{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 127: Why This Painting Pissed People Off (And Why I\u2019d Do It Again)","description":"I lost hundreds of followers when I posted this painting. Here\u2019s why I\u2019d do it again \u2026 and why controversy can be powerful. In this raw episode of the Honest Art\u00ae Podcast, I share the story of my most controversial painting: what inspired it, why it pissed people off, and how it ultimately deepened my commitment to creating honest, authentic work.&amp;nbsp; Yes, I got hateful comments. Yes, I felt nervous. And yes, I lost followers. But I also gained something much bigger: freedom, connection, and collectors who actually value what I stand for.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:&amp;nbsp;   Why \u201csafe\u201d art isn\u2019t always really safe   How controversy can reveal your truest audience   What happens when you stop editing yourself down to be \u201cpalatable\u201d   Because at the end of the day, art isn\u2019t about keeping everyone comfortable. It\u2019s about telling the truth. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don\u2019t miss a thing! And don\u2019t forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art\u00ae? Email me at amy@jodieking.com! Resources mentioned:   The Controversial Painting Itself:&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/shop.jodieking.com\/collections\/the-rebel-series\/products\/abe-the-rebel   Let\u2019s sling some paint together in person!!: https:\/\/jodieking.com\/workshop&amp;nbsp;   Join The Honest Art\u00ae Society Community: https:\/\/www.jodiekingart.com\/has   See the Full Rebel Series: https:\/\/shop.jodieking.com\/collections\/the-rebel-series     Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6&amp;nbsp;     How are you liking the Honest Art\u00ae Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel:  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLMquJfuMsSg0fr46BRdia1cWd-81GThzF   For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com\/podcast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"Honest Art Podcast with Jodie King","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/455256","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38647490\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194394055"}