Reinvented at Any Age: How Art Shows Changed My Life — I’m a Podcast Guest on Wisdom for Wannabees!
I’m thrilled to share that I’m the featured guest on the podcast Wisdom for Wannabees in an episode titled “How Art Shows Changed My Life.” We talk about reinvention at any age, the courage to start small, and how showing up—table by table, fair by fair—turned my work into a living, growing practice.
For years I loved two worlds: century-spanning fashion and classical sculpture. Blending them has become my language—quiet, elegant, a little sacred—and art shows were the first place that language truly met its audience. At a booth, you see someone pause, tilt their head, and feel something. That moment taught me more than any metric: how to listen, refine, and build a collection that lives with people.
In the episode, I share the early missteps (overpacking frames, underpricing, saying yes to everything) and the small, repeatable actions that changed everything: designing a cohesive booth like a tiny gallery, tracking what collectors touched and asked about, and following up with a thoughtful note after the show. We also talk about stamina—how to protect your energy before a weekend market and how to recover after—because longevity is its own art form.
If you’re dreaming about getting your work into the world, I hope this conversation feels like permission. You don’t need the “perfect moment.” You need a table, your work, and the willingness to learn in public. Art shows became my studio’s classroom, community, and springboard.
Episode highlights you’ll hear:
Reinventing yourself through art at any age and stage
Turning a booth into a mini-gallery (palette, signage, flow, framing)
Pricing with clarity and kindness to yourself
What to track during a show to guide your next collection
Building relationships with collectors (and why a handwritten note still matters)
Protecting your energy before/after show days
Measuring success beyond sales: story, fit, and momentum
Thank you to Wisdom for Wannabees for a thoughtful, generous conversation. I can’t wait for you to listen.
Listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/TPWqn60jd3A?si=g4SuNBZGZX9YDoRZ
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Say hello or inquire about a commission: [Contact]
P.S. If the episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear what part stayed with you—send me a note or tag me on Instagram so I can cheer you on.