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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125. Balancing Making Art with Running a Business
124. What Makes an Artist Stand Out From the Crowd?
123. Richie's Q&A - Making videos, taking photos + coping with Laura!!
122. Efficiency - How Important is it for Artists?
121. Setting Up a Small Art Space + Storage Ideas
120. The Challenge of Creating an Art Challenge!
119. Sketchbook Supplies - Tips and Tools to Get You Started!
118. How to Overcome Sketchbook Anxiety
117. Getting Started is the Hardest Part!
115. Plan Your Creative Year + Trello Tips
114. We Finally Moved into Our New Home!
113. Janet Skates - Becoming Confident and Secure in Your Creative Expression
112. A Helpful Guide to Selling Art Online
111. Roben-Marie Smith - Making the Most of Technology as an Artist
110. Tips for Painting a Series + Moving House Update!
109. Lesley Grainger - Finding Freedom in Your Art
108. How to Find Your Style When You Love Too Many Things
107. Carrie Schmitt - On Writing Books and Manifesting Your Creative Dreams
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