http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/feed www.answers-for-freelancers.com Bob, Ken and Chris discuss, explore and embrace all aspects of life as freelance artists. From the technical to the personal. We talk about what it takes mentally, physically, and even emotionally. We look at the different markets that exist, the skills that are needed, and the tools that are available. We interview other other working artists from different artistic specialties, as well, for a well rounded perspective on the profession of being a freelance artist. If you are an artist, then check out our show. If you know an artist (come on, EVERYBODY knows an artist!) do them a favor and tell them about us. Theyll thank you for it. Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:11:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 en ©Bob, Ken and Chris 2003-2006 answersforfreelancers@gmail.com answersforfreelancers@gmail.com 1440 artist illustrator freelancer freelance freelancing moonlighting moonlighter design graphic designer Answers for Freelancers! The podcast for independent artists, by independent artists. Answers for Freelancers! is the podcast dedicated to helping independent artists and designers build their client base, grow their business, re-invigorate their passion and discuss the unique challenges of balancing work and life. Bob, Ken and Chris Bob, Ken and Chris chris@aithene.net No explicit http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/images/answers-logo.gif www.answers-for-freelancers.com 144 144 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/ Sat, 09 Dec 2006 23:59:59 +0000 chris Podcasts Newsite You might have heard that we've updated our site. Did you also catch that you would have to update your feed as well? Well, you do! So get to it! Log onto www.answers-for-freelancers.com and get the new feed information so that you can keep getting our shows. In fact, if you're getting this, you've probably already missed a couple. http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/audio/de-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/feed/ 2:53 We've moved! Have you? You might have heard that we've updated our site. Did you also catch that you would have to update your feed as well? Well, you do! So get to it! Log onto www.answers-for-freelancers.com and get the new feed information so that you can keep getting our shows. In fact, if you're getting this, you've probably already missed a couple. Podcasts, New Website, New feed Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:00:25 +0000 chris Posts http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=5 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/11/13/welcome-to-the-new-site/feed/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/31/episode-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/31/episode-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:42:09 +0000 chris Podcasts Interviews http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=6 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/31/episode-7-interview-pia-sjolin-of-pia-sjolin-design-llc/feed/ 33:45 Pia Sjölin has been an independent artist since 1974. She has had a diverse career that includes such disciplines as glass blowing, fabric and ... Pia Sjölin has been an independent artist since 1974. She has had a diverse career that includes such disciplines as glass blowing, fabric and textile design, fashion design, mural and faux painting, importing, exporting, and resale. Now, Pia is bringing all of these talents and disciplines together as she begins her 4th business venture. Trying to eliminate the necessity of “matching” fabrics, wall papers, glass and other home decor items by creating entire sets based on the same patterns and looks, she is pushing all of her experience and skills to new horizons. Show Notes: Pia’s Website: http://www.pia-us.com/ Currently, information for the “Stars and Stripes Mixed With Yellow and Blue” conference and show scheduled for Nov 6 7, 2006 can be found at http://ssac-usa.org/ Pia will be showing her work at the Farmington Valley Arts Center (http://www.fvac.net/) in Avon, CT between Nov 17 and Dec 23, 2006. I think that’s about it! Hope you enjoyed the show. As always, if you have a question or want to send us feedback, send your email to: answersforfreelancers@gmail.com Podcasts, Interviews Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/18/101-pieces-of-schwag-for-chris/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/18/101-pieces-of-schwag-for-chris/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:50:59 +0000 chris Posts http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=7 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/18/101-pieces-of-schwag-for-chris/feed/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/16/episode-6-what-is-the-artgeek/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/16/episode-6-what-is-the-artgeek/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:46:42 +0000 chris Podcasts Wheel of Misfortune Art Geek http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=8 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/10/16/episode-6-what-is-the-artgeek/feed/ 29:05 As we think of ways to bring you more relevant information, one of our thoughts was to break up the shows into ‘Themes’. This ... As we think of ways to bring you more relevant information, one of our thoughts was to break up the shows into ‘Themes’. This show is the first of the ArtGeeks; shows and posts dedicated to the tech-ier side of being an artist in today’s modern world of computers and the internet. You’ll also notice that its a category listed on the left side of our blog. By clicking on the “Art Geek” link, you’ll be shown a list of posts and shows that have tech tips, software and hardware review, and stories about Art Tech in general. Show Notes: Introduction and Promo: John Cost from the Mac Tips Daily podcast. Bob’s ArtGeek Moment: Bob Ostrom’s new and improved website. You know, the one that Wichita Rutherford has been telling everyone on Satellite Radio about. And, oh yeah, here’s Wichita’s site again, just for good measure. You can check out Bob’s larger-than-life rendering of Wichita in the new logo. FTP Clients: Bob uses Fetch. Chris uses Transmit. Here’s a direct link to Apple’s support site. Also, almost anything you might need to know about your Mac itself can be found by clicking you desktop, then clicking the “help” link at the top of your screen and choosing “Mac Help”. iPhoto as a Content Management tool: iPhoto is a part of iLife, which comes with any new Mac. Upgrades can be purchased from Apple. Here’s a direct link to iPhotoBuddy. For all sorts of other tools for you Mac, including others to help you manage multiple iPhoto libraries, visit Apple’s Made 4 Mac products guide. I think that’s about it! Hope you enjoyed the show. As always, if you have a question or want to send us feedback, or want us to start fighting internally by telling us which of our podcasters is your favorite, send your email to: answersforfreelancers@gmail.com Podcasts, Wheel of Misfortune, Art Geek Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/09/29/episode-5-wheel-of-misfortune-2/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/09/29/episode-5-wheel-of-misfortune-2/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2006 02:13:50 +0000 chris Podcasts Art Biz Wheel of Misfortune http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=9 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/09/29/episode-5-wheel-of-misfortune-2/feed/ 14:21 In this installment of the Wheel of Misfortune, we go inside a job interview with Bob, and boy, what an interview it was(n’t). Lessons ... In this installment of the Wheel of Misfortune, we go inside a job interview with Bob, and boy, what an interview it was(n’t). Lessons learned? Don’t be too cocky, look over your potential client’s business before you go in to meet with them, and think twice before taking life-drawings on an interview. Show Notes: Promo: 101 Uses for Baby Wipes - Dennis Gray explores the various facets of parenting from a father’s point of view. Podcasts, Art Biz, Wheel of Misfortune Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/30/episode-4-where-does-the-time-go/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/30/episode-4-where-does-the-time-go/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2006 01:52:00 +0000 chris Podcasts Art Biz Roundtables http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=10 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/30/episode-4-where-does-the-time-go/feed/ 42:18 “When you work from home, you’re always at work.” The very freedom we gain as freelance artists can easily become the shackles that keep ... “When you work from home, you’re always at work.” The very freedom we gain as freelance artists can easily become the shackles that keep us working all day and all night, robbing us of our sleep, our family time and our sanity. How do we overcome this? Show Notes: Round Table - Keeping control of your life, amidst the freedom of working for yourself. Lance Panstrom: PodCamp Boston is coming September 9 10. Chris will be attending. Visit Podcamp.org for more information. Guest Musician: Oh, no! We don’t have a guest musician this week. We could choose artists that we like from the Podsafe Music Network, or Garageband.com, but we’d rather have your music. Send us your website address, and we’ll check it out. If we like what we hear, we’ll play it! answersforfreelancers@gmail.com Promo: 7th Son: Descent - (explicit) JC Hutchins spins a tale of intrigue, suspense, action and clones. Podcasts, Art Biz, Roundtables Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/07/promo-late-night/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/07/promo-late-night/#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:24:58 +0000 chris Podcasts Promos http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=11 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/08/07/promo-late-night/feed/ 2:04 So, Chris had been up really late for days on end, and just as he was shutting down one night, on popped Ken and Bob. ... So, Chris had been up really late for days on end, and just as he was shutting down one night, on popped Ken and Bob. Since all three were online, they decided to try and put together a promo, which they sorely needed. What ensued was Bob and Ken cracking up an already much too tired Chris, who was laughing so hard he could hardly contain himself. And of course, we all know how contagious laughter can be. In the end, its not really too hard to guess that from 20 minutes of content, almost all of it was unusable. All of it but this, that is… Podcasts, Promos Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/07/31/episode-3-the-daddy-mac/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/07/31/episode-3-the-daddy-mac/#comments Mon, 31 Jul 2006 06:07:19 +0000 chris Podcasts http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=15 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/07/31/episode-3-the-daddy-mac/feed/ 33:05 We’re artists that use computers. We use Macs. Most of you do, too. Why? Also, how to get your portfolio online ... We’re artists that use computers. We use Macs. Most of you do, too. Why? Also, how to get your portfolio online quickly and cleanly using iPhoto, iWeb and .(dot)Mac. Show Notes: Round Table - Comparing Apples to, ummm, non-apples. Think Macs are just way more expensive than other computers? Check out these reports. NY Times Mac Daily News Macworld Lance Panstrom: Send us your news. answersforfreelancers@gmail.com Building your Portfolio with iPhoto, .Mac, and iWeb - iLife .Mac Bonus note: Bob built his portfolio using iWeb and implemented the slideshow option mentioned in the article. Check it out. Its real nice. Guest Musician: Van Heffer - Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” in Blue Grass, the way it was meant to be. Find more about Wichita Rutherford and Van Heffer at www.5minutesWithWichita.com Promo: 7th Son: Descent - (explicit) JC Hutchins spins a tale of intrigue, suspense, action and clones. Promo: The Mac Cast - Get all the latest Mac news, info and rumors downloaded directly to your iPod. Podcasts Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/07/07/episode-2-its-a-small-online-world/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/07/07/episode-2-its-a-small-online-world/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:55:57 +0000 chris Podcasts Art Biz Art Geek Roundtables http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=13 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/07/07/episode-2-its-a-small-online-world/feed/ 34:05 Today’s freelance market is largely an online market. While you can still find work the old fashioned way, if you don’t have an online ... Today’s freelance market is largely an online market. While you can still find work the old fashioned way, if you don’t have an online portfolio, you are at a serious disadvantage. Show Notes: Round Table Pt. 1 - Ken’s Online Portfolio - www.kenperkinsillustrator.com Bob’s Online Portfolio - www.bobostromstudio.com Chris’ Online Portfolio - www.aithene.net Arnold Shortzarebiggr: free online space www.Flickr.com www.MySpace.com www.BlogSpot.com Round Table Pt. 2 - www.MarketingTool.com - Sign up for a free listing under a number of relevant categories: Illustrators - Photographers - Writers - Flash Designers - and more. www.CareerBuilder.com - Online Job Board. Post your resume and set up job search agents. If you set your preferences to Contractor and Part Time, and set one of your Job Categories to Consultant, it effectively returns jobs where people are looking for Freelancers. Guest Musician: Van Heffer - Ozzy Osbourne in Blue Grass, the way it was meant to be. Find more about Wichita Rutherford and Van Heffer at www.5minutesWithWichita.com Introducing Bobo the Gorilla and Spalding Breedwell. They will be hosting our Gorilla Marketing section. The Melman from the Mailroom Show: send in comments, ideas, rants and random thoughts to: answersforfreelancers@gmail.com with ‘mailroom’ in the subject line. Podcasts, Art Biz, Art Geek, Roundtables Bob, Ken and Chris clean No http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/06/26/episode-1-meet-the-talkers/ http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/06/26/episode-1-meet-the-talkers/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2006 05:56:07 +0000 chris Podcasts Art Biz Wheel of Misfortune Art Geek Roundtables http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/dev/?p=14 http://www.answers-for-freelancers.com/2006/06/26/episode-1-meet-the-talkers/feed/ 39:46 Proud fathers of a PodCast. We present you with our premiere episode introducing the crew and having fun along the way. Also, listen ... Proud fathers of a PodCast. We present you with our premiere episode introducing the crew and having fun along the way. Also, listen in for Chris’ tale of woe in the first installment of “Wheel of Misfortune”. Show Notes: Intro by Rob Walch of Podcast411.com - inside the podcaster’s studio. Freelance News: send in your Freelance stories and news to Lance Panstrom: answersforfreelancer@gmail.com with Freelance News in the subject line. Wheel of Misfortune: send in your freelancing tales of woe to: answersforfreelancers@gmail.com with ‘misfortune’ in the subject line. Guest Musician: RD Roth and the Issues @ rdroth.com and cdbaby.com 7th Son - Podcast novel from J.C. Hutchins The Melman from the Mailroom Show: send in comments, ideas, rants and random thoughts to: answersforfreelancers@gmail.com with ‘mailroom’ in the subject line. Podcasts, Art Biz, Wheel of Misfortune, Art Geek, Roundtables Bob, Ken and Chris clean No