Nitty Gritty

This week, I sit down with LA based Contemporary painter Jonni Cheatwood. Innovative in his practice, I was so excited to speak with Jonni and learn more about his avante garde approach to canvas making. Interweaving mixed media, abstraction and personal narrative, Jonni explores the multifaceted themes of identity, anonymity and memory through his art. Constructing his canvases as quilt-like assemblages of sewn fabrics, his practice is truely unique !In this episode we discuss what's involved in his approach and the way his practice has evolved since starting, as well as the reality of low points like doubt, burnout and high expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I sit down with my good friend and studio buddy, Holly Terry. We sit down to answer your questions, from how to price your work, the pros and con's of working with retail spaces, and the most loved materials we use. Thanks so much for the great questions everyone !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i sit down with Musonga Mbogo, a visual artist and painter based in Canberra NSW, Australia. We chatted about the importance of paving the way to create the things you want to see in the world, the importance of rushing yourself and using art as a way of finding your own identity as a human and an artist. How location and culture deeply impacts his art practice, and it was so amazing to hear about all the incredible projects he has worked on as well as his insights into how he approaches his creative lifestyle. Such a great chat thank you Musonga for your calming warm spirit! https://www.instagram.com/musongambogo/https://www.hake.house/artists/musonga-mbogo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm speaking with Julz Beresford, a traditional painter from the countryside of rural New South Wales! Having grown up immersed in the outdoors, Julz's intent with her work is for the audience to feel engaged with the energy of the landscape and to embody how it feels to be there. We go through what it looks like to be a plein air artist, using your environment for endless inspiration, her philosophy and journey with creating art and the positive effect aging has had on her practice.Learn about Julz's current exhibition with Michael Reid here. You can find Julz on Instagram here and her website here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, I chat with public and exhibiting artist, Abbey Rich. Passionate about working in public space, Abbey has worked with communities around the world to make artworks that are accessible to everyone. Through colour, pattern and warmth these collaborative pieces make everyday spaces feel brighter and more welcoming.Together we talk about the impact of making accessible art, job pitching, the incentive behind working hard and making art, as well as the responsibility of an artist.You can find Abbey on Instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/abbey_rich/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's just me behind the mic, reflecting on changes I made in my practice that helped me grow in 2024. I chat about finding inspiration in memories, being honest on social media, trusting that scary leaps can pay off, and learning (the hard way) that saying no is essential to avoiding burnout. We've got so many incredible conversations coming this season! Be sure to follow the pod on Instagram at @nitty_gritty_podcast for updates!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sit down with Matt Cauchi, a Sydney-based mixed media artist focused on pushing texture-based boundaries. His paintings are tactfully layered to reveal an interesting exploration of depth and dimension in his work. With his talents being celebrated in galleries around the world, Matt's aim is that each piece reveals a considered balance between beauty and chaos.In this episode, we talk about the challenges of juggling social media as a commercial artist, working through feelings of comparison and accepting where we are currently at.https://mattcauchiart.com/https://www.instagram.com/mattcauchiart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i sit down with Ash Holmes, an abstract painter and co owner of HAKE House gallery, we discuss her career as an artist and the ups and downs that come with that. We discuss what Ash looks for in artists she works with at the gallery, her fear of public speaking and how she manages to stay curious in her practice. Loved this chat thanks so much Ash!!https://www.hake.house/https://ashleighholmes.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashholmesart/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sit down with some of my studio family- Rosie Woods, Holly Terry and Ebony Dew. Together we unpack life at The State of Art, exploring the highs and lows of sharing space, studio dynamics, and what it truly means to create and thrive as a collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a solo episode, in which i breakdown the much request topic of how or if ever to make prints of original artwork. I breakdown my approach to making prints of my work and how its important to find a balance and structure around the sale of art reproduction prints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i sit down with renowned Australian photographer Tamara Dean! I loved this chat so much thank you to Tamara for being so open and honest about her process as an artist over the 25 years she has been creating. I truly engaging and inspiring conversation. https://www.instagram.com/tamaradean/?hl=enhttps://www.tamaradean.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I chat through some of the things that helped me make the challenging transition from a full time unfulfilling career into painting full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks chat was so great! I sit down with Kyle Steed, a painter and Muralist based In Texas. Kyle is my first international guest, so much honest insight in this chat thanks so much to Kyle for bringing his calming energy and warmth to todays chat.His Website is https://www.kylesteed.com His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylesteed/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I am in Singapore and I sit down with the lovely Cassi, the Global Fine Art Director at Artworks group in Singapore. We discuss her journey into the fine art world, the culture of high-end London auction houses and her transition into the gallery world. We discuss what Cassi looks for in Artists that the gallery chooses to work with, the artist gallery Relationship and much much more!I came to Singapore for the opening of my Duo exhibition and loved getting to connect in person with Cassi and the gallery team, who so deeply care about supporting their artists from all perspectives. Thanks So much to Cassi for taking the time to sit Down with me, such valuable insight!https://artworks.com.sg/news/cassi-young-joins-art-works-group-singapore-from-bonhams-london/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is something a little bit different, Kate sits down with co founder of Rainbow studios Jade Gillet to discuss life behind the scenes of the gallery / concept space, we discuss the artist gallery relationship, Jades and Brent's unique approach to thinking outside the box when it comes to setting up a gallery space and her journey so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate sits down with abstract painter Sara Winfield, based in Fremantle WA, Sara discusses her personal creative journey , how she moved through different creative industries, how she's developed her painting career as a business, how become a mother made her more honest in her work, and so so much more! Sara was so honest and open in this chat and i know that it will be amazing for you to ear about her journey so far!!Her website -https://www.sarawinfield.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarawinfield/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I sit down with my dear friend and studio partner Rosie Woods, a muralist and painter from the UK based between Australia and UK. Rosie has been in the business of painting murals for many years, collaborating with brands such as Nike, Meta, Red bull and many more. I am endlessly inspired by Rosie and her skills, this was such an insightful and honest conversation about the ups and downs of life as a creative. Her website https://itsrosiewoods.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsrosiewoods/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i sit down with painter, Lauren Jones. We discuss the many realms of creative living, alongside motherhood, the challenges of the long term nature of being a professional artist as well as facilitating workshops and much much more! Her website is https://laurenjones.gallery/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenjones_art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats with Amber Creswell Bell, renowned art curator and author based in Sydney. Amber has spent over a decade celebrating the arts through her publications and championing emerging artists. They chat about working creatively outside the 9-5, the mystical world of galleries, what she looks for in up and coming talent and much much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats to Emma Currie, a figurative painter based in Naarm, Melbourne. We chat about artist guilt, self belief, self doubt and the ups and downs of exhibiting works and much much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats to Sylvie Kettle - an abstract figurative painter. She has such a beautiful insight into living as an artist and this conversation was so special! https://www.sylviekettle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kettlepaints/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We are back after a well needed break - Here is a little life update on whats been going on during this time away from the podcast! Super excited to bring this next season to you all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats with holly terry again - this time we discuss our approach to contacting galleries, the ways that we present the works, the importance of attention to details. We also chat about the importance of sharing studio space and the ups and downs that have come with it, as well as mindset around money and numbers when it comes to making art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a short solo episode in which Kate shares some of the most beneficial things that have helped her build her art practice into creative business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate Chats to poet, film maker and visual artist Amanda Jones. We chat imposter syndrome, the connection between visual and phonetic language, her upcoming solo exhibition an much more!Her upcoming solo exhibition at retreat space https://thecalmm.com/Her website https://amandajones.art/pages/aboutInstagram https://www.instagram.com/amanda______jones/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats with emerging, painter, performance and video artist based in Wurundjuri country, Maya Irving. This was such an engaging, raw and vulnerable chat in which we discuss, the patriarchal set up of social media, the male gaze, nudity as art, the relationship between sexual and creative energy and the journey of Mayas creative path so far. For me she truly embodies the pure essence of living as an artist. TRIGGER WARNING- we talk about sexual assault during this episode.INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mayaairving/?hl=enWEBSITE - https://www.mayairving.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i chat with Alison Mooney Alison money is an abstract artist based here on the the Sunshine coast Gubbi Gubbi country. Her work moves between large scale public and private murals, installation art and a studio painting practice. Not only is she a practicing artist but she has worked for many years behind the scenes of multiple regional galleries and has played a big part in supporting other artists find there way within the art gallery scene. I loved this chat so much Alison had so many profound things to say about living as an artist and a mother. https://alisonmooney.co/https://www.instagram.com/alison__mooney/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i chat with Rhys John Kaye, an painter based in Naarm. I loved this chat and hearing all about his journey through the years from such an honest and open perspective. His website is - https://www.killjohnkaye.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rhysjohnkaye/Solo exhibition coming up at No vacancy gallery Melbourne - https://www.no-vacancy.com.au/story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate does a short episode in which she shares from her personal experiences and shares her top tips on creating a positive mindset around having a solo exhibition or releasing a body of work. This can typically be a very daunting and stressful time that feels scary and full of pressure to "suceed", but these are the main things that kate feels really help her through these times. xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats with Octavia Tomyn, a painter based in Naarm. We discuss all the things, from building your own brand, starting from scratch, embracing failures, not allowing your art to define your self worth, her embodiment of faith and much much more! Thanks so much for this chat, Octavia was super open and warm and answered my questions so well. Find her online at https://www.octaviatomyn.com/Or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/octavia_tomyn_art/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate chats with Charlie Brophy, a dear friend and photographer based in Naarm. We discuss the creative journey in all its era's and finding re- alignment after almost burning out, how she returns to her practice after taking a huge break from industry, and how she learnt to listen to her gut and trust herself and her work and much more! Her webistes https://www.charliebrophy.com/Her wedding page https://www.ceremonybycharlie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kate chats with self taught painter, friend and studio partner Holly Terry. Holly talks about her journey into becoming an artist full time, how she approaches valuing her work and evolving her style, as well as her ongoing journey with mental health. Along with much much more! Such a beautiful honest conversation thanks so much to Holly for taking the time and space to chat to me, as well as being so vulnerable.Holly's website https://hollyterry.com/aboutHollys instagram https://www.instagram.com/hollyterry__/?hl=enHolly talks about her mentorship - with https://www.heathwae.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats with Marisa Mu, a multi disciplinary artist based in Naarm. We chat about building a brand as an emerging artist, showing up for yourself in times of deep struggle and hardship, how to pick yourself up when things go wrong, the beauty of taking risk and much much more !Marisas website is https://marisamu.com/. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/marisa.mu/?hl=enHer upcoming solo show is in Melbourne At The Above https://www.attheabove.com/archive?status=upcomingI acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where I live, work, learn and record this podcast, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and I acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate chats to Charlotte about the many stages of her painting practice up until this point, from her earliest childhood creation, Melanie Teabag to hosting her first show in her share house living room. Charlotte shares how she approached finding her authentic style, her relationship with her inner critic and how she navigates valuing her work both emotionally and financially. Plus much much more ! I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where I live, work, learn and record this podcast, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and I acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome! Nitty Gritty is the podcast that delves deep into the underworld of being an artist from a raw and honest perspective.This is a short introduction episode, in which your host Kate Florence shares some background on the story behind the making of this project and also some snippets of her journey as a self taught painter so far! xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.