artchatter with Gaynor Leverett-Jaques & Karen George
By artchatter
artchatter with Gaynor Leverett-Jaques & Karen GeorgeJul 06, 2021
75 - walks of shame and worthy failures
How do we all handle failure? How many rejections can we deal with - do they make you stronger or knock your confidence? Do we learn or feel dejected? There’s always something to learn and we grow-so let’s do it together!
Luckily (well, maybe not!) Karen and Gaynor have experienced it all… so here we go, let’s all hold hands and fail spectacularly together!
This week’s links and mentions:
@ginabelfordart https://www.ginabelfordart.co.uk
https://www.starvingartists.studio/opportunities
Jo Hill Textiles https://johilltextilecourses.podia.com
White chalk gallery https://whitechalkgallery.co.uk
@rwa
@olist
Royal Academy Open: https://summer.royalacademy.org.uk
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
74 - why bother?
Sometimes life is a bit of a slog. We drag ourselves to the studio, to events, …to no avail! What to do when everything is an effort, nothing is going quite to plan and we hit a patch of despondency.
Luckily, your friends, Karen and Gaynor have had those moments and have ideas about how to switch up the plan, lift the mindset and get back on the horse (enough clichés for you?).
We’d like to thank each of you for listening, this is our way of giving to the art communities we love. We hope you enjoy each episode and share on socials with anyone you think may like it too.
Peacock arts trail: https://www.peacockartstrail.co.uk/
Faye Bridgewater: https://www.fayebridgwater.com/
Louise Fletcher: https://www.louisefletcherart.com/
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
73 - control
Let’s be honest, there are some things we all like to “manage” and “steer”. We want events -and artwork- to go a certain way, can any of us actually relax and go with the flow? Do you have lots of chaotic moments, but need to control the end results? Are you a genuine collaborator or do you tweak the final edit to your own liking?
In this week’s episode Gaynor and Karen realise they aren’t at completely opposite ends of the spectrum and definitely learn lots from each other!
Everlasting gratitude for follows, likes, comments and reviews - thank you, it means the world to have you with us.
Photo credit by Brooke Lark on Unsplash
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
72 - am I an artist?
Do you consider yourself an artist? Do you get to call yourself an artist even when you’re not painting, taking a break or working in paid employment as well? This week’s podcast was inspired by an Instagram Post by Harry Martell - he got us thinking about why when artists have a paid job too they may consider their artist credentials “less than”.
What qualifies the word and our work?
As two people who embrace the title and champion other artists, Karen and Gaynor discuss the confidence it takes to be ourselves.
We mention the Aristotle quote “We are what we repeatedly do, excellence therefore is not an act but a habit”… food for thought, hey?
loveliness. Do share if you feel inclined.
This week’s links and mentions:
Photo by Jennie Razumnaya on Unsplash
Kellee Wynne Studio https://www.kelleewynnestudios.com
Harry Martell @martellsart
“Taking the time to observe the world”
#dothe100dayproject
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
71 - bouncing ideas
Sometimes it takes a friend, accountability partner or mentor to hold a mirror up to us to realise just how much we’re capable of. Are you part of a mastermind group, do you love your mentor? Who’s championing you?
Finding someone or something that works can be as easy as asking. @karengeorgeart and @gaynorljart have experienced the different support networks and share what’s working for them right now.
Episode Links:
Idea bench image credit: Nick Fewings on Unsplash
#dothe100dayproject
visual-artists.org
@visualartistsassociation
@kvhs_creative Karen Van Hoey Smith
Connected Artist Club alicesheridan.com/artists/
Art Tribe www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe
Art2Life CVP www.art2life.com
@sarahbodenart sarahbodenart.com
@raemelodyart www.raemelodyart.com
Hidden Potential Adam Grant
Stephen Bartlett Adam Grant Diary of a CEO
@jacksons_art
@debbeckett
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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
70 - when you don't know what to do
Everyone else is doing ALLLL the stuff, they’re all great, but how do we get back into the groove when our mojo mosies off?
As always, Karen and Gaynor have some ideas to share!
Thanks for listening, do follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be notified when each episode drops (and let us know what you think with a review)
Episode Links:
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
@karenvenio_art
Extra Heavy Matt Gel from Jackson’s
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
69 - what's stopping you?
When you think of a big challenge, do you revel in the idea? Do you rub your hands together and relish the task … or do you fight self-doubt, second-guess yourself and tell yourself everyone else is better than you anyway?! This week we ponder why we don’t see ourselves as others do. Why do they see us as braver than we sometimes feel - and how do we take the leap of faith?
Thanks millions to our lovely community - we really love hearing from everyone. If you know someone you think may enjoy the artchatter podcast, share it freely 💕
Episode Links: Photo by Blake Cheek on Unsplash Jo Hill Textiles Sue Bulmer
Susan McCreevy Art Fair Buddies Adam Grant Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things Louise Fletcher Alice Sheridan
Susan Jeffers Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway 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
68 - social media madness
In a keeping it real (as opposed to reel) chat we look at the benefits and downsides of the socials.
Thank you for your patience during our tech hitch, and as always, thanks for listening. Do follow the podcast to avoid any future slightly delayed episodes!
Episode Links:
Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash
@taraleaver
Creative Peptalk
@the.travel.project
Nigella Lawson
Caen Hill Locks
White Chalk Gallery, Devizes
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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
uh oh! a schedule goof-up story
67 - new year ready?
How lucky are we that we get the chance to do this all again… but with the benefit of hindsight!
What happened last year that lit you up?
Which events felt like fun, what’s on the ‘loved it’ list and what went on the ‘never ever ever again in my whole life’ list?
Join us as we talk about doing more of what lights us up. Let's make 2024 your success because it’s full of the good stuff.
Episode Links:
Photo by Millo Lin on Unsplash
@sarahtargett @jenniferdouglas.art @judithinbath @dothe100dayproject
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
66 - doing what it takes
Episode Links: Photo by Abbat on Unsplash
@studio44AD
@ruththorpestudio @easyframe
@gemmasfunkyart @ginabelfordart
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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
65 - are you having fun yet?
What if (this is radical-so hear us out!) we ONLY did things that light us up, make us happy and bring some fun into our work time? Wouldn’t that be the best?
Episode Links: Photo by Xavi Cabrera on Unsplash
@studio44AD
@ruththorpestudio
@joannahawker
@gemmasfunkyart @ginabelfordart
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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
64 - slumps
Busy! Busy! Busy! Rushing to all the art events, open houses, open studios, art trails, Christmas things: prep, selling, posting out, updating the website, posting on insta (reels… carousels… oh and heck did I do story thing?)
…and then… Post Event Collapse Syndrome (it’s a thing) PECS or a blinking great SLUMP…
Let’s get through this together!!
Episode Links:
@studio44AD
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
63 - people pleasing
“You DID NOT say yes to THAT” seems to be on repeat in our heads… is it just us that can’t say no?!
While it’s lovely to step in to help, sometimes priorities have to be acknowledged, work needs to get done and “not today” “no thank you” and “I’m busy” become well rehearsed mantras!
If you enjoy artchatter, please give us a like and share 💕
Episode links:
Photo by Camylla Battani on Unsplash
Anna F MacDonald - 30 day challenge
Virginia Kerr - People Pleaser
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
62 - on finding successes, and learning how to handle them
Veering off track a little and giving tips on engagement, being present and generally having fun at real in-person events, because, let’s face it, it’s That Season!
Episode links: Photo by Fotos on Unsplash
@peacockartstrail
@abigail.leachceramics
@littlespearfineart
@clareduguidart
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@galleryno56
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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
61 - comparisonitis
There’s a chronic condition many artists suffer from-and it’s contagious. Do you, or someone you know suffer from comparisonitis? Do you have insta-fatigue, art trail alarm, everyone’s-doing-better-than-me-attack, or I-can’t-do-this malaise?
Here at the artchatter podcast emergency room we may not have a cure, but we do have some great ideas to prevent it and some tips to help assuage the rising panic. Mainly because both Karen and Gaynor (mainly Gaynor, let’s face it) have had moments of all of the above.
Together we can beat it… or at least give it a go! If you enjoy #artchatter do share it with your friends and follow us for updates.
Episode links:
Episode Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash
@peacockartstrail
@abigail.leachceramics
@littlespearfineart
@clareduguidart
@karengeorgeart
@gaynorljart
@galleryno56
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
60 - trials and collaborations
Let’s talk collabs.
Working together, working together but apart, sharing space, exhibiting with friends, inspiring each other… can it work? Why does it work? …and would you risk your arty friendships to stretch yourself?
We’ve watched our lovely friend artist Bron Jones collaborate with more than one other artist…all hands on engagement and sky high talent. She’s kindly shared her thoughts on the process.
Then good friends of the artchatter podcast, inspirational Sue Bulmer and Sam Waters share sketch books across the miles… so we thought we’d give it a go and coerced our accountability darling @ginabelfordart. We discovered things - about ourselves and each other!
Episode Links:
@bronjonesart
@SueBulmer
@samwatersartist
@susannahcrookart
@ginabelford
@artistintheshed Mary Price
@rachael.johnson20art
@combedownarttrail
@camvalleyarttrail
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
59 - risk assessments of an artist: a summer in review
The life of an artist can be very complicated. It sounds like a breeze doesn’t it, happily painting, but reality is there’s lots to consider - not limited to health and safety! We also chat free courses, paid courses, online learning and when to just stop signing on to everything! (Maybe that’s just Gaynor).
Episode Links:
Photo by Rob Wicks on Unsplash
Combe Down Arts Trail http://www.cdarttrail.com
Peacock Art Trail https://www.peacockartstrail.co.uk
Cam Valley Arts Trail https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk
United Artspace https://www.unitedartspace.org
Find Your Joy https://www.louisefletcherart.com/find-your-joy-course
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
58 - how to build your audience
While many of us can rely on family to LOVE that we’re creative, the ones we love often aren’t the audience for our work. They’re not our buyers. Sometimes they’ll buy a small piece or two as we step into the abyss of social media, galleries, websites, art trails and all the other scary unknowns. Then we’re on our own. Where to find our people…the ones who fall in love with our work? Once we’ve found them, how do we find more? Some things that work for other artists may not work for all. We need to play to our strengths and find our path through the minefields of information and ‘must-dos’
As always, we have a few ideas to share ;) but do tell us yours too.
If you enjoy artchatter, please do tell others, share us on your socials, and follow us wherever you listen to ensure you keep up to date with episodes.
Episode links:
@faye_bridgwater
@emilypowellstudio
@sarahtargett
@polly.gough
@fsb_uk
@artinoffices
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
57 - the boat
Actually, no. You do you. When you’re ready. Anytime could be your right time to get on board, jump in or get to paddling.
Warning: this episode contains mixed metaphors.
Do leave us an honest review, share if you like us, and follow us on the socials if you’d like to know what we’re up to.
Episode Links:
Photo Credit: Rahul Shanbhag on Unsplash
Core Ventures Amy Morse
Louise Fletcher Find Your Joy -
Nicholas Wilton Art2Life
RachaelJohnson
Sophie Yardley
West Barn
Andrew eddleston
Jo Eddleston
Kate Westcott www.katewestcott.com
Karen Dews - photography
Helen Rushton - weaving
women in art www.womeninartprize.com
visual artists association visual-artists.org
#millionaireartistsclub
Alice Sheridan Connected Artist Club alicesheridan.com/artists/
#cvpalumni
#connectedartistsclub
#millionaireartistsclub
#karengeorgeart #gaynorljart #nevertoolate #nevertooold #artistsforever
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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-
56 - christmas in... august(?)
🎶🎵“It’s beginning to look a lot like… 🎄” 🎶🎶
Erm… soooo this is awks BUT hear us out!
All the big conglomerates and high street chains will be dragging out their tinsel with no shame as soon as the next month hits. They have mega expensive plans and goals and targets and all those things that make many an arty type cringe. But… what about us? Flailing to catch up as November screeches in?! Ohhhhh noooooo… Not this time!
Let’s all think about what we’d like the next few months to look like. As you’d expect, we have ideas… *cue evil laugh*
if you enjoy artchatter we’d love an honest review, or a share on the socials, it helps others find us. Thanks so much 💕
This week’s mentions and links:
Visual Artists Association https://visual-artists.org/
Federation of Small Businesses
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Cool Ventures - mentors and workshops
@unitedartspace
@michellelloyd
@drsoph
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
55 - intergenerational pan-global summer art revolution
How do you summer? Are you basking in pools, drinking exotic cocktails and completely switched off, … or manically wrangling children, grandchildren, dogs, cats and longingly eyeing your pencils and paint? Or are you able to embrace your sketchbook and sit, people watching, sketching and looking super bohemian? (The last one is my dream 😉)
Maybe you’re all of the above, or non of those things… and that’s perfect, but without the guilt!
Whatever you’re up to, as usual, we have ideas… let’s see how this goes!
Fancy joining us on #artchatterswap follow the hashtag and give us a shout if you join in 😊
As always, we’d be grateful for an honest review, a share, a like or a quick “hi” on Instagram
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash
@suebulmer
@samwatersartist
@sharongriffinart
@ginabelfordart
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
54 - techniques for stepping back in
We all know that feeling (not just us, surely?) when we can’t move a painting forward… worse-can’t start a painting, or worst thing ever-can’t even face stepping into our studio space.
Gahhhhhhh WHAT TO DO? Worry not, dear friend, we’ve got ideas. We’ve got ideas because we have been there…
As always, if you enjoy spending time with us, do let your friends know… share on the socials and follow us wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks ;)
Episode links:
Photo by Carlos Magno on Unsplash
Soluble graphite - art graff Vairco
@suebulmer
@samwatersartist
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
53 - what works for us
It’s always interesting to us to see how artists work, their inspiration, studios, how they do their thing… and we’ve been asked what we do. So, in the spirit of sharing (you know we love it!) we compare and contrast our practices… same same but ohhh so different!
What do you do? Share your practice, someone may well find a nugget that inspires them too 😊
As always, we would love you to leave an honest review, if you enjoy the podcast share with others you think may like it too.
Episode links:
Photo credit: Karen George
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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
52 - finding the time
Busy, busy, busy… while it’s a great problem to have, how do we find the time to prioritise what we want to do most? Finding our way through the to-do lists to get some peace with our paints.
Episode links:
Photo by Lukas Blazek on Unsplash
Bath Society of Artists annual Open Exhibition
Wild Escapes Exhibition at The Square Club
Sketchbook to painting workshop
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
51 - confidence, confidence, confidence
All the talk of confidence and resilience in Epic Epi #50 gave us pause for thought. So many of our (amazing) contributors wished they’d been more confident when they were younger or starting out in their art careers. YES! US TOO! We get it.
But how? How do we gain confidence? It’s all very well thinking it, but doing it is a different thing altogether. Luckily we have some ideas… if you have some too, we’d love to hear them.
Episode links:
Photo Credit by Robert Eklund on Unsplash
https://alicesheridan.com/artists/
https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk
Katie O’Brien 44AD artspace
https://www.instagram.com/polly.gough/
@ginabelfordart
https://www.unitedartspace.org
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
50 - fifty!
Well, to celebrate our 50th episode (FIFTIETH 😳 ) we invited artists we admire and love to do just that… tell us all something that they perhaps wish they’d known way back when.
We have been blown away by the generosity of the contributing artists and offer them a huge thank you for their kindness and words of advice. All are thought-provoking, inspiring, and speak to their experiences. We hope you gain insight and carry their words with you long after the episode airs.
Episode links:
Episode Artwork: Photo by Peri Stojnic on Unsplash
With thanks, appreciation and admiration to our generous contributing artists:
(in no particular order)
Róisín O’Farrell
@roisinofarrellart
roisinofarrell.com
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Sue Bulmer
@suebulmer
www.suebulmer.co.uk/about
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Louise Fletcher
@louisefletcher_art
Co-host Art Juice Podcast
www.louisefletcherart.com
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Alice Sheridan
@alicesheridanstudio
Co-host Art Juice Podcast
alicesheridan.com
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Jon Clayton
@_jonclaytonart
www.jonclayton-artist.com
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Barbara Reade
@bdreade_art
Co-host No Brush Required (instagram live)
barbarareade.com
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Tamara Grand
@tamaragrandart
tamaragrand.com
Co-host No Brush Required (instagram live)
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Julie Battisti
@juliebattisti
@faillikeanartist
Co-host Fail Like an Artist Podcast
www.juliebattisti.com
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Phoebe Gander
@phoebeganderart
@faillikeanartist
Co-host Fail Like an Artist Podcast
www.phoebegander.com
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Bron Jones
@bronjonesart
bronjonesart.com
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Gina Belford
@ginabelfordart
www.ginabelfordart.co.uk
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Gareth Edwards
@garethedwardsartist
www.garethedwardsartist.co.uk
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Michelle Lloyd
@unitedartspace
Host of Your Art Matters Podcast
www.unitedartspace.org
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Mary Price
@artistintheshed
artistintheshed.com
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Susan McCreevy
@susanmcreevyartist
www.susanmccreevy.com
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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
@karengeorgeart on instagram
www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques
@gaynorljart on instagram
www.gaynorljart.com/
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
49 - what if?
We wander through alll the thoughts, but yet again, agree, in conclusion, that art is the best field…and we mix our own shade of juicy green.
@stiffybags
@sarahboden
Connected artist club alicesheridan.com/artists/
United artspace www.unitedartspace.org
Louise Fletcher www.louisefletcherart.com
Róisín O’Farrell roisinofarrell.com
Visual Artist Association visual-artists.org @official_lepetitcochon
@fayebridgwater
@shakespearetotterdown
@anorakcat
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 painty 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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
48 - putting your art out there (and how to stay safe about it)
Okay, you’ve done the work, painted your socks off, set up on social media, prepped allll the things, booked a venue and you’re ready to chat to the public about it… and ohhhh my crikey, however lovely, they can be an odd bunch. What NOW?
This week Karen and Gaynor share the highlights, pitfalls and the *sideeye* moments they’ve experienced… tell us yours?!
If you enjoy our chat, please do leave us a review, hit the follow button and share us on social media… thank you ;)
Episode Links:
@squareclub
@swanartworks
@faillikeanartist - copying
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 painty 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
47 - game plans
What’s your game plan? Soooooo are you just going with the flow, manifesting like a master or do you meticulously follow a structured plan that’s guiding your every move? Karen and Gaynor are on different sides of the spectrum… Karen has it all written down and while Gaynor appears to be winging it, there are actually some similarities after all.
Tell us your plan-what’s working for you?
As always, many thanks for listening, we’d grateful if you’d follow the podcast and share on social media if you’ve enjoyed our chat x
Episode Links:
Image credit: Deva Darshan on Unsplash
@unitedartspace Best Year Yet: United Art Space Hub https://www.unitedartspace.org
Thriving Artists - Amanda Heath Art https://ta-bs.com
Open Exhibition competition entries OLIST https://theolist.oess1.uk
Starving Artists https://www.starvingartists.studio/
Home retreat:
Tamara Grand https://tamaragrand.com
Sue Bulmer https://www.suebulmer.co.uk
100 day project. https://www.the100dayproject.org
Square club https://www.thesquareclub.com
CVP Nicholas Wilton https://www.art2life.com
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
46 - on critiques and criticisms
Are you your own worst critic? Ever asked for an opinion and instantly regretted it?
This week Karen and Gaynor discuss the critical eye…when it’s useful and when it’s a confidence zapper, with thanks to our lovely listener and friend @helengrace.artist for the question… what a subject!
If you enjoy artchatter let others know by sharing, or hitting the follow button on the podcast- and in keeping with this week’s subject, you get to critique or criticise if you review ;)
Episode links:
Photo credit Nick Fewings on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/@jannerboy62
@annamazzottafineart
@sarahbodenart
@studio74contemporaryart
@fayebridgewater
@helengrace.artist
@rachael.johnson20art
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 painty 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
45 - joining in
Are you a course junkie, a joiner-in, a membership lover, have a love of alllll communities?
This time we work out what works - Karen, as you’d maybe guess, is a considered member of groups, is the founder of an arts trail which is in its 10th year and offers sell out in-person workshops. Conversely Gaynor joins everything, but has a reluctance to engage fully…
Which are you? Do you value community? Do you WANT community? One thing is for sure artists by nature are very giving and generous.
Episode Links:
Image credit to Susan Holt Simpson on Unsplash.com
Workshops and courses:
Intuitive Abstract Art with Gina Belford
Karen George Art workshops https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/workshops-karen-george-art-731236.html
Róisín O’Farrell https://roisinofarrell.com
Creative Visionary Program https://www.art2life.com
Oil and Cold Wax Academy https://coldwaxacademy.com
Alice Sheridan Connected Artists
https://instagram.com/faillikeanartist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Mary Price @artistintheshed
The100DayProject.org https://www.the100dayproject.org
#100dayproject. @dothe100dayproject
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 painty 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
44 - books, covers, artists and others
Do you make assumptions? Do people make assumptions about you? Can you tell who someone is and what they do at first glance?
Okay, so this week we chat about lots of things we consider fact, but in reality, we’re not our own market, maybe we should chat to everyone without prejudging… and you’ll never know what could happen. Let us know what you think!
As alway, please do subscribe, share and leave us a comment!
Episode Links:
Image credit goes to Kenny Eliason on Unsplash
The sky landscape artist of the year
Ann Stone
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 painty 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
43 - overcoming overwhelm
Sometimes we slip. Sometimes we slip up. Our creative time gets disrupted and we slide into the ditch. It’s about finding our way out to overcoming the banana skins life throws in our way.
We had an absolutely amazing annual planning session in our accountability group. It was great, we were all fired up, raring to go on little steps to grow big leaps - except Karen is in painting mode. She lost her focus and got lost in coffee and cake. We find out how she dealt with it, overcame it and found her painting mojo. (Spoiler alert: the cake didn’t make the situation better!)
Join us as once again we ponder the ups and downs of life as an artist, the good the bad and the cake moments.
If you enjoy artchatter please do subscribe and share with others in your community.
You‘re also welcome to subscribe to Gaynor‘s pondering newsletter and Karen’s monthly studio news.
Episode Links:
How to fail like an artist - Phoebe Gander
@taraleaver
@suebulmer
Cover Credit: Louis Hansel on Unsplash
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 painty 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
42 - work in progress
Whilst Karen is tucked away in her studio splashing all the paint around, ready for a solo show, Gaynor is planning and thinking and collecting thoughts. We have different motivations - in fact we are such opposites we really do complement each other! Which are you… How do you work?
Do you follow us on Instagram? Have you signed up for Karen’s studio news or Gaynor’s monthly newsletter?
Maybe there’s a topic you’d like us to chat about… get in touch we’re always happy to hear from you.
Episode Links:
Cover Photo : Markus Winkler on Unsplash
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=1550180325
Michelle Lloyd United Artspace
https://www.unitedartspace.org
Video of Sharon Griffin in conversation with Michelle Lloyd
https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
@taraleaver on Instagram #21daysinmyartlife
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 painty 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
41 - first steps into 2023
Woo hoo 2023 here we come. Challenges. Goals. Plans. Oh dear lawd we’re exhausted already! How about small steps? Shall we be gentle and steady? Yeah, you with us… phew! ;)
Episode Links:
Image credit to: Miguel A Amutio on Unsplash
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 painty 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
40 - it takes a village to raise an artist
39 - change!
Whether it’s a deliberate plan to Move On or a gradual evolution, we all make changes. To our practice, to our selves, to the way we see things.
It’s interesting to look back and assess how far we’ve travelled-what’s worked… what hasn’t! Do we plan it, or do we just flit like butterflies until we find what suits us?
Episode Links
Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash
Studio44ad Bath Humbug
The Square Club
Totterdown The Kane Gallery
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 painty 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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
38 - winning
In this world of harsh realities some things are universally true. Like small victories. They may be small but they be mighty to misquote the great man himself (Shakespeare not a deity!). Every little win matters... they stack up to huge and often monumental moments. so let's count 'em all.
Make them all matter. Tick those boxes. Give yourself a pat on the back. You're here. We're here. That's the first win!
Episode Links
Artwork: by jevens julian on Unsplash
Helen Perry (Just Bloody Post It Podcast)
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 painty 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
37 - we can do whatever we can do
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Episode Links:
Episode Artwork: Kyle Glenn on Unsplash
Jodie King "dance of opposites"
Elizabeth Day in conversation with Greta Thunberg
Studio44 AD
Connected Artists Club - Alice Sheridan
Kate Westcott
Anna F MacDonald
Art Juice
Wordle
Worldle (World Guesses)
Stiffy Bags
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 painty 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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
36 - adventures in motivation
As artists, creatives, makers, most of us work alone. We have studio space, a kitchen table, a spare room to use. It's all set up nicely and we Go For It. To start with it's all very exciting, then we discover that other tasks grab our time... so how do we stay motivated? What keeps us in some sort of routine when we have no one to check we're working? What happens when we're tired, below par? We keep on keeping on.
In this week's podcast we chat about tips, ideas, people and podcasts that have worked for us to keep us motivated when our energy and spark dips.
If you enjoy your time with us, please hit the follow button, share with friends and let us know.
Episode Links:
Artwork Credit: Geri Forsaith on Unsplash
Tamara Grand
Susan McCreavy
100 Day Project
Art Juice
Anna F MacDonald
Nick Wilton Art2Life
Your Art Matters
Windowsill Chats
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 painty 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 www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques 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: www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
35 - versatility
“Oh, you’re an artist?” they say. “Must be nice, playing with paint all day” 🤐
Shall we explain the things we do? The prepping, the social media, the art fairs, the networking, the accounting, the… everything.
One thing we do know: Artists are amazing and creative AND versatile! Let's discuss how we navigate ALL the things without becoming overwhelmed or giving up.
Episode links:
Cover credit - Sandie Clarke on Unsplash
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 painty 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 Art 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
34 - reset, refresh, refocus
Okay, summer is well and truly over... autumn (the pretty season) is officially here. Rich golds, falling leaves, bracing walks, hygge, fresh thinking, new plans. Fresh thinking? New plans? Ohhhh yes. This back to school vibe brings the opportunity to have a little rethink, update schedules and plan work as we scurry to our studios or hit the art trails.
It's time to consider what we want from the last quarter of the year and building new practices into our routines if we need to. How exciting!
Join Karen and Gaynor as we consider what we want and how we embrace the new, glorious season and the promise it brings.
Episode image by Chase Clark on Unsplash
Links
Sophie Piddock (DiscoandFishDesigns)
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 painty 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
33 - putting yourself forward
32 - inspiration
Recently when Karen was playing catch up on Laura Horn, she had a moment of realisation... she needed to check out her mood board. First question: Mood board or inspiration board? Next question, where to keep it, what to put on it? Colours, postcards, sketches... oh yeah we thought it through. Refresh time = fun!
Episode Links:
Photo by Elena Baidak on Unsplash
https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk/
http://www.clevedonartclub.co.uk/
https://www.susannahcrookart.com/
https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/
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 painty 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
31 - artists abroad (& closer to home)
We are giddy as the proverbial kippers today! Karen's been sketching, holidaying and dancing at a wedding (there may have been wine). Gaynor has been painting...finally there's a little gap to focus and really enjoy the studio time. SO, what are we prepping for? Art trail season... we dare you to get involved wherever you are!
Photo Credit: Ilnur Kalimullin on Unsplash
Links:
Helen Swan Artist (yarn bomber)
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 painty life! https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
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
30 - summer plans
29 - finding the lesson
You've done the work, turned up to the event, set up in the searing heat or the pouring rain. Your display, exhibition, stand (tick appropriate) looks amazing. Your chest swells with pride that you've made it, you charge up your payment machine, check your phone speaks to it.
YOU ARE READY, open up the doors ...and wait.
So, after all that, what do you do when the sales are a bit slow, footfall is quiet - or non-existent? Well, let's talk about that. Good or sloooooow, there's always something to do better for next time; it's time to analyse.
Thanks so much to everyone for sharing the podcast. We'd love it if you'd share and follow so other arty types find us too.
Links
artwork credit: Photo by Piret Ilver on Unsplash
Gina Belford https://www.ginabelfordart.co.uk/
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 painty 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
28 - a hammock of one's own
Phew! Well, we're back. We hope you enjoyed the recommedations we offered last week. While we're on the subject, do let us know if you have any tips on what we should all be listening to (as well as artchatter of course!).
So, thiiiiiis week, Karen and I are chattering on the back of taking part in an arts trail in Bristol. Good lawwwd our (my!) insecurities rose to the fore, (the smack of imposter syndrome hit hard and OMG everyone else is soooo talented!) and we really had to take it one step at a time and embrace the support of friends (old and new). Which once again flags up the absolute necessity of building your own community... it really is important! Spoiler alert: it was lovely!
Image credit: Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash
This week's links:
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 painty 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
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We do, however have some sweet, sweet recommendations for you.
Helen Perry - Just Bloody Post It www.helen-perry.co.uk/the-just-bloody-post-it-podcast/
The Savvy Painter savvypainter.com/podcast/
No Brush Required - Tamara Grand Art www.instagram.com/tamaragrandart/
and of course, you can access back episodes of artchatter!