Once again we are revisiting a listener favourite from the archives and ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing art as an emerging artist. As much as we would all love a magic bullet for this process there’s no simple answer to the question ‘How Much?’ when it’s time to price your work. Join me as I help Laura along this tricky path and share some of my guiding principles. Be clear on your pricing purpose Pricing structures and thresholds The power of a sale, confidence and social proof. Th...
Jul 08, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This episode first aired in Season 1 of my podcast but it is even more relevant now than ever. As we end a month of my Painting As A Practice challenge and my very first e-course now is an excellent time to think about how to integrate that learning into a style that is uniquely yours and authentic in every way. In this episode Laura and I talk through the process of taking online or in-person classes and then translating that experience into your own artistic language. We talk through several a...
Jun 30, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Figuring out how to make prints of your art can be a minefield! In this episode we talk through Susan's experiences of how she creates her prints and she helps Steph figure out the different steps of the process. From digitising your artwork to the highest level to the strategy of selling reproductions within your art business we dig in deep. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's ar...
Jun 23, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This episode we talk about the monster in the closet.... The fear of rejection! I coach my studio assistant Steph through a recent experience and give her some solid tools to navigate the process into the future. I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron Tiffany Hahn Tara Mohr...
Jun 16, 2020•37 min
Hi everyone, this week Steph and I are chatting about creative space. We dig into some myths around what you 'need' to create your best work and how packing away an old venture clears the way energetically for the new. If you've ever felt dissatisfied with your studio, or lack of it, then this episode is really going to help. Enjoy the episode. Suse xo LINKS Check out my new e-course Laura Horn website Instagram Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's a...
Jun 09, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This week I'm sharing the second part of my chat with fellow Australian artist Laura Horn. We continue our Q & A and share our mutual love of learning, our multiple art personalities as well as our favourite materials. I hope you enjoy the conversation. If you missed the first part, you can find it here . Also, don’t forget to hop over and check out Laura's Website and Instagram . Suse ox LINKS Check out my new e-course Laura Horn website Instagram Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's F...
Jun 03, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This episode is all about getting ready for a month of painting every day with the 'soft' challenge 'Painting As A Practice'. I chat with Steph about how we are preparing for the free challenge and what we hope to get out of painting every day for the month of June 2020. I'd love for you to join us and in doing so give yourself permission to feed your creativity without pressure and in a spirit of play... The magic formula to making great art! Suse ox LINKS Get the free creative prompts Check ou...
May 30, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week I have something a little different for you, I chat with fellow artist and educator Laura Horn in a Q&A answering each others questions on different aspects of our lives and businesses. It's such a meaty conversation that we've split it into 2 juicy episodes so listen out for part 2 next week. We cover so many topics from juggling motherhood and art businesses to recovering from burn-out. I know you're going to get a lot out of this episode so enjoy! Suse ox LINKS Check out my new ...
May 27, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We are SO excited to be recording this episode. Not only are we face-to-face as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease in Australia, but Suse has finally launched her very first e-course! - ‘Painting As a Practice – Playful Classes in Mixed Media Painting Designed to Nurture You Authentic Style’ In Chapter 1 of this 3 part course (Chapters 2 and 3 are coming soon) you will learn all about Susan's personal approach to establishing a mixed media art practice. This course launches on 1st June 2020 and...
May 19, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 27
So you've released your first collection of art, now what? This show explores some of the avenues to getting you're art seen by collectors, media and gallery reps. I give my studio assistant Steph Wallace some tips including : Making the most of her Instagram link Building her bank of story telling imagery When connecting with media would be most powerful To exhibit or not to exhibit I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse ox LINKS Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education w...
May 12, 2020•27 min
This week we get specific on sharing our experiences from pricing and sizing artwork and the mindset to embrace the challenges. Launching a first collection of work for sale can be pretty daunting, we touch on: 'Soft' launching Selling to friends and family Sizes and prices that resonate Embracing the wins I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse ox People Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instag...
May 05, 2020•34 min
This episode I catch up with my studio assistant Steph Wallace who has just released her first collections of paintings for sale. We talk about the hot topic of her pricing model, options as to how and where to sell artwork as well as an update on my upcoming online course 'Painting As A Practice'. I hope you're safe and well! Suse xo People Susan Nethercote: Suse's Instagram Suse's Facebook Suse's education website Suse's art website Steph Wallace www.stephwallaceart.com Steph's Instagram Resou...
Apr 28, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week's solo episode de-mystifies the tech tools I use in my business. Technology has been one of the biggest challenges I've had to conquer in my business and it hasn't always been an easy journey. Hopefully I can spare you some of the tech-headaches (and sometimes melt-downs!) by sharing what has (and hasn't) worked for me. It's a link-heavy episode so you can find everything I've mentioned in the show notes . I hope you're safe and well and if you're listening as this episode goes live I ...
Apr 21, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This episode contains a remote catch up with Laura Day my studio assistant. In this time of isolation we chat about how we've both taken our open studio events online. From a virtual tour of Suse's studio to a delivering workshops via Zoom we are embracing how technology can keep us connected, learning and inspired. I also share the magic bullet to my mail provider headache: Spolier alert, it's Flodesk ! I hope you enjoy the episode. Suse ox Mentioned in This podcast: Suse's playlist Flodesk Dan...
Apr 14, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Hi, this is Susan Nethercote and welcome to episode 21 of the Studio Insider Art Podcast. This week Steph and I talk about transitions, what happens when you’ve built a business around your creativity and want to shift lanes into a new creative dream? This is a juicy one for all the multi-passionate's out there If you have a topic you’d like me to talk about or a question you’d like me to answer then head on over to my website www.susannethercote.com/podcast to let me know. I so look forward to ...
Apr 08, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This episode we are hearing how my studio assistant Steph has started a new painting practice and it's bringing up some emotional obstacles courtesy of her formal art training. Whether formally trained or not, most of us have some preconceived ideas about what makes 'good' art. Listen on as I unpack this baggage and dispel some 'fine art' myths that hold us back from expressing ourselves freely as artists. I hope you enjoy the episode and are staying safe and well, Suse ox Links: Painting As A P...
Mar 31, 2020•31 min
At the time of recording there's a lot of uncertainty in the world and many of us are in COVID19 lock down. In this episode we explore the creative possibilities in what may lie ahead in the coming weeks. As we all attempt to make sense of what a rapidly changing world for us an our creativity and art businesses, Suse and Steph chat about the opportunities that have arisen by being forced to slow down. Including shifting focus to work on Suse's long awaited online classes and experiences. Here's...
Mar 25, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 19
If you're tuning in when this episode goes live then we are in the midst of COVID 19 and the landscape looks significantly different to when this episode was recorded in Feb 2020. Now more than ever we need art and joy in our lives. I hope this jovial episode and the Painting As A Practice movement brings that to you. Listen on to find out more. Suse ox Links: Painting As A Practice on Instagram People Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/ https://www.facebook.com/susanne...
Mar 18, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome to season! 2 We are launching straight into this fresh season without missing a beat with a round-table conversation about preparing for hosting an open studio. Team Susan Nethercote are all hosting as part of the Ballarat Open Studios program in April 2020. Suse, Steph and Laura share what events they are hosting and the logistics in preparing for a successful event. We talk about: Prepping your space presenting work for sale Pricing Insurance running workshops asking for help If you ar...
Mar 09, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This is the final episode of season 1 and it’s a deeply personal one. Laura and I finally open up about our respective healing journeys and the role that our art has played for both of us on the road to recovery. Please be aware that this episode deals with themes of mental health and childhood trauma that may be triggering for some listeners Listen as we have a rich conversation about: Art as a spiritual medium The power of colour to heal That things are not always as they seem “The thing that ...
Mar 03, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This is a special bonus episode to share with you all the excitement of my Paris painting retreat which is coming up in May 2020 I talk with Steph about how it manifested it’s self and all the luscious experiences it contains. I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse xo Find out more about Paris People Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/ https://www.facebook.com/susannethercoteart/ https://www.susannethercotestudio.com/ Resources For Susan's free education resources: https://...
Feb 27, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this week's conversation you’ll discover that Laura’s exhibition opening has been and gone. We discuss various aspects of what her first solo exhibition experience revealed. We also talk about what to do when what your audience wants isn’t always what you’re yearning to create. There’s also a quick dip into how to open yourself up for commissions. I hope you enjoy the episode! Suse XO “our job as artists is to continue following those threads and allowing ourselves to explore.” Blossoming 1. ...
Feb 24, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week I’m introducing a new guest and team member Steph Wallace. Not only is Steph the owner of the amazing brand Mostly Miniature. But she also used to own an art gallery. She also happens to be the gorgeous woman editing this podcast, hi Steph, thank you! Join us as we draw on Steph’s extensive knowledge to guide Laura through all the options as she plans the hanging of her exhibition. You’ll learn some hot-tips for presenting works on paper! I hope you enjoy the episode! xo Suse. Hanging ...
Feb 17, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode I share my systems for digitally storing your work with some tried and tested tools for making this process easier. Laura and I also talk about naming paintings and collections. I hope you enjoy the episode, Xo Suse. Mentioned in this episode: Lisa Congdon Art Inc Dropbox Prism Imaging Artwork stock photography mock up example Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Squarespace Fantasie Floral work & Botanical Abstract work People Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethe...
Feb 11, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This episode we ride the emotional roller coaster of pricing your work. As much as we would all love a magic bullet for this process there’s no simple answer to the question ‘How Much?’ when it’s time to price your work. Join me as I help Laura along this tricky path and share some of my guiding principles. Be clear on your pricing purpose Pricing structures and thresholds The power of a sale, confidence and social proof. The cost of framing work and how that influences your pricing Feel the pri...
Feb 04, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode we are getting technical and into the nerdy nitty-gritty of all aspects of finishing our work. From varnishing to questioning the conventions of signing and dating our work I spill the beans on all things practical for getting those finishing touches just right. I've tried a lot of artists products for this process and I have shared some of my faves. I hope you enjoy the episode, XO Suze LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE Supplies 3M mask Golden varnishes Liquitex varnishes Golden isolation coa...
Jan 28, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week’s conversation examines self-sabotage and it’s attempts to derail our art practice. We dive in to how it presents and how you can set up your creative space with the ambiance to nurture creative flow. Leaning on your support network, including professional help when you’re feeling all the feelings Having compassion for yourself when the going gets tough Laura’s strategy for managing negative self-talk Identifying where you’re self-sabotaging your art practice. Using self-care practices...
Dec 24, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In today's solo episode I talk about that particular brand of artists anxiety that we all experience from time to time. I'm sharing my top 6 tips for managing the unique challenges of being a professional artist and spoiler alert: They're all centered around having more compassion for yourself. LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE People Laura Day: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.day.73594 Susan Nethercote: https://www.instagram.com/susan.nethercote/ https://www.facebook...
Dec 16, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode we reveal how a time-lapse video can bring clarity, clues and mindfulness to the mid-zone of a painting process. I share my feedback on one of Laura’s paintings and my strategies to help her move forward from a ‘thinking’ to ‘feeling’ space. We talk about: · Shifting the goal posts and learning how to loosen up when you’re used to creating more resolved art pieces. · Trusting that the ‘history’ of the canvas will shine through and how to keep going even when you think you’ve stuf...
Dec 09, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode is a juicy one! With her deadline looming, Laura shares how as she steps into the reality of her dream of becoming a professional artist it's beginning to feel uncomfortable. I share my experiences with these feelings and dive into the paradigm shift I call the ‘up-leveling freak-out'. I unleash my inner woo-woo and open up on my art as a spiritual practice. I share how painting with intuition has allowed me to trust the process and move through the fear. I also discuss how to take ...
Dec 03, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
