Well, hello and welcome to this rather different episode where Alice is put on the spot (gently!) by Jo McCarthy who works as a mentor for creatives – and also within Connected Artist Club (it’s open now – but we close on 31st May, so don’t delay!)

This conversation digs a bit deeper into what it really means to build a creative life… is it always easy? And if not, then why is it so important? ‘How does she do it all’ could actually be the wrong question – why does she do it all

We talk about a focus on relationships, not just transactional and documenting the messy parts of being an artist. Is that where the real work lies? What if it’s not comfortable – how do you decide what to share?

And we finish with ideas for what would be on your vision board – and talk about sea-salted chocolate!

Mentioned

Find Jo McCarthy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jo_at_firain/⁠

The Big Monthly Planner ⁠HERE⁠ on Amazon

The Connected Artist Club is OPEN until 31st May

“the single best thing I did for my art career”
Anna Macdonald

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“Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Robin’s aim is to subvert some of the traditional, outdated aspects of the art world that keep art out of reach for many and to make it more attainable for all. It didn’t start out this way. In fact, it started (as for many of us) by taking over the end of a table and choosing just to create.

Today Alice is talking with Washington DC artist Robin Davisson, and a member of the Connected Artist Club, about a career shift from science into art. She now has a shop-front store; StudioLab RD where the aim is to be inclusive and part of the community, nurturing connections and bringing people together. Her inventive approach has lead Robin beyond making and selling paintings on her website and in this episode she shares ideas from an Art Lovers Collective, to Art Parties and Salon evenings. How can you subvert what’s the expected norm?

We talk about making brave moves – and the minutiae of getting it all done and figuring it out as you go.

Mentioned

Find out more about Robin on her website where you can find out about Art Parties or sign up for the Art Lovers’ Collective
www.robindavissonart.com⁠

or follow her on Instagram : ⁠@robindavissonart⁠

“Your Brain on Art” by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross

The Connected Artist Club is OPEN until 31st May

You can grab a free copy of the weekly planner template Robin mentions HERE FOR FREE until the end of the month. You can join other artists inside the membership and find out more about it here:

So much great information here; excellent organization. I wish I had this kind of coaching & mentorship when I began my solo architectural practice 25 years ago, rather than fumbling around on my own. What an awesome set of resources!
Liz Dexter

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If you have a question you’d like us to discuss, click here to send it to us

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Follow Alice on Instagram @alicesheridanstudio
or Louise @louisefletcher_art

Credits
“Monkeys Spinning Monkeys” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License