In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina interviews Western Australian artist Samantha Denison. Known for her realistic still life paintings, Samantha shares insights from her inspiring career. She discusses the evolution of her practice, from her background as a high school art teacher to her recent exploration of ceramics. Samantha also discusses the importance of community, the value of thinking time for creativity, and offers advice for emerging artists. Additionally, she reflects on her experience with gallery representation and the joy of blending various disciplines into her art. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:17 Samantha's Artistic Journey 00:52 Exploring Still Life and Techniques 02:50 Incorporating Pottery and Community 05:03 Artistic Background and Family Influence 06:37 Career Highlights and Exhibitions 09:53 Gallery Representation and Advice 17:27 Balancing Art and Life 22:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell Samantha’s website - https://www.samanthadennison.com.au/ Samantha’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthadennisonartist/ "Hello, artists! Christina here, bringing The Art of Making Art Podcast listeners a special offer from Amanda van Gils at The Artists Business Lounge. If you're looking to take your art career to the next level, Amanda is offering a free 30-minute strategy call. Whether you're seeking guidance on marketing, pricing, or growing your audience, this is your chance to get personalised advice. You’d be surprised at how much you’ll cover in 30 minutes. Visit https://calendly.com/amanda-theartistsbusinesslounge/free-strategy-call to book your free call today. Don't miss out—spaces are limited!" https://www.theartistsbusinesslounge.com/