A podcast for artists, aspiring creatives, and art lovers. Two artists share their thoughts on art, life and everything in between. Join Alice Sheridan and Louise Fletcher for honest, generous, and humorous conversations that will feed your creative soul AND get you thinking.
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The Creative Type Podcast is a show featuring casual talks about real artist life, the good, bad and the ugly. Sometimes being an artist is a lonely journey, other times it can be filled with community and friendship. Already have a community? That’s great, join us anyway but if you don’t we always have room for you. The Creative Type Podcast, co-hosted by Jaime Haney and Lori Rivera, offers support, community and amusing conversations for artists. Learn more at www.creativetypepodcast.com
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Art at Home with Emily Hadley [271]
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Have you ever felt frustrated about how best to showcase your art so that collectors can see it in the best light? Today's guest is an expert at it - in fact she's made a second career out of bridging the gap between artists, art collectors, or just people who want a colourful home full of personality. Alice welcomes Emily Hadley to Art juice and w…
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The Risks & Rewards of Collaboration [270]
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This week, we're talking all about collaboration. In response to two listener questions, we discuss the pros and cons of working with others, whether they be galleries, businesses or fellow artists. Collaborations can offer great rewards - as long as you ask some smart questions before committing. Find Alice Sheridan at: …
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In this episode, we dive into the joys of using mixed media—a playground for curiosity and creativity. We explore the fun (and challenges) of mixing materials, textures, and techniques, from graphic edges paired with loose lines to playful contrasts of smooth and rough textures. But it’s not all carefree: many artists find themselves relying on ext…
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This week, we answer a question from Cherrie, who is curious about the benefits and downsides of teaching. This is something we have both thought about over the years and in this chat we share our perspectives. Our conversation spans both the positives (inspiration, realisations, variety in our days) and the negatives (do we lose out on our creativ…
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Finding Freedom with Annie Tempest [267]
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Today Louise chats with British artist Annie Tempest about her life and work. Annie is an award-winning cartoonist whose work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and has been a staple of Country Life magazine for over 30 years, but she is also a talented sculptor who is now exploring painting. Annie has found real freedom in her art prac…
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Do you love the process of building up layers in your painting? Or perhaps you're wondering why layering is necessary and feeling frustrated with how long your paintings are taking you. Today we are talking all things layering; from glazing to different substrates. Even if this isn't the way you work, they'll be something her for you as we veer int…
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Making Time & Space for Creative Flow [265]
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This week, Alice and Louise ponder the need for carving out time and space for our creativity. Perhaps it's even broader than that - perhaps it's about the idea of consciously designing your life; about creating an environment in which ideas can grow and flourish, and about making the necessary decisions to create that environment. We hope you enjo…
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Pace, Patience and the Peaks! [264]
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This week we are having a post-summer catch up on ongoing projects from tractors to tab guns. But beyond the required kit for any creative project, we're talking about striving vs spaciousness, and why having longer term projects which require long term effort are actually beneficial for your health! Find Alice Sheridan at: …
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Finding Creative Flow with Rachel Davis [263]
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As Louise prepares to teach her annual online course, she is joined by Californian artist (and former student) Rachel Davis, to discuss the ideas behind the course. The conversation centers on the importance of finding our own creative flow, and also the ways in which we sometimes block ourselves from accessing it. Our conversation touches on commo…
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This week, Alice and Louise discuss the process of making art, and ponder the question of control. Do our paintings come from us, or from somewhere else? Why do some paintings come together quickly while others seem to involve real struggle? During the course of our chat we cover the frustration of the messy middle, the idea of conversing with our …
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Working on a collaborative project can feel a bit daunting - but can also be a joyous creative (and logistical!) challenge that will progress your output and lead to all sorts of opportunities. Today we hear from Claire Hankey and Shilpa Agashe who share the outcomes and learnings from their common love of plants - and a mixing of their different a…
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Inspiration, Emulation or Outright Theft? [260]
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As artists we all stand on the shoulders of giants. Like magpies, we pick up inspiration and ideas as we move through the world. Hopefully we alchemise these ideas into something new and original to us ... but where do we draw the line between inspiration and emulation. When are we turning an idea into something new, versus simply lifting it wholes…
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Open Calls - the Gallery View [259]
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This week Alice is joined by two UK gallery owners to discuss Open Call exhibitions - from the inside! When artists can sometimes feel submissions are a waste of time, two gallerists share why they choose to use this as part of their offer for artists, and the relationships which build from it. They let us in on some of the behind the scenes set-up…
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Colour frustrations and Guideposts [258]
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Louise is in colour frustration as she uses paint in a different way out of the studio. And Alice is back from a third away event in as many weeks with some reflections about finding your direction and staying the course. What does trusting your intuition really feel like? How we debate with logic and recognising what you don't even realise you nee…
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Tears, Fears & Emotional Rollercoasters [257]
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This week, we're diving into what it means to live a creative life, and what toll it takes emotionally. Is there a way to regulate your emotional state through a large project or body of work? And should you even try? As Louise starts a major new project, we discuss dopamine hits, tears, and the importance of simply being present. Find Alice Sherid…
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Open Calls - the Artist View [256]
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Are submitting to open calls part of your practice? Maybe you find the rejection hard to handle? Or you're fed up of losing submission fees... This week's show was prompted by a rather shocking and sad recent scenario involving the Livingstone gallery. If you got caught up in it, you're not alone. But it prompted a discussion about whether we shoul…
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Turning Ideas Into Reality [255]
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This week, we're talking about the long journey from initial idea to fully fledged reality. So often people give up at the very first hurdle, but we have both learned the value of persistence in our art and our businesses. In this episode, we share what we've learned, including "no you haven't ruined it," and "stop staring at the problem." There is…
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What if we stopped selling? [254]
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This week, we’re talking sales - or rather, we’re talking what happens if we take sales out of the equation. Alice has just finished a gallery show while Louise has a pile of finished paintings she hasn’t yet put on her website. We discuss the role that sales play in our creative process and in our ultimate satisfaction. Is it important to exchange…
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Enjoying the Journey with Louisa Sugden [253]
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Louisa Sugden is a photographer, stylist, and content creator with a large social media following and a house renovation that has taken 8 years (and counting). In this episode, Louise talks to Louisa about how she learned to slow down and enjoy life, even while living in semi-chaos, and how she has learned to share honestly on social media and Yout…
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This week's episode began with a simple question: do you wash your brushes before finishing for the day? But we soon realised that work practices and studio set-up are a whole topic, so join us as we dive into storage, colour mixing, and the ways in which our spaces evolve as our work changes. Mentioned Windmill Hill The Most Fun We Ever Had Still…
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In this solo episode, Louise reflects on a key principle of art-making - one that can take your art from good to great. If you want your art to connect with others, who better to learn from that Taylor Swift? Her new album is the most successful of all time, and Louise thinks she knows why. She also thinks we can all learn something from it. So if …
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You Tube Confidence for Artists with Matt Hughes [250]
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Matt Hughes (known as the King of Video) joins Alice to bring some ease and encouragement for artists who want to get started on YouTube. We talk about gaining confidence, what equipment you may need and Matt shares how a simple strategy can multiply your presence online. Recommended software: InShot, CapCut and repurpose.io Sign up for the Friday …
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5 Ways to Give Yourself a Creative Boost [249]
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This week, Louise returns from a two-week residency in Sausalito, California, where she worked in the studio of another artist. This trip provided Louise with a huge creative boost, and in this episode, she shares 5 takeaways that she feels can help anyone do the same - without going anywhere. So if you're feeling a bit stuck, this episode is packe…
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Find your Creative Spark with Jenny Grant [248]
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Jenny Grant is a Mixed Media Artist living in Stockholm, Sweden who has sold artwork, exhibited and run workshops all over the world. Over the years she’s developed an intuitive, unstructured, tactile and yes, messy (but fun!) process that has allowed her to create her unique style.. She’s on a mission to inspire people like you to be brave, to use…
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“The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” Alain de Botton This week we're catching up after Alice's trip to Bali with stories of hot hikes, vibrating water beds (?!) and more! While travel can be fun, the real benefit is how experiences like this can ch…
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Episode 38: How to Build Your Email List and Why It's Important
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime talk about why collecting emails to create an email list for your art business is so important. They offer tips on how to start collecting emails and they each share with the audience what platform they’re currently use. Tune in to hear the conversation.…
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Making Space for Creativity [246]
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Do you ever find yourself rushing around, filling every moment, and then wondering why your art is disappointing? In today's conversation, we explore the topic of making space and allowing our art to breathe. Sometimes this means letting a single painting rest before working on it again, and sometimes it means taking a complete break to recharge an…
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In a week a little squeezed by life admin we take time to explore how we feel about the idea of "keeping up". This often comes up for artists in the guise of keeping up with courses, with their own set projects (100 day project anyone?) or even the criteria we create for ourselves. But is there a different way to look at what we take on? https://ww…
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Episode 37: Keeping Your Best Artwork for Yourself
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime talk about why you should keep your best artwork for yourself for situations like future once in a lifetime exhibits and more. Tune in to hear the conversation.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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Nurturing Your Creative Practice (with Sally-Anne Ashley) [244]
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This week, Louise welcomes guest artist Sally-Anne Ashley, who has thought very deeply about what it means to build and sustain a creative practice. In this conversation, Louise and Sally-Anne discuss the foundations to intuitive painting; explore the importance of awareness, and dive into the challenges of trusting our own intuition. This is a dee…
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Whats in a Name? Talking Titles [243]
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This week, we’re talking titles. Yep, that stage when you think the work is complete - and there’s still the process of coming up with a title for your masterpiece. Does it even matter what we choose? Do they make you more or less likely to buy a painting? From locations to the disappointment of “untitled” we look back over some of our favourite wa…
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Episode 36: What Happens to My Art After I Die?
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime talk about what happens to our art once the artist dies. Not a subject most want to think about but a necessary topic.על ידי Jaime Haney, Lori Rivera
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Often a sensitive and uncomfortable topic, but the question of how to price your art is essential to consider - and to confront if you are to avoid getting stuck in the weeds of self-doubt! In this episode we run through some common pricing strategies artists use and cover the pros and pitfalls of each of them to help you determine prices when you’…
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Soul Made Events: with Kellee Wynne [241]
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Today we're talking about that tipping point moment when you know things need to change which happens at various stages of the creative path. There are times when we need a little nudge, time to reflect or sometimes even to be given permission to create what we desire OR to strip back and gain some clarity as we craft the next stage of our journey.…
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Episode 35: Connecting with Your Art Collectors
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast Lori and Jaime discuss meaningful ways to connect with not only your existing art collectors but also engaging in a way on social media to obtain new collectors.על ידי Creative Type Podcast
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The #1 Way to Sell (or Share) Your Art [240]
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If you want to sell art (or workshops or mentoring), what's the most effective way? You might think of galleries or art fairs or group exhibitions or social media, but in our experience, the answer is none of those. In our experience, the good old email list our most effective sales tool. And yet, many of us struggle to send emails - perhaps we fee…
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As artists, we rarely lack ideas. But how do you nurture those ideas so that they come to full fruition? It's possible to rush that first inkling, so that it never has a chance to reach its full potential. It's also possible to have so many flashes of inspiration that you never find a focus. Both Alice and Louise are feeling the need to make a nurt…
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Episode 34: Reviewing Our Podcast
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We want to hear from you, our dear listener. In this episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime review the frequency of the podcast and ask for ideas that would contribute to future episodes. We also ask for our first volunteer written-in interviewees.על ידי Jaime Haney, Lori Rivera
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Episode 33: One Year Anniversary of CTP
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In this one year anniversary episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about their favorite podcasts of Creative Type Podcast through the last year. They also announce the winner of the giveaway for the one year anniversary tote bag! You’ll have to listen to see if it’s you.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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The Value of a Sketchbook Practice [238]
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How do you use sketchbooks? Do you make beautiful illustrative drawings or is your book more of a scrapbook? Do you work regularly in sketchbooks or only now and then? And do you prefer loose sheets or actual books? This week we're diving into all this and more. Sketchbooks are a place we return to time and again to regroup, gather ideas, or simply…
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Episode 32: WordPress vs. FASO for Artist Websites
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime discuss their experiences building and maintaining their artist websites using both Wordpress.org and FASO. They also remind listeners to sign up for the giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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More Sales Please! with Sara Dalrymple [237]
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The art of selling may not feel like it comes easily, but today Sara Dalrymple joins Alice to talk about how artists can see this differently. We talk about preserving your no. 1 asset, a key non-negotiable you must be prepared for, and more than one reason why artists are perhaps BEST placed for making sales - once you have a few things adjusted a…
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Episode 31: How to Sign Your Artwork
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about where and how they sign their artwork and in what fashion. They also remind listeners to sign up for the giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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Roll on 2024! It's been a while since we've recorded together and we really enjoyed getting back together for this catch-up chat. Our primary focus this week is the the differing ways we have both begun the new year. Alice eased in to 2024 with a lot of family time, while Louise took an exciting trip to New York ... and yet perhaps we're not so dif…
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Episode 30: Reference Photos and Where You Can Find Them
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about where they find the reference photos they use for their paintings and also suggest other alternatives. They also announce a giveaway for their upcoming one year anniversary of the podcast.על ידי Jaime Haney, Lori Rivera
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The State of Instagram in 2024 [235]
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As we bounce (?!) back into 2024 after a seasonal break I'm joined by JoMcCarthy for an informal discussion around how we find ourselves using Instagram - or planning to. This isn't a strategy plan, or top tips for getting the best marketing results, but about how we use the platform, and finding ways to enjoy what it offers. We dip into phone addi…
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Episode 29: How We Start Off A New Year
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about how they start the new business year off right.In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about how they start the new business year off right.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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Episode 28: Making Art Business Goals
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about how they make goals for their art businesses and share some books they’ve read regarding goals.על ידי Jaime Haney, Lori Rivera
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime talk about Lori hosting an Open Studio in December.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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In today’s episode of Creative Type Podcast, Lori and Jaime welcome you back to the podcast. They’ve been on an unintentional several month hiatus and they talk about what’s been going on in their art lives.על ידי Lori Rivera, Jaime Haney
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