Who decides what’s good and what’s not worth looking at - who are the gatekeepers? Why does some work sell for tens of thousands, and others hold no value to the curators, historians and galleries? 

Why do artists of one genre openly dismiss another? 

What triggers you? 

This week Gaynor and Karen were triggered by opinions stated as facts. Do join the conversation as we’d love to know what you think - also what triggers you?! 

This week’s links and mentions:

Photo Credit:  Icons8 Team on Unsplash

Black Swan Frome Open Exhibition

Hauser & Wirth Bruton, Somerset

Rae Melody Art 

Holburne Art Museum 

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

Does summer throw you a curveball, does it disrupt your art when other family members are around? How easy do you find it to block off time for your work during holidays, when trips abound, the sun shines or friends offer coffee dates? 

This week Karen and Gaynor find ways to protect their creative time, although suggestions are always welcome. 

Links and mentions:

Photo by Gonard Fluit on Unsplash

@ginabelfordart

@johounsomephotography

Jacqueline Ford 

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 alw ays 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

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.

Photo by lilartsy on Unsplash

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

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

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

We can all have those racing thoughts and going-nowhere ideas, but when you’re a solo artist, hiding away in your studio space, who do you turn to? Who do you share and bounce ideas off?  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  https://visual-artists.org @visualartistsassociation @kvhs_creative Karen Van Hoey Smith Connected Artist Club https://alicesheridan.com/artists/ Art Tribe https://www.louisefletcherart.com/art-tribe Art2Life CVP  https://www.art2life.com @sarahbodenart https://sarahbodenart.com  @raemelodyart https://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 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

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

Jo Hounsome

Westonbirt Arboretum

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

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

Karen went VIRAL!!! What does this mean? Is she now a superstar with a millionty billion followers?? Yeah…nooooooo. Not so much.  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 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

Oops! Unfortunately dear friends, there’s a technical issue so please pop back tomorrow for the real thing!

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

“Nothing that is meant for you will pass you by” a great reminder to us from a younger artist we shared space with recently: things will happen if you can keep the faith, keep going and remember to do whatever it takes to maintain a positive attitude to your art practice, finding your audience and community. 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 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

Artists need to be on Instagram daily, apparently. Oh and Facebook. Maybe chuck in some threads, Substack and X for good measure. We HAVE to be seen. Anyone else exhausted? 

Who is making the rules? What if we just go with the flow, find our own rhythm and natural online home? 

This week Karen and Gaynor tease out what is working for them and how to accommodate the pressures of social media expectations. Shout out to our friend, Harry Martel for the inspiration.

Links and mentions:

Photo by Merakist on Unsplash

@martelsart 

 @ginabelfordart

@suebulmer

@annafmacdonald 

@thesanctuary_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 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

We all do things out of obligation, make ourselves do things we’d really rather not and keep going regardless of our heavy hearts! But, should we? Do we have to? Why not choose to do the things that are fun-which immediately improves the chance of success. 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 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

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

“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

The guilt of success. It’s a real thing…like survivors’ guilt but the whole doing well when someone else in the room isn’t. Do you cringe either when an arts trail is going great for you, or when it isn’t… 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 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

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

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

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

Big monthly planner

Susan McCreevy YouTube

Sue Bulmer 

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

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:

 Scott Webb on Unsplash

@faye_bridgwater

@emilypowellstudio

@sarahtargett

@polly.gough

@fsb_uk

@linkedin

@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

Are you too late? Too late to start something new, to jump onto the new thing, is everyone else doing what you thought of a few years ago, but didn’t get around to and now you feel you just can’t? Ugh. Right? 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 https://www.katewestcott.com Karen Dews - photography  Helen Rushton - weaving women in art https://www.womeninartprize.com visual artists association https://visual-artists.org #millionaireartistsclub  Alice Sheridan Connected Artist Club https://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 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-

🎶🎵“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:

Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Visual Artists Association https://visual-artists.org/

Federation of Small Businesses

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Cool Ventures - mentors and workshops 

@unitedartspace

@michellelloyd

@drsoph

Art Juice  

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

Declutterring our studios highlighted all sorts of things we’d been holding onto, physically and metaphorically! Both realised old practices, old beliefs, old habits needed to be shown the door too. Time for a rethink!

We’d once again like to thank the adorable @annafmacdonaldart for her help, guidance and sense of humour! 

Links and mentions:

Photo by The Jopwell Collection on Unsplash

Anna F MacDonald

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

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

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

Collograph printing 

Monotypes 

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

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

Faber castell - aquarelle 

Derwent water brush 

Landscape seawhite sketchbook

Art Juice

Your Art Matters

Art2Life

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Gabby Bernstein 

Emily Powell Studio

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

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

Lori Mirabelli

Big Monthly Planner

Bath Society of Artists annual Open Exhibition 

Christine Lawes

Gina Belford 

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

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

Connected Artists’ Club

https://alicesheridan.com/artists/

Cam Valley Arts Trail

https://www.camvalleyartstrail.co.uk

Katie O’Brien 44AD artspace

https://www.44ad.net

Polly Gough

https://www.instagram.com/polly.gough/

@ginabelfordart

Michelle Lloyd

https://www.unitedartspace.org

Trello

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

Ever wished you’d been given the benefit of great advice from amazing artists, maybe ahead of you on their art career path?  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 https://roisinofarrell.com ———/////——— Sue Bulmer @suebulmer https://www.suebulmer.co.uk/about ———/////——— Louise Fletcher  @louisefletcher_art Co-host Art Juice Podcast  https://www.louisefletcherart.com ———/////——— Alice Sheridan @alicesheridanstudio Co-host Art Juice Podcast https://alicesheridan.com ———/////——— Jon Clayton @_jonclaytonart https://www.jonclayton-artist.com ———/////——— Barbara Reade @bdreade_art Co-host No Brush Required (instagram live)  https://barbarareade.com ———/////——— Tamara Grand @tamaragrandart https://tamaragrand.com Co-host No Brush Required (instagram live)  ———/////——— Julie Battisti  @juliebattisti @faillikeanartist Co-host Fail Like an Artist Podcast  https://www.juliebattisti.com ———/////——— Phoebe Gander  @phoebeganderart @faillikeanartist Co-host Fail Like an Artist Podcast  https://www.phoebegander.com ———/////——— Bron Jones @bronjonesart ⁠ https://bronjonesart.com ———/////——— Gina Belford  @ginabelfordart https://www.ginabelfordart.co.uk ———/////——— Gareth Edwards @garethedwardsartist https://www.garethedwardsartist.co.uk ———/////——— Michelle Lloyd @unitedartspace  Host of Your Art Matters Podcast  https://www.unitedartspace.org ———/////——— Mary Price  @artistintheshed https://artistintheshed.com ———/////——— Susan McCreevy @susanmcreevyartist https://www.susanmccreevy.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  @karengeorgeart on instagram https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ Gaynor Leverett-Jaques  @gaynorljart on instagram https://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: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/  Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree

What would you do if… this week we wonder if the grass is greener in another other field. Remembering what we’ve done in past lives, and why we do art (at whatever level we choose or aim). 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 https://alicesheridan.com/artists/ United artspace https://www.unitedartspace.org Louise Fletcher https://www.louisefletcherart.com Róisín O’Farrell https://roisinofarrell.com Visual Artist Association https://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 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

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

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

Spray varnish @winsornewton 

@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

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

Is brave being ‘gung-ho’ or stepping back and trusting intuition?  Let’s give ourselves some credit. We all do something most people aren’t courageous enough to… we open up our souls to be judged. Too dramatic? What about risking criticism, earning a living in a challenging climate, facing our own self-doubt… or just showing up on social media on the daily? If you enjoy the podcast, please do give us a follow and share with everyone you know ;) This week’s links and mentions:  Anna F MacDonald 27th July workshop Amy McNee @inspiredtowrite @unpublishedpodcast Elizabeth Gilbert Big Magic Kellee Wynne The Big Shift @sarahboden @royalacademy  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

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

United Artspace

Visual Artist Association

Artist Info Company

Alice Sheridan Connected Artists

Louise Fletcher Art Tribe

Cam Valley Arts Trail Group

44AD Associate Members

Fail like an artist podcast

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

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

Catherine Beale

The great pottery throw down

The sky landscape artist of the year

David Bowie

Ann Stone

Sarah Boden

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

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:

Jodie King 

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

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

Your art matters podcast

 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://youtu.be/4OiRzpafLXE 

Big Magic 

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

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

Gina Belford Art

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

So much love to share in this episode as Karen and Gaynor float along from the wonderful experience of taking part in an artist event in the beautiful city of Bath. Tired and cold but happy and full of Christmas cheer..!

Ch Ch Ch Changes! 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 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

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)

Blue Peter

Louise Fletcher

Smartist

designrr.io

Peacock Arts Trail 2023

Catherine Beale Art

Visual Artists Association

Karen Van Hoey Smith

a-n.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

Life as an artist is one big circle of fun, amirite? yeah. Nope. Let's face it, sometimes life can be a bit of a slog. Are we really failing, or do we feel like we're failing? Is there a difference? This week we get real about the down times, finding the good in how rotten or ridiculous life can be! We explore the best ways to find the way back to creativity, good times and companions to help pick us up. We're all in this together, after all.  If you enjoy our company please do hit the + follow button wherever you listen. It helps other people find us-or you could give us a shout out on social media- we always say hi! 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 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

Another day, another to-do list. Where to begin? Does it really matter? Another cup of coffee first?  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 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

As we dance merrily into our studios and sing happily opening our sketchbooks, loading our easels or mixing paint, there’s something joyous about studio time *sighs happily à la Snow White*.

Except if you haven’t tidied. If you have your rubbish scattered on the floor, dirty brushes and erm where’s the cad red I love so much?! Can we ever really create in a space that isn’t clear enough for us to think? Ugh.

Karen and Gaynor are taking stock and doing the thing we don’t want to do, but feel so much better having done it. Time to declutter.

This week’s links and mentions: 

Sort Your Life Out - Stacey Solomon

Anna F MacDonald

@janaustinstudio

Marie Kondo-ing

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 where you can sign up to their monthly emails, 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

“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

Ottelein Hucken

Trello

Art Juice

Julie Forrester Clark

 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

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

Nicholas Wilton Art2Life

Alice Sheridan

easyframe.co.uk

Sophie Piddock (DiscoandFishDesigns)

Museum of Bath Stone

Sally Gardiner

Penny Richards

Kerrie McNeil

Linda O'Gorman

Catherine Beale

Stourhead House and Garden

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

Collaborate, cooperate, group exhibitions… or fly solo? Can you do both..? when do we get to just prioritise ourselves, our work and what’s right for us? Things to consider!

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.laurahornart.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