Art Juice: A podcast for artists, creatives and art lovers
Louise Fletcher/Alice Sheridan
A podcast for artists, aspiring creatives, and art lovers. Two artists share their thoughts on art, life and everything in between. Join Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher for honest, generous, and humorous conversations that will feed your creative soul AND get you thinking.
- 57 minutes 42 secondsArt Larger Than Me with Daren Todd [276]
This is a podcast about belief, embracing risk as a business owner and being open to creative opportunities despite lingering imposter syndrome.
Today we bring you an inspiring conversation with muralist Daren Todd who transitioned in to art after his boss told him to go and follow what made him happy. From painting fences for free to a collaboration with IKEA there are plenty of ideas here to help you think more expansively about how your art can impact people around you, your community, and why it really matters.
Key takeaways: keeping a short line from idea to implementation, continuing to experiment with new ideas and ways to bring your art to people, the importance of referrals and getting known for one thing and why 4hrs spent on SEO could really be am afternoon well spent.
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https://www.artlargerthanme.com/
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
18 February 2025, 4:43 am - 49 minutes 59 secondsMaking Art in Messy Times [275]
This week we're diving into the challenges of making art when times get tough. Many people are worried about global issues such as wars, climate change and geopolitics, and these massive issues can feel overwhelming. Others are struggling with personal challenges, which can also make creativity feel impossible. So how do we keep creating in difficult times? How do we restore our equilibrium after we have been triggered into strong emotions? And how do we deal with feelings of guilt about doing something we love when others are suffering?
We hope our personal experiences and challenges help anyone who is struggling with their own creativity due to external pressures.
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
11 February 2025, 4:06 am - 40 minutes 56 secondsHow is Your Creative Capacity? [274]
This week, we're talking creative capacity. What's the ideal environment for creativity to flourish? And when should we simply accept that there is no space left for new ideas? We suspect this is different for everyone, but in this episode, we do our best to unpack the issue as we see it, and hopefully offer some support to anyone who is struggling at the moment.
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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
4 February 2025, 4:00 am - 44 minutes 43 secondsRunning a Creative Audit [273]
If you've got paintings stacking up, and you're either excited about what you're working on, or wondering where to go next, this episode is for you.
It can be tempting to think we have to re-invent the wheel with our art work, but truth is in following the clues from where you've already been... Today we have a few questions for you which will help you unearth and mine your own art history and build your confidence going forward because you realise all the things that you've already figured out!
We hope you enjoy this and would love to see you share your favourite question from today's episode.
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Paula Hawkins novel The Blue Hour
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
21 January 2025, 4:04 am - 51 minutes 10 secondsLooking Back & Moving Forward [272]
We're back, and this week we're responding to a listener message all about reflecting on and recording your life (art and otherwise). Our conversations covers journaling, annual planning, and hopes/dreams for the new year. Yes we know it's an arbitrary date in the calendar, but there is something about winter that encourages us to slow down and take stock ... if you feel the same way, this is the episode for you.
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
14 January 2025, 4:05 am - 58 minutes 17 secondsArt at Home with Emily Hadley [271]
Have you ever felt frustrated about how best to showcase your art so that collectors can see it in the best light? Today's guest is an expert at it - in fact she's made a second career out of bridging the gap between artists, art collectors, or just people who want a colourful home full of personality.
Alice welcomes Emily Hadley to Art juice and we talk about career transitions, staying flexible and remembering you get to create this in a way that suits you. We also cover how you can style your art and see how you present your work as an overall part of your expression that collectors love to see
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Explore the art and blog on Emily's website at www.emilyhadley.co.uk/
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
12 November 2024, 4:31 am - 58 minutes 43 secondsThe Risks & Rewards of Collaboration [270]
This week, we're talking all about collaboration. In response to two listener questions, we discuss the pros and cons of working with others, whether they be galleries, businesses or fellow artists. Collaborations can offer great rewards - as long as you ask some smart questions before committing.
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
5 November 2024, 4:02 am - 54 minutes 27 secondsMagic of Mixed Media [269]
In this episode, we dive into the joys of using mixed media—a playground for curiosity and creativity. We explore the fun (and challenges) of mixing materials, textures, and techniques, from graphic edges paired with loose lines to playful contrasts of smooth and rough textures. But it’s not all carefree: many artists find themselves relying on external materials, like magazine clippings or vintage photos, which can sometimes raise the question, "Am I enough without this?"
So, when is mixed media a tool for experimentation and trust-building? And when does it become a safe zone, holding us back from bolder artistic leaps?
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Instagram Reel: dancing across the finish line: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBMAkx1t5iS/
Saunders Waterford hot press watercolour sketchbook
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
29 October 2024, 4:19 am - 52 minutes 59 secondsTo Teach or Not to Teach [268]
This week, we answer a question from Cherrie, who is curious about the benefits and downsides of teaching. This is something we have both thought about over the years and in this chat we share our perspectives. Our conversation spans both the positives (inspiration, realisations, variety in our days) and the negatives (do we lose out on our creativity because we give time and energy to others?)
If you have ever thought about teaching, either online or in person, we hope this chat helps you consider your options. And if you currently teach, maybe some of what we say will resonate.
15 October 2024, 3:00 am - 46 minutes 44 secondsFinding Freedom with Annie Tempest [267]
Today Louise chats with British artist Annie Tempest about her life and work. Annie is an award-winning cartoonist whose work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and has been a staple of Country Life magazine for over 30 years, but she is also a talented sculptor who is now exploring painting. Annie has found real freedom in her art practice, and her enthusiasm is infectious. In this conversation, Annie shares stories of her fascinating life, discusses the challenges of weekly deadlines, and explains the joy of making art just because you love it.
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
8 October 2024, 3:18 am - 56 minutes 32 secondsIn Love with Layering [266]
Do you love the process of building up layers in your painting? Or perhaps you're wondering why layering is necessary and feeling frustrated with how long your paintings are taking you.
Today we are talking all things layering; from glazing to different substrates. Even if this isn't the way you work, they'll be something her for you as we veer into your role as an artist to orchestrate your painting or to follow your intuition.
Is layering the ultimate way to learn to 'let go'...?
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Alice's paintings in 'The Essence' show at The Sanctuary Gallery www.thesanctuarygallery.com
Carol Marine 'Daily Painting' book
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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