This episode marks a first for Nitty Gritty. TEN creative minds on one couch, diving into the nittiest and grittiest questions we’ve ever asked.

Welcome to Table Talk, a short series we’re dropping ahead of my upcoming print collection, which is all about connection. 

Call it debate, call it a deep sleepover chat - this episode is honest, insightful, and full of colliding perspectives. It’s everything that happens when creatives finally get in a room together (with maybe a few glasses of wine).

Huge thanks to this brilliant group for jumping on the mic:

- Jess Earnest, Interior Designer

- Brittany Ferns, Painter

- Brandi Hughes, Painter

- Jessica Prescott, Photographer and Cookbook Author

- Rosie Woods, Muralist and Painter

- Holly Terry, Painter

- Amanda Jones, Painter

- Mica Schettini, Photographer and Creative Director

- Sonia Gill, Painter

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This week I’m joined by Canadian ceramicist Sasha Court for a chat that’s basically creative rocket fuel. We unpack ditching the 9 to 5, breaking up with galleries, hanging onto childlike curiosity, and how she leaned into the intuitive path that’s carried her to where she is today. Sasha is pure creative fire with infectious confidence and we hope this conversation leaves feeling ready to take on the world !

You can find Sasha on insta here @sashacourtstudio

And see her website here https://www.sashacourt.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoruz7Ti40d_cDElyYiVyh1sfRnxLCZ4xg12Yrdg3bINLmwE1-2I

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Hello and welcome back!! Season 4 of Nitty Gritty is officially here, and I’m so grateful to you for putting me back in your ears.

We’re starting the season with a special one. Berlin-based contemporary artist Hannah Müller-Hillebrand joins me for an insightful chat on the magic, mess, and challenges that have shaped her as a creative. Together, we unpack the freedom at the heart of her work, the early sparks of connection she found online, the shadows of mental health, and how confidence can shine through art even when it feels absent in daily life.

This conversation covers so much, and I’m so grateful to Hannah for bringing such honesty and openness to the pod!

You can find Hannah on insta here: hannah.muehi and here: muehi.art

And see her website here: https://www.muehi.art/

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Thank you for being part of this big, beautiful season of Nitty Gritty!

We’ve heard from so many incredible artists this season, and although they’re all on unique creative paths, some recurring themes carried through these chats. So to wrap things up, we’ve stitched together the nitty gritty bits that echoed across the season!

Thank you to the listeners for your support and to all the artists for sharing so openly! In this episode, you’ll hear (in order of appearance): Abbie Rich, Musonga Mbogo, Julz Beresford, Matt Cauchi, Zoe Grey, Jonni Cheatwood, and Holly Terry ✨

I hope you enjoy this little reflection, and I’ll see you very soon for Season 4!

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This week i chat with abstract painter Zoe grey from Tasmania. This was such a great chat thanks to Zoe for being so open and honest about life an an artist.

Her Solo show with James Makin Gallery in Melbourne Runs from 31st May - 21st June. 10-4pm

https://www.instagram.com/zoe__makes/?hl=en

https://www.zoe-grey.com/about

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This week, I sit down with LA based Contemporary painter Jonni Cheatwood. Innovative in his practice, I was so excited to speak with Jonni and learn more about his avante garde approach to canvas making.

Interweaving mixed media, abstraction and personal narrative, Jonni explores the multifaceted themes of identity, anonymity and memory through his art. Constructing his canvases as quilt-like assemblages of sewn fabrics, his practice is truely unique !

In this episode we discuss what’s involved in his approach and the way his practice has evolved since starting, as well as the reality of low points like doubt, burnout and high expectations.

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