The Artist Stoop: Zach Kidwell

Zach Kidwell Show Notes

Zach Kidwell, a third-generation professional artist, discusses his artistic journey and the influence of his artistic family. He expresses gratitude for growing up in a creative environment and learning through observation. Zach emphasizes the importance of trusting his instincts as an artist and constantly striving to improve his work. He also discusses the challenges and costs of exhibiting at art fairs and the potential opportunities that come from networking. Zach shares a personal story about his grandfather's encounter with criminals and how it taught him the value of trusting his instincts. In this conversation, Zach Kidwell and Jillian Zepeda discuss the role of collaboration and feedback in the creative process. They share their experiences of seeking input from their spouses and the value they place on their opinions. Zach emphasizes the importance of trust and the ability to respectfully disagree with his wife's feedback. They also discuss the evolution of their artistic styles and the importance of experimentation and self-awareness. Zach shares the emotional story behind one of his paintings, titled 'Evolving Rhythms,' which was inspired by his wife's health journey.

Website: https://www.zachkidwellart.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachkidwellart/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:01 The Influence of a Creative Legacy

06:12 Trusting Your Instincts as an Artist

10:11 The Challenges and Opportunities of Art Fairs

18:02 The Value of a Supportive Network

31:00 The Role of Collaboration and Feedback

34:07 The Evolution of Artistic Style

43:07 Art as a Therapeutic and Healing Experience

47:07 Sharing Personal Stories through Art

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