{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/0b720a00-b61a-45f1-9579-dff8c86c9a79/5e610310-d3ff-4dbe-9d30-ab075a92ee0c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 30 – Alyssa Monks : Creating The Space For Connection","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62f26a31ca2a723f52f6e859/62f26a3f267f67001285856d.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Alyssa Monks is an American artist. She is highly talented, highly respected and highly successful. In this episode she talks candidly about what real success means to her. How art can help make a connection to our humanness. Her relationships with galleries, and she gives tips for artists that are invaluable</p>\n<p>Here is what we talk about</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why does art exist?</li>\n<li>The, “Paint,” of reality</li>\n<li>Painting for viewer or artist?</li>\n<li>Creative heroes</li>\n<li>Current artistic challenges</li>\n<li>Galleries and the art business</li>\n<li>Learning in Florence and New York</li>\n<li>Advice for artists</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Alyssa's advice for artists</p>\n<p>“Skills are very important, but nowhere near enough to make art. Definitely acquire the skills through whatever practice and education you choose and embrace it with discipline but have no attachment to success.<br />\nWork as hard as you can.<br />\nDon't ever compare yourself to others.<br />\nLearn how to work on your...","author_name":"John Dalton"}