In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston "phones a friend" or two for this discussion on relationships. Relationships can be interpersonal, of a business nature, and even can turn out to be one of the healthiest things we can focus on for o

This episode of The Living Artist podcast is all about testing. How do we know what we are truly capable of accomplishing as artists without pushing our boundaries a bit? This can be achieved in the form of testing. Testing out ideas, techniques, tactics,

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston delves into the oh so "sexy" topic of protecting your artwork/inventory. This episode was inspired by the latest atmospheric river dumping almost a foot of rain onto California in a very short period

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston shares a personal story about witnessing the sometimes unbelievable power of another person's (or peoples') perspective. Hopefully you will find this both entertaining and even something that could spa

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston takes us "straight to the top" by redefining what that even means. As artists, it is our job to have lofty goals, but also to not make one of them be the end all be all for our careers. This latter m

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston gives a crash course in believing your own hype. This is a fun and energetic episode meant to root us in our own creative spirit and confidence. We are here on this planet to share our work with the world. We

In this episode of The Living Artist, what the hell is going on? Is it a hostile takeover, or just a sign of the times? Tune in to find out. Do it for "the greater good"...For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visit

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston kicks off the New Year with some thoughts and inspiration for a creative and proactive 2024! Have a Happy New Year and enjoy!For more information on Preston M. Smith and his artwork, visithttps://www.

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston sneaks in one more quick "Holiday" episode before the new year! Listen in to hear some good cheer, a few thoughts on 2024, and yes, some finger-wagging! To whom was the finger being wagged? You will

In this episode of The Living Artist, Preston breaks down what we should do when we have been approached online or through social media by a "gallery" that wants to show our work for a substantial fee. This could be nationally or internationally