In this episode, we chat about our mistakes and failures and the times where things don't go to plan.

We also hear from artist Sandi Hester who shares how mistakes impact her art practice.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

Our Shop Links:

Mel https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/

Kriksis https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kriksisart

Natasha https://www.natashanewtonshop.com/

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In this episode, we chat about marketing and building an audience. We’ll be sharing our marketing experiences, and ways in which we have built up an audience.

We also hear from marketing enthusiast Tom Ross, CEO of Design Cuts and he shares all his best advice to help artists market themselves.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

Our Shop Links:

Mel https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/

Kriksis https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kriksisart

Natasha https://www.natashanewton.com/

Natasha's paint palette collab: https://deepdeeplight.com/product/mellow-days-cosy-nights/

Use CODE deepdeepnatasha to get 10% off

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

FInd our channels here:

 @MelanieChadwick 

 @NatashaNewtonArt 

 @kriksis 

Until next time Stay Creative!

Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

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In this episode, we chat about whether or not you need a formal education to make it as a successful illustrator and artist. We’ll be sharing our experiences, the pros and cons and the bearing it has had on our own art careers.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

The creative catchup crew will have their first joint exhibition at Coast, Colour, Canvas gallery at Roskilly farm on the Lizard Peninsula 7th-13th October. If you're in the area come and visit them open daily 11-4pm.

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

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In this episode, we chat about what inspires us- whether that's books, movies, art supplies, music or the environment around us. Listen in to find out what lifts and motivates us.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

The creative catchup crew will be taking a break from recording during August whilst also getting ready for our first joint exhibition at Coast, Colour, Canvas gallery at Roskilly farm on the Lizard Peninsula in the Autumn but we will be back with a new episode October 1st.

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

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In this episode, we chat about creative burnout and share our experiences.

We also share the exciting news that we will be having a group exhibition in October 7th-13th in Cornwall. If you'd like to visit us in person be sure to come along.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

Find our channels here:

 @MelanieChadwick 

 @NatashaNewtonArt 

 @kriksis 

Until next time Stay Creative!

Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

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In this episode, we chat in depth about having a Youtube channel- the pros, cons, how much we earn and how it has impacted our art practice.

If you're thinking of starting a channel then this is the one to listen to!

We also have guest artist  @SarahBurnsStudio  and she shares with us her journey of having a Youtube Channel.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want.

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

FInd our channels here:

 @MelanieChadwick 

 @NatashaNewtonArt 

 @kriksis 

Until next time Stay Creative!

Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

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We also have a general catch-up chit-chat and find out what's been going on the last few weeks.

We also have a special guest  @KatieMoody  she shares with us her experiences of following art challenges.

So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section on Youtube or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

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In this episode, we share some exciting news and update you on our plans for the podcast.

We also have a general catch-up chit-chat and find out what's been going on the last 2 years since we've been gone. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.

Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

LINKS:

Mel's Course: https://melaniechadwick.teachable.com/p/sketching-on-location

Natasha's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/natashanewtonart

Kriksis's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kriksis

Until next time Stay Creative!

Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

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This is the episode where we answer your questions- it's our final episode for season 2!

Links:

Mel's Domestika course: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2008-illustrated-recipes-making-delicious-art/melanie_chadwick

The Illustrator's Guide to Law and Business Practice: https://amzn.to/3sGWEDH

If you've enjoyed listening to our podcast please do consider leaving us a positive review over on Apple podcasts,

it really helps our small podcast be seen by others just like you.

Enjoy the break,

and we'll be back for Season 3!

Stay positive, stay creative

Mel and Natasha

xx

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In today's episode Natasha and Mel chat about ways to keep your work fresh.

We have both found there are times when what we're doing becomes overly familiar and we loose the excitement that we initially had for what we were doing. In this episode we chat and share things we have found to be helpful in igniting that energy again. We hope you find it helpful and do let us know what you do to inject joy back into your practice.

Here are the links we talked about in the podcast episode

Sketching St. Basils: https://youtu.be/QV5_euoe4ao

Artist Residency at Polpeor: https://youtu.be/O3TEGOzq9h8

Sandi and Mel's Collaboration: https://youtu.be/SswFRhJfCsM

Hope you enjoy this chat we have together and as always let us know in the comments your thoughts on this subject.

Stay Positive, stay Creative!

Mel and Natasha

xx

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We hope you find this useful to your practice and would love to hear about  your thoughts on this topic.

As always let us know in the comments below or over on our Instagram page.

Love

Mel and Natasha

x

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Rather than focus on the negative aspects we attempt to take a more positive outlook and see the opportunities and changes that have influenced us and how we are responding to them.

Natasha shares about how she has found new mediums to work in, whilst Mel shares about how she transitioned to teaching online, and both have been able to connect and collaborate with more people and during this time.

As always let us know if you have any questions, advice or thoughts on this subject. We'd love to hear what you're doing differently in your art business.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha xx

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In this episode we chat about ways to stay mentally healthy and share tips that can help us when things seem be overwhelming.

As always let us know if you have any questions, advice or thoughts on this subject.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha 

xx

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We thought you may be interested to hear the experience, how it came about and what happened.

Mel's profile on Domestika and where you will find the course when it's ready: https://www.domestika.org/en/melanie_chadwick

As always let us know if you have any questions or thoughts on this subject.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xx

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As always let us know if you have any questions or thoughts on this subject.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha 

xx

https://theaoi.com/

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In this episode we deep dive into contracts and what to include in them.

Chat includes why it's so important to have a contract, and things to consider when writing your terms and conditions.

As always let us know if you have any questions or thoughts on this subject.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha 

xx

https://theaoi.com/

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As you'll hear we are pretty passionate about this subject and both of us have experienced this so many times.

So do let us know your experience in this matter, do you get asked to work for free? How and do you respond?

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha 

xx

Jessica Hische's should I work for free?: http://www.shouldiworkforfree.com/clean

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Let us know if you've been doing anything out of your comfort zone recently, have you found it's helped your art practice in anyway?

Speak Soon,

Mel & Natasha

xx

LINKS:

Natasha's Art club: https://ko-fi.com/natashanewton

Natasha's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Jf57imZwYMcLpfXIcnbGA

Mel's Artist Collab with Sandi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrA0M3S3PAgRNu0E5DbY9MC8hursEdf6z

Sandi's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sandihester

Emma Carlisle's Art Club: https://www.patreon.com/emmacarlisle

FOLLOW CREATIVE CATCHUP:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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In this episode we answer all your questions!

Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for us- here are the questions that we answered:

@carolinehowitt - I would love to know more about how you both navigated moving into illustration from fine art.

@sal.eyre How did you get started as an artist/illustrator? Did you have help from anyone? How did you get your foot in the door and establish yourselves?

@iamlaurie You two are very confident and provide a natural way to share you art, thoughts and motivations. Which is something so much more than hiding behind your work in galleries. How did you begin this journey to be able to share to your audience in this way?

@ellie-duncan21 When things are not flowing as you'd like creatively, how do you deal with this?

@chocolate.clare Do you make art apart from what you post on social media? If so, do you only post the work that matches your recognised style? I'm struggling at the moment as I feel like I've found my style but get bored with sticking to it all the time! I like to experiment!

@lauraharrisonart_ How do you know when it's right to make a calculated financial risk as an artist?

@mike.davies52643 How much does the national pass cost?

@heidhorch Any advice on planning tasks and scheduling analog works vs digital: editing, posting etc.

@maillork Were there any things that were sort of surprises that you had to think of when you started?

@rheenak Hi can I sell my art at this difficult time?

@jessalittlecreative Help with overcoming imposter syndrome? It stops me creating work before I've even started!

@annmarireigstad Do you have any favourite art/illustration books?

@christineansellart What would be your dream creation?

This one is our last episode of season 1, we have really enjoyed chatting about running our business and hope you have enjoyed listening and learning along with us. If you have any topics you'd like us to tackle next season now is the time to let us know. Just write a comment on our Youtube channel or Instagram feed.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Mel's shop: https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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In this episode we share the advice we would give to our younger selves.

This one is packed full of tips and as you can see by the length is our longest one yet. So make sure you get comfy and pop this on whilst you get creative.

We would love to hear what advice you would give to your younger self. Which tips would you like to have heard when you were younger?

Please do let us know and continue the discussion over on instagram or youtube.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Mel's shop: https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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In this episode we chat about the ways in which you can run and teach workshops in person and online.

Natasha asks Mel about her teaching experience and she shares the many different ways in which you can share your knowledge.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, do you teach or lead workshops? What do you enjoy most about doing it? Please do let us know and continue the discussion in the comments.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxxLINKS

Artist Newsletter: https://www.a-n.co.uk/network/

This is a great resource for finding out fees for leading art workshops and for getting your public liability and public indemnity insurance sorted before you start running workshops.

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Mel's shop: https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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In this episode we chat about the ways in which you can share and sell your work online.

We go in to detail about the platforms we use and the sites we have had experience selling with.

We also share ways to connect with and build an audience creatively.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, in what ways do you share and sell your work online? Please do let us know and continue the discussion in the comments.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

+++LINKS

Places to get your stuff printed

https://www.moo.com/uk/

https://www.printed.com/

https://www.alocalprinter.co.uk/

https://www.awesomemerchandise.com/

Places to sell your digital work

https://creativemarket.com/

https://www.designcuts.com/

https://society6.com/

https://www.redbubble.com/

https://www.thortful.com/

Build your website

https://www.squarespace.com/

https://www.wix.com/

https://wordpress.com/

Build your shop

https://www.shopify.co.uk/

https://info.supadupa.me/blog

https://www.bigcartel.com/

Selling sites for your wares

https://www.etsy.com/

https://folksy.com/

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Mel's shop: https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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In this episode we chat about the importance of diversifying your income.

We share a few ways in which we work, and discover how having all your eggs in one basket isn't ideal for the long-term health of your creative practice.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, how do you diversify your revenue streams? Please do let us know either over on our instagram or Youtube channel page.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

+++LINKS

Natasha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashanewtonart/

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Mel's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie_chadwick/

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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Thanks so much for tuning in.

This is episode 5 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business.

In this episode we chat about what to do in the quiet times of our practice.

We discover that this is something that most creatives will have to encounter and deal with. Do you see it as an opportunity? Or do you find yourself panicking!

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, ways in which you deal with these periods and how do you stay positive? Please do let us know and continue the discussion in the comments.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

+++LINKS

Natasha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashanewtonart/

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Mel's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie_chadwick/

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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Thanks so much for tuning in.

This is episode 4 of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business.

In this episode we chat about finding your tribe and building community.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, and what communities you are involved with and how you engage with yours, please do let us know and continue the discussion in the comments.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

LINKS

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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Thanks so much for tuning in.

This is the third episode of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business.

In this episode we chat about the comparison monster! The pitfalls of comparison, how easy it is fall into it and how we've found ways to break the cycle.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, and how you deal with the comparison monster, please do let us know and continue the discussion in the comments.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

LINKS

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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Thanks so much for tuning in.

This is the second episode of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business.

In this episode we chat about the art of procrastination, why so many of us do it and ways in which we can build healthy habits to resist its power.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, and how you deal with procrastination, find us on youtube or instagram to comment and continue the discussion there.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

LINKS

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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This is the first episode of our podcast - Creative Catchup, where myself Mel Chadwick, illustrator/designer and Natasha Newton, artist/illustrator chat about running a creative business.

In this episode you'll find out a bit more about who we are, what we do and why we are starting a podcast.

We hope you'll stay with us and enjoy the stories we share in this episode of our creative journey so far.

We'd love to find out about you too, so find us on Instagram or our Youtube channel to comment and share your stories too.

Speak soon,

Mel & Natasha

xxxx

LINKS

Mel's website: https://www.melaniechadwick.com

Natasha's website: https://www.natashanewton.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_catchup/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuvcBv8ogjtofVYVo2Ktog

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Hello welcome to creative catchup!

A podcast where Natasha Newton- artist and illustrator and Mel Chadwick-illustrator and designer will be chatting about running a creative business.

Each episode we'll be diving into a topic that has come up in our own creative practice.

We'll be sharing our experiences, both the ups and downs, struggles and successes.

We hope to share some advice that others will find useful too along the way!

Make sure to subscribe to listen to our first episode launching 24th June.

You can also find us over on:

Instagram: @creative_catchup

and our youtube channel

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