Your Art Matters

W get the full debrief from Sharon on her collaborative show at the Collect Art Fair. We will get all the scoop on what went well, what didn’t go so well and what Sharon would definitely do / not do next time. We also discuss the impact that art has, the importance of understanding your own process as an artist and how you have to be in it for the long game. You can watch our live episode here and...

Have you ever felt the world is against you? You have a plan and then something happens that turns your dream upside down, or worst still destroys your plans??   This week I am joined with a special guest, Ricky Locke. Ricky is a professional speaker, magician and hypnotist and during the pandemic, Ricky's dream of becoming fully self-employed was destroyed.   Listen in as Ricky shares how these e...

What is art? Everyone has a view of what art is. It's an important conversation to have as there is no right or wrong. Art is different to everyone and each person will have a different view of what art should be.    Don't get derailed by what other people's opinions are, and hone in on what art is to you. You are unique, there is nobody else out there like you. This is the magic you bring to your...

In this episode, I chat about the topic of talent being something that is taught or whether it is innate. Have you ever questioned whether you have talent? Maybe you have admired others who effortlessly make art and think 'they were born with that talent, it's not possible for me?'. I have views on this topic and I share them with you here.  By the way, I am going live on Monday 21st Feb at 5pm UK...

Sharon shares behind the scenes of how she has secured the biggest art show of her life and how she's preparing for it. The collect show is taking place between 24th-28th February and Collect in London.

Join me and my special guest, Nicholas Wilton, as we talk about how to get unstuck in your art making and how to make powerful art. Hint: you can keep taking art courses, but if you don't learn the foundations of art you will always struggle. We discuss: The feeling of comparison and not being as good as others. How to get started. That feeling when you have a picture in your head but what you mak...

In this episode, I share with you how I have been preparing myself to take part in the 29029 everesting event and how this is taking me completely out of my comfort zone. Listen to this episode to find out how Colin O’Brady, co-founder of 29029 event, inspired me to take the steps I need to get started with my training and how I am using this method of taking tiny steps to achieve my big goals and...

I am very excited to announce a new feature on the Your Art Matters Podcast. The Michelle and Sharon show will be hosted once a month, so grab a cuppa and join us as we talk about art, life and happiness. If you want to tune into this as we record, you can watch live from Facebook or YouTube, make sure you like our pages so you don't miss episodes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedArtSpace...

An interesting question came to me last week, 'do I need to believe in my goals and dreams?' - I am going to explore this question and talk about how to create dreams and goals so you make 2022 your best year yet. Sign up to the Best Year Yet workshops here: https://uas.unitedartspace.org/byy/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. We read each one and may even give you a shout out. P...

I have had a few people say that they feel like a fraud as they are making money in other ways, not just from art.  In some cases, not making anything at all, which leads to imposter syndrome. This leads me to discuss our definition of success, something we should get really clear on before we design our own lives. 

Have you ever thought about collaborating with another artist? When you look back in history many artists worked together, on projects or to talk through ideas. It's powerful when you find others you can team up with. In this video, Sharon and Wayne join me as we talk about how they are collaborating right now. I can also confirm that they are both exhibiting at the Collect Open in London, which i...

In this episode I am joined by the amazing, Maria Brophy to talk about the topics Art, Money and Success. This is also the title of her best selling book. We delve into a great conversation, so grab a cuppa and a notebook. Please note: this is a pre-recorded!

When I set my goal to write a book at the beginning of last year, I quickly realised that I wasn't ready to write a book. I spent the first 6 months of the year working out what I need to do and who I need to be. I worked on my limiting beliefs and I worked on the skill gap. I imagined the person I needed to be to get a deal and what I need to do now to start being that person. If you are looking...

WHERE FOCUS GOES ENERGY FLOWS I want you to repeat this over and over again. What you are thinking, you will see more of. I want you to make sure you are not inadvertently attracting what you don't want. The mind is powerful!

If you want to make a living from your art, you need to do this one thing before anything else. Carve out time every week to make it happen. Create more time by compartmentalising your life. Dedicate time each week and take yourself to a new environment to get it done. It’s not easy, this is what I’m talking about today !

Over the last week, I have been talking to other artists and the same conversation has been cropping up. People have been sharing their stories about how one person's criticism has stayed with them forever! Coming back from a break can leave you filling full anxiety, questioning if your art is good enough and this is what I am chatting about today.

Today I am talking about that feeling when you are not making progress, you know, the feeling that you are not good enough, or that you are making yourself look ridiculous. I have been having all those feels recently, so want to share what I am doing to overcome them

We have been pondering the question "what is art?" lately. Especially as we have had many artists join our members' Hub who make art in alternative media and materials.

We've got many new people around here, so I wanted to share my story of where United ArtSpace started from and the importance of not giving up. Often, when we are finding things hard, it is because we're about to turn a corner. Always remember, everything happens for a reason. I believe there is a place for everyone in the art world, and it's possible at any stage and any age to bring your creativ...

This week I want to talk to you about the journey of being an artist. Everyone has a different story, but this is what makes us all amazing and individual.  Remember, your story is powerful, meaningful and beautiful. 

So, this week I want to share my ways of finding inspiration with you. Sometimes we all need a little push in the right direction. I am going to share my five top tips on digging deep when needing that little bit of inspiration.

In this podcast I share my top tips for planning and reducing the feeling of overwhelm. The biggest part of overwhelm is holding information and to-do lists in your mind. If you have been putting milk in the cupboard instead of the fridge as your mind is racing, this video if for you.

How to find more time is one of the biggest challenges I see people face, is not having enough time. In this episode I share my top 3 tips for finding more time. Enjoy,  Michelle x.