Sometimes in our creative journey we get drawn into divergent creative paths that don’t always make sense in terms of our existing work or the core money earners in our business. In todays episode steph and I explore our own experiences with recently exploring work that we felt drawn to make and why we feel it’s so important to follow the creative threads and compulsions in our creative practice- because you just never know where they might be leading. We also talk about our experience with working within our own feminine cycles and how we feel that working cyclically is a much better way for us to develop our businesses when compared to the traditional patriarchal business model.  How exploring new creative threads can inform your current art practice. Shifting between new explorative work and the safety of the familiar. What it means to reject the masculine paradigm of making money and step into the feminine. How exploration phases can uncover ‘full body YES’ moments that propel us forward. Further shownotes and links can be found at: www.susannethercotestudio.com/podcast/cycles I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox

This week I’m chatting with contemporary artist Jessie Rigby. I fell in with Jessie’s beautiful abstract landscape paintings long ago and she lives not too far from me in the Macedon ranges of Victoria, so I’ve been wanting to have her on the podcast for a while. Jessie and I share a lot of parallels in our careers, both of us starting out in the fashion industry before finding our art path.  But Jessie has taken a different road with selling her work,- pursuing a more commercial avenue of  working with boutique homewares outlets and galleries.  So we chatted through some of the advantages and disadvantages of working this way. We also talk through lots of practical tips such as how she works on pre-fabricated framed canvases, who her fave stockists and suppliers are, and of course her amazing new, customised and removable art studio. I really hope you enjoy this conversation with the gorgeous Jessie as much as I enjoyed having it. Paying attention to the scale of work our bodies call for. Jessie’s unique, moveable studio space Building relationships with retail store owners to sell her art and tips for you to do the same. Her experiences with pricing. How support from her studio assistant Beth has streamlined all her processes to relive stress and free up time. How leaning into her artists community has helped her feel held in her solo pursuit. More shownotes and links at 72. Selling Art Through Retail With Jessie Rigby — Susan Nethercote Studio   I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox

There comes a time in every business when there is just too much to do for one person.  In todays episode, Steph and I are chatting about out-sourcing in your art business as this is something we’ve both done to keep the wheels turning in our enterprises.  But where do you start if you’re thinking about ways to bring in some help into the studio? We chat through lots of options such as employees vs. contractors.  From how to break down what you can hand off to others, while keeping yourself on the tasks that really matter, to different ways to find the right people.  We also talk about how both Steph and Laura help me in my art biz and how that fits into their own businesses.  I really hope you enjoy this deep dive into out-sourcing. In this episode Steph and I reveal the inner workings of our professional relationship and the shifting nature of getting help within the art business. How at it’s core getting help can be as good for your soul as for the business. Different ways to find the right people. How to break down what you can hand off to others, while keeping yourself on the tasks that really matter Identifying our barriers around asking for help. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox

Melissa Brennan's superpower is her unwavering confidence. In this artist interview we explore how this photographer shares that gift to uplift and support the the women she works with and the deeper calling her work has uncovered. In today’s episode Steph and I are chatting with another creative that we have had the pleasure of working with. Melissa Brennan is quite well known in Ballarat as the go-to photographer for women.  She’s taken some gorgeous photos for me last year and I also consulted with her business her golden point to create me some branding assets such as a logo and defining my brand colours. She’s achieved a lot for someone still in her 20’s, so it was just wonderful to sit down with Melissa and discover that there is so much more to this  woman than just photography and branding. Melissa also has a huge passion for supporting and uplifting women and we loved talking to her about the deeper motivations behind the work that she does with a camera lens. I really hope you enjoy this interview with Melissa Brennan, some of the juicy bits include; How a mental health project blossomed into her full time creative career. How Melissa recognised that her business has a greater calling than it’s starting point as a photographer. How identifying a fear of success has propelled her to take more risks and try new things within her business. How rejecting perfectionism encourages true growth and exploration. That her full-time employee is her Dad! I hope you enjoy the episode. More shownotes and links here: 70. Discovering A Greater Calling - Artist Interview With Melissa Brennan — Susan Nethercote Studio Suse ox

In today’s conversation Steph and I go deep on the topic of how we go about undertaking commissions in our art businesses. From how we got those first commissions, to strategies for pricing them, to ways of managing the inquiry process, we go deep in this one. So if you’ve every wondered how to go about creating a commissions process that is streamlined and works time and time again, grab yourself a cuppa and lets unpack the subject of commissions. This highly practical episode includes: Where commission requests come from. How Suse automates some of her processes. Some structures to protect yourself as an artist. Pricing and deposits I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox

Hi and welcome to episode 68 of the studio insider art podcast.  Today I have a very special guest on the podcast for a second time. Myree Morsi is an amazing therapist, spiritual healer and coach and I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for many years.  We had her on a while ago and there was so much love for that episode that we are having her back for a second time. Today we are tackling  a big juicy topic- trust.  It seems as an artist we are constantly  being called upon to trust- whether it be in the our own art process, or finding our way in our art business. But how do you continue to trust in the unfolding of your art journey in the face of difficult times and the many disappointments that can come along the way on this crazy path of being an artist? This is just one of the juicy questions I’m asking this very wise woman today. There are also a couple of really beautiful invitations for you to contemplate deeply during this unique episode, so I really hope you engage with those. I really hope you enjoy this very special episode. Some insights include: How artists are always on the edge of the unknown A couple of beautiful visualisations you can use at home. Saying ‘yes’ to our creative compulsions. How to recover our trust after a big disappointment I hope you enjoy the episode. You can get further shownotes and links at: 68. How To Trust In Your Creative Force With Myree Morsi — Susan Nethercote Studio Suse ox

In today’s episode Steph and I are delving deep into something that we both find ourselves overcome by at times- comparison!  In this very intimate episode, Steph and I both share about our own journeys with comparisonitis and the disabling effect that it’s had on us at times. We also look at ways that we deal with it when it arises, and some strategies we’ve learnt to use when overcome by the beast that is comparing ourselves with others.  I really hope you enjoy this intimate episode. Some insights include: How comparison shows up in different ways for myself and Steph The link between the inner critic and comparing yourself to others. Methods we use to manage the destructive responses triggered when we compare ourselves to others. How zoning in on the WHY of your practice re-focuses your energies. I just love this time of year- autumn equinox here in Australia and Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere.  Its always a time of year that feels like my creative juices really switch on and I can settle in for a good long stretch of art making.  So if you’re feeling that creative flow coming on too, then now is the perfect time to take advantage of my Equinox e-course sale starting on starting on 20th March 2021. You can get 20% off Chapter 1 of my painting as a practice e-course when you use the coupon code EQ1 at the checkout and also 20% off the chapters 1 & 2 Bundle when you use the code EQ2 at the checkout.  But it’s only until midnight on 30th March 2021. Check out www.susannethercotestudio.com/online-classes for more info. I hope you enjoy the episode. Links and more at www.susannethercotestudio.com/podcast/comparison Suse ox

My guest this episode is Phoebe Gander, Phoebe is an abstract artist inspired by the beautiful ocean and mountains near where she lives in New Zealand. After coming across Phoebe on Instagram it wasn’t long before I fell in love with this fun loving artist whos feed is filled with so much richness. Whether it be a hilarious reel, an education and reflection on living with ADHD or simply a photo of her beautiful art, the way Phoebe tells her story is always hugely engaging. But what I’ve enjoyed most has bee the connection and discussion we’ve had over the subject of having children with ADHD and in the process figuring out that we are both neurodiverse ourselves. I really enjoyed digging deep into this topic during our conversation. In this episode Phoebe shares: How she came back to art as an act of self care during a dark time of her life. Educating herself about ADHD after a diagnoses for her child. How a formal diagnosis has helped her change the narrative of her own self talk. How she is leaning into her neurodiversity to create a 100 day challenge and body of works for sale. How she uses her platform as a voice to advocate and educate . I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox Further shownotes and kinks for this episode at: www.susannethercotestudio.com/podcast/phoebe-gander

This week I’m catching up with my studio assistant Laura. For those of you who haven’t been with me for every episode the whole first season of this podcast is dedicated to me coaching Laura through the process of creating her first solo exhibition. Fast forward 18 months and Laura is about to hang her second solo show. So in what appears to be a bit of a theme this year in checking in on the progress of my two emerging art-superstar studio assistant, this conversation focuses in on some of the key things that Laura has learnt from her first exhibition experience and how that is informing her second show. In this episode we share: How Laura has been following the threads of techniques you enjoy to evolve a body of work. What it means to take brave steps to share the exploration phase of the development of artwork. Laura shares some tools that help her start creating each day and overcome any resistance she feels towards her studio practice. A reflection on Laura’s past art show and the experience she’s taking forward into this next exhibition. Further shownotes and links at 65. Second Time Around - Laura's New Exhibition — Susan Nethercote Studio I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox

This episode we re-air one of our most loved interviews, that with Myree Morsi on art and spirituality. Myree is going to be returning for a chat in a couple of weeks time so we thought it might be an opportunity for those of you who are not familiar with Myree to listen and get to know her. If you’ve listened before there’s enough juiciness in this episode to make it worth revisiting. Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me develop as a person, an artist and and entrepreneur. In this interview I’m taking you behind closed doors to reveal the evolution of my spiritual practice in relationship to my art and business and how it’s helped me heal past traumas.  My work with Myree has been incredibly powerful and I can’t wait to share her with you. In this heartfelt episode Myree shares with us; How her unique gifts allows her to guide artists through difficult moments within their practice. How she has used art to process trauma and helps others do the same. How to navigate being on the edge of your comfort zone to move forward into a new, powerful place within your work. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox Links for this episose at :  64. Art and Spirituality Revisited — Susan Nethercote Studio

In todays episode we’re talking all things studio set up. As Steph’s art business grows she’s expanding her studio and renovating a garage space into her dream studio. As she prepares to makeover this under utilised space we are nerding out on all our best tips for a studio that’s ergonomic, efficient and environmentally aware. We all know that a studio is not just a place to create but a place to contemplate, plan, reflect and inspire so whether your studio is the corner of a room or a space external to your home there's something here that can help support you to create your best work. Check out the audio to hear about: Zoning a studio for different tasks. Why all your furniture should be on wheels. Options for storage that work best for your practice. To easel or not to easel? Designing your space for taking care of your body. Lighting that doesn’t distort colour. Elements that inspire your practice and refresh your heart and soul. Suse ox LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE in the shownotes at www.susannethercotestudio.com/podcast/studio-design

This week marks exactly one year since Steph picked up a paintbrush again and said ‘YES’ to her strong urge to paint and since then she has gone from strength to strength. I thought it was about time I sat down and reflected on her past year of journeying with her creativity and building a super smart business model for selling her art. Steph really is the poster child for taking a solid art practice and turning it into a thriving enterprise. I know you’re going to get really inspired by this episode and by everything she’s achieved on her art journey. We share: How the ‘hot and heavy’ phase of Steph’s romance with painting propelled her headfirst into a rigorous painting practice. How clarity on what you DON’T want your art business to look like can help you choose the right path for you. How long, and more importantly how many paintings it took for Steph to find her current style. How she’s leveraged retail stores to sell her work. FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: www.susannethercotestudio.com/podcast Suse ox Suse's FREE course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace Steph’s Instagram Steph’s Website

There is A LOT going on in this interview with artist and educator Megan Auman, from why selling your art isn’t ‘selling out’ all the way through to using self-portraits to sell your work and learning to love yourself even more. There are so many pieces of wisdom that artists of any experience need to hear and I can’t wait to share it with you. Before we jump in I want to give a big shout-out to all the folks who are here for the first time, I’ve had over a thousand people sign up to my free e-course and it’s so lovely to welcome all the new faces at Susan Nethercote Studio and see all the new work popping up in my feed under the hastag #PaintingAsAPractice over on Instagram. Now back to the episode, some of the juicy bits include; How the internet has democratised the fine art world. Overcoming the feeling of shame around selling your art. The many compounding reasons why artists are so uncomfortable pricing their work sustainably and some of the tools to overcome that resistance. How photographing your self with your work is the best way to not only sell your work but gain self confidence. Why thinking of your art practice as a job can be very freeing. Some nifty Pinterest and SEO tips. Suse ox Megan Auman Megan’s Website Megan’s Instagram Suse's FREE course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

Things are a-buzz here in the studio as we welcome so many new faces to my  free mini e-course ! You need to be on my email list to gain free access so if you’re already getting my weekly education newsletter there’s nothing more to do than find me free access code in my next newsletter. And if you’re not on that list then you can sign up HERE . The other big news is that my brand new e-course which is the final chapter of the Painting As A Practice trilogy is now available. Chapter 3; Finding Your Style And Painting Large I go into a lot of detail on how to take your practice and hone it into your unique style. In this episode I talk Steph through the steps toward achieving the second step of evolving smaller studies into larger works on canvas. Some of the key moments in this episode are; A gathering anticipation as we gear up for the Feb #paintingasapractice challenge. Scaling up your creative exploration's to create larger works. How to take art that has been created in the spirit of play and apply critical thinking to create resolution and art that shines. How the phases of creativity reflect the seasons. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox Suse's FREE course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace Steph’s website Steph's Instagram

Oh my goodness it’s good to be back for our first episode of 2021! This week on the podcast I sat down and caught up with my gorgeous studio assistant Steph about all the gorgeous inspiration that has come about from the break that we both took over the past few weeks. With our creative wells feeling full and nourished we are both looking forward to the month long painting challenge that I run here at Susan Nethercote Studio every February. Are you joining us this year? I really hope so because I adore the community that gathers for this challenge. And this year I have created something really, really special for those who would like to establish a dedicated painting practice. I’ve just hit ‘publish’ on a new free mini e-course called ‘How To Paint As A Practice’  You need to be on my email list to gain free access so if you’re already getting my weekly education newsletter there’s noything more to do than find me free access code in my next newsletter. And if you’re not on that list then you can sign up HERE . Some of the key moments in this episode are; How we’ve both taken time to fill our creative wells with inspiration by spending time in nature How a shifting world has created possibility from hardship. Why we’re starting 2021 in a spirit of play and exploration through the Feb #paintingasapractice challenge. How we are choosing rhythms of creativity that work for us and our lives and families. What to expect from my new FREE mini e-course and how to get access. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace Steph’s website Steph's Instagram

As we draw to the close of this crazy year of 2020 and prepare for a break over the holidays, I sat down with my studio assistant Steph for a chat about why it’s so important to take regular, solid breaks from both our art practice and business.  Having said that, this will be the final podcast episode for 2020 and we’ll be returning with a fresh new season on 19th January 2021 so we can all enjoy a few weeks of summer holidays here in Australia. So settle in as we chat about different ways to fill our creative cup during times of rest, family and summer.  And also hear a little bit about a new a FREE mini course I have coming up on our return on January 19th. Wishing you all an absolutely beautiful holiday season, wherever you find yourself in the world.  Thanks so much for being here and for your support of the podcast.  I look forward to bringing you many new creative adventures in the new year. Some of the key moments in this episode are; A new FREE e-course! Taking a break until Jan 19th for rest and creative recharge. Feb painting as a practice challenge. Plans for the Podcast in 2021. How to maintain a creative practice whilst full-time parenting. How working in sketchbooks can bring a new approach to your art. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox

In today’s interview I have a younger artist joining me in the studio for a chat.  Tahlia Stanton and I have followed one another on Instagram for a few years now and have always cheered each other on. We live quite close to each other, and I’ve loved watching Tahlia and her art grow, as she is just 21 years old. This year, it seems all her dedication and single-minded focus on manifesting her dream to become a wildly successful artist without going to art school has come true! In 2020 Tahlia has built a massive following in Tiktok which has led to a global fan following of her art and a booming art print business. A little way through this interview, it dawned on me that I am around the age of Tahlia’s mother and got me to thinking, how I parent my own kids and how important it is to support the youthful dreams of our kids, even though sometimes we might feel like their dreams are unreachable. The art world Tahlia is bringing her art into is quite a different to the art world I, and probably many of us, grew up with.  So I hope you enjoy this high energy  insight into how their generation can take true ownership and create incredible success by using the technology native to them. Some of the key moments in this episode are; Talia’s meteoric rise on TikTok. How she separates the business mindset from her creative process to allow for better creative expression. The huge role that prints play in her business. How her mothers values supported her to become a professional artist straight out of school. Learning technical skills online rather than through formal study. The tender line between inspiration and copying artwork and how to stand up for yourself when that line is crossed. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE Talia Stanton: Talia’s website Talia’s Instagram Talia’s Tiktok Other Links Lindsay Rapps ‘The War Of Art’ - Steven Pressfield Dahlia Raz Lauchri Fine Art - Youtube Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

If you’ve ever had trouble getting motivated to do the creative work you’re not alone! In this week’s episode I’m guiding Laura through this very common problem as she prepares for her second solo show. As I get to grips with the challenges facing Laura, I give her some tips as well as kindly calling her out on some of the patterns that I’ve witnessed since mentoring Laura through her first exhibition in season 1 of the podcast.  Breaking patterns is never easy for any of us, so listen in as I nurture Laura toward taking the steps to overcome this resistance. Some of the key moments in this episode are; Setting parameters to induce creative freedom Not rushing to the finish line  and leaning into the ‘dreamy’ phase of creating without pressure. Giving yourself permission to create bad art and forgive yourself again and again. Recovering from perfectionism by working on a volume of work at once. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Laura Day: Laura’s website Laura’s Instagram Laura’s Facebook Other Links Bird By Bird - Anne Lamont The Artists Way - Julia Cameron

Today we chat with abstract artist Rach Jackson. Rach’s career has exploded in 2020 and she is now a prolific full time painter. We chat about how she took the leap into making her long-time dream of becoming a professional artist once she became an empty nester and how she’s sold over 200 paintings this year through retail. How different stages of life bring different challenges and opportunities. How a ‘fluke’ propelled her toward selling over 200 paintings via retail. Pricing for retail and raising prices in line with costs. Streamlining supplies and materials to save time for the painting. Working with family and bringing them along on the journey How a challenge that could have shut down her creativity prompted reflection and educating herself resulting in an evolution of style. Advice for artists working toward making the dream a reality. The myth of an overnight success! Enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS Rach Jackson: Rach’s website Rach’s Instagram Rach’s jigsaw Rach’s custom frames Steph Wallace: Steph’s Website Steph's Instagram Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

This episode is a studio chat with Steph and Laura about the power of saying ‘no’. In the early stages of developing any business it’s pretty common to say yes to a lot of different opportunities while you’re figuring things out. But as I’ve learned recently there comes a times when it’s appropriate to zone in on certain aspects and to start saying no to some of the opportunities that might come our way. Saying no has been a learned skill for Suse and is a continued struggle. This episode digs into this topic and includes some key insights including; How saying ‘No’ to an opportunity can propel you forward and creates freedom and flow in other areas of your practice. How sometimes you need to say ‘Yes’ before you can say ‘No’. How to navigate pulling out of an opportunity through heartfelt communication. How to identify when an opportunity is wrong for you. How exploring opportunities in the spirit of experimentation reveals valuable information for future decisions. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Laura Day: Laura’s website Laura’s Instagram Laura’s Facebook Steph Wallace: Steph’s Website Steph's Instagram

In today’s conversation I’m talking with Peta Mawby who is a botanical painter working out of her studio in the renowned artist town of Castlemaine here in Australia. Peta came to one of my workshops last year and since then has really hit her stride, selling out collections of her hyper realistic painting collections. Some of the things I discover in this conversation are; How setting structure within her practice pushes her towards excellence. Why she uses a mailing list as her primary sales method The Planning process behind her collections. How releasing work for sale in real time gives her energy for the next piece. How finding beauty in a harsh Australian climate helped her paint her way back to falling in love with the landscape and indigenous history of the land. I loved hearing how her process is so totally different to my own but so perfect for her personality type. I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse ox Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Peta Mawby; Peta’s Website Peta’s Instagram Other Links Frames Ready Made LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE

Today we are celebrating the birthday of the podcast! All three of Team ’Susan Nethercote Studio’ get together to celebrate the milestone and reflect on a year past. Join us as we share; Where the podcast began with Suse mentoring Laura through her first exhibition How starting a podcast is so much like being an artist… figuring the creative process out as we go. What the podcast means to each of us in terms of our own personal growth and what we are looking forward to exploring in the future. Be sure to listen right to the end where Laura and Suse both drop a bomb about what’s coming in the next year. To help us celebrate we would love the gift of an Apple Podcast review! If you’re listening on the platform could you do us a huge favour and leave your thoughts in a review so we can help even more emerging artists through this podcast. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Laura Day: Laura’s website Laura’s Instagram Laura’s Facebook Steph Wallace: Steph’s Website Steph's Instagram Other Links Episode 1. Bringing A Body Of Artwork To Completion Episode 42. Myree Morsi - Creativity And Spirituality Episode 16. Healing Through Art Episode 28. Q&A With Laura Horn

In this episode Steph and I explore the question ’how important is art school when wanting to pursue a career as an artist?’ We talk through many of the pro’s and con’s of this question as I did not go to art school and Steph did. what we have in common is that both of us have found huge value in who we learn from online. Join us as we explore all the different avenues that you can choose from to learn as an artist. Some of this episodes key insights; That learning is essential to gaining the skills and knowledge to elevate your art and career. The pro’s and con’s of a formal education including expense, mindset, accountability and future career path. How choosing your own learning journey can be immensely enriching especially when paired with a teacher with whom you feel a connection. How educating yourself never ends and the value of maintaining a life-long learning mentality. We'd love to hear from you about your own learning journey, are you ‘self taught’ or feel damaged by your formal education? If so please reach out and share your experience with us! Enjoy the episode! Suse xo "I had a really great education in the history of art and artists which has helped me to identify that all the greatest artists were people that basically said 'screw you' to the system and did it their own way" Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Other Links Episode 20. Unpacking Art School Baggage

This week  we’re talking about something that comes up often out there in the art world- which is the idea of having to stick with a particular style to establish yourself as an artist and a brand.  Steph and I sat  down and had a great conversation about the advantages and pitfalls of taking this approach when seeking direction for your art.  I hope you enjoy the episode. Some of this episodes key insights; That it is possible to find threads of consistency in amongst a variety of stylistic directions in your work Ways that I personally manage having diverse styles in my own art practice and in putting forward my brand. How the history of art teaches us that it is indeed ‘part of the job’ for artists to venture through different stylistic periods in their work throughout their lifetime. How the ‘Instagram grid’ mentality can keep us hemmed into a narrow perception of our stylistic output. We'd love to hear from you about your own experience of navigating this ‘having a defined style’ road so please reach out! Enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE Sign up to Life Book 2021 (I’m a guest teacher) with 20% off code FEELHAPPY20 Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Other Links The Jealous Curator podcast episode with Pennylane

This weeks episode follows on from last week when Steph had a little meltdown. After giving her my best advice on overcoming her feelings of putting herself out there, in true human spirit I went ahead the next week and had pretty much the exact same meltdown. Yep, we’re keeping it real on this weeks podcast! In this conversation I come clean on what it means to take your own advice and we zone in on the notion of courage and why it’s so important to cultivate this quality as an artist. Some of this episodes key insights; Suse’s experience in regards to her own emotional spiral. How courage is a cycle. A wonderful story of opportunity coming from a courageous moment. Planning to take courage in the future. We'd love to hear from you if you're experiencing an 'edge' moment of your own so please reach out! Enjoy the episode! Suse ox Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Other Links Her Golden Point Photography Steph’s Retailer Bungalow Trading Co. Debbie Millman  Lisa Congdon’s ‘A Glorious Freedom’ Quotes from this episode : “When you’re in the throes of the emotion of the courage moment you had to take to make something exciting happen for yourself it’s so hard to see that that is will occur again and again on the road of creative business.” “The bit where artists doubt themselves and feel crippled by the idea of putting themselves out there in the world is not going away any time soon. It is a problem that we all share but we can all get better and better at it over time.” “People have a word of the year, I don’t have that practice but I find do that a word or a theme reveals it’s self. And now I wonder at the tail end of a very difficult 2020 for the world if ‘courage’ is what’s emerged from that?" - Steph

Steph is exploring a new opportunity and it's causing some major emotions to surface. It's something many other artists experience as they make their way through the world professionally. Listen in as Suse shares her wisdom and gives Steph a powerful pep talk around navigating these moments and shares some of her own vulnerable experiences within her career. Some of this episodes key insights; Identifying the feeling and holding space for it. Becoming friends with the 'edge' of a new experience and becoming more fluent with it over time. Seeking subtle shifts in our recognition that make all the difference. We'd love to hear from you if you're experiencing an 'edge' moment of your own so please reach out! "One of the most helpful things I've heard said about emotions is that they are like clouds. At the time that they're above you it's blocking out the Sun and you cannot see anything but the darkness. But they're clouds, and they move, and the next day it's sunny." "As we know as painters there are all these colours between the colours That's like our emotional landscape, the more we can sit with it and be with it the more subtleties that we can see. its almost like applying your artists eye to your emotional landscape" "The Monsters are in the shadows and the longer that you actually sit with them and be with them, the more you realise they're shadows. And what you thought had substance and weight doesn't have as much as you thought. And you get that through being with it, through being present with the emotion that's happening." Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace: www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Other Useful Links: Rach Jackson Art Rejection episode Myree's episode

In today’s episode I have another artist interview for you. Tamara Laporte is a mixed media artist, art teacher and a catalyst of creative people world wide. She is the author and inventor of ‘Life Book’ a year long art course that includes some of the most celebrated mixed media and personal development teachers out there. Next year in 2021 I’m delighted and honoured to be a guest teacher. Since it’s inception Lifebook has been joined by over 20,000 people who’ve gained tremendous artistic and personal skills through it. From the 20th September 2020 to the 11th of October 2020 you can get access to free art classes by myself and all the other teachers involved in the 2021 Lifebook program in the ‘Taster Sessions’ I really hope you enjoy my beautiful conversation with Tamara Laporte. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox Tamara’s Links Taster Sessions Life Book 2021 Tam’s books Other Links Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

In today’s episode I’m having a beautiful chat with my friend and fellow artist in the US Faith Evans Sills.  Faith and I first met when I was a student in one of her first e-courses many moons ago. We discovered that we had a lot in common back then and still do! So it was just lovely to catch up with Faith and hear all about what she’s been up to. I really hope your enjoy our conversation. The impact of motherhood on a creative practice. The development of her book ‘Painting The Sacred Within’. Using rituals to connect her creative and spiritual life. How running retreats has enhanced her creative flow and how she pivoted during COVID-19 Her advice to emerging artists seeking a career as a professional artist. The experience of having an artist partner. Enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS Suse's new course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Faith Evans-Sills Faiths's Website Faith’s Instagram Faith’s Book More About Faith Faith is a painter, author, retreat leader, teacher and mentor with over 25 years of personal painting experience. In her work, Faith draws inspiration from the unseen order of things within nature’s wild and small moments; from love, textiles and most importantly, the relationships that shape her. Classically trained in painting with a BFA from Skidmore College and an MFA from Parsons School of Design, Faith enjoys inspiring women to manifest their most heartfelt ideas through creating art. Her first book, Painting the Sacred Within, a co-authored guide to art techniques for expressing your authentic inner voice, was published in 2017 by North Light Press and has become a beloved resource of inspiration for women world wide as they explore their creative and art making dreams. She is a well-loved teacher both online, across the United States and internationally at her annual art retreats in Morocco, Costa Rica and Mexico. Faith’s paintings have been exhibited widely and included in numerous books and publications including Painted Blossoms, Paint Lab, Color Lab, Seventeen, Calm, Happinez and Mabel Magazine. Her art has also been featured on designs for Anne Taylor Company Lou & Grey. Faith lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband Francis and their 3 children.

I have some exciting news, Chapter 2 of my Painting As A Practice e-course is ready! You can find out all about it here. This chapter is all about colour play and using mediums that pop so today’s conversation explores using colour as a pathway toward healing. I hope you enjoy the episode. My experience with colour in a difficult time in my life. Following the flashes of inspiration and tools to encourage that to flow. The dance between technical skill and intuitive choices in painting. “It is like medicine to my whole system when I paint with really bright beautiful vibrant colour.” Enjoy the episode! Suse ox EPISODE LINKS Suse's new course! Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace: Steph's Website Steph's Instagram

This week Steph and I nerd out on some of our fave art supplies. From yummy paints to buttery pastels you can grab my full list here. Join us as we share; Our fave supplies brands and colours. How to up-level your work with professional supplies. How and Suse uses different supplies within her work to achieve her signature style. Some art history-geek stories of beautiful French art stores. We also share a listener review and would love if you leave us a review over on your chosen platform too! Enjoy the episode! Suse ox EPISODE LINKS Suse's Supplies List The Sydney Art Store Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace Steph's Website Steph's Instagram

This week we are doing something new on the podcast and addressing a question from a beautiful listener. It's the relatable issue of struggling with the expectation from friends and family to give creative work for free. Sound familiar? We unpack this problem and address it's underlying core; how to charge what you're worth! In this episode we look at ways to; Challenging culturally held beliefs in the value of creativity in society. Setting boundaries with love and respect. Shifting the bar from a place of an underlying belief in the value of your creative work. You can submit your own question here so please reach out if you have a problem you'd like me to weigh in on. I hope you enjoy the episode,  Suse ox Quote:  "The main thing is to shift that around to a mindset of; this is actually an act of love for myself and an acknowledgement and a confirmation of the value of the work that I do and that I deserve to be paid for that. " Quote: "If you continually deny a voice inside of you that's telling you something is wrong for you then you are continually betraying yourself" Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Suse’s jigsaw puzzles Episode 42 with Myree Morsi

Today’s episode is a truly special one, I'm talking with one of my fave people on the planet Myree Morsi. Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me develop as a person, an artist and and entrepreneur. In this interview I’m taking you behind closed doors to reveal the evolution of my spiritual practice in relationship to my art and business and how it’s helped me heal past traumas. My work with Myree has been incredibly powerful and I can’t wait to share a her with you. In this heartfelt episode Myree shares with us; How her unique gifts allows her to guide artists through difficult moments within their practice. How she has used art to process Trauma and helps others do the same. How to navigate being on the edge of your comfort zone to move forward into a new, powerful place within your work. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox Myree’s Links Sacred Senstivity Online Transformational Program (Starts September 19, 2020) Myree’s Website Myree’s free Monthly Community Healing Class  Myree on Instagram Myree’s free gifts: Centering and Healing Meditation Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Suse’s jigsaw puzzles

Welcome to season 3 of my podcast. I can't believe we are here already! I'm celebrating this milestone by bringing you my first artist interview. Sharon Hughes is a past student of mine and creates the most beautiful, calming abstract paintings. In our chat Sharon shares a moment of creative breakthrough and in contrast a dark moment in her journey towards finding her authentic style. I hope you enjoy the episode. A breakthrough moment in her painting How she navigated an emotionally tough moment within her art practice. How 'marinating' in learning allows space to find a visual language unique and true to ones self. "For me the biggest breakthrough is being able to explore. Being able to play with your paints without pressure and without feeling like there needs to be an outcome because its costing you a lot of money." I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox Check out Suse’s e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Suse’s jigsaw puzzles Sharon Hughes Sharon's website Sharon's Instagram

In this weeks episode we get super practical as Steph shares all the strategies shes been using to increase engagement with my art via Pinterest. Join me as I discover why the platform is so powerful and how to use it in a way that really fits with my values. Steph has even created a follow-up e-course to walk you through how to do this withing your own art business, Listen on as I learn about: Understanding how to organise and build boards Using generosity to add value to my own brand What to pin and why How to do the work without it becoming a time-suck I hope you enjoy the episode, Suse ox Check out Stephs e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Useful links Megan Auman

This episode we have a much needed catch-up with Laura Day, part of my studio team. In season 1 I coached Laura toward her first solo exhibition and so much has changed for her since then. Laura shares how her vision for her arts practice and coaching business has sprung to life and how manifesting that vision has propelled her forwards. This rich conversation explores so many exciting themes including; The power of investing in yourself trying commissions on for size the gift of online teaching manifesting the vision for your art business noticing when you're straying from the right path how discomfort can be a sign of growth It was wonderful to be part of this conversation so take a listen to catch up on all Laura's exciting news. Suse ox Links Laura Day Laura’s website Laura’s Instagram Useful links Her Golden Point - Melissa Brennan Squarespace Check out Suse’s e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

In this week's episode we explore what to do with the bits of our art businesses that we dread. Be it shipping or doing book-keeping, I share some wisdom on overcoming the humps of resistance and finding alignment and flow. Listen on for all this and a major mic-drop moment when I reveal why using rewards as a driver isn't sustainable or healthy. Our conversation includes: Investing in equipment and platforms that makes the job simple. Permission to use things that come easily. Keeping things simple. Turning 'taps' on and off within your art business. Choosing what to outsource. Letting go of the 'busy work'. Overcoming the hump of resistance.  I hope you find this episode helpful! Suse ox "Part of what 2020 is all about for me is actually undoing all the damage I've been doing to myself all these years of my working life by being addicted to my own productivity and measuring my own worth from that." Check out Suse’s e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Useful links Flodesk Squarespace

In this weeks podcast Steph and I talk about how to find a state of flow and ease within creative projects and how she can apply it to her new idea.  I reveal how letting go of the traditional planning and launch strategies allows me to become propelled by the natural force of flow and gratitude in bringing my ideas to life. I also reveal how fully allowing ideas to gestate lets you be fully behind it when it's released into the world. Some of the key take-aways from this episode include: Clear and authentic communication with community and customers Stripping away elements that cause stress and anxiety. Riding the multiple waves of Flow as they arrive. How Covid has shifted my perspective on my business. How to tell the difference between waiting to be in flow and procrastination. Waiting for an alignment of an idea so you can be fully behind it. "I moved out of  a spirit of expectation about what I thought I had to achieve,  to a state of sheer gratitude for whatever the universe was still willing to give me"  Suse ox Links Check out Suse’s e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Suse’s jigsaw puzzles Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram

We are back with a brand new episode on the power of rest and it's relationship with creativity. After a couple of weeks break we explore what's evolved for Steph and I since intentionally stepping away from the paintbrushes, and the creative projects emerging from the energy of rejuvenation. Listen on to find out what we discovered through intentional rest including some key takeaways; How scheduled breaks are so much more powerful than resting after burnout. How leaning-in to your bodies need for rest allows for quicker rejuvenation than fighting it. Pressing pause doesn't always have the negative effect on your art-biz that you might think. The power of reading, colour and nature to replenish our creative well. "You don't have to be continually grinding for there to be growth!" I also spill the beans on the next chapter of my online course and spoiler alert.... It's all about colour-play and mediums that pop! The secret sauce in how I create my highly saturated colourful paintings. I can't wait to share more as I record and will keep you in the loop. I hope you enjoy the episode,  Suse ox LINKS Check out my e-course  Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Julia Cameron's Artists Way Danielle La Porte Lucy Treloar - Wolfe Island The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life

Once again we are revisiting a listener favourite from the archives and ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing art as an emerging artist. As much as we would all love a magic bullet for this process there’s no simple answer to the question ‘How Much?’ when it’s time to price your work. Join me as I help Laura along this tricky path and share some of my guiding principles. Be clear on your pricing purpose Pricing structures and thresholds The power of a sale, confidence and social proof. The cost of framing work and how that influences your pricing Feel the priceless confidence of selling your work Following your intuition Knowing which pieces, you want to let go of and what you're happy to have around longer Finding the balance between what the market demands and what you know you are worth People Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/ https://www.facebook.com/susannethercoteart/ https://www.susannethercotestudio.com/ Laura Day: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.day.73594 Resources For Susan's free education resources:  https://www.susannethercotestudio.com/free For Susan's art website: https://www.susannethercote.com

This episode first aired in Season 1 of my podcast but it is even more relevant now than ever. As we end a month of my Painting As A Practice challenge and my very first e-course now is an excellent time to think about how to integrate that learning into a style that is uniquely yours and authentic in every way. In this episode Laura and I talk through the process of taking online or in-person classes and then translating that experience into your own artistic language. We talk through several aspects of this process including: Absorbing what's right for you and progress onward seeking your own style Being present in your body and paying attention to what feels good, bringing an element of mindfulness to your practice The Magnetism that occurs when your work is truly coming from you Not intellectulising the process too much. Accepting that there are no shortcuts and that you need to make a lot of work to allow the process to happen Leaning-in to the experience and embracing the elements that are yours wherever you are at in the process I hope you enjoy the episode! “The goal is always to absorb what feels right for you and your process... and then progress onward always seeking your own expression of that” LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE People Laura Day: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.day.73594 Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/ https://www.facebook.com/susannethercoteart/ Resources For Susan's free education resources:  https://www.susannethercotestudio.com/free For Susan's art website: https://www.susannethercote.com

 Figuring out how to make prints of your art can be a minefield! In this episode we talk through Susan's experiences of how she creates her prints and she helps Steph figure out the different steps of the process. From digitising your artwork to the highest level to the strategy of selling reproductions within your art business we dig in deep. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Prism Imaging Printful

This episode we talk about the monster in the closet.... The fear of rejection! I coach my studio assistant Steph through a recent experience and give her some solid tools to navigate the process into the future. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron Tiffany Hahn Tara Mohr

Hi everyone,  this week Steph and I are chatting about creative space. We dig into some myths around what you 'need' to create your best work and how packing away an old venture clears the way energetically for the new. If you've ever felt dissatisfied with your studio, or lack of it, then this episode is really going to help. Enjoy the episode.  Suse xo LINKS Check out my new e-course Laura Horn website Instagram Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

This week I'm sharing the second part of my chat with fellow Australian artist Laura Horn. We continue our Q & A and share our mutual love of learning, our multiple art personalities as well as our favourite materials. I hope you enjoy the conversation. If you missed the first part, you can find it here. Also, don’t forget to hop over and check out Laura's Website and Instagram.  Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Laura Horn website Instagram Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

This episode is all about getting ready for a month of painting every day with the 'soft' challenge 'Painting As A Practice'. I chat with Steph about how we are preparing for the free challenge and what we hope to get out of painting every day for the month of June 2020. I'd love for you to join us and in doing so give yourself permission to feed your creativity without pressure and in a spirit of play... The magic formula to making great art! Suse ox LINKS Get the free creative prompts Check out the course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace: www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Resources Susan's free education resources Susan's art website 

This week I have something a little different for you, I chat with fellow artist and educator Laura Horn in a Q&A answering each others questions on different aspects of our lives and businesses. It's such a meaty conversation that we've split it into 2 juicy episodes so listen out for part 2 next week. We cover so many topics from juggling motherhood and art businesses to recovering from burn-out. I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode so enjoy! Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Laura Horn website Instagram Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website

We are SO excited to be recording this episode. Not only are we face-to-face as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease in Australia, but Suse has finally launched her very first e-course! - ‘Painting As a Practice – Playful Classes in Mixed Media Painting Designed to Nurture You Authentic Style’  In Chapter 1 of this 3 part course (Chapters 2 and 3 are coming soon) you will learn all about Susan's personal approach to establishing a mixed media art practice.  This course launches on 1st June 2020 and IS NOW OPEN FOR PRE-SALE WITH THE 20% OFF CODE: PRACTICE20 UNITL 30TH MAY 2020 Suse ox LINKS Check out the course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Resources Susan's free education resources Susan's art website 

So you've released your first collection of art, now what? This show explores some of the avenues to getting you're art seen by collectors, media and gallery reps. I give my studio assistant Steph Wallace some tips including : Making the most of her Instagram link Building her bank of story telling imagery When connecting with media would be most powerful To exhibit or not to exhibit I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Resources Susan's free education resources Susan's art website