Welcome to Season 6, Episode 6 of Art Is… a podcast for artists Episode Overview: In this solo episode, Isotta and Lauryn share personal updates on balancing their life, work, and personal responsibilities. They dive deep into their individual art practices, with Isotta discussing how writing a studio newsletter has kept her accountable on developing the research side of her practice. Lauryn also shares about her practice and delves into a recent source of inspiration, the TASCHEN book The 12 Steps and the synchronicity she feels between her personal recovery journey and her art practice.  Topics Covered: 1. Life and Work Balance:    - Isotta and Lauryn discuss their current challenges and successes in juggling multiple responsibilities.    - Insights on how they manage their time    - Insights on managing finances as artists, the reality of an artist’s career as seen in the Beyond the Studio Podcast Episode. 2. Personal Art Practices:    - Isotta delves into her latest newsletter and research topics.    - Lauryn opens up about the inspiration behind her art and the books that are currently influencing her work. 3. Authenticity and Emotional Balance:    - A conversation on the importance of showing up authentically in both personal and professional spaces.    - How consumer culture impacts emotional well-being and the magic that can happen when inner and outer worlds intermingle. 4. The Power of Critique: - An exploration and reflection on how critique can significantly affect artists, both positively and negatively, along with an invitation to be mindful about who you ask for feedback and when you seek it. - An opportunity to reframe and contextualize critique, understanding the vulnerable human side of sharing and asking for feedback. 4. Processing Vulnerability - Isotta shares how a painful memory was recently triggered by a project with an artist friend and discusses the lingering impact of harsh feedback received years ago on her current self-confidence. - Lauryn contextualizes Isotta's experience with coaching, offering insights on how to use this as an invitation to step through and overcome similar challenges. - Lauryn shares strategies for overcoming self-confidence issues and acknowledges the physical toll emotional triggers can have on our bodies. Conclusion: Join Isotta and Lauryn as they navigate the complexities of balancing artistic practices  and personal lives, offering a candid look at the challenges and triumphs they face. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of authenticity, emotional resilience, and the transformative power of showing up with both strength and vulnerability in our work and life. Stay updated with future episodes by subscribing to Art Is… on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content and updates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the creative journey. Watch this episode on Youtube or on Spotify Learn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work  Sign up for Isotta’s Sculpture Newsletter Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her coaching work  Curated Splash Resources  Learn more and read podcast transcripts Follow the podcast at @artispodcast Original music by Black Wonder Twins Follow them @blackwondertwins Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations