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3 Common Excuses for Ignoring Your Dreams

Hey there, fellow artists and dreamers! I’m Ros Gervay, your friendly neighbourhood business coach for new and rising artists. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of excuses—too busy, not qualified enough, or doubting your potential—you’re not alone. These beliefs hold so many talented cr...

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Episode #51 Balancing an Art Career with Mum and Self Taught Artist Emily Viski

 

How do you move from sharing your art on Instagram to landing commissions and planning exhibitions? In this uplifting episode, Ros and Laura sit down with self-taught artist and mum, Emily Viski, to explore exactly that journey. Whether you're just starting out or have been dabbling for year...

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Episode #49 How a Passion and Love for Travel Led to Art Sales with Salvatore Dibartolo
 

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love for travel, culture, or storytelling into meaningful art sales, this episode is for you. Melbourne-based artist Salvatore Dibartolo joins us to share how his deep passion for Italy and his late start as a professional painter led him to art succe

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Episode #37 Interview with Maggi McDonald and How to Licence Your Art

Interested in licensing your artwork or working with brands as an artist? In this episode of Paint Rest Repeat, we sit down with Sydney-based abstract painter Maggi McDonald to unpack her inspiring art journey—from painting commissions for friends to signing major licensing deals.

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