The Curious Creator

Jan 13 2023 5

Whether you're a new artist or long time professional, we all need support, encouragement (and a few laughs) on our creative journey. This podcast was created for the artist seeking inspiration, motivation and knowledge to become the confident thriving artist they've always wanted to be. Host Jane Monteith shares personal insights, past experiences, tips & tricks for creating great art, business advise for growing online, marketing strategies to sell art and more!

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Mapping out your art goals - strategies and planners for success in the year ahead.

Jan 13 2023 25 mins

Are you overwhelmed with thinking about all the things you need to get done or want to accomplish this year? In today's episode I share how you can effectively plan and map out your goals for the next 12 months. I also share 4 planners that can help you break down your goals in to bite sized chunks, making your goals more attainable.Get ready to take action and put your dreams

Marketing Without Money - Online strategies for growth and art sales

Dec 21 2022 42 mins

In today's episode we discuss online barriers for marketing ourselves on social media. A common misconception is that we need money in order to market effectively. This is not true. I still grow my business and generate sales organically. Certainly having a website is one expense you will have to consider as you grow but we dive into the basics on growing an audience and I sha

NFT's with Soul Curry Art - The Basics of NFT's, Art Ownership and Income.

Nov 19 2022 42 mins

NFT's may seem scary. Terminology like minting, smart contracts, Token ID's and blockchains can cause blank stares. Many artists shut down when they hear this topic because most don't understand NFT's and how they can be of benefit to us in more ways than one.I chat with Ishita Banerjee of @SoulCurryArt, a traditional artist who has taken the NFT art world by st

#5 Pricing and Selling Your Art - Insights & Examples for increasing sales with special guest, Maria Brophy

Sep 16 2022 45 mins

In today's episode I chat with Art Expert and Author, Maria Brophy, about pricing and selling artwork. Maria shares real life stories over the last 20 years, from managing her artist husband, Drew Brophy - selling his work, licensing, as well as some examples for pricing your art. All of which can be found in her book, Art Money Success.Even though Maria's full time job i

#4 The Role Of Video On Social Media And Do You Need It To Be Successful?

Sep 08 2022 19 mins

I'm no stranger to video. I've used it many times to grow my Instagram quickly in the past. There's no doubt that video is here to stay and it can rapidly increase your social media account following. In today's episode I discuss if it's really necessary in order to be successful. Certainly it's a great tool for reach and potential new followers but ho

5 Must Have Artist Books for Self Confidence, Creativity, Self Development and Business Growth

Aug 30 2022 15 mins

I've dusted off my bookshelf and selected 5 top 'Must Have' reads/resources to help you with artist self confidence, creativity, self development and business growth. No matter where you are in your current journey there's at least one book here to spark interest and intrigue. Scroll to the bottom for the show links to all 12 books.Episode Highlights:[5:00] And

#2 When It's Scary To Jump: How to move forward and grow as an artist and in your business.

Aug 23 2022 24 mins

Are you scared to make a decision that will help you move forward? It can be hard to take a leap but sometimes you have to do it if you want to grow into something better.In today's episode I share my story on how I got to this point in my artistic endeavours and how I'm still learning, growing and making mistakes. I also share 5 key points to help you take action and bui

The Curious Creator Trailer

Aug 15 2022 1 mins

Welcome to the official Trailer of The Curious Creator, hosted by Artist, Jane Monteith. Listen in to find out what's in store and how it will become your favourite go-to Podcast for artist growth, support, advise and more!Listeners save 20% off any of my available online courses with code CREATE at www.taelife.com/learn (for a limited time!)Join the newsletter at www.taelife.