Whether for observation, experimentation, therapy, inspiration gathering, or colour palette organisation, sketchbooks offer incredible versatility.

With social media becoming increasingly fast-paced and fewer photographs of artwork showing up, my appreciation for a good old book filled with art and creativity has grown!

Ever feel like you have too many tabs open in your brain? In this episode, I share my recent struggles with overwhelm and how simplifying my art business and practice helped me find balance.

There is a lot of pressure on artists to develop one strong style, but is this the only way? This week, Richie and I discuss my personal experience with having multiple art styles.

Join Richie and me as we discuss signs that you're ready to take ideas beyond the sketchbook, practical strategies to make the transition easier, ideas for setting up your space, and the importance of respecting cycles and revisiting sketchbooks as needed.

There are many ways to improve a creative space and make it feel like home. This week, Richie and I reflect back on the past year in our beloved art cottage and share the favorite updates and tweaks we've made to the space.

Feeling the pressure to figure out and define your art? What if you allowed yourself to play a little longer, to explore without constraints, and to gather inspiration from far and wide?

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

This week, Richie and I chat about why it can be helpful to revisit previous art styles or processes in your art practice or business. We also discuss the challenges we've faced in defining a style and approach for our YouTube channel.

In today's episode, Richie and I explore the evolution of my art sales strategy. From exhibiting at cafes and art markets to my more recent experience utilising online sales, e-course teaching, and art licensing.

Have you ever embarked on a creative project only to find yourself questioning your choices midway through? In this episode, I talk with Richie about my recent attempt at re-branding my website and social media.

Recently, I made a delightful discovery: artists are still blogging! I am not sure why I thought the blogging scene was all but forgotten, but it's not.

Do you miss the days of looking at gorgeous photographs of art on Instagram and zooming in on all the details? We sure do. That's why we've been bucking the trends and sharing more photos again…

What's your relationship with reels at the moment? Many artists feel the frustration of spending endless hours on editing apps, searching for the perfect audio, and condensing messages into mere seconds.

Are you missing out on the benefits of Pinterest? In the art world, Pinterest often flies under the radar compared to Instagram, yet it's a powerhouse for art-related content.

How do you feel about sharing your art process online? There are plenty of perks, but it's not all roses. From the issue of being copied to dedicating substantial time to editing and administration.

In this podcast episode, you will hear how I schedule my week as an artist, business owner, and parent. This routine reflects my current focus on creating art classes, but the ideas can be applied to any creative pursuit.

Instagram: the O.G. photo-sharing social media platform. It was once so beloved by artists, photographers, and day-to-day photo sharers. But now, is it still considered the best social media platform for artists?

Running a creative business while raising children is a juggling act that requires plenty of communication and adjustment!

An honest conversation about the realities of making money from selling art and the importance of other income sources such as teaching.

Running a creative business is a lot like painting; sometimes you have to take things too far to know your limits.

In this time-lapse mini-training, you’ll learn how to set up your equipment, find good light, take high-quality footage, and edit your video.

Sometimes the administration side of being an artist takes over to the point where you don’t feel like much of an artist at all!

From gimmicks to awe-inspiring talent, join us as we chat about what can make a difference when you are trying to be seen in a very crowded space.

How many cameras do you set up? What type of light do you use for taking photos? How do you cope with Laura? I love that last question!!

Ever thought about running an art challenge? This week we are sharing our top tips for setting one up and making sure that it runs smoothly.

Find out how I use Trello to get organised and stay focused throughout the year. Includes access to a FREE video demonstration.

The art is piling up, but now what? How do you get your artwork seen and sold? Well, there are quite a few options, especially in the online space.

Being on camera doesn’t come naturally for most but there are a few things you can do to make it easier. Join us for our top tips!

This week we are talking about failure. It’s easy to look at a person’s Instagram feed or website and feel like they have it all figured out but there’s a lot you don’t see.

From developing a cohesive body of work right through to email lists and Instagram strategies, this episode covers all the things I would do if I was starting now.

Is it better to have a studio at home or a studio offsite? Find out our latest thoughts on this question now that we have been in our new studio for 3 months!

Join us as we chat about light, composition, props, backgrounds, editing apps and more!

When was the last time you spruced up your website? Do you need some motivation in this area? Today I am sharing my best website maintenance tips.

With our kids now undertaking their schooling at home, we’ve had to make some big changes to our family and art biz routines.

We know that engagement is the holy grail of Instagram, but how do you encourage more interaction on your account? Here are my top tips.

Join us as we explore different ways to set New Year intentions. From choosing a word of the year to making a vision board, there are many ways to approach this.

This week we’ve got 10 questions to help you bring more clarity and direction to your creative biz in 2020.

I’ve got nothing! That’s how this week’s episode starts. A creative block leaves me wondering if I need to return to a more rigid schedule.