Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast

This week we get specific on sharing our experiences from pricing and sizing artwork and the mindset to embrace the challenges. Launching a first collection of work for sale can be pretty daunting, we touch on:  'Soft' launching Selling to friends and family Sizes and prices that resonate Embracing the wins I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse ox People Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's...

This episode I catch up with my studio assistant Steph Wallace who has just released her first collections of paintings for sale.  We talk about the hot topic of her pricing model, options as to how and where to sell artwork as well as an update on my upcoming online course 'Painting As A Practice'. I hope you're safe and well! Suse xo People Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook...

This week's solo episode de-mystifies the tech tools I use in my business.  Technology has been one of the biggest challenges I've had to conquer in my business and it hasn't always been an easy journey. Hopefully I can spare you some of the tech-headaches (and sometimes melt-downs!) by sharing what has (and hasn't) worked for me. It's a link-heavy episode so you can find everything I've ment...

This episode contains  a remote catch up with Laura Day my studio assistant. In this time of isolation we chat about how we've both taken our open studio events online. From a virtual tour of Suse's studio to a delivering workshops via Zoom we are embracing how technology can keep us connected, learning and inspired. I also share the magic bullet to my mail provider headache: Spolier alert, i...

Hi, this is Susan Nethercote and welcome to episode 21 of the Studio Insider Art Podcast. This week Steph and I talk about transitions, what happens when you’ve built a business around your creativity and want to shift lanes into a new creative dream? This is a juicy one for all the multi-passionate's out there If you have a topic you’d like me to talk about or a question you’d...

This episode we are hearing how my studio assistant Steph has started a new painting practice and it's bringing up some emotional obstacles courtesy of her formal art training. Whether formally trained or not, most of us have some preconceived ideas about what makes 'good' art. Listen on as I unpack this baggage and dispel some 'fine art' myths that hold us back from expressing ourselves freely as...

At the time of recording there's a lot of uncertainty in the world and many of us are in COVID19 lock down. In this episode we explore the creative possibilities in what may lie ahead in the coming weeks. As we all attempt to make sense of what a rapidly changing world for us an our creativity and art businesses, Suse and Steph chat about the opportunities that have arisen by being forced to slow...

If you're tuning in when this episode goes live then we are in the midst of COVID 19 and the landscape looks significantly different to when this episode was recorded in Feb 2020. Now more than ever we need art and joy in our lives. I hope this jovial episode and the Painting As A Practice movement brings that to you.  Listen on to find out more. Suse ox Links: Painting As A Practice on Insta...

Welcome to season! 2 We are launching straight into this fresh season without missing a beat with a round-table conversation about preparing for hosting an open studio. Team Susan Nethercote are all hosting as part of the Ballarat Open Studios program in April 2020. Suse, Steph and Laura share what events they are hosting and the logistics in preparing for a successful event. We talk about: Preppi...

This is the final episode of season 1 and it’s a deeply personal one. Laura and I finally open up about our respective healing journeys and the role that our art has played for both of us on the road to recovery. Please be aware that this episode deals with themes of mental health and childhood trauma that may be triggering for some listeners Listen as we have a rich conversation about: Art as a s...

This is a special bonus episode to share with you all the excitement of my Paris painting retreat which is coming up in May 2020 I talk with Steph about how it manifested it’s self and all the luscious experiences it contains. I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse xo Find out more about Paris People Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/ https://www.facebook.com/susannethercote...

In this week's conversation you’ll discover that Laura’s exhibition opening has been and gone. We discuss various aspects of what her first solo exhibition experience revealed. We also talk about what to do when what your audience wants isn’t always what you’re yearning to create. There’s also a quick dip into how to open yourself up for commissions. I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse XO “our job...

This week I’m introducing a new guest and team member Steph Wallace. Not only is Steph the owner of the amazing brand Mostly Miniature. But she also used to own an art gallery. She also happens to be the gorgeous woman editing this podcast, hi Steph, thank you! Join us as we draw on Steph’s extensive knowledge to guide Laura through all the options as she plans the hanging  of her exhibition....

In this episode I share my systems for digitally storing your work with some tried and tested tools for making this process easier. Laura and I also talk about naming paintings and collections.  I hope you enjoy the episode, Xo Suse.  Mentioned in this episode:  Lisa Congdon Art Inc   Dropbox   Prism Imaging   Artwork stock photography mock up example &...

This episode we ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing your work. 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 pricing purpose Pricing structures and thresholds The power of a sale, con...

This episode we are getting technical and into the nerdy nitty-gritty of all aspects of finishing our work. From varnishing to questioning the conventions of signing and dating our work I spill the beans on all things practical for getting those finishing touches just right. I've tried a lot of artists products for this process and I have shared some of my faves. I hope you enjoy the episode, XO S...

This week’s conversation examines self-sabotage and it’s attempts to derail our art practice. We dive in to how it presents and how you can set up your creative space with the ambiance to nurture creative flow. Leaning on your support network, including professional help when you’re feeling all the feelings Having compassion for yourself when the going gets tough Laura’s strategy for managing nega...

In today's solo episode I talk about that particular brand of artists anxiety that we all experience from time to time. I'm sharing my top 6 tips for managing the unique challenges of being a professional artist and spoiler alert: They're all centered around having more compassion for yourself. LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE People Laura Day: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ https://www.facebook.co...

In this episode we reveal how a time-lapse video can bring clarity, clues and mindfulness to the mid-zone of a painting process. I share my feedback on one of Laura’s paintings and my strategies to help her move forward from a ‘thinking’ to ‘feeling’ space. We talk about: · Shifting the goal posts and learning how to loosen up when you’re used to creating more resolved art pieces. · Trusting that...

This episode is a juicy one! With her deadline looming, Laura shares how as she steps into the reality of her dream of becoming a professional artist it's beginning to feel uncomfortable. I share my experiences with these feelings and dive into the paradigm shift I call the ‘up-leveling freak-out'. I unleash my inner woo-woo and open up on my art as a spiritual practice. I share how painting with...

This week I share some of the hard lessons I’ve learned along the way of my life and business, including how to respect the ebb and flow and why we shouldn’t ‘push through’ the hard parts. Laura, my studio assistant, updates us on how ‘life happened’ and got in the way of her best laid creative plans to continue painting for her exhibition. We talk about re-framing the pressures around creating ar...

Today we're checking in with Laura on her progress using Suse's tips from episode 1. We discuss how creating parameters around our work allows the creative spirit to enter a free-flowing zone. You can also hear how an abundance mindset around our art supplies allows us the freedom to let loose. I also touch on the physical health challenges faced by both Laura and I and share my strategies for loo...

In this episode Laura and I talk through the process of taking online or in-person classes and then translating that experience into your own artistic language. We talk through several aspects of this process including: Absorbing what's right for you and progress onward seeking your own style Being present in your body and paying attention to what feels good, bringing an element of mindfulness to...

In this episode Laura asks me about where it all began for me on my art journey. I talk about the winding road that led me to being a painter- from art history academic to fashion designer, to creative business consultant and and finally professional artist.  We also talk about how to maintain momentum as an artist and how to develop a consistent practice.  Laura also asks me about some...

We're off and running with the Susan Nethercote Studio Insiders Art Podcast!  So let's dive straight in. In this episode I introduce artist Laura Day, an emerging abstract artist preparing for her first solo exhibition.  Laura also happens to be my studio assistant and all-round beautiful human.  Listen in as we delve into the questions this process raises and I guide her along this...