Sonal Nathwani has always loved sketchbooks. When she was a little girl she filled them with fashion designs, today they are often brimming with flowers. Throughout her life, they have been her safe place.
Born in Africa to Indian parents, Sonal grew up in England, spent time studying art in Italy and now lives in Austria. While she has always loved art, when it came to a career choice she took the sensible option and became an accountant.
She never fully let go of her art dream though and after her youngest son was born, she made the decision to leave her career in finance and pursue her passion for painting.
In this conversation, Sonal talks about the importance of drawing, how she approaches her sketchbooks and the beautiful pressure of Instagram.
Find the show notes for this episode with all the links at https://www.laurahornart.com/thepodcast/88
Find Sonal on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sonaln/
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147. Social Media Struggles: Is Instagram Still the Best App for Artists?
146. Making Art Fun Again + Podcast Changes
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!
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