Welcome to this fresh look at Thriving Women Artist Podcast with your host, Ping He. In this episode, Ping is joined by watercolour artist and owner of Mitta Studio, Darya Mitta. In this wide ranging interview the ladies discuss everything from inspirations to motivation and time management to achieving success. So sit back and enjoy the first new look at what promises to be a great show.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Darya talks about her journey in the art world, from falling in love with painting at school, to working in design, and then taking the leap to follow her heart and become an artist.   Darya explains where she obtained her positive mindset and how reaffirming this on a daily basis helps her progress as an artist.  Darya and Ping talk about the importance of taking your work step by step and not to look for the end until it arrives.  The ladies discuss the importance of time management and balancing life and work commitments and share tips that you might find helpful. BEST MOMENTS “If you don’t think you are a genius, how will other people think it about you?” “Find your potential, because that is the part that is unlimited.” “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, you can always, always change them.” EPISODE LINKS Darya’s Website Darya’s Instagram ABOUT THE PODCAST A serious and fun podcast for female creatives hosted by Ping He, a happy artist from Amsterdam. This podcast will inspire you to make a living out of your art. Ping welcomes you to be part of this community of like-minded people. www.thrivingwomenartists.com www.instagram.com/twapodcast ABOUT THE HOST Ping He Ping is a watercolor artist. Her work is inspired by nature and her motherhood experience. She develops her greeting cards brand and teaches Botanical Illustration courses online and offline. www.pinghe.art [email protected]  www.instagram.com/pinghe.art