Creative Catch Up
Melanie Chadwick
Artist friends chatting about the ups & downs of running a creative business. Sharing our experiences and advice with the creative community. Find us on Instagram and Youtube.
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Marketing and building an audience
Creative Catch Up
11/02/23 • 76 min
HELLO! Welcome to episode 7 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
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/
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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:
Until next time Stay Creative!
Creative Catch Up Crew xxx
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Your questions answered
Creative Catch Up
08/26/20 • 54 min
Welcome to episode 10 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 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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New Beginnings
Creative Catch Up
03/31/23 • 65 min
Welcome to a new season of Creative Catch Up
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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We answer your questions
Creative Catch Up
03/03/21 • 39 min
Hi listeners,
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
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Enjoy the break,
and we'll be back for Season 3!
Stay positive, stay creative
Mel and Natasha
xx
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Running workshops
Creative Catch Up
08/12/20 • 38 min
Welcome to episode 8 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 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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Self taught vs Formal Education
Creative Catch Up
09/30/23 • 74 min
Welcome to episode 6 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
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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Our mistakes and failures
Creative Catch Up
12/01/23 • 72 min
HELLO! Welcome to episode 8 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
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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Inspiration
Creative Catch Up
07/31/23 • 67 min
Welcome to episode 5 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
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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Creative Burnout
Creative Catch Up
06/30/23 • 60 min
Welcome to episode 4 of our new season of Creative Catch Up
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:
Until next time Stay Creative!
Creative Catch Up Crew xxx
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Creating in a pandemic
Creative Catch Up
01/20/21 • 29 min
Hello! In today's podcast we chat about all the things that have changed for our art practice and business since the beginning of the pandemic.
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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FAQ
How many episodes does Creative Catch Up have?
Creative Catch Up currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does Creative Catch Up cover?
The podcast is about Fine Art, Artist, Creative, Podcasts, Arts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Creative Catch Up?
The episode title 'Marketing and building an audience' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Creative Catch Up?
The average episode length on Creative Catch Up is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Creative Catch Up released?
Episodes of Creative Catch Up are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Creative Catch Up?
The first episode of Creative Catch Up was released on Jun 16, 2020.
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