Episode 36 | A Path of Serenity for Our Creativity in Times of Change
What happens to our creative practice when big changes occur in our lives? How does that affect how we see ourselves as artists? In this episode, Jennifer and Michelle reflect on the recent changes in their lives and how that’s affected their identities as artists and...
Episode 35 | Self Care & the Ayurvedic Clock with Yolanda de Cuevas
Starting out the year with a focus on self-care is the topic of today’s episode. Jennifer and Michelle are joined by artist, yogi and Ayurvedic practitioner, Yolanda de Cuevas who takes listeners through an understanding of our natural rhythms as seen in the Ayurvedic...
Episode 34 | I Want My Results Now
At this time of year, many artists do an end-of-year review. One of the issues that can arise is the feeling of frustration and impatience with the speed at which we are achieving our goals and seeing the results we want. In this episode, Michelle, flying solo shares...
Studio Notes | Art. Nature. Science. Program at Binna Burra
I love time in my studio, but it's such a treat to get out into the landscape that inspires me. And one of the highlights for me this year has been the Art. Nature. Science. program at Binna Burra. {If you aren't familiar with this beautiful part of the world, Binna...
Studio Notes | Exploring New Places
After several years in the planning, my family and I did a camping holiday down to the south coast of New South Wales. Our first attempt (back in 2019) was postponed because of the black summer bushfires that devastated the area. Then several years of Covid...
Episode 33 | The Faith Walk of An Artist
When we are called to create, we are also called to believe that our creativity is supported in every way needed so we can pursue our artistry and bring it into the world. What is ‘the faith walk of an artist’ all about? What does it mean to walk ‘with a trusting...
Episode 32 | Artist Vs Artisan and the Place for Controversy
What’s in a name? Inspired by a controversial quote from performance and visual artist, Yoko Ono about what defines an artist versus an artisan, Michelle and Jennifer talk through their views on these titles and how they have come to understand the context of...
Studio Notes | Those Unfinished 100 Day Projects
One of the wonderful things about being active online is participating in global art projects and doing it from the comfort of your own studio! The last couple of years I've joined two wonderful events as a 'repeat enthusiast': #21inmyartworld - it runs early in the...
Episode 31 | Artist’s Guide to Navigating Commissions
It can be truly exciting when someone wants to commission us as artists to create an artwork. Navigating what comes next, takes some business savvy and belief in your artistic skills. Managing the contracting process as well as undertaking the work and delivering a...
Episode 30 | Creating in Community
“Community hones us” is a quote from Jennifer that emerges as she and Michelle talk about how community plays important roles in each of creative lives. The formal and informal communities that support us in our growth artistically can take many forms, and it’s up to...
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