Learn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO: https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---On this episode, we interviewed Susan Lyon, a figurative artist based in North Carolina who paints in a realist manner with a splash of impressionist colors. We discuss the importance of using references as a tool, tips on creating your own references, the reality of making money as an artist and pricing your work appropriately, and the joy of paying it forward by teaching others through workshops, YouTube, and her Patreon. We also discuss her participation in the upcoming Prix de West which is an art show run by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, and Susan's upcoming workshops. Follow Susan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lyonfineart/Check out Susan’s FASO site:https://www.susanlyon.com/Become Susan's student on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/susanlyonSusan's YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@susanlyonfineartSusan's upcoming workshops:https://www.susanlyon.com/workshops