 Tara and Jamie wrap up Season 2 with Pennylane Shen! Pennylane is an artist consultant who runs Dazed and Confucius and was a big hit the last time she was on the podcast. During this episode they each share things they have learned from working with so many artists including some pet peeves and how to combat common artist blocks. There are sure to be some useful tips and tricks! Visit Pennylane’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here! Fill in our listener survey here. 

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The Unicorn is back!

Shyama Golden uses figuration to explore how identity is experienced, performed, and reinforced. The subjects she depicts are a combination of real and imagined people, with masks and animals often functioning as metaphors for human social dynamics. A former graphic designer she shares about how her previous work experience informs her art practice. She also talks about managing self doubt, prepping for her upcoming show and some fun projects including creating a Catsquatch Powersuit. That last one will make sense when you listen to the episode! Visit Shyama’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 20: Catsquatch Powersuits with Shyama Golden

Listen in for a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting with THRIVE Leader Twyla Exner! Twyla creates sculpture, drawings and mixed media work. She creates colourful organic forms from found post-consumer e-waste, wires and circuits from the ever-growing stockpile of obsolescent technological products that shape and define our environment. In this episode we cover a lot of things including the physical toll of art making, pricing work for studio sales and what to do when you're asking yourself "what is the point?" Also there is more talk of barnacles! Visit Twyla’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 19: Staying the course and the importance of stretching with Twyla Exner

Ceramic sculpture is a labour intensive process with a lot of room for things to go wrong! In this episode with ceramic sculptor Susannah Montague we talk about dealing with the ups and downs of an art career, shipping, gallery "dating" and staying true to your path and your work. Follow Susannah on Instagram here and check out her website here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 18: Barnacles, Golden Eggs and Gallery Dating with Susannah Montague

This episode with independent curator Lolita Cros offers great insights into how curators think and what they do! Listen in for great advice for artists looking to be noticed by curators and for tips on finding your way in the competitive art world. We also talk about the power of just going for it!  Follow Lolita on Instagram here and check out her website here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 17: Just Ask with Curator Lolita Cros

Listen in for a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting with Bambi Edlund! Bambi is a needle felter, stop-motion animator, illustrator and also a member of the THRIVE Leadership Team. In this meeting we cover a lot of things including studio sales, time management and following your creative passions. Follow Bambi on Instagram here and check out her website here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 16: Felting and saying no... all at the same time with Bambi Edlund

In this episode Jamie and Tara celebrate two years of podcasting and four years in business! In this special episode they take some time to reflect, share what they've struggled with, what they've learned and what they are excited about! They think it is important to share the realities of running a business in the hopes that these conversation inspire you in your businesses especially in those times when things get tough!    Last year they did a similar episode and are excited to do it again. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here! 

Season 2 Episode 15: Taking some time to reflect with Tara and Jamie

Danielle was on the THRIVE Talks Podcast some time ago! In this episode we catch up and Danielle talks about some of the exciting changes over the last while including having her first big solo show, renovating her art studio and going big with her work. She also shares about grief after the loss of her father and why "worth" keeps coming up for her. She also makes a big announcement! Follow Danielle's website here and follow her on Instagram here and here.  Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 14: Worth and big changes with Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator

Do you read Create! Magazine? Today we talk with Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig about the ups and downs of running an independent contemporary art magazine and working in the arts! We loved talking to another creative duo about starting where you are, failure and they offer awesome tips on getting your work featured! Visit Create! Magazine’s website here and follow them on Instagram here. Follow Ekaterina on Instagram here and Alicia here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 13: Starting where you are with Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig from Create! Magazine

Jamie's guests are Joanne Hastie and Jen Clark! They are both THRIVE Members and Leaders and in this episode have a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting together! You'll love this episode if you're interested in getting into the studio more, managing rejection and robots. Yes robots! Visit Joanne's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Visit Jen's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Jamie on Instagram here! Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 12: Robots and getting into the studio with Joanne Hastie and Jen Clark

So many artists struggle with feeling like they don’t have enough time in their day to juggle their art making, art business, personal lives and day jobs. Business and life strategist Leah Goard is back on the podcast to talk about time management! Leah talks about her time management philosophy and offers practical principles, tools and methods to use. She also shares why she thinks "Balance is Bullshit." Visit Leah’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 11: Balance is Bullshit with Leah Goard

At THRIVE we call Pennylane Shen the unicorn of the art world and we are so excited to have her as a guest! In this episode Pennylane shares the wisdom she has gained from the hundreds of artists worldwide she has worked with as an artist consultant. She also shares the 5 things that artists that artists need to know but don’t like to hear and why 1 out of every 10 people cry during a consult!  Visit Pennylane’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here! Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 10: Clydesdales and Club Sandwiches with artist consultant Pennylane Shen

Tara's guests are Erica Pang and Marlene Lowden. They are both THRIVE Members and Leaders and in this episode we have a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting together! You'll love this episode if you're into yoga, journaling and getting a little "woo."   Visit Erica's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Visit Marlene's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here! Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 9: How many times can you say yoga in a podcast with Erica Pang and Marlene Lowden

We all know the numbers in the art world have to change! Our guest Liezel Strauss is working to be part of that change through her Art Girl Rising t-shirts, Instagram and speaking recently at the United Nations. We talk all about that and more on this episode!   Visit Art Girl Rising’s website here and follow them on Instagram here.   Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here.   Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Season 2 Episode 8: Changing the numbers with Liezel Strauss

Jamie and Tara chat with artist Zöe Pawlak! Zöe is an artist and designer who works with private clients, interior designers, and brands. She is prolific painter and she also has designed a line of rugs and collaborated on furniture too. We talk with her about her career path and she shares great tips for her fellow artists!   Visit Zöe’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Sometimes you have to blow dry your hair. Life lessons with Zöe Pawlak!

Being an artist is important but often lonely work. The THRIVE Talks podcast is here to make you feel less lonely with all the ups and downs that come with being an artist. Jamie Smith and Tara Lee Bennett are your hosts and also the co-founders of THRIVE Art Studio. THRIVE is a membership community of female, gender non-binary, gender queer, visual artists from all over the world. Our motto is to make art, meet your people and do the work!

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