Your Art Matters

Michelle Lloyd
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  • Visual Arts
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Hello! I am Michelle Lloyd founder of United ArtSpace, and I'm bringing you the Your Art Matters Podcast. I believe there is a place for everyone in the art world, and it is possible at any stage and any age to bring your creative passions alive. Every week, I will bring you a dose of inspiration, with thought-provoking and motivational conversation, so you can make art you love and turn what you love into a living. So together, let's get motivated, inspired and make art!

  1. 4d ago

    From Making to Teaching: Meet Two Artists Who Took the Leap

    Are you sitting on a teaching idea you haven't quite acted on yet? A year ago, Nicole was on a call with me wondering how to get her teaching off the ground. This week we got back together and I couldn't keep up with everything she had booked in. Vanessa's story is a different one - an artist who spent twenty five years teaching, burnt out completely, found her way back to her own practice, and is now creating something she actually loves. In today's episode, I chatted with Nicole and Vanessa, two artists from our community who've been on their own journey with teaching their art. They share what it actually looked like to get started, what they'd do differently, and the advice that's stuck with them. If you've been thinking about sharing your skills but aren't sure where to begin, this one will give you the push you need.   SIGN UP FOR TEACH YOUR ART TODAY Go from Idea to Income with our Teach Your Art bundle. There are lots of bonuses like what platform to use, how to film, how to create worksheets, how to sell, how to plan a lesson, how to make a healthy profit, legal advice and more! SIGN UP HERE: https://unitedartspace.myflodesk.com/tyacourse   ARTIST PROFILES: Nicole Gammie Website: https://www.nicolegammiedesigns.com.au/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnHJ62lxrAInZEh7SwyWTjyvCcBv-iDJvweuFj5JRM7ZLIdfiAEnT5agjvurM_aem_B1Q9TDaL81qY1gxxxdyKLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickygammie/ Vanessa Narbey Website: https://www.vanessanarbey.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnymu_BuR48fWg6jEv-HPoLYzdLUUWsut48a_P3rTx376ya9uZZAZkPWvPxLc_aem_NlInNbTrnscbexlmMVF2bQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vnarbeyart/

    From Making to Teaching: Meet Two Artists Who Took the Leap

  2. Jun 30

    How To Move Forwards When You Don't Know What You Want

    What do you do when you genuinely don't know what you want anymore? That's the question I've been sitting with for the last year. In today's episode, I walk through the exact process I used to move through that uncertainty, including why I had to focus on joy before I could find any clarity at all. I share what it looked like to hit a wall after ten years of running things the same way, the daily practice that helped shift my energy when everything felt heavy, and how saying things out loud before they made any sense led me to opportunities I never expected. This isn't a five step formula. It's an honest look at what it actually takes to move through limbo, and come out the other side with a clearer sense of where you're going.   LET'S HAVE A CHAT If you're in that confused, in between place right now, I'd love to know: what step are you stuck on? What do you do? Drop it in the comments or in our post below, I read every one. >> DROP A COMMENT ON OUR POST HERE

    How To Move Forwards When You Don't Know What You Want

  3. Jun 24

    You Don't Need To Be An Expert To Help People. Here's Why.

    YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN EXPERT TO HELP PEOPLE. HERE'S WHY. I've recorded close to three thousand talks over the last ten years.  And I still don't think of myself as a teacher. In today's episode, I'm talking about why, and how shifting from "teaching" to "creating experiences" has completely changed the way I build everything, from courses to community to the new project I'm starting this year. Join me on 13th July for a free masterclass where I break down the steps: from idea to income when it comes to teaching art and building experiences. You don't need any experience. We have resources to get your started today! Click the link to sign up: https://unitedartspace.myflodesk.com/tya

    You Don't Need To Be An Expert To Help People. Here's Why.

  4. Jun 16

    Sitting In The Uncomfortable And The Naughtiest Thing You've Done As A Child

    SITTING IN THE UNCOMFORTABLE MIXED WITH 'WHAT IS THE NAUGHTIEST THING YOU DID AS A CHILD? The last year has been turbulent. That's probably the most honest word for it. I've been running United ArtSpace for ten years, and for six of those years I had a repeatable system that just worked. Launches, events, rinse and repeat. But something was different. The online world changed. I changed. And for the last twelve months I've been sitting in this uncomfortable, uncharted place of not quite knowing what comes next. I know a lot of you are sitting in that same place right now. I see it across friends in business and artists too. And I just want to say if that's you, you're not alone and you're not broken. You're in the exploratory phase. The messy middle. The part that comes before things click back into place. In our Creative Way process, we call this the creative cycle. You start confused, you explore, you experiment and eventually, things start to take shape again. I'm very much in the exploring stage right now. Saying yes to things I wouldn't usually say yes to. Litter picking in my local community. A retreat. Working with corporates like Nestlé and Harrods on confidence and speaking. Things that feel a bit left field but keep pulling me back to the same thread: helping people grow confidence in themselves and their work. And slowly, that's shaping what Creative Living is becoming. Now. The Naughty Stories. I put the question out on socials and the response was something else. I asked, what is the naughtiest thing you have done as a child, listen to the responses in the podcast as they are FUNNY. If you want to share your story, click here: >> FACEBOOK  >> INSTAGRAM

    Sitting In The Uncomfortable And The Naughtiest Thing You've Done As A Child

  5. Jun 10

    Creative Reset Using Sound, Movement And Breath

    How much time do we spend trying to think our way back to our creativity? I've done it for years. Sitting with the question, turning it over, trying to figure out the next piece or why things feel stuck. And sometimes that works. But over the last eight months I've been doing something very different and the shift in my confidence, my ideas and the opportunities coming my way has honestly made me stop and pinch myself. In today's episode, I'm talking about sound, movement and breath, and how leaning into these has reset something in me I didn't even know needed resetting.   THE CREATIVE RESET RETREAT Join us for a two-day escape in the Shropshire Hills for artists and creatives. Think sound baths, breathwork, shamanic drumming, movement, and two full days away from the noise. 📅 26–27 September 2026 · Ludlow, Shropshire Click the link to learn more: https://unitedartspace.myflodesk.com/the-creative-reset-retreat

  6. May 12

    My Biggest Takeaway from Ceramic Art London

    CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, STORYTELLING AND THE POWERFUL ROLE CONNECTION PLAYS IN HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGE WITH ART This weekend, I spent a few days at Ceramic Art London and honestly, it was one of those experiences that stays with you long after you leave. For anyone who hasn't heard of it before, it's a huge ceramics show in London and such a brilliant event. I went with my friend Sharon, who exhibits there and creates the most beautiful figurative sculptures and fauns. There was something really powerful about being surrounded by artwork, conversations and people connecting so deeply with what they were seeing. It reminded me that creativity is never just about the finished piece - it's about the story behind it, the energy around it and the connections it creates along the way. And more than anything, it reminded me of the importance of simply showing up and being in the room. In this episode, I talk about creativity, confidence, storytelling and the powerful role connection plays in how people experience and engage with art. I also share some reflections from the weekend and why the stories behind your work matter more than you might think - there is a little task for you to do too.

    My Biggest Takeaway from Ceramic Art London

  7. May 5

    Supreme Self Confidence in Minutes

    HOW TO GET SUPREME SELF CONFIDENCE IN MINUTES Confidence wasn't always something I felt. There was a period in my life where I felt really anxious, especially around people, and even small moments could feel overwhelming. But I learned something back then, a simple technique, that changed me and I've carried it with me ever since. In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing that exact technique I've used to get supreme self-confidence!

    Supreme Self Confidence in Minutes

  8. Apr 7

    You Will Never Be an Artist - Let's Rewrite the Story

    "You will never be an artist." It's a strong statement. But for many people, it's not just a sentence - it's a belief that's slowly formed over time. From comparison. From doubt. From trying… and not feeling like it's enough. This is what I unpack in today's podcast episode.   Sign up to our FREE Kickstart Your Art event starting on 13th April - click here: https://unitedartspace.myflodesk.com/ksya

    You Will Never Be an Artist - Let's Rewrite the Story
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Hello! I am Michelle Lloyd founder of United ArtSpace, and I'm bringing you the Your Art Matters Podcast. I believe there is a place for everyone in the art world, and it is possible at any stage and any age to bring your creative passions alive. Every week, I will bring you a dose of inspiration, with thought-provoking and motivational conversation, so you can make art you love and turn what you love into a living. So together, let's get motivated, inspired and make art!

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  • Creator
    Michelle Lloyd
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 UnitedArtspace
  • Show Website
    Your Art Matters

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