MAKE SHARE GROW is a podcast about art-making and the creative process. I share the details of my painting process, the inspiration behind my art, the story of how I found my creative voice, my favorite art supplies, and more! Whether you’re a professional creative, someone who loves to create in your spare moments, or someone who’s just curious about this whole “art thing,” I hope there’s something inspiring here for you! —Julie Marriott
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It’s the final episode of Season 3! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: Photographing and naming my paintings Seeing progression and growth within this collection See images of The Rooted Deeply Collection HERE Thanks for joining me this week! xo, Julie @juliemarriottart juliemarriottart.com…
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39: Tips For Developing Your Artistic Voice
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Week 12 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: My advice for finding your unique style apart from the influence of other artists Mentioned in this episode: The Rooted Deeply Collection Video The Susan Nethercote Podcast Thanks for joining me this week! xo, Julie @juliemarriottart juliemarriottart…
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Week 11 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: Creating a marketing calendar for my upcoming collection launch My top tips for beginning painters Thanks for joining me this week! xo, Julie @juliemarriottart juliemarriottart.comBy Julie Marriott
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Week 10 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: Reflections on how this collection is looking as a whole Intentionally planning for growth in your art See images of this week's paintings HERE Mentioned in this episode: Art & Light Gallery Diane Kilgore Condon Thanks for joining me this week! xo, J…
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36: Balancing Harmony + Variety Within a Series
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Week 9 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: How much variety to include in a series Freedom vs. boundaries within a painting collection Observing energy levels throughout a project See images of this week's paintings HERE Mentioned in this episode: Kati Kleimola Listen to my interview with Kati…
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Week 8 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: How I work through a painting that feels stuck The importance of asking questions and staying curious about your work See images of this week's painting HERE Thanks for joining me this week! xo, Julie @juliemarriottart juliemarriottart.com…
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34: Telling the Story of My Art Through Video
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Week 7 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: How I use video to support a painting collection My favorite brands of acrylic paints Deciding canvas size and number for a series Mentioned in this episode: Liquitex Professional Acrylics Golden Acrylics Windsor & Newton Galeria Acrylics Nova Color A…
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Week 6 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: Batch working to maintain your creative flow Why it’s ok to love your own art Naming this painting collection! See images of this week's paintings HERE Mentioned in this episode: Frances Palmer’s book, Life In The Studio Thanks for joining me this wee…
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32: Q&A: Painting Collections + Color Palettes
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Week 5 of documenting my new painting collection! In this episode, we dive into a Q&A session about: How creating in a series is different than making stand-alone paintings Keeping a collection of work cohesive How I choose my color palettes See images of this week's painting HERE Thanks for chatting this week! xo, Julie @juliemarriottart juliemarr…
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Week 4 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: Learning to let go of how a painting looks Remembering to let intuition lead vs. trying to micromanage- again! Thinking through the message of this collection See images of this week's paintings HERE Mentioned in this episode: Video of me painting wit…
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30: Getting Out of My Comfort Zone With New Tools
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Week 3 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: My experience using the Catalyst Wedge tool for the first time How using new tools has opened up fresh approaches in my work Renegotiating what “finished” is in my paintings See images of this week's paintings HERE Mentioned in this episode: Catalyst …
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Week 2 of documenting my new painting collection! Some of the things we dive into in this episode: The balance between moving a painting forward without overworking it My review of using Golden’s fluid acrylics vs. their high flow acrylics Experiencing a shift in your artistic voice See images of this week's paintings HERE Mentioned in this episode…
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Week 1 of documenting my new painting collection! This week was all about establishing the first layers and textures on my canvas and creative PLAY. See images of this week's painting HERE Mentioned in this episode: Frances Palmer’s book, Life In The Studio Golden Fluid Acrylics and High Flow Acrylics Catalyst Wedge Tools ___ Follow Julie and Make …
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I'm back with Season 3 of the podcast! We take a look back at my art journey in 2020 and I share my plans for the podcast this season. ___ Follow Julie and Make Share Grow on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Visit Julie's website + shop: www.juliemarriottart.comBy Julie Marriott
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26: Q&A About Art, Motherhood + Creativity
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We’ve come to the final episode of Season 2 of the podcast! Today’s episode is a special Q&A show where I answer your questions about my art practice, business and life. I share some practical tips for how I fit art into my life as a mother, how I keep inspired while creating, my top suggestions for using Instagram for promoting your work, and more…
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Today’s episode is a little pep talk for those of you who love to create, but who struggle with the idea of calling yourself an artist. ___ Follow Julie and Make Share Grow on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.comBy Julie Marriott
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24: Mya Bessette on Her Abstract Landscape Paintings + Creative Process
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This week, I’m chatting with painter Mya Bessette. Mya creates beautiful abstract landscapes, many of which are inspired by the nature around her home in Bigfork, Montana. I love how expansive and atmospheric Mya’s paintings are - some of them are more moody and mysterious, and others are bursting with light and color. Her joy and enthusiasm for ar…
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In this episode, I’m talking about creating artwork in collections - how I define a collection, how I’ve used them to help me be more focused and productive in my art practice, plus some tips for getting started working in collections. ___ Follow Julie and Make Share Grow on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.com…
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22: Stefanie Bales on Her Ink Transfer Landscape Paintings + Creative Process
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This week, I’m chatting with painter Stefanie Bales. She lives and creates right here in San Diego, California, and I’ve loved getting to know her in person at our local Rising Tide meetups. Stefanie paints in several different mediums, but in this conversation we talk in detail about her gorgeous ink transfer paintings. These pieces are SO unique …
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Have you ever struggled with the question, “Does my art have to mean something?” In this episode, I share how I think about the meaning of my art, and how my art-making process fits into that. I talk about why I make art, how I’ve come to understand what it means to me over time, and why I’m fostering a rewarding making experience for myself. ___ F…
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20: Samantha Marett on Her Playful Abstract Paintings + Creative Process
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This week, I’m chatting with painter Samantha Marett of Samantha Louise Designs. Sam creates vibrant abstract paintings - some are full of dancing marks, playful colors and chunky textures. Others are more subtle and subdued with moody washes and glimmers of gold. Sam lives and paints here in San Diego, California, and she also shares her love for …
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In this episode, I share how I plan out my studio time and get things done! I also talk about what is working the best for me and what systems I want to change and refine in the new year. ___ Follow Julie and Make Share Grow on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.comBy Julie Marriott
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18: Juliet Meeks on Her Joyful Floral Paintings, Pattern Designs + Creative Process
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This week, I’m chatting with painter and surface pattern designer, Juliet Meeks. Juliet creates colorful, expressive floral paintings and patterns from her studio in New Orleans, Louisiana. She also shares her love of watercolor through several online painting classes on Skillshare. Her art is so energetic and joyful, and it always make me smile wh…
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17: 5 Creative Resources I’m Loving Right Now
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In this episode, I share five of the people, apps, podcasts and blogs that are inspiring me and helping me be more productive in my studio right now! Find the show notes for this episode here ___ Follow Julie and Make Share Grow on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.comBy Julie Marriott
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16: Lysa Jordan on Her Sweeping Abstract Paintings + Creative Process
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This week, I’m chatting with painter Lysa Jordan. She works from her live-in studio space in Montreal, Canada, which sounds like a total dream! Lysa creates gorgeous, sweeping abstract paintings full of layers of color and movement. Her work evokes the rushing energy of nature as well as inner emotional landscapes. As you listen, do yourself a favo…
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Let’s start an honest conversation art-making and fear. In this episode, I share the top three fears I’m personally dealing with at this point in my art practice. They’re a different set of fears than the ones I had when just beginning my art business 4 years ago - which just goes to show that no matter how far along the road we are, we all deal wi…
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14: Kati Kleimola on Her Colorful Floral Paintings + Creative Process
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This week, I’m so excited to have my very first guest on the show! Kati Kleimola is a painter, a wife and a mom of 5 living in Toledo, Ohio. Her colorful work encompasses still life, landscapes, animals and more, but it’s her signature floral paintings that caught my eye when I discovered her work. While you’re listening, go check out her art so yo…
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13: Studio Update: My Recent Triumphs and Struggles
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Welcome to Season 2 of Make Share Grow! In this episode I share what’s in store for this season of the podcast, along with some of the current triumphs and struggles I’m going through in my art practice. ___ Follow Julie and Make Share Grow on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.com…
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This is the final episode of Season 1! In this special Q&A show, I answer your questions about my art practice and business, from being a mom/artist, to keeping my acrylic paints from drying out, to using social media, and more! ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.com…
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In this episode I share all about my process of creating a painting from start to finish. I’m excited to talk about this because I know every painter works very differently. We each have developed a process that fulfills our unique needs and personalities as painters, and most of the time we break a whole bunch of “art school” rules along the way! …
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Today I share four lessons I’ve learned along my journey as a stay-at-home-mom who also has big dreams as a professional artist. ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.comBy Julie Marriott
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Today I share about how I’ve crafted my commission process: a specific series of steps that I walk through for each commission I take on. Crafting a system is a great way to build your confidence and expertise, as well as deliver a smooth experience for your client each and every time. Get the download for this episode here! ___ Follow Julie on Ins…
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This episode is all about my favorite art supplies that I use in my studio, from acrylic paints, to brushes and tools, to canvas and paper. Just as a warning, I get a bit deep into the details because I love geeking out over this stuff! Get the download for this episode here! ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.be…
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This is the third and final episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint. I share how I discover colors that speak to me and how important the feeling of freedom is in my painting process. ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.comBy Julie Marriott
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This is the second episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint. I talk all about why I love to use imperfect marks in my work as well as how I play with the overlap of the familiar and the magical in my paintings. ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.com…
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This is the first episode of a three-part series about the things that inspire me to paint. I share about my love of using bold contrasts and wild abundance in my floral paintings. ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.comBy Julie Marriott
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In this episode I share my definition of “voice,” how I found the freedom to explore my style, the importance of getting super-specific about what I love visually, and my 3 key takeaways from my journey of finding my artistic voice. Get the download for this episode here! ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensou…
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In this episode, I share all about my experience of doing a 30-day painting project, how my art developed, the importance of setting boundaries for a project like this, and why I think anyone could grow from a 30-day project of their own. ___ Follow Julie on Instagram: @juliemarriottart Music courtesy of www.bensound.com…
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2: 3 Big Lessons I Learned on My Art Journey
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In this episode, I share the story of the path I took to the art business I have today. I talk about my first online shop, how becoming a mom influenced my art business, experiences that helped me discover my painting style, along with three key lessons that helped move my work forward. Get the download for this episode here! ___ Follow Julie on In…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Make Share Grow podcast! Why start a podcast about art? Well, funny you should ask… In this episode, I share my thoughts behind why, as a visual artist, I chose to start a podcast. I talk about my inspiration behind the name Make Share Grow, why podcasts have played a big part in my art and business, and my …
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