It’s that time again! Prepping for the selling season, getting everything planned, staying up late to ensure our organisation is tip top. Packing boxes, unpacking boxes, hanging work, wrapping work. Is your payment machine up to date and charged? ;)
That’s all well and good, but let’s calm down for a second and remember why we’re doing this, and where we need to be. Let’s get a plan (of sorts) so a post event collapse isn’t on the cards. A gentle reminder to focus on what’s important and how we get there.
What is it that’s important? Why are you doing this creative thing? Are you even in the right venue to meet your audience? …and relax. We’ve got you.
Now, as always, we invite you to tell us what your plan for silly season is, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Roger Starnes Sr on Unsplash
Kate Davies Red Shoes Illustration
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Humans and artists alike face many disappointments. Things don’t go as we’d hoped. Rejection. Lack of sales. Paintings not behaving. However, it’s not the event that defines us, it’s how we deal with it.
Yeah, sounds great, right? Sounds easy too. But hoooooow? Wellllll we could journal (@karengeorgeart pales at this idea) or talk it through (now she’s slightly green) or we could face it, relegate it to where it belongs and move on to the next thing (@gaynorljart frowns as we could always analyse a tad more…). Or maybe we could combine them all and see how that goes.
Now, as always, we invite you to tell us how you feel about disappointment, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Geronimo Giqueaux on Unsplash
https://www.sebastianthommen.com
Jayne Emerson No Rules Textiles Society - Hand stitching Course
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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 all been done before. There’s nothing new. We just can’t find anything original to present to the world. Everyone else has got a great offering. Everyone else has got it sussed. They’re doing all the things. Are we just copying? Are we offering the same old, same old?
So why do it at all?
Hang on though, let’s consider this, maybe doing it our way IS the original part.
We’ve seen a million reels on Instagram, a gazillionty million paintings, landscapes, abstracts, workshops, courses, we berate ourselves and ask repeatedly “why would ours be any better?”.
Well, here’s the thing-it doesn’t have to be, it just has to be from you, not a comparison, not a competition… just your version of the thing. Surely THAT’S what makes it original.
People connect to the person, it doesn’t have to be perfect, it has to be real.
Wow. There’s a revelation.
Next question… how do we show who we are, in natural way? Eek… that’s another conversation.
Now, as always, we invite you to tell us how you feel about this, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Credit: Crispin Jones on Unsplash
Anorak Cat - @amyandrich
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Righty-ho, we’ve reviewed allllll the things we’ve been doing. What do we work on now? What are we carrying forward and what are we gently expelling from our lives?
Let’s get specific, grab some details and prioritise how we move forward. Break steps down rather than plunging in to the deep end and make sure we’re aligned with big ideas we’re swimming towards. Do you have small and large rewards for each stage?
Now let’s get some cheerleaders in place. Who’s in your team? How will you keep on track?
Now, we invite you to tell us how you … as always, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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:
The Design Trust
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Diary of CEO 1% more
Opal App
Cheryl Taves
Insight Creative
Anna F MacDonald Decluttering
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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 often overlook appreciating how far we have developed, but in order to consider what we want to take forward it’s a good idea to think about how much we have achieved, what we want to progress and what to let go. Which habits just aren’t cutting it any more.
What did you commit to, but didn’t do-is that because it was someone else’s idea and just doesn’t fit you? Who distracted you? Why did you let them?!
What’s been great? What worked?
This week we’re taking a pulse. Taking a moment to figure exactly what lights us up and let’s ditch what doesn’t!
As artists, Karen and Gaynor have some solutions, ideas and aspirations for balancing creativity in all its guises while taking a realistic look at what needs to change.
Now, we invite you to tell us what you’re up to… as always, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
Sign up to receive Karen’s Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ (https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/)and Gaynor’s emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact (https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact)
Links and mentions:
The Design Trust
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Opal App
Cheryl Taves
Insight Creative
Anna F MacDonald Decluttering
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@artchatterpodcast
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques (https://www.gaynorljart.com/%E2%81%A0) and Karen George (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 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/%E2%81%A0) https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ (https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/)
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques (https://www.gaynorljart.com/%E2%81%A0) 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/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
Summer is lovely; blissful long days and warm evenings, holidays, playing on the beach, in the park, visiting places and visitors making memories. But what about our art? How can we integrate the absolute need to create with fully living, engaging and making the most of the welcome distractions we face daily?
What can we do that provides a creative fix while still meeting the needs of the people around us (who we’re obviously very glad to see!).
As artists, Karen and Gaynor have some solutions, ideas and aspirations for balancing creativity in all its guises while having people they love around more.
Now, we invite you to tell us how you manage the balance… as always, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
Sign up to receive Karen’s Studio News https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ (https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/)and Gaynor’s emails https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact (https://gaynorljart.com/pages/contact)
Links and mentions:
Photo by Tim Broadbent (https://unsplash.com/@timbrofrance?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) on Unsplash
(https://unsplash.com/photos/colorful-beach-huts-in-a-row-iXwf7HmSaDE?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash) (https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-black-and-white-electronic-device-HNPrWOH2Z8U?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash)The Bird of Prey Project https://birdofpreyproject.org
(https://birdofpreyproject.org)
Cotswold Sculpture Park https://cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk (https://cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk)
Opal https://www.opal.so (https://www.opal.so)
Rachael Johnson Artist https://www.instagram.com/rachael.johnson20art?igsh=MTY2bTN1aW1pODhxMQ== (https://www.instagram.com/rachael.johnson20art?igsh=MTY2bTN1aW1pODhxMQ==)
Sam Waters artist https://www.instagram.com/samwatersartist?igsh=ajg1NjhlbXN1cnRw (https://www.instagram.com/samwatersartist?igsh=ajg1NjhlbXN1cnRw)
Karen Stamper https://karenstampercollage.com/workshops/ (https://karenstampercollage.com/workshops/)
Jayne Emerson Artist https://jayneemerson.co.uk (https://jayneemerson.co.uk)
Dr Sarah Joy Ford http://sarahjoyford.com/about (http://sarahjoyford.com/about)
Jo Hill art https://johillart.co.uk (https://johillart.co.uk)
Debbie Lee art https://johillart.co.uk/about (https://johillart.co.uk/about)
Debby Bird art https://www.debbybird.com (https://www.debbybird.com)
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@artchatterpodcast
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques (https://www.gaynorljart.com/%E2%81%A0)
and
Karen George (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 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/%E2%81%A0)
https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ (https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/)
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques (https://www.gaynorljart.com/%E2%81%A0)
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/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
Artists.
Let’s free up our brains and shake off the constraints of painting or producing work for a reason. Developing our work, our skills and our practices comes in so many forms. @gaynorljart is finding freedom in actually using a sketchbook after years of envy and frustration-and @karengeorgeart is sharing her love of outdoor sketching with others, which is fun and freeing too.
Same, Same But Different. We make the rules. We get to do what works for us.
Over to you! We invite you to tell us how you rip off the constraints of producing work to discover what else you like… as always, there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash
Rick Rubin - always paint for myself
Karen George Sketch & Explore sessions
Cheryl Taves Sketchbook Course
Louise Fletcher - collage post
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Recently several instagram posts sparked a conversation between @karengeorgeart and @gaynorljart - all around the reasons why people buy art. @emuplops @carriescottcurates @iamfrancebrunel and @lorimirabelli fired our chat (specific posts linked below) and gave us pause for thought. We asked listeners if they’d like a chat around the subject and received an overwhelming yes.
How do we want to live? Why do certain artists or paintings jump out at us? Why do we covet a certain art style? Is it because we don’t create in a certain way, or we love the story the artist is telling… is it the colours, the memories, the place, the person… perhaps it’s all of those things. Can we even articulate why? What does what we collect say about us?
Some people don’t consider themselves creative and collect art to feel a connection to the world of art, buying a piece that brings them closer to an artist. Others invest and are quite clinical, perhaps some work is bought purely as decor. All the reasons are valid, but what’s your reason? Do you know?
Over to you! We invite you to tell us why you’re drawn to certain works… we think there’s lots more to chat about.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash
Lori Mirabelli https://www.instagram.com/p/DLkiYU7uGc4/?igsh=MXBuZ3I5N2hqMDZodQ==
Emily Hadley. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLrNgQJIzMt/?igsh=MXJyYTgyNWdudWZlaQ==
Carrie Scott Curates https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLnH_Rcouxf/?igsh=MXRlY3lmaHZibXFmeQ==
Karen George Sketch & Explore sessions
Insight Creative: Cheryl Taves Sketchbook Course
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Episode 104
Are we who we show up as on social media? What does authentic really mean… what do we care about what people think of us? Does it matter?
As we’ve grown older and into ourselves, we find it easier to accept who we are and why we do what we do. Maybe it’s partly because we know what doesn’t work and we don’t want to just fit in any more.
Authenticity may be an overused word in social media AND art, but it could be time to consider what it means for us and why it matters.Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Gabriela Braga on Unsplash
Park Run https://www.parkrun.org.uk
Bréne Brown https://brenebrown.com
Brené Brown:the opposite of belonging is fitting in. Fitting in involves changing oneself to be accepted, while belonging means being accepted for who you truly are. True belonging requires vulnerability and embracing your authentic self, whereas fitting in relies on performing and adjusting to expectations
Mel Robbins https://www.melrobbins.com
Alice Sheridan Time to Shine https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/shine
Ottelien Huckin https://www.ottelienhuckin.co.uk
Beyond Boundaries Exhibition @footprint_gallery_jackfield
@samwatersartist @jansaustinstudio @mike_ashton @klairbaulyartist @angelaslack_studio @morvenbrowne @taralara10@rachael.johnson20art @gaynorljart
Karen George
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
Gina Belford Art https://www.instagram.com/ginabelfordart?igsh=MWQwMXpqM3Nkdml5ZA==
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
What is the simple definition of marketing?
“Marketing, in its simplest form, is about letting people know about a product or service that might meet their needs or wants. It's the process of communicating the value of a product or service to potential customers and persuading them to buy.”
Do we have answers? Not necessarily, but we do have thoughts and we’re trying to make sense of it all too.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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:
BS9 arts trail https://www.bs9arts.co.uk
Rae Melody @raemelodyart
Jo Hounsome http://www.johounsomephotography.co.uk
Karen Turner https://www.karenturnerfineart.com
Go.Large https://www.go-large.com
Faye Bridgwater https://www.fayebridgwater.com
Art Share Love magazine https://www.artsharelove.com
Karen George
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Chatting with other artists can teach us so much. Not just about them and the way they work, but also how we are, how we work, the way we speak to ourselves and manage expectations and pressure.
Listening to ourselves-our needs-has a direct impact on the way we create, appreciating what we do and that we CAN is important too.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Victor on Unsplash
Dr Tara Swart The Source
Sharon Harvey
The Sanctuary Gallery
Jan Austin
Angela Slack
Sam Waters
Rachael Johnson
Rae Melody
Louise Drewett
Karen George
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
Gina Belford Art https://www.instagram.com/ginabelfordart?igsh=MWQwMXpqM3Nkdml5ZA==
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Way back when in 2024 we took a trip to Cheltenham to check out galleries for a joint exhibition… the planning began.
‘Journey’ came from an idea of Karen’s to show how we work, from sketching in the wild (Karen) to splashing paint and navel gazing (Gaynor) to fully fledged and framed paintings.
It’s been fascinating to see the differences in how we create, but it’s also fun to exhibit together. This week we share the successes and mishaps along the route from booking the gallery to hanging the work.
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages and have made the last nearly four years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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 Karen George
Spring Cheltenham
@springcheltenham
Artist Surfaces
https://www.artistsurfaces.co.uk
Karen George
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
Studio 44Ad https://www.instagram.com/studio44ad?igsh=emJwcjRtNDdycDJp
Gina Belford Art https://www.instagram.com/ginabelfordart?igsh=MWQwMXpqM3Nkdml5ZA==
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
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 💕
Thank you, too, to all who listen, DM, send messages, share and follow and have made the last three-ish years so much fun with #artchatterpodcast
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“It's not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters.” -Epictetus.
Ancient quote by Epictetus; he says, “It’s not what happens that determines the quality or quantity of your life, and the reason is that what happens — happens to about everyone. The sun went down on all of us last night — a common event — and the same thing can indeed happen to two different people, but one gets rich, and the other stays poor. Why is that? It’s not because of what happens but rather what you do about it.”
Kirsty & Andie Reels Rockstars
Gina Belford Art
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@gaynorljart
@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 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 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 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!
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Alice Sheridan Connected Artist Club
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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 and their work on their web
sites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
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/
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!
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@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_media
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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 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!
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@kirstygallagher
@suebulmer
@annafmacdonald
@organisedartist
@theotherartfair
@raemelodyart
@karengeorgeart
@ginabelfordart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
www.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.
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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 Wolves
Four Thousand Weeks Oliver Burkman
@theotherartfair
@raemelodyart
@karengeorgeart
@ginabelfordart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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 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.
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More Sales Please by Sara Dalrymple
@saleswithsara
Lennon @stopthestarvingartist
https://www.stopthestarvingartist.com
@inspiredtowriteAmie McNee
@bronjonesart
@raemelodyart
@karengeorgeart
@ginabelfordart
@gaynorljart
@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 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 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 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.
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@karengeorgeart
@ginabelfordart
Big Magic - @Elizabeth_Gilbert_writer
Reading Spa - MrB’s Emporium @mrbsemporium
Mary Price @artistintheshed
Sue Bulmer @suebulmer
Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals Oliver Burkeman
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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 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.
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@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
