The Artist Next Level Podcast with Sergio Gomez

What happens when you spend decades putting your art dreams on hold?
In this episode of The Artist Next Level, I sit down with artist Rene Griffith to talk about her journey from growing up believing that art was something she couldn't pursue, to eventually moving across the country and building the art career she always knew was inside her.
Rene shares how travel continues to influence her abstract work, why she thinks abstract art can be experienced much like music, and how she approaches marketing as a way of connecting people with her art rather than simply trying to sell it.
We also talk about something every artist needs to hear: you don't have unlimited time and energy. Renee shares why setting clear goals, taking action, and learning to say no to opportunities that don't move your career forward can make all the difference.
If you've ever thought you're too old, too late, not good enough with technology, or simply don't know where to start, Renee's story is a powerful reminder that you can still pursue the artist you were meant to become.
Rene Griffith's Contact Information
Website: https://www.renegriffithart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rene.griffith/

If Instagram feels overwhelming, confusing, or like a full-time job you never signed up for… this conversation is for you.
In this live Q&A for artists 50+, we talked about what actually matters when it comes to using Instagram to grow your audience and promote your art.
We covered:
• The 3 posts every artist should consider pinning
• Reels vs. posts—and what each one is really good for
• Why carousel posts are worth testing
• When boosting a post makes sense (and when it doesn't)
• How often you really need to post
• Sharing sold artwork without making your feed feel like a sales catalog
• Cross-promoting between multiple accounts
• Why comment pods can hurt more than they help
• How to connect your Reels and create a content series
• And how to build a posting rhythm you can actually sustain
The goal isn't to spend more time on Instagram.
It's to use the time you already have more strategically.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation and start making Instagram work FOR your art—not the other way around.
Get the course Instagram Made Simple for Artists 50+ at: https://www.theartistnextlevel.com/insta50

Let's talk about the topic most artists would rather avoid: MONEY.
You can be an incredible artist and still struggle financially if you don't understand the business side of your career.
In this week's episode of the Artist Next Level Podcast, I'm joined by Amber Reusch, CPA, entrepreneur, working artist, and founder of Dots & Digits Accounting.
We dive into some of the biggest financial mistakes Amber sees artists making today. But here's the big takeaway:
Understanding your numbers isn't about restriction. It's about freedom.
When you know what your art business actually costs, what you're earning, where your money is going, and what you need to charge, you can make better decisions—and build a career that actually supports the life you want.
🎧 Listen to the new episode of Artist Next Level and let's stop being afraid of the money side of being an artist.
Your art deserves a sustainable business behind it.
Episode Links: 
Instagram, TikTok: @dotsanddigitsaccounting
Website: https://www.dotsanddigitsaccounting.com
Creative Growth Summit: https://creative-growth-summit.peachs.co/a/sergio-gomez

What happens when you give yourself permission to reinvent your life after 40?
In this inspiring conversation, Sergio Gomez sits down with photographer and artist Penny Fraser, creator of the Forty Over Forty Project, a five-year cultural legacy project documenting the stories of more than 150 women over the age of 40.
Penny shares how leaving a career in law and reconnecting with her creative side led her to a project that became much bigger than photography. Through intimate interviews, conceptual portraits, magazines, exhibitions, and community events, she is creating a living archive of women's stories—celebrating their resilience, transformation, accomplishments, and dreams.
Together, Sergio and Penny talk about reinvention, confidence, storytelling, resilience, community, and legacy—and what artists can learn from creating opportunities not only for themselves, but for others.
Penny also shares the lessons she has learned from listening to hundreds of women, the challenges of building a meaningful creative project from the ground up, and what happens when an artist stops waiting for opportunities and becomes an opportunity maker.
If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start something new, this conversation is a powerful reminder: your next chapter may be the beginning of your most meaningful work.
Visit 40 Over 40 online: https://www.pennyfraserphotography.com
Instagram: @PennyFraserPhotography
Hosted by Sergio Gomez | Artist Next Level Podcast

In this episode of the Artist Next Level Podcast, Sergio Gomez introduces his simple yet powerful Three-Step Art Marketing Framework—a practical system artists can use to organize their social media marketing, create meaningful content, and attract the right audience.
Sergio breaks down the three essential stages of the framework: building awareness, building trust, and making the offer. He explains how artists can use these principles to structure their weekly content, strengthen connections with collectors and followers, and market their work with greater confidence and consistency.
Whether you're overwhelmed by social media or simply looking for a clearer marketing strategy, this episode provides an easy-to-remember roadmap that can simplify your marketing efforts and help you turn attention into engagement—and engagement into sales.