How to Talk About Your Art Without Feeling Awkward

Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese Wood

Do you ever feel anxious or freeze up when someone asks about your work? You want people to see and love your art, but talking about it can feel overwhelming. And if you struggle to talk about your art, you might miss opportunities to connect with potential buyers.

In this episode of The Savvy Painter Podcast, we’re diving into why learning to talk about your art is so important. I’ll share how your words can shape the way collectors experience your work, what it really costs to stay silent, and why there’s no “wrong” way to talk about your art—even if it feels intimidating.

4:24 – Why your art won’t speak for itself and why you need to help it

10:26 – What happens when you stay silent instead of engaging with potential buyers

13:36 – How connection shapes a collector’s experience and influences their decision to buy

17:40 – How talking about your art builds confidence and conviction in your work

20:37 – The impact of clear communication when applying for shows, grants, and residencies

22:07 – The biggest fears artists have when discussing their work and why they don’t need to worry

27:06 – The key to feeling comfortable talking about your art and a quick challenge to help you practice

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Chapters

1. How to Talk About Your Art Without Feeling Awkward (00:00:00)

2. Why your art won’t speak for itself and why you need to help it (00:04:24)

3. What happens when you stay silent instead of engaging with potential buyers (00:10:26)

4. How connection shapes a collector’s experience and influences their decision to buy (00:13:36)

5. How talking about your art builds confidence and conviction in your work (00:17:40)

6. The impact of clear communication when applying for shows, grants, and residencies (00:20:37)

7. The biggest fears artists have when discussing their work and why they don’t need to worry (00:22:07)

8. The key to feeling comfortable talking about your art and a quick challenge to help you practice (00:27:06)