Visual artists Douglas Sigwarth https://www.sigwarthglass.com/ and Will Armstrong http://www.willarmstrongart.com/, co-host and talk about topics affecting working artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a conversation with a guest who shares their unique experiences as professional independent artists.  This week's preamble topics include making work on a large scale, reactions from our last show, and a tribute to Vicki Munn.This week’s guest is Cat Tesla https://www.artbycat.com/, an abstract painter from North Port, Florida. Cat talks about how her recent cancer diagnosis affected her work and her art practice. She also reveals how being open about her cancer experience led to meaningful experiences of connection. To inquire about Cat's painting workshops or her "Business of Art" seminars go to https://www.artsmartworkshops.net/ PLEASE RATE US AND REVIEW US.......... and SUBSCRIBE to the pod on your favorite streaming app.SUPPORT THE SHOWVENMO/ username @independentartistpodcast or through PAYPAL.ME by clicking on this link https://paypal.me/independentartistpod?locale.x=en_USEmail us at independentartistpodcast@gmail.com with conversation topics, your feedback, or sponsorship inquiries.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/independentartistpodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/independentartistpodcast/Website https://www.sigwarthglass.com/independentartistpodcast.htmlYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/sigwarthglass/featuredMailing List  http://eepurl.com/hwQn7bSponsorsThe National Association of Independent Artists (NAIA). http://www.naiaartists.org/membership-account/membership-levels/ZAPPlication https://www.zapplication.orgMusic  "Walking" by Oliver LearBusiness inquiries at theoliverlear@gmail.comhttps://soundcloud.com/oliverlearhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5yAPYzkmK4ZmdbWFLUhRNo?si=i6Y8Uc36QZWIDKIQfT3XFg Support the show