Kathleen Jones on Letting Go of Perfection, Painting Boldly, and Building a Full-Time Art Career

In this inspiring episode of The Art Coaching Club Podcast, we sit down with Kathleen Jones, a Macon-based mixed media artist known for her surrealist still lifes, floating forms, and emotionally rich color palettes. Kathleen shares her journey from high school art teacher to full-time painter, and the fears, milestones, and mindset shifts that made it possible.

Inside the episode, we cover:

• How Kathleen "unlearned" realism to find her distinctive style

• The digital tools that changed her painting process

• Taking the leap from teaching to full-time art—and the financial mindset behind it

• Lessons from her first solo show and gallery partnerships

• The power of authenticity, experimentation, and letting go of perfection

• Organic marketing strategies that work, including email list building and meaningful engagement

• Why a part-time job isn’t a step back—it can be a smart creative support

Kathleen also offers encouragement for artists in all stages: create daily, don’t chase trends, and make space for the messy middle. Whether you’re working toward full-time artistry or simply need a spark of creative wisdom, this episode is packed with relatable takeaways.

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