How much value do you place on your creative time? Have you set things up in a way that makes it easy to jump right in? If you need some inspiration in this area, you’ll love my guest today. I am chatting with Sarah Simon!
Sarah is the designer, artist-illustrator and author at The Mint Gardener. Based in Seattle, Washington, Sarah creates and teaches lush watercolours inspired by the diverse variety of herbs, flowers and trees grown in her urban garden.
In this conversation, Sarah shares how it all began including the pivotal moments that lead her to start painting, set up her Etsy shop (The Mint Gardener) and focus on art full-time.
This brings up many interesting topics including the challenge of calling yourself an artist, how to recharge when art becomes a job and the value of getting creatively organised.
And of course, there are plenty of tips on how to get started with watercolour!
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/116
Find Janet on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themintgardener
Find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurahornart/
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162. Persist, Pivot, or Pack It In?
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160. How To Find Your Creative Flow Again After a Break
159. Nostalgic Musings: Rediscovering the Joy of Being an Artist
158. How Becoming More Relaxed Improves Art & Life (Season Finale)
157. 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Reels and What To Do Instead
156. Pinterest Mini Training: Get More Eyes on Your Creative Work!
155. Where Do You Feel the Most Friction in Your Creative Process?
154. Old Art: Should You Keep, Transform, or Set Free?
153. Making Time for Art and Protecting Your Creative Energy!
152. Creative Crossroads: Navigating Changes in Your Art Style and Focus
151. Should You Share Your Art Process Online? Exploring the Pros and Cons
150. Aim to Be Average! The Hidden Benefits of Mediocre Days
149. Does the Perfect Art Studio Exist? (We're back with a new podcast season!)
148. Establishing a Weekly Creative Schedule. A Game-Changer for Artists!
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