The Creative Kind

In this episode I chat to Danielle Krysa from The Jealous Curator and artist Alexis Mixter about the shifting landscape of how artists share their work and connect with audiences.  Danielle has built a big and engaged community on Instagram and Substack and Alexis is spending less time on Instagram and in its place, finding time for a blog and more in person experiences.  We talk about the role social media plays for us in building community and an audience, what’s working, what’s not and what’s next.  We talk about: * Seeing art in person vs online: why some work doesn’t translate digitally * Rediscovering permission to create: embracing your own style without rules * Balancing making and sharing * The joys of Substack and in person meet ups for deeper engagement * Building community through small, supportive groups  * Planning and researching a strategy based on how your work is best seen * Creative alternatives to the gallery wall, from art hotels to one-on-one collector connections * The vulnerability that comes with promoting your practice We all chatted about the realities of sharing on social media and explored how we are each carving out different ecosystems around our practice. My first chat with Danielle on Imposter Syndrome can be found here [https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/danielle-krysa-the-jealous-curator-imposter-syndrome/id1738378716?i=1000678059599] on apple and here on spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RAhIuEs2vfbBdUoKKaRZ2?si=33d42cc4df5e4f44]  You can Find Danielle & Alexis here: * The Jealous Curator [https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/]website and blog, Art Delivery [https://thejealouscurator.substack.com/]  * The Jealous Curato [https://www.instagram.com/thejealouscurator/?hl=en]r Instagram and Danielle Krysa’s art page [https://www.instagram.com/daniellekrysaart/?hl=en] and website [https://www.krysa.com/shop?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaehrQ2Rh5S3gXpUwtyf47xqfx8QwX01zvI3wxZS-F1dW2jznuuf-F0Jk3cTrA_aem_NbJMpGORFzVDcOwBlfPuFA] * Alexis Mixter’s website [https://www.alexismixterart.com/], her substack “If Not Art” [https://alexismixter.substack.com/] (and her instagram, just for funsies) [https://www.instagram.com/alexismixter/?hl=en] I wrote a reflection on Substack to go with this episode, you can find it here! [https://substack.com/@thecreativekind?] You can find the podcast her [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekindpodcast/]e Thanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show If you've got a question you'd like me to explore- you can ask it here [https://substack.com/@thecreativekind/p-142347135]: ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What does it really mean to take your painting practice outside? In this episode I’m joined again by Australian artists Johnny K and Carly Le Cerf to talk about the realities of working en plein air - from capturing a horizon line to the challenge of painting in wind, snow, or heat. We talk about: * How working outdoors shapes their recent projects * The difference between gathering research in the field and resolving a work back in the studio * The role of memory, scent, and even sound in building a connection to place * The physical demands of painting outside * The value of working alongside another artist and how those conversations push their practice * How being in new environments diversifies their work This is a wide-ranging chat about the ways we carry the outside world into our work. You can find Caly Le Cerf’s work here [https://michaelreid.com.au/artist/carly-le-cerf/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeLz6c6tOfl8w6k4tEql2PMYs_-nEJjKBR41UsTaXXG-uy3t-V3rQ3K3kodfg_aem_f9Ruo4kr0PUdTpuI30o0Eg] through Michael Reid Gallery and on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/carlylecerf/] You can find my previous chat with Carly here [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/carly-le-cerf-finding-inspiration/id1738378716?i=1000672882905] You can find Johnny K’s website here [https://www.artistjk.com/] and his instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/johnnykartist/] You can find my previous episode with Johnny here [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/johnny-k-making-art-your-full-time-job/id1738378716?i=1000658352646] and here [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-about-style-with-madeleine-simson-johnny-k/id1738378716?i=1000662166659] Mentioned in the podcast: * Read more about One Thousand Kilometers of Hope here [https://gondwanalink.org/our-stories/one-thousand-kilometres-of-hope/] * See Johnny K’s works with Day Gallery Blackheath here [https://www.instagram.com/p/DNCuCGAT9gY/?hl=en] * Julz Beresford [https://www.instagram.com/julzberesford_artist/?hl=en] at Michael Reid [https://michaelreid.com.au/artist/julz-beresford/] * Amanda Penrose Heart [https://www.instagram.com/amanda_penrose_hart/?hl=en] at King Street Gallery [https://kingstreetgallery.com.au/artists/amanda-penrose-hart/] * Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2025 [https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes-2025/] * John R Walker [https://johnrwalker.com.au/] at Utopia Gallery [https://utopiaartsydney.com.au/artists/?artist=9] at Sydney Contemporary * Jason Cordero [https://www.jasoncordero.com/] at Lennox St Gallery  [https://lennoxst.gallery/exhibitions/94-the-place-of-concord-jason-cordero/] You can find the podcast her [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekindpodcast/]e ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In this episode we dive into the topic of taking breaks, exploring the 'whens,' 'whys,' and 'hows' of stepping away from work. Joined by returning guests Anna Gibbs, Michael Fox, and Brandy Salmon, we discuss various perspectives on breaks, including the importance of planning downtime, financial and tax considerations, and personal strategies for recognising when it's time to pause. From mental and physical self-care to the impact of breaks on creativity and productivity, this episode highlights how artists balance their professional commitments with the need to recharge. We also explore practical advice on transitioning back to work post-break and the evolving landscape of the art world. Find Anna’s website here [https://annagibbsart.com/] and on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/annagibbsart] You can find Michael Fox's Accountant and Art Valuation website here [https://foxmichael.com.au/] and the Fox Galleries here [https://foxgalleries.com.au/] Find Brandi here [https://brandisalmonart.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOopeaDkuCGyRNbSHmAAjhTODQNoQ5txIPJd2X723eKW_cMSTMze6] on her website or here [https://www.instagram.com/brandisalmon.artist/?hl=en] on instagram Find her wedding painting instagram page here [https://www.instagram.com/tassieweddingpainter/?hl=en] You can find the podcast here [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekindpodcast/] Thanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This podcast episode discusses taking breaks. This season's guests Laura Brandon, Sally Bulling, and Maria Stoljar share their different perspectives & experiences, including the differences between planned and unplanned breaks, and their impacts on professional and personal well-being. The conversation delves into the necessity of taking intentional breaks to avoid burnout, the benefits of physical and mental rest, and practical strategies for reengaging with work after a hiatus. The guests share personal anecdotes and how they manage their time and breaks. We talk about the importance of recalibration, and how breaks can lead to renewed creativity and productivity.  Find Laura Brandon’s website here [https://www.laurabrandon.com.au/] and on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/laurambrandon/?hl=en] Find Sally here [https://www.sallybulling.com/] and on instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/sallybullingart/?hl=en] If you want to find out more about Maria Stoljar & Talking with Painters, go and check out: her instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talking_with_painters/] or website   [https://talkingwithpainters.com/]Podcast on apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-with-painters/id1144914597], spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/363qSeGLuJfE5GyFs11qMl?si=tW7u9IGdQp2OpPrFD9XKJA&nd=1&dlsi=8320b7eaa2324e58] (plus all the others) And her You Tube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingwithPaintersthepodcast] You can find the podcast her [https://www.instagram.com/thecreativekindpodcast/]e Thanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hey art lovers, I'm putting together a special end of year episode of the Creative Kind, and I would love your input! For this one, I'm thinking about hosting a Q&A. So if you've got a question for a gallerist or artist, now is the time to ask. It could be about making work, navigating the art world, or anything you have been curious about. You can tell me if it's for a specific guest who's been on the pod, and I'll do my best to get them on to answer it, or it could be a more general question for anyone. If you can send me your question, preferably as a voice note or even just as a quick message. I've left the details in the show notes. The regular end of season episode will be back in your feed next week. Thanks so much for listening and for being part of the creative kind. I can't wait to hear from you. Chat soon! Submit your questions here [https://forms.gle/rUsjnXkMcQfzVa5L8] through the google form You can email me through your voice note or question as a message here: Thecreativekindpodcast@gmail.com Or you can just send me a voice note through a Creative Kind Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/] message ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.