So how do you make money as an artist? These days there are so many options. Original work, prints, lifestyle products, workshops, retreats, online classes, ebooks ... Join us this week as we talk about what income streams we use now and which ones we've let go of and why. Profitability certainly plays a big part but there's more to this conversation! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the many ways to make a living as an artist.  

Recently I left a bucket of brushes in dirty paint water on the kitchen counter for several days. Little did I know that my hubby was going out of his mind over this. Meanwhile, I happily got on with making more art with all the other supplies I have. As you can imagine, this made hubby even crazier! And so this week on the podcast he approached me about it and wanted to know just how many art supplies I have. Join us as we run through my perfectly reasonable list of mixed media must-haves! This podcast wasn't exactly planned so forgive me if I don't get the names for the things I mention 100% right. I have since gone back and put all the details including links to suppliers on the blog. 

Richie made a heart-warming observation this week, he commented on the generous spirit and awesomeness of my art community. It got me thinking about how important it is to build your village, to have people that you can call on & friends that you can shamelessly chat to about art for hours! We are so lucky these days as there are so many options both in-person/online. For me though, nothing beats chatting to someone over a cup of tea, even a virtual tea :-). Before you even listen to this episode, have a think, is there someone you could reach out to. Go on, make it happen! 

Do you ever find yourself tightening up as you paint? Overthinking and struggling to find your flow. This week I am sharing my tips for staying loose. From painting in my gym clothes to banning certain people from the studio, I've got a few strategies up my sleeve! This is a juicy podcast that I hope will encourage you to go bigger, play more and most importantly, have fun! Speaking of big, stay tuned until the end of the podcast for exciting news about upcoming retreats, workshops and classes. 

There is no doubt about it, some painting days are hard. It's crushing to look at a painting at the end of a session, only to wish that you hadn't touched it at all. Then there are the days when you can't even get motivated to pick up a paintbrush. So how do you get out of a painting funk? Join me this week as I chat about my own experiences and share what has been helping me to get my painting mojo back! 

This episode we are responding to listener questions. We answer a few quick ones and then settle in for a conversation about making your own art prints. Digitizing and printing your art is technical, time-consuming and requires a significant investment in equipment and materials. BUT it is also a fantastic way for getting your art out into the world and can open the door to exciting opportunities. Join us this week as we talk about the process, the pros and the cons of printing. 

There's nothing quite like a trip away, to get you thinking and re-evaluating. That's just what happened when we visited artist and entrepreneur, Doulene Walker, in Bali last month (see last weeks podcast). The experience inspired us to think bigger and go ALL IN on running our business (and our home) together. Heads up, we talk about housework nearly as much as painting in this episode! It's an interesting conversation about shifting roles and new possibilities. Enjoy! 

This week's podcast might be a short one but it is BIG in so many ways! We are with artist, Doulene Walker, and coming to you from beautiful Bali. Being brave is the theme this week and it is fitting as we have exciting news to share! If you have ever imagined taking a week away from the hustle and bustle to immerse yourself in a rich painting and cultural experience, you are going to want to listen in. Find Doulene Walker Art on Instagram or check out her website. 

Growing an Instagram account is an art in itself. There's so much to master. Taking appealing photos, writing engaging captions, using helpful hashtags. The list is endless. This week we share our tips and strategies to help you approach Instagram with confidence and most importantly to enjoy it! We want you to get out there and make the most of this possibility filled platform. 

As a creative business owner, there comes a point when you have to put in the work and get yourself organised. For some of us, this comes more easily than others. I know that I bumbled along for many years, holding information in my head and scribbling ideas on scraps of paper. I have always loved the feel and look of handwritten notebooks but the reality was, it wasn't working for me. 

Earlier this year, I bought myself a new laptop. The first computer I have ever had, all of my own. With my shiny new laptop in hand, I began a switch that would later on become a force of power in my creative business. I switched over to online organisation.

And you know what. I haven’t looked back. In fact, I have become somewhat of a productivity tool junkie and today I am counting down my favourites. 

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