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2023-08-29
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Finding the Sweet Spot with Carlene Bronner [221]

Eight years ago, Carlene Bronner was told she had only 18 months to live. Luckily, that prognosis was wrong and today she joins Louise to discuss how the illness spurred her into new efforts with her art, and where those efforts led her. Carlene's journey has been remarkable and she now sells her artwork around the world. Our conversation covers the importance of play, the value of coming into alignment with yourself, and the importance of welcoming mistakes. Carlene is a true inspiration, so settle back and enjoy her wisdom.

You can join Louise's free taster course at this link https://www.louisefletcherart.com/free-course

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Carlene's website https://www.carlbronnerart.com/

Carlene on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carl.bronner_art/?hl=en

Jonathan Field TED talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlSCuXj3wEw

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2023-08-22
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Can you stop trying so hard? [220]

This week's solo episode finds Louise musing on a quote from the writer Cheryl Strayed, who describes how she found her way with her writing. Instead of trying to write an amazing book, she says she simply "surrendered to the idea of my mediocrity" and then started writing anyway. This phrase seems to capture so much of what it means to be an artist. If we stop striving to be better than we currently are, we are free to experiment and play and find our way. In the process, we may create something better than we ever thought possible.

Louise's free Find Your Joy taster course runs from September 1st to September 8th 2023 and you can sign up HERE

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Cheryl Strayed

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2023-08-15
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Learning from Two Masters of Their Craft [219]

This week we were inspired by two different creative documentaries to consider what we might learn from two rather unexpected masters of their craft; from developing a persona to where we look for outside validation. We discuss constructing in the process of creating, the benefit outside influences can bring - and when to say no! There are also practical suggestions about the benefit of keeping a scrapbook (or at least a record or your progress) and the pitfalls of only seeing one side of success.

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You can find the Wham documentary on Netflix and the Sinead O'Connor documentary is available in various places: In the UK it is on Sky or Now TV. In the US it is also available on Showtime. It?s also available as a paid one-off in Amazon Prime. You may have to google for listings in your part of the world. It?s called ?Nothing Compares.?

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2023-08-08
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Where Next? Creative Shifts & Changing Priorities [218]

What do you want from your art life? In this episode, Alice and Louise discuss the trials and joys of navigating through their own art careers. How do you know when it's time to change? And how do you find the courage to make that change, when there is no way of knowing the outcome? In this honest conversation, we emphasise the importance of reflection and self-awareness. If we don't regularly check in with ourselves, we can start to drift, or to be led by the needs and desires of others. Alternatively, we can become so overwhelmed by our many ideas, that we have no idea which path to take, or we can find ourselves pushing towards a goal that doesn't really align for us anymore. We hope this conversation inspires you to check in with yourself, just to make sure you're still heading in a direction that feels good to you.

Mentioned

Will Gompertz "See What You're Missing"

Fifteen-Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MykuvVwtXtQ

On the Verge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7rbMP6lx2k

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2023-08-01
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Finding Purpose in Your Art with Debbie Taylor-Kerman [217]

Debbie Taylor-Kerman is a New York-based artist who paints about the issues that most concern her. This week she joins Louise to discuss her life and her work. Debbie shares her formative experiences as a fish-out-of-water art student and explains how that time resonates in her work even today. Her early feelings of isolation and of never being "good enough" led her to a deep and abiding interest in issues of equality. She believes passionately that everyone is equal, no matter their race or gender or sexual orientation (or any other trait or quality that can be used to discriminate) and she makes art about this core value. Whether she is celebrating love of all kinds, or observing subway riders, or memorialising essential workers, Debbie is constantly exploring what it means to live in a diverse society. We know you'll find this an enlightening, inspiring and thought-provoking conversation.

Mentioned

Debbie's website https://www.debbietaylorkerman.com/

Debbie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debbietaylorkermanart/?hl=en

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2023-07-25
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Another Social Media Platform? [216]

This week, we share our thoughts on Meta's new social media platform Threads. Do you need to join? Do you have time to make the most of it? Is this something to help with your art career/business, or is it just a nice way of meeting new people and having interesting chats? Our conversation touches on introversion vs extroversion, the beauty of a platform with no algorithm, and the likely changes we can expect. If you're up for it, we recommend having a dabble with Threads - you might just find it really suits you :)

Mentioned

The 10% Happier Podcast https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast

The Daily Stoic Podcast https://dailystoic.com/podcast/

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Lewis Capaldi documentary on Netflix "How I'm Feeling Now"

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2023-07-18
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How is your summer looking? [215]

?I think, no, you're not a real artist. I think we can all agree, Alice is not a real artist because she doesn't want to draw villages."

And so it exists... amidst the every day trials of backache, family commitments we still carry around a load of rubbish ideas about what creativity looks like. So, today we are encouraging something different and asking "What does your should-free summer look like?"

It can be so easy to jump to the negative comparison rather than the self celebration and what with all the bossy ads on social media telling you you are doing everything wrong, today we are championing sticking two fingers up to that and honouring your own process, your own life, and your own need to step away at at times (and celebrating where we did just that! )

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Modern Love on Amazon Prime (especially Series 1 episode 7 !) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-Love-Season-1/dp/B0875ZRBGB

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2023-07-11
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Staying creative through times of change [214]

This week Louise is joined by Trayci Tompkins, a south African native who recently uprooted her life and her art practice and moved to the UK. As artists, many of us crave change and yet change can also derail us - especially when we don't take the time to understand and acknowledge just how much we have been affected. Change can leave us completely disconnected from the work we were making, and if we're not careful, we can find ourselves avoiding the studio altogether. In this conversation, we explore the role change often plays in creative blocks, discuss our own experiences of change, and share some of our tips for staying inspired during periods of upheaval.

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Trayci Tompkins on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/traycitompkins

Free 30 day trial of Art Tribe https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe

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2023-06-27
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To Show or Not to Show: The Artist's Dilemma [213]

This week, we?re discussing the benefits and challenges of showing our artwork, whether that is online or in person. Making art is a deeply personal experience but, for many of us, showing our work is also a vital part of the process. We made the work as a way of communicating something, and it's not communication unless someone else sees it. On the flip side, some artists shy away from exhibiting for a variety of reasons. In this conversation, we explore the benefits of showing our work and also the potential upsides of keeping it to ourselves. Our wide-ranging discussion covers artistic growth, purity of expression, vulnerability, and the ever-present fear of rejection. If you regularly exhibit, we hope our discussion offers food for thought, and if you don?t, maybe it will inspire you to have a go :)

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Alice's Time to Shine course https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/time-to-shine

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2023-06-20
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Making room for creativity [212]

Drowning in piles of paper? Find it hard to decide what you still need to keep in your studio...? Today we take a closer look into the psychology of your creative space with Helen Sanderson, author of The Secret Life of Clutter. With a creative background herself, Helen believes in our key strengths; we are resourceful and have a strong desire to gather - because that's often when we are inspired. But when yesterday's things start to impact your creative space in the NOW, that can be detrimental to how your work can develop.

Throw in whole host of unhelpful beliefs about creative identity thriving in a muddle and you have a recipe for clutter taking over. You'll get to hear Helen's thoughts about our homes being a Flight Deck, the links between decisions being made visible and the maturing process which can help you on this journey.

With a complex mix of efficiency and emotions, wanting to be stimulated while also having spaces which serve us, this is something we all approach with a variety of history and different process. You can find lots of resources and take the quiz on Helen's website:

www.helensanderson.com

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The Secret Life of Clutter (book) by Helen Sanderson

The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz

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2023-06-13
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Patience, Perspective, and the Benefit of Experience [211]

Alice and Louise are together for the first time in weeks and their arty catch-up turns into an exploration of the importance of honouring our own creative processes. This includes resting when necessary, but also understanding when you need to take action. When is it worthwhile to push a little, and to test out different ideas before settling on a direction? And how important is it to keep taking steps forward, even though you can't know where they are actually leading? We also cover the confidence that comes with experience - perhaps we no longer need to worry so much about "getting it right" because we've learned it will all work out OK anyway. This is quite a philosophical discussion, but we think it's one worth having.

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See Alice Sheridan at:

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2023-06-06
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Behind the Scenes of a Creative Life with Alice and Jo [210]

Well, hello and welcome to this rather different episode where Alice is put on the spot (gently!) by Jo McCarthy who works as a mentor for creatives - and also within Connected Artist Club (it's open now - but we close on 31st May, so don't delay!)

This conversation digs a bit deeper into what it really means to build a creative life... is it always easy? And if not, then why is it so important? ?How does she do it all? could actually be the wrong question - why does she do it all

We talk about a focus on relationships, not just transactional and documenting the messy parts of being an artist. Is that where the real work lies? What if it's not comfortable - how do you decide what to share?

And we finish with ideas for what would be on your vision board - and talk about sea-salted chocolate!

Connected Artist Club is open until 31st May 2023

Quick! You can join here now before we close! ?www.soulrocketstudio.com/may?

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Find Jo McCarthy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo_at_firain/

The Big Monthly Planner HERE on Amazon

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2023-05-30
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Are You Getting in Your Own Way? With Georgina Noel [209]

This week Louise is joined by mindset and business coach Georgina Noel. Georgina regularly works with artists who want to take their business (or their life) to the next level and she's here to drop some truth bombs on us! Our conversation centres around our mindset and the limiting beliefs we carry with us. Georgina walks us though some of the most common limiting beliefs she has seen in her artist clients, and also explains just how easy it can be to let some of those things go once we have recognised them.

For her part, Louise shares some of her personal experiences with limiting beliefs and how she has been able to move past them (plus the ones she still finds herself stuck on). The gnarly thing about limiting beliefs is that they are often subconscious. We are not even aware that we hold them OR we do recognise them, but we view them as facts rather than beliefs. Hopefully this episode will challenge you to check in with yourself and understand just where you might be holding yourself back.

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Georgina's website: https://www.georginanoel.com/

Georgina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georginanoeleft/

Inner Work podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inner-work/id1506024168

Connected Artist Club is open until 31st May 2023 at: www.soulrocketstudio.com/may

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2023-05-23
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Spin Off Sales Ideas with Robin Davisson [208]

Robin's aim is to subvert some of the traditional, outdated aspects of the art world that keep art out of reach for many and to make it more attainable for all. It didn't start out this way. In fact, it started (as for many of us) by taking over the end of a table and choosing just to create. Today Alice is talking with Washington DC artist Robin Davisson, and a member of the Connected Artist Club, about a career shift from science into art. She now has a shop-front store; StudioLab RD where the aim is to be inclusive and part of the community, nurturing connections and bringing people together. Her inventive approach has lead Robin beyond making and selling paintings on her website and in this episode she shares ideas from an Art Lovers Collective, to Art Parties and Salon evenings. How can you subvert what's the expected norm? We talk about making brave moves - and the minutae of getting it all done and figuring it out as you go. You can grab a free copy of the weekly planner template Robin mentions HERE FOR FREE . The Connected Artist Club is open until 31st May 2023. You can join other artists inside the membership and find out more about it here: ?FIND OUT MORE HERE? Mentioned Find out more about Robin on her website where you can find out about Art Parties or sign up for the Art Lovers? Collective www.robindavissonart.com or follow her on Instagram : @robindavissonart ?Your Brain on Art? by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross See Alice Sheridan at: ??????www.alicesheridan.com ?????? ??????@alicesheridanstudio?????? Find more about Louise Fletcher: ??????www.louisefletcherart.com?????? ??????@louisefletcher_art?????? Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

2023-05-16
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Making Your Own Luck [207]

Have you ever been worked really hard at something and then been told you were lucky to have it? This week, we're diving into the topic of luck - how much of what happens to us is simply good (or bad) fortune, and how much is within our control? Last week, guest artist Faye Bridgwater talked about the importance of being your own champion.

This week we're following up and exploring this idea of making your own luck. Is any successful person there by luck alone? Do "lucky" people get away with never having to work hard? And how much of what we see in others is true and how much is simply our own projection? We also touch on the idea of privilege, and on the importance of being honest about our own choices. We all have things we'd like to change - maybe this episode will help turn envy into action, or help you spot places where you are holding yourself back from creating your own "lucky" situations!

The Connected Artist Club is open during May

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Excerpt from copywriter Lewis Dalton Follow on Instagram for some no-nonsense and super helpful writing advice, alongside helping cats and the odd rant!

https://www.instagram.com/lew.dalton/

The Cotswolds https://www.cotswolds.com/

The White Chapel Gallery: Action, Gesture, Paint https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/exhibitions/action-gesture-paint-women-and-global-abstraction-1940-70/

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?????@alicesheridanstudio?????

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2023-05-09
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Be Your Own Champion - with Faye Bridgwater [206]

Today we hear from award winning south coast artist Faye Bridgwater. Faye makes bright, uplifting paintings from her home studio, but it hasn't always been this way.... At various steps over the last few years some bold moves have been needed. We talk about growing in to your own space and investing in yourself. While it's up to you to be your own advocate we also discuss how you can work to your own strengths by involving others to support different elements of being an artist. And we discuss a risky move Faye has made in attempt to reach a wider audience on the eve of Brighton's Artist Open Houses.

You can visit in person throughout May, or check the link below to discover a wealth of artists to explore online.

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Find Faye's website : https://www.fayebridgwater.com/

and on Instagram @faye_bridgwater

Brighton Artist Open Houses https://aoh.org.uk/

Faye Venue 1 : Understory : https://aoh.org.uk/house/may2023/faye-bridgwater-at-understory/

Faye Venue 2 : https://aoh.org.uk/house/may2023/faye-bridgwater-at-the-ballroom/

More:

Faye's blog about opening your home HERE

Prints from King and McGaw

https://www.kingandmcgaw.com/prints/faye-bridgwater

If you?re thinking of visiting Brighton

https://www.visitbrighton.com/

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2023-05-02
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How to Sell Your Art [205]

If you have ever wondered how to sell more art, this discussion is for you. This week, we dive into the topic of making sales in a discussion that touches on the importance of email marketing, the value of a good social media presence, and the need to reduce friction wherever possible. We both believe in the power of an effective launch, but we also believe that selling is not a one-time thing. The reality is that we are always selling ourselves and our work, and the only question is how well we do it. We share our secrets for ongoing marketing, including understanding our buyers; inviting people into our process; building relationships; and engaging people in conversation. We also discuss the need to constantly evaluate both our work and our sales strategies and agree on the importance of being remarkable.

If you're interested in selling more of your art, we hope our conversation inspires you to take some new actions.

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Uncanny podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0010x7c

Lessons in Chemistry https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lessons-Chemistry-Debut-Bonnie-Garmus/dp/0857528122

Nino Yuniardi https://nino.studio/

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2023-04-25
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Is Instagram twisting the way you show up for yourself - with Denise Gasser [204]

Alice first discovered Denise Gasser as she was sharing the challenges of making art as a mother with young children with her "Art After..." project. There was a refreshing honesty, which also showed up in this reel Denise filmed in her car which meant we finally connected to record this conversation about two ways social media could be impacting the way art is made.... what we see others do as markers of success, and our own need for validation which can lead us away from making our truest work.

But is Social Media the culprit? Or; comparison, insecurity, envy, lack of self worth?these are the culprits. Social media will challenge our resolve in these areas, but ultimately it?s up to us to manage our own experience and create healthy patterns that allow social media to be a tool for our benefit rather than a weapon of self destruction.

While this tool puts more power in the hands of artists to promote ourselves and thrive as artists without relying on the gatekeepers of the fine art world. Are you wielding this power? Or are you crumbling?

Let this conversation re-balance you (and yes there are issues with that word!) so you don?t lose yourself.

Watch the Reel that prompted this conversation: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Co8oHYirqUi/?hl=en

Mentioned:

Denise offers mentor sessions for artists through her website: www.denisegasser.com

Find her on Instagram: @denisegasserart

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

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2023-04-18
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Is there another way to look at this? [203]

This week, we're dealing with two seemingly unrelated topics, but actually they are both linked by a common idea. That link is the idea of looking at things from a different angle. A listener asks why she constantly moves between projects without ever finishing anything, and we suggest some questions to ask and some viewpoint shifts. Meanwhile, British artists Damien Hirst launched a new project which we initially found somewhat laughable, but which morphed into something else when we gave it some thought. We also share our recommendations for an inspiring podcast and a life-giving TV show. We hope this chat inspires you to perhaps look at something in a different way - there is always more than one viewpoint.

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The Spin-Off Podcast https://the-spin-off.captivate.fm/

Ted Lasso on Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy

Ted Lasso trailer on Youtube: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy

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2023-04-11
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Is it a Series? A Collection? Or just One Painting at a Time? [202]

This week, we answer a listener question about what it means to work in a series. What is the difference between a series and a collection? And what is a "body of work"? As we break down the idea of a series, we cover the importance of an initial idea or line of inquiry; the role of parameters; and some of the things that could define a series. As always, we come at this from slightly different angles, but hopefully we can clear up some misconceptions about what it means when an artists says he or she 'works in a series.'

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2023-04-04
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How to Handle Overwhelm [201]

This week, we tackle the topic of overwhelm. What causes it and how can we get past it? This is our second time talking about this subject, but it is fresh for us this week because Louise has just ridden the 'overwhelm wave.' We discuss how it feels to simply have too much to do and break down the difference between "real" and "perceived" overwhelm. We also discuss our coping strategies when life gets a little too hectic, including the value of outside perspectives; how you can use a brain dump to clear your head; and the questions to help guide you through times when you have a lot on your plate.

Feeling overwhelmed is probably something we've all experienced - we hope this chat helps if you're in that space... maybe with enough sensitivity we can even learn to pre-empt and reduce these times.

Mentioned:

Lucy Wyndham-Read fitness ?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCag7XoiJLutjBTsM0tAzUzg?

ToDoist tasks app ?https://todoist.com/home?

Our previous episode on this topic: Finding Time for Art and Dealing with Overwhelm [113]

Art Juice brings you honest, generous, and humorous conversations that will feed your creative soul and get you thinking with artists Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher.

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