Extraordinary Creatives

Today, Ceri is joined by Laleh Khorramian, painter, printmaker, animator and textile artist, whose work spans drawing, light, costume and collage. Laleh reveals the roots of her creative life, from drawing under duress to discovering Van Gogh in Costco. Laleh shares how growing up between cultures shaped a dual sense of self that still informs her work.

She explains how she rebuilt her practice and sense of self after cancer diagnoses and found her way back when the work felt lost. Whether you are building a sustainable practice, navigating reinvention or reclaiming your identity in your work, this episode is for you.

The Artist Mastermind

KEY TAKEAWAYS

·        Take notice of what you see, feel and dream, they are what you are destined to create.

·        Let go of shame about the things you get wrong and accept support.

BEST MOMENTS

“I became aware of that. It was okay, if it reflected me, it's okay. Actually, this is I'm, I'm the artist. It's that that work is what it is because of me, because I made it, and there's my voice in particular is important to what's happening there.”

“you have to sometimes become something very outside yourself. You have to create skills that you didn't know you had or think you could summon, including acceptance.”

“So you make something in response to a person or a character. Yeah, very often it's not someone I know it's, very often it's, it's a, it's a character, it's a, it's a, I think there's all constantly an ongoing opera in my mind.”

ABOUT LALEH

Laleh Khorramian (b. Tehran, raised in Florida) is multi-award-winning artist with degrees from RISD, SAIC, and Columbia University. Her work spans animation, painting, lighting, and

She exhibits internationally including at MoMA PS1, Times Square and the Saatchi Gallery. Her awards include the Vasseur Artists’ Award and the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant.

Laleh created LALOON - an ongoing project of hand-painted garments, gowns and costumes in NY.

https://www.lalehkhorramian.com

https://www.instagram.com/lalehkhorramian

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly and build the confidence you need to create new

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In this episode, Ceri talks about something every artist faces – getting stuck. That moment where everything grinds to a halt, you feel overwhelmed and unable to make progress. Ceri has helped all kinds of artists overcome this issue, everyone from emerging artists, mid-career artists, even artists with solo shows at major institutions, so she will help you too.

Stuck happens to everyone, but staying stuck, that part´s optional. 

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Getting stuck is normal, part of the normal creative rhythm. 
• Having too many choices, burnout, a perfectionist mindset, being isolated or avoidance are usually at the root of your paralysis.
• If you feel overwhelmed, break the mountain into pebbles, then take one action at a time.
• Taking small steps, getting one thing done at a time creates the steady momentum you need to get unstuck.

BEST MOMENTS

“The key is not to attach shame to being stuck. You're not broken, you're not behind, you're human and you're not alone.”

“Stuck is a normal part of the creative rhythm. It's not failure, it's feedback.”

“Being stuck is not a character flaw, it's a signpost. It tells you it's time to pause, reassess and adjust. The worst thing you can do is retreat into silence.”

“Sketch, one idea, call one curator - progress returned.”

“Isolation magnifies stuckness, community dissolves it.”

“You don't have to untangle the whole knot at once. Just start pulling on one thread. Movement generates momentum. Momentum generates confidence.”

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! 

https://cerihand.com/membership/ 

Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

Book a Discovery Call Today 

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity 

For this compelling episode, Ceri is joined by artist Jeremy Hutchison, whose subversive, multi-disciplinary practice spans performance, sculpture, video and text. They cover essential takeaways for artists today: how to subvert the aesthetics of capitalist spectacle without shame, how humour disruption and wrong-headed commercialism can be radical tools for change; and why artists must stop waiting for permission and instead beg forgiveness, push edges and find their co-conspirators. 

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Don´t ask for permission, push the boundaries and embrace risk. Beg forgiveness afterwards.
• Nonsense and humour are powerful - they make people pause and question.
• Leverage the systems you are critiquing to reach more people.
• Working with others, movements and communities fuels your creativity and increases reach.
• Notice small detail they can be catalysts for impactful art.
• If you want a sustainable practice, regularly take time to recharge. You need good mental and physical health.

BEST MOMENTS

“You don't need 700 people. You only need about 7 or 10 champions.”

“Sometimes in the midst of a political or cultural crisis, the risks that artists have to take set them apart from the tribe.”

“I often begin with a tiny thing that pops out of the great sea of life, and it will somehow express the full weirdness of the greater thing.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://jeremyhutchison.com

https://www.instagram.com/jeremyhutchison

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! 

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today 

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this empowering episode, Ceri dismantles the myth that you are not achieving enough as an artist. Something that virtually every artist that comes to her for coaching tells her is true of them. Ceri explains how to use honest reflection, and mindset shifts to put things into perspective, fully appreciate your achievements and celebrate your wins.

This episode will enable you to reclaim your confidence and progress with renewed clarity and enthusiasm.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Cultivating the right mindset is key.
• Notice the micro wins and celebrate them - track progress to help you.
• Consistency is what sets successful artists apart.
• Comparing yourself to other artists is a trap. 
• The art world puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on artists. 
• Don´t wait for institutions or gatekeepers to validate your work. Just keep creating.

BEST MOMENTS

“The art world loves fashion and labels. I say, Forget it. What matters is consistent contribution.”

“Train yourself to expect good things. Wire your brain to notice the progress you're already making. Success builds more success. Momentum attracts more momentum.”

“Write down every single action you've already taken to move your career forward.”

“There is no hierarchy. There is no right combination. There is only your unique self-made path.”

“When you see it in black and white, you'll realize you're much further ahead than you ever allowed yourself to believe.”

“You've already proven your resilience, your commitment and your contribution stand in that. Let it lift you.”

HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! 

https://cerihand.com/membership/ 

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today 

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity 

Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today, Ceri sits down with prolific author, illustrator and podcaster, Andy J. Pizza. They discuss how each part of you fuels creativity, and why staying true to your weirdest self produces meaningful work. 

Andy shares the evolution of his acclaimed book Invisible Things (co-created with his spouse Sophie Miller). He opens up about collaboration, resilience, letting go of perfection and advocating for yourself when working with clients.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Andy is a prolific creator. His secret is not being afraid of imperfection.
• Bittersweet feelings and melancholy can be powerful creative fuel.
• Friction is part of the creative process. But recognise the difference between good and bad friction. 
• Your personal work is your most powerful creative compass—trust it.
• Don't underestimate the importance of advocating for yourself in client work.
• Openness to experience is the bedrock of creativity – but respect your limits.
• Collaborating with a partner requires honouring different values and creative processes.

BEST MOMENTS

“ Advocating and talking about money is an essential part of a creative practice.”

 “There's real magic in our universe; it is so freaking weird. There's a hidden realm and I pulled at that thread.”

“If creativity was a pie, it's a mud pie, it´s the dirt that makes it what it is. It is the struggle or the imperfection.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://andyjpizza.substack.com

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! 

https://cerihand.com/membership

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today 

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity 

Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today, Ceri shares a personal story that she rarely talks about. It´s messy and painful, but ultimately hopeful. Ceri is sharing this story to help you reflect on the times that you have ignored your inner knowing, your instincts, and carried on working for a gallery or client that was draining you or stayed in a bad relationship.

This episode will help you find a little more courage to trust yourself next time. Enabling you to be true to yourself and your work so you can grow your art practice.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The unknown feels scarier than a guaranteed slow death of the soul - Most artists stick with a safe job despite it draining them.
• Breaking free from creative relationships that don´t serve you is essential.
• Some artists sabotage themselves because they fear rejection.
• Listen to your knowing. Learn to recognise the signs, e.g. your body tensing.
• When you know something isn´t right, act. The longer you leave it the more painful it becomes.

BEST MOMENTS

“Stop staying too long with what you know deep down isn't working. Stop saying yes to commissions, galleries, collaborations that drain your soul. ”

“In life and in art, we always know. Our gut whispers, our body tenses, we delay, we rationalise, but deep down, we know.”

“Some of you sabotage your art for the same reason - you fear the rejection, so you reject yourself first.”

“When you know you know, the longer you ignore it, the more painful it becomes.”

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! 

https://cerihand.com/membership/ 

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today 

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity 

Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today, Ceri chats with Miami-based artist Autumn Casey, whose work dances across sculpture, performance, video, and sound—from solo screams at Art Basel to directing a lo-fi Snoop Dogg video. Autumn transforms the everyday into something enchanted, uncanny, and joyfully offbeat. Her luminous sculptures now light up the design world.

She shares the real story behind sustaining a creative life: the grit, the glamour, the grounding force of good collaborators, and the unexpected magic of saying your dreams out loud.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Repetition, practice and discipline enable you to create more and prevent burnout.
• Trust your intuition, even if you are not on trend.
• Talk about your work, share your enthusiasm. It creates opportunities.
• When you speak up for what you want, help comes.
• Pay attention to the details.
• Taking care of your physical and mental health enables you to show up fuels your ability to work.

BEST MOMENTS

“All it takes is just visibility and for one person to see you somewhere.”

“I do love having something to react to, it is like one of the best impetuses for me to start creating something.”

“It's crazy how much boundaries or limitations can give you freedom. I really keep to my schedule.”

“A lot of it is really intuitive, and so I let myself respond to the work as I'm making it, and kind of like see where I want it to go. There is that playfulness and discovery.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.instagram.com/freaky_friday_fragile

https://autumncasey.com

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

https://cerihand.com/membership/

****

Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, Unlock Your Artworld Network, offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity

Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

If confidence feels elusive for you and this is holding you back, this episode will be especially helpful for you. Confidence is not a gift, it is a habit, something you can learn and use until you reach the point where getting out there pitching, applying and connecting is something you feel comfortable doing and are good at.

To help you to do this Ceri shares the real-world journey of a member of her Artist Mastermind Circle, along with a simple confidence building exercise for you to do this week.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Confidence grows with clarity. Knowing what you want stops you feeling uncertain.
• Confidence doesn´t come first, action does. Once you´ve acted, done something you found hard but achieved the result you wanted, your confidence starts to grow.
• Fear has a significant impact on how effective the actions you take are. It makes it hard to think clearly, to deliver a good pitch and not feel overwhelmed.
• When you recognise, acknowledge and learn how to gain better control over your fear your confidence levels automatically improve.
• Before each contact, go for a short walk or take a few deep breaths to free your body of tension, which helps the fear flow away.
• The support of your peers helps tremendously. They have been where you are now, so provide practical advice e.g. help you to test email formats.
• Your first pitch will feel daunting. Make things easier for yourself by choosing someone who has already shown an interest in you and your work, someone you respect.
• Breaking things down into smaller steps takes a lot of pressure off. Pitch to one person at a time, instead of a list of 10 people.

BEST MOMENTS

“Confidence isn´t a gift, it´s a habit. It's built one decision at a time in a space where it's safe to try.”

“Move fear through your body, not just your brain.  Five minutes before any moment of contact, a short walk, a stretch, four deep breaths. Confidence comes through repetition, through movement.”

“Before you hit send, move your body, breathe, shake off the noise.”

“Confidence isn't the thing you need before you act. It's the thing you earn by showing up.”

“That's what we offer in the artist mastermind circle: not perfection, but a space to try things before the world sees them, to ask for help.”

“You don’t need to shout louder; you just need to be heard by the right people.”

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today!

https://cerihand.com/membership/

****

Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity

Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today, Ceri introduces you to the extraordinary artist Peter Gronquist. Peter grew up surrounded by creative energy and unconventional thinkers. His work is rooted in resilience, experimentation, and emotional connection to the natural world. 

Peter and Ceri discuss his artistic journey, the importance of persistence, parenting, and the messy beauty of making work that defies categories. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay true to yourself while navigating the sometimes-maddening art world, this episode is for you.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Being surrounded by creative people is inspirational, but a quiet space to create is essential.
• Start anywhere – Peter started with coffee shops.
• Consistency and structure enable you to sustain creative output over years and facilitates a balanced family life.
• Work with dealers who back you while experimenting and evolving.
• Be persistent – continue to create through dry spells and uncertainty.
• Without reinvention, creativity dies. Don´t allow commercial success to trap you.
• Writing about your work fuels your creativity.

BEST MOMENTS

“Whenever I have a new series and it starts doing very well, I feel that's when I need to get out.”

 “Almost every day I'll write something in my notes, a stream of consciousness, almost. Later, they're invaluable.”

“I can get them to school, work all day, and then go home and pick them up, make dinner, all the normal balance of life things.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.petergronquist.com

https://www.instagram.com/petergronquist

PODCAST HOST BIO

With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! 

https://cerihand.com/membership/ 

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Build Relationships The Easy Way

Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network,"  offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today.

https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/

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Book a Discovery Call Today 

To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity 

Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

This week's shorty is about one simple but powerful shift: getting clear on your goals, what you really want, and how to start getting there. Not just in theory, but in practice, with examples from artists who've done it inside The Artist's Mastermind Circle.

There is a difference between working and progressing. You can be busy every day, posting, planning, painting, and still feel like nothing's actually moving. If that sounds familiar to you, this episode is definitely going to help you to break free.

The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities.

Apply by 21 July at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Getting clear on your goals is essential.
• Set 3 big goals in 3 different areas of your work, e.g. creative, financial, relationships and visibility.
• When you define your goals out loud, momentum starts to build.
• Creative goals don't have to be tied to external validation.
• Goals need to stretch you enough to energise you.
• Set a financial goal that you can actually measure. 
• Working out the steps you need to take to achieve each goal, prevents overwhelm and provides you with a full road map to follow.

BEST MOMENTS

“These (goals) aren't vague hopes. They're specific, time-bound and slightly scary.”

“Name a creative goal that actually motivates you.”

“Write down a number, then ask, ‘Where could that income realistically come from without overextending myself or compromising my values?’”

“Apply now, and within six months, you won't just feel clearer, you will be moving ahead.”

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With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals.

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To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at [email protected]

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Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity 

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