Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast, your go-to resource for real conversations about art, creativity, and life as a working artist.

In this episode, Laura and Ros explore a familiar and frustrating experience for many creatives: not making as much art as you want to. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I seem to make time for my art?”—this episode is for you.

We unpack the common reasons behind stalled creative momentum, including emotional resistance, lack of routine, shifting priorities, and the sneaky ways procrastination shows up in an artist’s life.

Laura reflects on how scheduling time in her calendar doesn’t always work—and why finding a rhythm that matches your personal creative process might be the key. Ros shares how life responsibilities can pull focus from the studio, and how small mindset shifts can help restore your creative energy.

Plus, we share practical strategies to help you reconnect with your creative flow, even when life feels overwhelming.

If you're struggling to carve out time for your art, you're not alone—and this episode offers the encouragement and ideas to help you find your way back.

We hope that you enjoy the show!

Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show.

This episode is sponsored by: Ros’ free Facebook group for creatives - all levels, all mediums - “Permission To Paint Free Community.” Join here for free: http://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity

FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE!

Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ 

Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/

And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/

For more information about Ros’ membership as well as in-person painting workshops and other offerings please visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ paintings please visit http://www.rosgervaycreative.com

Click here for previous episodes along with links, downloads and other Permission To Paint content

With love & gratitude, 

Ros

x