How to Talk About Your Art with Greater IMPACT: The Advice of Sergio Gomez

[@SusieCaron]

I liked hearing about the hook….a way to engage the listener with their own experience. Also reduce the distance between your art and your audience.

[@sergiogomezart]

Yes totally. Thanks for watching

[@SueQuayle]

Thank you Sergio! a great reminder to have some stories ready - confidence that you are the expert is very helpful tip. We must have figured out the meaning or the art is less soul moving.

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching. I agree, it's about connecting with others through your art.

[@davidproeber2921]

Well done! Even as a professional artist, I can find myself doubting the current direction of my art, particularly when I am half way through production of a show. Your "C" as in confidence, is something I need to ever keep in mind. Selling the idea behind your work requires a confident tone, whether it is to a buyer or gallery owner. Thanks for this great video

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching!!

[@erinakaika2431]

Thank You so much, I have a story for each of my Art Piece's, as I realise, thank you again for your advice.

[@spongie7403]

This is so insightful. Thank you. I NOW realize I actually have a lot to say about my art and that I actually always had it on my mind all along, but that I was just not able to articulate it.

[@cterrell1343]

Great tips and structure, I really like "Meet them at the door", I've forwarded this link to the Art teachers at my school and will watch again at home to make notes for myself, especially turning my stairway pitch into an elevator pitch!! Best wishes.

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@joselitoledesma451]

i wish i have learned about this many years ago...thanks Sergio!!!

[@sergiogomezart]

My pleasure!! Thanks for watching

[@artdrive-in3535]

Talking about your art is an art in itself. Thank you for sharing all these tips!

[@jenniferkelly8581]

Thank you

[@chris-terrell-liveactive]

Watching this again from my home account and making notes. My pitches are more like taking the stairs so now preparing for the elevator! The hook seems to lead to Meet me at the Door, the biggest point that stood out for me as so few artists seem to do this, especially those doing more conceptual or abstract work and I think this leaves a lot of people feeling lost or excluded. Thank you.

[@sergiogomezart]

Happy to help. My best advice is to keep it simple. If the message gets too hard to explain, people will get lost and not pay attention

[@juliefeldman9333]

Such a great lesson Sergio. I have that underlined in my notes, “ I am the expert”! Must remember that…..

[@sergiogomezart]

Great point, remember to own your knowledge.

[@051963mf]

Nice dude. He also has such good energy.

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks!

[@dickersonart]

I had no idea why I felt so frustrated about my art and how to convey why I made it. I really need to spend more time thinking about my art and working on my pitch. I appreciate this, thank you.

[@sergiogomezart]

Great, Thanks for watching

[@rforrandom5559]

I can’t tell you how helpful this is to me. Thank you.

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@mexguyana]

Thank you Sergio. Feb.10. 23

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching

[@isabeau9381]

Excellent talk. Thanks!

[@josephhensel2030]

Good information. Concepts I've heard before but packaged nicely in the acronym. A good reminder to stay focused all those 6 ideas, Especially the elevator talk.

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for sharing

[@callmeal3017]

Very well presented and impactful. Been a musician for over 50 years "knew" a lot if this sure but the well explained and explored "reminders" are so helpful thank you!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching!! Glad you liked it

[@liisa5318]

Great video! 'Insightful thinking' was the best tip for me!

[@margaritapr1868]

Sergio, after watching several videos from different artists, I can tell you that you rock like any other, I will use your tips for sure! Thank you and mil gracias!

[@sergiogomezart]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SusanLucier]

You have the best ideas ever! 🎉

[@sergiogomezart]

That you so much!! Thanks for watching the video. Please share it with your friends.

[@gailbuggy6648]

Great talk!! confidences and authenticity!!

[@neskemese]

Thank you, Sergio, this are very usefull tips! I will have an exhibition on Saturday, so I will think about all these points more. I have to think about the Hook, and I have to bee more confident, standing in front my paintings, and have to show my passion about my art more. Because I love my art, this is a big part of me, I'm a very passionate person, when it's about art I love, but I'm not often meet people, so talking about it, is not easy.

[@sergiogomezart]

Very cool. Happy to hear these were helpful.

[@chameleoned]

This is great. Thank you for sharing!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching!

[@GwenMeharg]

I give a talk tomorrow. I am sick. I have turned in the presentation, but I feel like hammered doggie doo. I am going to go in tomorrow with passion and confidence as the expert and hope for the best. THANK YOU!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for the comment. I hope the talk when well.

[@wat5404]

A fun way to address the topic- thanks Sergio

[@lubadrahosz7003]

No, never thought about it. Need to do this.

[@juliefreedman6913]

Yes ! I have a pitch and a hook !

[@sergiogomezart]

Awesome!!!

[@jonahculver4689]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@sergiogomezart]

You're welcome!

[@destiny8012]

Absolutely helpful. Thank you so much!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching :)

[@lubadrahosz7003]

I will certantly work on remembering story telling, great tip. Thank you for this, loved it.

[@ucheuguru4084]

Authentic storytelling ❤ thank you very much

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks

[@jordyrengifopoma509]

Thank you so much for this valuable resource! 💚

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching

[@anthonyfeliciano7445]

Yes, overcoming obstacles 👀

[@lozanodesigns8285]

Excellent

[@jeaninebrownpaints2025]

I definitely need to work on talking about my art... all these points are SOOOO helpful, thank you for sharing them with us out here alone in the studio plugging away at our work xoxox I will listen again and again and work on getting comfortable with this and get more introspective about the WHY I paint what I paint. take good care and I love the piece behind you!

[@martinatola6423]

Thank you! I learned so much! And I love the 'meet me out the door' tip!

[@sergiogomezart]

So glad!

[@judeernest4576]

Thank you Sergio. Insightful and generous talk. 🙋‍♀️👍

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad you liked it!

[@marvw1483]

Meet Me At The Door was the most useful. The others I feel more aware of - but always good to be reminded! thanks Sergio :)

[@loelli_]

such great advice!..articulating and talking about my art can be really difficult. This is so helpful, thank you!!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for the comment

[@QGalleryarts]

Thank you for this tip

[@Kitieification]

I love listening to you lectures I can picture being in your presence and being in competition with who can speak the most!! Even though I have a lot to learn from You 😆

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks so much for watching. :). Glad it was helpful

[@soheilasiadate2478]

Thank you Sergio that was great even though i am 3 years late, still very good tips

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad you liked it!

[@naturalsilverhairlivingthe3435]

So worth having as a reference

[@sergiogomezart]

thanks!!!

[@shellyryder7697]

Yes I have an elevator pitch and it changes depending on how long I have. I love the idea of the hook. Thank you 👍🙏

[@Choulalita]

That's great! I'll work on both the pitch and hook, love it!

[@gracesharpe1891]

I literally just kissed my screen in my gratefulness in how you presented this pertinent information. Such clarity! Thank you 😍

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad it was helpful! Makes my day!!! :)

[@daniasaffiya8036]

This gives me encouragement to give a talk about my artwork

[@SusieCaron]

Great help for me. Thanks.

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad to hear it!

[@TerriKash-NEO]

Thank you. It was really a very helpful presentation. 😊

[@angietaylor5256]

Thank you Sergio! My reception for my Art exhibition is this Thursday and this talk will help me so much!😃 I have some funny stories I can share about my whimsical art, FOR SURE!!!

[@armandopuig9579]

Vary helpful information thank you

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@agatarek_official]

you are a great teacher! Thank you

[@Sheila.F]

Thank you Sergio. This is profound

[@juanhartley4897]

Wholesome content. Yesh good stuff

[@leilakanso6058]

Sergio maybe most of those points are inherent in my presence and talk about my art. Some make an Impact. But it helps to get exposure but, it takes more to get a good sale. I have done 58 INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIVES AND 10 SOLOS ART EXHIBITS SO FAR.

[@marianjones7069]

Insightful thinking was exactly what I needed. I am a new artist and for the first time I am able to put into words what I make, why I make and why it matters! Thank you immensely for this talk!

[@AmaSeeker]

Thank you Sergio! Great advice that helps me break down the terror I am feeling into not so scary steps. Feeloing more like I can do this now.

[@cute5048]

Thank you 💞

[@sergiogomezart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@arlinejernigan]

This is wonderful and helpful Thank you.

[@arlinejernigan]

I have an artist statement, but not an elevator pitch or a hook. I definitely will be working on both..

[@arlinejernigan]

I kind of feel like my story telling needs work. I have never thought myself to be very skillful in that area.

[@kit4649]

Very valuable information even after several years. Thank you for sharing!

[@charlenejobe2959]

Great talk!!! So very helpful, thank you!!!!

[@SandraEarleRusso]

My first one to work on is "Insightful Thinking" - Thank you for sharing with us all.

[@rellaingram4205]

I definitely need to work on one!

[@kerrypattison-christie1166]

Hello Sergio and thank you so much for your video. I am going to visit the owner of a vegan restaurant and try and get my animal artworks up on the walls. They have many incredible artworks already. Barely a space left so I’m very nervous even though he sounded v friendly on the phone. I’m socially awkward 😱 needed a helpful video like yours. Feel more empowered. I especially like the I am the expert about my art phrase. Which I will be saying in my head when I walk through the door. I’d have liked to hear more of your own examples ie the story to tell Would make my understand ore concrete. Thanks again kerry ✌️👍🤩✨

[@laurainel]

I agree…great video but would have liked more examples to help me better understand. Super helpful video, though! Thanks 🙏 so much!

[@marianjones7069]

....thank you Sergio this is so helpful

[@carolblack-lemon8973]

Thank you, 😊

[@sergiogomezart]

thanks!

[@RichardHerschberger]

Wow this is very timely for me. Thanks

[@Choulalita]

Really love this, meet me at the door, this idea is exactly what I've been wanting to develop with my art ith other people, this is excellent!

[@sabelomncwabe5818]

I need to work on my hook confident ❤ sorry am late..but still thank you

[@_.d.0.n._776]

How would I apply this when i am writting about my art? And especially for when I am being graded on it, in a university setting?

[@ErnestCooper]

You are a very interesting storyteller. I start watching your presentation and got spellbound. I could not stop until you had finished. Your information was exactly what I needed to advance myself with more confidence. Thank you for your high quality professional service.

[@sergiogomezart]

Wow, thank you!

[@mmkriszti]

Meet me at door is great, thank you!

[@sergiogomezart]

No problem.!!!

[@vesnaduval2003]

Thank you

[@vesnaduval2003]

This really was awsome

[@annkelly5660]

So helpful! Thank you.

[@tinanightblueart1460]

Thank you Sergio, as always, so valuable! What resonates the most is "How can I bring value to them" Preparing for an artist talk in Berlin this summer :-)

[@sergiogomezart]

Awesome. Happy to hear you liked the talk. Good luck with your talk.

[@mercurymajesty]

so helpful! wow!

[@sergiogomezart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aiwysiwyg2913]

It’s so much helpful, Thanks for sharing!

[@steveshanks1554]

Thanks for the video, very helpful!

[@rushartstudios8177]

Targeted outcome - resonates as the one I need to work on. Great questions to accomplish this. Thanks so much, Sergio.

[@silviaventura5225]

Thank you Sergio!!! really helpful!!! Thanks for been so generous sharing all you know and experience!

[@deboralevyart]

Hola. Muy bueno me encanto.muy claro y ocurrente idea de integrar la palabra Impact Ayudas a entender el cuadro completo. Para mi no me queda claro y necesito trabajar mas en La letra T. Muchas gracias

[@sergiogomezart]

Que bien gracias!!

[@mahassab1398]

Thank you so much. I realized that I have to work on my elevator pitch and my hook. :)

[@cajvisualart]

Lovely inspiring talk. Always a delight to listen to Sergio!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for the comment :)

[@davidandclyde]

July 5 I have my first art show 😁 Thank you for these tips my friend 🙏

[@sergiogomezart]

Congratulations!! Glad it was helpful

[@maryjames617]

Thanks for these very helpful tips as I prepare for my first artist talk!

[@Fierce444-scuba]

Thank you for the helpful tips strategies. "Meet me at the Door" is very insightful and will help me prep for my artist presentation. This is great and very valuable.

[@tobymaclennan6755]

Sergio, I'm always inspired by your presentations and I hope I'm learning from them. Thank you my friend.

[@hikize]

Meet me at the door is so helpful!

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks :)

[@ArtEntity]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND VIDEOS KEEP IT UP!!! I want to be a more professional and luxury level artist so people spend money

[@arenadiazoficial5332]

Great 👏👏👏👏thanks

[@sergiogomezart]

Thank you too!

[@artgirl2be]

Yes, I have a hook, a story, but then I think I talk too much, so I like the idea of a common idea and asking them a question....

[@Kaikoura26]

Thank you so much for this. This was extremely helpful. Could you make a video about art theory?

[@rose-albasavoie559]

Merci merci

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for watching

[@christinas5691]

I have a very difficult time with the overall idea of not telling what it means, especially when I'm also supposed to proclaim a mission. The mission is basically to get people asking questions or talking about the topics but not telling what I feel about it? I got this feedback all the time in my MFA program but noone offered a way to talk about it differently, and other students were clearly articulating their political/religious views when they talked about their work with no push back. It's all very confusing to me still. I recognize that the professors agreed with the worldview of these other students and not mine so there was definitely discrimination but I still don't understand the language I should be using to invite someone into the work without telling them what it means to me as the artist.

[@sergiogomezart]

I recommend this video I did recently about not sharing the meaning of the art but instead talk about stories. check it out: kzbin.infoThxMgEyYNMA?si=9g2q6is5ZXTJmnVU

[@leninaolivasfineart3689]

I love Confident attitude and that I'm the expert in the rom. I have to work on Insightful Thinking :-/

[@elKachivache]

Awesome video thanks, I don't have an elevator speech but I have an old artist statement that I should totally update, also I need to think of stories to share whenever I make exhibitions and stuff because I usually just stand there very shyly. What would be your advice for someone whose art motives are, let say, not suitable for everyone, for instance, someone whose art speech is a critique to religion. Should he/she be honest about it even if some people will get triggered, or should the speech be "disguised" or "diluted"? Thanks!

[@sergiogomezart]

Hi Anlo, it is all about how you say it. It is ok to disagree with someone as long as you also respect their opinion when it comes to talking about your art.

[@leninaolivasfineart3689]

I need to work on my pitch & a hook.

[@jimstephens6881]

I have found that long You-Tube presentations like this one cause individuals to click stop and move on. I like your info and you have some very good points. I think number one is all you should have presented. Then do an individual follow up series with tips 2,3,4 etc. I like hearing from other artists talking about the arts and their feelings and expressions created into art form. I am a photography of 55 years presenting in different media plus creating digital art from photos through the use of PS and several other apps. I look forward to viewing your other You-Tube presentations, regards.

[@sergiogomezart]

Thanks for the comment. This one is long because it was a LIVE webinar. My other videos are 10 min each. Enjoy

[@chevyyyyyyy]

UC Irvine did not offer practical advice of any kind. We were left to float, to find our own way in investigating art issues, not self-promotion. Thanks for this timely advice.

[@jeffgcasto]

Power tips!

[@sergiogomezart]

Yes!!

[@catherinewhite4313]

7:33 elevator pitch in progress.....

[@sergiogomezart]

Awesome