Creative Catch Up

HELLO! Welcome to episode 8 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we chat about our mistakes and failures and the times where things don't go to plan. We also hear from artist Sandi Hester who shares how mistakes impact her art practice. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to. Our...

HELLO! Welcome to episode 7 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we chat about marketing and building an audience. We’ll be sharing our marketing experiences, and ways in which we have built up an audience. We also hear from marketing enthusiast Tom Ross , CEO of Design Cuts and he shares all his best advice to help artists market themselves. So pop us on in the background, grab your...

Welcome to episode 6 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we chat about whether or not you need a formal education to make it as a successful illustrator and artist. We’ll be sharing our experiences, the pros and cons and the bearing it has had on our own art careers. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you w...

Welcome to episode 5 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we chat about what inspires us- whether that's books, movies, art supplies, music or the environment around us. Listen in to find out what lifts and motivates us. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to. The creative catchu...

Welcome to episode 4 of our new season of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we chat about creative burnout and share our experiences. We also share the exciting news that we will be having a group exhibition in October 7th-13th in Cornwall. If you'd like to visit us in person be sure to come along. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the nex...

Welcome to episode 3 of our new season of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we chat in depth about having a Youtube channel- the pros, cons, how much we earn and how it has impacted our art practice. If you're thinking of starting a channel then this is the one to listen to! We also have guest artist  @SarahBurnsStudio  and she shares with us her journey of having a Youtube Channel. So...

In this episode, we chat about participating in art challenges and whether or not they are beneficial to our art practice. We also have a general catch-up chit-chat and find out what's been going on the last few weeks. We also have a special guest  @KatieMoody  she shares with us her experiences of following art challenges. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and...

Welcome to a new season of Creative Catch Up In this episode, we share some exciting news and update you on our plans for the podcast. We also have a general catch-up chit-chat and find out what's been going on the last 2 years since we've been gone. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to. Do...

Hi listeners, This is the episode where we answer your questions- it's our final episode for season 2! Links: Mel's Domestika course: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2008-illustrated-recipes-making-delicious-art/melanie_chadwick The Illustrator's Guide to Law and Business Practice: https://amzn.to/3sGWEDH If you've enjoyed listening to our podcast please do consider leaving us a positive revi...

Hello! In today's episode Natasha and Mel chat about ways to keep your work fresh. We have both found there are times when what we're doing becomes overly familiar and we loose the excitement that we initially had for what we were doing. In this episode we chat and share things we have found to be helpful in igniting that energy again. We hope you find it helpful and do let us know what you do to...

Hi friends. In this episode Natasha and Mel discuss what it is to have an artistic style, we ask why it is important, and share our own personal journeys to discovering our own style. We hope you find this useful to your practice and would love to hear about  your thoughts on this topic. As always let us know in the comments below or over on our Instagram page. Love Mel and Natasha...

Hello! In today's podcast we chat about all the things that have changed for our art practice and business since the beginning of the pandemic. Rather than focus on the negative aspects we attempt to take a more positive outlook and see the opportunities and changes that have influenced us and how we are responding to them. Natasha shares about how she has found new mediums to work in, whilst Mel...

Our mental health is so important to us and especially during these uncertain times when things can feel out of our control. In this episode we chat about ways to stay mentally healthy and share tips that can help us when things seem be overwhelming. As always let us know if you have any questions, advice or thoughts on this subject. Speak soon, Mel & Natasha  xx FOLLOW CREATIVE CATCHUP:...

Hola! Today's episode is a little different as Natasha grills Mel on her recent work trip travelling to Madrid and filming a Domestika course. We thought you may be interested to hear the experience, how it came about and what happened. Mel's profile on Domestika and where you will find the course when it's ready: https://www.domestika.org/en/melanie_chadwick As always let us know if you have any...

In this episode Natasha and Mel chat about how to price your work for Fine Art and Illustration. As always let us know if you have any questions or thoughts on this subject. Speak soon, Mel & Natasha  xx https://theaoi.com/ FOLLOW CREATIVE CATCHUP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog If you're enjoying ou...

Welcome to episode 3 of season 2! In this episode we deep dive into contracts and what to include in them. Chat includes why it's so important to have a contract, and things to consider when writing your terms and conditions. As always let us know if you have any questions or thoughts on this subject. Speak soon, Mel & Natasha  xx https://theaoi.com/ FOLLOW CREATIVE CATCHUP: Instagram: ht...

In this episode we chat about the issue of working for free and if and when we should ever be offering our time without payment. We look at a number of difference scenarios as well as give real-life answers to people who have asked us to work for free. As you'll hear we are pretty passionate about this subject and both of us have experienced this so many times. So do let us know your experience in...

In this episode we catch up on what we've been doing away from the podcast and share how each of us have been getting out of our comfort zones. Natasha shares about her sketchbook experiments and Mel talks about her wonky portrait collab with another artist. Let us know if you've been doing anything out of your comfort zone recently, have you found it's helped your art practice in anyway? Speak So...

Welcome to episode 10 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we answer all your questions! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for us- here are the questions that we answered: @carolinehowitt - I would love to know more about how you both navigated movin...

Welcome to episode 9 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we share the advice we would give to our younger selves. This one is packed full of tips and as you can see by the length is our longest one yet. So make sure you get comfy and pop this on whilst you g...

Welcome to episode 8 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we chat about the ways in which you can run and teach workshops in person and online. Natasha asks Mel about her teaching experience and she shares the many different ways in which you can share your k...

Welcome to episode 7 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we chat about the ways in which you can share and sell your work online. We go in to detail about the platforms we use and the sites we have had experience selling with. We also share ways to connect w...

Welcome to episode 6 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we chat about the importance of diversifying your income. We share a few ways in which we work, and discover how having all your eggs in one basket isn't ideal for the long-term health of your creative...

Hello! Thanks so much for tuning in. This is episode 5 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we chat about what to do in the quiet times of our practice. We discover that this is something that most creatives will have to encounter and deal with. Do you see it...

Hello! Thanks so much for tuning in. This is episode 4 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business. In this episode we chat about finding your tribe and building community. We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, and what communities you are involved with and how you en...