Art Juice: A podcast for artists, creatives and art lovers

Letting Go [279]

This week we're catching up (chickens and travel) and also talking about spontaneity and making space. You'll hear why there has been a bit of longer gap - and why there

Let's Talk Studios [278]

This week, we're discussing all things studio. Both Alice and Louise recently completed major studio clean-upn projects, while Louise is overseeing the construction of a

Developing Ideas w/ Sally-Anne Ashley [277]

This week, Louise is joined by special guest Sally-Anne Ashley for a discussion on how to develop and nurture ideas within our art practice. This is a topic that we are b

Art Larger Than Me with Daren Todd [276]

This is a podcast about belief, embracing risk as a business owner and being open to creative opportunities despite lingering imposter syndrome. Today we bring you an i

Making Art in Messy Times [275]

This week we're diving into the challenges of making art when times get tough. Many people are worried about global issues such as wars, climate change and geopolitics, a

How is Your Creative Capacity? [274]

This week, we're talking creative capacity. What's the ideal environment for creativity to flourish? And when should we simply accept that there is no space left for new

Running a Creative Audit [273]

If you've got paintings stacking up, and you're either excited about what you're working on, or wondering where to go next, this episode is for you. It can be tempting

Looking Back & Moving Forward [272]

We're back, and this week we're responding to a listener message all about reflecting on and recording your life (art and otherwise). Our conversations covers journaling,

Art at Home with Emily Hadley [271]

Have you ever felt frustrated about how best to showcase your art so that collectors can see it in the best light? Today's guest is an expert at it - in fact she's made a

The Risks & Rewards of Collaboration [270]

This week, we're talking all about collaboration. In response to two listener questions, we discuss the pros and cons of working with others, whether they be galleries, b

Magic of Mixed Media [269]

In this episode, we dive into the joys of using mixed media—a playground for curiosity and creativity. We explore the fun (and challenges) of mixing materials, textures,

To Teach or Not to Teach [268]

This week, we answer a question from Cherrie, who is curious about the benefits and downsides of teaching. This is something we have both thought about over the years and

Finding Freedom with Annie Tempest [267]

Today Louise chats with British artist Annie Tempest about her life and work. Annie is an award-winning cartoonist whose work has appeared in many newspapers and magazine

In Love with Layering [266]

Do you love the process of building up layers in your painting? Or perhaps you're wondering why layering is necessary and feeling frustrated with how long your paintings

Making Time & Space for Creative Flow [265]

This week, Alice and Louise ponder the need for carving out time and space for our creativity. Perhaps it's even broader than that - perhaps it's about the idea of consci

Pace, Patience and the Peaks! [264]

This week we are having a post-summer catch up on ongoing projects from tractors to tab guns. But beyond the required kit for any creative project, we're talking about st

Following the Threads [262]

This week, Alice and Louise discuss the process of making art, and ponder the question of control. Do our paintings come from us, or from somewhere else? Why do some pain

Creative Collaborations [261]

Working on a collaborative project can feel a bit daunting - but can also be a joyous creative (and logistical!) challenge that will progress your output and lead to all

Inspiration, Emulation or Outright Theft? [260]

As artists we all stand on the shoulders of giants. Like magpies, we pick up inspiration and ideas as we move through the world. Hopefully we alchemise these ideas into s

Open Calls - the Gallery View [259]

This week Alice is joined by two UK gallery owners to discuss Open Call exhibitions - from the inside! When artists can sometimes feel submissions are a waste of time, tw