Creative Catch Up

HELLO! Welcome to episode 7 of season 3 of Creative Catch UpIn this episode, we chat about marketing and building an audience. We’ll be sharing our marketing experiences, and ways in which we have built up an audience.We also hear from marketing enthusiast Tom Ross, CEO of Design Cuts and he shares all his best advice to help artists market themselves.So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.Our Shop Links:Mel https://www.melaniechadwick.co.uk/Kriksis https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/kriksisartNatasha https://www.natashanewton.com/Natasha's paint palette collab: https://deepdeeplight.com/product/mellow-days-cosy-nights/Use CODE deepdeepnatasha to get 10% offDon't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup. FInd our channels here:  @MelanieChadwick   @NatashaNewtonArt   @kriksis  Until next time Stay Creative!Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

Welcome to episode 6 of season 3 of Creative Catch UpIn this episode, we chat about whether or not you need a formal education to make it as a successful illustrator and artist. We’ll be sharing our experiences, the pros and cons and the bearing it has had on our own art careers.So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.The creative catchup crew will have their first joint exhibition at Coast, Colour, Canvas gallery at Roskilly farm on the Lizard Peninsula 7th-13th October. If you're in the area come and visit them open daily 11-4pm.Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

Welcome to episode 5 of season 3 of Creative Catch UpIn this episode, we chat about what inspires us- whether that's books, movies, art supplies, music or the environment around us. Listen in to find out what lifts and motivates us.So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.The creative catchup crew will be taking a break from recording during August whilst also getting ready for our first joint exhibition at Coast, Colour, Canvas gallery at Roskilly farm on the Lizard Peninsula in the Autumn but we will be back with a new episode October 1st. Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

Welcome to episode 4 of our new season of Creative Catch UpIn this episode, we chat about creative burnout and share our experiences.We also share the exciting news that we will be having a group exhibition in October 7th-13th in Cornwall. If you'd like to visit us in person be sure to come along. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup. Find our channels here:  @MelanieChadwick   @NatashaNewtonArt   @kriksis  Until next time Stay Creative!Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

Welcome to episode 3 of our new season of Creative Catch UpIn this episode, we chat in depth about having a Youtube channel- the pros, cons, how much we earn and how it has impacted our art practice.If you're thinking of starting a channel then this is the one to listen to!We also have guest artist  @SarahBurnsStudio  and she shares with us her journey of having a Youtube Channel.So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want.Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup.FInd our channels here: @MelanieChadwick  @NatashaNewtonArt  @kriksis Until next time Stay Creative!Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

In this episode, we chat about participating in art challenges and whether or not they are beneficial to our art practice.We also have a general catch-up chit-chat and find out what's been going on the last few weeks.We also have a special guest  @KatieMoody  she shares with us her experiences of following art challenges.So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section on Youtube or on our IG account @creative.catchup.

Welcome to a new season of Creative Catch UpIn this episode, we share some exciting news and update you on our plans for the podcast.We also have a general catch-up chit-chat and find out what's been going on the last 2 years since we've been gone. So pop us on in the background, grab your favourite beverage and we'll keep you company for the next hour whilst you work on whatever you want to.Don't forget to submit your questions- you can do so through the comment section here or on our IG account @creative.catchup. LINKS:Mel's Course: https://melaniechadwick.teachable.com/p/sketching-on-locationNatasha's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/natashanewtonartKriksis's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kriksisUntil next time Stay Creative!Creative Catch Up Crew xxx

Hi listeners,This is the episode where we answer your questions- it's our final episode for season 2!Links:Mel's Domestika course: https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/2008-illustrated-recipes-making-delicious-art/melanie_chadwickThe Illustrator's Guide to Law and Business Practice: https://amzn.to/3sGWEDHIf you've enjoyed listening to our podcast please do consider leaving us a positive review over on Apple podcasts,it really helps our small podcast be seen by others just like you. Enjoy the break,and we'll be back for Season 3!Stay positive, stay creativeMel and Natashaxx