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
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145. Juggling Art, Business and Family (Q&A Session)
144. How to Make an Income From Your Art - 5 Key Stages
143. Living a Well Rounded Creative Life
142. It's Okay To Feel Confused About Your Art
141. Showing Up & Embracing Your Personality
140. Starting New Work - Surface Prep, Studio Set-Up and Blank Canvas Jitters!
139. Proactive Ways to Reduce Stress & Tension
138. Redefining Success - What We Have Learned
137. Angela Terris - It's Never Too Late to Pivot and Change Your Path
136. Emmeline Webb - Taking Risks and Building Confidence Along the Way
135. Stefanie Stark - Healthy Ways to Deal with Rejection and Failure
134. Simone Linehan - Letting Go of People-Pleasing and Making Authentic Art
133. Kiala Givehand - Growing a Creative Business That Feeds Your Soul
132. Jenny Grant - The Creative Power of Feelings
131. Leana Fischer - Turning Your Art Practice Into a Sustainable Business
130. Helen Hallows - Valuing Your Work, Wisdom and Well-Being
129. Christina Kwan - Finding Your Sense of Self as an Artist
128. Know Your Limits. Busy vs. Not Busy Enough!
127. Turning Things Around and Tapping Into Positivity
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