Art Crush with Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) is the art business podcast for contemporary artists, painters, and visual creatives navigating the modern art world.
From bypassing traditional art gallery gatekeepers and hosting independent art shows to pricing fine art, finding your visual style, and overcoming imposter syndrome, Fi and Paula deliver punchy, unfiltered creative advice every week.
Whether you’re an emerging painter, self-taught artist, or running a full-time studio practice, subscribe for actionable art marketing strategies, mindset shifts, and artist insights.
Professional Development for Artists: Why Your Art Business Needs More Than AI | Art Crush
In this episode of Art Crush, Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into professional development for contemporary artists and creative entrepreneurs.
Discover why continuous learning, mindset shifts, and bespoke one-on-one artist mentorship are essential for scaling your fine art practice, and why generic AI answers and group courses often fall short.
Whether you're a self-taught painter, emerging visual artist, or running a full-time studio business, Fi and Paula explore how to overcome self-sabotage, invest in your art business ethically, and redefine ambition without losing your community focus.
Key Topics Covered:
Why professional development (CPD) is critical for freelance artists
The limits of AI and group training vs. customized one-on-one mentoring
Overcoming resistance and learning to invest in your art business
Redefining artistic ambition and building a sustainable 90-day business plan
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Art Crush with Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) is the art business podcast for contemporary artists, painters, and visual creatives navigating the modern art world. Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives.
From bypassing traditional art gallery gatekeepers and hosting independent art shows to pricing fine art, finding your visual style, and overcoming imposter syndrome, Fi and Paula deliver punchy, unfiltered creative advice every week.
Whether you’re an emerging painter, self-taught artist, or running a full-time studio practice, subscribe for actionable art marketing strategies, creative mindset shifts, and artist community insights.
Connect & Learn More:
Fi Marks: fimarks-art.co.uk (https://www.fimarks-art.co.uk/)
Paula Telizyn: paulatelizyn.com (https://paulatelizyn.com/)
The 51% Collective: thefiftyonepercent.com (https://www.thefiftyonepercent.com/)
Artcore Gallery: artcoreuk.com (https://www.artcoreuk.com)
17 Oct 2026
Are Art Certifications a Scam? + Why Art Competitions Are a Waste of Time | Art Crush
Do you need to pay for art certifications or enter contests to be a "real" artist? In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) tackle the uncomfortable truth behind paid art society memberships, "international artist" certifications, and the competitive nature of traditional art awards.
Discover why competing against other visual artists is a waste of creative energy, how art television shows make creativity accessible, and the crucial nuance between toxic art contests and beneficial small business awards.
Whether you're an emerging painter, self-taught artist, or building your contemporary art business, learn how to protect your budget and skip the gallery gatekeepers.
Key Topics Covered:
The reality behind paid art certifications and prestige societies
Why art competitions and contests hold artists back
The pros and cons of popular television art shows
A smart business approach to awards and visibility
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Art Crush with Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) is the art business podcast for contemporary artists, painters, and visual creatives navigating the modern art world. Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives.
From bypassing traditional art gallery gatekeepers and hosting independent art shows to pricing fine art, finding your visual style, and overcoming imposter syndrome, Fi and Paula deliver punchy, unfiltered creative advice every week.
Whether you’re an emerging painter, self-taught artist, or running a full-time studio practice, subscribe for actionable art marketing strategies, creative mindset shifts, and artist community insights.
Connect & Learn More:
Fi Marks: fimarks-art.co.uk (https://www.fimarks-art.co.uk/)
Paula Telizyn: paulatelizyn.com (https://paulatelizyn.com/)
The 51% Collective: thefiftyonepercent.com (https://www.thefiftyonepercent.com/)
Artcore Gallery: artcoreuk.com (https://www.artcoreuk.com)
10 Oct 2026
Behind the Scenes of The 51% Collective’s Debut Art Exhibition | Art Crush
In this special episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn are joined by fellow The 51% Collective artists Jela Prancic and Susan Gardner for an episode recorded just weeks before their major, first-ever international in-person exhibition, The Wild Within, opening at the Artcore Gallery in Derby.
Tune in as the collective breaks down how they curated their bodies of work—from mixed-media collage and wildlife portraiture to powerful storytelling about women's journeys, overcoming disempowerment, and stepping into creative power.
Find out what to expect on opening night on October 23rd, why attendees are encouraged to wear their wildest velvets, and what special surprise awaits the first 51 people through the door.
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Art Crush with Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) is the art business podcast for contemporary artists, painters, and visual creatives navigating the modern art world. Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives.
From bypassing traditional art gallery gatekeepers and hosting independent art shows to pricing fine art, finding your visual style, and overcoming imposter syndrome, Fi and Paula deliver punchy, unfiltered creative advice every week.
Whether you’re an emerging painter, self-taught artist, or running a full-time studio practice, subscribe for actionable art marketing strategies, creative mindset shifts, and artist community insights.
Connect & Learn More:
Fi Marks: fimarks-art.co.uk (https://www.fimarks-art.co.uk/)
Paula Telizyn: paulatelizyn.com (https://paulatelizyn.com/)
The 51% Collective: thefiftyonepercent.com (https://www.thefiftyonepercent.com/)
Artcore Gallery: artcoreuk.com (https://www.artcoreuk.com)
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