Nitty Gritty

<p>Nitty Gritty is the podcast that delves deep into the underworld of being an artist from a raw and honest perspective. </p><p>Hosted by artist Kate Florence, Kate chats with many different types of creatives about their struggles, failures and how these things have helped them grow a full time creative practice. We cover all the taboo topics, money, self worth, mental health, insecurities and much much more! xxx</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

ASH HOLMES - Staying curious, embracing challenge & running a gallery

This week i sit down with Ash Holmes, an abstract painter and co owner of HAKE House gallery, we discuss her career as an artist and the ups and downs that come with that. We discuss what Ash looks for in artists she works with at the gallery, her fear of public speaking and how she manages to stay curious in her practice. Loved this chat thanks so much Ash!!https://www.hake.house/https://ashleighholmes.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashholmesart/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-18
54:00

STATE OF ART - The power of sharing a studio

This week I sit down with some of my studio family- Rosie Woods, Holly Terry and Ebony Dew. Together we unpack life at The State of Art, exploring the highs and lows of sharing space, studio dynamics, and what it truly means to create and thrive as a collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-03
51:11

Are prints devaluing your work?

This week is a solo episode, in which i breakdown the much request topic of how or if ever to make prints of original artwork. I breakdown my approach to making prints of my work and how its important to find a balance and structure around the sale of art reproduction prints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
18:15

TAMARA DEAN - Hope and creativity in an ever changing world.

This week i sit down with renowned Australian photographer Tamara Dean! I loved this chat so much thank you to Tamara for being so open and honest about her process as an artist over the 25 years she has been creating. I truly engaging and inspiring conversation. https://www.instagram.com/tamaradean/?hl=enhttps://www.tamaradean.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
41:42

KATE FLORENCE- Transitioning from an unfulfilling job to a creative career

This week, I chat through some of the things that helped me make the challenging transition from a full time unfulfilling career into painting full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-22
22:11

KYLE STEED - The importance of perspective, human connection and self representation

This weeks chat was so great! I sit down with Kyle Steed, a painter and Muralist based In Texas. Kyle is my first international guest, so much honest insight in this chat thanks so much to Kyle for bringing his calming energy and warmth to todays chat.His Website is https://www.kylesteed.com His Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylesteed/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-08
01:15:51

CASSI YOUNG - Global Fine Art Director at Artworks Group

This week I am in Singapore and I sit down with the lovely Cassi, the Global Fine Art Director at Artworks group in Singapore. We discuss her journey into the fine art world, the culture of high-end London auction houses and her transition into the gallery world. We discuss what Cassi looks for in Artists that the gallery chooses to work with, the artist gallery Relationship and much much more!I came to Singapore for the opening of my Duo exhibition and loved getting to connect in person with Cassi and the gallery team, who so deeply care about supporting their artists from all perspectives. Thanks So much to Cassi for taking the time to sit Down with me, such valuable insight!https://artworks.com.sg/news/cassi-young-joins-art-works-group-singapore-from-bonhams-london/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-24
57:04

RAINBOW STUDIOS - Behind the scenes with Jade Gillett

This week is something a little bit different, Kate sits down with co founder of Rainbow studios Jade Gillet to discuss life behind the scenes of the gallery / concept space, we discuss the artist gallery relationship, Jades and Brent's unique approach to thinking outside the box when it comes to setting up a gallery space and her journey so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-10
32:15

SARA WINFIELD - Creative redirection, authenticity & imposter syndrome

This week Kate sits down with abstract painter Sara Winfield, based in Fremantle WA, Sara discusses her personal creative journey , how she moved through different creative industries, how she's developed her painting career as a business, how become a mother made her more honest in her work, and so so much more! Sara was so honest and open in this chat and i know that it will be amazing for you to ear about her journey so far!!Her website -https://www.sarawinfield.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarawinfield/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-27
47:35

ROSIE WOODS - Murals, self comparison and investing in your work

This week I sit down with my dear friend and studio partner Rosie Woods, a muralist and painter from the UK based between Australia and UK. Rosie has been in the business of painting murals for many years, collaborating with brands such as Nike, Meta, Red bull and many more. I am endlessly inspired by Rosie and her skills, this was such an insightful and honest conversation about the ups and downs of life as a creative. Her website https://itsrosiewoods.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsrosiewoods/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-13
53:30

LAUREN JONES - Motherhood, creative practice and facilitating workshops

This week i sit down with painter, Lauren Jones. We discuss the many realms of creative living, alongside motherhood, the challenges of the long term nature of being a professional artist as well as facilitating workshops and much much more! Her website is https://laurenjones.gallery/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenjones_art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-30
57:33

AMBER CRESWELL BELL - What a leading art curator looks for in emerging artists

This week Kate chats with Amber Creswell Bell, renowned art curator and author based in Sydney. Amber has spent over a decade celebrating the arts through her publications and championing emerging artists. They chat about working creatively outside the 9-5, the mystical world of galleries, what she looks for in up and coming talent and much much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-16
53:13

EMMA CURRIE - Harnessing self doubt and releasing artist guilt

This week Kate chats to Emma Currie, a figurative painter based in Naarm, Melbourne. We chat about artist guilt, self belief, self doubt and the ups and downs of exhibiting works and much much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-02
01:03:27

SYLVIE KETTLE - Art as a reflection of life

This week Kate chats to Sylvie Kettle - an abstract figurative painter. She has such a beautiful insight into living as an artist and this conversation was so special! https://www.sylviekettle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kettlepaints/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-18
01:19:31

WELCOME BACK Ft life update

Hello! We are back after a well needed break - Here is a little life update on whats been going on during this time away from the podcast! Super excited to bring this next season to you all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-17
11:54

KATE & HOLLY - Money mindset, approaching galleries and sharing studios

This week Kate chats with holly terry again - this time we discuss our approach to contacting galleries, the ways that we present the works, the importance of attention to details. We also chat about the importance of sharing studio space and the ups and downs that have come with it, as well as mindset around money and numbers when it comes to making art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-14
53:22

KATE FLORENCE - Tools that have helped me grow my business

This week is a short solo episode in which Kate shares some of the most beneficial things that have helped her build her art practice into creative business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-07
21:10

AMANDA JONES- Turning poetic literature into visual art

This week Kate Chats to poet, film maker and visual artist Amanda Jones. We chat imposter syndrome, the connection between visual and phonetic language, her upcoming solo exhibition an much more!Her upcoming solo exhibition at retreat space https://thecalmm.com/Her website https://amandajones.art/pages/aboutInstagram https://www.instagram.com/amanda______jones/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-30
36:10

MAYA IRVING - Embodying Sexual & Creative energies through art and healing

This week Kate chats with emerging, painter, performance and video artist based in Wurundjuri country, Maya Irving. This was such an engaging, raw and vulnerable chat in which we discuss, the patriarchal set up of social media, the male gaze, nudity as art, the relationship between sexual and creative energy and the journey of Mayas creative path so far. For me she truly embodies the pure essence of living as an artist. TRIGGER WARNING- we talk about sexual assault during this episode.INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mayaairving/?hl=enWEBSITE - https://www.mayairving.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-24
58:21

ALISON MOONEY - Leaning into fear and challenging society’s expectations

This week i chat with Alison Mooney Alison money is an abstract artist based here on the the Sunshine coast Gubbi Gubbi country. Her work moves between large scale public and private murals, installation art and a studio painting practice. Not only is she a practicing artist but she has worked for many years behind the scenes of multiple regional galleries and has played a big part in supporting other artists find there way within the art gallery scene.   I loved this chat so much Alison had so many profound things to say about living as an artist and a mother. https://alisonmooney.co/https://www.instagram.com/alison__mooney/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-16
01:13:22

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