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Two Cranky Creatives: Real Talk & Practical Advice for Surface Designers and Creative Entrepreneurs

Carrie Cantwell & Toni Federico: Surface Designer, Creative Career
Creativity
Art Licensing
Mental Health
Social Media
Surface Pattern Design
Surface Design
Tariffs
Creative Entrepreneurship
Small Businesses
Color
Artistic Integrity
Etsy
Print On Demand
Color Experimentation
Graphic Design
Instagram
Rejection
Creative Strategies
Trends
Creative Process

In Two Cranky Creatives, two seasoned creative entrepreneurs, Carrie & Toni, pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of building a creative business. Expect unfiltered, real talk about the challenges, victories, and everything in between that comes with being a creative entrepreneur. Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about the creative hustle, join us for candid conversations th... more

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This episode is sponsored by Sunlight Tax and The Print Life.

In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives, the Cranks tackle one of the most infuriating—and unfortunately common—creative challenges: clients who don't pay their damn bills. Carrie and T... more

This episode is sponsored by Sunlight Tax, Illustrators for Hire, the Illustration Portfolio Challenge, the Illustration Bootcamp, and Art Licensing Unlocked.

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This episode is sponsored by the Art Brand Alliance and True Grit Texture Supply. Listeners also get a a 20% discount with the code CRANKY at checkout

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This episode is sponsored by Sunlight Tax, The Etsy Mentor, True Grit Texture Supply, Art Licensing Unlocked, Brooke Mackie Designs, the Illustration Portfolio Challenge, and The Print Life. Listeners also get a a 20% discount at True Grit Texture Su... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Bardot
Procreate educator; founder of Bardot Brush and Art Maker's Club
Bardot Brush / Art Maker's Club
Episode: Cranky and Chaotic: Finding Time to Make Art When Life Gets Messy w/Lisa Bardot
Hannah Cole
Artist first and tax pro, founder of Sunlight Tax
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Episode: Cranky About Taxes: Practical Tax Truths Every Creative Needs to Hear w/Hannah Cole
Ness Stoilova
Surface Designer and Art Business Coach
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Episode: Cranky, Creative, & Still Human: AI's Impact on Surface Design & What Creative Entrepreneurs Need to Know w/Ness Stoilova
Mandy Corcoran
Professional surface pattern designer and educator
Amanda Grace Designs
Episode: REDUX: Pitching Schedules and Seasonal Design w/Mandy Corcoran
Cat Coquillette
Artist in the art licensing and surface pattern design world.
Cat Coq
Episode: REDUX: Designing for Trends w/Cat Coquillette
Kay Wolfersperger
Designer and illustrator with 20 years of experience in creative fields.
Episode: How Cranky Creatives Stay Paid w/Kay Wolfersperger: Multiple Income Streams as a Creative Entrepreneur
Ana Bianchi
Artist, designer, and illustrator known for her vibrant use of color.
Ana Loves Color
Episode: Colorfully Cranky: Using Color in Design w/Ana Bianchi
Salli Swindell
Freelance illustrator with 46 years in the business and co-founder of Illustrators for Hire
Illustrators for Hire
Episode: Unpacking "Cranky": How to Stay Professional and Calm as a Creative Entrepreneur with Nate Padavik & Salli Swindell
Nate Padavik
Freelance illustrator and partner at Illustrators for Hire, working alongside his sister
Illustrators for Hire
Episode: Unpacking "Cranky": How to Stay Professional and Calm as a Creative Entrepreneur with Nate Padavik & Salli Swindell

Hosts

Carrie Cantwell
Co-host and seasoned creative entrepreneur who shares candid insights into the creative industry, focusing on the experiences of artists and designers as they navigate their careers.
Toni Federico
Co-host and creative professional who brings real-talk discussions about the challenges in the art and design field, focusing on practical advice for creative entrepreneurs.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Fabulous interview

    I stumbled upon this podcast and have enjoyed every interview with artisans that share the real world experiences. Thank you for all the honesty and heartfelt encouragement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lorirehn
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you! đź’—

    Always a pleasure to hear their experiences, thoughts, suggestions and super-interesting special guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathy Rupff
    United States9 months ago
  • Genuine and Real

    I live Tony and Carry’s sense of humor, life and cranky. We all have those days and think a little negatively at times. There’s space for all of it, than gathere tools to acknowledge and move forward. Love you realness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cookinaxx
    United States10 months ago
  • Keepin’ it OG

    Carrie and Toni keep it real while discussing the art and design field. Their honesty and candidness are refreshing in an atmosphere of artistic fluff. I think I found my new favorite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tannej86
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the honesty and candidness of the discussions, valuing the real experiences shared by the hosts.
The atmosphere is described as refreshing in comparison to other artistic content that tends to be overly polished.
Many find the insights provided to be deeply relatable and encouraging, particularly regarding the struggles of artistic careers.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#29
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#117
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#210
Italy/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#49
Ireland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#68
Argentina/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cranky and Chaotic: Finding Time to Make Art When Life Gets Messy w/Lisa Bardot
Q: What is Lisa Bardot's approach to balancing multiple creative ventures?
Lisa describes a structured approach that blends teaching, creating, and community-building, using batching, dedicated time blocks, and occasionally taking sabbaticals to prevent burnout while keeping art at the center.
Imperfect and Cranky: Breaking the Perfection Trap w/Cat Coquillette
Q: What was Cat's experience at the beginning of her career?
She worked as an art director and didn't share her watercolor paintings because she felt embarrassed about them. Eventually, she began to post her work on social media and transitioned to focusing on her art career.
A Cranky Creatives Guide to Facing Rejection w/Mable Tan
Q: Mable, do you feel the same tension of being true to who you are as an artist versus what the marketplace might be demanding?
Mable acknowledges the difficulty of creating art that resonates with her personally versus what the market wants, emphasizing the need to rediscover joy in creation.

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1. Lisa Bardot
2. Hannah Cole
3. Ness Stoilova
4. Mandy Corcoran
5. Cat Coquillette
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7. Ana Bianchi
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