artchatter with Gaynor Leverett-Jaques & Karen George
By artchatter
artchatter with Gaynor Leverett-Jaques & Karen GeorgeJul 06, 2021
51 - confidence, confidence, confidence
All the talk of confidence and resilience in Epic Epi #50 gave us pause for thought. So many of our (amazing) contributors wished they’d been more confident when they were younger or starting out in their art careers. YES! US TOO! We get it.
But how? How do we gain confidence? It’s all very well thinking it, but doing it is a different thing altogether. Luckily we have some ideas… if you have some too, we’d love to hear them.
Episode links:
Photo Credit by Robert Eklund on Unsplash
https://alicesheridan.com/artists/
https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk
Katie O’Brien 44AD artspace
https://www.instagram.com/polly.gough/
@ginabelfordart
https://www.unitedartspace.org
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
50 - fifty!
Well, to celebrate our 50th episode (FIFTIETH 😳 ) we invited artists we admire and love to do just that… tell us all something that they perhaps wish they’d known way back when.
We have been blown away by the generosity of the contributing artists and offer them a huge thank you for their kindness and words of advice. All are thought-provoking, inspiring, and speak to their experiences. We hope you gain insight and carry their words with you long after the episode airs.
Episode links:
Episode Artwork: Photo by Peri Stojnic on Unsplash
With thanks, appreciation and admiration to our generous contributing artists:
(in no particular order)
Róisín O’Farrell
@roisinofarrellart
roisinofarrell.com
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Sue Bulmer
@suebulmer
www.suebulmer.co.uk/about
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Louise Fletcher
@louisefletcher_art
Co-host Art Juice Podcast
www.louisefletcherart.com
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Alice Sheridan
@alicesheridanstudio
Co-host Art Juice Podcast
alicesheridan.com
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Jon Clayton
@_jonclaytonart
www.jonclayton-artist.com
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Barbara Reade
@bdreade_art
Co-host No Brush Required (instagram live)
barbarareade.com
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Tamara Grand
@tamaragrandart
tamaragrand.com
Co-host No Brush Required (instagram live)
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Julie Battisti
@juliebattisti
@faillikeanartist
Co-host Fail Like an Artist Podcast
www.juliebattisti.com
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Phoebe Gander
@phoebeganderart
@faillikeanartist
Co-host Fail Like an Artist Podcast
www.phoebegander.com
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Bron Jones
@bronjonesart
bronjonesart.com
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Gina Belford
@ginabelfordart
www.ginabelfordart.co.uk
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Gareth Edwards
@garethedwardsartist
www.garethedwardsartist.co.uk
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Michelle Lloyd
@unitedartspace
Host of Your Art Matters Podcast
www.unitedartspace.org
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Mary Price
@artistintheshed
artistintheshed.com
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Susan McCreevy
@susanmcreevyartist
www.susanmccreevy.com
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About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art
@karengeorgeart on instagram
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
@gaynorljart on instagram
www.gaynorljart.com/
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
49 - what if?
We wander through alll the thoughts, but yet again, agree, in conclusion, that art is the best field…and we mix our own shade of juicy green.
@stiffybags
@sarahboden
Connected artist club alicesheridan.com/artists/
United artspace www.unitedartspace.org
Louise Fletcher www.louisefletcherart.com
Róisín O’Farrell roisinofarrell.com
Visual Artist Association visual-artists.org @official_lepetitcochon
@fayebridgwater
@shakespearetotterdown
@anorakcat
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
48 - putting your art out there (and how to stay safe about it)
Okay, you’ve done the work, painted your socks off, set up on social media, prepped allll the things, booked a venue and you’re ready to chat to the public about it… and ohhhh my crikey, however lovely, they can be an odd bunch. What NOW?
This week Karen and Gaynor share the highlights, pitfalls and the *sideeye* moments they’ve experienced… tell us yours?!
If you enjoy our chat, please do leave us a review, hit the follow button and share us on social media… thank you ;)
Episode Links:
@squareclub
@swanartworks
@faillikeanartist - copying
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
47 - game plans
What’s your game plan? Soooooo are you just going with the flow, manifesting like a master or do you meticulously follow a structured plan that’s guiding your every move? Karen and Gaynor are on different sides of the spectrum… Karen has it all written down and while Gaynor appears to be winging it, there are actually some similarities after all.
Tell us your plan-what’s working for you?
As always, many thanks for listening, we’d grateful if you’d follow the podcast and share on social media if you’ve enjoyed our chat x
Episode Links:
Image credit: Deva Darshan on Unsplash
@unitedartspace Best Year Yet: United Art Space Hub https://www.unitedartspace.org
Thriving Artists - Amanda Heath Art https://ta-bs.com
Open Exhibition competition entries OLIST https://theolist.oess1.uk
Starving Artists https://www.starvingartists.studio/
Home retreat:
Tamara Grand https://tamaragrand.com
Sue Bulmer https://www.suebulmer.co.uk
100 day project. https://www.the100dayproject.org
Square club https://www.thesquareclub.com
CVP Nicholas Wilton https://www.art2life.com
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
46 - on critiques and criticisms
Are you your own worst critic? Ever asked for an opinion and instantly regretted it?
This week Karen and Gaynor discuss the critical eye…when it’s useful and when it’s a confidence zapper, with thanks to our lovely listener and friend @helengrace.artist for the question… what a subject!
If you enjoy artchatter let others know by sharing, or hitting the follow button on the podcast- and in keeping with this week’s subject, you get to critique or criticise if you review ;)
Episode links:
Photo credit Nick Fewings on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/@jannerboy62
@annamazzottafineart
@sarahbodenart
@studio74contemporaryart
@fayebridgewater
@helengrace.artist
@rachael.johnson20art
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
45 - joining in
Are you a course junkie, a joiner-in, a membership lover, have a love of alllll communities?
This time we work out what works - Karen, as you’d maybe guess, is a considered member of groups, is the founder of an arts trail which is in its 10th year and offers sell out in-person workshops. Conversely Gaynor joins everything, but has a reluctance to engage fully…
Which are you? Do you value community? Do you WANT community? One thing is for sure artists by nature are very giving and generous.
Episode Links:
Image credit to Susan Holt Simpson on Unsplash.com
Workshops and courses:
Intuitive Abstract Art with Gina Belford
Karen George Art workshops https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/workshops-karen-george-art-731236.html
Róisín O’Farrell https://roisinofarrell.com
Creative Visionary Program https://www.art2life.com
Oil and Cold Wax Academy https://coldwaxacademy.com
Alice Sheridan Connected Artists
https://instagram.com/faillikeanartist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Mary Price @artistintheshed
The100DayProject.org https://www.the100dayproject.org
#100dayproject. @dothe100dayproject
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
44 - books, covers, artists and others
Do you make assumptions? Do people make assumptions about you? Can you tell who someone is and what they do at first glance?
Okay, so this week we chat about lots of things we consider fact, but in reality, we’re not our own market, maybe we should chat to everyone without prejudging… and you’ll never know what could happen. Let us know what you think!
As alway, please do subscribe, share and leave us a comment!
Episode Links:
Image credit goes to Kenny Eliason on Unsplash
The sky landscape artist of the year
Ann Stone
About the podcast Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
43 - overcoming overwhelm
Sometimes we slip. Sometimes we slip up. Our creative time gets disrupted and we slide into the ditch. It’s about finding our way out to overcoming the banana skins life throws in our way.
We had an absolutely amazing annual planning session in our accountability group. It was great, we were all fired up, raring to go on little steps to grow big leaps - except Karen is in painting mode. She lost her focus and got lost in coffee and cake. We find out how she dealt with it, overcame it and found her painting mojo. (Spoiler alert: the cake didn’t make the situation better!)
Join us as once again we ponder the ups and downs of life as an artist, the good the bad and the cake moments.
If you enjoy artchatter please do subscribe and share with others in your community.
You‘re also welcome to subscribe to Gaynor‘s pondering newsletter and Karen’s monthly studio news.
Episode Links:
How to fail like an artist - Phoebe Gander
@taraleaver
@suebulmer
Cover Credit: Louis Hansel on Unsplash
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
42 - work in progress
Whilst Karen is tucked away in her studio splashing all the paint around, ready for a solo show, Gaynor is planning and thinking and collecting thoughts. We have different motivations - in fact we are such opposites we really do complement each other! Which are you… How do you work?
Do you follow us on Instagram? Have you signed up for Karen’s studio news or Gaynor’s monthly newsletter?
Maybe there’s a topic you’d like us to chat about… get in touch we’re always happy to hear from you.
Episode Links:
Cover Photo : Markus Winkler on Unsplash
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1550180325
Michelle Lloyd United Artspace
https://www.unitedartspace.org
Video of Sharon Griffin in conversation with Michelle Lloyd
https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
@taraleaver on Instagram #21daysinmyartlife
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
41 - first steps into 2023
Woo hoo 2023 here we come. Challenges. Goals. Plans. Oh dear lawd we’re exhausted already! How about small steps? Shall we be gentle and steady? Yeah, you with us… phew! ;)
Episode Links:
Image credit to: Miguel A Amutio on Unsplash
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
40 - it takes a village to raise an artist
39 - change!
Whether it’s a deliberate plan to Move On or a gradual evolution, we all make changes. To our practice, to our selves, to the way we see things.
It’s interesting to look back and assess how far we’ve travelled-what’s worked… what hasn’t! Do we plan it, or do we just flit like butterflies until we find what suits us?
Episode Links
Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash
Studio44ad Bath Humbug
The Square Club
Totterdown The Kane Gallery
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
38 - winning
In this world of harsh realities some things are universally true. Like small victories. They may be small but they be mighty to misquote the great man himself (Shakespeare not a deity!). Every little win matters... they stack up to huge and often monumental moments. so let's count 'em all.
Make them all matter. Tick those boxes. Give yourself a pat on the back. You're here. We're here. That's the first win!
Episode Links
Artwork: by jevens julian on Unsplash
Helen Perry (Just Bloody Post It Podcast)
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
37 - we can do whatever we can do
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Episode Links:
Episode Artwork: Kyle Glenn on Unsplash
Jodie King "dance of opposites"
Elizabeth Day in conversation with Greta Thunberg
Studio44 AD
Connected Artists Club - Alice Sheridan
Kate Westcott
Anna F MacDonald
Art Juice
Wordle
Worldle (World Guesses)
Stiffy Bags
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
36 - adventures in motivation
As artists, creatives, makers, most of us work alone. We have studio space, a kitchen table, a spare room to use. It's all set up nicely and we Go For It. To start with it's all very exciting, then we discover that other tasks grab our time... so how do we stay motivated? What keeps us in some sort of routine when we have no one to check we're working? What happens when we're tired, below par? We keep on keeping on.
In this week's podcast we chat about tips, ideas, people and podcasts that have worked for us to keep us motivated when our energy and spark dips.
If you enjoy your time with us, please hit the follow button, share with friends and let us know.
Episode Links:
Artwork Credit: Geri Forsaith on Unsplash
Tamara Grand
Susan McCreavy
100 Day Project
Art Juice
Anna F MacDonald
Nick Wilton Art2Life
Your Art Matters
Windowsill Chats
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
35 - versatility
“Oh, you’re an artist?” they say. “Must be nice, playing with paint all day” 🤐
Shall we explain the things we do? The prepping, the social media, the art fairs, the networking, the accounting, the… everything.
One thing we do know: Artists are amazing and creative AND versatile! Let's discuss how we navigate ALL the things without becoming overwhelmed or giving up.
Episode links:
Cover credit - Sandie Clarke on Unsplash
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques Art https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
34 - reset, refresh, refocus
Okay, summer is well and truly over... autumn (the pretty season) is officially here. Rich golds, falling leaves, bracing walks, hygge, fresh thinking, new plans. Fresh thinking? New plans? Ohhhh yes. This back to school vibe brings the opportunity to have a little rethink, update schedules and plan work as we scurry to our studios or hit the art trails.
It's time to consider what we want from the last quarter of the year and building new practices into our routines if we need to. How exciting!
Join Karen and Gaynor as we consider what we want and how we embrace the new, glorious season and the promise it brings.
Episode image by Chase Clark on Unsplash
Links
Sophie Piddock (DiscoandFishDesigns)
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
33 - putting yourself forward
32 - inspiration
Recently when Karen was playing catch up on Laura Horn, she had a moment of realisation... she needed to check out her mood board. First question: Mood board or inspiration board? Next question, where to keep it, what to put on it? Colours, postcards, sketches... oh yeah we thought it through. Refresh time = fun!
Episode Links:
Photo by Elena Baidak on Unsplash
https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk/
http://www.clevedonartclub.co.uk/
https://www.susannahcrookart.com/
https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
31 - artists abroad (& closer to home)
We are giddy as the proverbial kippers today! Karen's been sketching, holidaying and dancing at a wedding (there may have been wine). Gaynor has been painting...finally there's a little gap to focus and really enjoy the studio time. SO, what are we prepping for? Art trail season... we dare you to get involved wherever you are!
Photo Credit: Ilnur Kalimullin on Unsplash
Links:
Helen Swan Artist (yarn bomber)
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
30 - summer plans
29 - finding the lesson
You've done the work, turned up to the event, set up in the searing heat or the pouring rain. Your display, exhibition, stand (tick appropriate) looks amazing. Your chest swells with pride that you've made it, you charge up your payment machine, check your phone speaks to it.
YOU ARE READY, open up the doors ...and wait.
So, after all that, what do you do when the sales are a bit slow, footfall is quiet - or non-existent? Well, let's talk about that. Good or sloooooow, there's always something to do better for next time; it's time to analyse.
Thanks so much to everyone for sharing the podcast. We'd love it if you'd share and follow so other arty types find us too.
Links
artwork credit: Photo by Piret Ilver on Unsplash
Gina Belford https://www.ginabelfordart.co.uk/
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life! You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com @gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
28 - a hammock of one's own
Phew! Well, we're back. We hope you enjoyed the recommedations we offered last week. While we're on the subject, do let us know if you have any tips on what we should all be listening to (as well as artchatter of course!).
So, thiiiiiis week, Karen and I are chattering on the back of taking part in an arts trail in Bristol. Good lawwwd our (my!) insecurities rose to the fore, (the smack of imposter syndrome hit hard and OMG everyone else is soooo talented!) and we really had to take it one step at a time and embrace the support of friends (old and new). Which once again flags up the absolute necessity of building your own community... it really is important! Spoiler alert: it was lovely!
Image credit: Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash
This week's links:
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
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Oooops!
We do, however have some sweet, sweet recommendations for you.
Helen Perry - Just Bloody Post It www.helen-perry.co.uk/the-just-bloody-post-it-podcast/
The Savvy Painter savvypainter.com/podcast/
No Brush Required - Tamara Grand Art www.instagram.com/tamaragrandart/
and of course, you can access back episodes of artchatter!
27 - works that grab
We all seriously love having a good old scroll through social media. As artists instagram can be addictive... very addictive as we see all the reels and pretty pics go floating up on our screens. But, what makes you stop? Who halts you in your tracks and grabs your attention? For us, it can be something so very different to what we would paint ourselves.
Episode Artwork - Rodion Kutsaev on Unsplash.com
Episode Links
Tewkesbury Art Studios (Jane Clatworthy)
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painty life!
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
26 - the paths we take to get there
Is it serendipity? The people we meet, the roads we cross all lead to where we are now. Friends guide us, our heart strings tug us and we dance our way, somehow, to where we’re meant to be. If we're lucky. Many artists find their way back to working in a creative space after taking a ‘sensible option’ at some point. How did you get here or is it still a long-held dream?
We decided to have a little think about the moments that pushed us forward, the times we were braver than our 15-year-old-selves ever thought we could be. Little moments have big consequences...hopefully we all make them matter.
Episode Artwork: Dane Deaner on Unsplash
Episode Links:
This podcast was born from the idea of sharing, creating community and offering up the challenges and gifts offered by working as full-time artists; Karen George and Gaynor Leverett-Jaques live and work in the West Country of the UK. Karen paints semi-abstracted landscapes and teaches art via her workshops. Gaynor is an abstract artist, an alum of Nicholas Wilton's Creative Visionary Program and offers mentoring to artists trying to find their next step. Find out more about the artists on their respective websites and you can follow on instagram if you would like to know what they get up to each week.
Thanks, as always to our podcast editor, sound engineer and all round love Ben Leverett-Jaques
Opening and closing music original 'Strangler Fig' Written and performed by Ben Leverett-Jaques
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25 - the red thread of fate
It's what we have done during May, the whole month and boyyyy have we discovered lots! One thing is for sure, people are nicer, kinder and more open than you think. This is an acurate account of the life of a pop up gallery, however, like childbirth we may forget the bad bits quicker than we'd imagine!
Links:
The Design Trust
a-n The Artists Information Company
With thanks to Willow Bicknell
Karen George Art
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques Art
Thanks, as always to our podcast editor, sound engineer and all round love Ben Leverett-Jaques
Opening and closing music original 'Strangler Fig' Written and performed by Ben Leverett-Jaques
24 - the eye of the beholder
A blog by the Stephanie Gibson, posted on Instagram prompted a question and conversation. Why buy original art? It's worth taking a look at Stephanie's original blog post, as its so considered and insightful. Understanding the reasons could lead to us to understand our clients and potential clients more clearly. We’ve pondered and chatted, of course, but you may well have other ideas.
Links:
Episode Image Credit: Laura Louise Grimsley on Unsplash
With thanks to Stephanie Gibson Art
Jo Eddleston Glass
Celia Smith
Juliet Fleming
Polly Gough
Mariette Voke
Just a Card.
Karen George www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music: ‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always) Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
23 - the art of wild abandon
What are you doing, is your journey an easy one, (is it ever?!) or do you change direction often? It’s good for us to push ourselves, take the path less travelled and out of our comfort zone. Maybe. We talk experimenting, experiences, the value of mistakes and the lessons we can learn from children.
Image credit: Artem Maltsey on Unsplash.com
Laura Horn www.laurahornart.com/podcasts
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
22 - flex & flexibility
Just how flexible do we need to be as artists? There's a LOT to adapt to on a regular basis. Things change, times change, we change, hopefully we learn and grow. But how? Usually we have people who inpsire us, whether we know them or not! Are we reactive or proactive..? Well, that depends. Sometimes we just have to be flexible and make the most of things, sometimes we want to change things up. How do we get along in this solitary business? Well, we celebrate others, we flex, we grow, we support and oh boyyyy do we need to grab opportunities when they randomly pop up!
If you enjoy artchatter, do feel free to subscribe as it helps others to find us. Thanks!
Episode Cover Photo credit: Rawan Yasser on unsplash.com
Links:
Borrow Box https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/borrowbox-library/id562843562
Art Juice https://podcast.app/art-juice-a-podcast-for-artists-creatives-and-art-lovers-p620760/
The Story of Art Without Men Katy Hessel https://www.thegreatwomenartists.com/
Karen George www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music: ‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always) Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4 *
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
21 - pop-up plans
What to do when things don’t go to plan? Be grateful for the upgrade of course! Things that go wrong can turn easily to opportunity, giggles or happy mistakes. Don’t believe us? There’s a lovely cliché about silver linings which we reckon is just how lovely life can be. ( No one’s turned into Pollyanna!) let us know what you think. If you’re enjoying artchatter don’t forget to subscribe!
Episode Cover
Photo credit: Jessica Ruscello on Unsplash
Links:
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter •
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
20 - the brand that feeds you
Episode Cover
Photo credit: insung.yoon on unsplash.com
Links:
www.thedesigntrust.co.uk
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
19 - olympian goals and mentorship
18 - challenges and inspiration
What inspires you? People, artists, workshops, landscape…all of the above? Hopefully some of what gets us painting inspires you too. Stepping out of our comfort zones definitely helps, and we find other people doing well gives us something to smile about.
Image credit : Yannis Papanastasopoulos on Unsplash.com.
Links:
Art2Life free workshop (Nicholas Wilton)
Your artchatter hosts, Karen and Gaynor are working artists who live in the English West Country. You can find out more about them and their work on their websites. Links below
Karen George www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music: ‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques
Editing: (with thanks always) Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4 *
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
17 - money matters
Money. We LOVE it, but we all too often squirm when the subject comes up. Ohhh the discomfort of talking prices with clients, asking for the true value of a piece, or just making it easier to buy. *sigh* Let's face it, most of us need a rethink. We've got some ideas.
Cover image credit: Fabian Blank on Unsplash
Links:
Your co-hosts of artchatter are Karen George and Gaynor Leverett-Jaques, two living, breathing, and happily working artists in south west England. If you'd like to know more about them, see what they look like or take a peek at their work, then feel free to browse their websites. They're also on social media - mainly instagram, but also facebook and pinterest; @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart everywhere.
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
16 - visibility
Okay, put on your dancing shoes and sing it with me… 🎵🎶🎼 Let’s get visible, visible, let’s get visible… 🎶🎵🎼🎤 (it’s bad when you need a youtube ref for young ‘uns to get the joke!)
The Man in the Arena
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
April 23 1910, Theodore Roosevelt
Episode Links:
Brené Brown Ted Talk
Kate Marshall Ceramics
Sam Ball Serendipity Happens
anorakcat
Virginia Kerr
Episode image credit: Taylor Simpson on Unsplash.com
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
artchatter.blog
• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
• Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
15 - new year's juicy targets
Some reflection and looking to our best year yet. 2022, bring it on!
Episode Cover
Photo credit: Markus Winkler on Unsplash
Links:
Susan McCreevy Artist
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
• Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
• Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
14 - value and evaluation
What did we learn this year? Somethiiiiiinggg… maybe?! In reality, more than we all think. Time to take stock and celebrate every little thing.
Links:
Virginia Kerr - Instagram Expert
https://instagram.com/thisisvirginiakerr?utm_medium=copy_link
Gareth Edwards Artist
Róisín O’Farrell
Episode Cover Photo credit: Nick Page on Unsplash
Karen George www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
• Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
13 - 44AD, exhibition prep & community
When your podcast editor writes the note “there's a bunch of artists' names in this one, have fun lol” you know it’s a goodie!
What can we say? We’re suckers for an artist community! Also, we chat about our thoughts, attitudes and plans for showing in a group.
http://www.44ad.net/
Episode Cover credit: Katie O’Brien at 44AD artspace
Links:
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter •
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
artchatter.blog
artchatter archives on YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
12 - painting abstract landscapes - gareth edwards and kate reeve-edwards
A book, you say?! Yup. Yup. It’s a gem, you’ll want to know what you’re missing and get your hands on a copy!
“Painting Abstract Landscapes by father-and-daughter-duo Gareth Edwards and Kate Reeve-Edwards. This haunting book draws on the technical, historical and psychological aspects of abstract painting to help the reader develop their own intensely personal paintings.”
Gareth Edwards has been a professional abstract landscape painter for over twenty-five years and has developed an effective and individual approach. He is an elected RAW academian, a long-term resident of St Ives' historic Porthmeor Studios, and a prominent member of the Newlyn Society of Artists. He work is exhibited and sold throughout the world.
Gareth Edwards' daughter, Kate Reeve-Edwards is a professional writer and runs her own art writing business, Cultural Capital Arts.
Book Events:
The Chelsea Arts Society has limited spaces left for non-members to attend if you would like to attend the Chelsea launch get in touch with Kate via culturalcapitalarts@gmail.com
Book signing at St Ives Bookseller – 9th December
https://www.garethedwardsartist.co.uk/
https://www.culturalcapitalarts.co.uk
Episode Cover
Photo credit: Gareth Edwards
Other Links:
https://artchatter.blog
artchatter archives on YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
11 - the joy of painting
Art, painting, creating. Why can’t everyone do it? Why can’t everyone enjoy it? Well, we think anyone can, everyone should. To quote a famous* “We can do whatever we can do”
Let‘s see if we make sense to you too!
*famous maybe only to his family Nathan Lawrence Esq 😉
links that decided not to work… so do copy and paste!
44AD artspace
http://www.44ad.net/
Episode Cover
Photo credit: Alexandru – Bogdan Ghita on Unsplash.com
Standard Links:
artchatter.blog
https://artchatter.blog
artchatter archives on YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
10 - home is where the art is
Soooo, where do you art?
The hard won corner of a kitchen table, a beautiful sunlit studio overlooking the rooftops of an exotic city… or in a custom-built garden room? Nothing is ever perfect, but they’re all precious.
We’re artchattering about the benefits of our spaces, no matter what they look like. Where’s yours?
https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk/2021-arts-trail.html
Regular Links
https://artchatter.blog
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Episode image: Umanoide on Unsplash
09 - state of the art
Is it really all about painting, creating, drawing… what do we actually need to be artists or creatives? Talent, dedication, passsssion… yeah. But more.
It can be quite disconcerting to realise we may now need to be accountants, teachers, orators, publicists…blah blah and only then can we Do The Thing and sell the work. Maybe, just maybe, we know more than we realise. We can do it ;) We all have past experiences we can piece together to make it all work.
Links:
artchatter archives on YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
Photo credit: Lydia Tallent on Unsplash
08 - finding a balance
Ohhh boy… if you’re anything like us life is a constant whirl of to-do lists and maybe even ‘oh no, I’m late again lists‘ (reference: Gaynor). Think finding a work/life balance is sooo 90s? Think again. Let’s get our hammocks out, find a way through the daily chaos, shall we? Join Karen and Gaynor as they try to stop and smell the roses (irl and metaphorically!).
Find out more about Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George.
Links: artchatter.blog artchatter archives on YouTube
Original Music: ‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques
Editing: (with thanks always) Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Artchatter on Apple Podcast
Artchatter on Overcast Podcast
Episode Cover Photo credit: Austin Schmid on Unsplash
07 - inspirations & advice
06 - a post-exhibition retrospective
Episode Links: 44AD artspace www.44ad.net/
Episode Cover Photo credit: Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash
Links:
artchatter.blog artchatter.blog
artchatter archives on YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
Karen George www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music: ‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always) Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
05 - making the best of it
https://www.russellhughesart.co.uk
-Russell Hughes Instagram instagram
Links:
artchatter.blog
artchatter archives on YouTube
https://youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
Karen George
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
04 - planning exhibitions
Links:
artchatter.blog
artchatter.blog
artchatter archives on YouTube
youtube.com/channel/UCg5dY70okTJZLLkWGwbJY_g
Karen George
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.gaynorljart.com
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques soundcloud.app.goo.gl/BnJ845vPByXFhCJX6
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter •
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artchatter/id1577548411?uo=4
* Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1577548411
03- accountabilibuddies*
Accountability? but we’re artists!
Artists work alone (mostly) so how do we all find a way of staying motivated, keeping on task, which we, as a collective, by reputation, aren’t always the best at... ugh bad grammar, but you get the point! This week you get to eavesdrop on a real life accountability call. We’d like you to meet Gina, the third amigo!
accountabilibuddies* fans of the Simpsons will understand.
Zöe Dean @zoezoestudios
Karen’s workshops, sketchbooks and of course, artworks
Gaynor’s artworks
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
02 - arty types are so supportive
The artist community is a large, wonderful and welcoming place to be. But where to start…how to find your clan? Karen and Gaynor chatter about how they access support to help work, rest and learn. Arty types really are the best of us!
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artchatter vlog archive on YouTube
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Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
01 - from blog to vlog to podcast
So… from blog to vlog to podcast. Why? There are good reasons.
This week Karen and Gaynor chatter about how they keep track of life, business and fit a bit of painting in, too. Of course, they also explain why they’re here.
Links:
Original Music:
‘Strangler Fig’ Ben Leverett-Jaques
Editing: (with thanks always)
Ben Leverett-Jaques @low_cinnabar on Twitter
welcome to artchatter
Welcome to the artchatter podcast, a fortnightly window into the working lives of two artists, Karen George and Gaynor Leverett-Jaques. Join us for our chats as we mix up friendship and art; an inspiration for artists and art lovers alike.