In this episode, we have the absolute privilege of welcoming a fine artist and TikTok master: Tahlia Stanton. Soak in Tahlia's plethora of knowledge surrounding her incredible artist business, and the importance of getting your work out into the digital world of social media. We chat about backing yourself, creating a quantity of digital content, and being kind to yourself along the way.  Grab a coffee, get painting and listen to THIS episode (it's one of my favorites)  Find Tahlia online...

In this episode, I welcome the beautifully talented artist and textile designer Amy Gibbs. We chat about her successful creative career, choosing a lifestyle that she loves, and the challenges that come with backing yourself as an artist. Remembering that we are all running our own rat race, its time to enjoy the art you create! Grab a coffee, and your paintbrush and get stuck into Amy's story.    Find Amy's artwork and Instagram @amygibbsdesign   Follow me on Instagram @abbylee_artist...

Meet Ben Hoffman and Charlotte Guest, the Geelong-based creative couple who encourage each other in their artistic careers. Learn how they support each other in changes of artistic styles, growing a business on Instagram, and setting new goals. Be inspired by Charlotte's new shift for floral illustration and learn about Ben's professional framing and photography services.  Find them on Instagram @charlotte_lucy_paints and @benjaminhoffman.artservices   Follow me on Instagram...

Meet Jenna Hutchison, the colourful textured artist and content creator behind LOVE LUDIE. In this episode, Jenna opens up about her recent move to the beautiful high country in Victoria and how living rurally has changed her artist operations.  We learn of her incredible year of 265 commissions in 2021, and how she has welcomed shifts and transitions throughout her creative career. Grab a coffee, listen up & be inspired!    To find Jenna on Instagram @loveludie Follow Abby on...

Behind-the-scenes painting with Ocean Grove Artist, Designer (& Mum) Morgan Jamieson.  Morgan takes us through her process of painting, materials and methods of playful colouring in her large floral artworks.  Together we touch on the realism of growing an audience and the YEARS it takes to develop as an artist.  Get to know Morgan and her iconic work in this episode!  Find morgan on Instagram @morgan_jamieson_artist and her available artworks @greenhouseinteriors   Find Abby on...

Season three is back with an incredible guest Artist; Kate Marshall AKA 'From The Paint Shed' in Wagga Wagga NSW.  Kate is a Country Landscape Artist who draws inspiration directly from her surrounding paddocks of cows, horses and rolling hills. Kate recently took the leap from being a full-time Kinder teacher to being a full-time artist and mentor.  Listen up and get to know Kate and her artist journey.  To follow Kate on Instagram you can find her @fromthe_paintshed and...

Hello, I'm BACK. It's been a while & I've been flat out opening my own Art gallery and Art Studio in Geelong.  In this episode, I introduce Verandah Studio and Gallery and discuss WHY I started up a gallery, all the renovations and the real behind the scenes.  I also answer the #1 question I get from all artists: HOW do I select artwork for the Gallery?  As mentioned, Verandah offers art mentoring from myself & assistant Lucy Allinson (@lha_fineartpainting). To book please email or...

Join the artist RANT - It gets SPICY.  In this episode, I respond to YOUR most frustrating aspects of being a working creative. Laugh, get mad & normalise some of the crappy aspects of being an artist!  Hold on for the BIG scandal that every artist fears!! Spoiler, copy-cats suck.  Subscribe & Follow me on Instagram @abbylee_artist

In this episode, we welcome Geelong based artist Rebecca Kate (Beck). We talk about her growth as an artist, the varied jobs she undertook before becoming a working artist. Bec chats us through her typical 'Day in the Life' and balances that with being a mum.  If you're an emerging artist this episode is FOR YOU!    To see more of Beck's work you can find her on Instagram @rebeccakateartist and www.rebeccakateartist.com  You can find my work at @abbylee_artist   

Meet witty Jane who LOVES coffee and photography. In this episode, Geelong Photographer, Jane Fitzgerald & I chat about her creative career. From living in china for eight years to her raw methods in street photography.  Relax, grab yourself a coffee and join us for a fun arty chat!  You can find Jane's work on Instagram @janecfitz, give her a follow!  You can find my artworks at @abbylee_artist or on my website www.abbyleeartist.com  

Want to grow your community network? In this episode, we chat about HOW to network as an Artist, an easy guide to grow your contacts & career. Be confident in your networking - I'll give you some casual ways to name drop your small business ... in a non-awkward way! The artist shout-out this week is the amazingly talented Anita Tango. You can find her work on Instagram @anitatangoart  To follow my Instagram you can find me @abbylee_artist    

Welcome back to Season 2 of the podcast - YAY! In this episode we catch up on lost months, say goodbye to our 2021 and welcome the artists we want to be in 2022. Together we unpack boundaries, manifest your ideal creative lifestyle and get excited for the new year.  Follow me on Instagram @abbylee_artist  To see my work visit www.abbyleeartist.com

Ever wonder why some people present more creative than others? Are you someone who says "I don't have a creative bone in my body" This episode chats about artist psychology and how creativity is a skill and mindful ability that CAN be improved. Brainpower baby! Artist shoutout goes to Steph Chapman, a Geelong artist who has a beautiful collaboration with the funky picnic ware business, Picnic Season (@picnic_season). Find Steph's art over on @stephchapmanart.  Follow my art page...

It's not all painting and coffee breaks, SPOILER ALERT: Artists have lots of tasks that we need to do for our business. This episode jumps into the many 'jobs' and errands that I have to complete for my creative business as an artist, event host and art coach.  This weeks artist shout out celebrates Jess Suljendic's new wholesale with The BLOCK SHOP. Absolutely amazing milestone for Jess and her wonderful artwork. You can find Jess Instagram here @js_creative_corner.  My Geelong go-to art...

Are you wanting to make sweet cashola' with your art, just not sure where to start? In this episode, I discuss some of the factors that I consider when pricing my artwork. I decline mates rates, better understand my target audience and celebrate that WE are the leaders in our own salary, we call the shots on each price tag.  The artist shoutout this week celebrates Liz Wickramasinghe with her solo exhibition 'Marshland Rise' now showcasing at the Boom Gallery in Geelong. You can find Liz's...

In this episode, I discuss how POWERFUL it can feel when you are proud of your work. Being proud of your work can come from various sources and that zing of excitement and joy has the energy to motivate you to create more! Get that power baby Artist Shoutout this week goes to Kate Marshall, you can find her Instagram here @fromthe_paintshed and www.fromthepaintshed.com.au  I also give a sneaky shout to @elizabethbellceramics who's work inspired the still life artwork that I am proud of! 

Are you constantly faced with rejection, the negative nancy saying NO to your work? Let's put those sucky feelings and self-doubt in the BIN! In this episode, I normalise rejection and open up about my big awkward rejections as an artist.  It's not a lost cause, I also drop some insight into how I move through rejection and keep on creating.  This weeks Artist shout out goes to the art handyman Benjamin Hoffman, give him a follow on @benjaminhoffman.artservices

Not sure how to set up your creative space? In this episode, I discuss my studio top tips, how to budget your space and what I have in my actual studio space.  This week's artist shout-out goes to the lovely Amy Gibbs, follow her on Instagram to see stunning pastel pieces @amygibbsdesign.  I also make credit to Caitie from @castletoncollective for the handmade ceramic palettes that I LOVE using.   

Welcome to the first episode of the Art of Painting Podcast. I begin by telling my story as a creative and what brought me to becoming a working artist.  You can follow my art business:  @abbylee_artist  https://www.abbyleeartist.com/