Make Share Grow: art-making and the creative process

Today I share four lessons I’ve learned along my journey as a stay-at-home-mom who also has big dreams as a professional artist.

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Today I share about how I’ve crafted my commission process: a specific series of steps that I walk through for each commission I take on.  Crafting a system is a great way to build your confidence and expertise, as well as deliver a smooth experience for your client each and every time.

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This episode is all about my favorite art supplies that I use in my studio, from acrylic paints, to brushes and tools, to canvas and paper.  Just as a warning, I get a bit deep into the details because I love geeking out over this stuff!

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This is the third and final episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint.  I share how I discover colors that speak to me and how important the feeling of freedom is in my painting process.

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This is the second episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint.  I talk all about why I love to use imperfect marks in my work as well as how I play with the overlap of the familiar and the magical in my paintings.

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This is the first episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint.  I share about my love of using bold contrasts and wild abundance in my floral paintings.

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In this episode I share my definition of “voice,” how I found the freedom to explore my style, the importance of getting super-specific about what I love visually, and my 3 key takeaways from my journey of finding my artistic voice.

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In this episode, I share all about my experience of doing a 30-day painting project, how my art developed, the importance of setting boundaries for a project like this, and why I think anyone could grow from a 30-day project of their own.

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In this episode, I share the story of the path I took to the art business I have today.  I talk about my first online shop, how becoming a mom influenced my art business, experiences that helped me discover my painting style, along with three key lessons that helped move my work forward.

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Make Share Grow podcast!  Why start a podcast about art?  Well, funny you should ask… In this episode, I share my thoughts behind why, as a visual artist, I chose to start a podcast.  I talk about my inspiration behind the name Make Share Grow, why podcasts have played a big part in my art and business, and my hopes for the show. 

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Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart

Music courtesy of www.bensound.com