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Artist friends chatting about the ups & downs of running a creative business. Sharing our experiences and advice with the creative community. Find us on Instagram and Youtube.
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Creative Catch Up Melanie Chadwick

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Artist friends chatting about the ups & downs of running a creative business. Sharing our experiences and advice with the creative community. Find us on Instagram and Youtube.
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    Our mistakes and failures

    Our mistakes and failures

    HELLO! Welcome to episode 8 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
    In this episode, we chat about our mistakes and failures and the times where things don't go to plan.
    We also hear from artist Sandi Hester who shares how mistakes impact her art practice.
    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/kriksisart
    Natasha https://www.natashanewtonshop.com/

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Marketing and building an audience

    Marketing and building an audience

    HELLO! Welcome to episode 7 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
    In 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/kriksisart
    Natasha https://www.natashanewton.com/
    Natasha's paint palette collab: https://deepdeeplight.com/product/mellow-days-cosy-nights/
    Use CODE deepdeepnatasha to get 10% off
    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

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Self taught vs Formal Education

    Self taught vs Formal Education

    Welcome to episode 6 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
    In 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.

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Inspiration

    Inspiration

    Welcome to episode 5 of season 3 of Creative Catch Up
    In 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.

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Creative Burnout

    Creative Burnout

    Welcome to episode 4 of our new season of Creative Catch Up
    In 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

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    • 1 hr
    Having a YouTube Channel

    Having a YouTube Channel

    Welcome to episode 3 of our new season of Creative Catch Up
    In 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

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    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

LuLu Gazelle ,

Season 3 Episode 8 is FANTASTIC. Love all

As an artist newly entering the market of selling, while experienced in life's wisdoms- this is possibly the best podcast I've ever listened to. I've made a couple immediate realizations of things that I've been more or less urged into that isn't really what I want to do. This podcast made it crystal clear. That's exactly what I've been feeling- while I want to sell, I don't enjoy this direction where im being encouraged to go with commissions. Thx. Every one of you covered something directly that I'm experiencing. And Sandi-- Sandi is a goddess !!!

HollyEatCake ,

Friendly, positive with lots of great information

A really wonderful podcast. Mel and Natasha share so much information in a positive, friendly way. I’m really enjoying listening to all their back episodes and am looking forward to the addition of Kriksis this season. 😊

Grady Music City ,

Insightful & Encouraging

Thanks for taking time to talk through this topic. Especially grateful for the kind and generous words about my bride! Well done!

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