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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 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
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
10 Tips To Marketing Your Art Like A Rogue Artist
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss marketing art and some money mentality the rogue way. We have a different twist on marketing due to the fact that neither one of us wanted to market ourselves when we started our art career... and we still don't. You can visit us at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Pettiness And Bullshit In The Art World
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I rant about pettiness and bullshit in the mainstream art world and more. Find out more about us and our artist tips on www.rafiandklee.com
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Creative Process And Your Greatness As An Artist
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I discuss the different processes of creation we use, discuss difficult projects, and how being in a consistent state of terror while you create art is a good thing. We also discuss why it is important to believe in your greatness in order to follow through to the end. To find out more about us and our art, or to ask us a question go to https://rafiandklee.com/bridge/
Monday Sep 28, 2020
What If I Create Really Slow, Is There Something Wrong With That?
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Today Klee and I answer a question from an artist who is wondering if their long creation time is wrong. We discuss our thoughts and some suggestions from our perspective as artists who make a living from our creations. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Artist's Questions About Happiness, Active Brains, And Being On Camera
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
In this live podcast Klee and Rafi answer random questions about bringing happiness into the art studio. They discuss how to treat an active creative brain, and also being comfortable in front of the camera or groups of people. You can find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
It's Ok To Take Deliberate Time Off As An Artist
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this artist's tips podcast Klee and I talk about the pitfalls of setting up your art business in a way that causes you to feel like you are locked to it. To find out more about us and our art visit us at www.Rafiandklee.com
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Poor Money Mentality, Rambles, Tips, And Conversations For Artists
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
In this podcast Klee and Rafi discuss a question they received about wanting to get rid of a poor money mentality when facing the challenges of becoming an artist. They talk about their poor upbringing and some of the tactics, mentalities, and thoughts they have used to really challenge their thoughts when it comes to money. This podcast is very raw and covers a plethora of topics such as debt, upbringing, and social status. To find out more about us visit us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Breaking Into The Big Art World
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Klee and I discuss our opinion on getting into large art shows. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
In this Live podcast, Klee and I answer a few questions about doing art shows and how we handled the pandemic. Followed by a brainstorming session on ways to make money and put yourself out there as an artist. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Aug 03, 2020
The Rogue Artist Survival Guide - There Is No Road Map To Being An Artist
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
This month we are recording a special commentary that will go with my book which is called The Rogue Artist's Survival Guide which is a book that I put together from several years worth of notes while creating my art career. This book is all about the mindset that got me to where I am. In this podcast you'll get to listen to chapter 5 - There Is No Roadmap. To find out more about us and the book visit www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Staying Childlike In Your Art Business Is Key
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
There are a lot of rules when it comes to running your art business, or any business. In our experience, if you want to feel happy, fulfilled, and rock the art world you have to stay childlike. In this podcast, we explain why we believe that although everyone has advice that is, on the contrary, they are full of crap. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Why Do You Art? The Motivations Of A Creative.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In this podcast we answer a very interesting question: Why Do You Art? Klee and I discuss at length the different motivations we have experienced throughout our lives as creative people. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Is Consistency Key? How We Use Our Social Media As Artists
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
There is a lot of great advice out there when it comes to running your social media page and market yourself, but honestly, it always comes down to you and what you want to share with the world. Don't get lost in all of the advice out there. You can find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Feeling Lonely As A Creative Artist
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
In this podcast, we answer a question from Neli find her at https://www.instagram.com/nellikilu_art/ where we talk about loneliness as an artist. In my opinion, we are just scratching at the surface with this podcast, but also cover a lot of personal reasons why loneliness can crop up in our creative life. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Jun 01, 2020
When Someone Doesn't Pay For Their Art Commission Or Being Stiffed
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
So what happens when someone doesn't pay for the art commission that you have worked so hard on, or the artist just disappears... This is our take on how to avoid that situation or how to recover. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com.
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Hi in this live pod we talk about the ups and downs of emotional creativity in the studio. This is the recording of our first live Pod and we were testing out the system as well. We had a short call from Kelly who is an amazing creative who is out there helping people during the pandemic, and staying in her happy place. You can experience her amazing art at https://kellysterrgallery.com/ and find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Rafi's 4 Simple Rules To Becoming An Artist
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
In this live-recorded podcast we talk about the Rogue Artist's Survival Guide Rules and Steps to becoming an artist. We talk about the mainstream art world, dealing with rejection and a whole plethora of subjects pertaining to becoming an artist.
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Weathering The Storm As A Creative - Live Podcast
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
In this podcast we answer a question from a follower about why business are going bankrupt and how to avoid that in his creative career. We also talk about being an artist who runs a small business, and how we weather the storm when the crap hits the fan financially. Find out more about Rafi And Klee at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday May 04, 2020
What We Learned About Becoming An Artist From Starwars - Bonus Cast
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
May The Fourth Be With You! In this podcast Klee and I discuss some of the powerful lessons we have learned about life and how to make it as an artist from Starwars. To find out more about Rafi and Klee Go To https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Artist Who Are Introverts, Extroverts, Socially Awkward, ARTROVERTS UNITE!
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Today Klee and I are discussing being an artist who would prefer to be in their studio than out in public. Something that is very common. Find videos, podcasts, and more at www.rafiandklee.com
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Art Innovation, Communication, Meaning, And Context
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
In this podcast Full time artists Klee and Rafi discuss being innovative, finding meaning, and communicating art to the world. They talk about Agoggles, stupid ideas in the art world, and go off on a few artist rants here and there. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
This is a bonus podcast rant about whether or not we have value as artists and small businesses. Warning, this is a rant podcast. We rant about the way we are seen and how devoid we are of benefits. As artists we blaze our own trail, so we will be fine, but it would be nice if some things changed. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Making The Most Of The Quarantine As A Creative And Not Losing Your Shit
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Klee and I have been spending a lot of time thinking about the fact that it is easy to lose your perspective, especially during these trying times. In this podcast, we talk about some of the emotional, financial, and unexpected troubles we have been facing and what system we have in place to deal with it like a creative badass. Find out more about us at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
As artists, our income is very unpredictable, but more so during this time. In this podcast, we talk about how we are handling the pandemic, finances, and emotions. We talk about best practices to us and what is ultimately important during a time where you may struggle a bit. Find out more, including resources for artists at www.rafiandklee.com
Monday Mar 30, 2020
How To Not Be Pushy When Someone Wants To Buy Your Art And Ghosts You
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
As artists, there is one thing we will ALL deal with, and that is the elusive art buyer. We received a great question on twitter about being ghosted by a potential art buyer and how to deal with that. How not to be pushy, and not come across as desperate. We also talk about dealing with financial uncertainty and a few more rambles relevant to the subject. www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Staying Connected As An Artist - Being Authentic In The Digital World
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I talk about newsletters, blogs, podcasts, social media, and more. Staying connected, building community, and being real in a landscape that is all about marketing. As an artist, everything we create is part of our voice and that should include anything we put out there. Thank you to the extraordinary artist Holly Wong for her question.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Regrets You May Have As An Artist
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
In this artist podcast Klee and I talk about having regrets about not being an artist sooner or living in the wrong town for your art career. Different types of regrets we all face as artists and why.
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Mass Producing Art That Sells Or Creating From The Heart
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
We discuss a series of questions about production of art " From a spiritual standpoint I understand that we are here to share our gifts but I feel so drained and depleted through years of keeping up with repeat orders that I want to do my own thing and create from the heart but I am feeling guilty about it.. Is this wrong? Is there something I don't understand about being in service to others and how can we follow our bliss when we don't want to create the things that others want.. I think I once heard you say to "create what you want to create" I just want to play... and I do now!!.. yes things take longer to sell but I am much happier and my work is improving!.. something I am sure would not have been the case if I continued on the drudgery path.... Am I being selfish?
Monday Mar 02, 2020
When The Pros Steal Or Copy Your Art
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
In this podcast, we answer a question about someone copying your art, especially if they have a large following. How we handle such an underhanded move.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
When The Sh-t Hits The Fan In Our Artistic Life
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Every once in awhile, taking a break is important. Especially when you are pursuing this crazy thing called artistic living.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Let's Talk About Having An Artist Website This Month
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
This month (February 2020) is going to be artists website month. Over the last few years, we have received a lot of questions about opening up your own website and for the most part, we try to stay away from that very broad discussion. This month we are going to open to questions and bring people who really know what they are talking about. Send your website questions to https://rafiandklee.com/patreon/question/
Monday Jan 27, 2020
How To Stay Motivated To Create Art When It Is Not Selling
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
This week Klee and Rafi discuss ways the mindset they use in order to stay creative during the slow times. Art selling can be fickle and it is important to recognize methods to keep moving forward, even when things may not be working out.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
What Do We Think About When Setting Up Our Own Art Events
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
This week Rafi and Klee discuss preparations for a February art event and talk about the most important thing they keep in mind when getting ready. Find out more about Rafi and Klee at www.rafiandklee.com
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Is My Art Any Good If It Doesn't Sell?
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
In this podcast, Klee and I talk about the difference between art thinking your art is not any good and believe it is not good because it doesn't sell.
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Believing In Yourself As An Artist
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Monday Jan 06, 2020
Klee and I discuss the importance of believing in yourself as an artist. It is the singe most important thing you can do for your career as an artist.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
The Difference Between Making A Living Or Making A Life As An Artist
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Tuesday Dec 17, 2019
Today Klee and I have a conversation about the unnecessary struggles of making things way more complicated as an artist running a business. We discuss making a life as an artist, versus making a living.
Monday Dec 09, 2019
When You Feel Robbed By An Art Event Or Gallery
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Have you ever done a show or event where you felt like you were robbed by the gallery or show coordinators? Klee and I answer a question about this and how we deal with it as artists.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Staying Creative While Having A Soul-Sucking Job - Artist Podcast
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
This week we answer a question about staying creative while still maintaining a soul-sucking job for a living. We talk a little about how easy it is to lose creative motivation and how to stay creative as an artist.
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Dealing With Social Interactions As An Artist
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
We answer a question from a fellow artist who asks about dealing with social interactions at events and whether or not it is important to becoming a successful artist. You can also find my 2020 Calendars at www.rafiwashere.com
Monday Nov 18, 2019
When Did You Start Selling Art Consistently - Artist Tips Podcast
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Today we answer this question from Pablo: How long did it take you to make consistent sales in your art career? We talk about how we started and what our focus was when we first started our art career.
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Money And Motivations To Create Art - Artist Podcast
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Everyone wants to make money with their art, but I think it is important to make sure you are not chasing a carrot on a stick. When making creative choices second guess your money motivations because they may lead to the wrong place in your creative career.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Speaking About You And Your Art In Public
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Recently Klee and I gave a talk in front of a couple of hundred students at a local school. I'm pretty comfortable talking about myself and my art, yet Klee has had stage fright in the past. In this podcast, we talk about talking one on one or in front of large groups of people about you and your art. Find out more about us at https://rafiandklee.com/
Monday Oct 21, 2019
How We Are Preparing For The Holiday Sales Season As Artists
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
We were asked how we prepare for the holiday season that is coming up. Both Klee and I have a different approach because we sell different types of art, but it all comes down to one thing.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Get Comfortable With Pricing Your Art And Jewelry
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
This morning Klee and I have a conversation about pricing your art and being comfortable with the price. We talk about peeling back the layers and why pricing art can be so confusing. We also talk about what is ultimately the most important factor for us when pricing your work.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Passive Aggressive And Condescending Comments About Your Art
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Today Klee and I answer some questions about how we deal with condescending or passive-aggressive comments about your art or your art career.
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Not All Art Galleries Are Created Equal - Predatory Galleries And More
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
In this episode, Klee and I talk about some of the different types of art galleries you may find and what to look out for when running into a predatory gallery. This is just some of the information in my book which is available for preorder https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-rogue-artist-s-survival-guide-by-rafi-perez/x/22188901#/
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Are Galleries Dead? Our Perspective As Artists
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Klee and I have a conversation this morning about galleries and the fact that we keep hearing the news that the gallery system is dying. We talk about the shift and how artists and galleries could possibly work together to create an experience that is more than typical.
Monday Sep 09, 2019
What is success? Fear Of Success And Self Sabotage
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
In this episode, Klee and I discuss our thoughts about what it means to be successful and how fear of success can cause you to self sabotage your art career.