Pencil Brush and Beyond

It's great that art can be a source of therapy but it can be a delicate balance when you try to earn an income from your art. In this episode Sharell Katelynn shares her art journey with us along with some insights into how she balances art as therapy and income. We touch on protecting therapeutic art from business demands, monetising / pricing your art, common mistakes to avoid and avoiding burnout by reconnecting with the joy of creating.You can find Sharell here:Website: ⁠Sharell KatelynnNewsletter: Newsletter Sign Up — Sharell KatelynnInstagram: ⁠Sharell Katelynn | Printmaker | Surface Designer (@sharellkatelynn) • Instagram photos and videosPinterest: PinterestTikTok: Sharell Katelynn (@sharellkatelynn) | TikTokAll music licensed by ArtlistWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nat Wilks Art⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

In this episode we dive deep into the world of art as a second career, with special guest Kristin Steinke. Kristin, a talented artist and friend shares her journey of transitioning from a 27 year military career to pursuing a creative life. The conversation explores; the initial fears and hesitations she faced, defining success in a creative career, what she thinks about having an art style and so much more.Kristin has great advice for aspiring artists, particularly those in demanding careers, don't miss what she has to say.You can find Kristin here:Website: http://www.kristinmsteinke.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_bird_art_design/All music licensed by ArtlistWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠Nat Wilks Art⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Do you ever feel stuck for inspiration? Your daily life is bursting with inspiration, you just need to know how to tap into it. Lets dive into how you can use your 5 senses to inspire your art. This episode has practical tips for you to use and even a challenge to get you started. All music licensed by ArtlistWebsite: ⁠⁠Nat Wilks Art⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Do you need to master one medium to be a successful artist or illustrator? Let's dive in and discover the pros and cons of specialisation for a unique style and marketability. Or embrace versatility and creative exploration with a variety of art techniques and mediums. Let's find your path to artistic joy.All music licensed by ArtlistWebsite: ⁠Nat Wilks Art⁠Instagram: ⁠Instagram⁠

Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Remember the pure joy of play? Let's delve into the power of embracing your inner child to reignite creativity in your art practice. Discover how playful experimentation, free from expectation can unlock new ideas and bring fun back into your creative practice. All music licensed by ArtlistWebsite: Nat Wilks ArtInstagram: Instagram

Want to make art a regular part of your life without adding to your stress? Join me on Pencil Brush and Beyond as I share practical tips for finding your creative flow and building a consistent creative practice. Turn your creativity into a habit. Learn how to ditch the pressure and discover the sweet spot where art feels natural and rewarding.All music licensed by ArtlistWebsite: www.natwilksart.comInstagram: @natwilksart

Hello and welcome to Pencil Brush and Beyond with Nat Wilks where we share tips, tricks and insights into creative practice and arts for wellbeing. Each episode we will dive into a new topic to help us on our creative journey and learn how to navigate the ups and downs of a creative life.If you are an artist, dreamer or creative soul who wants to build a meaningful creative practice then subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.All music licensed by Artlist

If you're an artist struggling with imposter syndrome, this episode is for you! Learn 5 ways to overcome feelings of self-doubt and create with confidence. I share an exercise I do to help deal with feelings of self doubt and other negative thoughts. I'd love the hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast you can contact me via my website on the podcast tab. _________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.natwilksart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natwilksart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatWilksArt/

As artists we all experience criticism. In this episode I talk about how to handle it and questions to ask yourself to decide if the criticism is something you should take on board. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast you can contact me via my website on the podcast tab. __________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.natwilksart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natwilksart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatWilksArt/

Do you constantly feel like you have to compete with the many artists out there to sell or get your work seen? Does it feel overwhelming? There is another way. Building a community is far more important than competing with other artists and it has many benefits. Listen to this episode to gain some perspective on building a community of artists rather than needlessly competing. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast you can contact me via my website and complete the form here. Website: NatWilksArt.com Instagram: Nat Wilks | artist & illustrator (@natwilksart) | Instagram

As an artist sharing your work can be a scary prospect sometimes. Have you ever felt insecure or anxious about sharing your work? That fear of being judged, criticised, rejected or misunderstood can be overwhelming. Overcoming the fear of sharing your work can be challenging but it is definitely possible. In this episode I'll be sharing advice on how to overcome this fear and share your work with the world. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast you can contact me via my website and complete the form here. Website: NatWilksArt.com Instagram: Nat Wilks | artist & illustrator (@natwilksart) | Instagram

Creativity is a wonderful gift but it can also be scary. Sometimes we feel like we don't have anything original or valuable to say. Sometimes we worry about what others will think of our work. Sometimes we face rejection or criticism that makes us doubt ourselves. And sometimes we just feel stuck or uninspired. If you feel this way you are not alone but you can overcome these feelings and unleash your creative potential. In this episode I'll be sharing 10 ways to find your creative courage. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast you can contact me via my website and complete the form here. Website: NatWilksArt.com Instagram: Nat Wilks | artist & illustrator (@natwilksart) | Instagram

Do you ever find yourself uninspired and unable to create? Would you like to be creating art even though inspiration is nowhere to be found? During this episode I'll be giving you practical tips and advice that has worked for me to keep creating, move through art block and find inspiration again. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast you can contact me via my website and complete the form here. Website: NatWilksArt.com Instagram: Nat Wilks | artist & illustrator (@natwilksart) | Instagram

Do you ever feel self doubt and wonder if you are good enough to be an artist? Have you questioned telling people you're an artist for fear of what they will think? During this episode I'll be talking about strategies I use to work through these self doubts and to build confidence around being an artist and putting myself out there. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please reach out and tell me what you think and share your experiences. If you would like to be a guest ont he podcast you can contact me via my website and complete the form here. Website: NatWilksArt.com Instagram: Nat Wilks | artist & illustrator (@natwilksart) | Instagram

I'm Nat Wilks an artist/illustrator from the North of England, welcome to Pencil Brush and Beyond. I am excited to share my creative journey and the lessons I learn along the way. I’m here to share with you some tips, tricks and insights into art, illustration and creativity. Each episode we will dive into a new topic to help us on our creative journey and learn how to navigate the ups and downs of a creative life. If you are an artist, dreamer or creative soul who wants to build a meaningful creative practice then subscribe now and don’t miss an episode.