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Creating a Company Character with Watercolours


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In this episode of Suited Up, I am joined by watercolour artist Sandy Mair. Those who adore and follow Sandy's art journey on social media may even recognize a particular mouse who finds himself in many of her paintings—Wiston the mouse, that is. In addition to her marvellous artwork, Sandy was a nurse for 35 years and found ways of showcasing and selling her art around her busy work schedule and raising three kids. 

We had a wonderful conversation about the example her parents set of supporting each others' careers, bravely changing careers and pursuing their artistic passions (writing and fashion). We also discussed a big sale Sandy made in Paris and the inspiration for Wiston and his unique name.

Sandy's Etsy website - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/sandymairart

Sandy's Instagram: @sandymairart

Wiston's Instagram: @wistonthemouse

Other resources mentioned in the episode and sources of inspiration for Sandy:

  • Thrive Art Studio
  • Big Magic, written by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • The Jealous Curator
  • Janine Vangould, the Publisher, Editor and Designer of Uppercase Magazine
  • Music credit: On The Wave by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com

    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

    Cover art by Delaney Tesch

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