The Healthy Artist is a podcast that helps artists and creative practitioners build a resilient and aligned art practice. As practicing artists, Martha Lamont a...
What does it mean to be 'successful' as an artist? We hear so often that being 'full-time', making all our money from our creative work, or each piece being better than the last, is true creative success. But what if we've got that all wrong? In this episode Martha and Dan tackle four 'myths' on what it means to be a successful artist. Deconstructing ideas of perceived wealth, pushing against the toxic frame-works of the art world that limit access for many, and reframing success as an everyday 'habit', not a goal.
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What is a Healthy Artist? (Part 02)
What does it mean to live in line with your values as an artist? How does knowing your personal values shape the work you make and opportunities you aim for? In this episode we interview artist Dan Curtis, and hear his thoughts on aligning your creative practice with your value system. Not comparing your journey to others, as we navigate the many toxic spaces of the creative industries.
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What is a Healthy Artist? (Part 01)
How do I practice being a Healthy Artist? Is it even possible? In our first episode we hear from artist Martha Lamont about what she thinks it means to be a 'Heathy Artist'. We hear about letting go of the illusion of control in your art practice, working from where your nervous system is not on fire, and becoming stable enough to make and think clearly. Maintaining balance against the backdrop of art world challenges, toxic thought processes, and stress about financial success.
The Healthy Artist is a podcast that helps artists and creative practitioners build a resilient and aligned art practice. As practicing artists, Martha Lamont and Dan Curtis create a space to openly discuss the highs and lows, and the often unspoken challenges of being a contemporary artist. Alongside thier own reflections, Dan and Martha invite guests to open up conversations from across the art world. Navigating many of the toxic spaces of the creative world, with slowness, insight and humour, to give you tools to create a sustainable and fulfilling creative life.
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