In this episode, Sarah Lubcke discusses her journey into portraiture. Sarah reflects on the many stages of her portrait journey: learning anatomy and likeness, finding a supportive community of portrait artists, and developing an eye not just for faces and skin tones, but for the emotional life inside each image. She also opens up about the challenges of painting backgrounds—and how she’s learning to consider the whole composition, not just the figure.

Sarah also touches on the importance of building a supportive network and finding the right mentors who can help you progress. Sarah talks about the importance of feedback in her artistic growth, discussing how connecting with trusted peers helps refine her work and overcome challenges. She also opens up about the value of self-belief and perseverance, especially during tough times when the work isn’t going as planned.

You can find Sarah Lubcke’s website here and on Instagram here

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Previous conversations with Kylie King-Hazel and Penelope Boyd

• Romance Was Born
• Teresa Barnard
• David Kassan
• Shana Levenson
• Chroma Brush Cleaner ( I think I called it Chromacryl, no idea why..)
• Georgia Loring

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In this episode I interview Sarah Jane Moon, a UK-based painter originally from New Zealand. Sarah Jane's work explores themes of identity, gender, and connection to place, and she is known for her bold use of colour and dynamic compositions. We discuss her journey to becoming a full-time painter, her studies at Heatherley portraiture school, and her experiences working in various places including New Zealand, Japan, and London. The conversation delves into Sarah Jane's process, the challenges and rewards of portraiture, such as balancing visual style with capturing a likeness. We also touch on the practicalities and emotional aspects of creating commissioned portraits, as well as Sarah Jane's thoughts on self-portraits and the influence of her physical painting environment on her work. We also discuss the importance of developing a unique style and the impact of personal connection and narrative in portraiture.

You can find Sarah Jane here:

Sarah Jane’s Website

Mentioned in this episode:

Heatherley’s School of Fine Art

Dr. Ronks

Tom Croft

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In this episode of The Creative Kind, I chat to artist and graphic designer Petrina Jose to discuss the importance of brand identity for artists. Petrina emphasises the personal and evolving nature of an artist's brand identity and explores the challenges of branding personal art, the role of consistency in brand elements like colour and fonts, and practical tips for artists starting out. We also discuss the balance between authentic self-representation and maintaining professional cohesion, and the impact of social media presence on brand identity.

You can find Petrina Jose here , her website here and her Branding & Design studio ‘Hearts & Eyes’ here and it's website here

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In this episode of 'The Creative Kind', Pip Brett from Jumbled shares her insights on developing a strong and authentic brand identity. Pip discusses her journey from starting a clothing store called Igloo 18 years ago to evolving into the multifaceted brand Jumbled, which includes an art, fashion, and interior store, business retreats, and a new holiday home, Sona Molong. She emphasises the importance of staying true to oneself and one's passions, rather than trying to please everyone. Pip touches on the challenges and benefits of managing multiple brands, the significance of social media in connecting with the audience, and the evolution of her brand over time. She firmly believes in the power of authenticity and how it helps in building a loyal community and offers practical advice to artists on balancing personal expression and professional branding.

Find Jumbled here and on instagram here

Find Sona Molong here

Find Jumbled loves fashion here

Artists mentioned:

Whitney Spicer

Annie Everingham

Lottie Rae

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In part two of end-of-season wrap-up, I delve into the topic of overwhelm again with Laura Horn, Nic Dempster, Rach Mayne, Penny Boyd & Kylie King-Hazel from season four. The discussion covers definitions of overwhelm and burnout, personal experiences with these states, and practical strategies for managing them. We talk about the emotional and cognitive states of overwhelm, insights on finding solace in creative work amidst chaos, the importance of taking breaks and setting boundaries & the guests share approaches schedules, calendars lists and timing! I hope you enjoy these reflections on how goals and expectations evolve over time and the importance of self-care in sustaining a creative practice.

See you Next Season!

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Mentioned in the pod:

Laura recommended these four podcasts:

• The CEO Collective Podcast
• Off the Grid
• The Amy Porterfield Show
• Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Podcast

Kylie Discussed these two artists:

• Kehinde Wiley
• Elisa Anfuso

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In this end of season episode we hear from 5 of this seasons former guests to explore the feeling of overwhelm. The episode features candid conversations where each guest shares their personal experiences, coping mechanisms, and strategies to manage overwhelm. Guests include Fleur Wickes, Sarah Birtles, Andrew Sleeman, Cass Deller & Dr Lou Cooper , who talk about structuring time, setting boundaries. the challenges of balancing multiple projects, dealing with external pressures, mental exhaustion and the importance of self-care practices like meditation and breathwork (and so much more!). Part two coming soon!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Fleur Wickes mentioned : The Art Show by ABC Listen ‘CJ Hendry and who gets to decide 'what is art'
• Cass Deller mentioned Owaken
• Julie Mentioned : -The breathwork club
• Dr Lou Mentioned : “I’m Scared of Therapy”

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In this episode I talk to Cass Deller, a surface pattern designer about her unique approach to business, productivity, and creativity. Cass shares her journey of building a creative practice, she discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles, including managing courses, licensing designs, and experimental creative work. Cass also touches on the practical aspects of running a business, such as using administrative help, leveraging social media organically, and trialing new marketing strategies like Facebook ads. She highlights the importance of continuous learning, community support, and embracing her unique way of working for long-term success. I really enjoyed hearing about how Cass has built a successful creative business by following her intuition and playing to her strengths, I hope you do too!

You can find Cass’ Website here

You can find her instagram here

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In this episode I interview Laura Horn, an artist, podcaster, YouTuber, and teacher, discussing organisational tools and mindsets. Laura emphasises the importance of a flexible approach and learning from both successes and mistakes. She shares her experiences in building systems for her business, including the use of virtual assistants to streamline tasks and free up creative time. The conversation highlights the value of thinking big, simplifying ideas, and breaking them down into manageable tasks. Laura also talks about strategies for email management, the importance of having a good email provider, and using tools like Flowdesk for segmentation and automation. Additionally, she touches on the balance between business tasks and creative work, suggesting approaches like dedicating specific days for admin or creative activities. Laura discusses the use of social media schedulers and shares her methods for switching between business mode and creative mode and the constant juggle to maintain momentum in an art practice. Finally, she offers insights on how these organisational tools ultimately support more creative freedom and time.

You can find Laura’s Website here

You can find her instagram here

You can find her podcast here

And her vlog here

Tools that Laura mentioned in this episode:

Flowdesk

Sanebox

CoSchedule

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