The Botany Works Artist Podcast Ping He

Summary:
This episode explores the brave decisions of individuals who have left their day jobs to pursue art full-time or to dedicate more time to their artistic growth. We’ll hear from artists who share their experiences, struggles, and victories, providing insight into the realities of making art a central part of their lives. Listen in as we discuss financial planning, managing imposter syndrome, and staying motivated.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
1.Making the Decision to Quit:
•Personal stories of artists who left their jobs to focus on art, including those who transitioned gradually and those making the leap all at once.
•Motivations behind the decision to quit, such as seeking fulfilment and dedicating more time to creative growth.
2.Planning for Financial Stability:
•The importance of having savings and a clear financial plan before quitting a job.
•Strategies for generating income from multiple sources, including art sales, commissions, freelance work, and small business ventures.
3.Daily Routine and Commitment:
•Developing a consistent daily schedule for art practice, including setting goals for hours of study and creation.
•Balancing art with other responsibilities and avoiding burnout.
4.Dealing with Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt:
•Understanding that imposter syndrome is a common experience among artists and ways to manage it.
•Practical tips for maintaining confidence and focusing on personal growth.
5.Exploring New Opportunities and Challenges:
•Participating in art challenges and community events like the Inchie Challenge to stay motivated and inspired.
•Examples of artists finding success through social media, workshops, and local events.
6.Reflecting on Past Jobs and Finding Fulfilment:
•Comparing the experience of working a traditional job with the freedom and challenges of pursuing art full-time.
•Personal reflections on the emotional and mental benefits of focusing on art, despite financial uncertainties.
7.Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Artists:
•Key takeaways from experienced artists on preparing to leave a job and pursue art.
•Encouragement and realistic expectations for those considering a similar path.
•Emphasising that progress and success in art come from dedication and passion, not just financial gain.
BEST MOMENTS
“You need to develop a consistent daily schedule for your art practice, including setting goals for hours of study and creation.”
“I am so glad that I made a decision to pursue this full-time artist career since November 2019. I cannot go back to work for somebody else anymore.”
By sharing these stories and insights, we hope to inspire and guide those considering a similar journey, providing practical advice and emotional support along the way.
ABOUT THE HOST
Ping He
A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.
From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition. 
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art 
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art
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This week Ping is here to discuss the theme of embracing the present to unlock future potential, using the metaphor of the Echinacea flower to illustrate resilience and healing. The episode highlights how distractions, such as notifications and overplanning, prevent people from enjoying the moment. The host shares personal anecdotes and strategies to cultivate presence, including mindfulness meditation and sensory awareness. The key takeaway is that finding joy in ordinary moments can lead to true peace and fulfillment.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Ping shares a method she has developed to improve her cultivating presence. One that is embracing the Present: Ping emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and not getting distracted by past regrets or future anxieties. Using Mindfulness and Meditation: Practicing mindfulness meditation helps to anchor oneself in the present moment, reducing distractions and enhancing awareness. As Ping explains, Sensory Awareness: Being mindful of one’s senses can act as a gateway to the present moment, enriching everyday experiences. Ping found ways to overcoming distractions: Setting boundaries and reducing chaos in daily life can help people enjoy the present more fully. Ping talks about finding Joy in Simple Things**: Ordinary moments, like making a cup of tea or sharing a smile with a stranger, can provide significant fulfillment.
BEST MOMENTS
"The world is moving fast and we are in a speed of light when every notification just like flash flooded on our screen."
"Presence isn't reserved for grandiose moments or special occasions. It can be found in the ordinary moments of everyday life."
"Being present is a radical act of self-love and self-care."
"Trust your instincts. You know when it's right. You have a gut feeling. And you are the best to judge yourself."
"Don't be afraid to live in this moment, live in the present. The past is already gone in history, and the future is not yet to come."
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.
It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.
Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Ping He
A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.
From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition.
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art

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We produce good work when we are happy doing it, but we produce our best work when we love doing it. However, we can’t always just drop everything and do what we love, and sometimes we must do things that we don’t even like. So how do we fall in love with everything to make our work the best it can be? In this episode, Ping shares her tried and tested practices for helping you to love what you do, create harmony in work life and consistently produce work that you are proud of. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What if you’re afraid to try something new? How do you overcome that and turn it into something you love? Using a practical example from her own life, Ping explains how you can turn something you want to do into something you love. Doing what you love requires an aspect of planning. Ping shares how making wish lists and setting your intentions for the day can help you in your steps toward achieving happiness. Sometimes you can’t get there on your own, by building your network, Ping explains, you can make it easier to achieve your goals and help others achieve theirs.  Making plans is one thing, but taking action to achieve them is what really matters. Ping breaks down her steps of creating and sustaining positive habits.
BEST MOMENTS
“Never make important decisions when you are tired. Sleep on it and rationalise with a clear head.”
“Fall in love with your clients, their work and their ideas, then you’ll find you produce work far beyond what you expected to produce.”
“You already give yourself responsibility for what you do, so start giving yourself credit as well. Positive self talk can enhance your feelings of satisfaction.” 
 
EPISODE LINKS
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ABOUT THE PODCAST
Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.
It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.
Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists. 
Botany Works Artist Instagram
ABOUT THE HOST
Ping He
A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.
From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition. 
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art 
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art

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In her 24 years as an artist, Ping has learned a great deal. Not only about her artistic abilities and practices, but also everything that informs her work and her approach to it. In this knowledge packed episode Ping is sharing the 10 most valuable lessons she has learned along the way. From being conscious of the moment, to understanding where you are in your career and learning to be proud of art, Ping has lived and learned it all, and is here to pass these gems of knowledge on to you. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The first thing you discover when you create art is that everyone has an opinion on your work. Ping talks about the importance of selecting your own council and having control over which opinions you listen to.Ping has learned over the years that you do your best work when you truly love an idea. She talks about how to find these projects and the best way to approach them.The creation of any artwork is a process and a journey, it’s not just about the final piece. Ping explains how embracing that journey and being aware of the steps you are taking will make you a better artist in the long run. Putting a financial value on your own work can be difficult. Most artists worry that they are charging too much or two little. Ping explains how she approaches this problem and how she has come to peace with her valuations.
BEST MOMENTS
“When you let your curiosity guide you, you will allow your fear to leave.”
“Your work matters, your voice can make a difference in the world.”
“Your art should be a reflection of your emotions and your soul.”
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.
It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.
Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists. 
Botany Works Artist Instagram
ABOUT THE HOST
Ping He
A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.
From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition. 
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art 
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art

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This week on the show Ping is answering an intriguing question she has received from one of her listeners, and a question that most new artists ask themselves - “I am an unknown artist, how can I become known and make a living from my art?” - Through sharing her own journey, the ups and downs that came along the way, and finally her success, Ping covers this topic in depth and reveals the secrets that will take you from a budding artist to full time professional.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Don’t jump to the end first! This is a mistake Ping sees a lot with new artists, they try to get straight into galleries and sell their art for big money, but this approach never works. Ping shares what she believes are the best first steps for an artist to take. How can you get where you want to go if you don’t know where that is? Ping talks about the importance of having a plan and knowing what type of art you want to create. Don’t expect people to come to you, you have to go to them too. Ping explains how building a network and advertising yourself in the right places can help you achieve your goals faster. A lot of artists find it difficult to charge for their work, but, as Ping explains, you have to separate the business side from the creative side otherwise you’ll just be a hobbyist. BEST MOMENTS
“You’re not just selling a piece of art, you’re selling your years of experience.”
“Like anything else, becoming a professional artist takes time, hard work and perseverance.” 
“If you want people to buy your art, you have to create it like it’s your business and not a hobby.”
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.
It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.
Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists. 
Botany Works Artist Instagram
ABOUT THE HOST
Ping He
A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.
From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition. 
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art 
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art

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This week Ping is here to talk about the importance of time management. Juggling being a mother, podcast host, artist and business owner, Ping knows everything there is to know about effective time management, but this learning only came through experience. In this episode, Ping shares her insights on time management, including some bad habits you might be guilty of and others that you just may not be aware of. She also shares her top tips on effective time management so that you can make the most of your day and reap the positive rewards on your career as well as your physical and mental health. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Ping shares a method she has developed to improve her time management. One that is centred around priorities and how asking yourself some hard questions might help you free up some time. Using basic tried and tested methods can help immensely with time management. As Ping explains, calendars, scheduling tools and diaries exist for a reason, and, if used correctly, can be extremely useful. Do you ever track your time during the day or do you always just find yourself running out of time. Ping started making notes on what she was actually doing during the day and the results shocked her. Ping talks about the importance of having good time management, not just on your career and work, but on your physical and mental health. BEST MOMENTS
“Everybody has the same twenty-four hours, so how can we learn from others and manage that time better?”
“Do you want to live to work, or work to live?”
“Find the task you want to do the least and do it first, this will help you feel a sense of achievement and help you realise that all your tasks are achievable.” 
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Botany Works Artist Podcast - a podcast created by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.
It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur herself, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.
Botany Works Artist Podcast promotes a community of artists supporting each other through exploration and process while equipping them with a professional toolkit to become successful and thriving artists. 
Botany Works Artist Instagram
ABOUT THE HOST
Ping He
A mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.
From developing a buzzworthy flower consultant business to running a home fragrance line, from self-publishing a stationery line selling in 180 stores in 18 countries to a creative mentor, Ping He is an example of how to make a successful career transition. 
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art 
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art

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