Welcome to another inspiring episode of Paint Rest Repeat!

While Laura is travelling overseas, Ros is in the host chair this fortnight, bringing you a brilliant artist interview with the talented and award-winning fine artist Alicia Cornwell, based in Victoria, Australia.

Ros first met Alicia in person at the Art to Art Unearthed Art Prize exhibition back in 2022, and was immediately struck by Alicia’s warmth, generosity, and passion for creative community. In this episode, Alicia shares the full arc of her creative journey—from studying at art school, to working in corporate banking, running a vintage business, and ultimately returning to her true calling: becoming a full-time professional artist.

Alicia opens up about how every life experience contributed to the success she has today, and how working with life coach Sarah Riley was pivotal in building clarity, confidence, and momentum in her art career.

She touches on the importance of each and every part of her life journey, stating that “everything we do builds up to this point in time.” Alicia shares that receiving life coaching from Sarah Riley Coaching was key to gaining as much success as she has to date.

We unpack the realities of the art prize application process from coping with rejection and choosing art prizes that suit your work, and we hone in on online art marketplaces such as Art Lovers Australia and BlueThumb and how to get onto those marketplaces and make them work for you.

We hope that you enjoy the show!

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https://artloversaustralia.com.au/artist/alicia-cornwell/

https://bluethumb.com.au/alicia-cornwell

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With love & gratitude, 

Ros

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