Show Notes
Okay. Phew. We did summer…and survived. Kids, families, holidays, down time… and now we have to find our footing again. Let’s get into some sort of routine, get our practice back, post on the socials, gather our harvest and display it to the world. Well, maybe just book in some rl events and get selling.
We’ve got this. Planners ready… Let’s go!
As a bonus, our wonderful editor (Ben Leverett-Jaques) collaborated with the rather amazing textile artist Sarah Joy Ford to provide a unique soundscape to accompany Sarah Joy’s exhibition “Rabbit” exploring childhood memories of favourite toys. At the beginning of this episode you’re invited to listen - as it’s binaural piece, do wear headphones.
Links and mentions:
Photo Credit: Unseen Studio on Unsplash
Louise Levine - Notion Planner for artists
Trello
Affordable Art Fair
Bonus: Sarah Joy Ford Textile Artist http://sarahjoyford.com
Sarah-Joy Ford - Insta
Rabbiting On... - RABBIT with Sarah Joy Ford by Leverett Jaques on SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/leverett-jaques/rabbit-with-sarah-joy-ford/s-Cujkny3bdVK
About the podcast
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life.
You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.
Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/
@karengeorgeart on instagram
Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/
@gaynorljart on instagram
Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig'
Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/
Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree
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