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• Art Friendships with Sam Michelle & Debbie Mackenzie 29.06.2026 39dk

  Sam Michelle and Deb McKenzie met more then a decade ago when they were both given studios in a shared space through their framer. What started as five or six days a week working alongside each other quietly became one of the most important relationships in both their practices.In this conversation we talk about what it means to have someone who genuinely gets it, not just the excitement of a new show, but the pre-show spiral, the post-show crash, the gallery relationship you're not sure is right, the decision that feels too big to make alone. We talk about vulnerability and whether you actually move through self-doubt faster when you've got someone to be honest with. We talk about the art world feeling opaque and why having one person you can call and say "is this normal?" matters. We also get into what it means to have someone who can give you an honest perspective without any competing interest, someone who knows what's normal in this industry and what isn't, and who will tell you either way.Find Sam here on her website here and her instagram here: sammichelle.com.au and on Instagram @sammichelleartist.Find my previous chats with sam here Find Debbie McKenzie on her website here and her instagram here debbiemackenzieartist.com and Instagram @debbiemackenzieartistFind my previous chat with Deb hereYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Inside the Affordable Art Fair with Georgia Huestis 22.06.2026 47dk

  Most artists know the Affordable Art Fair exists. What it's actually like to be there as an artist, on the floor, in the booth, talking to strangers about your work for four days straight, is a different story. Georgia Huestis is the Fair Director of the Affordable Art Fair in Australia, with Fairs in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and she was so generous with information this week in our chat.In this conversation we get into the mechanics of how the fair actually works for artists, be it with a gallery, the collective model, the Young Talent program for unrepresented artists under 35. We chatted about the sort of support the fair offers around selling, hanging, and getting your booth to land. Georgia is refreshingly practical about what a slow day means, what a first fair is supposed to feel like, and why bringing someone in as your support person might be one of the best decisions you make.you can find Georgia on instagram herePlus find the Affordable Art Fair Australia here on Instagram and their website hereThe Melbourne Affordable Art fair is on soon- August 27-30SYDNEY: 5-8 NovemberBRISBANE: May 2027LinksAffordable Art Fair AustraliaGeorgia HuestisAlice Palmer Rich & Strange GalleryAngela Moritz Vandal ltd Rachel RushDiego FaivreClaudio KiracAnna PriceYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• When the Viewer Becomes Part of the Work- with Harriet Schwarzrock 08.06.2026 47dk

  What if standing in front of a work of art actually changed it?That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Harriet Schwarzrock, an Australian glass artist who captures plasma inside blown glass vessels that respond to your presence. Move closer, and the light shifts. Touch the surface, and it intensifies. The viewer literally becomes part of the circuit.Harriet is a doctoral candidate at the Australian National University researching plasma illumination as a responsive and relational artistic medium. Her work has been shown at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Berengo Studio in Murano Venice, and most recently in Fluid Presence at Wagga Wagga City Art Gallery.We talk the role of the viewer, when she thinks about it, what it means for a viewer to complete a work and the interactions that happen when an artwork that can be touched or changes on approach. And we talk about what the role of human connection plays in the organic, vascular shapes that run through her most recent work.You can find Harriet here on instagram and here on her websiteLinks:Harriet Schwarzrock: www.schwarzrockglass.comHarriet's 2026 Wagga Wagga Art Gallery InstallationHarriet's 2021 National Portrait Gallery installation: portrait.gov.auANU School of Art & Design Canberra Glassworks : canberraglassworks.comSteven Cole: stevencole.com.auRichard Wheater : www.richardwheater.comEmma Kate Heart :www.neon-hart.com David Haines & Joyce Hinterding: haineshinterding.netRichard Box — FIELD: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Art Without a Commercial Outcome with Lucy Hersey 01.06.2026 43dk

  Today on The Creative Kind, I’m talking to artist Lucy Hersey, who lives and works in South Gippsland, Victoria, creating paintings made from earth pigments she gathers and processes by hand.Lucy’s work is deeply connected to landscape, not just visually, but materially. She collects clays, rocks, and natural pigments from the land around her and turns them into paint, creating works that are literally made from the places they depict.But this conversation isn’t just about materials or process (though this might have to be a follow up episode!) We’re talking about something I think almost every artist wrestles with at some point: what actually happens when you try to make work without thinking about whether it will sell ? Artists hear that advice constantly “just make the work,” “don’t think commercially,” “follow the work” but the reality of doing this is usually more complicated then it sounds.Lucy talks openly about the tension between commercial work and non commercial work, the strange freedom of being given permission to work without a sales outcome attached, as well as some of the other things she learnt about herself and her work through this process.You can find Lucy Hersey on her Website: https://www.lucyhersey.com or on instagram hereOn Clarence Studios: https://www.instagram.com/onclarence/Latrobe Regional Gallery: www.latroberegionalgallery.comYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Changing Direction with Petrina Jose & Jasmine Kroeze 25.05.2026 50dk

  In this episode of The Creative Kind, I’m joined by Jasmine Kroeze and Petrina Jose for a conversation about pivoting, what it really looks like to change direction creatively, professionally, and personally.We talk about how Jasmine moved from fashion and textile design into mural work, why Petrina stepped back from painting to rebuild her branding business, and how both of them navigate the tension between following new ideas and knowing when something is actually worth pursuing.We also get into the less glamorous side of creative careers, inconsistent income, burnout, rejection, overthinking, working for free, and the challenge of putting yourself out there when there’s no guarantee things will work. Jaz shares how she tracks opportunities, applications, and rejection rates in spreadsheets, while Petrina talks about evolving from painting into branding work, and how she’s learned to build creative businesses that genuinely fit the way she wants to work and liveSomething I loved about this conversation was hearing how differently people approach ideas. Some ideas are fleeting experiments, some become careers, some need to be tested properly before you know whether they’re sustainable or simply a curiosity. We talk about why creative people are often drawn toward multiple paths at once, the pressure to “niche down,” and why sometimes the best thing you can do is give yourself permission to try something without knowing exactly where it will lead. This episode also veered into a conversation about friendship and creative support systems - the value of having people around you who understand the realities of creative work, people who can workshop ideas with you, and can also tell you the truth when you need to hear it.You can find Petrina Jose  here on instagram and also on her personal page here.and her website here at www.heartsandeyes.comYou can find Jamsine Kroeze here on instagram and her website here: jasminekroeze.comYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Inside a Shared Studio Space with Sunny Studios creatives Rach Mayne, Julia Fowler and Hannah Radford 18.05.2026 44dk

  In this episode, I'm joined by three of the women behind Sunny Studios: painter Rachael Mayne, artist Hannah Radford, and interior stylist Julia Fowler, to talk about what it really looks and feels like to build and sustain a shared creative space.We talk about how they found their large originally unglamorous space and why that was actually a smart move. What I hadn't expected going into this conversation was how much the shared space has changed each of their individual practices. All three talk about confidence; the kind that comes from having people around you who genuinely love your work, who'll give you honest feedback on a painting, and who will talk you down from an anxious spiral before it takes hold. Rach reflects on how working alongside others helped her lean into her biggest and boldest work yet. Hannah talks about learning through osmosis- watching an entire exhibition come together from the inside. Julia speaks about the shift of actually going to work, and what that has meant for how she shows up in her business and how her kids understand what she does.We also talk about how they divide the space and costs, how admin mostly takes care of itself, the value of growing slowly and carefully, and why the personality fit between studio members matters more than you'd think.You can find Rachael Mayne on her website and on Instagram. You can find our earlier chat on anxiety here You can find Hannah Radford on her website and on Instagram. You can find Julia Fowler on her website and on Instagram. You can find Sunny Studios on Instagram.Thanks so much for listening, if this one resonated, send it to a creative friend who might need to hear it. And feel free to rate, review and share if you enjoyed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Critique And The Inner Critic with Col Mac 11.05.2026 42dk

  This week I'm talking to Col Mac, a Brisbane-based interdisciplinary artist whose practice is grounded in painting but regularly extends into text, sculpture, and installation. His work explores time, place, memory, and history. Col has been a finalist in the Archibald Prize and the Brisbane Portrait Prize, with work featured in The New York Times and the Washington Post.In this conversation we're focused on critique; the different forms it's taken across Col's practice, from design briefs and university critique sessions, to the regular group he's kept going with artist friends since graduating, to the more public feedback loop of prize entries and outdoor projections. We get into what happens when you action too much feedback at once, how to filter voices without shutting them out, and why a second set of eyes sometimes surfaces something in your work that you couldn't yet name yourself.Find Col Mac here on instagram and here on his website. You can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Building a Body of Work With Wendy Marinich 04.05.2026 50dk

  In this episode, I'm joined by West Australian painter Wendy Marinich. We discuss what it actually looks like to build a body of work when you're in the middle of figuring it all out. Wendy came to painting a few years ago, after careers in floristry, catering, and working as a pasta maker at a well-known Perth restaurant. In that relatively short time, she's developing a practice that has a cohesive feel to it, full of mid-century warmth, bold colour, and a real sense of considered intent. I've been watching her work evolve for a while now, and I wanted to bring her on to talk about the process behind that, not from a place of looking back, but from right inside it.We talk about where ideas begin for Wendy;  that moment of instant clarity she had when she walked into her sister-in-law's house and saw a collection of vintage glass arranged by colour, and knew that was her next exhibition. We get into what happens when you have a clear concept but your instincts start pulling you somewhere else mid-series, and how she uses her body of work as a deliberate skills-building exercise. We also talk about the role of commissions, painting one-offs versus series, working on multiple pieces simultaneously, and why this year, for the first time, she decided not to book her exhibition before finishing the work.Find Wendy Marinich here on Instagram and her website You can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review and share if you enjoyed it,  it really does help other people find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Creative Strategy with Kass and Lauren Hernandez from Crossing Threads 27.04.2026 56dk

  Today I'm talking with sisters Kass and Lauren Hernandez, the fibre artists behind Crossing Threads. This was an interesting conversation about what creative strategy actually looks like in practice; the real, week to week decisions that go into building a sustainable creative practice.Kass and Lauren are first generation Australians of Filipino heritage, living and working on Wangal and Gadigal Land in Sydney. They create one of a kind fibre and textile artworks; tapestries, woven pieces, soft sculptures, and framed textiles for both residential and commercial spaces.We talk about their weekly WIP structure (which they complete on Fridays and come back to fresh on Mondays), how they use Slack to communicate across the business, and why they time-track everything using Toggl. We get into how they filter every opportunity through a set of ROIs; financial gain, brand positioning, exposure, relationships, community, and creative growth; and why saying no is one of the most valuable things they do.We also chat about what it means to work with your sister, navigating feedback, dealing with imposter syndrome, and how becoming mothers was ultimately the catalyst for going full-time.This is one of those conversations that made me want to take notes! I hope you get as much out of it as I did. We mentioned a lot of different systems and tools in this one and you’ll find a complete list on the Substack post here. Find Kass and Lauren here on their website and here on Instagram.You can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review and share if you enjoyed it, it really does help other people find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Q&A with Sophie Vander from Curatorial+Co 20.04.2026 58dk

  Sophie Vander is back, and this time we're going straight to your questions. Since Sophie's first appearance on the podcast back in August 2024, I have had a lot of follow up questions come in- it seems you had so much more you wanted to hear from her. So did I!Sophie is the founder and director of Curatorial+Co, a Sydney-based contemporary art gallery and consultancy on William Street in Woolloomooloo. She works with a stable of 45+ artists (80% of whom are female-identifying), leads a team of 11, and juggles gallery exhibitions, an art consultancy arm, and international art fairs, all at the same time.In this episode we cover a lot of ground, from the work Sophie saw at Art SG that completely stopped her in her tracks, to how she picks artists for international fairs, what actually puts her off an artist, and where she goes looking for new talent. We talk about the art market right now, honestly and practically, and what that means if you're an emerging artist trying to sell work. We chat about the gallery relationship; including the one thing she says almost never happens when artists come to her about representation, but really should.Links and people mentioned:Curatorial+Co website: curatorialandco.comCuratorial+Co on Instagram: @curatorialandcoMorgan Stokes: morganstok.es | @morganstok.esTheresa Hunt: @theresahuntartistSimon Cardwell: @cardwell.simonLynn Savery: lynnsavery.com.au | @lino_saverySophie Vander on the Build Beautiful podcast - hereSophie's first appearance on The Creative Kind: August 2024 episodeArtworks that Sophie Mentioned:Citra Sasmite at Art SGMarina Abramović at Art SGFor a more complete list- please check out the substack post here If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with an artist friend, it genuinely helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Critique and the Inner Critic with Alyssa Monks 16.03.2026 1sa 1dk

  In this episode I’m talking with painter Alyssa Monks about how feedback, both internal and external, shapes an artist’s work and confidence.We explore what kinds of critique have helped her over her career and how she learned to distinguish useful feedback from noise. Alyssa shares how critical comments that bother you can sometimes be the most revealing.We also dive into the psychological side of creativity: transforming your inner critic from an adversary into a problem-solving partner, trusting your own vision while staying open to perspective, and why asking who you ask for feedback matters.Alyssa reflects on navigating personal and professional critiques, choosing when to ask for input, and why hope and curiosity are essential ingredients in the studio.You can find Alyssa here at her website:  alyssamonks.com,  Here on instagramAnd here on PatreonVideo Available here:If you'd like to watch this conversation, you can find selected episodes of The Creative Kind on YouTube and on Substack. Later this year I should be able to publish videos on Apple and Spotify and will update this feed then too.  Just search The Creative Kind Podcast or follow the link in the show notes to watch the full interview with Alyssa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Making Work in Overwhelming Times with Diana Weymar 09.03.2026 52dk

  In this episode, I’m joined by artist and writer Diana Weymar, whose practice involves textiles, language, and collective participation. Diana is best known for the Tiny Pricks Project, an ongoing body of embroidered text works responding to political language, poetry, and cultural moments.We talk about what it means to make and share work when the world feels overwhelming, and how artists decide what deserves their attention. Diana speaks about translating words into thread, the difference between reacting and observing, and why slowness can be a powerful artistic tool in a fast-moving information landscape.We also discuss criticism, community, and the tension between wanting to speak out and recognising you can’t respond to everything. Diana shares how the project evolved from a small personal experiment into a global participatory archive of over 5,000 pieces, and why she’s comfortable letting a project change shape over time.This conversation explores political art, creative responsibility, and the quiet but profound impact of making something by hand. We talk about uncertainty, nuance, and the idea that art doesn’t always need to resolve issues, sometimes it simply holds space for them.Find Diana Weymar  here on instagram and also over at @tinypricksprojectand her website here at www.tinypricksproject.comYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Building a Body of Work with Debbie Mackenzie 02.03.2026 43dk

  In this episode, I’m joined by landscape painter Debbie Mackenzie, who lives and works on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Debbie shares how her paintings grow out of the places she spends time in, and how her ideas evolve naturally as she works toward a solo exhibition.We talk about what it means to build a body of work rather than individual paintings, and how each piece can influence the next. Debbie explains her unusual process of photographing inspiration and then never looking at the images again, relying instead on memory and feeling to guide her compositions.We also get into the realities behind the scenes; logistics, deadlines, long studio days, balancing family life, financial gaps between shows, and the emotional comedown that can happen after finishing a major series. Debbie also reflects on consistency, why she rarely changes her palette, and how small shifts like music or brushes can spark experimentation without disrupting cohesion.You can find Debbie on instagram here, her website here: www.debbiemackenzieart.comShe is represented bySYDNEY - Michael Reid Gallery - Southern Highlands & Michael Reid Northern BeachesMELBOURNE - Kelli Lundberg GalleryYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• What Matters (and What Doesn’t) for Artists in 2026 with Amber Creswell Bell 23.02.2026 40dk

  In this episode, I’m joined by Sydney based curator, writer, and artist mentor Amber Creswell Bell to talk about what it really means to be an artist right now, particularly in a slower market.Amber brings a broad perspective from working closely with emerging artists, running a national art prize, curating exhibitions, and spending years inside the commercial gallery system. We discuss what artists can focus on when sales slow, how to think more strategically about your practice, and why relying on luck alone rarely leads to sustainable outcomes.We talk about treating your art practice as a small business, understanding your audience, and using social media with intention rather than comparison. Amber shares her thoughts on what artists often spend too much energy on, how to research galleries and opportunities more effectively, and why being visible doesn’t have to mean chasing every trend. We also discuss the role of networking and community, the importance of finding a distinct visual language, and how art prizes can help artists build confidence, credibility, and new connections.Find Amber  here on her website or here on instagramYou can find the booking link hereUpcoming Masterclasses:MELBOURNE 13th MarchSYDNEY 28th MarchPOMONA (Sunshine Coast) 29th AprilBYRON BAY 30th AprilBRISBANE 20th JuneCANBERRA: to be announced soonYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Creative Workshops with Hannah Jensen Fox & Fleur Woods 16.02.2026 1sa 18dk

  n this episode of The Creative Kind, I sit down with artists Fleur Woods and Hannah Jensen Fox to talk about the impact and significance of art workshops. Fleur, a fiber artist and paint carver Hannah, share their experiences teaching workshops and how these sessions have benefited their practices and personal growth.We explore the dynamics of workshops, the invaluable connections and community that form, and the surprising ways teaching has strengthened their own skills and confidence.  We also touch on the logistical and financial challenges of running workshops, and the rewarding ripple effects of teaching. Our conversation highlights their shared belief in the transformative power of creativity and the joy of fostering a safe, encouraging, and collaborative environment for artists.Find Fleur Woods here on her website or  here on instagramYou can find more information about Fleur’s courses hereFind Hannah Jensen Fox here on her website or here on instagramYou can find more information about Hannah’s courses hereYou can find the podcast here on Instagram & here on substackThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showRecommendations from this episode:Fleur Recommended:Song Sung Blue - The MovieThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoHannah Recommended:Trent Dalton Audiobooks; Lola in the mirror and Love StoriesJulie Recommended:The Get Seen Artist Workbook by Carrie Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• The Artworks That Stayed With Us- 2025 22.12.2025 42dk

  To mark the end of the year, I asked past guests of The Creative Kind to share one artwork that stayed with them in 2025. Something that made them pause, something that lingered. What came back were personal reflections on paintings, sculptures, installations, exhibitions, and moments of seeing art that surprised, unsettled, comforted, or quietly shifted something. Some guests spoke about a single work they couldn’t stop thinking about. Others reflected on whole exhibitions, artists they keep returning to, or practices that have reshaped how they work in their own studios.Across the episode, guests talk about scale and intimacy, about seeing work in person versus online, and about how materials, process, and repetition can carry meaning. Several guests speak about light and shadow, hope and heaviness, and the way an artwork can articulate something you didn’t yet have words for. There are also stories about risk, artists trying something unfamiliar, pushing their own boundaries, or committing to daily practice. A number of guests reflect on how these encounters with art have filtered back into their own practices, changing how they paint, build, repeat, simplify, or let go. Being moved by art doesn’t follow a single pattern, and sometimes the works that stay with us do so because they meet us differently each time we return to them.This episode lands in a heavy moment following the events in Bondi. My sincerest sympathies to the victims, their families, and community.All of the artists mentioned in this episode, along with recommendations from our guests, are linked in the Substack here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Experimenting! an end of season discussion with Laura Brinin, Robyn Rich, Jenni Stringleman, Kate Owen, Ashley Longshore & Salma Price-Nell 11.12.2025 1sa 9dk

  In this episode, we explore the theme of experimenting and how it shows up across different art practices and life stages. Featuring returning guests Laura Brinin, Robyn Rich, Jenni Stringleman, Kate Owen, Ashley Longshore, and Salma Price-Nell, we look at the many ways artists approach play, curiosity, and taking creative risks.Across these conversations, we discuss what experimentation looks like in practical terms, from changing mediums and revisiting older works, to navigating the tension between intuition, commercial pressures, and personal capacity. The artists share how factors such as parenting, time limitations, and energy levels affect their willingness to take risks, and how small acts of play can keep a long or complex project moving.We also cover the importance of staying connected to a sense of discovery, even in established practices. Whether it’s exploring film, returning to ceramics, testing new colour palettes, or seeking moments of flow, each guest offers insight into how experimentation supports growth, confidence, and momentum.Find Laura Brinin at Side Gallery, website here and their instagram here:Find Robyn Rich's website here and on instagram hereFind Jenni Stringleman's website here and her newsletter here Find Kate Owen's website here and on instagram hereFind Ashley Lonshore's website here and on instagram hereFind Salma Price-Nell's website here and on instagram hereYou can find the podcast on instagram hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showIf you've got a question you'd like me to explore- you can ask it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Making Art in a Tough Market with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein (Jerry Gogosian) 07.12.2025 49dk

  In today’s episode, I’m talking with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, the mind behind Jerry Gogosian, about the current state of the art market and the realities artists are facing right now. We discuss the recent market correction, how quickly prices can rise and fall, and what that means for artists whose work becomes tied to hype cycles. Hilde talks openly about dramatic price fluctuations, pricing as an emerging artist and why artists should build lives that support their practice, not the other way around.We also cover Hilde's thoughts on the unexpected careers people can discover when they step outside the art world, and the false pressure to measure success solely through big-name galleries or institutions. Hilde shares what she would do if she were an emerging artist starting out in 2026, from keeping living costs low to prioritising making the work itself.Resources & LinksYou can find Hilde’s substack here, website here and on instagram as Jerry Gogosian hereYou can find the podcast instagram hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the showMentioned in the show:Magnus ReschDavid Sedaris If you've got a question you'd like me to explore- you can ask it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Art & Confidence with Ashley Longshore 01.12.2025 35dk

  In this episode of the Creative Kind, I’m joined by New York-based mixed media artist Ashley Longshore. Known for her larger-than-life personality and equally bold pop-infused paintings, Ashley’s work collides Hollywood glamour, consumerism, and cultural icons.Ashley discusses her defiance of the traditional art world by building her own company to avoid the standard 50% gallery cut, stating that this move was driven by her business-minded approach rather than confidence. The conversation delves into her journey of marketing and selling her art independently, using creative strategies that bypass conventional gallery systems. Ashley emphasizes the importance of grit, resilience, and a strong inner monologue, sharing her experiences of starting out with minimal resources and networking creatively to sell her work. She highlights the role of self-love, authenticity, and the necessity of learning to discuss money openly as an artist. Additionally, Longshore touches upon her charitable efforts, such as the Ashley Longshore Charitable Trust, which supports young artists. Find Ashley here on her website or  here on instagramYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
• Art & Chronic Illness with Robyn Rich 24.11.2025 46dk

  In this episode I’m talking to Melbourne based miniatures artist Robyn Rich, whose work captures intimate, tiny worlds in reused and recycled objects. We talk about what it’s like to create art while living with chronic illness, and how limitations have shaped both her practice and her perspective.Robyn shares how art became a way to find her voice, to connect with others, and to make sense of her own experiences. We discuss the emotional power of small objects, the beauty of creating in a contained space, and the ways she’s built community through projects, Instagram, and her own miniature gallery.We also explore resilience, the lessons that come from rejection and illness, and how she navigates the tension between pushing herself creatively and taking care of her health. Robyn talks candidly about the challenges of sharing her work, asking for help, and finding ways to stay connected while honouring her own limits.You can Robyn’s website here and on instagram hereYou can find the podcast hereThanks so much for listening! Feel free to rate, review & share if you enjoyed it, this helps other people find the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.