Fail Like An Artist
Phoebe Gander & Julie Battisti
A podcast discussing all the ways we’ve failed as artists - with insights, advice & humour. Each episode we discuss a failure & what we learnt from it
Released weekly on a Tuesday and Saturday
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Unravelling Perfectionism - Part 1
Fail Like An Artist
07/02/23 • 45 min
This week Julie discusses how lucky she feels to love her job, her impending photoshoot and her struggle with writing a newsletter. Phoebe is sick of the rain, feeling likes she’s failing at remembering important things and has finally sent off an important parcel of artwork. She has been procrastinating, which leads them into this week’s topic of perfectionism. What is perfectionism and how does it show up for them both? Do they even consider themselves perfectionists?
FLAAP also now has a Facebook group ‘Fail Like An Artist Group’ so please click on the link and sign up, think of it as a place to connect with other FLAAPers, share your issues and wins! If you are interested in helping us moderate the group please drop us an email [email protected]
Mentioned:
The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast: Perfectionism with Jennifer Kemp
The Imperfects: Dr Emily - Curb Your Perfectionism
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Positivity during difficult times
Fail Like An Artist
06/25/23 • 65 min
In this episode we delve into the topic of positivity, after a listener asked if we would consider changing the podcast title to something more ‘positive’. Julie and Phoebe chat about their thoughts on this idea, and why they decided to use the word ‘fail’ in the podtcast title in the first place. This leads them into a deeper dive into the concept of positivity. It’s not always easy to stay positive when life throws you lemons, (and you’re out of gin and your tonic has gone flat) sometimes you don’t want to ‘smile’ and put on a brave face. So what else can we do? They reflect on how they turn difficult situations around - using analogies about marigolds and onions...
Mentioned:
Ben Howard interview with Jo Whiley Radio2
Ben Howard interview in the Gaurdian
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/marigolds/
plus more links and show notes over at our substack
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Podcast Website:
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Juggling porridge & listener Q's
Fail Like An Artist
06/18/23 • 74 min
This week on the pod Julie’s household has been hit by yet another bout of illness, causing her to fret over more missed studio time. Phoebe debriefs Julie on how her first ‘Sip and Paint’ art workshop went... and it brings up some profound realisations about why she has avoided teaching for so long. Julie realised she may now not be able to complete as many artworks for her exhibition, but shares a podcast she listened to that had a positive impact on the way she viewed this - realising that its only her that cares about the number of artworks, and the importance of enjoying the process rather than becoming stressed over a fixed outcome. Then they move on to answering listener questions, and share their advice on topics ranging from studio lighting and creating engaging instagram posts, to overcoming creative block and getting over the fear of getting crickets when you share your work.
Enjoy!
PG & JB xx
Mentioned:
Preview app for planning Instagram posts
Low Toxic Painting information:
Green Guide for Artists (book)
Non- Toxic oil painting mediums and oil varnishes- Jackson’s blog
Less toxic brush cleaning method- Jackson’s blog
Oil Painting without solvents - Sophie Ploeg
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Navigating Comparison & Competitiveness as Artists
Fail Like An Artist
08/28/23 • 53 min
This week on the pod we discuss the tricky subject of comparison and competitiveness. We both admit to having these feelings especially during recent times when sales have been slower, and talk openly about how it makes us feel, and how we manage things when the green eyed monster inevitably does show up. We both realise that it is completely normal to feel a level of competitiveness and comparison, and it’s not about trying to quash that, but it’s what we do with those feelings that matters. We share personal anecdotes highlighting times when we’ve caught ourselves comparing, feeling jealous when we see fellow artists succeed, and how feelings of envy can actually be signposts towards growth. We chat about the negative impact of using others’ success as a metric to compare ourselves to, how to manage social media and stop the doom scroll... and how it’s far better to lean into community rather than see others as competition.
So if you’ve ever compared yourself to other artists and feelings of scarcity are creeping in, you’re not alone! This episode is one for you.
PG & JB xx
Mentioned:
How To Fail with Elizabeth Day & Brene Brown
Woo-woo podcast (Very Vedic -Competitiveness, Social Media & The Status Trap)
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Evolving your art style
Fail Like An Artist
09/11/23 • 73 min
This week we revisit the topic of art style. We dig into the difference between style and genre and discuss how our art styles have emerged, and where they continue to evolve. We discuss the pros and cons of wanting to try ‘everything’ and how some people seem to display a style from the get-go. Julie talks through the differences between her two styles of painting, but doesn’t want to be pigeonholed, and Phoebe shares her S.T.Y.L.E acronym that explains how her style is evolving and what things she’s let go of in order to grow. We realise that a style is not a thing that you arrive at but a continually evolving process!
Mentioned in the show:
Creative Pep Talk (Andy J Pizza) episodes on style:
Phoebe’s colour mixing course “The Key To Colour Mixing” - 20% off with code ‘spring20’
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Artist, interrupted
Fail Like An Artist
09/07/23 • 30 min
A catch up on our weeks so far! We celebrate hitting 100k downloads and discuss some of our fails and wins, similarities and differences this week.
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You Asked, We Answered!
Fail Like An Artist
09/04/23 • 49 min
This week we thought we’d try something new, so as the title suggests we asked the listeners to throw some questions at us. From our favouring artists to our favourite colours, there’s hopefully something of interest for you to listen to as we witter on... Full disclosure, we asked for questions aimed specifically at either of us but ended up just having a big ol’ pile that we picked randomly from. So sorry if we asked the wrong question to the wrong person, or if we didn’t manage to get to your question, we might just have to do another Q&A episode down the track! Keep the questions and fails coming, you can DM us a voice note @faillikeanartist on instagram and we might just play it out on the pod - Imagine that!
Mentioned in the show:
None of these are sponsored ( I mean, we wouldn’t say no if any of you are reading this!)
‘Read this book if you want to take great photographs” Henry Carroll
Gamblin Ground here
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Anxiety, success and having a ‘fwobble’
Fail Like An Artist
05/21/23 • 71 min
In this week’s episode Phoebe shares her ‘panic and the pizzeria’ and her decision to change her ‘word’ of the year. She talks about how this year she has felt like she has been on the backfoot and talks about the anxiety that she's been struggling with because of this. Julie lets us know how she got on at her first ‘artist meet-up’ social event, wonders whether she’s been taking photos illegally and reveals a solution to her hunt for pliers! She shares that she's feeling time pressured to be able to adhere to her own deadline, especially with a holiday looming - will she be able to relax??!
They both delve into the idea of success and what this means to them. What is the difference between pride and success? And why can’t Julie say she’s successful!? It's a tricky topic and it brings up some interesting thoughts and feelings!
Visit the Fail Like An Artist newsletter for the full list of recommendations from this weeks episode- too many to fit in the show notes!
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JB & PG xx
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AI & Art - Is it Intelligence or Insanity?
Fail Like An Artist
05/14/23 • 70 min
In this episode Phoebe and Julie open the can of worms that is AI in art. They discuss this rapidly evolving new technology and its impact in the art world. And what a messy can of worms it is! They acknowledge that with this landscape changing so rapidly, the information they share may well be out of date very quickly. They try to keep the conversation neutral however it does occasionally swerve into their own personal opinions...
They (do their best to) answer listener questions about the use of AI in art and also the concerns over copyright, how AI image generators collect their data via ‘scraping’ and the potential risks this poses to artists. Also what impact the use of AI might have to those artists who create digital or graphic design work. They acknowledge that AI can have many benefits to artists such as short cutting some mundane creative processes, or how easy it can be to create ‘original’ source images, and how text AI generators can help those who struggle with writing. They also touch on the ethical and environmental implications around AI and talk about the need for development of regulations around the creation of AI art.
We may or may not end the show with Phoebe rapping a “Fail Like An Artist” rap created by ChatGPT...
Visit the Fail Like An Artist newsletter for the full list of recommendations from this weeks episode- too many to fit in the show notes!
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JB & PG xx
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From art burnout to balance
Fail Like An Artist
07/22/24 • 51 min
Whoop we made an episode!! After a long hiatus, Julie & Phoebe discuss the challenges they've faced in balancing art, life, and other responsibilities. We reflect on the difficulties of staying connected and maintaining a creative practice amidst busy schedules and personal obstacles. Despite these challenges, Phoebe talks about recent efforts to carve out studio time, the emotional rollercoaster of feeling like an artist, the pressure of social media, and the small victories in reconnecting with their artistic identities. Julie talks about her new podcast, "The Creative Kind," and how it offers a different perspective by interviewing other artists. They also touch on the importance of community and support, highlighting how connecting with others facing similar struggles can be validating and motivating.
You can find some of Phoebe’s new artworks here:
You can find Julie’s new podcast “The Creative Kind” here on Apple and here on Spotify
Follow us @faillikeanartist for more updates!
Visit the Fail Like An Artist newsletter for the full list of recommendations each week
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And remember... keep failing!
JB & PG xx
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FAQ
How many episodes does Fail Like An Artist have?
Fail Like An Artist currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Fail Like An Artist cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Artist, Art, Visual Arts, Podcasts, New Zealand, Arts and Crafts.
What is the most popular episode on Fail Like An Artist?
The episode title 'Reflecting Back On The Year' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Fail Like An Artist?
The average episode length on Fail Like An Artist is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Fail Like An Artist released?
Episodes of Fail Like An Artist are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Fail Like An Artist?
The first episode of Fail Like An Artist was released on Dec 15, 2022.
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