I’m joined by Kate Quinn and Emily Day, two full-time artists who turned their love of floral still life into a creative movement — Bloom Art Experiences.

Born from a desire to make art more accessible, especially in regional Australia, Bloom was created to provide supportive, joyful and high-quality painting workshops for people of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a hobbyist, Bloom is about more than just painting — it’s about connection, creative self-care, and finding joy in the process.

🌸 In this episode, we chat about:

• How Kate and Emily met and decided to create Bloom
• The challenges and wins of launching an art business in regional Australia
• Why Bloom is more than a workshop — it’s an experience
• The impact of offering creativity to people who can’t access traditional art classes
• Bloom’s exciting expansion into online tutorials and take-home art kits
• Why creative outlets matter — especially for rural women

Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re rekindling an old love for art, this episode will inspire you to bloom right where you are.

🎨 Want to join a Bloom experience or bring one to your town?
 Find out more: https://bloomartexperiences.com.au
✨ If you're within 100km of Brisbane, check out 'Bloom at Home' — a beautiful way to gather your friends and create something special together.

🎧 Hit play and let your creativity bloom.

Follow Emily and Kate on Instagram and follow her Instagram picks or social suggestions:
Instagram:

 @bloom.art.experiences

 Kate Quinn | Australian Painter (@katequinnart) • Instagram photos and videos

 E M I L Y D A Y | Australian artist (@e_milydaystudio) • Instagram photos and videos

 Jackson's Art Supplies (@jacksons_art) • Instagram photos and videos

Bloom website.   https://www.bloomartexperiences.com

Bloom Online.  https://www.bloomartexperiences.com/bloom-online

Bloom Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/bloomartexperiences

Kate's website https://www.katequinnart.com

Emily's website. https://www.instagram.com/e_milydaystudio/?hl=en

Jackson Art Blog   https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/ or Book - How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz Audiobook. https://www.audible.com.au/pd/How-to-Be-an-Artist-Audiobook/1781577951

Bush Flowers - https://bushflowers.com.au/products/bush-flowers-book

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