The Creative Kind

• Artists and Social Media with Danielle Krysa & Alexis Mixter

  In this episode I chat to Danielle Krysa from The Jealous Curator and artist Alexis Mixter about the shifting landscape of how artists share their work and connect with audiences. Danielle has built a big and engaged community on Instagram and Substack and Alexis is spending less time on Instagram and in its place, finding time for a blog and more in person experiences. We talk about the role social media plays for us in building community and an audience, what’s working, what’s not and what’s next. We talk about:Seeing art in person vs online: why some work doesn’t translate digitallyRediscovering permission to create: embracing your own style without rulesBalancing making and sharingThe joys of Substack and in person meet ups for deeper engagementBuilding community through small, supportive groups Planning and researching a strategy based on how your work is best seenCreative alternatives to the gallery wall, from art hotels to one-on-one collector connectionsThe vulnerability that comes with promoting your practiceWe all chatted about the realities of sharing on social media and explored how we are each carving out different ecosystems around our practice.My first chat with Danielle on Imposter Syndrome can be found here on apple and here on spotify You can Find Danielle & Alexis here:The Jealous Curator website and blog, Art Delivery The Jealous Curator Instagram and Danielle Krysa’s art page and websiteAlexis Mixter’s website, her substack “If Not Art” (and her instagram, just for funsies)I wrote a reflection on Substack to go with this episode, you can find it here!You can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showIf you've got a question you'd like me to explore- you can ask it here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Conversations En Plein Air with Carly Le Cerf and Johnny K

  What does it really mean to take your painting practice outside? In this episode I’m joined again by Australian artists Johnny K and Carly Le Cerf to talk about the realities of working en plein air - from capturing a horizon line to the challenge of painting in wind, snow, or heat.We talk about:How working outdoors shapes their recent projectsThe difference between gathering research in the field and resolving a work back in the studioThe role of memory, scent, and even sound in building a connection to placeThe physical demands of painting outsideThe value of working alongside another artist and how those conversations push their practiceHow being in new environments diversifies their workThis is a wide-ranging chat about the ways we carry the outside world into our work.You can find Caly Le Cerf’s work here through Michael Reid Gallery and on instagram hereYou can find my previous chat with Carly hereYou can find Johnny K’s website here and his instagram hereYou can find my previous episode with Johnny here and hereMentioned in the podcast:Read more about One Thousand Kilometers of Hope hereSee Johnny K’s works with Day Gallery Blackheath hereJulz Beresford at Michael Reid Amanda Penrose Heart at King Street GalleryArchibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025John R Walker at Utopia Gallery at Sydney ContemporaryJason Cordero at Lennox St Gallery You can find the podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Taking breaks with Anna Gibbs, Michael Fox & Brandi Salmon

  In this episode we dive into the topic of taking breaks, exploring the 'whens,' 'whys,' and 'hows' of stepping away from work. Joined by returning guests Anna Gibbs, Michael Fox, and Brandy Salmon, we discuss various perspectives on breaks, including the importance of planning downtime, financial and tax considerations, and personal strategies for recognising when it's time to pause. From mental and physical self-care to the impact of breaks on creativity and productivity, this episode highlights how artists balance their professional commitments with the need to recharge. We also explore practical advice on transitioning back to work post-break and the evolving landscape of the art world.Find Anna’s website here and on instagram hereYou can find Michael Fox's Accountant and Art Valuation website here and the Fox Galleries hereFind Brandi here on her website or here on instagram Find her wedding painting instagram page hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Taking Breaks with Laura Brandon, Sally Bulling & Maria Stoljar

  This podcast episode discusses taking breaks. This season's guests Laura Brandon, Sally Bulling, and Maria Stoljar share their different perspectives & experiences, including the differences between planned and unplanned breaks, and their impacts on professional and personal well-being. The conversation delves into the necessity of taking intentional breaks to avoid burnout, the benefits of physical and mental rest, and practical strategies for reengaging with work after a hiatus. The guests share personal anecdotes and how they manage their time and breaks. We talk about the importance of recalibration, and how breaks can lead to renewed creativity and productivity. Find Laura Brandon’s website here and on instagram hereFind Sally here and on instagram hereIf you want to find out more about Maria Stoljar & Talking with Painters, go and check out:her instagram or website Podcast on apple, spotify (plus all the others) And her You Tube channelYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Your Creative Questions Wanted for the End of Year Episode

  Hey art lovers, I'm putting together a special end of year episode of the Creative Kind, and I would love your input!For this one, I'm thinking about hosting a Q&A. So if you've got a question for a gallerist or artist, now is the time to ask. It could be about making work, navigating the art world, or anything you have been curious about.You can tell me if it's for a specific guest who's been on the pod, and I'll do my best to get them on to answer it, or it could be a more general question for anyone. If you can send me your question, preferably as a voice note or even just as a quick message.I've left the details in the show notes. The regular end of season episode will be back in your feed next week. Thanks so much for listening and for being part of the creative kind.I can't wait to hear from you. Chat soon!Submit your questions here through the google formYou can email me through your voice note or question as a message here: [email protected] you can just send me a voice note through a Creative Kind Instagram message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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