of art you may have in multiple locations. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Art Marketing Creating A Buzz Live Podcast
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
In this live podcast, Klee and I discuss and answer questions about creating a buzz for your virtual event. Most importantly, remember to have fun because that is powerful. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com/bridge