Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast

This week  we’re talking about something that comes up often out there in the art world- which is the idea of having to stick with a particular style to establish yourself as an artist and a brand.  Steph and I sat  down and had a great conversation about the advantages and pitfalls of taking this approach when seeking direction for your art.  I hope you enj...

This weeks episode follows on from last week when Steph had a little meltdown. After giving her my best advice on overcoming her feelings of putting herself out there, in true human spirit I went ahead the next week and had pretty much the exact same meltdown. Yep, we’re keeping it real on this weeks podcast! In this conversation I come clean on what it means to take your own advice and we zone in...

Steph is exploring a new opportunity and it's causing some major emotions to surface. It's something many other artists experience as they make their way through the world professionally. Listen in as Suse shares her wisdom and gives Steph a powerful pep talk around navigating these moments and shares some of her own vulnerable experiences within her career. Some of this episodes key insights; Ide...

In today’s episode I have another artist interview for you. Tamara Laporte is a mixed media artist, art teacher and a catalyst of creative people world wide. She is the author and inventor of ‘Life Book’ a year long art course that includes some of the most celebrated mixed media and personal development teachers out there. Next year in 2021 I’m delighted and honoured to be a guest teacher. Since...

In today’s episode I’m having a beautiful chat with my friend and fellow artist in the US Faith Evans Sills.  Faith and I first met when I was a student in one of her first e-courses many moons ago. We discovered that we had a lot in common back then and still do! So it was just lovely to catch up with Faith and hear all about what she’s been up to. I really hope your enjoy our conversation....

I have some exciting news, Chapter 2 of my Painting As A Practice e-course is ready! You can find out all about it here. This chapter is all about colour play and using mediums that pop so today’s conversation explores using colour as a pathway toward healing. I hope you enjoy the episode. My experience with colour in a difficult time in my life. Following the flashes of inspiration and tools to e...

This week Steph and I nerd out on some of our fave art supplies. From yummy paints to buttery pastels you can grab my full list here . Join us as we share; Our fave supplies brands and colours. How to up-level your work with professional supplies. How and Suse uses different supplies within her work to achieve her signature style. Some art history-geek stories of beautiful French art stores. We al...

This week we are doing something new on the podcast and addressing a question from a beautiful listener. It's the relatable issue of struggling with the expectation from friends and family to give creative work for free. Sound familiar? We unpack this problem and address it's underlying core; how to charge what you're worth! In this episode we look at ways to; Challenging culturally held beliefs i...

Today’s episode is a truly special one, I'm talking with one of my fave people on the planet Myree Morsi. Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me develop as a person, an artist and and entrepreneur. In this interview I’m taking you behind closed doors to reveal the evolution of my spiritual practice in relationship to my art and bus...

Welcome to season 3 of my podcast. I can't believe we are here already! I'm celebrating this milestone by bringing you my first artist interview. Sharon Hughes is a past student of mine and creates the most beautiful, calming abstract paintings. In our chat Sharon shares a moment of creative breakthrough and in contrast a dark moment in her journey towards finding her authentic style. I...

In this weeks episode we get super practical as Steph shares all the strategies shes been using to increase engagement with my art via Pinterest. Join me as I discover why the platform is so powerful and how to use it in a way that really fits with my values. Steph has even created a follow-up e-course to walk you through how to do this withing your own art business, Listen on as I learn about: Un...

This episode we have a much needed catch-up with Laura Day, part of my studio team. In season 1 I coached Laura toward her first solo exhibition and so much has changed for her since then. Laura shares how her vision for her arts practice and coaching business has sprung to life and how manifesting that vision has propelled her forwards. This rich conversation explores so many exciting themes incl...

In this week's episode we explore what to do with the bits of our art businesses that we dread. Be it shipping or doing book-keeping, I share some wisdom on overcoming the humps of resistance and finding alignment and flow. Listen on for all this and a major mic-drop moment when I reveal why using rewards as a driver isn't sustainable or healthy. Our conversation includes: Investing in equipment a...

In this weeks podcast Steph and I talk about how to find a state of flow and ease within creative projects and how she can apply it to her new idea.  I reveal how letting go of the traditional planning and launch strategies allows me to become propelled by the natural force of flow and gratitude in bringing my ideas to life. I also reveal how fully allowing ideas to gestate lets you be f...

We are back with a brand new episode on the power of rest and it's relationship with creativity. After a couple of weeks break we explore what's evolved for Steph and I since intentionally stepping away from the paintbrushes, and the creative projects emerging from the energy of rejuvenation. Listen on to find out what we discovered through intentional rest including some key takeaways; How schedu...

Once again we are revisiting a listener favourite from the archives and ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing art as an emerging artist. As much as we would all love a magic bullet for this process there’s no simple answer to the question ‘How Much?’ when it’s time to price your work. Join me as I help Laura along this tricky path and share some of my guiding principles. Be clear on your pr...

This episode first aired in Season 1 of my podcast but it is even more relevant now than ever. As we end a month of my Painting As A Practice challenge and my very first e-course now is an excellent time to think about how to integrate that learning into a style that is uniquely yours and authentic in every way. In this episode Laura and I talk through the process of taking online or in-person cla...

 Figuring out how to make prints of your art can be a minefield! In this episode we talk through Susan's experiences of how she creates her prints and she helps Steph figure out the different steps of the process. From digitising your artwork to the highest level to the strategy of selling reproductions within your art business we dig in deep. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox LINKS Check...

This episode we talk about the monster in the closet.... The fear of rejection! I coach my studio assistant Steph through a recent experience and give her some solid tools to navigate the process into the future. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www...

Hi everyone,  this week Steph and I are chatting about creative space. We dig into some myths around what you 'need' to create your best work and how packing away an old venture clears the way energetically for the new. If you've ever felt dissatisfied with your studio, or lack of it, then this episode is really going to help. Enjoy the episode.  Suse xo LINKS Check out my new e-cou...

This week I'm sharing the second part of my chat with fellow Australian artist Laura Horn. We continue our Q & A and share our mutual love of learning, our multiple art personalities as well as our favourite materials. I hope you enjoy the conversation. If you missed the first part, you can find it here . Also, don’t forget to hop over and check out Laura's Website and Instagram .  Suse o...

This episode is all about getting ready for a month of painting every day with the 'soft' challenge 'Painting As A Practice'. I chat with Steph about how we are preparing for the free challenge and what we hope to get out of painting every day for the month of June 2020. I'd love for you to join us and in doing so give yourself permission to feed your creativity without pressure and in a spirit of...

This week I have something a little different for you, I chat with fellow artist and educator Laura Horn in a Q&A answering each others questions on different aspects of our lives and businesses. It's such a meaty conversation that we've split it into 2 juicy episodes so listen out for part 2 next week. We cover so many topics from juggling motherhood and art businesses to recovering from burn...

We are SO excited to be recording this episode. Not only are we face-to-face as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease in Australia, but Suse has finally launched her very first e-course! - ‘Painting As a Practice – Playful Classes in Mixed Media Painting Designed to Nurture You Authentic Style’  In Chapter 1 of this 3 part course (Chapters 2 and 3 are coming soon) you will learn all about Susan...

So you've released your first collection of art, now what? This show explores some of the avenues to getting you're art seen by collectors, media and gallery reps. I give my studio assistant Steph Wallace some tips including : Making the most of her Instagram link Building her bank of story telling imagery When connecting with media would be most powerful To exhibit or not to exhibit I hope you en...