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>

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

RHYS JOHN KAYE - Staying in alignment & creating with intention

This week i chat with Rhys John Kaye, an painter based in Naarm. I loved this chat and hearing all about his journey through the years from such an honest and open perspective. His website is - https://www.killjohnkaye.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rhysjohnkaye/Solo exhibition coming up at No vacancy gallery Melbourne - https://www.no-vacancy.com.au/story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-09
53:17

KATE FLORENCE - Creating a positive mindset for a solo exhibition

This week, Kate does a short episode in which she shares from her personal experiences and shares her top tips on creating a positive mindset around having a solo exhibition or releasing a body of work. This can typically be a very daunting and stressful time that feels scary and full of pressure to "suceed", but these are the main things that kate feels really help her through these times. xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-26
23:07

OCTAVIA TOMYN - The art of building a creative business

This week Kate chats with Octavia Tomyn, a painter based in Naarm. We discuss all the things, from building your own brand, starting from scratch, embracing failures, not allowing your art to define your self worth, her embodiment of faith and much much more! Thanks so much for this chat, Octavia was super open and warm and answered my questions so well. Find her online at https://www.octaviatomyn.com/Or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/octavia_tomyn_art/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-19
01:07:13

CHARLIE BROPHY - Finding realignment and the many eras of creating

This week, Kate chats with Charlie Brophy, a dear friend and photographer based in Naarm. We discuss the creative journey in all its era's and finding re- alignment after almost burning out, how she returns to her practice after taking a huge break from industry, and how she learnt to listen to her gut and trust herself and her work and much more! Her webistes https://www.charliebrophy.com/Her wedding page https://www.ceremonybycharlie.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-12
01:19:40

HOLLY TERRY - Returning to self and trusting your gut

This week, Kate chats with self taught painter, friend and studio partner Holly Terry. Holly talks about her journey into becoming an artist full time, how she approaches valuing her work and evolving her style, as well as her ongoing journey with mental health. Along with much much more! Such a beautiful honest conversation thanks so much to Holly for taking the time and space to chat to me, as well as being so vulnerable.Holly's website https://hollyterry.com/aboutHollys instagram https://www.instagram.com/hollyterry__/?hl=enHolly talks about her mentorship - with https://www.heathwae.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-05
01:09:31

MARISA MU - Taking risk and redefining success

This week Kate chats with Marisa Mu, a multi disciplinary artist based in Naarm. We chat about building a brand as an emerging artist, showing up for yourself in times of deep struggle and hardship, how to pick yourself up when things go wrong, the beauty of taking risk and much much more !Marisas website is https://marisamu.com/. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/marisa.mu/?hl=enHer upcoming solo show is in Melbourne At The Above https://www.attheabove.com/archive?status=upcomingI acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where I live, work, learn and record this podcast, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and I acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-27
01:09:04

CHARLOTTE ALLDIS - Remaining playful and staying authentic

Kate chats to Charlotte about the many stages of her painting practice up until this point, from her earliest childhood creation, Melanie Teabag to hosting her first show in her share house living room. Charlotte shares how she approached finding her authentic style, her relationship with her inner critic and how she navigates valuing her work both emotionally and financially. Plus much much more ! I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands where I live, work, learn and record this podcast, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples.  I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and I acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-21
01:08:47

The Genesis of Nitty Gritty

Welcome! Nitty Gritty is the podcast that delves deep into the underworld of being an artist from a raw and honest perspective.This is a short introduction episode, in which your host Kate Florence shares some background on the story behind the making of this project and also some snippets of her journey as a self taught painter so far! xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-18
10:57

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