This week Ping is joined by Margo Tantau. Along with being an artist, podcast host and creative consultant, Margo also runs Tantau Studios, a 24/7 online artist community. In this interview with Ping, Margo talks about her 30 year career, the challenges she has faced along the way, her successes and shares insightful practical advice for both new and established artists.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Margo talks about her childhood and the artistic influence her parents had on her, and how, when moving into adulthood she wanted to turn this influence into a career.
Margo talks about the importance of being in the moment and allowing thoughts and ideas to come to you instead of forcing them.
Margo and Ping discuss practising both new and old skills, and how even the most accomplished artists need to keep doing it.
Margo and Ping talk about the importance of non working in isolation, the problems this can cause and the advantages of talking to like minded people.

BEST MOMENTS

“Be you - make that your mantra. Ask yourself, "Is this something I would do or is it something I’m doing because somebody told me too?” - Margo Tantau

“If it doesn’t seem like you can do something, maybe it’s because you’re not looking in the right place.” - Margo Tantau

“As artists we spend so much time in our own heads. It’s really healthy to find a group of like minded people to share ideas and feedback.” - Margo Tantau

EPISODE LINKS

Margo’s Studio

Windowsill Workshops

Windowsill Chats

Margo’s Patreon

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.

It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.

Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists.

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ABOUT THE HOST

Ping He

A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.

From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition.

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