Art + Business + Murals – Details, episodes & analysis

In the Art + Business + Murals Podcast, we have another epsiode in the Money Management for Artists series. Today we are talking about Superannuation (or 401K if you’re in the States). If you’re a sole trader or self-employed creative, superannuation might be one of those things you’ve put on the back burner. After all, you’re busy running your business, creating art, and juggling a million other priorities. But here’s the thing: the decisions you make about your super today can have a massive impact on your future.

In this episode, we’ll cover some key facts about inequality in super, why it’s crucial to self-contribute as a sole trader, and how you can take small, actionable steps to secure your financial future. As per usual – actionable steps and tips included!

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You will notice there is no ‘goal setting for 2025’ episode this year. Instead I am encouraging you to start journaling. In today’s episode of the Art + Business + Murals Podcast we explore the five benefits of journaling for your business and how you can start seeing results from just a few minutes a day. As always, actionable steps and tips scattered throughout the episode. 

 

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If you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com

 

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Today on the Art + Business + Murals Podcast I am speaking with abstract artist, Natalie Parker. Her expressive paintings explore the rawness of human emotion through gestural mark making, contrasting brushstrokes and colour. With a paint brush in her hand since kindergarten, art has been the vehicle through which this introvert can express herself to the world.Formally trained with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Postgraduate Diploma of Secondary School Art Teaching, Natalie's art knowledge and experience provides her with a wealth of ideas to explore in the studio. Natalie's process begins with a colour palette and feeling in mind as she takes to the canvas. Often beginning with expressive brushstrokes and gestural mark making. As the work begins to take form she pulls back and assesses what to leave and what to remove. With layers of colour and a push and pull conversation emerging, Natalie remains in the dance of the work until resolution and peace arise.Through her work, Natalie aims to bring a sense of calm and order and show that beauty and joy can emerge in even the most challenging seasons of life. In this interview we talk about the business side of art, developing your art style and balancing parenting and art.  If you’d like to check out Natalies’s work:Website // https://www.natalieparkerartist.comInstagram // https://www.instagram.com/natalieparkerstudio/Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/natalieparkerartist/  ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along:Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesignYou Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videosWebsite // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

In this episode of Art + Business + Murals, I talk about Money Management for Artists: Bank Accounts. I know, it’s a little tabot to talk about money, but here’s the thing – for most of us, the number one reason we don’t work full time for ourselves is due to money. So in todays episode I share how I set up my business bank accounts and how I manage my profits and expenses. I’ve broken the money talk down into bite-sized chunks so that it doesn’t sounds overwhelming. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

In this episode of Art + Business + Murals, I talk about the ebs and flows of creative work. About learning the busy periods in the year, managing your income to cover the quiet periods and gritting your teeth to manage the busy times. Yes. I’m in the middle of a busy time. I’m sure you are too. The lead up to Christmas is chaotic. So breathe… and listen to this episode ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

Today on the Art + Business + Murals Podcast I am speaking with abstract artist, Rowena Martinich. Creating vast, dynamic explorations of colour is abstract expressionist Rowena Martinich’s forte. Martinich has carved out her position in the art world, spanning the realms of public art, painting installations, permanent and temporary interventions, murals within streetscapes, awe inspiring architectural applications and powerful compositions on canvas. Martinich’s artwork has been sort after by major clients such as Nike, Facebook, Mecca Cosmetica, Mirvac, Bombay Sapphire, The National Gallery of Victoria and Dulux as well Australia’s leading architects and interior designers to create bespoke immersive art experiences in both domestic and commercial environments.  In this interview we talk about higher education for public artists, working with designers, business planning and art fairs.  We spoke about episode 43: Being Vulnerable Vs. Over Sharing. Listen to it here. If you’d like to check out Rowena’s work:Website // https://martinich.com.auInstagram // https://www.instagram.com/rowenamartinichFacebook // https://www.facebook.com/rowenamartinichartist——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along:Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesignYou Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videosWebsite // https://www.sculleydesign.com  Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life. 

In this episode of Art + Business + Murals, I talk about this podcast and what I’ve learned in the last year of consistently putting out episodes. I am often asked about ‘how the podcast is going’, so I thought the one-year anniversary of the podcast was the perfect time to answer all the questions I have been asked. In this episode I talk about: Why I startedWhat I struggled withWhat I loved about itWhat I learnedHow I do it The Free Online Art + Business Workshop tickets can be found here. The Creative Business Development Workbook can be purchased from here. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.com  Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life. 

In this episode of Art + Business + Murals, we dive into the power of consistency and why it's a cornerstone of a successful art business. Consistency isn’t just about showing up—it's about building trust with your audience, strengthening your brand, and creating long-term growth in your career. We’ll explore practical ways artists can be consistent, from setting creative routines and posting schedules to developing a recognizable style and maintaining strong client relationships. Tune in to learn how small, steady actions can lead to big results, helping you build a thriving, sustainable art business! The Free Online Art + Business Workshop tickets can be found here. The Creative Business Development Workbook can be purchased from here.——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.com  Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life. 

Today I am speaking with Katie Wyer. As a child, art was Katies escape from the noise of a household of eight. It was also her favourite time filler while traveling the world with her husband.  After having four children in five years, she longed to put brush to paper without the stress of toddlers’ wandering hands getting into her oil paints or mediums.After finding the space to paint freely again, the female figure features almost exclusively in Katie’s work. Her true passion lies in connecting with her collectors through the emotions and messages that inspire her pieces, as we all learn to embrace our own beautiful mess. In this interview we talk about balancing family and business and how Katie’s family influence her art. We speak about her thriving prints and paint sales and how she found her style.  If you’d like to check out Katie’s work:Website // https://katiewyerart.comInstagram // https://www.instagram.com/katiewyerart/Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077717169378  ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along:Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesignYou Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videosWebsite // https://www.sculleydesign.comFeel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.

In this weeks episode of Art + Business + Murals, titled 5 ways artists can make the most of Christmas, I dive into a variety of ideas to help you thrive leading up to the festive season. I know, I'm using the 'C-word' so early in the year. But now is the time to prepare. I know we, as artists, tend to leave things to the last moment. Not this year! As the festive season approaches, it's time to infuse the holiday spirit into our art and embrace the opportunities that Christmas brings for artists to connect, create, and prosper. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, illustrator, or any form of creative thinker, this episode is your guide to making the most out of the holiday season.  The blog post with the same topic can be found here:https://www.sculleydesign.com/single-post/5-ways-artists-can-make-the-most-of-christmas ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: podcast@sarahsculley.com Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.com Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.