There are many ways to improve a creative space and make it feel like home. This week, Richie and I reflect back on the past year in our beloved art cottage and share the favorite updates and tweaks we've made to the space. We talk about everything from furniture, lighting, and decorating to our most recent trip to IKEA. Plus, there's plenty of laughs along the way. I'll admit I do need to stop sticking my nose into Richie's decorating! It's a fun one, but also a special conversation that goes beyond having an Instagram-worthy studio space, and instead focuses on finding space wherever you can that allows you to express your uniqueness. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Art Table Video

Studio Tour Video Playlist

Mabef Easel

Home Decoration Idea FB Page

Ikea FLÖNSA Cork Board

Ikea SKÅDIS Peg Board

Ikea FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Trolley

Ikea HOVSTA Frames

Ikea Torared Lamp Shade

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Feeling the pressure to figure out and define your art? This conversation might get you thinking differently. What if you allowed yourself to play a little longer, to explore without constraints, and to gather inspiration from far and wide? That's exactly what I've been doing.

Inspired by Rick Rubin's book "The Creative Act," I've discovered a fresh enthusiasm, confidence, and sense of wonder in my creative practice.

It's made me realize that if we're always in a rush to reach the finish line, there's a good chance we'll miss something even more interesting and beautiful along the way. With this in mind, I've been retreating into my sketchbooks and exploring many tangents. This week, I chatted all about it with Richie. I hope the conversation leaves you as excited and inspired as it left me!

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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

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How long should you persist with a creative pursuit, art style, or medium if you are not enjoying it? This episode could also have been titled: I really want to love acrylics, but I am not sure if I do?

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 137: Angela Terris - It's Never Too Late To Piviot and Change Your Path

Alex Ferguson (football manager) "bouncebackability"

Marie Forleo (entrepreneur) "everything is figureoutable"

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This week, Richie and I chat about why it can be helpful to revisit previous art styles or processes in your art practice or business. This idea emerged as I've rediscovered and fallen back in love with the playful style of art from my very first online class, The Melting Pot.

We also discuss the challenges we've faced in defining a style and approach for our YouTube channel and why we're returning to simple, short videos like we used to share when we first got started.

We hope you enjoy the episode! Remember, the creative path is anything but linear—it's okay to shed things that aren't serving you well and return to something that you loved or something that was working well and maybe didn't need to be changed in the first place!

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Breaks are wonderful and necessary, but they can also make it hard to get back into your artistic groove. This week, Richie and I discuss this challenge and offer practical guidance and encouragement to help you turn your creative drought into a fresh, exciting chapter. Discover the importance of taking that first step, embracing risk-taking, optimising your workspace, and selecting a project that challenges but doesn't overwhelm. If you've been struggling to find your creative flow, you won't want to miss this one!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 153: Making Time for Art and Protecting Your Creative Energy!

Episode: 154: Old Art: Should You Keep, Transform, or Set Free?

Sandi Hester YouTube Channel

Helen Wells YouTube Channel

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Is it nostalgia? Maybe I've got those rose-tinted glasses on again. Do you ever get the feeling that being an artist was more enjoyable before? Is all this pressure to do more and be on multiple social media platforms accumulating, taking away the joy of making art? Join me and Richie as we delve into these questions and explore how I am combating these feelings by immersing myself in my studio and 'painting it out.' If you've been feeling weary lately, we hope this episode gives you a little comfort and encouragement to keep showing up and making art. It's more important than ever!

P.S. The paintings I mention in this episode are now available in my online shop.

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Today, we re-explore the main theme of this podcast’s season: “relaxation” and how valuing more R&R has improved our art practice, creative business, and well-being. We also answer your questions relating to this season and set a realistic break and return date for the continuation of the podcast. As we head into this short break, we wanted to say thank you for tuning in and supporting the podcast. We look forward to returning on April 15th for more relaxed and inspiring conversations!

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⁠⁠⁠Episode 149: Does the Perfect Art Studio Exist?

Week in the Life of An Artist (Puppy Edition) YouTube Video

Episode 157: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Reels

⁠Clearspace App⁠

Adobe Premiere Rush Video Editing Software

Davinci Resolve Video Editing Software

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What's your relationship with reels at the moment? Many artists feel the frustration of spending endless hours on editing apps, searching for the perfect audio, and condensing messages into mere seconds. Both Richie and I have struggled with this, but we've had some breakthroughs recently and learned a lot about what not to do! Curious about our take on things?

Tune in to episode 157 for tips and insights from our own experience. With persistence and a shift in mindset, reels can be a powerful tool for growth and connection.

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Are you missing out on the benefits of Pinterest? In the art world, Pinterest often flies under the radar compared to Instagram, yet it's a powerhouse for art-related content. Over half of my social media website traffic comes from Pinterest, where people discover my art, podcasts, classes, YouTube channel, and blog posts. And yet, I spend as little as a few days a year on my Pinterest strategy. What's my secret? Tune in to find out. Plus, you'll gain tips on leveraging Pinterest to curate inspiration and develop a stronger understanding of your artistic style. This episode is set up as a mini-training with practical information you can implement today!

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Pinterest

Tailwind

CoSchedule

Creative Blend Art Program (*Module 7)

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When it comes to your creative process, what feels hard? Is it getting started on a new project? Or perhaps it's that final 10%, like varnishing and finishing a painting. Or is sharing your art with the world a stumbling block? We all have different friction points that need attention. Talking it out can really help, so come join us as we put our heads together to explore the intricacies of our respective creative workflows. It’s time to transform friction into flow!

⁠⁠Episode 153: Making Time For Art

⁠Modern Mixed Media 6-Week Course⁠

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