How to Write an Art Book in a Pandemic with Kellee Conrad

Together with Caylee Grey and guests, we’ll explore what it REALLY means to be an artist. Practically. Warts and all. So that you can be an artist, today, now, even if you work a day job, have a million and one commitments and own a cat that likes sitting on your art.

No more excuses. Okay? Okay.

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Last year, Kellee went through an intense creative burnout. I’ve been through many of those myself. This episode is about what’s waiting on the other side.

Kellee and I have loads in common, including writing a book with the same publisher and even the same superhero editor. Going through a large-scale project like writing a book when the world is essentially crumbling down is an interesting experience.

Besides the book, we talk about running a creative business, being yourself in a world that tells you not to be, weaknesses as strengths, and dad jokes.

There’s also a pretty exciting announcement…

Podcast Show Notes

We discuss:

Kellee Wynne Conrad

Kellee Wynne Conrad is a fourth generation artist and grew up with art as part of her daily life. She worked for many years in the design industry; being published, creating trade products and running workshops until one day she found herself with the overwhelming desire to go back to her roots in fine art. Once Kellee decided to make the switch back to painting, she went full speed ahead with her art career. Kellee has been represented by national retailers, was selected for an international exhibit in Chelsea, NYC, won Signature Membership with the International Society of Acrylic Painters and has curated and juried exhibits for galleries and organizations in Maryland.

Caylee Grey, host of Get Messy

The Get Messy Podcast

I’m Caylee Grey. Creator of Get Messy, official fairy freaking artmother and your pro excuse-squashing ninja.

In the Get Messy podcast I’ll be chatting to a selection of amazing, real-life humans just like you are who are dealing with the very same barriers … but overcoming them to create their art.

Together, we’ll explore what it REALLY means to be an artist. Practically. Warts and all. So that you can be an artist, today, now, even if you work a day job, have a million and one commitments and own a cat that likes sitting on your art.

No more excuses. Okay? Okay.