Kate Florence

Nitty Gritty

Arts EN ↓ 59 episodes

The art podcast sharing the beautiful and brutal truths about building a creative life. International artist Kate Florence hosts honest chats with inspiring and successful artists all around the world, answering the questions no one else talks about: money, creative burnout, galleries, and actionable strategies to build a sustainable creative practice. We get into the nitty-gritty of the parts that don't usually make it onto the feed — the breakthroughs, redirections and the hard-won lessons of building a real art career. From art business to artist mindset. Nothing is off the table. Because t...

Author

Kate Florence

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Q&A - With Kate Florence and Holly Terry 15.04.2025

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.

MUSONGA MBOGO - Identity, art & the freedom of structure 25.03.2025

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...

JULZ BERESFORD - Embodying the spirit of a landscape and the power of age 11.03.2025

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...

ABBEY RICH - Bridging the art divide and reimagining everyday spaces 25.02.2025

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...

KATE FLORENCE - Reflections from growth in 2024 18.02.2025

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...

MATT CAUCHI - Making art you love and managing comparison 11.02.2025

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...

ASH HOLMES - Staying curious, embracing challenge & running a gallery 18.12.2024

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...

STATE OF ART - The power of sharing a studio 03.12.2024

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.

Are prints devaluing your work? 18.11.2024

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.

TAMARA DEAN - Hope and creativity in an ever changing world 05.11.2024

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.

KATE FLORENCE- Transitioning from an unfulfilling job to a creative career 22.10.2024

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.

KYLE STEED - The importance of perspective, human connection and self representation 08.10.2024

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...

CASSI YOUNG - Global Fine Art Director at Artworks Group 24.09.2024

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...

RAINBOW STUDIOS - Behind the scenes with Jade Gillett 10.09.2024

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...

SARA WINFIELD - Creative redirection, authenticity & imposter syndrome 27.08.2024

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...

ROSIE WOODS - Murals, self comparison and investing in your work 13.08.2024

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...

LAUREN JONES - Motherhood, creative practice and facilitating workshops 30.07.2024

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.

AMBER CRESWELL BELL - What a leading art curator looks for in emerging artists 16.07.2024

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...

EMMA CURRIE - Harnessing self doubt and releasing artist guilt 02.07.2024

This week Kate chats to Emma Currie, a figurative painter based in Naarm, Melbourne. We chat about artist guilt, self belief, self doubt and the ups and downs of exhibiting works and much much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SYLVIE KETTLE - Art as a reflection of life 18.06.2024

This week Kate chats to Sylvie Kettle - an abstract figurative painter. She has such a beautiful insight into living as an artist and this conversation was so special! https://www.sylviekettle.com https://www.instagram.com/kettlepaints/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME BACK Ft life update 17.06.2024

Hello! We are back after a well needed break - Here is a little life update on whats been going on during this time away from the podcast! Super excited to bring this next season to you all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KATE & HOLLY - Money mindset, approaching galleries and sharing studios 14.05.2024

This week Kate chats with holly terry again - this time we discuss our approach to contacting galleries, the ways that we present the works, the importance of attention to details. We also chat about the importance of sharing studio space and the ups and downs that have come with it, as well as mindset around money and numbers when it comes to making art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

KATE FLORENCE - Tools that have helped me grow my business 07.05.2024

This week is a short solo episode in which Kate shares some of the most beneficial things that have helped her build her art practice into creative business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMANDA JONES- Turning poetic literature into visual art 30.04.2024

This week Kate Chats to poet, film maker and visual artist Amanda Jones. We chat imposter syndrome, the connection between visual and phonetic language, her upcoming solo exhibition an much more! Her upcoming solo exhibition at retreat space https://thecalmm.com/ Her website https://amandajones.art/pages/about Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amanda______jones/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast....

MAYA IRVING - Embodying Sexual & Creative energies through art and healing 24.04.2024

This week Kate chats with emerging, painter, performance and video artist based in Wurundjuri country, Maya Irving. This was such an engaging, raw and vulnerable chat in which we discuss, the patriarchal set up of social media, the male gaze, nudity as art, the relationship between sexual and creative energy and the journey of Mayas creative path so far. For me she truly embodies the pure essence...

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