by Paula Telizyn and Fi Marks
Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives. Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) deliver punchy, bite-sized episodes designed to shake up your creativity. From deconstructing classical views to mastering the modern hustle, get the artistic insight you need in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee. Connect with the artists: www.fimarks-art.co.uk & www.paulatelizyn.com
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July 25, 2026
<p>"You’re so talented!" Sounds like a compliment, right? For many professional artists, it can feel like it erases years of hard work, skill-building, and practice.</p><p>In this episode of Art Crush, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into how the language we use—and the language used about us—shapes our artistic careers, pricing, and confidence.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we unpack:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Problem with "Talent":</strong> Why praising talent ignores the hard work, failure, and skill required to make art.</p></li><li><p><strong>Owning Your Ambition:</strong> Why ambition is treated like a dirty word in the art world and how to reclaim it.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ditching the "Little Business" Mindset:</strong> How playing small or using diminishing language directly impacts your ability to sell and price your work with confidence.</p></li><li><p><strong>Positioning Your Art:</strong> What watch brands, luxury items, and "affordable art fairs" can teach us about value, perception, and positioning.</p></li><li><p><strong>Self-Talk for Artists:</strong> How to stop bullying yourself, embrace your skill, and step up without fear of coming across as arrogant.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Challenge for Listeners:</strong> Check your last three social media posts or email newsletters. What language are you using around your work? Are you building yourself up or playing it down? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Connect with us:</strong>New episodes of Art Crush drop every Saturday! Don't forget to <strong>like, subscribe, and share</strong> on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.</p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>About Art Crush:</strong></p><p>Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.</p><p>We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.</p><p>Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.</p><p><strong>Connect with the hosts:</strong></p><p>Check out The 51% at <a href="https://www.thefiftyonepercent.com">www.thefiftyonepercent.com</a></p><p>Find Fi Marks' art at <a href="https://www.fimarks-art.co.uk">www.fimarks-art.co.uk</a></p><p>Find Paula Telizyn's art at <a href="https://www.PaulaTelizyn.com">www.PaulaTelizyn.com</a></p>
July 18, 2026
<p>Is the fear of selling out keeping you from achieving your true potential as an artist? </p><p>In this episode of <strong>Art Crush</strong>, hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive deep into why treating your art like a business is the most empowering move you can make for your career.</p><p>Many creatives fall into the trap of waiting for the holy grail—believing a top-tier gallery will swoop in, handle all the sales, and make them famous. Fi and Paula dismantle this toxic myth, explaining why relying on luck, raw talent, or third-party representatives is a recipe for disappointment. </p><p>Instead, they share how taking personal responsibility and defining exactly what success looks like to you can completely transform your artistic journey.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we unpick:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why handing over all control (and a huge cut of your earnings) isn't the only way to "make it."</p></li><li><p>Why vague goals lead to aimless results, and how to figure out what you actually want.</p></li><li><p>Overcoming the societal pressures of what it means to be a proper or acceptable artist.</p></li><li><p>The straightforward, simple truth about exchanging your valuable art (as a product or service) for a profit.</p></li></ul><p>Whether you are tired of underpricing your work on the sidewalk or simply want to feel confident navigating the entrepreneurial side of your passion, this episode will help you put a motor in your boat and steer your own ship.</p><p>We want to hear from you! What are your biggest questions or struggles when it comes to running your art career as a business? Let us know in the comments. New episodes of Art Crush come out every Saturday.</p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>About Art Crush:</strong></p><p>Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.</p><p>We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.</p><p>Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.</p><p><strong>Connect with the hosts:</strong></p><p>Check out The 51% at <a href="https://www.thefiftyonepercent.com">www.thefiftyonepercent.com</a></p><p>Find Fi Marks' art at <a href="https://www.fimarks-art.co.uk">www.fimarks-art.co.uk</a></p><p>Find Paula Telizyn's art at <a href="https://www.PaulaTelizyn.com">www.PaulaTelizyn.com</a></p>
July 11, 2026
<p><strong>Have you ever completely fallen out of love with your art?</strong></p><p>In this special episode of Art Crush, the spotlight turns to co-host Paula Telizyn as she shares her candid, unfiltered journey of returning to professional painting after a long hiatus.</p><p>Following a life-altering accident in 2019, immense personal shifts, and a transition into artist mentorship, Paula packed away her brushes and publicly declared she was never painting again. </p><p>Fast forward to today, and she is officially back in her painting pants and gearing up for a major gallery show. Paula and Fi discuss the mental hurdles of getting back to the canvas, dealing with the heavy weight of perfectionism, and why facing creative resistance is a mandatory part of an artist's journey.</p><p>Paula also unveils her new portrait series, <strong>Perception 2026</strong>. By painting 30 different women, she explores the powerful gap between how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. </p><p>If you have ever struggled with imposter syndrome, lost your artistic "why," or wondered if it is too late to return to your creative roots, this episode is your permission slip to start again.What We Discuss in This Episode:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Overcoming Creative Resistance:</strong> The real, unglamorous truth about stalling, losing your supplies, avoiding the studio, and finally sitting down to paint.</p></li><li><p><strong>Finding Your Authentic Style:</strong> Why painting abstract or landscapes wasn't the right recipe for Paula, and how returning to portraiture sparked her true passion.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Perception Project:</strong> How Paula is capturing the deeper essence of 30 women and challenging their own self-perceptions through art.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Importance of Art Buddies:</strong> Why every artist needs a supportive peer group to break through self-doubt and isolation.</p></li></ul><li><ul><li><strong>The Power of Self-Portraits:</strong> A challenge to listeners to paint themselves and confront their own self-image.</li></ul><p>Links & Resources Mentioned:</p></li><ul><li><p><strong>See the Art in Person:</strong> Join Fi and Paula at the Artcore Gallery in Derby, UK, from October 23 to October 30, 2026.</p></li><li><p><strong>Follow Paula's Progress:</strong> Watch the "Perception 2026" pieces come to life on Instagram <strong>@bored.fruit.donkey</strong> or follow her on Facebook.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Subscribe, like, share, and comment! </strong></p><p><strong>Have you ever painted a self-portrait? Did it change how you view yourself? Let us know in the comments below!</strong></p><p><strong>---</strong></p><p><strong>About Art Crush:</strong></p><p>Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business.</p><p>We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.</p><p>Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.</p><p><strong>Connect with the hosts:</strong></p><p>Check out The 51% at <a href="https://www.thefiftyonepercent.com">www.thefiftyonepercent.com</a></p><p>Find Fi Marks' art at <a href="https://www.fimarks-art.co.uk">www.fimarks-art.co.uk</a></p><p>Find Paula Telizyn's art at <a href="https://www.PaulaTelizyn.com">www.PaulaTelizyn.com</a></p><p>Paula's Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bored.fruit.donkey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/bored.fruit.donkey/</a></p>
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Two artists. Two continents. Infinite perspectives. Fi Marks (UK) and Paula Telizyn (Canada) deliver punchy, bite-sized episodes designed to shake up your creativity. From deconstructing classical views to mastering the modern hustle, get the artistic insight you need in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee.
Connect with the artists: www.fimarks-art.co.uk & www.paulatelizyn.com
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