The Surprising Power of Ideas that Make No Sense [163]

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This week’s chat was inspired by a book called Alchemy by Rory Sutherland. The premise of the book is that the best way to solve any problem is to abandon logic and cast aside rationality. We discus the different ways irrational thinking could be applied to life and to art.

For example, can we do away with common ways of operating and make our own rules? (Would people prefer prices that are based not on size of painting but on how much the artist like a piece or how much time they spent on it?) This book has prompted Alice to rethink the way her paintings might be available and it has spurred Louise to face up to some pricing blocks. Perhaps our conversation will spark some similar realisations for you. 

Mentioned:

Alchemy by Rory Sutherland https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Surprising-Power-Ideas-Sense/dp/0753556529/

Louise’s Find Your Joy taster course https://www.louisefletchercourses.com/wait-list-fyj-2022

Alice’s Time To Shine 14 day program https://www.soulrocketstudio.com/shine

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Are You in Too Much of a Hurry? [162]

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This week, Alice gets to grips with a DIY job and it sparks a discussion about time – in a world where there is never enough of it, how do we come to terms with this most troublesome aspect of life?

In different ways, we have both experienced the downside of trying to do too much, including the fact that this prevents us from enjoying the present moment. If art-making is a journey without a final destination (and surely it is), then what are we rushing towards? Why do we feel this pressure to not fall behind? And how can we reframe our thoughts around time? While we don’t have all the answers, perhaps our discussion will spark some ideas for you, particularly around how you can be more mindful about time.

Mentioned:

Find out about the Time to Shine course here: www.soulrocketstudio.com/shine

Louise’s interview on Learning to Paint www.learntopaintpodcast.com/podcast/episode48

Even The Rich podcast – Elizabeth Taylor

Ferne Cotton Happy Place podcast with Will Young

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Living a Creative Life with Jonathan Hall [161]

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What does it mean to live a creative life? What does it take to achieve your dreams? And is that any different if you write for a living rather than making visual art? This week, Louise is joined by writer Jonathan Hall, whose first novel was recently published to critical and commercial acclaim. But this success was 59 years in the making and Jonathan has experienced his fair share of setbacks along the way.

In this episode, we look at the importance of self-belief and the necessity of an unswerving commitment to our creative practice. Our discussion uncovers numerous similarities between the life of a writer and that of a painter, including the fear of a blank page or canvas; the impact of rejection; the need to “paint over” things you really like; and the importance of finding your own unique voice. It’s refreshing to approach the topic of creativity from a different perspective and we know you’ll enjoy Jonathan’s wisdom and humour.

Mentioned:

Jonathan’s novel “A Spoonful of Murder”  https://www.bookdepository.com/Spoonful-Murder-J-M-Hall/9780008509613

Jonathan’s BBC series “Trust” https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mb2k

Jonathan’s Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/jm_hall_writer/

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Am I Doing it Right? (The Eternal Artist Question) [160]

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This week, we have a chat and then answer some listener questions, but our whole discussion revolves around a central issue: How do we manage this artist life? How do we make our work? How do we run our businesses? Are we getting it right? (And how does this relate to the choice between broccoli and chocolate?!)

This is one of those rambling discussions that we hope makes some sense in hindsight. Listeners add to the conversation by asking about what to do when a painting takes a different turn, and also how to know when a painting is done. In the end, we both think it comes back to understanding that there is no “right” way to do things. What a relief! 

Mentioned:

“Rich Dad Poor Dad” book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robert-T-Kiyosaki/e/B001H6GV90

“Drawing and Painting the Landscape” by Philip Tyler https://www.amazon.co.uk/Drawing-Painting-Landscape-course-lessons/dp/1785003240/

Minnow Pond Tarot https://www.youtube.com/c/minnowpond

Georgina Noel’s “Inner Work” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inner-work/id1506024168?uo=4

Kate Cosgrove with two of her illustrated books

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