Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast.

This fortnight we are sharing some ideas with you for building a creative community. Laura shares how building a creative community around her has helped to keep her motivated and inspired. She discusses Julia Cameron's concept of a “Believing Mirror” - someone that recognises your gifts and reflects your strengths back to you as well as believing in your potential.

Ros raises the point of artists being sensitive and emotional, and we talk about how surrounding yourself with support really helps. That's why we thought we should share some tips on how we have built community.  

Here is our list of 12 ideas to help you to build a creative community:

1. Look to local Facebook groups connected to a creative community group
2. Look for social meetups/networking events and local artists' society
3. Find a mentor in the industry (in real life or someone you look up to online)
4. Connect with your local art gallery, regional and community spaces and small independent galleries 
5. Go to an art class in person and online
6. Design markets and community-run markets
7. Independent boutiques and local shops
8. Find out if your local council supports the arts - grants and commissions
9. Facebook groups from independent artists and coaches IE: Ros’ Permission to Paint community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity
10.  Reach out to an artist that you admire online
11. Look in the well-being space: women's gatherings, yoga and meditation classes
12. Go within to self-nurture and support yourself with introspection and journaling

Ros also mentions that you don't have to do all of these steps and it is just a list of ideas - just to relieve a bit of pressure… We hope that these ideas can help you feel less alone on your creative journey!

We hope that you enjoy the show!

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This episode is sponsored by: 

Ros’ Modern Floral Online Course - for more info please visit: 

https://www.permissiontopaint.co/courses

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With love & gratitude, 

Ros

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