Painting Outside the Lines

Valerie van Kraaij & Rebecca Knörr
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Painting Outside the Lines is an art podcast for artists, creatives, and anyone who wants to build a creative career. Hosted by abstract artist Rebecca Knörr and abstract figurative artist Valerie van Kraaij, we share the real journey behind becoming a professional artist. We talk about art business, selling artwork, growing as an artist, social media for artists, Instagram growth, creative entrepreneurship, artist mindset, finding collectors, and building a sustainable art career. No gatekeeping — just honest conversations, practical tips & inspiration.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 3: Surviving Summer; finding balance and giving yourself grace.

    Summer holidays have a funny way of turning life upside down. The routines disappear, the to-do list somehow gets longer, the kids are home, work doesn’t stop, and suddenly you’re trying to be everything to everyone. Sound familiar? In this episode of Painting Outside the Lines, we’re talking honestly about surviving summer without losing yourself in the process. We chat about finding balance (or accepting that it sometimes doesn’t exist), letting go of perfection, working differently instead of harder, and why giving yourself a bit of grace might just be the most productive thing you do all summer. If you’re feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or wondering how everyone else seems to have it all together… this one’s for you. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that you’re doing better than you think. 🎧 Grab a cuppa (it might need two teabags), press play, and let’s survive summer together.

  2. 3d ago

    Episode 2: Just Start! How perfectionism is the enemy to starting your art business.

    We all start somewhere—and spoiler alert, none of us had it all figured out. In this episode of Painting Outside the Lines, we’re talking honestly about what it really takes to get an art business off the ground. From finding your confidence and making your first sale to pricing your work, showing up online, and getting past the fear of being visible, we’re sharing the things we wish someone had told us at the beginning. If you’ve been thinking, “I’d love to sell my art… but where on earth do I start?”—this episode is for you. No gatekeeping.No pretending it’s easy.Just honest advice, a few laughs, and plenty of encouragement to help you take that first step. 🎨 Whether you’re still painting at the kitchen table or you’re ready to turn your passion into a business, grab a cuppa and join us. Perfect for: aspiring artists, emerging artists, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to stop waiting and start building.

  3. Jul 19

    The Truth About Building an Art Career (Our First Episode)

    Welcome to Painting Outside the Lines — the podcast for artists who want to build a creative life and business without pretending to have it all figured out. We’re your hosts: 🎨 Rebecca Knörr – an abstract artist based in Germany, originally from England. 🎨 Valerie van Kraaij – an abstract figurative artist living in France, originally from the Netherlands. We’re both building our art businesses while working other jobs. We’re learning, experimenting, making mistakes, celebrating wins, and sharing the whole journey with you. No gatekeeping. No pretending. Just honest conversations about what it’s really like to build a life as an artist. On this podcast, we talk about: ​ Building an art business​ Growing on social media​ Selling artwork​ Finding collectors​ Creativity and mindset​ The ups and downs of being an artist​ Productivity, marketing, and everything in between If something works, we’ll tell you. If something doesn’t, we’ll tell you that too. Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or you’ve been making art for years, we hope you’ll feel inspired, encouraged, and reminded that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. ✨ New episodes every week (we hope 😅). Follow us here: Valerie van Kraaij Instagram: @messyartbyvalerie https://www.instagram.com/messyartbyvalerie Rebecca knörr Instagram: @artbyrebeccaknoerr https://www.instagram.com/artbyrebeccaknoerr If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share it with another artist. It really helps our channel grow and allows us to keep creating free content for artists around the world. Thanks for being here, and welcome to Painting Outside the Lines. Keywords: Art podcast, podcast for artists, art business, artist life, creative business, selling art, art marketing, Instagram for artists, how to become a professional artist, contemporary art, abstract artist, figurative artist, creativity, entrepreneurship, artist mindset.

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About

Painting Outside the Lines is an art podcast for artists, creatives, and anyone who wants to build a creative career. Hosted by abstract artist Rebecca Knörr and abstract figurative artist Valerie van Kraaij, we share the real journey behind becoming a professional artist. We talk about art business, selling artwork, growing as an artist, social media for artists, Instagram growth, creative entrepreneurship, artist mindset, finding collectors, and building a sustainable art career. No gatekeeping — just honest conversations, practical tips & inspiration.

Information

  • Creator
    Valerie van Kraaij & Rebecca Knörr
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Valerie van Kraaij & Rebecca Knörr
  • Show Website
    Painting Outside the Lines