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HELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTDiscovering Artistic Passion Later in Life: Bianca Lever’s Artistic JourneyBianca Lever exchanged the lowlands of The Netherlands for the rolling hills of Italy where she now lives and works as a full-time artist. In this episode, Bianca discusses her challenges transitioning from a hobby to a professional artist, her inspiration, and what she is doing to attract new audiences.2024-01-2535 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTThe Creative Journey of UK Artist, Jane BeaumontIf you love making art and you’re secretly wanting to embrace the life of an artist. Then listen up! In this episode, I chat with UK artist Jane Beaumont. After a fulfilling career as a teacher and therapist, Jane finally took this step herself. Find out how a love note from her husband encouraged her to take the first brave steps, how she started sketching every day, soaking up inspiration on social media, and intentionally steered herself towards life as a professional artist. Mentioned in this episode: Quote: David Whyte, "Wi...2023-06-1233 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTPart 2 - Interview with UK Artist Mish MaudsleyMish Maudsley aka Mishfit's art occupies the hinterland between street art and fine art painting. An active part of UK street art for over 15 years, she has since painted internationally from the streets of Melbourne to Europe’s biggest street art festival, Upfest. Her most recent foray into the world of London art fairs follows an incredible array of live painting venues over the years. From her studio in Brighton, she is now embracing a more refined approach, combining spray paint and oil paint, to create an energetic style that captures the raw process of creativity. Clashing tr...2022-10-0720 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTPart 1 - Interview with UK Artist Mish MaudsleyMish Maudsley aka Mishfit's art occupies the hinterland between street art and fine art painting. An active part of UK street art for over 15 years, she has since painted internationally from the streets of Melbourne to Europe’s biggest street art festival, Upfest. Her most recent foray into the world of London art fairs follows an incredible array of live painting venues over the years. From her studio in Brighton, she is now embracing a more refined approach, combining spray paint and oil paint, to create an energetic style that captures the raw process of creativity. Clashing tr...2022-09-2829 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTPart 2: Interview with South African Artist Duncan StewartIf you need some art fuel, listen to what South African artist Duncan Stewart says about art. I recently interviewed him for my podcast; his words are still resonating in my heart. 'Art is ingrained in our deepest being. Our collective experiences, DNA, genetic makeup, and contexts have made us all wonderfully unique. In our own right, every human being is a magnificent artwork.  Art can bypass our intellect and rational thinking, and it can penetrate the soul and we can be moved. It’s a language by which we can connect on a deep lev...2022-09-0726 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTFrom Graphic Designer to Working Artist - Part 1From graphic designer to working artist, Duncan Stewart walks us through his journey and shares what he’s learned about living as an artist along the way. Coming from a traditional family of lawyers and bankers, Duncan never saw himself becoming an artist, even with an insatiable appetite to draw and paint. Though he studied, and later worked, as a graphic designer, he eventually gave himself the opportunity to explore the underlying desire to create. At 22 years of age, while working in an advertising firm, Duncan allowed himself to explore his artistic tendencies and attended art school in...2022-08-3133 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTInterview with Maurtiz Briët, founder of Artist Attic OnlineAs a visual artist, you love spending time creating your art. It's fun and exciting to turn what you are passionate about into something you can share with others. However, trying to find ways to promote & sell it effectively is another story altogether.  How can something you are so committed to do be so frustrating at the same time? This is a question serial entrepreneur, marketing expert & television producer Mauritz Briët asked himself. It struck him that the artists he knew were having a hard time connecting what they were creating with an audience ready...2022-07-2933 minLoosen Up Your Painting PodcastLoosen Up Your Painting PodcastGrow Your Art Practice with Sonja Smalheer (#12)How can artists and creatives find the focus to achieve business success? World uncertainty, financial pressures and distractions can keep this objective out of reach. My special guest, Sonja Smalheer, has dedicated herself to helping artists succeed. Find out more plus a Free download from Sonja here.2022-06-0249 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTBest Art Practises for Visual ArtistsCan you remember where you were this time last year? How did you feel about your art? What were your aspirations? This year might have sprung you some surprises, but you hung in there, showed up, and got to work. Your journey as an artist won't always be smooth and easy. Your income will fluctuate, your energy will shift, and your focus will change as projects come and go. Growing as an artist is a continual process of anticipating, pivoting, and learning. Not all your actions will be as...2021-12-2829 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTConnecting with your Art CollectorsYou've carefully created your art and are ready to share it with the world. It's time to get your art into the hands of your potential buyers. Your next step is to market your art.   Marketing may feel overwhelming, but promoting your work can be just as creative and satisfying as making your art. It's never been a more exciting time for artists to promote and sell their art. The online space offers you powerful opportunities to connect with audiences you may never have considered before.   Your fi...2021-12-1726 minStoryBrandStoryBrandKunst & Bedrijf Bouwen - Marco & Sonja Smalheer (aflevering 14)2021-10-1446 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTTurning Passion into a ProfessionFrom a young age Dido had 2 big passions. Music & Art! In this episode, Dutch Artist, Dido de Beer shares her journey of how she turned these passions into a budding art profession. Dido found her niche. Take a listen and discover how getting really specific about her style helped her build her business and connect with the right art buyers. Find out what inspires her and what hot tips she has for all those creatives wanting to turn their hobby into the life of a working artist. BONUS: Dido has a...2021-05-2639 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTMaking Art Your Business - Dutch Sculptor Ramon SchalkxWhen his parents celebrated their wedding anniversary Ramon surprised them with a special gift. He turned a block of plaster into his very first piece of sculpture. He loved the process so much that he simply kept making and creating. After being rejected by the art academy Ramon found his way and now tests the limits of his materials in his studio in The Netherlands where he makes personalized sculptures for private & business commissions both locally and around the globe. In this episode Award-Winning Dutch Sculptor Ramon Schalkx shares more about his artist story and...2021-04-0647 minAn Artist\'s Journey PodcastAn Artist's Journey PodcastFind Your Focus and Art Business Success with Sonja Smalheer (An Interview) #44My special guest Sonja Smalheer has found her purpose helping other artists achieve focus and success in their businesses.  Sonja Smalheer discusses: Her aims and motivations with her courses, coaching and podcasts.  We discuss what is the Number One issue holding artists back today.  Also what successful artists do that struggling artists miss. Why communication is critical for creatives How to find focus and thrive despite world uncertainty Visit my blog to secure your FREE artist's survival guide PDF download.2021-02-1348 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTInterview with Contemporary Landscape Painter Rachel TeannalachA few years ago, a mutual friend introduced me to working artist, Rachel Teannalach.  Rachel is a contemporary landscape painter based in Boise, Idaho.  In this episode, she shares more about her artistic journey.  For as long as she can remember Rachel has loved to paint. She has turned her passion for painting into daily practices that have fuelled so much of her success.  Her work is characterized by bold, gestural brushstrokes and her ability to evoke the emotional quality of the places she paints. Rachels work is guided by t...2021-01-2151 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTSurviving as a Freelance IllustratorCristian Aluas is a Romanian-born, Canadian living in New York where he works as a full-time artist, author, and educator. In this episode, Cristian tells his artist's story of finding his way in the competitive art world. He shares tips and practical insights on how you can earn a living as an illustrator, winning commissions, and finding those precious clients to purchase your art. Cristian shares his expertise as an illustrator and art entrepreneur in online courses and he has authored a book ‘It’s a living - Surviving as a freelancer in the...2021-01-0832 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTBecome a Full-Time Working ArtistIf you want to grow in your art and start to make a living as an artist then you need to take ACTION. If you're tired of making your art, only to have it sitting around your studio collecting dust then take a listen! If you're frustrated that all your social posting and your artist website is giving you little to no results and you want to move forward but you don’t know where to start.... then this podcast is for you.  Are you ready to make 2021 your best year ever? In...2020-12-1026 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTIST5 Life Hacks to Improve Your Creative ProductivityWhile the pandemic is real and continues to keep us in it’s grip there is a still larger enemy lurking in the shadows. Whether you are aware of it or not there is a battle commencing.  The fight is for your attention.  1000’s of impulses nudges, pokes and pitches are thrown at you every minute begging you to stop and take notice.  This is without a doubt the biggest battle of our time. Those that scream the loudest, poke the hardest, come up as winners. Their prize is not only...2020-11-1120 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTWhat Artists Need to Know When Working with a Gallery - Gallerist David van der LindenExhibiting your art is one of the most exciting and important aspects of a working artists life.  For many artists, the validation and exposure of working with a gallery, is something they dream of and is often seen as the pinnacle of their artistic success.  But is this realistic? How does the gallery world work? There are many ways that you can exhibit your work and whether you choose a gallery or plan to only exhibit your own work, understanding gallery representation will help you find your best fit, plan ahead and make th...2020-10-2931 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTWhy you can Make the Coolest Art but Still not Earn a DimeThere is a reason why many parents discourage their children to attend art school. They have simply seen too few examples of happy, healthy, working artists. Statistic tell us that being a working artist, earning a living with your creativity, is the most difficult profession to be successful in.  Why is it so difficult to make living with your creativity? In this episode we will be looking at the economics behind the art business. The more understanding you have of the art market, the better prepared you are to make the necessary changes, s...2020-10-1736 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTReclaim your Artistic Success with Smart Goals you can actually still Achieve this YearWHY WAIT FOR THE NEW YEAR TO SEE MORE ARTISTIC SUCCESS WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT TODAY! Take a listen. Find out how you can reclaim your art success with plans & goals you can still achieve this year! Start to take really smart art steps by downloading the free worksheet. This practical worksheet is here to help you breakdown your art dreams into manageable do-able steps: In this episode you will: Find out what a Smart Art goal is, Combine big & small goals to achieve more...2020-10-1019 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTCraft an Art Career you LoveThis episode is a snippet of my Artist Masterclass that I've been hosting this week to artists from around the world. In the Masterclass I share 3 Smart Steps you can take to Craft an Art Career you Love. If you want to join my Free Masterclass there are still seats available. Please sign up on my website  👉  www.sonjasmalheer.com/masterclass Here is a snippet of what you can expect... Craft an Art Career you Love What if I told you that being a successful and f...2020-09-2900 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTIST8 Things to Consider when Making Art your JobMany artists struggle to make that transition of creating art as a hobby and becoming a happy, thriving working artist.  Making art use to be fun and something you did for pleasure. But now that you are venturing out, to turn your art into a job and a revenue stream, you need to consider things you never had to deal with before. The more prepared you are for this exciting transition, turning your creativity into a job, the easier it will be to keep your joy and get your art made. In this e...2020-09-1627 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTA Fresh Take on Social Media - Artist Strategies that will Surprise YouThe Internet has changed everything.  There has never been a more exciting time for artists to share and sell their work online. Even in these extraordinary times the internet has made it possible for artists to stay in business, connecting what they love to do with a receptive art audience willing to pay it’s worth.   ‘I work with artists that have sold more in the pandemic than any other time in their careers.’    Encouraging words from today’s special guest.  For many years this enterprising...2020-09-0847 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTIST10 Smart Ways to Elevate your ArtWith 1000’s of artists making and creating fabulous art it’s hard to stand out and get noticed. In these extraordinary times, when familiar ways to promote and sell your art are no longer effective, artists have to dig extra deep to find ways to get their art seen and heard! In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing simple tweaks you can do right away to get your art out of your studio and into the hands 🙌 (and hearts) of collectors that are appreciative and willing to pay it's worth.  You’re going to hear...2020-09-0222 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTBuilding Meaningful Art Connections'Your art and your art business is only as strong as your ability to connect that what you are making with others.' If you have chosen that bold step to take your creativity seriously and transform your art into revenue streams, you know better than anybody else that your creative endeavours start and end with you.  If you don't get going and make the work, your art will simply not get done! With 7.8 billion people on the planet, each with unique traits and personalities, it's safe to say we are all different. N...2020-08-2619 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTOfficial Trailer: Why you should be listening to this podcast!How do you turn your creativity into a meaningful profession?   My name is Sonja Smalheer. I am an artist, art coach and course creator and I'd love to show you how. When I graduated from the Art Academy I learnt how to paint, and how to draw but I had no idea how to earn a living with my creativity.  I was not prepared for a life as a working artist. This often left me quite frustrated. Sometimes on the verge of calling it quits, throwing away my brushes and giving it...2020-08-2201 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTSetting up an Art RoutineI hear artists say this all the time. 'If only I had a big break! If only I was so lucky.' Sure, sometimes circumstances work in our favour but generally we need to just show up and get to work for it. The sum of all the little things you do during your day will far outweigh the chances of a big break or a lucky strike to come your way. So instead of waiting for fortune to come knocking or some lightning bolt to boost your art career, it is far...2020-03-1429 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArt Choices that Define youSome artists just seem to have it all. They are getting all the attention and their art seems to be selling like hot cakes.  What are they doing that makes them stand out and get noticed?  In this series I will be taking an inside look at what successful artists are doing right. Often fear, insecurities and the drive to be perfect keeps us captive. We are unable to move past them and create with the ease and freedom we so long for.  In part 1 of this series I wil...2020-03-0324 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTUsing Social Media to Get More Eyes on Your ArtArtists can no longer ignore the amazing opportunities social media offers to promote and sell art. If done correctly artists can use the unique qualities of each platform to effectively connect with their art followers and start to build engaged art audiences. In this episode I share 10 tips how artists can use social media more effectively to stand out and get noticed. This episode comes with a special resource. If you want to find effective ways to use Instagram Stories to promote and sell your art then this resource is for you. 2020-01-2131 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTWhat Artists Need to Know About Working with a CuratorIn today’s episode we draw back the curtain and take a look at the role and work of an art curator.  Aniko Ouweneel is my guest and shares how she uniquely weaves together her expertise as a cultural historian and her vast experience as an art curator.  She has co-organized and designed more than 30 exhibitions, she has juried showed, authored books, lectures at universities and writes a regular art blog. She is a member of the A. Toth Sander Art Foundation in which she treasures the art of her grandfather, A. Toth Sand...2020-01-2144 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTWhat Makes an Artist Website Work?Is your Artist Website working for you? Your website is the first impression many art buyers, curators, gallery owners or workshop students will have of you....long before they meet you in person. In this busy online world it is imperative to have a website that represents the best you have to offer. If you craft your website correctly you can use your online space to stand out and get noticed. To showcase your art and personality does NOT mean you have to fill your website with everything you have ever said...2020-01-2129 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist Success Story: Mitzy RenooyHer collectors call her refreshing, her teachers tenacious and her students inspiring. In this episode Dutch Master Painter, Mitzy Renooy shares her personal artist journey. What I love about her story is that at age 49, Mitzy went back to school and committed to study 5 years at the Classical Art Academy in The Netherlands.   She has since graduated and all that hard work is paying off. Her first solo exhibition was a huge success and I am convinced we will be hearing a lot more from this gentle, big-hearted artist.  In...2020-01-1140 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTTeaching Art to Grow your Art BusinessThere has never been a better time for artists to share their skills. Teaching is not only a valuable experience for others but will give you the recurrable income and freedom you need to make your art. Podcast 022 is filled with practical tip's and idea's that you can implement in your art career.  This episode comes with a practical e-book. Follow the 'The Teaching Artist' Framework and start setting up your workshop today. https://www.sonjasmalheer.com/ebook   2019-12-3121 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist Success Story - Malcolm DeweyMalcolm knew he wanted to be an artist yet chose to follow a career as a lawyer. In this episode he shares his artist journey of the steps he took to trade his law practise for life as an artist. This episode comes with a Free Artist E-Book www.sonjasmalheer.com/212019-12-1032 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTHow to Set up & Run a Profitable Art WorkshopThere has never been a more exciting time for artist's with a desire to teach and share their skills. The internet has changed everything. We have never been more informed about what is out there and information is readily accessible and available. On the other hand we spend so much time sitting behind our computer screens that there is an increased longing to make and create with our hands. It is as if a perfect storm is developing. And this is where the opportunities lie for artists.  Sharing your skills will not only be a v...2019-11-2530 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTHow to Price your Art with SuccessHave you ever wondered what price you can actually ask for your art? Pricing art can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming.  You don’t want to undervalue your work or price it soo high that no one buys it. In this podcast I share art stories and discuss clear and practical guidelines to help you find your pricing sweet-spot. In this episode you will discover: More about my painting trip to Monet's gardens, Why a sketch, auctioned at $8,2 million, caused such a stir, 13 factors that influence your art price, How oft...2019-11-1235 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTUsing Instagram Stories to Promote and Sell your Art "Great stories happen to those who can tell them." --Ira Glas As long as I can remember I loved stories. As a child my parents always read to us before going to bed. These magical moments transported me to another world. I could be the princess, the talking dog or even the villain, plotting how to steal my brothers sweets. In stories anything is possible. Stories are entertaining powerful tools that connect. Connect us with our past, or help us reflect on the present and show us what is possible in the future.   Stor...2019-10-2936 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTDoes it pay to specialise as an artist?Does it actually pay to specialise as an artist or should you create for many different markets. Find out what works and how you can create more demand for your art.2019-10-1118 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTDiscover your Artistic StyleIn this busy art market it is sometimes difficult to stand out. Discovering and developing your unique artistic style will help you create a coherent body of work that will set you apart from the rest. When we hear the names of Degas, Van Gogh or Mondriaan images immediately appear in our minds. We envisage their paintings in front of us. Artists that we remember and recognise have developed a distinct style. Have you ever thought about your own style? What makes your art unique? How do you use colour, or...2019-10-0429 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist Success Story - Leonie E Brown Part 2What is the best way to sell your art? How do you win an artist commission? Is it best to sell your art online or through a gallery? If you need answers to these questions then this episode is for you. In part 2 Leonie E Brown, an award winning South African Fine Artist, shares more of her valuable insights about making and selling art. In this episode you will discover: How she won and worked on a large art commision, The key to working successfully with galleries, What s...2019-09-2438 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist Success Story - Leonie E BrownLeonie E Brown is an award winning South African Fine Artist. Our paths crossed a few years ago in South Africa. I had seen a YouTube video of her explaining her fascination of colour, paint and art. I was hooked. Her animated gestures and her expertise resonated and I decided to find out more about her and she agreed to be my guest. In this podcast she shares more of her artist journey. And I can tell you it has been one big adventure. If you are an artist and you want to...2019-09-1832 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist Success Guide: A 7 step plan to help you get more eyes on your art.Just making strong, beautiful or meaningful art is not enough. If your art does not get seen by your potential art audience you will never sell your art consistently or successfully. I've written this 7- step Artist Success Guide for you to download. This guide is a powerful system to help you get more eyes on your art and to help you start to sell it. It is a step by step plan that will help you wherever you are on your artist journey. Maybe you're really want to make an income from...2019-09-1027 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTThe Single Most Important Ingredient an Artist Needs after taking a Break.Focus is a key ingredient you need to grow and develop in your art. But in order to do so you need to face and acknowledge your fears. Share them and do whatever you can to get past them. What can we learn from them and how can we turn them into artistic gains and strengths.  Dare to embrace your artistic dreams Decide what process you are going to put between your opportunities and your decisions. You can’t do everything. Start making decisions based on your values and  that will propel you towa...2019-08-3029 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTHow to Write an Artist StatementAn Artist Statement is a valuable document that articulates WHO you are and the MOTIVATION behind your art. The ability to communicate clearly about your ART builds trust and draws potential art buyers into a more in-depth connection with you and your work. To help you Write a Clear yet Compelling Artists Statement I have made a FREE RESOURCE for you to download. This insightful worksheet will give you the tools you need to start to articulate your art.      2019-06-1618 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTHow to Sell Your ArtSwiss businessman and artist consultant, Philipp Döbeli, shares valuable insights about marketing and selling your art. He shares the three golden rules that will help you boost your sales and help you grow your art business. There is a special worksheet for you to download that will give you a better understanding about your art audience and how to reach them more effectively. Download this on: www.sonjasmalheer.com/sellingart  2019-06-0836 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist Success Story - Marion de JongArtist, author and teacher, Marion de Jong, shares her inspiring story of how she  left her life as a secretary in pursuit of her passion for art and creativity. Even though she took art classes for years Marion was never satisfied with the results and this left her frustrated and unhappy about her art Something was missing and on a trip to Italy she realised what it was. This trip and her new found insights set her on a new path. It not only changed the way she executed her art but also t...2019-05-2841 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTHow to be a Successful Artist There is no golden rule when is comes to creating successfully. You have to find out what works for you. In this episode I will share 10 practical things artist can do to find a steady flow in their creativity and set themselves up for success.2019-05-1325 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTLooking for your Creative Groove?Finding motivation is part of an Artist’s job description!  Only YOU are the motor behind your creativity and it takes courage to get up, show up and do the work. Even though you spend many hours in your studio creating you are never alone. You take your past, your friends, your critical sibling, the art world and your own ideas and thoughts with you. It is a crowded place. It is an art in itself and the challenge for every artist to quiet these voices and find peace with yourself so that you...2019-05-0515 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTArtist - Please get a real job?Have you ever heard of the starving artist syndrome? It is a romantic notion that artists are either desperate, destitute or despondent. Although this notion may work well in books or as a plot for a movie, in reality it is no fun! In last weeks episode #005 we had a brief look at the role of the artist through the centuries and in this episode I will identify and expose 5 myths surrounding artists today! These myths and misconceptions not only prevent many creatives from pursuing an art career but it also paralyses many working artists...2019-04-1930 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTARTIST: part 1 - MADMAN OR GENIUSThe role of the artist has been at the heart of many heated debates and marvellous misconceptions. One would argue the artist a madman and the other a genius.   In this podcast you will get answers to these questions: Is there a connection between the way your grandmother thinks about art and the ancients Greeks? Did Mozart have divine skills or did he have to sweat bullets in order to compose his concertos? Why chaos broke out in Rome when Michelangelo revealed his' The Last Judgement'? Why artists left the confines of their studios and went to stu...2019-04-0926 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTDoes Art Really Matter?Maybe you have asked yourself this question? Does art really matter? In this podcast I share stories of how art and art education is changing lives, neighbourhood's and even nations. Art is more important than we can suspect and removing art from our school curriculum is more detrimental than we think. As an artist you have the ability to transport the viewer beyond the ordinary and the mundane and show them a world through new eyes. If we learn to slow down long enough to see, to see beyond...2019-03-3032 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTIs perfect keeping you from your creative best?Do you find it difficult to express your ‘true’ self? Do you find it hard to feel good about your art? Do you struggle to find a steady flow in your creativity? Chances are you are battling perfectionism. Perfectionism is one the biggest reasons we experience creatives blocks! Find out why we pursue perfectionism and the steps we can take to overcome it.2019-03-2225 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTThe Number One Question Creatives AskIt is not like we come out of the womb with a label saying, ARTIST! It takes some discerning, dissecting and discovering to answer this question. In this podcast I share that the distance between being an artist and not being an artist is 30 cm (12 inches). It is the distance between your head and your heart. In this episode I help creatives recognize and acknowledge their artist heart. Download this free worksheet that will help you detect the creative blocks keeping you from pursuing your creative dream. Stay tuned…listen now…subscribe to itunes and be t...2019-03-1622 minHELP! I AM ARTISTHELP! I AM ARTISTHelp! I am an Artist - An Artists StoryIn this episode artist and podcast host, Sonja Smalheer, tells us her personal story about how art has impacted her life. She shares how winning an art competition, living with the Navajo Indians and the struggles she experienced during apartheid were all defining moments that catapulted her art career. She talks about how her love for art took her 6000 km north, from Cape Town, South Africa to The Netherlands where she now works and teaches other artists how to create with confidence, work with impact and understand the business of art. Don't forget...2019-03-0814 min