The “Lurid Truths” of the Working Artist – Watie White

Watie White

Watie (pronounced “Waddy”) White is a thriving American artist living in Omaha, Nebraska. whose works appear internationally in museum exhibitions and galleries as easily as the sides of building in public spaces. Watie creates public art and public-works related art and delivers business-oriented workshops for artists. In this episode of The Thriving Artist podcast, Watie reveals the inside realities of treating your art as a business rather than a martyrdom. Among the insights are:

  • Who among artists gets business training
  • The advantages of smaller markets, and the importance of creating an artist community around you
  • Creation vs. distribution, and how being an artist does not mean being a monk
  • Self-reliance and the artist’s identity
  • Stepping into the unknown with your career
  • The allure of public art, and the ‘lurid truths’ of pulp
  • Crossing boundaries, and interior vs. public expression
  • Watie’s initial marketing strategy and take on professional success
  • The myth of doing things differently and the significance of a watershed moment

Watie is a natural storyteller, and this meaty, 48-minute episode, delivers substantive taste of business-focused commentary without setting foot in a classroom. Listen, now, or download the mp3 and take it with you on your phone or device.

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Daniel DiGriz
Daniel DiGriz is Director of Audience Development & Educational Programming. He's co-founder of enterprise consulting firm Free Agent Source Inc.. He is Corporate Storyteller and Digital Ecologist® at MadPipe which provides sales enablement and campaign direction to various firms. His background in Fortune 500 life is in sales, education, and technology. Daniel is a musician, storyteller, and karateka. His personal website is DiGriz.com.

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