Nitty Gritty

Hello and welcome back!! Season 4 of Nitty Gritty is officially here, and I’m so grateful to you for putting me back in your ears. We’re starting the season with a special one. Berlin-based contemporary artist Hannah Müller-Hillebrand joins me for an insightful chat on the magic, mess, and challenges that have shaped her as a creative. Together, we unpack the freedom at the heart of her work,...

Thank you for being part of this big, beautiful season of Nitty Gritty! We’ve heard from so many incredible artists this season, and although they’re all on unique creative paths, some recurring themes carried through these chats. So to wrap things up, we’ve stitched together the nitty gritty bits that echoed across the season! Thank you to the listeners for your support and to all the artists for...

This week, Kate sits down with studio buddy, Holly to discuss some of the trickier things one is faced with being an artist… like handling nasty comments online, copycats who straight-up steal style, competition in the art world and much more! Please reach out to us with any questions from this week's episode we love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

This week is just a little solo episode with Kate, as she shares some of her ideas around why comparison is a blocker for creativity and the cycle of negativity it can create within a creative practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i chat with abstract painter Zoe grey from Tasmania. This was such a great chat thanks to Zoe for being so open and honest about life an an artist. Her Solo show with James Makin Gallery in Melbourne Runs from 31st May - 21st June. 10-4pm https://www.instagram.com/zoe__makes/?hl=en https://www.zoe-grey.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week its just little old me chatting about the things that i have found really help me build structure within my days of being a full time artist. I share some favourite quotes and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I sit down with LA based Contemporary painter Jonni Cheatwood. Innovative in his practice, I was so excited to speak with Jonni and learn more about his avante garde approach to canvas making. Interweaving mixed media, abstraction and personal narrative, Jonni explores the multifaceted themes of identity, anonymity and memory through his art. Constructing his canvases as quilt-like asse...

This week, I sit down with my good friend and studio buddy, Holly Terry. We sit down to answer your questions, from how to price your work, the pros and con's of working with retail spaces, and the most loved materials we use. Thanks so much for the great questions everyone !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i sit down with Musonga Mbogo, a visual artist and painter based in Canberra NSW, Australia. We chatted about the importance of paving the way to create the things you want to see in the world, the importance of rushing yourself and using art as a way of finding your own identity as a human and an artist. How location and culture deeply impacts his art practice, and it was so amazing to...

This week I’m speaking with Julz Beresford, a traditional painter from the countryside of rural New South Wales! Having grown up immersed in the outdoors, Julz’s intent with her work is for the audience to feel engaged with the energy of the landscape and to embody how it feels to be there. We go through what it looks like to be a plein air artist, using your environment for endless inspirati...

In this week's episode, I chat with public and exhibiting artist, Abbey Rich. Passionate about working in public space, Abbey has worked with communities around the world to make artworks that are accessible to everyone. Through colour, pattern and warmth these collaborative pieces make everyday spaces feel brighter and more welcoming. Together we talk about the impact of making accessible art, jo...

This week, it’s just me behind the mic, reflecting on changes I made in my practice that helped me grow in 2024. I chat about finding inspiration in memories, being honest on social media, trusting that scary leaps can pay off, and learning (the hard way) that saying no is essential to avoiding burnout.  We've got so many incredible conversations coming this season! Be sure to follow the pod...

This week I sit down with Matt Cauchi, a Sydney-based mixed media artist focused on pushing texture-based boundaries. His paintings are tactfully layered to reveal an interesting exploration of depth and dimension in his work. With his talents being celebrated in galleries around the world, Matt's aim is that each piece reveals a considered balance between beauty and chaos. In this episode, we tal...

This week i sit down with Ash Holmes, an abstract painter and co owner of HAKE House gallery, we discuss her career as an artist and the ups and downs that come with that. We discuss what Ash looks for in artists she works with at the gallery, her fear of public speaking and how she manages to stay curious in her practice. Loved this chat thanks so much Ash!! https://www.hake.house/ https://ashlei...

This week I sit down with some of my studio family- Rosie Woods, Holly Terry and Ebony Dew. Together we unpack life at The State of Art , exploring the highs and lows of sharing space, studio dynamics, and what it truly means to create and thrive as a collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a solo episode, in which i breakdown the much request topic of how or if ever to make prints of original artwork. I breakdown my approach to making prints of my work and how its important to find a balance and structure around the sale of art reproduction prints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week i sit down with renowned Australian photographer Tamara Dean! I loved this chat so much thank you to Tamara for being so open and honest about her process as an artist over the 25 years she has been creating. I truly engaging and inspiring conversation. https://www.instagram.com/tamaradean/?hl=en https://www.tamaradean.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I chat through some of the things that helped me make the challenging transition from a full time unfulfilling career into painting full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks chat was so great! I sit down with Kyle Steed, a painter and Muralist based In Texas. Kyle is my first international guest, so much honest insight in this chat thanks so much to Kyle for bringing his calming energy and warmth to todays chat. His Website is https://www.kylesteed.com His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylesteed/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

This week I am in Singapore and I sit down with the lovely Cassi, the Global Fine Art Director at Artworks group in Singapore. We discuss her journey into the fine art world, the culture of high-end London auction houses and her transition into the gallery world. We discuss what Cassi looks for in Artists that the gallery chooses to work with, the artist gallery Relationship and much much more! I...

This week is something a little bit different, Kate sits down with co founder of Rainbow studios Jade Gillet to discuss life behind the scenes of the gallery / concept space, we discuss the artist gallery relationship, Jades and Brent's unique approach to thinking outside the box when it comes to setting up a gallery space and her journey so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

This week Kate sits down with abstract painter Sara Winfield, based in Fremantle WA, Sara discusses her personal creative journey , how she moved through different creative industries, how she's developed her painting career as a business, how become a mother made her more honest in her work, and so so much more! Sara was so honest and open in this chat and i know that it will be amazing for you t...

This week I sit down with my dear friend and studio partner Rosie Woods, a muralist and painter from the UK based between Australia and UK. Rosie has been in the business of painting murals for many years, collaborating with brands such as Nike, Meta, Red bull and many more. I am endlessly inspired by Rosie and her skills, this was such an insightful and honest conversation about the ups and downs...

This week i sit down with painter, Lauren Jones. We discuss the many realms of creative living, alongside motherhood, the challenges of the long term nature of being a professional artist as well as facilitating workshops and much much more! Her website is https://laurenjones.gallery/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenjones_art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kate chats with Amber Creswell Bell, renowned art curator and author based in Sydney. Amber has spent over a decade celebrating the arts through her publications and championing emerging artists. They chat about working creatively outside the 9-5, the mystical world of galleries, what she looks for in up and coming talent and much much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...