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Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast121. Investigating Dyslexia through the Lens of Visual Art with Kim PercyIn this video podcast interview I’m chatting with fellow post graduate student and soon-to-be Dr Kim Percy. Kim is a multi-media artist, designer, educator, curator and photographer who in the process of completing her PhD by research. Her studio was just down the hall from mine at uni and we’ve become great friends during my time as a post-grad artist. Kim'spractice-based research for her PhD focusses on Dyslexia and Kim has produced an incredible body of artwork for her graduating exhibition, alongside a brilliant thesis, outlining her discoveries. Today we are chatting all about it alon...
2025-05-2849 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast119. The Ancient art of Egg Tempera Painting with Artist and Author Dr. Ursula BetkaDr. Ursula Betka was one of my favourite lecturers and tutors during my 6 years at Melbourne University studying art history in the 1990’s. Her area of specialisation, in which she has a Ph.D, focused on Medieval and Renaissance sacred images.
On 3rd December, Ursula’s beautiful new book, published by Hardie Grant, is coming out and I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy. Titled “Techniques of Painting and Gilding in Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Italy. Egg Tempera and Gold Leaf on Wood Panel”, this sumptuously illustrated, hard back book is a detailed technical manual on th...
2024-11-1957 min
The Creative KindSusan Nethercote- Reasons for doing her MastersIn this episode, I sit down with Australian artist Susan Nethercote to chat about her decision to pursue a Master’s in Fine Art. We discuss some of the differences in further art education in Australia, the evolving relationship between her artistic practice and her art business, and the complicated juggle between creativity and commerce. We talk about the importance of reflection and reflexivity in the creative process, emphasising the importance of understanding your motivations. Susan talks about the value of self-knowledge in navigating this journey and the importance of being honest about personal and professional commitments.S...
2024-11-1755 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast117. Inside my Solo Exhibition at Art Gallery of BallaratHi friends and welcome to episode 117. It’s been a wild month for me as I’ve had my second solo exhibition, ‘An Ornamental Education’ running here at the art gallery of Ballarat. It’s been an incredible ride having my first exhibition at a public art gallery and I wanted to make sure that I shared it with you before it ends on 14thApril.
I’ve created a full guided tour for you on my YouTube channel. I really hope you head on over there to check it out, because the audio for this episode mak...
2024-04-0921 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast116. I got Accepted into a Master of Visual ArtIt’s been a while between episodes, so in this chat I’m filling you in on some rather big changes that have been happening in my art practice and, well, my whole life as a consequence.
As I’ve been working on my latest solo exhibition ‘An Ornamental Education’ (Art Gallery of Ballarat 7th-14thMarch 2024), I’ve been working intimately with historical sources for the first time, and it has lit a big fire in me for this method of making research-based artwork.
It gradually became clear to me, with my art history background, that what I had...
2024-02-2725 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast115. How I'm doing Historical Research to Inspire my ArtWelcome to episode 115 of the Studio insider art podcast. Today’s episode is once again an audio extract from my latest YouTube video. If you’d like to check out the visual to everything, I’m talking about then I highly recommend that you pop on over to the YouTube video and check it out.
In this episode I’m taking you along with me as I do some historical research at the State Library of Victoria that relates to my latest exhibition. I’m researching an early Victorian female Botanical artist and writer called Louisa Anne Mered...
2024-02-2724 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast114. How to Finish Difficult PaintingsFinishing difficult paintings. I think we all have one (or two or three) faced against a wall or at the back of a cupboard, those difficult paintings that we just can’t seem to face completing. I know that you know what I’m talking about.
Well, I have some artistic medicine for you today. In this month’s episode, I’m walking you through 20 tips that I use in my own art practice to help me finish difficult paintings. All tips are super practical and down to earth and I hope will really help you find your flow...
2023-06-1528 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast113. Big Life Changes + Growing my Own Botanical Art SamplesIn today’s podcast episode once again sharing with you the audio component from my latest vlog over on YouTube that was released a few days ago. It’s a bit of a mixed bag of topics including how I grow my own botanical art samples and how I photograph them later in the studio for future reference.
The main topic of today’s conversation is a big ‘ol life update. If you’ve noticed that I’ve been around much less often in 2023 and not very present on social media and are curious as to why th...
2023-05-1627 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast112. How to create a compelling and cohesive body of artworkIn today’s episode, I’m talking about how to create a compelling and cohesive body of artwork. This episode audio was taken from the second half of my latest YouTube video titled “Studio Morning + How to kickstart a compelling body of artwork”. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been putting in lots of time learning how to make beautiful YouTube videos over the past couple of months and I’m really enjoying sharing with you in this format. I’m still on a steep learning curve with this, but I feel so creatively drawn in this direction that I’ve decided...
2023-04-0333 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast111. What I’m learning about painting on Timber Board and Linen SubstratesIt’s just me on the podcast today and I’m doing something a little different. I’m undertaking my Painting as a Practice challenge this month and I thought it would be fun to talk you through all the fantastic things that I’ve learned in the first week of my practice month about painting on timber panels and raw linen.
Bringing you inside my studio practice in a more practical sense has been something I’ve wanted to do for ages, so in order to make this chat as rich as possible, I’ve made a Youtube vi...
2023-02-0129 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast110. Live Recording at the Gallery with my ‘Autumnal Dreamscapes Exhibition’For today’s episode, Steph and I got together at the Old Butcher’s shop gallery here in Ballarat where my exhibition Autumnal Dreamscapes is currently happening. We recorded our very first live episode in front of what was meant to be a live audience. As it turned out, the only people that turned up were Steph, myself, the gallery owner Julie and my mate Amie who helps me in the studio sometimes! So as you can imagine, I kind of felt like crawling under a rock and hiding after.
But as I’ve learned many times over in...
2022-11-2246 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast109. Historical adventures in Pigment with Steven PattersonIn today’s episode, I’m chatting again with Steven Patterson, the CEO of one of my favourite paint brands, Derivan Matisse. Steven and I first chatted in episode 96, so if you’d like to hear more about his journey with this fabulous and innovative Australian paint brand, then be sure to go and check that out in the archives.
We identified in that conversation that we both had a fascination with colour and the history of pigment and thought it would be great to have another chat, this time focusing on Steven’s vast knowledge in these are...
2022-11-0757 min
Paint Rest Repeat025 Interview With Susan Nethercote And How To Expand And Grow As An ArtistThis 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...
2022-10-2538 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast108. How exhibiting can Enrich your art practiceIn today’s episode, Steph and I are chatting about how our recent decision to pursue exhibiting our artwork has enriched our art practices in a variety of ways.
Since re-orienting our art businesses to include exhibiting, both of having found that we are reaping huge benefits in the way we are approaching day-to-day studio time. For both of us, it now includes more of the deep and considered exploration of materials and techniques that come with upping the ante with what we are creating. We are also both valuing the process of diving deeper into the les...
2022-10-2549 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast107. Keeping Focused on the joy of Painting with Marnie McKnightIn today’s interview, I’m chatting with Irish-born, Sydney-based artist Marnie McKnight. I first fell in love with Marnie’s beautiful abstract expressionist artwork over on Blue Thumb.
Since getting to know more about her, I’ve marveled at how she moves through different styles of painting and mediums in her practice with ease. We had a great conversation about how Marnie keeps focused on the joy of the painting and how this focus has shaped her thriving art business.
We chat through how she approaches selling artwork without a huge social media following and how sh...
2022-08-301h 05Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast106. Changing Course and Overcoming Limiting BeliefsIn today’s episode, Steph and I are chatting through our processes with overcoming limiting beliefs we’ve held in the past and exploring opportunities that we once thought we’d left behind.
For me, this has happened in my desire to exhibit, which I never thought that I would do again. In this episode, I unpack some of my process of realizing that this was something that I really wanted to do again and then going on a journey to heal old wounds and create permission for myself to do that.
For Steph, it’s happene...
2022-08-1644 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast105. Abstract Painting and Dopamine Design with Maggi McDonaldIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sydney-based artist and surface designer Maggi McDonald. Known for her bold use of color and signature palette knife style, Maggi has always been creative.
But it wasn’t until her son started pre-school and she confronted a period of depression after suffering miscarriages, that Maggi discovered the healing power of art and she decided to study design. During her studies, Maggi discovered that painting was calling her and since that time she’s built a global art and surface pattern design business.
During this conversation, Maggi and I discov...
2022-08-0255 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast104. Navigating CollaborationsWell, it feels like forever since I’ve released an episode! After being well whacked with influenza, I really needed some time off to recover, so thanks for your patience.
I’m so happy to be back with today’s episode where Steph and I are unpacking the subject of collaborations. This can be a bit of a buzzword out there in the online world, but the reality is that collaboration can take on several different faces.
Join Steph and I as we walk through many of the different forms that collaboration can take. We also dip...
2022-07-1939 min
Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast103. Building a multifaceted art business with Anna PriceIn today’s episode, I’m chatting with fellow Aussie artist Anna Price. Anna is a Sydney-based artist who began painting full-time in 2019 after craving time away from her screen-based interior design career.
Growing up she was constantly drawing, and she’s circled back around to art as an adult and Mum of four. Anna paints intuitively, unscripted and untrained. She draws on her creative intelligence to come up with multiple styles of busy abstract expressionist and geometric style artworks. Her paintings are predominately large scale and involve huge amounts of bold colour. Her inspiration comes from repeti...
2022-05-3158 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast102. Teaching what you knowIn today’s episode, Steph and I are talking about teaching what you know as an artist. Steph talks about her experience teaching in-person workshops and delivering teaching for institutions. And I talk about my experience teaching in-person workshops, retreats and online courses.
We talk through how teaching can be an important income stream for artists seeking to generate a bit more of a regular payday. We also talk through the pros and cons of each method of teaching and which we prefer best.
As timing would have it, I am also so excited to shar...
2022-05-1750 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast101. Painting Australian Botanicals with Lizzie AlsopIn today’s episode I have a lovely interview with fellow Aussie artist Lizzie Alsop. Lizzie is a full time contemporary artist who works from her home studio on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. She’s been creative all her life and launched into her full time art career after a move to the coast fourteen years ago.
Her artwork is a joyful and colorful mix of abstract and realism. Lizzie loves to create and express the wonder of her natural environment with abstract layers of geometric shapes and botanicals which are mainly Australian Natives. Much of her in...
2022-05-021h 05Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast100. Unitasking vs MultitaskingI can’t believe we’ve created 100 episodes of this little podcast. It’s been such a joy to connect with you in this way over the past couple of years and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you for tuning and sharing the journey with me.
I love the connection with you and with creatives all over the world that I’m able to nurture thanks to the podcast. It’s been the perfect way for this little introvert to deepen my connection with other artists and such a pleasure to be able to share...
2022-04-0546 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast99. Uncovering the deeper narrative of our artworkIn today’s episode, Steph and I dive deep into the sometimes elusive question of what our art is truly about and what motivates its creation.
Anyone who has ever written an artist’s statement knows how tricky this question can be to answer, particularly when it comes to articulating it for the gatekeepers of the fine art world.
But this conversation goes so much deeper than that. We explore how excavating this information can help in binding together all the different avenues and mediums of our art practice.
We also explore how rela...
2022-03-2134 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast98. Some of my favorite booksIn today’s episode I’m on my own talking about some of my favourite books that I read over the summer holidays that have just passed here. There is a pretty big range in breadth of the books that I read, but the ones I talk about in today’s episode are all ones with a focus on creative inspiration in one way or another.
Some relate directly to art, some to interiors and women, some on the Eastern approaches to painting, and one is soulfully reflective. I’ve listed all of them in the show notes wit...
2022-03-0735 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast97. Exploring art prizes and grantsIn today’s episode, Steph and I are unpacking the world of art prizes and grants. We talk through various aspects of this world- such as how prizes and grants differ from each other and what the experience of applying for each is like.
We also talk about the exposure to the risk of failure in this process and how, for someone like me, this can be disabling. But for Steph, she has found that she’s been able to move on from hearing no and find her way through this.
I was recently the recip...
2022-02-2142 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast95. Hello 2022!It’s a fresh new year and new podcast season, so in today’s episode, Steph and I are talking about some of the big projects we have planned for 2022.
Neither of us is a big one for micro-managing our art businesses. But each of us does have a couple of big projects coming up this year that we are excited to share.
Join us as we chat about:
Crowdfunding your next project
Creating e-courses that feel very ‘in the flow’
Relocating to another country
Creating a brilliant art database
Links:
Painting...
2022-01-2441 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast94: The Advantages of being a Tangent QueenIn today’s episode, Steph and I are discussing our mutual tendency to go off on unexpected tangents in our artwork. In the world of art business, honing on one style that sells is what we are often encouraged to do.
But as this conversation unfolds, we realise how vitality important following these tangents is for our emotional, spiritual and intellectual wellbeing. We also realise that it is an essential component to building integrity and professionalism as an artist in the longer term.
This is also the final podcast episode for 2021. The summer holidays are in f...
2021-12-2037 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast93. Managing Downturns in SalesHi and welcome to episode 93 of the studio insider art podcast. Have you been experiencing a downturn in art sales over the past few months? It’s something that Steph and I have both been experiencing, so we’re wondering if other artists out there, particularly in Australia, are experiencing this too?
In many ways, this is not surprising to us, given that we have only just come out of two years of lockdown where we live. Our capital Melbourne has been the most locked-down city in the world, and we can see how this has really affect...
2021-12-0637 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast72. Selling Art Through Retail With Jessie RigbyThis week I’m chatting with contemporary artist Jessie Rigby. I fell in with Jessie’s beautiful abstract landscape paintings long ago and she lives not too far from me in the Macedon ranges of Victoria, so I’ve been wanting to have her on the podcast for a while.
Jessie and I share a lot of parallels in our careers, both of us starting out in the fashion industry before finding our art path. But Jessie has taken a different road with selling her work,- pursuing a more commercial avenue of working with boutique homewares outlets...
2021-05-041h 03Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast70. Discovering A Greater Calling - Artist Interview With Melissa BrennanMelissa Brennan's superpower is her unwavering confidence. In this artist interview we explore how this photographer shares that gift to uplift and support the the women she works with and the deeper calling her work has uncovered.
In today’s episode Steph and I are chatting with another creative that we have had the pleasure of working with. Melissa Brennan is quite well known in Ballarat as the go-to photographer for women. She’s taken some gorgeous photos for me last year and I also consulted with her business her golden point to create me some branding asset...
2021-04-2054 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast68. How To Trust In Your Creative Force With Myree MorsiHi and welcome to episode 68 of the studio insider art podcast. Today I have a very special guest on the podcast for a second time.
Myree Morsi is an amazing therapist, spiritual healer and coach and I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for many years. We had her on a while ago and there was so much love for that episode that we are having her back for a second time.
Today we are tackling a big juicy topic- trust. It seems as an artist we are constantly being called upon to trust- whether...
2021-03-231h 09Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast66. Embracing Neurodiversity With Phoebe GanderMy guest this episode is Phoebe Gander, Phoebe is an abstract artist inspired by the beautiful ocean and mountains near where she lives in New Zealand. After coming across Phoebe on Instagram it wasn’t long before I fell in love with this fun loving artist whos feed is filled with so much richness.
Whether it be a hilarious reel, an education and reflection on living with ADHD or simply a photo of her beautiful art, the way Phoebe tells her story is always hugely engaging. But what I’ve enjoyed most has bee the connection and disc...
2021-03-091h 04Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast65. A Solo Exhibition- Second Time Around.This week I’m catching up with my studio assistant Laura. For those of you who haven’t been with me for every episode the whole first season of this podcast is dedicated to me coaching Laura through the process of creating her first solo exhibition.
Fast forward 18 months and Laura is about to hang her second solo show. So in what appears to be a bit of a theme this year in checking in on the progress of my two emerging art-superstar studio assistant, this conversation focuses in on some of the key things that Laura has learnt from her...
2021-03-0241 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast64. Art and Spirituality - RepriseThis episode we re-air one of our most loved interviews, that with Myree Morsi on art and spirituality.
Myree is going to be returning for a chat in a couple of weeks time so we thought it might be an opportunity for those of you who are not familiar with Myree to listen and get to know her. If you’ve listened before there’s enough juiciness in this episode to make it worth revisiting.
Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me deve...
2021-02-2346 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast63. Designing a Studio That Flows And InspiresIn todays episode we’re talking all things studio set up. As Steph’s art business grows she’s expanding her studio and renovating a garage space into her dream studio. As she prepares to makeover this under utilised space we are nerding out on all our best tips for a studio that’s ergonomic, efficient and environmentally aware.
We all know that a studio is not just a place to create but a place to contemplate, plan, reflect and inspire so whether your studio is the corner of a room or a space external to your home the...
2021-02-1648 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast62. What A Difference A Year Makes - How Steph's Solid Art Practice Has Blossomed Into A Thriving BusinessThis week marks exactly one year since Steph picked up a paintbrush again and said ‘YES’ to her strong urge to paint and since then she has gone from strength to strength. I thought it was about time I sat down and reflected on her past year of journeying with her creativity and building a super smart business model for selling her art.
Steph really is the poster child for taking a solid art practice and turning it into a thriving enterprise. I know you’re going to get really inspired by this episode and by everything she’s...
2021-02-0937 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast61. Letting Go Of Shame When Selling Your Art - Interview With Megan AumanThere is A LOT going on in this interview with artist and educator Megan Auman, from why selling your art isn’t ‘selling out’ all the way through to using self-portraits to sell your work and learning to love yourself even more.
There are so many pieces of wisdom that artists of any experience need to hear and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Before we jump in I want to give a big shout-out to all the folks who are here for the first time, I’ve had over a thousand people sig...
2021-02-021h 03Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast60. Finding Your Style and Painting LargeThings are a-buzz here in the studio as we welcome so many new faces to my free mini e-course !
You need to be on my email list to gain free access so if you’re already getting my weekly education newsletter there’s nothing more to do than find me free access code in my next newsletter.
And if you’re not on that list then you can sign up HERE .
The other big news is that my brand new e-course which is the final chapter of the Painting As A Practice trilogy is now...
2021-01-2635 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast59. How To Prepare For A Sustained Period Of CreativityOh my goodness it’s good to be back for our first episode of 2021! This week on the podcast I sat down and caught up with my gorgeous studio assistant Steph about all the gorgeous inspiration that has come about from the break that we both took over the past few weeks.
With our creative wells feeling full and nourished we are both looking forward to the month long painting challenge that I run here at Susan Nethercote Studio every February. Are you joining us this year? I really hope so because I adore the community that ga...
2021-01-1831 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast58. Filling Your Creative Cup During Times Of RestAs we draw to the close of this crazy year of 2020 and prepare for a break over the holidays, I sat down with my studio assistant Steph for a chat about why it’s so important to take regular, solid breaks from both our art practice and business. Having said that, this will be the final podcast episode for 2020 and we’ll be returning with a fresh new season on 19th January 2021 so we can all enjoy a few weeks of summer holidays here in Australia.
So settle in as we chat about different ways to fill our c...
2020-12-1542 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast57. A Young Artist Success Story - How Gen Z Artist Talia Stanton Has Created Wild Success In Her Art BizIn today’s interview I have a younger artist joining me in the studio for a chat. Tahlia Stanton and I have followed one another on Instagram for a few years now and have always cheered each other on. We live quite close to each other, and I’ve loved watching Tahlia and her art grow, as she is just 21 years old.
This year, it seems all her dedication and single-minded focus on manifesting her dream to become a wildly successful artist without going to art school has come true! In 2020 Tahlia has built a massive following in Ti...
2020-12-081h 04Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast56. How To Work Through Creative ResistanceIf you’ve ever had trouble getting motivated to do the creative work you’re not alone! In this week’s episode I’m guiding Laura through this very common problem as she prepares for her second solo show.
As I get to grips with the challenges facing Laura, I give her some tips as well as kindly calling her out on some of the patterns that I’ve witnessed since mentoring Laura through her first exhibition in season 1 of the podcast. Breaking patterns is never easy for any of us, so listen in as I nurture Laura towar...
2020-12-0134 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast55. Keep Chasing The Dream - A Studio Chat With Abstract Artist Rach JacksonToday we chat with abstract artist Rach Jackson. Rach’s career has exploded in 2020 and she is now a prolific full time painter. We chat about how she took the leap into making her long-time dream of becoming a professional artist once she became an empty nester and how she’s sold over 200 paintings this year through retail.
How different stages of life bring different challenges and opportunities.
How a ‘fluke’ propelled her toward selling over 200 paintings via retail.
Pricing for retail and raising prices in line with costs.
Streamlining supplies and materials to save time for...
2020-11-2451 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast54. The Power Of Saying 'No' To Tempting OpportunitiesThis episode is a studio chat with Steph and Laura about the power of saying ‘no’. In the early stages of developing any business it’s pretty common to say yes to a lot of different opportunities while you’re figuring things out.
But as I’ve learned recently there comes a times when it’s appropriate to zone in on certain aspects and to start saying no to some of the opportunities that might come our way.
Saying no has been a learned skill for Suse and is a continued struggle. This episode digs into this to...
2020-11-1745 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast53. Peta Mawby - Artist InterviewIn today’s conversation I’m talking with Peta Mawby who is a botanical painter working out of her studio in the renowned artist town of Castlemaine here in Australia. Peta came to one of my workshops last year and since then has really hit her stride, selling out collections of her hyper realistic painting collections.
Some of the things I discover in this conversation are;
How setting structure within her practice pushes her towards excellence.
Why she uses a mailing list as her primary sales method
The Planning process behind her collections.
How releasing work for sale in real time...
2020-11-0941 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast52. It's The Podcast's BirthdayToday we are celebrating the birthday of the podcast! All three of Team ’Susan Nethercote Studio’ get together to celebrate the milestone and reflect on a year past.
Join us as we share;
Where the podcast began with Suse mentoring Laura through her first exhibition
How starting a podcast is so much like being an artist… figuring the creative process out as we go.
What the podcast means to each of us in terms of our own personal growth and what we are looking forward to exploring in the future.
Be sure to lis...
2020-11-0344 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast51. How To Choose Your Learning Path As An ArtistIn this episode Steph and I explore the question ’how important is art school when wanting to pursue a career as an artist?’ We talk through many of the pro’s and con’s of this question as I did not go to art school and Steph did.
what we have in common is that both of us have found huge value in who we learn from online. Join us as we explore all the different avenues that you can choose from to learn as an artist.
Some of this episodes key insights;
That learning...
2020-10-2735 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast50. How to Tackle Style Diversity in your Art BrandThis week we’re talking about something that comes up often out there in the art world- which is the idea of having to stick with a particular style to establish yourself as an artist and a brand. Steph and I sat down and had a great conversation about the advantages and pitfalls of taking this approach when seeking direction for your art. I hope you enjoy the episode.
Some of this episodes key insights;
That it is possible to find threads of consistency in amongst a variety of stylistic directions in your work
Ways that I per...
2020-10-2038 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast49. Finding CourageThis weeks episode follows on from last week when Steph had a little meltdown. After giving her my best advice on overcoming her feelings of putting herself out there, in true human spirit I went ahead the next week and had pretty much the exact same meltdown.
Yep, we’re keeping it real on this weeks podcast!
In this conversation I come clean on what it means to take your own advice and we zone in on the notion of courage and why it’s so important to cultivate this quality as an artist.
So...
2020-10-1329 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast48. Steph Has A MeltdownSteph is exploring a new opportunity and it's causing some major emotions to surface. It's something many other artists experience as they make their way through the world professionally. Listen in as Suse shares her wisdom and gives Steph a powerful pep talk around navigating these moments and shares some of her own vulnerable experiences within her career.
Some of this episodes key insights;
Identifying the feeling and holding space for it.
Becoming friends with the 'edge' of a new experience and becoming more fluent with it over time.
Seeking subtle shifts in our recognition that...
2020-10-0738 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast47. Tamara Laporte - Artist InterviewIn today’s episode I have another artist interview for you. Tamara Laporte is a mixed media artist, art teacher and a catalyst of creative people world wide. She is the author and inventor of ‘Life Book’ a year long art course that includes some of the most celebrated mixed media and personal development teachers out there.
Next year in 2021 I’m delighted and honoured to be a guest teacher. Since it’s inception Lifebook has been joined by over 20,000 people who’ve gained tremendous artistic and personal skills through it.
From the 20th September 2020 to the 11th...
2020-09-2944 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast46. Faith Evans - Sills Artist InterviewIn today’s episode I’m having a beautiful chat with my friend and fellow artist in the US Faith Evans Sills. Faith and I first met when I was a student in one of her first e-courses many moons ago. We discovered that we had a lot in common back then and still do! So it was just lovely to catch up with Faith and hear all about what she’s been up to. I really hope your enjoy our conversation.
The impact of motherhood on a creative practice.
The development of her book ‘Painting The Sacred Wi...
2020-09-2244 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast45. The Healing Power Of ColourI have some exciting news, Chapter 2 of my Painting As A Practice e-course is ready! You can find out all about it here.
This chapter is all about colour play and using mediums that pop so today’s conversation explores using colour as a pathway toward healing.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
My experience with colour in a difficult time in my life.
Following the flashes of inspiration and tools to encourage that to flow.
The dance between technical skill and intuitive choices in painting.
“It is like medicine to my whole system when I pa...
2020-09-1528 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast44. Art Supply Nerd-OutThis week Steph and I nerd out on some of our fave art supplies. From yummy paints to buttery pastels you can grab my full list here.
Join us as we share;
Our fave supplies brands and colours.
How to up-level your work with professional supplies.
How and Suse uses different supplies within her work to achieve her signature style.
Some art history-geek stories of beautiful French art stores.
We also share a listener review and would love if you leave us a review over on your chosen platform too!
2020-09-0836 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast43. Charging Your Worth - Listener Question AnsweredThis week we are doing something new on the podcast and addressing a question from a beautiful listener. It's the relatable issue of struggling with the expectation from friends and family to give creative work for free. Sound familiar? We unpack this problem and address it's underlying core; how to charge what you're worth!
In this episode we look at ways to;
Challenging culturally held beliefs in the value of creativity in society.
Setting boundaries with love and respect.
Shifting the bar from a place of an underlying belief in the value of your creative work.
2020-09-0139 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast42. Myree Morsi - Art and SpiritualityToday’s episode is a truly special one, I'm talking with one of my fave people on the planet Myree Morsi. Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me develop as a person, an artist and and entrepreneur.
In this interview I’m taking you behind closed doors to reveal the evolution of my spiritual practice in relationship to my art and business and how it’s helped me heal past traumas.
My work with Myree has been incredibly powerful and I can’t wait t...
2020-08-2545 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast41. Sharon Hughes - Artist InterviewWelcome to season 3 of my podcast. I can't believe we are here already!
I'm celebrating this milestone by bringing you my first artist interview. Sharon Hughes is a past student of mine and creates the most beautiful, calming abstract paintings.
In our chat Sharon shares a moment of creative breakthrough and in contrast a dark moment in her journey towards finding her authentic style.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
A breakthrough moment in her painting
How she navigated an emotionally tough moment within her art practice.
How 'marinating' in learning allows sp...
2020-08-1837 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast40. Pinterest For ArtistsIn this weeks episode we get super practical as Steph shares all the strategies shes been using to increase engagement with my art via Pinterest. Join me as I discover why the platform is so powerful and how to use it in a way that really fits with my values.
Steph has even created a follow-up e-course to walk you through how to do this withing your own art business,
Listen on as I learn about:
Understanding how to organise and build boards
Using generosity to add value to my own brand
What to...
2020-08-1134 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast39. Making An Art Dream A RealityThis episode we have a much needed catch-up with Laura Day, part of my studio team. In season 1 I coached Laura toward her first solo exhibition and so much has changed for her since then. Laura shares how her vision for her arts practice and coaching business has sprung to life and how manifesting that vision has propelled her forwards.
This rich conversation explores so many exciting themes including;
The power of investing in yourself
trying commissions on for size
the gift of online teaching
manifesting the vision for your art business
...
2020-08-0538 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast38. Overcoming The Hump Of ResistanceIn this week's episode we explore what to do with the bits of our art businesses that we dread. Be it shipping or doing book-keeping, I share some wisdom on overcoming the humps of resistance and finding alignment and flow. Listen on for all this and a major mic-drop moment when I reveal why using rewards as a driver isn't sustainable or healthy.
Our conversation includes:
Investing in equipment and platforms that makes the job simple.
Permission to use things that come easily.
Keeping things simple.
Turning 'taps' on and off within your art business.
Choosing...
2020-07-2834 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast37. Following The FlowIn this weeks podcast Steph and I talk about how to find a state of flow and ease within creative projects and how she can apply it to her new idea.
I reveal how letting go of the traditional planning and launch strategies allows me to become propelled by the natural force of flow and gratitude in bringing my ideas to life. I also reveal how fully allowing ideas to gestate lets you be fully behind it when it's released into the world.
Some of the key take-aways from this episode include:
Clear and au...
2020-07-2135 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast36. The Power Of Rest To Recharge CreativityWe are back with a brand new episode on the power of rest and it's relationship with creativity. After a couple of weeks break we explore what's evolved for Steph and I since intentionally stepping away from the paintbrushes, and the creative projects emerging from the energy of rejuvenation.
Listen on to find out what we discovered through intentional rest including some key takeaways;
How scheduled breaks are so much more powerful than resting after burnout.
How leaning-in to your bodies need for rest allows for quicker rejuvenation than fighting it.
Pressing pause doesn't always have...
2020-07-1443 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast35. Pricing Your Work As An Emerging Artist - RevisitedOnce again we are revisiting a listener favourite from the archives and ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing art as an emerging artist. As much as we would all love a magic bullet for this process there’s no simple answer to the question ‘How Much?’ when it’s time to price your work.
Join me as I help Laura along this tricky path and share some of my guiding principles.
Be clear on your pricing purpose
Pricing structures and thresholds
The power of a sale, confidence and social proof.
The cost of frami...
2020-07-0828 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast34. How To Find Your Style When Learning From Others - RevisitedThis episode first aired in Season 1 of my podcast but it is even more relevant now than ever. As we end a month of my Painting As A Practice challenge and my very first e-course now is an excellent time to think about how to integrate that learning into a style that is uniquely yours and authentic in every way.
In this episode Laura and I talk through the process of taking online or in-person classes and then translating that experience into your own artistic language.
We talk through several aspects of this process including:
2020-06-3021 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast33. The Low-Down On How To Make Art Prints Figuring out how to make prints of your art can be a minefield! In this episode we talk through Susan's experiences of how she creates her prints and she helps Steph figure out the different steps of the process. From digitising your artwork to the highest level to the strategy of selling reproductions within your art business we dig in deep.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
Suse ox
LINKS
Check out my new e-course
Susan Nethercote:
Suse's Instagram
Suse's Facebook
Suse's education w...
2020-06-2331 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast32. How To Embrace RejectionThis episode we talk about the monster in the closet.... The fear of rejection!
I coach my studio assistant Steph through a recent experience and give her some solid tools to navigate the process into the future.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
Suse ox
LINKS
Check out my new e-course
Susan Nethercote:
Suse's Instagram
Suse's Facebook
Suse's education website
Suse's art website
Steph Wallace
www.stephwallaceart.com
Steph's Instagram
2020-06-1636 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast31. How to Create The 'Perfect' Studio SpaceHi everyone, this week Steph and I are chatting about creative space. We dig into some myths around what you 'need' to create your best work and how packing away an old venture clears the way energetically for the new. If you've ever felt dissatisfied with your studio, or lack of it, then this episode is really going to help.
Enjoy the episode.
Suse xo
LINKS
Check out my new e-course
Laura Horn
website
Instagram
Susan Nethercote:
Suse's Instagram
Sus...
2020-06-0924 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast30. Q & A with Laura Horn And Susan Nethercote - Part 2This week I'm sharing the second part of my chat with fellow Australian artist Laura Horn. We continue our Q & A and share our mutual love of learning, our multiple art personalities as well as our favourite materials.
I hope you enjoy the conversation. If you missed the first part, you can find it here. Also, don’t forget to hop over and check out Laura's Website and Instagram.
Suse ox
LINKS
Check out my new e-course
Laura Horn
website
Instagram
Susan Nethercote:
...
2020-06-0342 min
The Laura Horn Art Podcast93. Q&A with Laura Horn & Susan Nethercote (Part 2)This week the conversation with Susan Nethercote continues! We chat about our love of learning and how this helps us to keep up-to-date on topics like Pinterest Marketing and Facebook Advertising. We also chat about the importance of being free to explore as an artist and how we both express our vulnerability and multiple art personalities on platforms such as Instagram. And it wouldn’t be an art podcast without talking about our favourite supplies and paint brands!
I hope you enjoy the conversation and if you haven't listened to Part 1, make sure you check out last we...
2020-06-0343 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast29. How To Make Great Art - Join Me For A Free Challenge.This episode is all about getting ready for a month of painting every day with the 'soft' challenge 'Painting As A Practice'. I chat with Steph about how we are preparing for the free challenge and what we hope to get out of painting every day for the month of June 2020.
I'd love for you to join us and in doing so give yourself permission to feed your creativity without pressure and in a spirit of play... The magic formula to making great art!
Suse ox
LINKS
Get the free creative...
2020-05-3019 minThe Laura Horn Art Podcast92. Q&A with Laura Horn & Susan Nethercote (Part 1)What was it like to create your first online course? How did you heal after a period of burnout? How important is it for artists to have multiple income streams?
Just a few of the questions that come up in this week’s Q&A style podcast episode with Susan Nethercote!
Suse was a guest on my podcast last year but wow, a lot has happened since then. It felt so good to be able to catch up again and talk about how things have changed. From navigating a global health crisis to making online co...
2020-05-2747 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast28. Q&A With Laura Horn and Susan Nethercote Part 1This week I have something a little different for you, I chat with fellow artist and educator Laura Horn in a Q&A answering each others questions on different aspects of our lives and businesses. It's such a meaty conversation that we've split it into 2 juicy episodes so listen out for part 2 next week.
We cover so many topics from juggling motherhood and art businesses to recovering from burn-out. I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode so enjoy!
Suse ox
LINKS
Check out my new e-course
2020-05-2747 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast27. Hear All About Our Free New Painting ChallengeWe are SO excited to be recording this episode. Not only are we face-to-face as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease in Australia, but Suse has finally launched her very first e-course! - ‘Painting As a Practice – Playful Classes in Mixed Media Painting Designed to Nurture You Authentic Style’
In Chapter 1 of this 3 part course (Chapters 2 and 3 are coming soon) you will learn all about Susan's personal approach to establishing a mixed media art practice.
This course launches on 1st June 2020 and IS NOW OPEN FOR PRE-SALE WITH THE 20% OFF CODE: PRACTICE20 UNITL 30TH MAY 2020
Suse o...
2020-05-1928 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast26. Putting Yourself Out There When You're Starting OutSo you've released your first collection of art, now what? This show explores some of the avenues to getting you're art seen by collectors, media and gallery reps.
I give my studio assistant Steph Wallace some tips including :
Making the most of her Instagram link
Building her bank of story telling imagery
When connecting with media would be most powerful
To exhibit or not to exhibit
I hope you enjoy the episode!
Suse ox
LINKS
Susan Nethercote:
Suse's Instagram
Suse's Facebook
2020-05-1227 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast25. Tips For Launching A Debut Painting CollectionThis week we get specific on sharing our experiences from pricing and sizing artwork and the mindset to embrace the challenges.
Launching a first collection of work for sale can be pretty daunting, we touch on:
'Soft' launching
Selling to friends and family
Sizes and prices that resonate
Embracing the wins
I hope you enjoy the episode!
Suse ox
People
Susan Nethercote:
Suse's Instagram
Suse's Facebook
Suse's education website
Suse's art website
Steph Wallace
www.stephwallaceart.com
2020-05-0534 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast24. Selling Artwork For The First TimeThis episode I catch up with my studio assistant Steph Wallace who has just released her first collections of paintings for sale.
We talk about the hot topic of her pricing model, options as to how and where to sell artwork as well as an update on my upcoming online course 'Painting As A Practice'.
I hope you're safe and well!
Suse xo
People
Susan Nethercote:
Suse's Instagram
Suse's Facebook
Suse's education website
Suse's art website
2020-04-2934 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast23. Technology I Use In My Art BusinessThis week's solo episode de-mystifies the tech tools I use in my business.
Technology has been one of the biggest challenges I've had to conquer in my business and it hasn't always been an easy journey. Hopefully I can spare you some of the tech-headaches (and sometimes melt-downs!) by sharing what has (and hasn't) worked for me.
It's a link-heavy episode so you can find everything I've mentioned in the show notes.
I hope you're safe and well and if you're listening as this episode goes live I hope you're staying home.
2020-04-2131 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast22. Fostering Creative Connection Through TechnologyThis episode contains a remote catch up with Laura Day my studio assistant. In this time of isolation we chat about how we've both taken our open studio events online. From a virtual tour of Suse's studio to a delivering workshops via Zoom we are embracing how technology can keep us connected, learning and inspired.
I also share the magic bullet to my mail provider headache: Spolier alert, it's Flodesk!
I hope you enjoy the episode.
Suse ox
Mentioned in This podcast:
Suse's playlist
Flodesk
D...
2020-04-1433 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast21. Navigating The Transition To A New Creative DreamHi, this is Susan Nethercote and welcome to episode 21 of the Studio Insider Art Podcast.
This week Steph and I talk about transitions, what happens when you’ve built a business around your creativity and want to shift lanes into a new creative dream? This is a juicy one for all the multi-passionate's out there
If you have a topic you’d like me to talk about or a question you’d like me to answer then head on over to my website www.susannethercote.com/podcast to let me know. I so look forward to receivi...
2020-04-0828 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast20. Art School Baggage UnpackedThis episode we are hearing how my studio assistant Steph has started a new painting practice and it's bringing up some emotional obstacles courtesy of her formal art training.
Whether formally trained or not, most of us have some preconceived ideas about what makes 'good' art. Listen on as I unpack this baggage and dispel some 'fine art' myths that hold us back from expressing ourselves freely as artists.
I hope you enjoy the episode and are staying safe and well,
Suse ox
Links:
Painting As A Practice on I...
2020-03-3130 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast19. Thriving Creatively Through CoronaAt the time of recording there's a lot of uncertainty in the world and many of us are in COVID19 lock down. In this episode we explore the creative possibilities in what may lie ahead in the coming weeks.
As we all attempt to make sense of what a rapidly changing world for us an our creativity and art businesses, Suse and Steph chat about the opportunities that have arisen by being forced to slow down. Including shifting focus to work on Suse's long awaited online classes and experiences.
Here's a taste of what the...
2020-03-2525 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast18. The Power Of Painting As A Practice Through Tough TimesIf you're tuning in when this episode goes live then we are in the midst of COVID 19 and the landscape looks significantly different to when this episode was recorded in Feb 2020.
Now more than ever we need art and joy in our lives. I hope this jovial episode and the Painting As A Practice movement brings that to you.
Listen on to find out more.
Suse ox
Links:
Painting As A Practice on Instagram
People
Susan Nethercote:
https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/
2020-03-1822 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast17. Preparing For An Open StudioWelcome to season! 2 We are launching straight into this fresh season without missing a beat with a round-table conversation about preparing for hosting an open studio.
Team Susan Nethercote are all hosting as part of the Ballarat Open Studios program in April 2020. Suse, Steph and Laura share what events they are hosting and the logistics in preparing for a successful event.
We talk about:
Prepping your space
presenting work for sale
Pricing
Insurance
running workshops
asking for help
If you are listening before the event runs we would love to meet you in...
2020-03-0932 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast16. Healing Through ArtThis is the final episode of season 1 and it’s a deeply personal one. Laura and I finally open up about our respective healing journeys and the role that our art has played for both of us on the road to recovery. Please be aware that this episode deals with themes of mental health and childhood trauma that may be triggering for some listeners Listen as we have a rich conversation about: Art as a spiritual medium The power of colour to heal That things are not always as they seem
“The thing that I’ve found with ar...
2020-03-0332 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast15. BONUS EPISODE Paint In Paris With SuseThis is a special bonus episode to share with you all the excitement of my Paris painting retreat which is coming up in May 2020
I talk with Steph about how it manifested it’s self and all the luscious experiences it contains.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
Suse xo
Find out more about Paris
People
Susan Nethercote:
https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/
https://www.facebook.com/susannethercoteart/
https://www.susannethercotestudio.com/
2020-02-2721 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast14. Finding The Balance Between Art That Sells And Art That Fills Your Creative CupIn this week's conversation you’ll discover that Laura’s exhibition opening has been and gone. We discuss various aspects of what her first solo exhibition experience revealed. We also talk about what to do when what your audience wants isn’t always what you’re yearning to create.
There’s also a quick dip into how to open yourself up for commissions.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
Suse XO
“our job as artists is to continue following those threads and allowing ourselves to explore.”
Blossoming 1...
2020-02-2436 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast13. Exhibition Hanging Tips From A Gallery OwnerThis week I’m introducing a new guest and team member Steph Wallace. Not only is Steph the owner of the amazing brand Mostly Miniature. But she also used to own an art gallery. She also happens to be the gorgeous woman editing this podcast, hi Steph, thank you!
Join us as we draw on Steph’s extensive knowledge to guide Laura through all the options as she plans the hanging of her exhibition. You’ll learn some hot-tips for presenting works on paper!
I hope you enjoy the episode!
xo Suse.
Hangi...
2020-02-1731 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast12. Naming and Digitizing ArtworkIn this episode I share my systems for digitally storing your work with some tried and tested tools for making this process easier. Laura and I also talk about naming paintings and collections.
I hope you enjoy the episode, Xo Suse.
Mentioned in this episode:
Lisa Congdon Art Inc
Dropbox
Prism Imaging
Artwork stock photography mock up example
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Squarespace
Fantasie Floral work & Botanical Abstract work
People
Susan Nethercote:
https://www.instagram.com/susan.netherc...
2020-02-1125 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast11. Pricing Your Work As An Emerging ArtistThis episode we ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing your work. As much as we would all love a magic bullet for this process there’s no simple answer to the question ‘How Much?’ when it’s time to price your work.
Join me as I help Laura along this tricky path and share some of my guiding principles.
Be clear on your pricing purpose
Pricing structures and thresholds
The power of a sale, confidence and social proof.
The cost of framing work and how that influences your pricing
Feel the priceles...
2020-02-0429 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast10. Technical Questions AnsweredThis episode we are getting technical and into the nerdy nitty-gritty of all aspects of finishing our work. From varnishing to questioning the conventions of signing and dating our work I spill the beans on all things practical for getting those finishing touches just right.
I've tried a lot of artists products for this process and I have shared some of my faves.
I hope you enjoy the episode,
XO Suze
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE
Supplies
3M mask
Golden varnishes
Liquitex varnishes
2020-01-2830 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast9. Let's Talk About Self-Sabotage.This week’s conversation examines self-sabotage and it’s attempts to derail our art practice.
We dive in to how it presents and how you can set up your creative space with the ambiance to nurture creative flow.
Leaning on your support network, including professional help when you’re feeling all the feelings
Having compassion for yourself when the going gets tough
Laura’s strategy for managing negative self-talk
Identifying where you’re self-sabotaging your art practice.
Using self-care practices to create structure.
I hope you enjoy the episode,
X Suze
...
2019-12-2429 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast8. 6 Tips For Overcoming Artist's AnxietyIn today's solo episode I talk about that particular brand of artists anxiety that we all experience from time to time. I'm sharing my top 6 tips for managing the unique challenges of being a professional artist and spoiler alert: They're all centered around having more compassion for yourself.
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE
People
Laura Day: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/
https://www.facebook.com/laura.day.73594
Susan Nethercote:
https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/
https://www.facebook.com/susannethercoteart/
2019-12-1726 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast7. Tackling the Challenging 'Mid-zone' of a paintingIn this episode we reveal how a time-lapse video can bring clarity, clues and mindfulness to the mid-zone of a painting process.
I share my feedback on one of Laura’s paintings and my strategies to help her move forward from a ‘thinking’ to ‘feeling’ space.
We talk about:
· Shifting the goal posts and learning how to loosen up when you’re used to creating more resolved art pieces.
· Trusting that the ‘history’ of the canvas will shine through and how to keep going even when you think you’ve stuffed it up.
2019-12-1023 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast6. Navigating Fear When You’re Feeling ‘Stuck’ In Your Art Practice.This episode is a juicy one! With her deadline looming, Laura shares how as she steps into the reality of her dream of becoming a professional artist it's beginning to feel uncomfortable.
I share my experiences with these feelings and dive into the paradigm shift I call the ‘up-leveling freak-out'.
I unleash my inner woo-woo and open up on my art as a spiritual practice. I share how painting with intuition has allowed me to trust the process and move through the fear. I also discuss how to take micro-actions when flashes of insight present th...
2019-12-0328 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast5. Respecting The Ebb And Flow In Your Art PracticeThis week I share some of the hard lessons I’ve learned along the way of my life and business, including how to respect the ebb and flow and why we shouldn’t ‘push through’ the hard parts.
Laura, my studio assistant, updates us on how ‘life happened’ and got in the way of her best laid creative plans to continue painting for her exhibition. We talk about re-framing the pressures around creating art and strategies to get the most out of your creative time..
The power of a deadline and why we should avoid putting them on ours...
2019-11-2728 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast4. Conquering The White Space Of The Canvas + Strategies For Self-Care when on a DeadlineToday we're checking in with Laura on her progress using Suse's tips from episode 1. We discuss how creating parameters around our work allows the creative spirit to enter a free-flowing zone.
You can also hear how an abundance mindset around our art supplies allows us the freedom to let loose.
I also touch on the physical health challenges faced by both Laura and I and share my strategies for looking after yourself when your body feels the strain of intensive creative output.
These include:
Changing up the physical position of your work.
2019-11-1928 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast3. How To 'Find Your Style' When Learning From OthersIn this episode Laura and I talk through the process of taking online or in-person classes and then translating that experience into your own artistic language.
We talk through several aspects of this process including:
Absorbing what's right for you and progress onward seeking your own style
Being present in your body and paying attention to what feels good, bringing an element of mindfulness to your practice
The Magnetism that occurs when your work is truly coming from you
Not intellectulising the process too much.
Accepting that there are no shortcuts and...
2019-11-1221 minSusan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast2. From Fashion Designer To Professional Artist - My Creative JourneyIn this episode Laura asks me about where it all began for me on my art journey. I talk about the winding road that led me to being a painter- from art history academic to fashion designer, to creative business consultant and and finally professional artist.
We also talk about how to maintain momentum as an artist and how to develop a consistent practice.
Laura also asks me about some book recommendations for emerging artists and I talk about three of my favourites. You’ll also learn about my philosophy on the value of a cons...
2019-11-0527 min
Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast1. Bringing a Body of Artwork to Completion.We're off and running with the Susan Nethercote Studio Insiders Art Podcast! So let's dive straight in.
In this episode I introduce artist Laura Day, an emerging abstract artist preparing for her first solo exhibition. Laura also happens to be my studio assistant and all-round beautiful human. Listen in as we delve into the questions this process raises and I guide her along this path of becoming a professional artist.
You can be sure we are tackling some of the big stuff in this podcast and we’re diving straight in to a big, multifaceted quest...
2019-10-2226 minThe Laura Horn Art Podcast57. Susan Nethercote - Why You Need to Make More ArtThis week’s conversation with Australian artist, Susan Nethercote, motivated me to get my paints out and start playing on a daily basis again!
Susan talks about the importance of ‘volume’ when it comes to art and the magic that happens when you work swiftly and feel your way through the process.
We also dig in deep with the business side of things and geek out over business structures, website platforms, email marketing providers and online course models.
It is all very timely as Susan has just launched not one but two new websit...
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