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.
Gahhhhh it's the 100th episode of artchatter. Who knew? So here we are doing something a little different in celebration. Three-ish years, two artists and one question for four (technically five, but for aesthetics) people who inspire us… What's the question? Simple. Did you have a pivotal moment in your career?A significant moment where something clicked, you grabbed an opportunity or had a realisation that you were on to something. Conversely, when you finally decided things had to change. Although everyone had a different story and perspective, there are so many relatable feelings and emotions for all of us.Once again we would like to thank the lovely women who shared their moments. We've watched them online for such a long time, and all feel like we know them, so it's lovely to hear from them
The idea that "we are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with" is a commonly attributed quote, often associated with motivational speaker Jim Rohn, highlighting the significant influence our social circle has on our lives.This begs the question… who do we turn to when we feel stuck? what makes the difference between a good day and a bad day when we're constantly facing challenges or our work is frustrating us? Oftentimes, it's attitude, but sometimes the people we turn to can lift us, inspire us or, unfortunately, deflate us! We have an infinite capacity for resilience and to grow-as humans, as artists, as business owners. Obstacles will happen whether we're smiling or angry, life will always throw us curve balls, but how we decide they will be tackled is up to us. As always, we have thoughts! Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact Links and mentions:Photo by Josue Michel on UnsplashLouise Fletcher Art Tribe Alice Sheridan Connected Artist ClubSue Bulmer @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart@artchatterpodcast About the podcastGaynor 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 and their work 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 instagramGaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ (https://www.gaynorljart.com/)@gaynorljart on instagramThanks 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
We talk about pushing ourselves and stepping out of comfort zones, but how does that look, in reality? How do we know it's a success and use what we learn from each new experience? No matter what we try, it's a win. We get to learn or we get to grow, right? Episode 98 brings the joy of exhibiting somewhere new, and the win of realising it's all a bit much! Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by Victor on Unsplash@theotherartfair@raemelodyart@aawatson_art@sophiedunster_artist@fionac.nyc@karen_turner_artist @veredbrett@rebeccatuckerpaintings@nicolerose_design_and_art@keiko.yanagi@_naokikawano_@feedicksonreidartist@mike_thebridge_art@billbaileyofficial extraordinary portraits @chatterbox_mediahttps://what3words.com @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart@artchatterpodcastAbout the podcastGaynor 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 and their work 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 instagramGaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/@gaynorljart on instagramThanks 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
The sun is shining-we are energised! Woo hoo… let's get sorted, find our sketchbooks and get painting. We are emerging from hibernation and ready to have inspiration land on us. Now the season is turning we're topping up the vitamin D, getting with the season and flourishing. You ready? Come join us, let's do this! Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by on Unsplash @kvhs_@visualartistsass@kirstygallagher@suebulmer@annafmacdonald@organisedartist@theotherartfair@raemelodyart@karengeorgeart @ginabelfordart@gaynorljart@artchatterpodcastAbout the podcastGaynor 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 and their work 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 instagramGaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/@gaynorljart on instagramThanks 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-treeGaynor Leverett-Jaqueswww.gaynorljart.com
The beginning of 2025 feels like three years ago. We wrote plans, set intentions, made lists and away we all went. Now it's edging toward spring and we're plodding on and wondering why we're doing what we're doing. Erm, what's the point again? Now's the time to have a little reset, reread the plans and decide if we were having a mad moment or we need to tweak and realign. Need some inspiration to get your mojo back? We've got you. Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash I've seen women insist on cleaning everything in the house before they could sit down to write... and you know it's a funny thing about housecleaning... it never comes to an end. Perfect way to stop a woman. A woman must be careful to not allow over-responsibility (or over-respectabilty) to steal her necessary creative rests, riffs, and raptures. She simply must put her foot down and say no to half of what she believes she "should" be doing. Art is not meant to be created in stolen moments only.Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the WolvesFour Thousand Weeks Oliver Burkman @theotherartfair@raemelodyart@karengeorgeart @ginabelfordart@gaynorljart@artchatterpodcast About the podcastGaynor 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 and their work 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 instagramGaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/@gaynorljart on instagramThanks 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
It's such an icky word to many artists - selling. Why? We need to get over ourselves and let people who like our work, admire our ethos or want to start collecting see it, know it's for sale and actually have the opportunity to buy it! But how, you ask? Karen has seen some inspiring stuff lately, and Gaynor has opinions. So here are some ideas to start off your thoughts process. Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails aka The Ripple Effect https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash More Sales Please by Sara Dalrymple @saleswithsaraLennon @stopthestarvingartisthttps://www.stopthestarvingartist.com@inspiredtowriteAmie McNee@bronjonesart @raemelodyart@karengeorgeart @ginabelfordart@gaynorljart@artchatterpodcastAbout the podcastGaynor 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 and their work 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 instagramGaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/@gaynorljart on instagramThanks 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
It's easy to play it safe, to always rely on routine, but what if we feel the niggle to change things up? When we start to feel stale in life, in work, in paintings… how do we step outside of our comfort zone without traumatising ourselves? As always you're invited to join the conversation on social media @artchatterpodcast or comment on the podcast wherever you listen. Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact Links and mentions: Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash @gabriellabuckingham @karengeorgeart @ginabelfordart Big Magic - @Elizabeth_Gilbert_writer Reading Spa - MrB's Emporium @mrbsemporium Wintering - Katherine May Mary Price @artistintheshed Sue Bulmer @suebulmer Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals Oliver Burkeman @artchatterpodcast please follow us on Instagram 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
We're starting 2025 gently. Instead of signing up for all the workshops, courses and reinventing ourselves, (which, lets face it, are all incredibly tempting) we're merely choosing a word to guide us, provide a reminder of what we want and pull us back to our chosen path when we get sidetracked. What did we choose? It's not a surprise that they're very different, but maybe our intentions are similar. Have you selected a word of the year? Tell us what it is, and why. As always you're invited to join the conversation on social media @artchatterpodcast or comment on the podcast wherever you listen. Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact Links and mentions: Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash @unitedartspace Best Year Yet @taraleaver 21 days in my art world @bdreade_art @artchatterpodcast 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
How many things do you do out of habit? What are you missing out on because you always do something that doesn't serve you? Who do you want to see more of… let's make good habits together, build resilience, build great self-care and become creatures of fabulous habits, not victims of our dodgy ones. So, tell us what you think! As always you're invited to join the conversation on social media @artchatterpodcast or comment on the podcast wherever you listen. Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contactLinks and mentions:Photo by Karen Cantú Q on Unsplash@themelrobbinspodcast (Let Them Theory)@ruththorpstudio@dothe100dayproject@annafmacdonaldart@christine_lawes@carolbaines100@emilyslinger101@cwatters986@the.creative.dabbler@redshoesillustration@tullyandgeorge_@ellentovey@studio44ad@artchatterpodcast44AD artspace Bath https://www.44ad.netBath Christmas Market https://bathchristmasmarket.co.uk About the podcastGaynor 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 instagramGaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/@gaynorljart on instagramThanks 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
Sometimes it can be easy to jump into things with FOMO driving us, sometimes we see others doing ALL the things on social media and love it all and want to be just like them. The trouble is, it's not our thing. Do we plough on regardless, or do we reflect, learn what's right for us and learn to trust our own judgment? Gut reaction, the click moment, the internal nod are all signs we're on the right path for us and don't need to follow the herd. Experience and confidence are giant contributions to learning to get back in touch with our instincts. Trusting ourselves is so important to deliver art in our own way. So, tell us what you think! As always you're invited to join the conversation on social media @artchatterpodcast or comment on the podcast wherever you listen. Sign up to receive Karen's Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ and Gaynor's emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact Links and mentions: duct tape and banana https://youtu.be/qIL7pDeSj8s @artchatterpodcast 44AD artspace Bath https://www.44ad.net Bath Christmas Market https://bathchristmasmarket.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 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
Habits, tried and tested, keep us safe. We're in our comfort zone and we know what to expect. Karen and Gaynor are noticing patterns - and questioning why they're doing what they're doing! Are you in a rut of habits, too? Let's reevaluate together! Both Karen and Gaynor send out regular emails to subscribers - do sign up if you would like to receive them. Links and mentions: Photo by Maxime Doré on Unsplash @societycafe Cam Valley Arts Trail https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk 44AD artspace Bath https://www.44ad.net Bath Christmas Market https://bathchristmasmarket.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 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:
@karengeorgeart and I spend a lovely amount of time with other artists, so get to learn tons of great stuff from them. One amazing thing that we've realised lately is that those who do well consistently, are those who do things with intention. Actions have consequences and all that…so let's make our actions count. Whatever and whenever we do things towards our art businesses, let's do it with purpose, knowing why we're doing it… let's go forward with intention. Links and mentions: Photo by Luca Nicoletti on Unsplash @raemelodyart Totterdown Arts Trail 16 - 17 November 44AD artspace Bath Bath Christmas Market 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:
Are you like us having regular accountability calls, creating a to-do list and rushing to get it all done? Well, hold on a second…here's a thought; are you caught up in a cycle of doing but not achieving? Are your accountability calls lovely chatty catch-ups with lots of encouragement but no action. Is it time to reevaluate, ask some difficult questions and see if what you're actually doing counts towards your goals and dreams? It's certainly time for @karengeorgeart and I to give ourselves a shake and work towards what we want. Links and mentions: Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash Sam Waters Rachael Johnson Porth Travelling Exhibition - Maxine Greer 21DayChallenge Anna Budin Stourhead 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/
Art exhibitions and trails are always worth a visit, there's so much talent around, so many choices to be made. The difficulty arises when there's so many exhibitions to see and schedule clashes for local art trails (it's the season). So, how can an artist add a little something to engage visitors, explain their work and encourage interaction. Gaynor and Karen have differing approaches (as always!) but experience has taught them both what can work for them and ideas to share. Links and mentions: Photo Credit: Highlight ID on Unsplash Prior Shop Modern Art Collective View Gallery Royal Wootton Bassett Just a Card Yorkshire Sculpture Park Deer Shelter Skyspace James Turrell 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:
Okay… you've done thing. Now to promote it. We have to let people know, right? Instagram: do a reel, a still, a carousel, onto Pinterest, email, Facebook, a quick Instagram live, and then onto stories. Oh and maybe YouTube. Phew. All done. Don't make me tell people again… but algorithms. What if no one sees any of it? Hmmmm… Did the email go to ‘junk'? So, we all get onto social media again and post the thing. Again. Then again. Maybe once more. Cringe. Do we post again? Cringe. Maybe another email. *breaks out in hives* What if people get sick of me, unsubscribe and everyone hates me? The cringe! Links and mentions: Photo Credit: https://unsplash.com/@uns__nstudio?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash on https://unsplash.com/photos/person-writing-on-brown-wooden-table-near-white-ceramic-mug-s9CC2SKySJM?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash https://coolventures.co.uk https://www.fsb.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkk_93xsrQJ1KH11jwC89PFWNO_C&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6q6CIMycR-pWS_vrBI2Q7fRzYriN7aNoLrNp69SxtoTQ1DiCANUJooaAiqHEALw_wcB https://artofgabriel.com/ About the podcast https://www.gaynorljart.com/%E2%81%A0 and https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/%E2%81%A0 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. https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/%E2%81%A0 https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram https://www.gaynorljart.com/%E2%81%A0 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:
Apologies! We'll be back tomorrow with episode 86. Sometimes things happen and we're a little delayed, but tomorrow we talk about the cringe factor. See you there, K & G xx
Okay. Phew. We did summer…and survived. Kids, families, holidays, down time… and now we have to find our footing again. Let's get into some sort of routine, get our practice back, post on the socials, gather our harvest and display it to the world. Well, maybe just book in some rl events and get selling. We've got this. Planners ready… Let's go! As a bonus, our wonderful editor (Ben Leverett-Jaques) collaborated with the rather amazing textile artist Sarah Joy Ford to provide a unique soundscape to accompany Sarah Joy's exhibition “Rabbit” exploring childhood memories of favourite toys. At the beginning of this episode you're invited to listen - as it's binaural piece, do wear headphones. Links and mentions: Photo Credit: Unseen Studio on Unsplash Louise Levine - Notion Planner for artists Trello Affordable Art Fair Bonus: Sarah Joy Ford Textile Artist http://sarahjoyford.com Sarah-Joy Ford - Insta Rabbiting On... - RABBIT with Sarah Joy Ford by Leverett Jaques on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/leverett-jaques/rabbit-with-sarah-joy-ford/s-Cujkny3bdVK 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
Who decides what's good and what's not worth looking at - who are the gatekeepers? Why does some work sell for tens of thousands, and others hold no value to the curators, historians and galleries? Why do artists of one genre openly dismiss another? What triggers you? This week Gaynor and Karen were triggered by opinions stated as facts. Do join the conversation as we'd love to know what you think - also what triggers you?! This week's links and mentions: Photo Credit: Icons8 Team on Unsplash Black Swan Frome Open Exhibition Hauser & Wirth Bruton, Somerset Rae Melody Art Holburne Art Museum 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
Does summer throw you a curveball, does it disrupt your art when other family members are around? How easy do you find it to block off time for your work during holidays, when trips abound, the sun shines or friends offer coffee dates? This week Karen and Gaynor find ways to protect their creative time, although suggestions are always welcome. Links and mentions: Photo by Gonard Fluit on Unsplash @ginabelfordart @johounsomephotography Jacqueline Ford 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 alw ays 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
Artists need to be on Instagram daily, apparently. Oh and Facebook. Maybe chuck in some threads, Substack and X for good measure. We HAVE to be seen. Anyone else exhausted? Who is making the rules? What if we just go with the flow, find our own rhythm and natural online home? This week Karen and Gaynor tease out what is working for them and how to accommodate the pressures of social media expectations. Shout out to our friend, Harry Martel for the inspiration. Links and mentions: Photo by Merakist on Unsplash @martelsart @ginabelfordart @suebulmer @annafmacdonald @thesanctuary_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 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
Declutterring our studios highlighted all sorts of things we'd been holding onto, physically and metaphorically! Both realised old practices, old beliefs, old habits needed to be shown the door too. Time for a rethink! We'd once again like to thank the adorable @annafmacdonaldart for her help, guidance and sense of humour! Links and mentions: Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash Anna F MacDonald 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
Is brave being ‘gung-ho' or stepping back and trusting intuition? Let's give ourselves some credit. We all do something most people aren't courageous enough to… we open up our souls to be judged. Too dramatic? What about risking criticism, earning a living in a challenging climate, facing our own self-doubt… or just showing up on social media on the daily? If you enjoy the podcast, please do give us a follow and share with everyone you know ;) This week's links and mentions: Anna F MacDonald 27th July workshop Amy McNee @inspiredtowrite @unpublishedpodcast Elizabeth Gilbert Big Magic Kellee Wynne The Big Shift @sarahboden @royalacademy 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
As we dance merrily into our studios and sing happily opening our sketchbooks, loading our easels or mixing paint, there's something joyous about studio time *sighs happily a la Snow White*. Except if you haven't tidied. If you have your rubbish scattered on the floor, dirty brushes and erm where's the cad red I love so much?! Can we ever really create in a space that isn't clear enough for us to think? Ugh. Karen and Gaynor are taking stock and doing the thing we don't want to do, but feel so much better having done it. Time to declutter.
We natter about self-worth, valuing ourselves, valuing our work, pricing and mindfulness… all as a result of attending an event with Alice Sheridan we're both considering alllll the things - and invite you to do the same. This week's links and mentions: Photo by Gustavo Torres on Unsplash Alan Partridge Soul Made - Alice Sheridan Kellee Wynne BS9 arts trail https://www.bs9arts.co.uk Beyond Boundaries Footprint Gallery https://www.footprintgallery.co.uk Ironbridge https://www.ironbridge.org.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 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
How to show? Hang it all, go solo or team up with beautiful collaborators? Whatever you do, do it with generosity of spirit and a smile on your face! This week's links and mentions: Image by Photo by Brigitta Schneiter on Unsplash Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Luke Holcombe https://www.lukeholcombestudio.com Ruth Thorpe https://www.ruththorpstudio.com Beyond Boundaries exhibition at the Footprint Gallery - 21st May to 2nd June https://www.footprintgallery.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 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/ (https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/) @karengeorgeart on instagram Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ (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/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/) Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree (https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree)
What are we all trying to achieve? We have so many to-do lists, time pressures, work pressures, life pressures… and so many of us are spinning. Can we take time to breathe? Focus, prioritise and just let ourselves be for a few minutes..? This week's links and mentions: Photo by Rowan Freeman on Unsplash Kellee Wynne Studios https://www.kelleewynnestudios.com Stu McLaren Cam Valley Arts Trail 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
How do we all handle failure? How many rejections can we deal with - do they make you stronger or knock your confidence? Do we learn or feel dejected? There's always something to learn and we grow-so let's do it together! Luckily (well, maybe not!) Karen and Gaynor have experienced it all… so here we go, let's all hold hands and fail spectacularly together! This week's links and mentions: Image by 青 晨 on Unsplash @ginabelfordart https://www.ginabelfordart.co.uk https://www.starvingartists.studio/opportunities Jo Hill Textiles https://johilltextilecourses.podia.com White chalk gallery https://whitechalkgallery.co.uk @rwa @olist Royal Academy Open: https://summer.royalacademy.org.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 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
Sometimes life is a bit of a slog. We drag ourselves to the studio, to events, …to no avail! What to do when everything is an effort, nothing is going quite to plan and we hit a patch of despondency. Luckily, your friends, Karen and Gaynor have had those moments and have ideas about how to switch up the plan, lift the mindset and get back on the horse (enough clichés for you?). We'd like to thank each of you for listening, this is our way of giving to the art communities we love. We hope you enjoy each episode and share on socials with anyone you think may like it too. Photo by lilartsy on Unsplash Peacock arts trail: https://www.peacockartstrail.co.uk/ Faye Bridgewater: https://www.fayebridgwater.com/ Louise Fletcher: https://www.louisefletcherart.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
Let's be honest, there are some things we all like to “manage” and “steer”. We want events -and artwork- to go a certain way, can any of us actually relax and go with the flow? Do you have lots of chaotic moments, but need to control the end results? Are you a genuine collaborator or do you tweak the final edit to your own liking? In this week's episode Gaynor and Karen realise they aren't at completely opposite ends of the spectrum and definitely learn lots from each other! Everlasting gratitude for follows, likes, comments and reviews - thank you, it means the world to have you with us. Photo credit by Brooke Lark 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 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
Do you consider yourself an artist? Do you get to call yourself an artist even when you're not painting, taking a break or working in paid employment as well? This week's podcast was inspired by an Instagram Post by Harry Martell - he got us thinking about why when artists have a paid job too they may consider their artist credentials “less than”. What qualifies the word and our work? As two people who embrace the title and champion other artists, Karen and Gaynor discuss the confidence it takes to be ourselves. We mention the Aristotle quote “We are what we repeatedly do, excellence therefore is not an act but a habit”… food for thought, hey? loveliness. Do share if you feel inclined. This week's links and mentions: Photo by Jennie Razumnaya on Unsplash Kellee Wynne Studio https://www.kelleewynnestudios.com Harry Martell @martellsart “Taking the time to observe the world” #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 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
We can all have those racing thoughts and going-nowhere ideas, but when you're a solo artist, hiding away in your studio space, who do you turn to? Who do you share and bounce ideas off? Sometimes it takes a friend, accountability partner or mentor to hold a mirror up to us to realise just how much we're capable of. Are you part of a mastermind group, do you love your mentor? Who's championing you? Finding someone or something that works can be as easy as asking. @karengeorgeart and @gaynorljart have experienced the different support networks and share what's working for them right now. Episode Links: Idea bench image credit: Nick Fewings on Unsplash #dothe100dayproject https://visual-artists.org @visualartistsassociation @kvhs_creative Karen Van Hoey Smith Connected Artist Club https://alicesheridan.com/artists/ Art Tribe https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe Art2Life CVP https://www.art2life.com @sarahbodenart https://sarahbodenart.com @raemelodyart https://www.raemelodyart.com Hidden Potential Adam Grant Stephen Bartlett Adam Grant Diary of a CEO @jacksons_art @debbeckett 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
Everyone else is doing ALLLL the stuff, they're all great, but how do we get back into the groove when our mojo mosies off? As always, Karen and Gaynor have some ideas to share! Thanks for listening, do follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be notified when each episode drops (and let us know what you think with a review) Episode Links: Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash @karenvenio_art Extra Heavy Matt Gel from Jackson's Jo Hounsome Westonbirt Arboretum 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
When you think of a big challenge, do you revel in the idea? Do you rub your hands together and relish the task … or do you fight self-doubt, second-guess yourself and tell yourself everyone else is better than you anyway?! This week we ponder why we don't see ourselves as others do. Why do they see us as braver than we sometimes feel - and how do we take the leap of faith? Thanks millions to our lovely community - we really love hearing from everyone. If you know someone you think may enjoy the artchatter podcast, share it freely
Karen went VIRAL!!! What does this mean? Is she now a superstar with a millionty billion followers?? Yeah…nooooooo. Not so much. In a keeping it real (as opposed to reel) chat we look at the benefits and downsides of the socials. Thank you for your patience during our tech hitch, and as always, thanks for listening. Do follow the podcast to avoid any future slightly delayed episodes! Episode Links: Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash @taraleaver Creative Peptalk @the.travel.project Nigella Lawson Caen Hill Locks White Chalk Gallery, Devizes 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
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How lucky are we that we get the chance to do this all again… but with the benefit of hindsight! What happened last year that lit you up? Which events felt like fun, what's on the ‘loved it' list and what went on the ‘never ever ever again in my whole life' list? Join us as we talk about doing more of what lights us up. Let's make 2024 your success because it's full of the good stuff. Episode Links: Photo by Millo Lin on Unsplash @sarahtargett @jenniferdouglas.art @judithinbath @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 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
“Nothing that is meant for you will pass you by” a great reminder to us from a younger artist we shared space with recently: things will happen if you can keep the faith, keep going and remember to do whatever it takes to maintain a positive attitude to your art practice, finding your audience and community. Episode Links: Photo by Abbat on Unsplash @studio44AD @ruththorpestudio @easyframe @gemmasfunkyart @ginabelfordart 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
We all do things out of obligation, make ourselves do things we'd really rather not and keep going regardless of our heavy hearts! But, should we? Do we have to? Why not choose to do the things that are fun-which immediately improves the chance of success. What if (this is radical-so hear us out!) we ONLY did things that light us up, make us happy and bring some fun into our work time? Wouldn't that be the best? Episode Links: Photo by Xavi Cabrera on Unsplash @studio44AD @ruththorpestudio @joannahawker @gemmasfunkyart @ginabelfordart 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
Busy! Busy! Busy! Rushing to all the art events, open houses, open studios, art trails, Christmas things: prep, selling, posting out, updating the website, posting on insta (reels… carousels… oh and heck did I do story thing?) …and then… Post Event Collapse Syndrome (it's a thing) PECS or a blinking great SLUMP… Let's get through this together!! Episode Links: @studio44AD 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
“You DID NOT say yes to THAT” seems to be on repeat in our heads… is it just us that can't say no?! While it's lovely to step in to help, sometimes priorities have to be acknowledged, work needs to get done and “not today” “no thank you” and “I'm busy” become well rehearsed mantras! If you enjoy artchatter, please give us a like and share
The guilt of success. It's a real thing…like survivors' guilt but the whole doing well when someone else in the room isn't. Do you cringe either when an arts trail is going great for you, or when it isn't… Veering off track a little and giving tips on engagement, being present and generally having fun at real in-person events, because, let's face it, it's That Season! Episode links: Photo by Fotos on Unsplash @peacockartstrail @abigail.leachceramics @littlespearfineart @clareduguidart @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart @galleryno56 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
There's a chronic condition many artists suffer from-and it's contagious. Do you, or someone you know suffer from comparisonitis? Do you have insta-fatigue, art trail alarm, everyone's-doing-better-than-me-attack, or I-can't-do-this malaise? Here at the artchatter podcast emergency room we may not have a cure, but we do have some great ideas to prevent it and some tips to help assuage the rising panic. Mainly because both Karen and Gaynor (mainly Gaynor, let's face it) have had moments of all of the above. Together we can beat it… or at least give it a go! If you enjoy #artchatter do share it with your friends and follow us for updates. Episode links: Episode Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash @peacockartstrail @abigail.leachceramics @littlespearfineart @clareduguidart @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart @galleryno56 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
Let's talk collabs. Working together, working together but apart, sharing space, exhibiting with friends, inspiring each other… can it work? Why does it work? …and would you risk your arty friendships to stretch yourself? We've watched our lovely friend artist Bron Jones collaborate with more than one other artist…all hands on engagement and sky high talent. She's kindly shared her thoughts on the process. Then good friends of the artchatter podcast, inspirational Sue Bulmer and Sam Waters share sketch books across the miles… so we thought we'd give it a go and coerced our accountability darling @ginabelfordart. We discovered things - about ourselves and each other! Episode Links: @bronjonesart @SueBulmer @samwatersartist @susannahcrookart @ginabelford @artistintheshed Mary Price @rachael.johnson20art @combedownarttrail @camvalleyarttrail 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
The life of an artist can be very complicated. It sounds like a breeze doesn't it, happily painting, but reality is there's lots to consider - not limited to health and safety! We also chat free courses, paid courses, online learning and when to just stop signing on to everything! (Maybe that's just Gaynor). Episode Links: Photo by Rob Wicks on Unsplash Combe Down Arts Trail http://www.cdarttrail.com Peacock Art Trail https://www.peacockartstrail.co.uk Cam Valley Arts Trail https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk United Artspace https://www.unitedartspace.org Find Your Joy https://www.louisefletcherart.com/find-your-joy-course Big monthly planner Susan McCreevy YouTube Sue Bulmer 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
While many of us can rely on family to LOVE that we're creative, the ones we love often aren't the audience for our work. They're not our buyers. Sometimes they'll buy a small piece or two as we step into the abyss of social media, galleries, websites, art trails and all the other scary unknowns. Then we're on our own. Where to find our people…the ones who fall in love with our work? Once we've found them, how do we find more? Some things that work for other artists may not work for all. We need to play to our strengths and find our path through the minefields of information and ‘must-dos' As always, we have a few ideas to share ;) but do tell us yours too. If you enjoy artchatter, please do tell others, share us on your socials, and follow us wherever you listen to ensure you keep up to date with episodes. Episode links: Scott Webb on Unsplash @faye_bridgwater @emilypowellstudio @sarahtargett @polly.gough @fsb_uk @linkedin @artinoffices 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
Are you too late? Too late to start something new, to jump onto the new thing, is everyone else doing what you thought of a few years ago, but didn't get around to and now you feel you just can't? Ugh. Right? Actually, no. You do you. When you're ready. Anytime could be your right time to get on board, jump in or get to paddling. Warning: this episode contains mixed metaphors. Do leave us an honest review, share if you like us, and follow us on the socials if you'd like to know what we're up to. Episode Links: Photo Credit: Rahul Shanbhag on Unsplash Core Ventures Amy Morse Louise Fletcher Find Your Joy - Nicholas Wilton Art2Life RachaelJohnson Sophie Yardley West Barn Andrew eddleston Jo Eddleston Kate Westcott https://www.katewestcott.com Karen Dews - photography Helen Rushton - weaving women in art https://www.womeninartprize.com visual artists association https://visual-artists.org #millionaireartistsclub Alice Sheridan Connected Artist Club https://alicesheridan.com/artists/ #cvpalumni #connectedartistsclub #millionaireartistsclub #karengeorgeart #gaynorljart #nevertoolate #nevertooold #artistsforever 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-
How do you summer? Are you basking in pools, drinking exotic cocktails and completely switched off, … or manically wrangling children, grandchildren, dogs, cats and longingly eyeing your pencils and paint? Or are you able to embrace your sketchbook and sit, people watching, sketching and looking super bohemian? (The last one is my dream
We all know that feeling (not just us, surely?) when we can't move a painting forward… worse-can't start a painting, or worst thing ever-can't even face stepping into our studio space. Gahhhhhhh WHAT TO DO? Worry not, dear friend, we've got ideas. We've got ideas because we have been there… As always, if you enjoy spending time with us, do let your friends know… share on the socials and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks ;) Episode links: Photo by Carlos Magno on Unsplash Soluble graphite - art graff Vairco @suebulmer @samwatersartist Collograph printing Monotypes 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
It's always interesting to us to see how artists work, their inspiration, studios, how they do their thing… and we've been asked what we do. So, in the spirit of sharing (you know we love it!) we compare and contrast our practices… same same but ohhh so different! What do you do? Share your practice, someone may well find a nugget that inspires them too
Busy, busy, busy… while it's a great problem to have, how do we find the time to prioritise what we want to do most? Finding our way through the to-do lists to get some peace with our paints. Episode links: Photo by Lukas Blazek on Unsplash Lori Mirabelli Big Monthly Planner Bath Society of Artists annual Open Exhibition Christine Lawes Gina Belford Wild Escapes Exhibition at The Square Club Sketchbook to painting workshop 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
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