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How I Started Selling My Art (And What I Wish I'd Prioritised Sooner)

Episode 123 | Paint Rest Repeat Podcast for Artists

In a Nutshell: My very first art sale was to my mum — and that's more normal than you'd think. In this post, I'm sharing the story of how I started selling my art: the things I tried that went nowhere (an unused Etsy shop, boosted Instagram posts,...

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Starting Later as an Artist and Why You're Not Behind

Episode 120 | Paint Rest Repeat Podcast for Artists

In a Nutshell: What if starting later is not a disadvantage but part of what makes your art stronger? So many artists carry a quiet fear that they have left it too late. Too late to take their art seriously. Too late to build a body of work. Too l...

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Trusting the Creative Process as an Artist

Episode 118 | Paint Rest Repeat Podcast for Artists

In a Nutshell Trusting the creative process as an artist sounds lovely in theory, but it can feel incredibly hard in practice. Especially when the painting isn’t working. When you’re comparing yourself to other artists. When you’re getting rejecte...

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Episode #14 How Making Art Leads To Self Development

 

 

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

After a short break in regular programming, Laura and Ros are back together on the mic—and this week, they’re diving into a powerful topic: how making art can support personal growth and self-development.

Whether you're a...

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Episode #6 How To Unlock Your Creativity Through Journaling

 

 

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

In this episode, we’re exploring the power of journaling for artists—and how it can support both your creative process and your emotional wellbeing. Whether you're interested in stream-of-consciousness journaling, visual p...

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Episode #2 The Perfectionist Mindset and Moving Forward in Your Creative Practice

 

 

In this episode, Ros and Laura dive into a heartfelt conversation about creative vulnerability and what it really feels like to put your work out into the world. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, those feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty often come up—especially when you’...

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