My Art is My Voice

Bartering Art, Value, and the Artist’s Life

What is art actually worth—and who gets to decide?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore the many layers of value in a creative life—from bartering and trading artwork to selling it, sharing it, and being judged by it.

This conversation moves through the realities of being a full-time artist: – Trading art vs. selling it – The ups and downs of making a living creatively – How we judge art—and how we feel judged by our own work – Comparing your w...

Art Is Trifficult (Why Making Isn’t Easy)

What if the challenge of making art isn’t something to avoid—but something to understand?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore the idea of “trifficult”—a word that captures the strange balance between things being both tricky and difficult at the same time.

This conversation moves through the real experience of being an artist:

– Why work that comes easily doesn’t always feel valuable

– The difference between adding and subtracting in different mediums...

What happens in the middle of the creative process—when the excitement fades, the work becomes repetitive, and you’re not quite sure where it’s going?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca and Tom explore what they call the middle muddle—that in-between space where most of the real work happens.

This conversation moves through the many layers of being an artist:


– The repetition and uncertainty that show up in the middle


– The vulnerability of sharing your work—and the fear that comes with it


– The tension betw...

The Ugly Middle (And Why Most Artists Quit Here)

What happens after the beginning—when the excitement wears off and you’re left in the long, uncertain middle of making?

In this episode of My Art is My Voice, Rebecca Danger and Tom Ferry reflects on what they call the ugly middle—that stretch of the creative process where doubt, frustration, and second-guessing tend to take over.

This conversation explores the internal side of making art: – The tendency to create emotional drama while creating – The challenge of making work for yourself (not for approval...

What does it actually take to make money as an artist—and is it worth it?

In this episode, we get into the real experience of selling art, starting with a recent pet portrait commission inspired by Rebecca’s two dogs. From there, the conversation opens up into the bigger picture: what it means to create for someone else, how commissions can challenge your process, and the pressure that comes with putting a price on your work.

We also talk honestly about galleries, art shows, and markets—the time, energy, and emotional investment they require, and wh...

When art, money, and self-worth collide.

What is the real cost of making art and how much of that cost is tied to how we see ourselves?

In this Episode, we talk about self worth, transactional value and the pressure to turn creativity into income. From trying to pay the bills with art to not feeling "good enough," this is an honest conversation about the tension between creating freely and creating to survive.

We explore what it means to make choices as an artist, whether you're actively creating your life or letting it...

What does it actually mean to live as an artist today?

In this first episode, we sit down over coffee with Rebecca Danger and Tom Ferry to talk honestly about the creative life. From the fear of putting yourself out there to the reality of Burnout, this is a real conversation about what it takes to keep showing up.

We talk about finding your voice through art, why you don't have to hustle to be an artist, and the challenge of trying to make money while staying true to your work.

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