How’s that for a way to kick off the new season of the podcast? Yes, after an almost year long personal hiatus, ART FOR YOUR EAR is back! I’m shaking things up a little, and instead of interviewing artists about their personal journeys – from childhood till present – I’ve recruited a group of creative experts to be my co-hosts! We’ll be digging deep into the nitty gritty of being Artists {with a capital A} covering a huge range of topics from self-doubt to business plans. We’ll also laugh a lot. Speaking of which, my first co-host is the always hilarious and fabulous Ashley Longshore. Ashley requested we kick this season off by getting real. As she said, “it ain’t all sunshine and roses… but it’s about getting up and getting stuff done when it’s raining.” There were also a few fishing analogies in there too, but we’ll get to those! You can listen right up there under those pink jeans, or subscribe on iTunes.
Here’s a rundown of everything you heard about on this episode… paintings, Instagram posts, and links. Let’s start with Ashley making an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers:
Yep, that’s Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, beside her too. Okay, I know she didn’t make a big deal of this on the episode, but as a daily viewer of Seth’s show… yeah, this blew my mind. An artist on late night TV. Hell, YES! Moving on. DVF NYC:
Ah, this is such a fantastic project! Ashley has now painted 49 powerful women in collaboration with fashion design icon Diane Von Furstenberg… and I have a feeling there will be more coming. There’s just too many extraordinary women to celebrate! {Mmhm.. that’s Ashley hanging out with Gloria Steinem, Diane, and Chouchou Namagabe, an outspoken Congolese radio journalist and co-founder of the South Kivu Women’s Media Association.}
How does Ashley make all of this stuff happen? She works really, really hard… see:
Ha! Had to throw that last one in given the theme of her most recent watercolor sketchbook. If you follow her on Instagram {you do, right!?}, you’ll notice that Ashley is never not working. Most of the time she’s painting, but when she’s not actually at the easel, she’s emailing, promoting, going to meetings, or traveling. In fact, sometimes she’s traveling to New York to be the official artist-in-residence for Fashion Week. WHAT?
YASSS! Ashley was painting as models walked the runway at Christian Siriano‘s show… art and fashion, literally hand in hand.
Up next… Warren Buffet, Oprah and Rihanna:
Yep. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with gettin’ paid.
Oooh, Ashley’s NEW art book – I DO NOT COOK, I DO NOT CLEAN, I DO NOT FLY COMMERCIAL. Did we even talk about this?
I’m not sure we even got to this, but I did ask Ashley to mail me a signed copy… which I’m going to GIVE TO ONE OF YOU! It is big, beautiful, hilarious, and filled cover-to-cover with Ashley’s gorgeous work. Just leave a comment below, and I’ll draw one name and announce the winner on next week’s podcast. And with that, I’ll say thank you Ashley for her hilarious, joy-filled, honest conversation; huge thanks to THRIVE for raising their hand to help support ART FOR YOUR EAR; and of course, thank you for listening ~ Danielle
ps. This is Che Che:
I do not have a website, but I used to design them.
Best.Saturday.Morning.Email.Ever. Not only do I see that your podcast is back (YAY!!! I’ve missed you!), I learn about Ashley (where have I been?) – what vibrant and inspiring images!! Can’t wait to listen to the podcast!
Congrats on the podcasr!
I woke up early on Saturday to go to studio & listen to this while I worked 🙂 So glad you’re back!!!
YAY!!!! thank you everyone xoxox
What an inspiring artist!
I love you two so much!!!! I’m so glad you are back. I actually got teary when you started talking. I am smiling and working in my studio this morning. xoxo JMB
So happy that the podcast is back, Danielle, and love the idea of the Magnificent Nine. Here’s to all the good things in store for us all!
OMG, OMG, OMG! THE PODCAST IS BAAAAAACK!!! [insert cheerleader kicks here] And, I mean with Ashley to start?! Damn, gurl! STRONG! I just went to art church and now I’m singing “Hallelujah!” xoxo B
This is so exciting!
holy moly!! she is my lil’wayne loving spirit animal!! ❤️❤️❤️
Loveeeeeee Ashley Longshore and this podcast was so great! I already have one of your books so would love one of hers as well!
Love Ashley’s work! My best friend and I went to her exhibit at bergdorfs in NYC.
Love! Such beautiful, vibrant art!
I love her! Glad you are back and so glad she was on here!
I’m so happy the podcast is back and I LOVE the new format!
Such a fucking good episode, thank you. I’ve missed you in my ears and love what you’re up to this season.
I am gonna listen to the episode as soon as the little ones go to sleep. So excited!
Yeah!!! And if I win I think you both should fly first-class and deliver it to me in Paris. Xo
I love Ashley!!! Xoxo
Loving your podcast so much!
I’m so glad you’re back and with such a great episode! Wow
This website was my gateway back into art after losing time while in grad school, and Ashley Longshore was my first modern pop art love!!!!! Great episode – crossing my fingers for the rad book
I’m so glad the podcast is back and I couldn’t ask for a better first cohost. I love you and I love Ashley – so this is fantastic. I’m really excited for this season of your podcast
Woooooo! I love your podcast. And I love Ashley. Thanks for being witty, discerning, and fabulous.
Yay! Yay! Yay! So happy that you’re back with the podcast, can’t wait to get it on! Loved the first Ashley one so really looking forward to hearing her again You have no idea how inspiring you, and all the artists you’ve featured have been to me, I thank you for helping me find my way back to art school!
Welcome back sista! You were missed!
Obsessed with this!!!
I totally missed you and your podcast and I am sooooo glad that you’re back. Love the new format Danielle. You never cease to amaze me!!! You are my inspiration ❤️
Love your podcast and Ashley’s paintings are inspirational!
Loved the first podcast with you and ALS and can’t wait for this one too. Thank you for sharing the art world with all of us ❤❤❤❤❤
I just started bing listening your podcast and to find out that more is coming totally made my day!
I LOVE this so much! Super episode featuring an inspiring artist. Thank you, too, for your amazing art and your awesome attitude.
Ashley is a pioneer in so many ways and her energy is infectious! She has the best attitude. I love your podcasts and so glad you are back!
I’m so happy you’re back!! Love listening to your podcast <3
YAY!!!! You made my week or maybe my month – a new season of Art For Your Ear AND Ashley Longshore – WHAT?!?!! Two of my favs in one. YAAAAAS! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I have really missed listening to you as I work in the studio – it was a productive day. You both really inspire.
So happy you’re back with the podcast! I really missed it.
And also a good first one too =D
thanks so much!!
You are forced to be reckoned with! Thanks for sharing your work with us! And the podcast was awesome!!
Love! Love! Love! Thank you for sharing!
So glad you’re back!
I’m so happy you (1) took the time you needed for you and (2) that we now get to hear you and your humor and the wonderful wisdom of the people you are chatting up. Thank you for starting with Ashley – she brightens my daily life with her work and attitude! And welcome back! 🙂
I love everything about this, from her art to how damn hard Longshore hustles! I can’t believe I didn’t know about her before. This podcast/site/IG is the best thing I have ever discovered for my art career. Thank you for showcasing such amazing artists!
this is so cool. I love your daily showcasing of artists and the educational content of your podcast. It is enlightening. In Ashley’s unapologetic spirit: I would love a copy of her book! Thanks!
What a great way to turn it on again! Keep on keepin’ on!
She is so funny on Instagram!! I’m happy for her!
So glad art for your ear is back!! And what a perfect back to it co-host!! Love Ashley’s art and her attitude! Thank you Danielle!!
I am obsessed with you (closing in on stockerish territory sorry) and obsessed with Ashley! So excited the podcast is back in business and would so love this book. Thank you Danielle!
I love this hustle and art as always enlightened and educated by the podcast
First off, I’m sooooo glad the podcast is back and I love the new format. Secondly, congrats on your children’s book (and everything else) and thirdly, I first learned about Ashley Longshore on your podcast waaaaay back in the day, and I just want to stay thank you to both of you for being so bad ass and paving the wave for female artists. Y’all are inspiring.
So glad to see you are back but then so totally disappointed with this episode.
I saw the DVF show in NY and it knocked me over! I love learning more about Ashley! Also very desperate to get a copy of that book 🙂
You two are creative powerhouses! I love listening to your conversations, fun and inspiring :)!
I’m so excited to go listen to this podcast. I’m so glad your podcast is back and I bet this new format is awesome.
Thank you for introducing me to so much amazing art and artists!
What a great way to get back into your groove! I missed the podcast so much and I’m thrilled you’re back. And Ashley totally rocks my boat with her energy and her tough chick honesty. Can’t wait to hear more from you and more about her art collection, too!
I loved this episode so much, I always found Ashley inspiring, but I will have to relisten to it. So much value in it
Welcome back! This was a great episode and you have no idea, but it was just the exact podcast I needed today! Thank you both!! <3
Welcome back! This was a great episode and you have no idea, but it was just the exact podcast I needed today! Thank you! <3
Love the podcast. Will check out the Ashley Longshore book.
I’m so glad you’re back Danielle! Love the new podcast format and the first episode!!! Cheers to many more!
Oh goodness, I love this! I love her! I love you!!
I was so happy to see a new podcast episode in my feed last night. Great interview; it was just what I needed. So glad you’re back.
So excited for your podcasts again! I would love her book!
This is all so so exciting!! And the podcast is back too??? Yay and thank you for everything you do
I love what you are doing for women and women artists, DK! Thanks for your work!
SO EXCITED for more Art For Your Ear! And I love that Ashley is back! I can’t wait to listen! I love what both of you are doing in the art world! ❤️
I love Ashley! I am trying for more MUCHNESS and she is ever inspiring
Love your podcast and love Ashley! You’re both so amazing.
You are so goddamn generous! so happy the podcast it back. Cheers!!
Glad your podcast is back. I’ve missed the way you interact with your guests. & Ashley is so fierce.
I am so pumped for this giveaway!
She looks like a lot of fun!! Can’t wait to listen to the podcast
I loved this episode! I love the new format and the approach of dealing with the nitty gritty. That’s what I really want to hear about! Thank you for providing so much inspiration!
Was so excited when I was scrolling through my podcasts and the new episode was there. Such a delightful surprise. Loved the new format and what was talked about.
Here I am!
Greetings from Sicily
I’m so excited that you’re back!! I love laughing with you and listening to all of the amazing conversations on my way to and from work. Thanks so much, Danielle! xoxo
I bitched a lot to my husband for the greater part of last week that I should probably ‘quit making art’ BUT this episode perked me up and gave me a boost. Thanks for keeping it REAL!
My absolute favorite podcast!! You AND Ashley are such big inspirations for me. Thank you.
Welcome back!!! I am delighted and looking forward to winning the book!! Best news so far today.
So glad the podcast is back and has evolved. Longshore is who I want to be. Optimistic and working like there is no tomorrow. Find the joy in the process. F()<% IT!!!
So happy your back
i’m happy you’re back. every podcast you’ve had has been inspirational to me.
”political dildos” is my band name.
Saturday morning was greeted with a “HOORAY!” as the new episode was downloaded & listened to first thing… What a happy, cheerleading, kick-in-the-ass, hallelujah conversation! Thank you both!
Welcome back and thank you!!! I too missed your insights and interviews, as well as thrilled and reignited by Ashley’s presence as your co-host. I came to the site today to look for any show notes regarding your new addition of an assignment, but now I am also rooting for a book;). Anyhow, thanks again for putting your efforts out there for us all, and since I cannot seem to locate any assignment info, I think I’ll just go listen again (oh darn, gonna have to get pumped up for a second time;).
HAHA! the assignment is at the very end … skip to the last 5 minutes : )
Sooo glad to hear that intro-tune again. And what a Firewire to start up with Ashley
sooooooo happy the podcast is back! Ashley’s episode is one of my all-time favorites, and now I get TWO to listen to on repeat! *heart eye emoji*
I’m so happy the podcast is back. Yay!!
Great episode!! Glad these are back!
This episode was FABULOUS!!! I’m going to listen again and again. Can’t wait to hear more WWALD!!
SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK! I’ve missed you!
oh, thanks! (me too!)
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