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.
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/
Find Emily on Instagram @emuplops
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Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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
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?
Mentioned
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
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.
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
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'...?
Mentioned
Alice's paintings in 'The Essence' show at The Sanctuary Gallery www.thesanctuarygallery.com
Carol Marine 'Daily Painting' book
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@alicesheridanstudio
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@louisefletcher_art
Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
This week, Alice and Louise ponder the need for carving out time and space for our creativity. Perhaps it's even broader than that - perhaps it's about the idea of consciously designing your life; about creating an environment in which ideas can grow and flourish, and about making the necessary decisions to create that environment. We hope you enjoy this chat and perhaps it will spark some thoughts about your own priorities.
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Find Alice Sheridan at:
www.alicesheridan.com
@alicesheridanstudio
Find more about Louise Fletcher:
@louisefletcher_art
Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
This week we are having a post-summer catch up on ongoing projects from tractors to tab guns. But beyond the required kit for any creative project, we're talking about striving vs spaciousness, and why having longer term projects which require long term effort are actually beneficial for your health!
Find Alice Sheridan at:
www.alicesheridan.com
@alicesheridanstudio
Find more about Louise Fletcher:
@louisefletcher_art
Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
As Louise prepares to teach her annual online course, she is joined by Californian artist (and former student) Rachel Davis, to discuss the ideas behind the course. The conversation centers on the importance of finding our own creative flow, and also the ways in which we sometimes block ourselves from accessing it. Our conversation touches on common fears and limiting beliefs and also the tricks we play on ourselves to overcome these.
We hope this conversation unlocks something for you, and we also hope you'll join the free Find Your Joy taster course for 8 days of unfettered creative flow! Click HERE to sign up.
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Louise Find Your Joy free course
This week, Alice and Louise discuss the process of making art, and ponder the question of control. Do our paintings come from us, or from somewhere else? Why do some paintings come together quickly while others seem to involve real struggle? During the course of our chat we cover the frustration of the messy middle, the idea of conversing with our work, and the constraints of time and other responsibilities on our creative process.
Mentioned
Rachel Davis https://www.racheldavisstudio.com
Rachel's online workshop https://www.racheldavisstudio.com/online-workshop
Find Alice Sheridan at:
www.alicesheridan.com
@alicesheridanstudio
Find more about Louise Fletcher:
www.louisefletcherart.com
@louisefletcher_art
Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
Working on a collaborative project can feel a bit daunting - but can also be a joyous creative (and logistical!) challenge that will progress your output and lead to all sorts of opportunities. Today we hear from Claire Hankey and Shilpa Agashe who share the outcomes and learnings from their common love of plants - and a mixing of their different approaches which lead to a new collection of work, and also a rather unique exhibition.
See the collaborative artwork here:
Listen to Claire’s Podcast Where the Art Began
Instagram: @clairehankeyartist
Find more about Shilpa Agashe and see the Reach Out project here:
https://www.shilpaagashe.com/reach-out/
Instagram: @agasheshilpa
Other creative collaborations:
Joan Mitchell - Poem collaboration https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/journal/celebrating-national-poetry-month
Basquiat/ Louis Vuitton collaboration
Supplies mentioned:
Find Alice Sheridan at:
www.alicesheridan.com
@alicesheridanstudio
Find more about Louise Fletcher:
www.louisefletcherart.com
@louisefletcher_art
Credits: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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