Podcasts by Make Share Grow: art-making and the creative process

40: Sharing My Finished Collection from 2021-05-04T02:00

It’s the final episode of Season 3!

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39: Tips For Developing Your Artistic Voice from 2021-04-20T03:00

Week 12 of documenting my new painting collection!

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• My advice for finding your unique...
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38: How I Plan My Marketing Calendar from 2021-04-13T04:00

Week 11 of documenting my new painting collection!

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• Creating a marketing calendar for...
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37: Painting Towards Intentional Growth from 2021-04-06T02:00

Week 10 of documenting my new painting collection!

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36: Balancing Harmony + Variety Within a Series from 2021-03-30T02:00

Week 9 of documenting my new painting collection!

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35: Working Through A Difficult Painting from 2021-03-23T02:00

Week 8 of documenting my new painting collection!

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34: Telling the Story of My Art Through Video from 2021-03-16T02:00

Week 7 of documenting my new painting collection!

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• How I use video to support a paint...
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33: Naming A Collection of Artwork from 2021-03-06T01:00

Week 6 of documenting my new painting collection!

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• Batch working to maintain your cre...
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32: Q&A: Painting Collections + Color Palettes from 2021-02-27T08:13:49

Week 5 of documenting my new painting collection!

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31: Just Let Go! from 2021-02-20T11:44:22

Week 4 of documenting my new painting collection!

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30: Getting Out of My Comfort Zone With New Tools from 2021-02-13T00:00

Week 3 of documenting my new painting collection!

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29: Painting Intuitively + Intentionally from 2021-02-06T10:30:35

Week 2 of documenting my new painting collection!

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• The balance between moving a painting forward without ...
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28: First Layers + Textures from 2021-01-30T01:00

Week 1 of documenting my new painting collection!  This week was all about establishing the first layers and textures on my canvas and creative PLAY.

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27: Studio Update: A Look Back at 2020 from 2021-01-20T07:26:29

I'm back with Season 3 of the podcast! We take a look back at my art journey in 2020 and I share my plans for the podcast this season.

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26: Q&A About Art, Motherhood + Creativity from 2019-04-02T01:00

We’ve come to the final episode of Season 2 of the podcast! Today’s episode is a special Q&A show where I answer your questions about my art practice, business and life.  I share some...

25: Embracing the Title “Artist” from 2019-03-19T01:00

Today’s episode is a little pep talk for those of you who love to create, but who struggle with the idea of calling yourself an artist.

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24: Mya Bessette on Her Abstract Landscape Paintings + Creative Process from 2019-03-05T08:25:14

This week, I’m chatting with painter Mya Bessette.  Mya creates beautiful abstract landscapes, many of which are inspired by the nature around her home in Bigfork, Montana.  I love ho...

23: Creating in Collections from 2019-02-19T10:06:52

In this episode, I’m talking about creating artwork in collections - how I define a collection, how I’ve used them to help me be more focused and productive in my art practice, plus some tips fo...

22: Stefanie Bales on Her Ink Transfer Landscape Paintings + Creative Process from 2019-02-05T01:00

This week, I’m chatting with painter Stefanie Bales.  She lives and creates right here in San Diego, California, and I’ve loved getting to know her in person at our local Rising Tide ...

21: Do It For The Process from 2019-01-22T01:00

Have you ever struggled with the question, “Does my art have to mean something?”  In this episode, I share how I think about the meaning of my art, and how my art-making process fits ...

20: Samantha Marett on Her Playful Abstract Paintings + Creative Process from 2019-01-08T01:00

This week, I’m chatting with painter Samantha Marett of Samantha Louise Designs. 

Sam creates vibrant abstract paintings - some are full of dancing marks, playful co...

19: How I Plan My Studio Time from 2018-12-25T01:00

In this episode, I share how I plan out my studio time and get things done!  I also talk about what is working the best for me and what systems I want to change and refine in the new ...

18: Juliet Meeks on Her Joyful Floral Paintings, Pattern Designs + Creative Process from 2018-12-11T01:00

This week, I’m chatting with painter and surface pattern designer, Juliet Meeks.  Juliet creates colorful, expressive floral paintings and patterns from her studio in New Orleans, Lou...

17: 5 Creative Resources I’m Loving Right Now from 2018-11-27T01:00

In this episode, I share five of the people, apps, podcasts and blogs that are inspiring me and helping me be more productive in my studio right now!

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16: Lysa Jordan on Her Sweeping Abstract Paintings + Creative Process from 2018-11-13T01:00

This week, I’m chatting with painter Lysa Jordan.  She works from her live-in studio space in Montreal, Canada, which sounds like a total dream!  Lysa creates gorgeous, sweeping abstr...

15: Art + Fear from 2018-10-30T08:04:24

Let’s start an honest conversation art-making and fear.  In this episode, I share the top three fears I’m personally dealing with at this point in my art practice.  They’re a differen...

14: Kati Kleimola on Her Colorful Floral Paintings + Creative Process from 2018-10-16T01:00

This week, I’m so excited to have my very first guest on the show!  Kati Kleimola is a painter, a wife and a mom of 5 living in Toledo, Ohio.  Her colorful work encompasses still life...

13: Studio Update: My Recent Triumphs and Struggles from 2018-10-02T01:00

Welcome to Season 2 of Make Share Grow! In this episode I share what’s in store for this season of the podcast, along with some of the current triumphs and struggles I’m going through...

12: Ask Julie Anything from 2017-12-13T01:00

This is the final episode of Season 1!  In this special Q&A show, I answer your questions about my art practice and business, from being a mom/artist, to keeping my acrylic paints fro...

11: How I Build a Painting from 2017-12-06T01:00

In this episode I share all about my process of creating a painting from start to finish.  I’m excited to talk about this because I know every painter works very differently.  We each...

10: Being an Artist Mom from 2017-11-29T01:00

Today I share four lessons I’ve learned along my journey as a stay-at-home-mom who also has big dreams as a professional artist.

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9: Crafting a Smooth Commission Process from 2017-11-22T01:00

Today I share about how I’ve crafted my commission process: a specific series of steps that I walk through for each commission I take on.  Crafting a system is a great way to build yo...

8: Geeking out About Art Supplies! from 2017-11-15T01:00

This episode is all about my favorite art supplies that I use in my studio, from acrylic paints, to brushes and tools, to canvas and paper.  Just as a warning, I get a bit deep into t...

7: Why I Paint: Part 3 from 2017-11-08T01:00

This is the third and final episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint.  I share how I discover colors that speak to me and how important the feeling of ...

6: Why I Paint: Part 2 from 2017-11-01T01:00

This is the second episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint.  I talk all about why I love to use imperfect marks in my work as well as how I play with ...

5: Why I Paint: Part 1 from 2017-10-25T01:00

This is the first episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint.  I share about my love of using bold contrasts and wild abundance in my floral paintings. Listen

4: Finding My Creative Voice from 2017-10-05T14:39:47

In this episode I share my definition of “voice,” how I found the freedom to explore my style, the importance of getting super-specific about what I love visually, and my 3 key takeaw...

3: Why 30-Day Projects Are Awesome! from 2017-10-05T14:37:18

In this episode, I share all about my experience of doing a 30-day painting project, how my art developed, the importance of setting boundaries for a project like this, and why I thin...

2: 3 Big Lessons I Learned on My Art Journey from 2017-10-05T14:35:11

In this episode, I share the story of the path I took to the art business I have today.  I talk about my first online shop, how becoming a mom influenced my art business, experiences ...

1: Why A Podcast? from 2017-10-05T14:21:27

Welcome to the very first episode of the Make Share Grow podcast!  Why start a podcast about art?  Well, funny you should ask… In this episode, I share my thoughts behind why, as a vi...