How to make a living as an artist (without selling your soul) - Alex Hillkurtz |

[@bekindfox]

My mum was an abstract painter and every time she was asked about her "message" of one painting, she refused to tell about it. She was very strongly of the opinion that they were the expression of her feelings, and she wanted people to have emotions when looking at her paintings, good or bad, but emotions. If they didn't evoke any emotion, they weren't right for that person. But every person looking at her paintings should have their own reactions and emotions, thus the paintings being a sort of trigger, but the evoked emotions being very individual. As a metaphor: if 2 people look at one color, e.g. red, one might feel it as aggressive, the other one might feel warm and cosy. None of the reactions is wrong.

[@andyir___]

Damn, the hype for this one, thank you for such a wonderful video! Two legends!❤

[@meijun.e]

this is exactly the type of conversation that's needed rn. the views may not reflect it in the moment, but these topics will become important to so many more people coming up. the views will come soon. you're paving the way

[@ambykita]

incredible interview... Nathaniel, you are an inspiration!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@bambersanbourg]

love this video, ive been watching ur podcasts and videos and i love it, ur a very good interviewer like the questions u have r very interesting, hillkurtz is such a wonderful artist. keep doing what ur doing

[@tsvetomilsemkov2527]

I can honestly say that this episode has been the best conversation I have listened to, probably ever, about creativity and life in general and I have listened to quite a few on that topic. Cudoz! Keep going, Nathaniel, don't give up on this new endeavour ;)

[@benfitness_]

Nathaniel, those podcasts are wonderful. Capturing conversations, emotions, thoughts in such a raw and deep way is astonishing and something I’m highly appreciative of.

[@Ankesadventures]

Wow! I could have listened to the two of you talk for HOURS! Well done!!

[@allyedmondson3342]

I love the way he described translating an emotion. This is my favourite podcast episode so far for sure ❤

[@ashaw6960]

I found this conversation very interesting. I can see that the principles used in expressing yourself artistically are similar principles necessary to live our lives in a way that produces joy in living…slowing down, listening to the voice that might say “this is enough”, acknowledging other influences that enliven and and beautify our own life experience.

[@whiskycentral]

44:46 I think this is focused and diffused modes of thinking

[@nikstaks]

That beautiful moment where the universe guides you unknowingly. Been catching up with the podcast episodes whenever I get a chance and what's funny in how the universe works.....5 hours before I started watching this episode.....I purchased Alex's painting course on Domestika not knowing Nathaniel did an episode with him. What a wonderful exchange between you two....loved every minute and the topics discussed. Art is so precious for so many of the reasons you both brought up. Loved the collaboration.

[@juanmanuelfabresbriones5378]

38:52 "When you said you were trying to loosen up your work...there´s another level of complexity that you unlock when you approach things the way it feels like..." As you do, I relate to that so much but in my case is also let myself loose in general. Interesting episode. I tend to think that shifts in life are abrupt but Alex had a very "organic" experience. Well, as always it surprises me how reflexive you are. Nathaniel. Thanks !

[@paola.insuasty]

The value of slow down, 22:00 minute. This is the full attention and being present in the moment.

[@KendraTroschelArt]

I absolutely loved and vibes with this. I've had a lot of struggles navigating social media and the art world and I feel like now I'm finally coming through on the other side. But the struggle was there- especially through the pandemic! I think for me the big breakthrough was to consciously stop trying to paint what I thought people would like and to really start painting what brings me joy! :)

[@adriennelee1520]

Taking his course in Domestika.. he is GREAT and a great teacher!!

[@stephaniepappas8906]

Alex Hillkurtz is an amazing artist and teacher. I love his description of loosening up his work to hook the viewer. I love art that is interactive! Thank you

[@PasangLepcha]

My favorite artist. Highly recommend his course on Domestika.

[@fernandaortiz5617]

Get out of here!!!!! OMG!!!! I am finally taking his courses these days and now you upload this!!! I love it!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! 💜💜💜

[@yowalker5956]

it does speak to me, thank you for that! I am also an artist but at the same time I am running my tech IT career to "pay my bills" and I do art for my soul with some sales sometimes. Podcast is great to listen and do other things in background. LOVE!

[@helenacapela]

Wonderful interview. very pertinent questions and shows hillkurtz at his best. To listen on repeat

[@kikiy2972]

What an interesting and inspiring conversation! Would love to see a round#2 with him!

[@hlt8770]

I very much needed this today. Thank you for putting so much thought and care into providing this content, Nathaniel.

[@Fraser_TV]

this was a great conversation! thank you for creating these, keep it up!

[@basumaiku]

Incredible episode, thank you Nathaniel and Alex.

[@Fattman1243]

Ah! This is the crossing of two disparate parts of my life, and a great conversation! Alex's Domestika watercolor course is excellent, and I highly recommend it.

[@daniilkosiurka]

Great Podcast! Every episode seems to be better and better

[@artgoshow]

So Engaging! Thanks! Xoxoxo

[@virtualcoffeeshopmusic9752]

I love the way you create, content! talented person, he is very nice guest! very insightful!

[@AmrNabiil]

Amazing podcast episode .. would be coming back to it every now n then to remind myself of the essence of the creative process and self-expression outlets

[@svetlanatikhonova8741]

Nath, i looooove what you do. Thank you for your work 🤍

[@cristopherdasilva2503]

The best, so far!

[@VeraGolosovaArt]

Did not finish this one yet, but wanted to write a comment of gratitude

[@TubeThings]

I loved this episode! Great conversation! 🙂

[@thesoftanchors]

Beautiful. I needed this today too.

[@roman9563]

Thank you for this podcast. 🙂

[@Trishpage312]

So good! Thank you for this

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Nathaniel! Please do podcast with Amelia Rowcroft sculpturist

[@chamsstouhami8379]

i just notive that you're doing the podcast in France this itself may be a challenge keep up

[@henkvanderwath4405]

Stepping away from the painting and coming back to it allows your mind to forget. Forget the little "mistakes" you made and to see the work in the context of the room and your daily activities, triggering the process of experiencing it for yourself. Would it not be great to be able to do it with ourselves from time to time to find a new love and inner renewal. Correct the tiny things that we did not see that might be in the way of the beauty and then hang ourselves in the room we were meant to be in?

[@xella3525]

Can u get Damon Dominique on the podcast? Would love to hear him speak more.

[@farid4483]

Nice

[@rodicadraws]

It's a pretty funny feeling wanting to be an artist but not wanting to sell and give away your art....

[@wisdompascal]

1st

[@janebaker966]

But if you make a video or the artist makes a painting or a poet writes a poem and instantly everybody likes it and in some form buys it or makes it lucrative and you,they only made the work because it was true to you with never a thought of anyone else but everybody likes it I don't think that invalidates it. Only maybe if you do a follow up like John Lennon advised " do the same but different",! If you LIKE cute bunny rabbits and fluffy chicks so that's what you paint and your pictures sell well I don't think that invalidates your work in itself.

[@rafaeljordao]

38:24 about "saying less"... The other day I was watching "How To Write Great Dialogue" (from @TheCloserLook) and in this video he talks about "subtext". Just a few days after that, I watched an episode of The Last Of Us where this was exactly what happened in the scene, and it was perfect. I don't remember which episode, but it was in the final part. If I do remember, I promise to come back and edit this.

[@IndiraLuz_art]

As a digital drawer, this led me to seriously consider the transition to "real life" drawing.. I love your openeness about the struggle between what people want and what your artistic urge tells you to do. Such great food for soul once again. Thank you!!