Empowering Artists

Sarah Wren from Art Therapy Made Modern is my guest on this episode of the podcast. We talk about Human Design, understanding your body wisdom and following its guidance to lead you to success.Human Design brings together various aspects of modern and ancient wisdoms including the Chakra system, astrology and quantum physics to help you understand your unique strengths and areas for growth.In a society where competition is revered, understanding your personal human design can help you  recognise the different ways of learning that are most suited to you as well as areas you are already a rock star.Book your own reading with Sarah Wren herehttps://www.arttherapymademodern.com/human-designDownload the free guide about Human Design herehttp://www.arttherapymademodern.com/

I talk to the curators for the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2021. Manijeh Vergese and Maddie Kessler were selected for the 2020 Venice Biennale and in light of the global pandemic the Biennale was moved from 2020 to 2021. In this episode the curators talk about how they originally met, their proposal for the British Pavilion, the project itself, working with design teams around the UK and managing the changes that came about due to the Covid-19 pandemic. See more from the architects here https://www.unscenearchitecture.comFollow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Skye Holland talks about her deep interest in the natural world which is also the subject of her art. Skye talks about the importance of non verbal communication through her life as she was born to parents without hearing, she goes on to discuss the  influence of visual art through her family and career including living and working in South Africa in the 1990s and using sign language for Nelson Mandela's TV appearances during this time.Skye works from her west London studio in Kingston and also discusses her current practice in this episode.https://www.instagram.com/skyeholland/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Christopher Kieling talks about his career and the recent work made during lockdown in Berlin.Influenced by the mathematically inspired works of Escher and Uglow, Kieling explores the pure language of painting–form, colour, composition–through layered imagery.He talks about moving a career in graphic design to being a full time artist, and his solo exhibition Sierra, at Grove Square Galleries, in London.Follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/christopherkieling/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Prachi Gothi is an Indian abstract painter based in London. In this episode of the podcast she talks about the difference in art school education she  received in Mumbai and later in London.She discusses the evolution of her art practice, working at the Saatchi Gallery, following her gut and going full time as a painter,  and how 2020 has opened up new opportunities for her.Since the episode was recorded Roys Art Fair has been cancelled for Oct 2020.Follow Prachi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prachigothi/https://www.prachigothi.com/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Betsy Enzensberger is a resin artist based in California best known for her joyful resin sculptures of melting ices and lollipops.In this episode of the podcast she talks about getting a training in working with resin, working at galleries selling art by  other people, her career to date and showing her sculptures at fairs around the world, https://betsyenzensberger.com/Follow Betsy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betsyenzensberger/Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/

Dave Buonaguidi is my guest on this episode and he talks about his career in advertising and how that has given him a skillset in marketing, now that he is a full time artist.Dave talks about his career, entry into art after doing a one day workshop in screenprinting, finding his 'universe'  and creating works that are recognisable under his artist brand. He shares his experience of going through Covid-19 and being reactive to current affairs, giving away prints in exchange for kind deeds and being an artist with a prolific output.Visit his websitehttps://www.realhackneydave.com/Follow on Instagram @realhackneydaveFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshiBuy my book Show Your Art

In this episode Susie talks about her background in PR, the music industry and mind technology. She talks about overcoming a health diagnosis where doctors told her she had weeks to live.She goes on to discuss the power of creativity that we all have within us, and how with regular practice we can tap into our creative state. Susie explains that we are all creative beings and this is our natural state.She discusses the power of journaling, the life changing effects of meditation, plus so much more.Buy The Art of Creativity hereFollow Susie on Instagram @susiepearlxFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Buy The Art of Creativity hereAlso mentioned in this episode is Instructions for Happiness and Success. Click here to buy

Toronto based artist, Benny Bing talks about his career to date and the evolution of his art practice that centres on Black females and beauty.He discusses his earlier collections, Colorblind and his current exhibition Bloom which has become a virtual show due to the Covid-19 pandemic.See the full post with images herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/blog/benny-bingFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Follow Benny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bennybing/Visit the exhibition Bloom here https://www.bennybing.com/

Vicky Ross and I talk about mindset, and in particular procrastination, overwhelm and how the mind works. We talk about the inner world that we live in and the outer world.If what we're thinking about inside is not clear, the brain requires you to get clarity and until such time , it goes into 'pause' mode so it can eventually execute in the physical world.If you think you are self sabotaging, or procrastinating it is often a lack of clarity that is holding you back.Take a listen to the episode.Vicky and I are putting together an online course about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their life and business. See details for the online program hereFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

I talk to Vicky Ross about how our personal history is the lens through which we see our future. Many artists I work with are moving into being full time artists and others are transitioning their careers. The problem I see over and over is that most artists are seeking visibility and success, but internally they hold themselves back while outwardly voicing their goals.In this episode Vicky talks about looking at our history through the successes we have had, even if they were not connected to their art.Then she talks about being present, and using the present as the starting point and asking what you would do differently if you had all the resources to achieve the things you wanted. In the present moment, we need to get very specific and clear about the things we want in the next 6-12 months.  She discusses that in each moment we are capable of changing our thoughts and the future we would like for ourselves. Vicky goes on to discuss the thoughts that  can arise that do not serve us, and how to ask ourselves

I talk to Vicky Ross about energy that we carry in our art businesses.  Many artists that I speak to are looking for sales, gallery representation, recognition and validation of their art. However the energy you hold internally can often be incongruent with the things you desire and this can make it feel like you are always struggling, and the things you want for your career are constantly out of reach.In this episode we talk about personal energy and self awareness and how this can affect your art practice and business.This episode is number 3 of 5 episodes about mindset for artists who want to uplevel in their art and business.See details for the online program mentioned in this episode here Follow me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/  

Many artists have confidence in their work in the studio but suddenly find it isnt there when it comes to taking their work into the  marketplace. In this episode I talk to Vicky Ross, a transformation coach,  about confidence.  Too often I see artists feeling unsure, and insecure when they it comes to growing their audience or making sales.  Low confidence in our work can seriously hold us back and in this episode Vicky talks about improving confidence around your art business in particular. See details for the online program mentioned in this episode here Follow me on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/ 

In this episode Vicky Ross and I talk about emotions, particularly the emotions we carry around our work. I often talk to artists who are nervous or anxious about showing up. Often they want to grow their online audience but fear rejection or humiliation and avoid using social media altogether.  Vicky explains how our imprint years affect us as adults, and how self awareness helps us take control again to  work towards the things we want.This is the first of five episodes about mindset for artists.Join the online program hereFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Visit the website https://thecuratorssalon.com/

Matthew Burrows talks about #artistsupportpledge - a movement helping artists sell their work during coronavirus lockdown. He talks about how it started after hearing so many people found their exhibitions and fairs cancelled or postponed. Burrows goes on to explain the culture of generosity that he sees coming out of this, how the pledge works, and talks about some of the messages that he received from participating artists.Artist as patron is one part of the pledge, where an artist agrees to purchase the work of another once they have made sales of a £1000/ $1000 themselves. Burrows talks about setting the price at £/$ 200 as an accessible level for people who are new to buying art as well as established collectors, and how selling directly fits into the art business economy. https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/https://www.instagram.com/artistsupportpledge/http://www.matthewburrows.org/homeBuy my book SHOW YOUR ART  

Danielle is the author of Pause - How to Press Pause Before Life Does it For You and runs the Pause retreat. In this episode we talk about managing the challenging times of social distancing and isolation during Covid-19, through creating a rhythm and developing practices.We talk about creating rhythms and practices to improve creativity, using the time for play and learning, to use the time intentionally & develop a self directed retreat.Buy Danielle's book hereFollow Danielle on Instagram @pauseglobalFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshi

Lucy Werner from The Wern, a PR agency for small businesses is also the bestselling author of Hype Yourself, A DIY PR Toolkit. In this episode Lucy talks about the various ways that artists can raise their exposure through the media and how to go about it.In this episode she talks about Researching publications to be featured and researching the writers of the columns within those publicationsGetting your online presence in order to manage the potential new traffic to your websiteThe human story; talking about you the the artist is much easier for writers to cover in a story than your art alone.Newsjacking to raise your profileUsing Listings to build an audienceBuy the book HYPE YOURSELF here  - it's a great read and I hugely recommend it to any artist who is ready to get some press coverage.Follow Lucy on Instagram @wernchatFollow me on Instagram @thegitajoshBuy my book SHOW YOUR ARTSee the full post on the website herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/hype-yourself-lucy-werner-talks-about-pr-for-arti

Sam Peacock returns to the podcast and we have a timely discussion about the cancellation of art and artists fairs amidst the global coronavirus situation.We discuss what this means for many artists who were scheduled to show this spring as social gathering bans are taking effect,  We go on to discuss the financial implications and what artists can be doing during this time of isolation  to continue their practice and their art business.https://www.instagram.com/sampeacockart/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/See the full web post herehttps://thecuratorssalon.com/artist-blog/2020/artists-covid19

Hynek Martinec is a figurative painter based in South London. His paintings are inspired by Old Masters and/or photographs, which link the past with the future, using modern technologies.In this episode he talks about his 2015 museum show at the National Museum in Prague, and how working with an institution differs from working with commercial galleries.He discusses the immersive research and development period that goes along with producing each new body of work. He spends 3-4 years going deep into the subjects and sources which result in his large paintings and rarely works towards deadlines.  LINKS  https://www.instagram.com/hynekmartinec/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/Hynek MartinecNational Gallery Stockholm 

In this episode Chloe McCarrick talks about her art career to date and how she sold at art markets and pop ups to save towards her first art fair in 2019.She went on to do several fairs after her initial success and was invited to show at the Salon des Beaux Art in Paris.Known for her bold cyanotypes, Chloe also produces screen prints and other works but leads with a body of work that has brought her international recognition. We talk about her love of meeting people and growing her audience in person, her love of teaching and sharing knowledge through running workshops each month, being a regular at pop ups in London and how art fairs brought her a new fan base for her larger works. https://www.chloemccarrick.com/https://www.instagram.com/chloe_mccarrick_fine_art/https://www.instagram.com/thegitajoshi/