This week I’m catching up with my studio assistant Laura. For those of you who haven’t been with me for every episode the whole first season of this podcast is dedicated to me coaching Laura through the process of creating her first solo exhibition. Fast forward 18 months and Laura is about to hang her second solo show. So in what appears to be a bit of a theme this year in checking in on the progress of my two emerging art-superstar studio assistant, this conversation focuses in on some of the ...
Mar 02, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 65
This episode we re-air one of our most loved interviews, that with Myree Morsi on art and spirituality. Myree is going to be returning for a chat in a couple of weeks time so we thought it might be an opportunity for those of you who are not familiar with Myree to listen and get to know her. If you’ve listened before there’s enough juiciness in this episode to make it worth revisiting. Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me devel...
Feb 23, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 64
In todays episode we’re talking all things studio set up. As Steph’s art business grows she’s expanding her studio and renovating a garage space into her dream studio. As she prepares to makeover this under utilised space we are nerding out on all our best tips for a studio that’s ergonomic, efficient and environmentally aware. We all know that a studio is not just a place to create but a place to contemplate, plan, reflect and inspire so whether your studio is the corner of a room or a space ex...
Feb 15, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 63
This week marks exactly one year since Steph picked up a paintbrush again and said ‘YES’ to her strong urge to paint and since then she has gone from strength to strength. I thought it was about time I sat down and reflected on her past year of journeying with her creativity and building a super smart business model for selling her art. Steph really is the poster child for taking a solid art practice and turning it into a thriving enterprise. I know you’re going to get really inspired by this ep...
Feb 09, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 62
There is A LOT going on in this interview with artist and educator Megan Auman, from why selling your art isn’t ‘selling out’ all the way through to using self-portraits to sell your work and learning to love yourself even more. There are so many pieces of wisdom that artists of any experience need to hear and I can’t wait to share it with you. Before we jump in I want to give a big shout-out to all the folks who are here for the first time, I’ve had over a thousand people sign up to my free e-c...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Things are a-buzz here in the studio as we welcome so many new faces to my free mini e-course ! You need to be on my email list to gain free access so if you’re already getting my weekly education newsletter there’s nothing more to do than find me free access code in my next newsletter. And if you’re not on that list then you can sign up HERE . The other big news is that my brand new e-course which is the final chapter of the Painting As A Practice trilogy is now available. Chapter 3; Finding Yo...
Jan 26, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Oh my goodness it’s good to be back for our first episode of 2021! This week on the podcast I sat down and caught up with my gorgeous studio assistant Steph about all the gorgeous inspiration that has come about from the break that we both took over the past few weeks. With our creative wells feeling full and nourished we are both looking forward to the month long painting challenge that I run here at Susan Nethercote Studio every February. Are you joining us this year? I really hope so because ...
Jan 18, 2021•32 min•Season 4Ep. 59
As we draw to the close of this crazy year of 2020 and prepare for a break over the holidays, I sat down with my studio assistant Steph for a chat about why it’s so important to take regular, solid breaks from both our art practice and business. Having said that, this will be the final podcast episode for 2020 and we’ll be returning with a fresh new season on 19th January 2021 so we can all enjoy a few weeks of summer holidays here in Australia. So settle in as we chat about different ways to fi...
Dec 15, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 58
In today’s interview I have a younger artist joining me in the studio for a chat. Tahlia Stanton and I have followed one another on Instagram for a few years now and have always cheered each other on. We live quite close to each other, and I’ve loved watching Tahlia and her art grow, as she is just 21 years old. This year, it seems all her dedication and single-minded focus on manifesting her dream to become a wildly successful artist without going to art school has come true! In 2020 Tahlia has...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 57
If you’ve ever had trouble getting motivated to do the creative work you’re not alone! In this week’s episode I’m guiding Laura through this very common problem as she prepares for her second solo show. As I get to grips with the challenges facing Laura, I give her some tips as well as kindly calling her out on some of the patterns that I’ve witnessed since mentoring Laura through her first exhibition in season 1 of the podcast. Breaking patterns is never easy for any of us, so listen in as I nu...
Dec 01, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Today we chat with abstract artist Rach Jackson. Rach’s career has exploded in 2020 and she is now a prolific full time painter. We chat about how she took the leap into making her long-time dream of becoming a professional artist once she became an empty nester and how she’s sold over 200 paintings this year through retail. How different stages of life bring different challenges and opportunities. How a ‘fluke’ propelled her toward selling over 200 paintings via retail. Pricing for retail and r...
Nov 24, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 55
This episode is a studio chat with Steph and Laura about the power of saying ‘no’. In the early stages of developing any business it’s pretty common to say yes to a lot of different opportunities while you’re figuring things out. But as I’ve learned recently there comes a times when it’s appropriate to zone in on certain aspects and to start saying no to some of the opportunities that might come our way. Saying no has been a learned skill for Suse and is a continued struggle. This episode digs i...
Nov 17, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 54
In today’s conversation I’m talking with Peta Mawby who is a botanical painter working out of her studio in the renowned artist town of Castlemaine here in Australia. Peta came to one of my workshops last year and since then has really hit her stride, selling out collections of her hyper realistic painting collections. Some of the things I discover in this conversation are; How setting structure within her practice pushes her towards excellence. Why she uses a mailing list as her primary sales m...
Nov 09, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Today we are celebrating the birthday of the podcast! All three of Team ’Susan Nethercote Studio’ get together to celebrate the milestone and reflect on a year past. Join us as we share; Where the podcast began with Suse mentoring Laura through her first exhibition How starting a podcast is so much like being an artist… figuring the creative process out as we go. What the podcast means to each of us in terms of our own personal growth and what we are looking forward to exploring in the future. B...
Nov 03, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 52
In this episode Steph and I explore the question ’how important is art school when wanting to pursue a career as an artist?’ We talk through many of the pro’s and con’s of this question as I did not go to art school and Steph did. what we have in common is that both of us have found huge value in who we learn from online. Join us as we explore all the different avenues that you can choose from to learn as an artist. Some of this episodes key insights; That learning is essential to gaining the sk...
Oct 27, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 51
This week we’re talking about something that comes up often out there in the art world- which is the idea of having to stick with a particular style to establish yourself as an artist and a brand. Steph and I sat down and had a great conversation about the advantages and pitfalls of taking this approach when seeking direction for your art. I hope you enjoy the episode. Some of this episodes key insights; That it is possible to find threads of consistency in amongst a variety of stylistic directi...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 50
This weeks episode follows on from last week when Steph had a little meltdown. After giving her my best advice on overcoming her feelings of putting herself out there, in true human spirit I went ahead the next week and had pretty much the exact same meltdown. Yep, we’re keeping it real on this weeks podcast! In this conversation I come clean on what it means to take your own advice and we zone in on the notion of courage and why it’s so important to cultivate this quality as an artist. Some of ...
Oct 13, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Steph is exploring a new opportunity and it's causing some major emotions to surface. It's something many other artists experience as they make their way through the world professionally. Listen in as Suse shares her wisdom and gives Steph a powerful pep talk around navigating these moments and shares some of her own vulnerable experiences within her career. Some of this episodes key insights; Identifying the feeling and holding space for it. Becoming friends with the 'edge' of a new experience ...
Oct 07, 2020•39 min
In today’s episode I have another artist interview for you. Tamara Laporte is a mixed media artist, art teacher and a catalyst of creative people world wide. She is the author and inventor of ‘Life Book’ a year long art course that includes some of the most celebrated mixed media and personal development teachers out there. Next year in 2021 I’m delighted and honoured to be a guest teacher. Since it’s inception Lifebook has been joined by over 20,000 people who’ve gained tremendous artistic and ...
Sep 29, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 47
In today’s episode I’m having a beautiful chat with my friend and fellow artist in the US Faith Evans Sills. Faith and I first met when I was a student in one of her first e-courses many moons ago. We discovered that we had a lot in common back then and still do! So it was just lovely to catch up with Faith and hear all about what she’s been up to. I really hope your enjoy our conversation. The impact of motherhood on a creative practice. The development of her book ‘Painting The Sacred Within’....
Sep 22, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 46
I have some exciting news, Chapter 2 of my Painting As A Practice e-course is ready! You can find out all about it here. This chapter is all about colour play and using mediums that pop so today’s conversation explores using colour as a pathway toward healing. I hope you enjoy the episode. My experience with colour in a difficult time in my life. Following the flashes of inspiration and tools to encourage that to flow. The dance between technical skill and intuitive choices in painting. “It is l...
Sep 15, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 45
This week Steph and I nerd out on some of our fave art supplies. From yummy paints to buttery pastels you can grab my full list here . Join us as we share; Our fave supplies brands and colours. How to up-level your work with professional supplies. How and Suse uses different supplies within her work to achieve her signature style. Some art history-geek stories of beautiful French art stores. We also share a listener review and would love if you leave us a review over on your chosen platform too!...
Sep 08, 2020•36 min
This week we are doing something new on the podcast and addressing a question from a beautiful listener. It's the relatable issue of struggling with the expectation from friends and family to give creative work for free. Sound familiar? We unpack this problem and address it's underlying core; how to charge what you're worth! In this episode we look at ways to; Challenging culturally held beliefs in the value of creativity in society. Setting boundaries with love and respect. Shifting the bar fro...
Sep 01, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Today’s episode is a truly special one, I'm talking with one of my fave people on the planet Myree Morsi. Myree has been my personal teacher and therapist for many years. She has done more than anyone to help me develop as a person, an artist and and entrepreneur. In this interview I’m taking you behind closed doors to reveal the evolution of my spiritual practice in relationship to my art and business and how it’s helped me heal past traumas. My work with Myree has been incredibly powerful and ...
Aug 25, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Welcome to season 3 of my podcast. I can't believe we are here already! I'm celebrating this milestone by bringing you my first artist interview. Sharon Hughes is a past student of mine and creates the most beautiful, calming abstract paintings. In our chat Sharon shares a moment of creative breakthrough and in contrast a dark moment in her journey towards finding her authentic style. I hope you enjoy the episode. A breakthrough moment in her painting How she navigated an emotionally tough momen...
Aug 18, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 41
In this weeks episode we get super practical as Steph shares all the strategies shes been using to increase engagement with my art via Pinterest. Join me as I discover why the platform is so powerful and how to use it in a way that really fits with my values. Steph has even created a follow-up e-course to walk you through how to do this withing your own art business, Listen on as I learn about: Understanding how to organise and build boards Using generosity to add value to my own brand What to p...
Aug 11, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 40
This episode we have a much needed catch-up with Laura Day, part of my studio team. In season 1 I coached Laura toward her first solo exhibition and so much has changed for her since then. Laura shares how her vision for her arts practice and coaching business has sprung to life and how manifesting that vision has propelled her forwards. This rich conversation explores so many exciting themes including; The power of investing in yourself trying commissions on for size the gift of online teaching...
Aug 05, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this week's episode we explore what to do with the bits of our art businesses that we dread. Be it shipping or doing book-keeping, I share some wisdom on overcoming the humps of resistance and finding alignment and flow. Listen on for all this and a major mic-drop moment when I reveal why using rewards as a driver isn't sustainable or healthy. Our conversation includes: Investing in equipment and platforms that makes the job simple. Permission to use things that come easily. Keeping things si...
Jul 28, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In this weeks podcast Steph and I talk about how to find a state of flow and ease within creative projects and how she can apply it to her new idea. I reveal how letting go of the traditional planning and launch strategies allows me to become propelled by the natural force of flow and gratitude in bringing my ideas to life. I also reveal how fully allowing ideas to gestate lets you be fully behind it when it's released into the world. Some of the key take-aways from this episode include: Clear a...
Jul 21, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We are back with a brand new episode on the power of rest and it's relationship with creativity. After a couple of weeks break we explore what's evolved for Steph and I since intentionally stepping away from the paintbrushes, and the creative projects emerging from the energy of rejuvenation. Listen on to find out what we discovered through intentional rest including some key takeaways; How scheduled breaks are so much more powerful than resting after burnout. How leaning-in to your bodies need ...
Jul 14, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 36
