This week's solo episode finds Louise musing on a quote from the writer Cheryl Strayed, who describes how she found her way with her writing. Instead of trying to write an amazing book, she says she simply "surrendered to the idea of my mediocrity" and then started writing anyway. This phrase seems to capture so much of what it means to be an artist. If we stop striving to be better than we currently are, we are free to experiment and play and find our way. In the process, we may create something better than we ever thought possible.  Louise's free Find Your Joy taster course runs from September 1st to September 8th 2023 and you can sign up HERE Mentioned Cheryl Strayed Cheryl Strayed quote in full Find Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week's solo episode finds Louise musing on a quote from the writer Cheryl Strayed, who describes how she found her way with her writing. Instead of trying to write an amazing book, she says she simply "surrendered to the idea of my mediocrity" and then started writing anyway. This phrase seems to capture so much of what it means to be an artist. If we stop striving to be better than we currently are, we are free to experiment and play and find our way. In the process, we may create something better than we ever thought possible. Louise's free Find Your Joy taster course runs from September 1st to September 8th 2023 and you can sign up <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/free-course" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Mentioned <a href="https://www.cherylstrayed.com/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Cheryl Strayed</a> <a href="https://crystallindillon.com/blog/2021/1/28/the-humble-path-to-greatness-or-surrender-to-your-mediocrity" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Cheryl Strayed quote in full</a> Find Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Can you stop trying so hard? [220]

This week we were inspired by two different creative documentaries to consider what we might learn from two rather unexpected masters of their craft; from developing a persona to where we look for outside validation. We discuss constructing in the process of creating, the benefit outside influences can bring - and when to say no! There are also practical suggestions about the benefit of keeping a scrapbook (or at least a record or your progress) and the pitfalls of only seeing one side of success.  Mentioned  You can find the Wham documentary on Netflix and the Sinead O'Connor documentary is available in various places: In the UK it is on Sky or Now TV. In the US it is also available on Showtime. It’s also available as a paid one-off in Amazon Prime. You may have to google for listings in your part of the world. It’s called “Nothing Compares.”  Find Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week we were inspired by two different creative documentaries to consider what we might learn from two rather unexpected masters of their craft; from developing a persona to where we look for outside validation. We discuss constructing in the process of creating, the benefit outside influences can bring - and when to say no! There are also practical suggestions about the benefit of keeping a scrapbook (or at least a record or your progress) and the pitfalls of only seeing one side of success. Mentioned You can find the Wham documentary on Netflix and the Sinead O'Connor documentary is available in various places: In the UK it is on Sky or Now TV. In the US it is also available on Showtime. It’s also available as a paid one-off in Amazon Prime. You may have to google for listings in your part of the world. It’s called “Nothing Compares.” Find Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Learning from Two Masters of Their Craft [219]

What do you want from your art life? In this episode, Alice and Louise discuss the trials and joys of navigating through their own art careers. How do you know when it's time to change? And how do you find the courage to make that change, when there is no way of knowing the outcome? In this honest conversation, we emphasise the importance of reflection and self-awareness. If we don't regularly check in with ourselves, we can start to drift, or to be led by the needs and desires of others. Alternatively, we can become so overwhelmed by our many ideas, that we have no idea which path to take, or we can find ourselves pushing towards a goal that doesn't really align for us anymore. We hope this conversation inspires you to check in with yourself, just to make sure you're still heading in a direction that feels good to you.  Mentioned  Will Gompertz "See What You're Missing"  Fifteen-Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MykuvVwtXtQ On the Verge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7rbMP6lx2k  See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

What do you want from your art life? In this episode, Alice and Louise discuss the trials and joys of navigating through their own art careers. How do you know when it's time to change? And how do you find the courage to make that change, when there is no way of knowing the outcome? In this honest conversation, we emphasise the importance of reflection and self-awareness. If we don't regularly check in with ourselves, we can start to drift, or to be led by the needs and desires of others. Alternatively, we can become so overwhelmed by our many ideas, that we have no idea which path to take, or we can find ourselves pushing towards a goal that doesn't really align for us anymore. We hope this conversation inspires you to check in with yourself, just to make sure you're still heading in a direction that feels good to you. Mentioned Will Gompertz <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/See-What-Youre-Missing-Artists-ebook/dp/B09H27QLSV" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">"See What You're Missing" </a> Fifteen-Love <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MykuvVwtXtQ" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MykuvVwtXtQ</a> On the Verge <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7rbMP6lx2k" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7rbMP6lx2k</a> See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Where Next? Creative Shifts & Changing Priorities [218]

Debbie Taylor-Kerman is a New York-based artist who paints about the issues that most concern her. This week she joins Louise to discuss her life and her work. Debbie shares her formative experiences as a fish-out-of-water art student and explains how that time resonates in her work even today. Her early feelings of isolation and of never being "good enough" led her to a deep and abiding interest in issues of equality. She believes passionately that everyone is equal, no matter their race or gender or sexual orientation (or any other trait or quality that can be used to discriminate) and she makes art about this core value. Whether she is celebrating love of all kinds, or observing subway riders, or memorialising essential workers, Debbie is constantly exploring what it means to live in a diverse society. We know you'll find this an enlightening, inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Mentioned Debbie's website https://www.debbietaylorkerman.com/ Debbie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debbietaylorkermanart/?hl=en See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Debbie Taylor-Kerman is a New York-based artist who paints about the issues that most concern her. This week she joins Louise to discuss her life and her work. Debbie shares her formative experiences as a fish-out-of-water art student and explains how that time resonates in her work even today. Her early feelings of isolation and of never being "good enough" led her to a deep and abiding interest in issues of equality. She believes passionately that everyone is equal, no matter their race or gender or sexual orientation (or any other trait or quality that can be used to discriminate) and she makes art about this core value. Whether she is celebrating love of all kinds, or observing subway riders, or memorialising essential workers, Debbie is constantly exploring what it means to live in a diverse society. We know you'll find this an enlightening, inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Mentioned Debbie's website <a href="https://www.debbietaylorkerman.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.debbietaylorkerman.com/</a> Debbie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/debbietaylorkermanart/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/debbietaylorkermanart/?hl=en</a> See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Finding Purpose in Your Art with Debbie Taylor-Kerman [217]

This week, we share our thoughts on Meta's new social media platform Threads. Do you need to join? Do you have time to make the most of it? Is this something to help with your art career/business, or is it just a nice way of meeting new people and having interesting chats? Our conversation touches on introversion vs extroversion, the beauty of a platform with no algorithm, and the likely changes we can expect. If you're up for it, we recommend having a dabble with Threads - you might just find it really suits you :) Mentioned The 10% Happier Podcast https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast The Daily Stoic Podcast https://dailystoic.com/podcast/ See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week, we share our thoughts on Meta's new social media platform Threads. Do you need to join? Do you have time to make the most of it? Is this something to help with your art career/business, or is it just a nice way of meeting new people and having interesting chats? Our conversation touches on introversion vs extroversion, the beauty of a platform with no algorithm, and the likely changes we can expect. If you're up for it, we recommend having a dabble with Threads - you might just find it really suits you :) Mentioned The 10% Happier Podcast <a href="https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast</a> The Daily Stoic Podcast <a href="https://dailystoic.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dailystoic.com/podcast/</a> See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Another Social Media Platform? [216]

“I think, no, you're not a real artist. I think we can all agree, Alice is not a real artist because she doesn't want to draw villages."  And so it exists... amidst the every day trials of backache, family commitments we still carry around a load of rubbish ideas about what creativity looks like. So, today we are encouraging something different and asking "What does your should-free summer look like?" It can be so easy to jump to the negative comparison rather than the self celebration and what with all the bossy ads on social media telling you you are doing everything wrong, today we are championing sticking two fingers up to that and honouring your own process, your own life, and your own need to step away at at times (and celebrating where we did just that! ) Mentioned Lewis Capaldi documentary on Netflix "How I'm Feeling Now"  Modern Love on Amazon Prime (especially Series 1 episode 7 !) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Love-Season-1/dp/B0875ZRBGB See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

“I think, no, you're not a real artist. I think we can all agree, Alice is not a real artist because she doesn't want to draw villages." And so it exists... amidst the every day trials of backache, family commitments we still carry around a load of rubbish ideas about what creativity looks like. So, today we are encouraging something different and asking "What does your should-free summer look like?" It can be so easy to jump to the negative comparison rather than the self celebration and what with all the bossy ads on social media telling you you are doing everything wrong, today we are championing sticking two fingers up to that and honouring your own process, your own life, and your own need to step away at at times (and celebrating where we did just that! ) Mentioned <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSaOQKk710g" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Lewis Capaldi documentary on Netflix "How I'm Feeling Now" </a> Modern Love on Amazon Prime (especially Series 1 episode 7 !) <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Love-Season-1/dp/B0875ZRBGB" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Love-Season-1/dp/B0875ZRBGB</a> See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

How is your summer looking? [215]

This week Louise is joined by Trayci Tompkins, a south African native who recently uprooted her life and her art practice and moved to the UK. As artists, many of us crave change and yet change can also derail us - especially when we don't take the time to understand and acknowledge just how much we have been affected. Change can leave us completely disconnected from the work we were making, and if we're not careful, we can find ourselves avoiding the studio altogether. In this conversation, we explore the role change often plays in creative blocks, discuss our own experiences of change, and share some of our tips for staying inspired during periods of upheaval.  Mentioned Trayci Tompkins on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/traycitompkins Free 30 day trial of Art Tribe https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week Louise is joined by Trayci Tompkins, a south African native who recently uprooted her life and her art practice and moved to the UK. As artists, many of us crave change and yet change can also derail us - especially when we don't take the time to understand and acknowledge just how much we have been affected. Change can leave us completely disconnected from the work we were making, and if we're not careful, we can find ourselves avoiding the studio altogether. In this conversation, we explore the role change often plays in creative blocks, discuss our own experiences of change, and share some of our tips for staying inspired during periods of upheaval. Mentioned Trayci Tompkins on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/traycitompkins/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/traycitompkins</a> Free 30 day trial of Art Tribe <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe</a> See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Staying creative through times of change [214]

This week, we’re discussing the benefits and challenges of showing our artwork, whether that is online or in person. Making art is a deeply personal experience but, for many of us, showing our work is also a vital part of the process. We made the work as a way of communicating something, and it's not communication unless someone else sees it. On the flip side, some artists shy away from exhibiting for a variety of reasons. In this conversation, we explore the benefits of showing our work and also the potential upsides of keeping it to ourselves. Our wide-ranging discussion covers artistic growth, purity of expression, vulnerability, and the ever-present fear of rejection. If you regularly exhibit, we hope our discussion offers food for thought, and if you don’t, maybe it will inspire you to have a go :)  Mentioned Alice's Time to Shine course https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/time-to-shine See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week, we’re discussing the benefits and challenges of showing our artwork, whether that is online or in person. Making art is a deeply personal experience but, for many of us, showing our work is also a vital part of the process. We made the work as a way of communicating something, and it's not communication unless someone else sees it. On the flip side, some artists shy away from exhibiting for a variety of reasons. In this conversation, we explore the benefits of showing our work and also the potential upsides of keeping it to ourselves. Our wide-ranging discussion covers artistic growth, purity of expression, vulnerability, and the ever-present fear of rejection. If you regularly exhibit, we hope our discussion offers food for thought, and if you don’t, maybe it will inspire you to have a go :) Mentioned Alice's Time to Shine course <a href="https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/time-to-shine" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/time-to-shine</a> See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

To Show or Not to Show: The Artist's Dilemma [213]

Drowning in piles of paper? Find it hard to decide what you still need to keep in your studio...? Today we take a closer look into the psychology of your creative space with Helen Sanderson, author of The Secret Life of Clutter. With a creative background herself, Helen believes in our key strengths; we are resourceful and have a strong desire to gather - because that's often when we are inspired. But when yesterday's things start to impact your creative space in the NOW, that can be detrimental to how your work can develop.  Throw in whole host of unhelpful beliefs about creative identity thriving in a muddle and you have a recipe for clutter taking over. You'll get to hear Helen's thoughts about our homes being a Flight Deck, the links between decisions being made visible and the maturing process which can help you on this journey.  With a complex mix of efficiency and emotions, wanting to be stimulated while also having spaces which serve us, this is something we all approach with a variety of history and different process. You can find lots of resources and take the quiz on Helen's website:  www.helensanderson.com  Join the next Getting Clear workshop: www.gettingclear.live Use code JUICE50 at checkout to save 50% on your place Do tag us on Instagram and share your thoughts and progress! Find Helen @ministryofcalm   Mentioned The Secret Life of Clutter (book) by Helen Sanderson The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz  See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Drowning in piles of paper? Find it hard to decide what you still need to keep in your studio...? Today we take a closer look into the psychology of your creative space with Helen Sanderson, author of The Secret Life of Clutter. With a creative background herself, Helen believes in our key strengths; we are resourceful and have a strong desire to gather - because that's often when we are inspired. But when yesterday's things start to impact your creative space in the NOW, that can be detrimental to how your work can develop. Throw in whole host of unhelpful beliefs about creative identity thriving in a muddle and you have a recipe for clutter taking over. You'll get to hear Helen's thoughts about our homes being a Flight Deck, the links between decisions being made visible and the maturing process which can help you on this journey. With a complex mix of efficiency and emotions, wanting to be stimulated while also having spaces which serve us, this is something we all approach with a variety of history and different process. You can find lots of resources and take the quiz on Helen's website: <a href="http://www.helensanderson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.helensanderson.com</a> Join the next Getting Clear workshop: <a href="http://www.gettingclear.live" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gettingclear.live</a> Use code JUICE50 at checkout to save 50% on your place Do tag us on Instagram and share your thoughts and progress! Find Helen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ministryofcalm/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">@ministryofcalm </a> Mentioned <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Life-Clutter-Getting-letting/dp/0349427887/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1686570920&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret Life of Clutter </a>(book) by Helen Sanderson The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Making room for creativity [212]

Alice and Louise are together for the first time in weeks and their arty catch-up turns into an exploration of the importance of honouring our own creative processes. This includes resting when necessary, but also understanding when you need to take action. When is it worthwhile to push a little, and to test out different ideas before settling on a direction? And how important is it to keep taking steps forward, even though you can't know where they are actually leading? We also cover the confidence that comes with experience - perhaps we no longer need to worry so much about "getting it right" because we've learned it will all work out OK anyway. This is quite a philosophical discussion, but we think it's one worth having.  Mentioned See Alice Sheridan at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Louise Fletcher: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Alice and Louise are together for the first time in weeks and their arty catch-up turns into an exploration of the importance of honouring our own creative processes. This includes resting when necessary, but also understanding when you need to take action. When is it worthwhile to push a little, and to test out different ideas before settling on a direction? And how important is it to keep taking steps forward, even though you can't know where they are actually leading? We also cover the confidence that comes with experience - perhaps we no longer need to worry so much about "getting it right" because we've learned it will all work out OK anyway. This is quite a philosophical discussion, but we think it's one worth having. Mentioned See Alice Sheridan at:  <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.alicesheridan.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alicesheridanstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Find more about Louise Fletcher: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.louisefletcherart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@louisefletcher_art⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Patience, Perspective, and the Benefit of Experience [211]

A podcast for artists, aspiring creatives, and art lovers. Two artists share their thoughts on art, life and everything in between. Join Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher for honest, generous, and humorous conversations that will feed your creative soul AND get you thinking.

This Podcast is an absolute Treasure in Every way!! Give them a listen, I think you’ll agree ❤️

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Absolutely love these two. Great information for artists and a nice dose of sweet humor.

A podcast for artists, aspiring creatives, and art lovers. Two artists share their thoughts on art, life and everything in between. Join Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher for honest, generous, and humorous conversations that will feed your creative soul AND get you thinking.

Art Juice: A podcast for artists, creatives and art lovers

This one is a biggie... What does it mean to find our voice as an artist? How do we discover what we want to create? Especially as that may change over time. After a week of admin Louise believes the answer lies in following what you love. To do that you need to learn to play, which is something many people struggle with.  Alice wonders what happens when you enjoy the process, but not the end result? She believes you may need to let go of some ‘rules’ so that you can  discover your own questions; questions that will guide your art as you develop your process.   If this is something you would like to explore, then join Louise for her "Find your Joy" FREE mini course which kicks off on 2nd August  We also discuss a listener question about what size paintings work best for galleries.... can you guess what we have to say about that?!  Mentioned: Find your Joy FREE mini course runs Aug 2nd - 10th and you can sign up HERE  Buy us a coffee  Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art   Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

This one is a biggie... What does it mean to find our voice as an artist? How do we discover what we want to create? Especially as that may change over time. After a week of admin Louise believes the answer lies in following what you love. To do that you need to learn to play, which is something many people struggle with.  Alice wonders what happens when you enjoy the process, but not the end result? She believes you may need to let go of some ‘rules’ so that you can  discover your own questions; questions that will guide your art as you develop your process. If this is something you would like to explore, then join Louise for her <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/find-your-joy-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Find your Joy" FREE mini course</a> which kicks off on 2nd August  We also discuss a listener question about what size paintings work best for galleries.... can you guess what we have to say about that?! Mentioned: Find your Joy FREE mini course runs Aug 2nd - 10th and you can sign up <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/find-your-joy-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy us a coffee </a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art   Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

How to be a Happy Artist and Find your Voice [26]

What’s Your Studio Space Like?   Some artists work in giant, light-filled spaces, others make room on the dining room table. But whatever the size, your studio set-up is a crucial aspect of your work. We discuss how to make the most of your space, why it’s important to keep making changes, and practical tips on flooring and lighting solutions.  We also answer this listener question: How can I stay motivated when I don't have a deadline? Alice loves to work to a deadline, whereas Louise much prefers the space to play and experiment. Both share their perspectives on this common problem.  Also discussed, Marie Kondo-ing your studio and the pros and cons of doing your own advertising.  LINKS: Plasterer's light   Join the Facebook groups:  Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher  Submit a question here  Find shownotes on:  www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast www.alicesheridan.com/podcast   Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art  Credits  "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

What’s Your Studio Space Like?  Some artists work in giant, light-filled spaces, others make room on the dining room table. But whatever the size, your studio set-up is a crucial aspect of your work. We discuss how to make the most of your space, why it’s important to keep making changes, and practical tips on flooring and lighting solutions. We also answer this listener question: How can I stay motivated when I don't have a deadline? Alice loves to work to a deadline, whereas Louise much prefers the space to play and experiment. Both share their perspectives on this common problem. Also discussed, Marie Kondo-ing your studio and the pros and cons of doing your own advertising. LINKS: <a href="https://www.mad4tools.com/defender-eco-uplight-portable-4ft-fluorescent-light-110-or-240v-e712600-610?utm_source=google_shopping&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAs8XiBRAGEiwAFyQ-eoHSE8oFpV9ceW83wr24J2H0AqJ3qOaBBQMemVI5ojl1sh1j_AdzMhoCUAcQAvD_BwE#2269=17796&amp;esvt=474-GOUKE67706&amp;esvq=&amp;esvadt=999999-0-5614-1&amp;esvcrea=303344162809&amp;esvplace=&amp;esvd=c&amp;esvtg=pla-295061290227&amp;esvo=3085&amp;esvaid=50186" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plasterer's light </a> Join the Facebook groups:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theArtExplorers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/257121301776313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVG-tq6C_tajxegU_Q39tW1yoyolNjPnW6s84P227QoDfDFg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit a question here</a> Find shownotes on:  <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com/podcast</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e305r5/metadata/www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Studio Space & Deadlines [3]

Nicholas Wilton

This week American artist Nicholas Wilton returns to discuss the question: "what do you wish you had known 10 years ago?" Our discussion ranges from materials and brushes, to deeper more personal realisations, including tough lessons about authenticity, the need to find your own process, and the importance of relaxing into who are you really are. We also discuss our experiences as teachers and the lessons we have watched our students learn and Nick shares a particularly challenging experience he had as an emerging artist. It is always inspiring to discover that all artists experience the same highs and lows and that we make many of the same mistakes. As you listen to this conversation, it will become apparent that you are never alone ... your struggles are the same as ours, your triumphs feel the same as ours ... we are all on the same path and we can all offer a helping hand to anyone who is behind us. Finally, we share our plans to do just that by building a supportive community in a Facebook pop-up group. You won't want to miss this! Mentioned: Art2Life free workshop: https://bit.ly/art2life2020 Juiced Up Workshop Buddies 2020 (Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/juicedupbuddies/ Sign up for our newsletters at: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice Follow us on Instagram: Follow Alice on Instagram @alicesheridanstudio or Louise @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week American artist Nicholas Wilton returns to discuss the question: "what do you wish you had known 10 years ago?" Our discussion ranges from materials and brushes, to deeper more personal realisations, including tough lessons about authenticity, the need to find your own process, and the importance of relaxing into who are you really are. We also discuss our experiences as teachers and the lessons we have watched our students learn and Nick shares a particularly challenging experience he had as an emerging artist. It is always inspiring to discover that all artists experience the same highs and lows and that we make many of the same mistakes. As you listen to this conversation, it will become apparent that you are never alone ... your struggles are the same as ours, your triumphs feel the same as ours ... we are all on the same path and we can all offer a helping hand to anyone who is behind us. Finally, we share our plans to do just that by building a supportive community in a Facebook pop-up group. You won't want to miss this! Mentioned: Art2Life free workshop: <a href="https://bit.ly/art2life2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/art2life2020</a> Juiced Up Workshop Buddies 2020 (Facebook group): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/juicedupbuddies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/juicedupbuddies/</a> Sign up for our newsletters at: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: Follow Alice on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com@alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a> or Louise <a href="http://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Lessons Learned (with Nicholas Wilton) [53]

This week, we welcome a special guest.  Nicholas Wilton is a Californian painter who also runs a successful online art course called The Creative Visionary Program (a course both Alice and Louise have taken in the past). Nicholas has an unusual take on the age-old topic of selling art  - and it's one that might surprise you. In this special conversation, we discuss his counter-intuitive ideas (such as the fact that the more unique your art becomes, the more others can relate to it); share our own art-making processes; discuss the value of working in a series; and consider the role intuition plays in our creative process. We also touch on the power of found materials, and learn about the profound changes that Nick and Alice are experiencing in their work. This is a conversation that is sure to energise and inspire you.  This is also the last week to join our exciting end-of-year event which started in Monday. “Your Best Art Year Ever” is an interactive live 5-day event during which we are sharing our approach to planning for success. There will be chat, laughs, sound advice, a chance to ask questions, and even a few free downloads so that you can plan your own “best art year ever.” You can join the Facebook group now and catch up with anything you missed. Join HERE.   Mentioned: Your Best Art Year Ever event: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425384981672761/ Find Nick's colour tips PDF HERE  Sign up for our newsletters at: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week, we welcome a special guest.  Nicholas Wilton is a Californian painter who also runs a successful online art course called The Creative Visionary Program (a course both Alice and Louise have taken in the past). Nicholas has an unusual take on the age-old topic of selling art  - and it's one that might surprise you. In this special conversation, we discuss his counter-intuitive ideas (such as the fact that the more unique your art becomes, the more others can relate to it); share our own art-making processes; discuss the value of working in a series; and consider the role intuition plays in our creative process. We also touch on the power of found materials, and learn about the profound changes that Nick and Alice are experiencing in their work. This is a conversation that is sure to energise and inspire you.  This is also the last week to join our exciting end-of-year event which started in Monday. “Your Best Art Year Ever” is an interactive live 5-day event during which we are sharing our approach to planning for success. There will be chat, laughs, sound advice, a chance to ask questions, and even a few free downloads so that you can plan your own “best art year ever.” You can join the Facebook group now and catch up with anything you missed. Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/425384981672761/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.   Mentioned: Your Best Art Year Ever event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/425384981672761/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/425384981672761/</a> Find <a href="https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick's colour tips PDF HERE</a> Sign up for our newsletters at: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

How to Sell More Art with Nicholas Wilton [44]

This week we dive into the topic of selling - why it doesn’t need to be intimidating and why - above all - we must develop our own unique approach - one that leverages OUR unique strengths and matches the interests of OUR target audience.  In the end, selling is like art-making - the more unique and personal our approach, the more successful we will be. Real world examples include a door-to-door art salesman, an enterprising London painter, and Alice’s window cleaner!   We also discuss how to ignite the creative spark and the power of simply not caring what other people think.  Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast  Find show notes on  www.alicesheridan.com/podcast  www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast  Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art   Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week we dive into the topic of selling - why it doesn’t need to be intimidating and why - above all - we must develop our own unique approach - one that leverages OUR unique strengths and matches the interests of OUR target audience. In the end, selling is like art-making - the more unique and personal our approach, the more successful we will be. Real world examples include a door-to-door art salesman, an enterprising London painter, and Alice’s window cleaner!  We also discuss how to ignite the creative spark and the power of simply not caring what other people think. Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Find show notes on  <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com/podcast</a> <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Selling Your Art YOUR Way [15]

Today’s discussion was inspired by a book and TED talk by Simon Sinek, both entitled ‘Find Your Why.’  Sinek's main point is that when you know the purpose of what you are doing, it is so much easier to make the right decisions, achieve good results, and sell it to others. As artists, we can explore this on several levels - why do I make my art? Why am I making this particular series of paintings? And, at the granular level, why am I making this one specific painting? Our wide-ranging conversation spans the desire to create things, the need to be seen, the drive to communicate our internal experience, and whether what we are really seeking is love. (Deep stuff!) We also get into how you find your purpose. It isn’t something you can just come up with in 5  minutes. For most of us, it is a gradual process of discovery and it arises from the work we do. We also acknowledge that so much of this changes over time - even if we know our why at this moment, it may well change in future years. Mentioned Simon Sinek  TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA Buy us a coffee and support the podcast here  Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art See fuller show notes on our websites: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Today’s discussion was inspired by a book and TED talk by Simon Sinek, both entitled ‘Find Your Why.’  Sinek's main point is that when you know the purpose of what you are doing, it is so much easier to make the right decisions, achieve good results, and sell it to others. As artists, we can explore this on several levels - why do I make my art? Why am I making this particular series of paintings? And, at the granular level, why am I making this one specific painting? Our wide-ranging conversation spans the desire to create things, the need to be seen, the drive to communicate our internal experience, and whether what we are really seeking is love. (Deep stuff!) We also get into how you find your purpose. It isn’t something you can just come up with in 5  minutes. For most of us, it is a gradual process of discovery and it arises from the work we do. We also acknowledge that so much of this changes over time - even if we know our why at this moment, it may well change in future years. Mentioned Simon Sinek  TED talk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy us a coffee and support the podcast here </a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art See fuller show notes on our websites: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

How Finding Your "Why" Can Transform Your Art [35]

Louise received a remarkable letter this week which sparked a discussion about manifestation, the law of attraction and all things “woo-woo.” This is definitely not an area of expertise for either of us, but we have both experienced some surprising results from changing our mindset. Is there something to the law of attraction? Or is it just that when we change our thoughts, we take different actions? We debate this, discuss our personal experiences, and touch on the emerging science that suggests the way we think really does alter our physical reality. We also answer a question from a listener who worries that her buddhist practice might smooth out her emotional ups and downs and negatively impact her work.  Mentioned: Marisa Peer and Lewis Howes interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4TqTkks7AA Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art See fuller show notes on our websites: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Louise received a remarkable letter this week which sparked a discussion about manifestation, the law of attraction and all things “woo-woo.” This is definitely not an area of expertise for either of us, but we have both experienced some surprising results from changing our mindset. Is there something to the law of attraction? Or is it just that when we change our thoughts, we take different actions? We debate this, discuss our personal experiences, and touch on the emerging science that suggests the way we think really does alter our physical reality. We also answer a question from a listener who worries that her buddhist practice might smooth out her emotional ups and downs and negatively impact her work.  Mentioned: Marisa Peer and Lewis Howes interview: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4TqTkks7AA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4TqTkks7AA</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art See fuller show notes on our websites: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Can We Really Get Anything We Want? Woo-Woo and the Law of Attraction [41]

We all struggle with time. Some of us have young children, or elderly parents or a full-time job, and even those who work full time as artists also have the pressures of marketing, gallery relations, art fairs etc. We discuss the challenges we face in terms of managing time on a day-to-day basis, and also consider the larger question of how much time we have left in our lives. If we knew we only had one year to live, what kind of work would we make?  We also answer a question from Tracey who asks about when to move from playing to producing a series or a body of work (and coins the memorable hashtag "#fearofmakinganactualpainting!”)  Mentioned: Alice's Connected Artist Club Louise's online courses  Join our Facebook groups:  Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher  Submit a question here  Find us at:  www.louisefletcherart.com www.alicesheridan.com   Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art  Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

We all struggle with time. Some of us have young children, or elderly parents or a full-time job, and even those who work full time as artists also have the pressures of marketing, gallery relations, art fairs etc. We discuss the challenges we face in terms of managing time on a day-to-day basis, and also consider the larger question of how much time we have left in our lives. If we knew we only had one year to live, what kind of work would we make? We also answer a question from Tracey who asks about when to move from playing to producing a series or a body of work (and coins the memorable hashtag "#fearofmakinganactualpainting!”) Mentioned: <a href="https://alicesheridanstudio.mykajabi.com/connected-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice's Connected Artist Club</a> <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/3532-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louise's online courses</a> Join our Facebook groups:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theArtExplorers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/257121301776313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVG-tq6C_tajxegU_Q39tW1yoyolNjPnW6s84P227QoDfDFg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit a question here</a> Find us at:  <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e305r5/metadata/www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Do You Have Enough Time for Your Art? (7)

This week finds us at different ends of the process. Louise has just finished several paintings in her latest series while Alice is preparing to begin new work.  As she prepares to start, we talk about the importance of making a leap into the unknown - in art and in life. The impressionist Edgar Degas is quoted as saying “only when he no longer knows what he is doing, does the painter do good things.”  This week the conversation centres on the extent to which this is true. How important is it to push your work into new territory? Is risk-taking an essential element of being an artist? And if art mirrors life, do we need to find ways to bring risk into our daily lives?   We also answer a question from a listener, who asked "how long does it take to become an artist?" We discuss what it means to be an artist, and whether becoming one is a matter of fact or a matter of mindset.   LINKS &gt;&gt;  Join the Facebook groups:  Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher  Submit a question here  Find shownotes on:  www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast www.alicesheridan.com/podcast   Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art  Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week finds us at different ends of the process. Louise has just finished several paintings in her latest series while Alice is preparing to begin new work. As she prepares to start, we talk about the importance of making a leap into the unknown - in art and in life. The impressionist Edgar Degas is quoted as saying “only when he no longer knows what he is doing, does the painter do good things.”  This week the conversation centres on the extent to which this is true. How important is it to push your work into new territory? Is risk-taking an essential element of being an artist? And if art mirrors life, do we need to find ways to bring risk into our daily lives?  We also answer a question from a listener, who asked "how long does it take to become an artist?" We discuss what it means to be an artist, and whether becoming one is a matter of fact or a matter of mindset.  LINKS &gt;&gt; Join the Facebook groups:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theArtExplorers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/257121301776313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVG-tq6C_tajxegU_Q39tW1yoyolNjPnW6s84P227QoDfDFg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit a question here</a> Find shownotes on:  <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast</a> <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com/podcast</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e305r5/metadata/www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a>

Making Big Leaps - in art and life [4]

We can all recognise this sorry state of affairs, and it’s not fun! We discuss the difference between procrastinating, being temporarily frozen, or being truly blocked. Is a real block caused by a disconnect  between what you ‘want’ and what you are actually doing? Is it a result of losing your connection with your deeper self? While a pause is OK - and sometimes needed and necessary - we come up with some questions to ask yourself. And potentially two different ways you get get inspired again by leaning in and investigating.  We also answer a listener who is struggling with multiple styles and discuss how a teenage concert reminded Alice of the importance of finding your own creative path.  LINKS  Mentioned: Muse Hysteria  Live version Steven Pressfield interview Louise’s 365-day self portrait project  Join our Facebook groups:  Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher  Submit a question here  Find us at:  www.louisefletcherart.com www.alicesheridan.com   Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art  Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

We can all recognise this sorry state of affairs, and it’s not fun! We discuss the difference between procrastinating, being temporarily frozen, or being truly blocked. Is a real block caused by a disconnect  between what you ‘want’ and what you are actually doing? Is it a result of losing your connection with your deeper self? While a pause is OK - and sometimes needed and necessary - we come up with some questions to ask yourself. And potentially two different ways you get get inspired again by leaning in and investigating. We also answer a listener who is struggling with multiple styles and discuss how a teenage concert reminded Alice of the importance of finding your own creative path. LINKS Mentioned: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dm_5qWWDV8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muse Hysteria</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwhjlNvF-4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live version</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZToRdS2HRc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steven Pressfield interview</a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/63799511@N05/sets/72157663186899771" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louise’s 365-day self portrait project</a> Join our Facebook groups:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theArtExplorers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/257121301776313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVG-tq6C_tajxegU_Q39tW1yoyolNjPnW6s84P227QoDfDFg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit a question here</a> Find us at:  <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e305r5/metadata/www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

How to Overcome a Creative Block [6]

Rachel Davis

Rachel Davis joins Louise as a special guest this week for a fascinating mindset discussion.. Rachel is an artist, a practicing psychologist, and a creativity coach, making her especially qualified to discuss this week's topic - imposter syndrome. First identified in 1978, this is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a fear of being exposed as a "fraud."  Imposter syndrome can be pervasive (affecting all areas of your life) or situational (for example, only arising when you have your own gallery show or the first time you book a stand at an art fair) but it is estimated that 70% of the population has experienced it at some time. Rachel and I discuss our own experiences with imposter syndrome, debate whether artists are especially vulnerable to it, and share our strategies for overcoming the issue when it arises for you.   Mentioned Rachel Davis art and creativity coaching: https://www.racheldavisstudio.com/ Rachel's psychology website: http://www.drruthkalb.com/ ICB Building (regular open studio events): http://icbbuilding.com/ Sign up for our newsletters at: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Rachel Davis joins Louise as a special guest this week for a fascinating mindset discussion.. Rachel is an artist, a practicing psychologist, and a creativity coach, making her especially qualified to discuss this week's topic - imposter syndrome. First identified in 1978, this is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments and has a fear of being exposed as a "fraud."  Imposter syndrome can be pervasive (affecting all areas of your life) or situational (for example, only arising when you have your own gallery show or the first time you book a stand at an art fair) but it is estimated that 70% of the population has experienced it at some time. Rachel and I discuss our own experiences with imposter syndrome, debate whether artists are especially vulnerable to it, and share our strategies for overcoming the issue when it arises for you.   Mentioned Rachel Davis art and creativity coaching: <a href="https://www.racheldavisstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.racheldavisstudio.com/</a> Rachel's psychology website: <a href="http://www.drruthkalb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.drruthkalb.com/</a> ICB Building (regular open studio events): <a href="http://icbbuilding.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://icbbuilding.com/</a> Sign up for our newsletters at: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Who Do You Think You Are? Imposter Syndrome with Rachel Davis [47]

Jacqui Fehl

“If I had to describe my work, I would say that it is a blend of grunge, whimsy and outsider.” In our first breakout week, Louise is in discussion with artist Jacqui Fehl . Influenced by music, lyrics, feelings, stories, other artists, and the materials themselves, Jacqui’s art is as varied as her ever changing hair – sometimes light, humorous and colourful , while at other times serious with a touch of dark. In this podcast, Jacqui and Louise dive deeply into issues around the creative process, scaling up your work, your personal voice and and how we define success.  Part of the conversation centred on this quote: "It quite frequently happens that you’re just treading water for quite a long time. Nothing really dramatic seems to be happening. … And then suddenly everything seems to lock together in a different way. It’s like a crystallization point where you can’t detect any single element having changed. There’s a proverb that says that the fruit takes a long time to ripen, but it falls suddenly … And that seems to be the process." Brian Eno  Mentioned: See more of Jacqui’s work at: https://www.jacquifehl.com Buy us a coffee and support the podcast here  Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art   See fuller show notes on our websites: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

“If I had to describe my work, I would say that it is a blend of grunge, whimsy and outsider.” In our first breakout week, Louise is in discussion with artist Jacqui Fehl . Influenced by music, lyrics, feelings, stories, other artists, and the materials themselves, Jacqui’s art is as varied as her ever changing hair – sometimes light, humorous and colourful , while at other times serious with a touch of dark. In this podcast, Jacqui and Louise dive deeply into issues around the creative process, scaling up your work, your personal voice and and how we define success.  Part of the conversation centred on this quote: "It quite frequently happens that you’re just treading water for quite a long time. Nothing really dramatic seems to be happening. … And then suddenly everything seems to lock together in a different way. It’s like a crystallization point where you can’t detect any single element having changed. There’s a proverb that says that the fruit takes a long time to ripen, but it falls suddenly … And that seems to be the process." Brian Eno Mentioned: See more of Jacqui’s work at: <a href="https://www.jacquifehl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jacquifehl.com</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy us a coffee and support the podcast here </a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art   See fuller show notes on our websites: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Listening for the Whisper of Intuition in Your Creative Process with Jacqui Fehl [31]

This episode is a little different, Usually we record with hundreds of miles separating us, but this week, we take a rare opportunity to meet up and spend some time chatting about studio spaces, art careers and whatever else comes up. We drink tea, drive through London, and eat sugared chickpeas while we geek out about recording equipment, discuss the importance of resilience, and visit both of Alice's studios (old and new). During the visit to the new studio, we discuss Alice's newest paintings and share how it feels when your work moves into surprising new territory. You can watch the accompanying short video on YouTube and get a sneak peek at Alice's new work HERE: https://youtu.be/TchzUtqwUaM And also see images of the lighting products and paintings at each of our websites: https://alicesheridan.com/artjuice60/ Surrey Contemporary Art Fair 13-15th March 2020 https://contemporaryartfairs.co.uk/surrey-spring/ Royal Watercolour Society 6-18th March 2020 https://www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk/exhibitions/36-rws-contemporary-watercolour-competition/overview/ Lighting products discussed: Simple ring light and phone holder for livestreams HERE Arm clamps for phone and ring light HERE Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit HERE LED lights HERE  Sign up for our newsletters at: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice Follow us on Instagram: Follow Alice on Instagram @alicesheridanstudio or Louise @louisefletcher_art Credits"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

This episode is a little different, Usually we record with hundreds of miles separating us, but this week, we take a rare opportunity to meet up and spend some time chatting about studio spaces, art careers and whatever else comes up. We drink tea, drive through London, and eat sugared chickpeas while we geek out about recording equipment, discuss the importance of resilience, and visit both of Alice's studios (old and new). During the visit to the new studio, we discuss Alice's newest paintings and share how it feels when your work moves into surprising new territory. You can watch the accompanying short video on YouTube and get a sneak peek at Alice's new work HERE: <a href="https://youtu.be/TchzUtqwUaM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/TchzUtqwUaM</a> And also see images of the lighting products and paintings at each of our websites: <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/artjuice59/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alicesheridan.com/artjuice60/</a> Surrey Contemporary Art Fair 13-15th March 2020 <a href="https://contemporaryartfairs.co.uk/surrey-spring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://contemporaryartfairs.co.uk/surrey-spring/</a> Royal Watercolour Society 6-18th March 2020 <a href="https://www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk/exhibitions/36-rws-contemporary-watercolour-competition/overview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk/exhibitions/36-rws-contemporary-watercolour-competition/overview/</a> Lighting products discussed: Simple ring light and phone holder for livestreams <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Velouer-3-Light-Brightness-Adjustment-Facebook/dp/B075155F8S/ref=sr_1_19?crid=3KF4V12J548E5&amp;keywords=ring%2Blight%2Bphone%2Bholder&amp;qid=1583753345&amp;sprefix=ring%2Blight%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-19&amp;th=1 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Arm clamps for phone and ring light <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07W1X4MMP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Day Light Umbrella Continuous Lighting Kit <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-Lighting-Portrait-Umbrella-Continuous/dp/B07YHC5FQX/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2RT8W24Z1YBXA&amp;keywords=umbrella+photography+light&amp;qid=1583753495&amp;sprefix=umbrella+photo%2Caps%2C141&amp;sr=8-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> LED lights <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZVC3YWP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Sign up for our newsletters at: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: Follow Alice on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com@alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a> or Louise <a href="http://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Studio visit in person: lighting tips and allowing your work to develop [60]

This week's episode was inspired by a question from an artist who wrote: "I can draw well, and I paint in watercolour and acrylics but my style is all over the place. How can I find a style and settle on it?" We discuss whether you need to settle on a specific style, or whether it's OK to have multiple strings to your bow. Perhaps this varies depending on your goals for your art. We also share our own individual journeys,  and debate whether there are concrete steps you can take to find your own style. An artist's style, we agree, is the result of many different choices (subject matter, media, process, and decisions about colour and design and value among many other things). But it is also something that evolves - and that is perhaps never fully defined. After all, many of the "greats" changed styles multiple times as they explored different ideas or different ways of making their work. Most of, we both feel that your style is something that comes through doing rather than thinking - you must make work and in the process of making that work, you find your style. This is also one with giggles over builders, a few tears and even disagreements over confectionery! Mentioned Join the free Art2Life online workshop HERE: https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/art2life/ Lesley Birch: https://www.lesleybirchartist.com/ Alice Sheridan - Canopy: https://alicesheridan.com/landscape-unlocked/ Laura Horn Art podcast: https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast  Sign up for our newsletters at: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice  Follow us on Instagram: Follow Alice on Instagram @alicesheridanstudio or Louise @louisefletcher_art Credits"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week's episode was inspired by a question from an artist who wrote: "I can draw well, and I paint in watercolour and acrylics but my style is all over the place. How can I find a style and settle on it?" We discuss whether you need to settle on a specific style, or whether it's OK to have multiple strings to your bow. Perhaps this varies depending on your goals for your art. We also share our own individual journeys,  and debate whether there are concrete steps you can take to find your own style. An artist's style, we agree, is the result of many different choices (subject matter, media, process, and decisions about colour and design and value among many other things). But it is also something that evolves - and that is perhaps never fully defined. After all, many of the "greats" changed styles multiple times as they explored different ideas or different ways of making their work. Most of, we both feel that your style is something that comes through doing rather than thinking - you must make work and in the process of making that work, you find your style. This is also one with giggles over builders, a few tears and even disagreements over confectionery! Mentioned Join the free Art2Life online workshop HERE: <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/art2life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/art2life/</a> Lesley Birch: <a href="https://www.lesleybirchartist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lesleybirchartist.com/</a> Alice Sheridan - Canopy: <a href="https://alicesheridan.com/landscape-unlocked/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alicesheridan.com/landscape-unlocked/</a> Laura Horn Art podcast: <a href="https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast</a> Sign up for our newsletters at: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: Follow Alice on Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com@alicesheridanstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a> or Louise <a href="http://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits"Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

How Do I Find My Style? [55]

Circle

Did you know that who you surround yourself with makes a huge difference to your life?  Does your family have a creative background? Is your creative streak viewed with suspicion or disbelief. It can be hard to make art if this is what surrounds us so we review our personal histories and how we've made changes to the things which influence our beliefs.  The quote “You’re the average of the five people spend the most time with,” is most often attributed to motivational speaker Jim Rohn, but science backs him up.  What this means is that if your friends are obese, you are much more likely to also be obese. If your friends drink too much, chances are you will too. But how does this impact our art-making? We discuss the importance of having supportive people in our lives and we share some of the ways we have done this for ourselves. We also share our thoughts on minimizing the psychological impact of negative comments as these can derail us if we are not careful. In the end, it comes down to choosing who or what will influence our mindset and making conscious moves to ensure we stay in a good place.  We also talk studio clear-outs and what we have learned about launching a course online (even though it's not our course!)  Mentioned Tara Leaver Gary Vaynerchuck Maz Hawes blog post Nicholas Wilton CVP Study on social influence  Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast  Find show notes on  www.alicesheridan.com/podcast  www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast  Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art   Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Did you know that who you surround yourself with makes a huge difference to your life?  Does your family have a creative background? Is your creative streak viewed with suspicion or disbelief. It can be hard to make art if this is what surrounds us so we review our personal histories and how we've made changes to the things which influence our beliefs.  The quote “You’re the average of the five people spend the most time with,” is most often attributed to motivational speaker Jim Rohn, but science backs him up. What this means is that if your friends are obese, you are much more likely to also be obese. If your friends drink too much, chances are you will too. But how does this impact our art-making? We discuss the importance of having supportive people in our lives and we share some of the ways we have done this for ourselves. We also share our thoughts on minimizing the psychological impact of negative comments as these can derail us if we are not careful. In the end, it comes down to choosing who or what will influence our mindset and making conscious moves to ensure we stay in a good place. We also talk studio clear-outs and what we have learned about launching a course online (even though it's not our course!) Mentioned <a href="https://taraleaver.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tara Leaver</a> <a href="https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gary Vaynerchuck</a> <a href="https://www.maryannehawes.com/2019/04/30/the-resilient-artist-i-didnt-sell-but-no-one-went-hungry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maz Hawes blog post</a> <a href="http://www.nicholaswilton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicholas Wilton</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art2life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CVP</a> <a href="https://medium.com/the-mission/youre-not-the-average-of-the-five-people-you-surround-yourself-with-f21b817f6e69" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Study on social influence</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Find show notes on  <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com/podcast</a> <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Creating Your Magic Circle [16]

Our main topic was inspired by a question from a listener, who asked ‘why on earth would you use oil pastel with acrylics!” He went on to say “Surely this will lead to problems later in the longevity of the paintings? Oil and water just do not mix after all!” This question launches a wide-ranging discussion into the way we use materials and the risks we are willing to take. We also ask whether materials experimentation should be reserved for certain times, or is it OK to experiment mid-painting. We share some of the mistakes we’ve made with various media, and we debunk some common concerns. At the root of it all, we agree that oil and water don't mix - and we think that's the fun of using them together! We both believe that risk-taking has been a key factor in our artistic development and we share a belief that you can’t know in advance which media or technique will be a catalyst for new adventures - the chance element is surely part of the journey? But we also make no claim to technical expertise and cannot promise that our paintings will last hundreds of years. In the end, we feel the trade-off between utmost creativity and guaranteed longevity is worth it - you may not agree and that is totally fine. We all make these decisions for ourselves. Other topics include "a-ha" moments with technology, coping with busy open events as an introvert, and venturing into outsourcing. Mentioned:  Artists at Home Open Studios in West London 14-16th June Find all the details here See fuller show notes on our websites: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com

Our main topic was inspired by a question from a listener, who asked ‘why on earth would you use oil pastel with acrylics!” He went on to say “Surely this will lead to problems later in the longevity of the paintings? Oil and water just do not mix after all!” This question launches a wide-ranging discussion into the way we use materials and the risks we are willing to take. We also ask whether materials experimentation should be reserved for certain times, or is it OK to experiment mid-painting. We share some of the mistakes we’ve made with various media, and we debunk some common concerns. At the root of it all, we agree that oil and water don't mix - and we think that's the fun of using them together! We both believe that risk-taking has been a key factor in our artistic development and we share a belief that you can’t know in advance which media or technique will be a catalyst for new adventures - the chance element is surely part of the journey? But we also make no claim to technical expertise and cannot promise that our paintings will last hundreds of years. In the end, we feel the trade-off between utmost creativity and guaranteed longevity is worth it - you may not agree and that is totally fine. We all make these decisions for ourselves. Other topics include "a-ha" moments with technology, coping with busy open events as an introvert, and venturing into outsourcing. Mentioned: Artists at Home Open Studios in West London 14-16th June <a href="https://www.artistsathome.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find all the details here</a> See fuller show notes on our websites: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a>

Why you should break the rules of mixed media [21]

This week we tackle a topic faced by artists the world over ... how do you deal with older work when your style has moved on? What do you do with that pile of old canvases or sheets of paper that no longer feel like you? Is it a waste to throw them out? Is it OK to show them with your newer work? Or can you find a way to offload them so that someone else can enjoy them?  We also wrestle with the best (and worst) ways to ask for feedback on your work, discuss how to prepare yourself mentally before you do, and share the things that have inspired us this week.  Links  Mentioned: Coldplay documentary Paul Jarvis book  Join our Facebook groups:  Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher  Submit a question here  Find us at:  www.louisefletcherart.com www.alicesheridan.com   Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art  Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

This week we tackle a topic faced by artists the world over ... how do you deal with older work when your style has moved on? What do you do with that pile of old canvases or sheets of paper that no longer feel like you? Is it a waste to throw them out? Is it OK to show them with your newer work? Or can you find a way to offload them so that someone else can enjoy them? We also wrestle with the best (and worst) ways to ask for feedback on your work, discuss how to prepare yourself mentally before you do, and share the things that have inspired us this week. Links Mentioned: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coldplay-Head-Dreams-Chris-Martin/dp/B07JFMLNQC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coldplay documentary</a> <a href="https://pjrvs.com/company-of-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Jarvis book</a> Join our Facebook groups:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theArtExplorers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/257121301776313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVG-tq6C_tajxegU_Q39tW1yoyolNjPnW6s84P227QoDfDFg/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit a question here</a> Find us at:  <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e305r5/metadata/www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

What to do with older work and how to ask for feedback [5]

The last module of Louise’s Find Your Voice course is all about risk and adventure. Alice has just been on an adventure of her own - one that Louise also could have experienced but chose not to. This week, we discuss how important risk and adventure are in our work and in our lives. Can we have one without the other? Do we tend to take risks in some areas of our lives while avoiding them in others? And what is the payoff when we do venture out of our comfort zone? We also discuss the emergence of new things in our work. How do we know when a new direction is meaningful as opposed to being an aberration? How do we choose which ideas to follow and which to let go? Do we actually need to decide anything or can we just let the work develop?  Mentioned: Haramara, Mexico https://haramararetreat.com/  Barns Courtney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrV90gXmOpA Guilt TV show https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0009qm2/guilt-series-1-episode-1 Sign up for our newsletters at: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Buy us a coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/artjuice Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

The last module of Louise’s Find Your Voice course is all about risk and adventure. Alice has just been on an adventure of her own - one that Louise also could have experienced but chose not to. This week, we discuss how important risk and adventure are in our work and in our lives. Can we have one without the other? Do we tend to take risks in some areas of our lives while avoiding them in others? And what is the payoff when we do venture out of our comfort zone? We also discuss the emergence of new things in our work. How do we know when a new direction is meaningful as opposed to being an aberration? How do we choose which ideas to follow and which to let go? Do we actually need to decide anything or can we just let the work develop?  Mentioned: Haramara, Mexico <a href="https://haramararetreat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://haramararetreat.com/</a> Barns Courtney <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrV90gXmOpA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrV90gXmOpA</a> Guilt TV show <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0009qm2/guilt-series-1-episode-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0009qm2/guilt-series-1-episode-1</a> Sign up for our newsletters at: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Buy us a coffee at: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/artjuice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/artjuice</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Risk and Adventure (in Art and Life) [48]

Judith Morgan

Today's special guest believes creatives best get clear "with our mouths open" . Talking, and more importantly, listening is key to her role as a coach.  Judith Morgan has been coaching for 15 years and Alice's coach - rather on a whim - for the past 5 years and today we are talking about what exactly coaching involves, sharing some of the practices which have helped many different creative entrepreneurs and discussing impatience, creating a sanctuary, the impact of emotions, leaving an imprint and the risks of helping others at your own expense.  If you've ever wondered about how coaching could help you, we hope this might clarify your ideas about what to look for to choose the right way for you. After all, that's what we both strongly believe is the only way. Do you agree? Mentioned: Find Judith's book "Your Biz Your Way" HERE If you'd like to get in touch with Judith, the best way is to message through her Facebook page Find Own It the podcast HERE Read some of the stories behind the Peter Doig exhibition at Michael Werner gallery HERE Submit a question at bit.ly/artjuicepodcast Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art See fuller show notes on our websites: www.alicesheridan.com www.louisefletcherart.com Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Today's special guest believes creatives best get clear "with our mouths open" . Talking, and more importantly, listening is key to her role as a coach.  Judith Morgan has been coaching for 15 years and Alice's coach - rather on a whim - for the past 5 years and today we are talking about what exactly coaching involves, sharing some of the practices which have helped many different creative entrepreneurs and discussing impatience, creating a sanctuary, the impact of emotions, leaving an imprint and the risks of helping others at your own expense.  If you've ever wondered about how coaching could help you, we hope this might clarify your ideas about what to look for to choose the right way for you. After all, that's what we both strongly believe is the only way. Do you agree? Mentioned: Find Judith's book "Your Biz Your Way" <a href="https://judithmorgan.com/your-biz-your-way/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> If you'd like to get in touch with Judith, the best way is to message <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSmallBusinessOracle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">through her Facebook page</a> Find Own It the podcast <a href="https://ownitthepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> Read some of the stories behind the Peter Doig exhibition at <a href="http://michaelwerner.com/exhibition/5025/news-item/5049" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Werner gallery HERE</a> Submit a question at <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/artjuicepodcast</a> Follow us on Instagram: @alicesheridanstudio @louisefletcher_art See fuller show notes on our websites: <a href="https://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://www.louisefletcherart.com/for-artists/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Coaching Creativity with Judith Morgan [40]

A question from a listener leads us into a wide-ranging discussion about the artist life. Many feel a frustration about limited time to spend on their work and don't feel it counts alongside another career, but a recent study by The Arts council found that 68% of artists support themselves with other jobs.  What is it really like to work as an artist? What is the fantasy and how does it stack up to reality?  Do we risk losing the joy when we turn a hobby into a career?  We cover all this and more as we discuss our own journeys from hobbyist to professional. We talk about how we strike the balance between business and art, how we keep the joy in our professional lives, and how to get comfortable calling yourself an artist. We also discuss two exhibitions in London and how they offered inspiration in different ways (and some of the same) ways. Mentioned:  https://whitecube.com/exhibitions/exhibition/tracey_emin_bermondsey_2019 https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/ey-exhibition-van-gogh-and-britain https://www.artworkarchive.com/ Read the Arts council report here  Find full show notes at:  www.louisefletcherart.com www.alicesheridan.com   SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE  Join our Facebook groups:  Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher  Follow us on Instagram  @alicesheridanstudio  @louisefletcher_art  Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

A question from a listener leads us into a wide-ranging discussion about the artist life. Many feel a frustration about limited time to spend on their work and don't feel it counts alongside another career, but a recent study by The Arts council found that 68% of artists support themselves with other jobs.  What is it really like to work as an artist? What is the fantasy and how does it stack up to reality?  Do we risk losing the joy when we turn a hobby into a career?  We cover all this and more as we discuss our own journeys from hobbyist to professional. We talk about how we strike the balance between business and art, how we keep the joy in our professional lives, and how to get comfortable calling yourself an artist. We also discuss two exhibitions in London and how they offered inspiration in different ways (and some of the same) ways. Mentioned:  <a href="https://whitecube.com/exhibitions/exhibition/tracey_emin_bermondsey_2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://whitecube.com/exhibitions/exhibition/tracey_emin_bermondsey_2019</a> <a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/ey-exhibition-van-gogh-and-britain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/ey-exhibition-van-gogh-and-britain</a> <a href="https://www.artworkarchive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artworkarchive.com/</a> <a href="https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/download-file/Livelihoods%20of%20Visual%20Artists%202016%20Data%20Report.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the Arts council report here</a> Find full show notes at:  <a href="http://www.louisefletcherart.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.louisefletcherart.com</a> <a href="http://www.alicesheridan.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicesheridan.com</a> <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/bit.ly/artjuicepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE</a> Join our Facebook groups:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/theArtExplorers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art Explorers with Alice Sheridan</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/257121301776313/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Painting Life with Louise Fletcher</a> Follow us on Instagram  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alicesheridanstudio</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e305r5/metadata/www.instagram.com/alicesheridanstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisefletcher_art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@louisefletcher_art</a> Credits "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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