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Ros Gervay And Laura Day
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Paint Rest Repeat
094 Dream It, Plan It, Do It: Your Half-Year Art Biz Reset
The Art Biz Strategy session you didn't know you needed! Feeling off track in your art business? It happens from time to time and let us tell you that you're not alone. This episode is here to help you reset, refocus, and realign your Art Business for the second half of the year. Whether you're feeling creatively blocked, have lost momentum, or just want a strategic moment to check in with your goals, this is your invitation to take a breath and come back to what matters most. Laura and Ros g...
2025-06-17
31 min
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093 Deb Baker on Ditching the Day Job to Chase Her Art Dream
Ever dreamt of leaving your “sensible” job to finally back yourself as an artist? Deb Baker did just that — and in this heartfelt, joyful convo, she shares how she made the leap from nursing and pharmacy to full-time artist life. We dive into the mindset shifts, the fears, and the triumphs (like seeing her colourful art hanging in a local café!). Deb opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, building confidence, and finding the right mentors to guide her along the way. If you’re wondering whether it’s “too late” or if your art is “good enough,” Deb’s story is the...
2025-06-03
28 min
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092 What It’s Really Like to Host an Art Retreat: Recap from Vietnam
Ever dreamed of attending—or running—your own art retreat? In this episode, Ros interviews Laura as she pulls back the curtain on what it truly takes to bring a creative retreat to life. What began as a long-held dream was reignited during a deeply restorative trip to Hoi An, and the inspiration never left. There was something about the town’s magic, the peaceful energy of the villa, the beautiful people, coupled with Laura’s deep desire to create space for transformation through art that just kept calling her back. Laura shares how that vision un...
2025-05-20
24 min
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091 How to Stand Out in the Art World with Brand Coach Jen Be Brands
In this episode, we dive into branding and visibility for artists with brand coach Jen Bowers from Jen Be Brands. Jen speaks about what it really means to stand out in the art world — like a flamingo in a flock of seagulls! We explore recognition marketing and why branding is about so much more than colours and logos (although those are fun too!). Jen explains how building a memorable brand starts with knowing your brand personality — something that, for artists, is often deeply personal and closely tied to your identity. If you missed episode 90, check it ou...
2025-05-06
31 min
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090 Mindset Mini – Rewrite Your Money Story as an Artist
Welcome back to another Mindset Mini - our bite-sized episodes designed to help you overcome the most common mindset struggles we see in the artist community. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest blocks that hold artists back from building successful and sustainable art businesses: your money story. If you’ve ever felt weird about charging for your work, cringed at money affirmations, or believed deep down that being “good with money” just isn’t your thing - this episode is for you. Laura and Ros unpack why your relationsh...
2025-04-22
18 min
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089 Mindset Mini – Overcoming Fear of Visibility for Introverted Artists
Welcome back to Mindset Mini—our bite-sized episodes tackling common mindset struggles artists face. We are diving into the topic of : Fear of Visibility for Introverted Artists. Have you been struggling to put yourself out there as an artist? You’re not alone. In this episode, Laura and Ros dive into the mindset shifts that can help introverted artists (or anyone hesitant about visibility) build confidence and share their work online in a way that feels authentic. We explore where the “fear of being seen” comes from and share practical ways to overcome it — star...
2025-04-08
17 min
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088 Mindset Mini - Turning Artist Overwhelm into Balance and Flow
Finding balance as an artist is essential for avoiding burnout and creating a sustainable creative lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss how to shift from overwhelm into flow by prioritising self-care, setting boundaries, and building habits that support both creativity and well-being. We’ll cover actionable strategies to help you take control of your schedule, manage your energy, and create a life that supports your art without sacrificing your well-being. If you missed Episode 87, you’ll want to tune in to bust the biggest myth in the art world: the Starving Artist Story. And don’t forg...
2025-03-25
18 min
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087 Mindset Mini – Letting Go of the Starving Artist Story
Welcome back to Mindset Mini — our bite-sized episodes tackling common mindset struggles artists face. Today, we’re busting one of the biggest myths in the art world: the Starving Artist Story. This limiting belief affects how we price our work, view our worth, and run our art businesses. If you’ve ever struggled to charge for your art or questioned whether financial success is even possible for an artist or creative, this episode is for you! Ros and Laura share powerful questions to help you reflect on your money mindset and shift limiting beliefs that may be...
2025-03-11
21 min
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086 Mindset Mini - How to Stop Perfectionism Ruining Your Art and Business
In this episode, we dive into the sneaky ways perfectionism can sabotage your creativity and business growth. Perfectionism often shows up as setting impossibly high standards and never feeling like your work is "good enough." We’ll break down why perfectionism is more than just a habit—it’s a mindset that can hold you back from finishing your best work. We’ll cover how to recognise perfectionist patterns, shift your mindset, and share practical steps to help you keep creating (even when it feels uncomfortable). You’ll also learn how to embrace imperfection as part of the proces...
2025-02-25
18 min
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085 Mindset Mini – Why Artists Need Self-Trust to Thrive
Over the next 6 episodes, we’re bringing you Mindset Mini—bite-sized episodes tackling the most common mindset struggles artists face, as voted by you, our listeners! If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt, know you’re not alone—and more importantly, these challenges can be overcome. In this episode, we’re diving into Self-Trust—the #1 topic you asked for when Ros and Laura polled their social media audiences. We explore what self-trust really means and why it’s essential for artists, especially when growing an art business. We dive into “what is self-trust?” and e...
2025-02-11
10 min
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084 How to Take Risks in Your Art Practice and Business
In this episode, we dive into the exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking world of taking risks in your art practice and business. Risk-taking is essential for growth, whether you’re exploring a new medium, investing in your art career, or pushing boundaries with your work. We’ll cover what it means to take risks as an artist, why it’s important, and practical ways to move through the fear of stepping out of your comfort zone. If you’ve ever hesitated to try something new because of doubt or fear, this episode will help you feel more confident and insp...
2025-01-28
42 min
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083 Empowering Others Through Art Teaching with Tracy Verdugo
In this episode, Ros and Laura sit down with Tracy Verdugo, a vibrant artist, author, and teacher based in Jervis Bay, Australia. Tracy describes her art as a beautiful kaleidoscope of impressions, experiences, and dreams, reflecting her unfiltered emotions and unique creative vision. She shares her journey into the art world, starting with a Fine Art degree at Curtin University, which she left to pursue incredible opportunities in America that shaped her career and her success in business. As a natural storyteller, Tracy also wrote an incredible book called: Paint Mojo, which helps artists unleash t...
2025-01-14
50 min
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082 Your 7-Step Art Action Plan for 2025
In this episode, we dive into how to set yourself up for a focused, successful, and fulfilling 2025 as a creative entrepreneur or artist. We'll explore how stepping into a CEO mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, simplifying your goals, and practicing self-accountability can transform your year. You’ll walk away with actionable steps to start 2025 with clarity, purpose, and focus. If you missed Episode 72: The 3 Essential Steps to Grow Your Creative Business, check it out to learn how to clarify your vision, build confidence in marketing, and leverage collaboration to grow your art business. It’s the perfect complement to t...
2024-12-31
1h 57
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081 Art, Identity and Alter Ego's with Alejandro Lauren aka Wayde Clarke
In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Wayde Clarke, a proud Wiradjuri Birpai man and Queer Indigenous Artist working under the name Alejandro Lauren. Based on Awabakal Land in Newcastle, Wayde shares his journey from growing up in Dubbo to becoming an artist whose work connects deeply with the human experience. Topics Covered in This Episode: The Origin of Alejandro Lauren: Wayde opens up about the alter ego behind his creative persona and how it represents his artistic identity. The Meaning Behind His Art: Wayde explains how his work explores life’s challenges, aiming to...
2024-12-17
42 min
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080 How Artists Can Reflect and Plan for 2025
In this episode, we dive into the importance of pausing to reflect on the past year with gratitude and intention. Reflection helps us learn from the year’s highs and lows, savour our wins, and set the stage for a positive and impactful year ahead. We’ll cover practical steps to reflect with gratitude, journal prompts for deeper insight, and ideas for celebrating your achievements. Plus, we’ll share mindset tips to help you invite more of what you desire into 2025. If you missed Episode 58, check it out for tips on goal setting and creating a vision for yo...
2024-12-03
33 min
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079 Evolving As An Artist: Style, Social Media and Collabs with Vanessa Maver
This fortnight, Ros and Laura sit down with Melbourne-based designer and artist Vanessa Maver, whose stunning botanical paintings, still-life compositions, and interior scenes captivate and inspire. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey into the art world and how her background in design shaped her unique creative voice. We delve into the behind-the-scenes process of her recent group show, Life in Colour, created alongside fellow artists Bree Morrison and Amy Compton. Together, these talented painters brought nature to life in an exhibition that celebrates texture, light, form, and colour. The show is currently on display at...
2024-11-19
34 min
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078 The Power of Collaboration and Networking for Creative Business Success
In this third and final part of our series on growing your creative business, we dive into the vital role of collaboration and networking. Building meaningful connections with other creatives and finding collaborative opportunities can open doors for growth, increased visibility, and new creative projects. Join us as we break down practical steps, mindset shifts, and success stories to inspire your own networking journey. Missed the first two steps? Be sure to listen to Episode 74 and Episode 76 to learn about the foundational steps to elevate your creative business. Timely Invitations: Laura’s Retreat: Only on...
2024-11-05
32 min
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077 Mindful Art and Navigating Social Media Anonymously with Inky Meditations
In this episode, Ros and Laura sit down with Anonymous Creator Inky Meditations, an artist who has captivated audiences on both TikTok and Instagram with mesmerizing, mindful ink paintings. What began as a creative challenge has transformed into a social media sensation, with 104K followers on Instagram and an impressive 715K on TikTok. Inky Meditations' tutorial-style videos have become a source of inspiration for aspiring artists worldwide, showcasing the calming and meditative process of creating art with ink and water. In this conversation, Inky shares the story behind their social media success, detailing how the c...
2024-10-22
37 min
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076 Gaining Confidence in Sharing Your Art
Episode 76: Gaining Confidence in Sharing Your Art In this episode, we dive into the second of the three essential steps to grow your creative business: building your confidence in marketing your art. Marketing can feel overwhelming, but it is crucial for reaching your ideal audience and growing your business. We’ll cover practical action steps and mindset hacks to help you market your art with confidence. If you missed episode 72, check it out to get the full introduction to the 3-step process, including essential mindset tips and tricks. And don’t forget to tune in to episode 74, wher...
2024-10-08
40 min
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075 Art, AI, and Environmental Advocacy: A Conversation with Josh Dykgraaf
In this episode, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Melbourne-based digital artist Josh Dykgraaf to explore his fascinating journey into the art world. Josh shares insights into his background as a commercial illustrator and how his work has evolved over the years. We dive into a timely discussion on the impact of AI on the art world, exploring how AI is reshaping both the industry and the role of artists today. Josh shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities AI presents for the future of creativity. Additionally, Josh discusses his environmentally conscious...
2024-09-24
40 min
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074 Building a Creative Business That Aligns with Your Vision
Episode 74: Building a Creative Business That Aligns with Your Vision This episode explores the first of the three essential steps to grow your creative business: clarifying your vision. Your vision serves as your North Star, guiding every decision you make for your business and helping you stay focused. Without a clear path, it's easy to feel confused, overwhelmed, or stuck. We’ll walk you through practical steps to create a vision for your art business that aligns with your values and future goals. Plus, we’ll discuss understanding your "why" and how that drives everything you d...
2024-09-10
33 min
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073 Re-Imagining the Art Business Dream with Sandra Gale
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Sandra Gale where she takes us through her inspiring journey into the art world, having transitioned from a full-time job into a career as an artist. She opens up about how she made bold moves over the past three years, participating in well renowned design markets such as: Life in Style and Finders Keepers, and how those experiences shaped her business. Sandra shares how she diversified her art business through wholesale orders and online sales via her website, which includes a wide range of bright, colourful, and...
2024-08-27
31 min
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072 The 3 Essential Steps to Grow Your Creative Business
In this episode of Paint Rest Repeat, Ros and Laura dive into the three crucial steps every artist needs to take to grow their creative business. Whether you’re looking to increase your income, diversify your revenue streams, or simply gain more confidence in your art business, this episode is for you. The hosts also discuss the mindset shifts necessary to overcome common hurdles and truly embrace your identity as a professional artist. What You’ll Learn: - Step 1: Get Clear on Your Vision - Why having a clear business vision is esse...
2024-08-13
29 min
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071 Letting Curiosity Lead In Your Creative Business With Bob Baker
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Bob Baker who is an online entrepreneur, coach, multi-passionate creative, author, speaker, musician and also a lover of improv comedy. He inspires a global audience through his popular YouTube Channel with audio affirmations, positive music and guided meditations. Starting his journey though his interest in the written word while he attended grade school. This passion soon turned to the music industry and playing in bands. Bob turned his curiosity to his local music scene in St. Louis Missouri where he produced a music newspaper combining hi...
2024-07-30
41 min
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070 How to Grow Your Income as an Artist Through Teaching
In this episode, Laura and Ros chat about why and how to build your artist income by introducing a teaching element to your art business. The key benefits we discuss are the financial stability that teaching offers art business owners and also the networking and visibility benefits that teaching provides. We discuss a whole range of options in the teaching and facilitation space so you can find a version of teaching that suits you as a unique artist even if you are introverted and more on the reserved side. Laura shares how she has journeyed...
2024-07-16
45 min
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069 How To Find Success As A Self Represented Full Time Artist with Marnie McKnight
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Marnie McKnight who is an internationally collected abstract expressionist artist. She has been the finalist in the SBS Landscape Prize, the Online Portrait Prize and the Bluethumb Art Prize multiple times. Marines work has featured in several magazines and exhibitions, including a sell out stand at The Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne 2019 and was top seller at St Thomas’ Art Fair 2019. Since establishing her online art business she has remained one of Bluethumb’s top selling artists. In this conversation we get a look into how Ma...
2024-07-02
51 min
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast
How to Grow a 6-Figure Visual Art Business | Ros Gervay Interview
Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/D5tfwiEKHUQ - Ros Gervay is a visual artist and business coach for new and up-and-coming artists. She helps her clients develop the confidence to show up as artists, sell their work, and master their marketing to build a fulfilling art business and get paid to do what they love, even if they are self-taught. She has first-hand experience building an art business from scratch and developing it into a six-figure multiple income-stream business she loves. Welcome to "The Inspired Life," an interview series hosted by Bob...
2024-06-21
47 min
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068 How to Sell More Art Without Using Social Media
In this episode, Laura and Ros explore an array of options for marketing your art outside of social media. With the recurring theme of negativity toward Instagram and the algorithm, we are flipping this challenge on it’s head and focussing on what you CAN do to sell your work. Get out your notepad and pen as this episode is jam-packed with ideas that you can put into action right now to get your work in front of more eyes and call in those sales. From outreach and collaboration to advertised opportunities and connecting with you...
2024-06-18
1h 03
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067 Unpacking Money Matters for Artists with Lucy Starbuck
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with Business & Profit Coach Lucy Starbuck. For all of you artists out there who are confused / bewildered or avoidant when it comes to business finances this episode is for YOU! We love the energy and enthusiasm that Lucy has when it comes to numbers. As a chartered accountant and 15 + years in the game - she knows her stuff! This episode is timed perfectly for those who are coming up to end of year tax time (as we are in Australia) so you can start thinking about wh...
2024-06-04
45 min
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066 Organisation Hacks for Artists in Business
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of running an art business? Laura and Ros are here to help! In this episode, they dive into practical organisation hacks tailored for artists, especially those juggling numerous responsibilities or dealing with neurodivergence. Discover how to reduce stress, meet deadlines, and create a balanced, productive workspace, both physical and virtual. This episode is for: - New and emerging artists - Those feeling overwhelmed by the business side of art - Artists seeking balance and calm in their workflow We talk ab...
2024-05-21
39 min
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065 Tapping Into Intuition To Build Your Art Career with Pamela Bates
In this episode, we are chatting with Pamela Bates who is a self described “Soul-Fueled Abstract Painter” from New Hampshire. We discuss how Pamela started off on the artist's path and she tells us a story about a visit to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and how that experience changed her life. Standing in front of an artwork by John Singer Sargent she knew instantly that she needed to pick up a paintbrush and make art! This episode covers interesting conversations around listening to your intuition and giving yourself permiss...
2024-05-07
35 min
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064 How to Price Your Art and Sell More Art with Confidence
In this episode, Laura and Ros chat about the money side of art business. We dive into mindset aspects including the starving artist mentality and knowing your worth as well as the more practical elements of artwork pricing, profit planning and how to have rewarding sales conversations with potential buyers. We share three important considerations when setting your art business up for success. From ensuring your confidence in your art products and services to considering how you want to position yourself in the art market, these prompts are not to be missed. Laura shares some...
2024-04-23
49 min
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063 Artists Self Knowledge Through Human Design with Bree Morrison
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you a really enlightening interview with Bree Morrison who is a Contemporary Landscape Painter and Human Design Reader. We start off learning a little bit about Bree’s creative practice, how she approaches her artwork through an intuitive painting process. She has spent the last 5 years pursuing her career as a professional painter and has her work displayed in a number of galleries and stockists in Australia. In this episode we dig a little deeper with Bree’s journey into art as a child and into adulthood. Then turn to her...
2024-04-09
38 min
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062 The Practical Side of Art Fairs and Markets for Artists
In this episode, Laura interviews Ros on her experience at The Other Art Fair in Sydney. Ros shares where the initial interest in the fair came from and spills the beans on how the fair experience helped her to dismantle a negative internal narrative. Laura asks all the right questions and Ros talks about the top three reasons for applying to the fair along with an unexpected and exciting outcome. Together Laura and Ros talk about the personalities which are more suited to the art fair and market model and we wo...
2024-03-26
37 min
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061 Art Sale Success with Luke Potkin from The Other Art Fair
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an info packed episode with Fair Director for the Australian branch of: The Other Art Fair Luke Potkin. We know many of our listeners are keen to get their work out there and have possibly thought about doing an art fair or a design market / events so we thought it would be a great idea to get Luke on the show to have a chat about what the fair experience is like for Artists. Coming from a background in events and interior design Luke talks about the environment of...
2024-03-12
39 min
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060 Why You're Afraid to Market Your Art
In this episode of the Paint Rest Repeat podcast, Laura and Ros redefine and simplify the idea of ‘marketing’ and talk about the benefits and how to promote your art business in a way that aligns with your personality and your art goals. We share that we are both introverts by nature yet have found a way to share our art with the wider world and to increase our visibility and business growth. Maybe you’re shy? Maybe you haven't got any experience in sales or you worry that the art market i...
2024-02-27
40 min
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059 The Artist’s Path to Gallery Representation with Misha Harrison
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you a really incredible and inspiring interview with Wollongong based artist Misha Harrison. This is the perfect episode for those out there that might be interested in exploring the Gallery route. Misha is now represented by Sydney Road Gallery in Melbourne. Over her career she has also collected many incredible accolades including the NAVA Graduating Student Award, the Hazelhurst Artist in Residence, the Liz Jeneid Textile Prize and was selected to exhibit in the North Sydney Art Prize in 2017. She also won the Jumbled Art Superstar Award in 2022.
2024-02-13
38 min
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058 Ultimate Goal-Setting and Business Strategy for Artists
Jumpstart your art career with this exciting episode of the Paint, Rest, Repeat podcast where Ros and Laura provide you with a comprehensive guide to helping you design your year and smash your goals as an artist. Laura and Ros dive deep into the challenges of planning a productive year as an artist while managing everyday life. We firmly believe it's never too late to start thinking about your art business goals and the vision you've imagined. This episode is all about planning, setting milestones, and taking actionable steps towards actualizing these goals. To bolster...
2024-01-30
32 min
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057 Boost Your Confidence On Social Media With These Tips From Emily Osmond
Friends! You are really going to love this episode! This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you a practical and inspiring interview with marketing superstar Emily Osmond. Emily is an educator and marketing strategist helping small business owners to develop marketing skills and the confidence to reach more people on social media. In this episode we asked for some tips specifically for artists using instagram, we asked her how she would turn a hobby artist instagram account into a professional artist business account. Emily shares a strategy using 4 different categories when posting on instagram, she gives som...
2024-01-16
46 min
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056 How to Befriend Failure and Rejection for Success as an Artist
In this first episode of the new year, Laura and Ros announce that we will be running a Design Your Year goal setting and annual planning workshop live on Zoom! To save your spot, head to www.permissiontopaint.co/designyouryear so you can set yourself up for a fabulous year ahead! In this episode we keep it real and share openly about our multiple failures and rejections over the years. We also help you to reframe the concept of ‘failure’ so you can use these occurrences to further your art practice and business. ...
2024-01-02
30 min
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055 Increase Productivity and Profit by Befriending your Period with Stasha Washburn
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with period coach Stasha Washburn who is the founder of period coaching school where she breaks the taboo of the women's menstrual cycle. She has written a book on this topic, runs a certification program and coached 2000+ people and businesses about the power of periods. In this episode we talk about her really intriguing area of work and how we can get to know our cycles better for personal empowerment and business success. Stasha talks about how she started diving into this work...
2023-12-19
43 min
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054 Three Power Moves to Make More Consistent Art Sales
Are you wondering how to sell more artworks? In this positive and constructive episode, Laura and Ros analyse where their artwork sales have come from and share 3 key things you need to do in your art business in order to boost your art sales. If you are targeting your very first art sale or your next art sale, this episode will give you some powerful pointers for setting your art business up to bring in consistent art sales. Boosting your sales and artist income involves a combination of artistic talent, marketing sk...
2023-12-05
38 min
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053 From A Career In Law To Success In Her Art Business With Joan Blond
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an interview with the incredible self taught artist - Joan Blond. In this episode we talk about how Joan came into her art practice after a life transition, now realising she had grown kids with their own lives - she found herself with more time alone and she found solace in diving into an art practice as something she could do for herself. Having grown up with art when she was younger with her mum being an artist, Joan was interested in developing her skills as a painter. Sh...
2023-11-21
40 min
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052 Why You Should Include Art Workshops in Your Artist Income Streams
Wondering what you need to know when setting up your in-person art workshop offering? In this episode, Laura and Ros lay it all on the table. Tune in to hear both of our views on art workshops from determining whether or not workshops are a good fit for you to how to set your session pricing. We share a whole range of actionable tips around: Your Why - We chat about how important it is to consider why you want to run art workshops and also who you want to teach by pa...
2023-11-07
37 min
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051 Balancing an Art Career with Mum and Self Taught Artist Emily Viski
This fortnight, Ros and Laura bring you an up-beat and inspiring interview with mum and self taught painter Emily Viski. In this episode Emily shares her background story and her interesting journey into art-making. Coming from a family that encouraged creativity, she shares that she never really thought that she could become a professional artist as she didn't really see anyone around her doing so. Covid led to a shift in her career and that's when she really started to dive into exploring art making and doing online classes along with sharing her art on I...
2023-10-24
37 min
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050 How to Tap into Mentorship and Community for Success as an Artist - Step 5 of 5
In this final episode in the series on how to turn your hobby into an art business, Laura and Ros chat about the importance of both mentorship and community when it comes to playing the long game. For an overview of the series, tune into episode 40. We talk about mentors as people who can see the big picture and help to guide you as you grow as an artist in business. Your mentor could be someone online who you have never met. It could be someone who inspires you through podcasts or books or it c...
2023-10-10
34 min
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049 How a Passion and Love for Travel Led to Art Sales with Salvatore Dibartolo
This fortnight, we bring you an enriching interview with the talented Salvatore Dibartolo. Based in Melbourne Australia Salvatore created vibrant paintings fueled by his love for travel. As a late starter to his professional art career. He shares his creative background saying that creativity was encouraged within his household and that everyone in his family was gifted with their own particular artistic talents. He refined his painting technique learning from youtube and looking things up online. Salvatore landed on his current painting style from advice from Nancy Donaldson the CEO and founder of Art Lovers A...
2023-09-26
34 min
In the blend
Blended Family Insights from 'I am Jack' Series Author, Susanne Gervay
In this episode, we delve into the world of blended families with author Susanne Gervey, creator of the ‘I am Jack’ children’s book series, which offers a child’s perspective on blended family dynamics. Susanne Gervey shares her inspiration for the book, how the books address key issues in blended families, and why there are likely so few books like these ones around. sgervay.com/book-shop/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-09-19
27 min
In the blend
PREVIEW: Blended Family Insights from 'I am Jack' Series Author, Susanne Gervay
In this episode, we delve into the world of blended families with author Susanne Gervey, creator of the ‘I am Jack’ children’s book series, which offers a child’s perspective on blended family dynamics. Susanne Gervey shares her inspiration for the book, how the books address key issues in blended families, and why there are likely so few books like these ones around. sgervay.com/book-shop/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-09-19
00 min
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048 Why You’re Scared to Set Goals for Your Art Business - Step 4 of 5
In this episode, we chat about how to set goals and intentions for your art business. We share our own personal challenges with fear of failure and comparisonitis and how in adulthood, we have found our brave and embraced self-development in combination with self-kindness in order to achieve the successes we have in our art businesses. Tune in now to discover our process for goal setting that you can apply to your art business right now. Setting goals for your art business will help you to define what success means to yo...
2023-09-12
45 min
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047 How Artists Can Generate Income Doing Murals With Patrycja Hannagan
This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you another interview episode with Patrycja Hannagan or PJ who is a travelling artist with 14 years experience in Fine Art who offers custom murals and teaches and mentors other artists. Currently she is in the midst of a really impressive project of painting 100 murals while travelling around Australia. In this chat we dive into PJ’s background starting out as a creative kid in primary school. After leaving school Pj bought a one way ticket, landing herself in Canberra, where she worked and studied business. She says she lost...
2023-08-29
41 min
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046 How to Build Your Dream Art Business - Step 3 of 5
This episode is a follow-up to episode 40 where we introduced the 5 ingredients to stepping things up and turning your art hobby into a thriving art business. In this episode, we dive into strategy (ingredient no.3) and the importance of looking at the big picture when building your art business. We chat about how strategic thinking helps both artists in the beginning stages who are building an art business from scratch and also those who are more advanced and feeling the need to review their direction and possibly redirect and carve out a new path.
2023-08-15
30 min
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045 How Artists can Harness the Power of the Moon with Laetitia Andrac
This fortnight, we bring you a really enlightening interview with Laeticia Andrac who is an intuitive business coach from the Essential Shift. In this episode we are talking about how we as artists can pay attention to the moon cycles and how to harness its power to create momentum in our arts practice and business. This will be an episode that you might want to grab a pen and paper for, as it is loaded with really amazing information and tips from Laeticia! We cover what is the best time to be...
2023-08-01
37 min
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044 How to Share Your Art and Expand Your Reach with Social Media, Email Marketing and Websites for Artists - Step 2 of 5
This episode is a follow-up to episode 40 where we introduced the 5 ingredients to stepping things up and turning your art hobby into a thriving art business. In this episode, we explore social media, email marketing, art websites and more. If you are looking for more eyes on your artwork, don’t miss this episode! Sharing your art with a wider world may be driven by a desire to find new buyers, build your community/networks, improve your confidence in communicating about your art practice, build social proof or be a role mode...
2023-07-18
44 min
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043 How Astrology Influences Your Destiny As An Artist with Robyn Saurine
This fortnight, we bring you a really different interview episode with business and astrology coach Robyn Saurine. Taking a multi-faceted approach to business, she describes what she does as a human potential expert, performance and visual artist as well as a yoga teacher and studio owner. In this episode we talk about how you can use astrology as a guide for your creative business as well as understanding your personality as an artist . Robyn gives a very detailed overview of how you can start using this system for yourself as an arti...
2023-07-04
39 min
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042 Discover Your Identity as an Artist - Step 1 of 5
In this episode, we revisit the conversation from episode 40 where we shared the five ingredients for turning your art hobby into a fulfilling art business. Laura and Ros big deeper and chat specifically on the topic of how to find your identity as an artist, find your style, create a volume of work and refine your technique. We talk through the reasons why artists may seek an art style that is recognisable as their own. Laura describes this as a journey of self discovery and a way to gain clarity and di...
2023-06-20
37 min
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041 Interview with Kate Quinn and How Winning an Art Prize Changed Everything
This fortnight, we bring you a really fun interview episode with the talented floral still life painter Kate Quinn. We talk about all of the amazing things that Kate does in her art business from original oil paintings to prints to tableware and bespoke art classes with her business partner Emily Day. Kate talks about “Bloom” the bespoke art experiences that she created in partnership with fellow Brisbane based artist Emily Day. She shares how they wanted to create a really special painting experience hosted in beautiful locations all over Australia. Her jour...
2023-06-06
38 min
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040 The 5 Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into an Art Business
This fortnight, Laura and I bring you a powerful and practical episode to help you step things up and build the creative life that you desire. This episode is relevant for all artists looking for growth and expansion, particularly if you are a hobby artist and want to move into the business or professional space. There is something in here for every artist. Laura shares her belief that if you have a calling of the heart or a dream to sell your work, it is your duty to honour that on a spiritual level. It i...
2023-05-23
39 min
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039 Interview With Tash Corbin And Growing Your Mailing List To Sell More Art
This fortnight, we bring you another fantastic interview episode with Tash Corbin who is a heart centered business coach. Tash supports women and non-binary people to create and grow their online business using marketing strategies that are consent based that aren't pushy and spammy. Her focus is on helping her clients with marketing strategies that are good at connection and have high conversion rates. We talk about the topic of mailing lists and Tash shares some really great insights on growing your audience in an aligned way. She shares some really useful tips for beginners an...
2023-05-09
42 min
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038 Our Top Tips for Preparing for a Successful Art Show
Perhaps you are a newbie to art and have never put on a show before or perhaps you’ve had a break from your artmaking and you’re ready to get out there again. No matter where you are on your journey, art exhibitions are a great idea for a range of reasons. This fortnight, Laura and Ros chat about the benefits of getting out there and showing your work via an art exhibition, either solo or group. From signalling to the world that you are serious about your art, giving you something meaningful to work...
2023-04-25
33 min
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037 Interview with Maggi McDonald and How To License Your Art
This fortnight, we bring you another extra special interview episode with fellow artist Maggi McDonald. Who is a full time abstract painter based in Sydney. Maggi shares with us her journey in becoming an artist starting with going back to design school when her son was in Kindergarten 7 years ago. Maggi started her art business by painting commissions for family members and sharing what she was working on via Instagram. During her career Maggi has secured many licensing deals and she shares in this interview how she started out printing her work onto products. We ta...
2023-04-11
42 min
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036 Interview with Willamina Russo and Why Finding Your Style Is Essential
This fortnight, fellow artist mentor and arts broadcaster Willamina Russo sits on the other side of the interview table and lets Laura and Ros ask the questions. Willamina has been mentoring artists for three years now and is driven to help artists to take the next right step. We chat about the different ways of being a successful artist and touch on the importance of considering both the intrinsic and extrinsic success measures. Willamina shares some golden tips on managing comparisonitis and Laura addresses the overwhelm that can occur when new artists are starting out. ...
2023-03-28
35 min
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035 What Does Success Mean To You As An Artist?
This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you another chatty episode! The theme for this conversation is - are you where you want to be in your art career and business? We dive into reflection on - what does success actually mean to you? And consider how your art career fits into your lifestyle and holistic picture of your life as an artist. We refer listeners back to some previous conversations that may be helpful for creatives that are focusing on their studio practice for now but are wanting to take the...
2023-03-14
30 min
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034 Interview With Jade Warne and Why You’re Not Making Art Sales on Instagram
If you are wondering if you should start an art account over on Instagram or if you should walk away from the platform altogether, this episode is for you! In this episode, Laura and I bring you the inspirational Jade Warne from the Small Business Growth Club. A photographer, videographer and IG growth coach, Jade helps small business owners to make money online. At a really low cost. Instagram can be a bug bear with the shift to favoring video content and reels, and the fact that Instagram seems to be ever-changing. Jade addresses this...
2023-02-28
51 min
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033 Finding Success With Collaborations As An Artist
In this episode we are talking all things “Collaboration” - and sharing ideas on how you can find success and expand your reach with these types of opportunities. As artists we are usually working alone in the studio, so it is nice to seek out ways to work with others on projects to help keep us motivated, while also gaining extra exposure for our work. Collaboration is a great way to build brand awareness as an artist and get your name out there. Ros and Laura share two different big collaborations that are participating in for 20...
2023-02-14
31 min
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032 How Not to Be a Copycat Artist
In this episode, Laura and Ros chat about whether it is OK to copy another artist’s work. Are you allowed to copy an artwork you see on Pinterest? Can you sell that artwork? How much do you need to change that artwork before you sell it? Can you create an artwork during a workshop either in-person or online and then share it on social media? Can you sell that work? Where is that line? We unpack what copyright is and what intellectual property is in the context of the arts and how knowledge of thi...
2023-01-31
34 min
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031 Interview With Tessa Bartholomew And The Transition Into Full Time Art
This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you an interview with Tessa Bartholomew who is an Intuitive Abstract Artist from the Adelaide Hills. In this episode we chat about her background with art from studying graphic design to what she is doing today. Recognizing that sitting behind the computer all day doing graphic design didn't suit her, Tessa shares how she made the move to Melbourne and started doing visual merchandising and events. She describes how she was working with big clients in a fast paced industry making their exhibition stands for trade show events. Whi...
2023-01-17
35 min
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030 From Starving Artist to Making an Income from Your Art
In this episode, Laura and I get real. We lay out the options available to you for making money out of your art and the various business models you can choose from as a modern-day artist. We debunk the idea of ‘commercial art’ being dirty and explain why you must make money to make art. In this day and age, we have access to tools and technology that have never existed before. It is the best time in living history to be an artist and we need to take advantage of the opportunity. If we don't...
2023-01-03
34 min
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029 Interview With Eliza Ludwig And How To Price Your Art
Episode 29 Interview With Eliza Ludwig And How To Price Your Art We are back with another interview episode! Today we are talking to Eliza Ludwig a Business Wealth Coach. We are diving into the world of finance again which for some artists may feel a bit daunting… Eliza knows her stuff and shares some tips for creatives who may feel a little tentative around this subject. She discusses the importance of structuring your business to make enough money to survive but then also to do those passion projec...
2022-12-20
26 min
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028 What on Earth is an Artist Bio, Artist CV and Artist Statement?
In this episode, Laura and Ros cover the topic of artist documents. We chat about artist CVs, artist statements and artist bios and discuss WHY we need them; the difference between them and what to include in each of them. Laura has even made you a workbook on this topic, so scroll on down and download that bad boy ASAP! Whilst not all artists will feel confident in their writing ability, these documents play a key role when applying for an art prize or gallery show or creating a press release, a website or even j...
2022-12-06
27 min
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027 Interview With Ange Miller And Building Confidence As An Artist
We are back with another interview episode! Today we are talking to the inspiring and amazing Ange Miller. We ask her about her journey into art and she recounts how she always loved making things and how art became a sacred space for her. She describes art as being an anchor for her soul in her younger years. While studying she recounts how she struggled with performance anxiety. Ange felt like there was no place for her, she describes the many challenges she experienced after graduation entering into a really dark pla...
2022-11-22
43 min
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026 How and Why to Enter Art Prizes and Playing the Long Game
In conversation with Laura, Ros unpacks art prizes, why to consider it and what is involved in the entry process. She shares her journey to date and how a single art prize and her finalist position opened up opportunities. Laura shares that art prizes are a chance to learn and grow, reflect, learn who you are as an artist and gain clarity around what you want to communicate to the world through your work. Art prizes provide artists with direction, something to work towards, a goal, something to share on socials, community and they help t...
2022-11-08
23 min
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025 Interview With Susan Nethercote And How To Expand And Grow As An Artist
This fortnight, Laura and Ros are bringing you another interview episode with Ballarat based artist Susan Nethercote. If you haven't heard of Suse before, she is an abstract botanical painter, she has found success in many aspects in her art career and she is an all round lovely person. Laura has known Suse for many years from working in her studio and also featuring in Susans’ Podcast - The Studio Insider Podcast. Suse coached Laura through the process of getting ready for her very first Solo Exhibition, if you haven't had a listen, go and chec...
2022-10-25
38 min
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024 How To Make Progress In Your Art Business - Part 2
We’re continuing the conversation this week on how to make progress in your art business. Ros and Laura talk about the importance of playing the long game no matter your persona. They chat about the fact that good things take time, no matter how hard that pill is to swallow. Ros shares her experience with approaching dreams with high energy and being reminded that sustainability and balance are essential to long term success in art business. Ros says “It's really important to set your goals, to know what you want, to all...
2022-10-11
25 min
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023 How To Make Progress In Your Art Business - Part 1
Ros and Laura are back for another episode this fortnight and are talking about how to make progress in your art biz! They discuss what that might look like, as every artist is different. Each individual will have different visions for their future and they may have different values and goals that all play a part in what you choose to focus on. Both Ros and Laura share how they have made progress in their art businesses over the years and share some tips for those who are possibly at the hobby level artist wanting t...
2022-09-27
26 min
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022 Interview with Money Mindset Coach Sarah Falkinder and How To Reach Your Financial Goals For Artists
This fortnight, Laura and Ros chat with money mindset coach Sarah Falkinder and explore the complex relationship between artists and money. Based in Ballarat NSW Australia, Sarah is an expert in all things finance and is passionate about helping others to master money so that they can create their best life. Think empowerment, purpose and simplification! Together we deep dive into the topic, investigating a range of blocks and unhelpful scripts that hold many artists back from financial success like: They don’t call them starving artists for nothi...
2022-09-13
40 min
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021 Ideas To Help You Make More Money From Your Art
This fortnight, Ros and Laura are back together and bringing you a conversation about how to make money from your art and generate more money as a creative person. This episode covers different income stream options for creative people. Laura and Ros discuss what they have done over time in their businesses to earn more money from their art practice. Laura shares that one of her main streams of income to support her practice has been sharing her skills through teaching. By doing this she was able to use the money generated from classes to re...
2022-08-30
34 min
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020 Interview With Artist Steph Wallace and How To Take Risks As An Artist
This fortnight, Laura takes the reins and brings you an interview with the inspirational artist Steph Wallace who talks about her career to date and her latest workshop offerings. Steph chats about her creativity as a child, her fine arts degree experience and her journey between then and now. Having explored all the mediums from paper cutting to textile art, Steph discusses the importance of not getting too locked into a medium. Laura and Steph chat about the idea that artists do not need to niche as hard as the industry suggests, that constant evolution is OK...
2022-08-16
36 min
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019 How To Value Yourself As An Artist
This fortnight we bring you a powerful topic - How to VALUE yourself as an artist. This topic links into a previous episode on - Why is it so hard to call yourself an artist which was episode 17. Link Below. So for this episode we are assuming that listeners are at the point of using the “artist” label, and are now wanting to work on their value. Laura mentions that when she made the “decision” to run her own art business – that allowed herself to give permission to buying art supplies, carving out time for art and all...
2022-08-02
29 min
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018 Powerful Goal Setting For Artists And Those In Art Business
This episode is all about goal setting for artists, makers and artpreneurs! Laura shares that she is exploring “Profit First” - a book by Mike Michalowicz which sets out a cash management system for entrepreneurs. Ros shares a new quarterly planning approach she is trying, inspired by a business mentor Tash Corbin. This is how it works: Do a brain dump of all your ideas and what you want to achieve in the quarter. These can be in all areas of your life including health, family etc. Then look at...
2022-07-19
29 min
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017 Why It Is So Hard To Call Yourself An Artist
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight Ros and Laura are having a chat about claiming the title as an “Artist” and how some people find it easy and some others really struggle with that title. We touch on the subject of Art School, and consider the impact of critiques impacting on some artists' self-confidence. We chat about how the title of “Artist” sits for Ros as she is largely self taught. Ros describes it as a way of being and based around the way that you perceive the world, a...
2022-07-05
26 min
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016 How To Move Past Artist Block And Be Inspired Again
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we chat about artist block and how to move past it. We explore two different interpretations of artist block from Laura’s first hand experience of a block in combination with physical illness and clinical depression; and Ros’ focus on the psychological barriers we create for ourselves as artists. We talk about the strategies that Laura used to get back into art making from journaling, to self analysis and following the breadcrumbs of joy, simplicity and nostalgia.
2022-06-21
32 min
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015 How To Get Back To Making Art After A Long Break
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we are talking about getting back into your personal art practice after a long break. This topic is relevant as Laura has just spent 2 months overseas. Ros and Laura discuss how to carve out time for art-making and spending more time doing what you love to do. Ros shared some advice with Laura and suggested to take a step back and look at your why? She shares some ideas on how to make space for your practice, especially wh...
2022-06-07
23 min
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014 How Making Art Leads To Self Development
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight the gang is back!! After a break in regular programming with Ros doing some interviews – Laura and Ros are back together on the Mic and discussing - how making art leads to personal development. At the beginning of the episode Ros discusses the topic of “Perfectionism” for artists and how it crops up for many creatives. She talks about a time when she was creating artwork and decided to make a website for her art and she just put it...
2022-05-24
20 min
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013 Interview With Artist Alicia Cornwell and How To Find Success With Online Art Marketplaces
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we bring you another interview! With Laura overseas, Ros takes the reins and chats with award-winning fine artist Alicia Cornwell from Victoria Australia. Ros and Alicia met in person at the Art To Art Unearthed Art Prize exhibition in 2022 and hit it off right away. What stood out about Alicia was her openness, her kindness and her obvious passion for community. In this episode, we get to know Alicia, her background and how she has flourished as an award-winning fine artist. From...
2022-05-10
37 min
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012 Interview With Curator Philippa Demase and How To Manage Your Artist Mindset
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight’s episode is a little different. For the first time, we bring you an interview! Ros puts on her interviewer hat and chats with curator Philippa Demase from the Art To Art Gallery in Melbourne Australia. We discuss a whole range of topics from the value of community for artists, what to look for before seeking gallery representation and how to manage your artist mindset during art prize applications. Philippa touches on the importance of community for artists and how ga...
2022-04-26
31 min
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011 Fatigue, Burn Out And Tips On How To Rest As An Artist
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we are talking about the topic of REST as an artist. Both Ros and Laura have different takes on this topic. Laura comes from the perspective of an artist with chronic illness and Ros as a mum and also a person who recharges through “active rest”. Laura opens up about how she came to make “self care” a priority in her life, after pushing her energetic limits and ending up in hospital with a serious health flare. As an artist she now considers...
2022-04-12
30 min
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010 Making Art To Sell Versus Creating Art For You
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we chat about the importance of making art for our own personal process as well as creating art for sale. We also touch base on how we have each progressed with our art promise to one another and unpack a few of the art biz things that Ros is keeping herself busy with - from Christmas products, markets, in-person workshops and membership tutorials. We talk about the art therapy activity of bilateral body mapping and toy with the idea of...
2022-03-29
28 min
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009 Is It OK To Say No To Opportunities In Your Art Career?
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we are having a little catch up about what is going on in both Ros and Laura’s art lives. In this quite chatty episode - listen in to hear us debrief about situations that have arisen for us lately. Laura shares about a recent decision not to follow through on an opportunity to have an open studio. Ros raises the question - why as creatives is it difficult to say no after saying yes to a project? Breaking a commitment can be...
2022-03-16
29 min
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008 Why You’re Not Making Art And How To Make More Of It
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight, Laura and Ros dive into the reasons why you may not be making as much art as your heart desires. We get it. Life happens! Prioritisation is challenging and being aware of your sneaky inbuilt ability to procrastinate is a real life struggle! We chat about what we are each facing in regards to finding the time and emotional space to create. Laura shares how blocking time out in her calendar may not be the best approach for her and suggests that...
2022-03-01
31 min
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007 12 Ideas To Help You Build Your Artist Community
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we are sharing some ideas with you for building a creative community. Laura shares how building a creative community around her has helped to keep her motivated and inspired. She discusses Julia Cameron's concept of a “Believing Mirror” - someone that recognises your gifts and reflects your strengths back to you as well as believing in your potential. Ros raises the point of artists being sensitive and emotional, and we talk about how surrounding yourself with support really helps. That's why we thou...
2022-02-15
35 min
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006 How To Unlock Your Creativity Through Journaling
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we discuss journaling for artists. From stream of consciousness journaling (inspired by the wonderful Julia Cameron and The Artist’s Way) to visual art process journals, we discuss the lot. We chat about the idea of self nurturing through journaling and stepping into the role of mother or higher self as you write, listening to your challenges and responding with love, wisdom and unconditional support. Laura shares how she uses process journaling to document her a...
2022-02-01
26 min
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005 Prioritising Art for Self Care
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we are rewinding back in time to Pre-Christmas, when Ros was madly painting Christmas baubles and getting ready for the markets. Ros talks about how she is in a high energy phase in her art business by testing the market with new ideas for putting her art out into the world. Laura taking things a little bit slower for the silly season and sitting back and re-assessing her next steps forward in her creative business. She has come to realise that for h...
2022-01-18
28 min
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004 How To Get Started On Your Creative Dream
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we chat about the creative dream and how to get started on your dream. We share a little about our stories and pick out some specific tips to help you on your own journey. We chat about the fact that committing to a creative path either as a hobby or career can be challenging due to common societal beliefs, but when aspiring creatives take time to look at their personal values, their big picture priorities, their wellbeing and vi...
2022-01-04
34 min
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003 The Importance Of Creating An Art Life That Suits You
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint, Rest, Repeat Podcast. This fortnight, we discuss our current art projects and discover the importance of knowing yourself and building an art life that suits you as a unique individual. We chat about working with private clients, helping them to develop their creative skills and how wonderful it is to be appreciated. We also explore the benefits of art grants and what they can make possible from solo art exhibitions to starting a podcast. Ros shares how her in-person “Paintin...
2021-12-21
24 min
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002 The Perfectionist Mindset and Moving Forward in Your Creative Practice
Welcome back to another episode of the Paint, Rest, Repeat Podcast. This fortnight Ros and Laura talk about feeling vulnerable when putting something new out into the world and we both unpack our insecurities and where we each believe it stems from. Laura shares how her auto-immune condition Lupus has played into her insecurities and Ros shares how she has come to accept herself, by embracing as she says “messy me”. We chat about the importance of moving forward in our art practice and Laura discusses the concept of “Practice over perfection” when starting out on your creative...
2021-12-07
22 min
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001 Meet Your Hosts Ros and Laura
Today we bring to you the very first episode of the Paint Rest Repeat podcast. In this episode we share a little about who we are, our journeys and our motivations as well as who this podcast is designed for... we hope it's YOU! FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE! Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/ For more information about Ros’ membership as well as in person painting workshops and other offerings please visit...
2021-11-24
31 min