The Creative Kind
Julie Battisti
109 episodes
The Creative Kind is a visual arts podcast built around listener questions, explored with artists and art professionals. An artist-led conversation that goes into the grey areas of visual art and the creative life.
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Q&A with Amber Creswell Bell
In this episode of The Creative Kind I’m joined by curator, writer and arts mentor Amber Creswell Bell. During the year I have been collecting a whole lot of questions from listeners, so in this Q&A epsiode, we cover a…
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The Art of Being an Emerging Artist with Joshua Brew
In today’s episode I'm talking with Joshua Brew, an Australian artist working on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja country in Perth. Joshua explores contemporary masculinity in his graphite drawings. His practice looks at…
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Q&A with Sarah Birtles & Rachael Parsons
This week I'm joined by two returning guests, Sarah Birtles and Rachael Parsons, who answered questions that have come in from listeners over the past year. Sarah is an art dealer and director of Sarah Birtles Gallery,…
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Change, Risk and New Beginnings with Anita Phillips
Anita Phillips is a West Australian landscape painter raised on a Wheatbelt farm, who spent close to four decades as a home economics teacher before painting became her full-time focus. In this conversation she talks…
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Changing Direction with Amy Stapleton
In this episode I talked with Amy Stapleton about changing direction in her art practice. Amy has moved from painting gum trees and landscapes towards more abstract and experimental work. We discuss the difficulty of…
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Mentoring with Laura Brinin
Laura Brinin is back on the podcast, and today we're talking about mentoring. Laura is a curator and arts administrator, and one half of Side Gallery in Brisbane, and she also works at a university art gallery and does…
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What Does it Mean to Represent an Artist - With Nick Smith
This week I chat with Nick Smith, founder and director of N. Smith Gallery in Sydney to talk about what gallery representation looks like; What does a gallery really do? How do they decide who to work with? And what…
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Copy That: Rachael Parsons on copying in Art, copyright & AI
In this episode I sit down with Rachael Parsons, Director of the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM), to talk about copying and copyright in visual art. We trace copying's long history as a teaching tool and talk…
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The 100 Day Project with Amanda Billing
In this episode, I'm joined once again by Amanda Billing, who has completed several 100 Day Projects over the years. This time, she reflects on what happened when she spent 100 consecutive days working with clay, why…
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Art Friendships with Sam Michelle & Debbie Mackenzie
Sam Michelle and Deb McKenzie met more then a decade ago when they were both given studios in a shared space through their framer. What started as five or six days a week working alongside each other quietly became one…
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Inside the Affordable Art Fair with Georgia Huestis
Most artists know the Affordable Art Fair exists. What it's actually like to be there as an artist, on the floor, in the booth, talking to strangers about your work for four days straight, is a different story. Georgia…
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When the Viewer Becomes Part of the Work- with Harriet Schwarzrock
What if standing in front of a work of art actually changed it? That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Harriet Schwarzrock, an Australian glass artist who captures plasma inside blown glass vessels…
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Art Without a Commercial Outcome with Lucy Hersey
Today on The Creative Kind, I’m talking to artist Lucy Hersey, who lives and works in South Gippsland, Victoria, creating paintings made from earth pigments she gathers and processes by hand. Lucy’s work is deeply…
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Changing Direction with Petrina Jose & Jasmine Kroeze
In this episode of The Creative Kind, I’m joined by Jasmine Kroeze and Petrina Jose for a conversation about pivoting, what it really looks like to change direction creatively, professionally, and personally. We talk…
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Inside a Shared Studio Space with Sunny Studios creatives Rach Mayne, Julia Fowler and Hannah Radford
In this episode, I'm joined by three of the women behind Sunny Studios: painter Rachael Mayne, artist Hannah Radford, and interior stylist Julia Fowler, to talk about what it really looks and feels like to build and…
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Critique And The Inner Critic with Col Mac
This week I'm talking to Col Mac, a Brisbane-based interdisciplinary artist whose practice is grounded in painting but regularly extends into text, sculpture, and installation. His work explores time, place, memory,…
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Building a Body of Work With Wendy Marinich
In this episode, I'm joined by West Australian painter Wendy Marinich. We discuss what it actually looks like to build a body of work when you're in the middle of figuring it all out. Wendy came to painting a few years…
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Creative Strategy with Kass and Lauren Hernandez from Crossing Threads
Today I'm talking with sisters Kass and Lauren Hernandez, the fibre artists behind Crossing Threads. This was an interesting conversation about what creative strategy actually looks like in practice; the real, week to…
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Q&A with Sophie Vander from Curatorial+Co
Sophie Vander is back, and this time we're going straight to your questions. Since Sophie's first appearance on the podcast back in August 2024, I have had a lot of follow up questions come in- it seems you had so much…
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Critique and the Inner Critic with Alyssa Monks
In this episode I’m talking with painter Alyssa Monks about how feedback, both internal and external, shapes an artist’s work and confidence. We explore what kinds of critique have helped her over her career and how…
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Making Work in Overwhelming Times with Diana Weymar
In this episode, I’m joined by artist and writer Diana Weymar, whose practice involves textiles, language, and collective participation. Diana is best known for the Tiny Pricks Project, an ongoing body of embroidered…
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Building a Body of Work with Debbie Mackenzie
In this episode, I’m joined by landscape painter Debbie Mackenzie, who lives and works on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Debbie shares how her paintings grow out of the places she spends time in, and how her ideas…
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What Matters (and What Doesn’t) for Artists in 2026 with Amber Creswell Bell
In this episode, I’m joined by Sydney based curator, writer, and artist mentor Amber Creswell Bell to talk about what it really means to be an artist right now, particularly in a slower market. Amber brings a broad…
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Creative Workshops with Hannah Jensen Fox & Fleur Woods
n this episode of The Creative Kind, I sit down with artists Fleur Woods and Hannah Jensen Fox to talk about the impact and significance of art workshops. Fleur, a fiber artist and paint carver Hannah, share their…
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The Artworks That Stayed With Us- 2025
To mark the end of the year, I asked past guests of The Creative Kind to share one artwork that stayed with them in 2025. Something that made them pause, something that lingered. What came back were personal…
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Experimenting! an end of season discussion with Laura Brinin, Robyn Rich, Jenni Stringleman, Kate Owen, Ashley Longshore & Salma Price-Nell
In this episode, we explore the theme of experimenting and how it shows up across different art practices and life stages. Featuring returning guests Laura Brinin, Robyn Rich, Jenni Stringleman, Kate Owen, Ashley…
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Making Art in a Tough Market with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein (Jerry Gogosian)
In today’s episode, I’m talking with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, the mind behind Jerry Gogosian, about the current state of the art market and the realities artists are facing right now. We discuss the recent market…
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Art & Confidence with Ashley Longshore
In this episode of the Creative Kind, I’m joined by New York-based mixed media artist Ashley Longshore. Known for her larger-than-life personality and equally bold pop-infused paintings, Ashley’s work collides…
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Art & Chronic Illness with Robyn Rich
In this episode I’m talking to Melbourne based miniatures artist Robyn Rich, whose work captures intimate, tiny worlds in reused and recycled objects. We talk about what it’s like to create art while living with…
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Art through Illness with Jenni Stringleman
In this episode, I sit down with Jenni Stringleman and Frank Gordon to talk about painting, illness, and the practical realities that shape an artist’s work. Jenni shares how her ovarian cancer was discovered, and how…
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Finding your Market with Kate Owen
In this episode I speak with Kate Owen about the process of finding your market as an artist. Kate shares how trial and error has shaped her approach, from choosing the right galleries to refining the way she…
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Finding the Right Gallery with Laura Brinin
In this episode of The Creative Kind I speak with Laura Brinin from Side Gallery in Brisbane, who also works at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Laura shares insights into what it really means to approach a…
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Art and Parenting with Salma Price-Nell
In this episode I chat to Salma Price- Nell, also known as the Salsa Creative. Salma is a UK-based Cape Malay, South African artist and parent. We delve into the challenges and intersections of motherhood and…
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Painting & Parenting with Cindy Rizza
In this episode I talk with artist Cindy Rizza about the realities of having a creative career while parenting. We cover how becoming a mother shifted her perspective on time, discipline, and the need to treat her…
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Artists and Social Media with Danielle Krysa & Alexis Mixter
In this episode I chat to Danielle Krysa from The Jealous Curator and artist Alexis Mixter about the shifting landscape of how artists share their work and connect with audiences. Danielle has built a big and engaged…
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Conversations En Plein Air with Carly Le Cerf and Johnny K
What does it really mean to take your painting practice outside? In this episode I’m joined again by Australian artists Johnny K and Carly Le Cerf to talk about the realities of working en plein air - from capturing a…
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Taking breaks with Anna Gibbs, Michael Fox & Brandi Salmon
In this episode we dive into the topic of taking breaks, exploring the 'whens,' 'whys,' and 'hows' of stepping away from work. Joined by returning guests Anna Gibbs, Michael Fox, and Brandy Salmon, we discuss various…
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Taking Breaks with Laura Brandon, Sally Bulling & Maria Stoljar
This podcast episode discusses taking breaks. This season's guests Laura Brandon, Sally Bulling, and Maria Stoljar share their different perspectives & experiences, including the differences between planned and…
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Your Creative Questions Wanted for the End of Year Episode
Hey art lovers, I'm putting together a special end of year episode of the Creative Kind, and I would love your input! For this one, I'm thinking about hosting a Q&A. So if you've got a question for a gallerist or…
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Commissions with Brandi Salmon
In this episode, I chat with Brandi Salmon, a Wiradjuri and Tongan artist based in Lutruwita Tasmania about commissions. We talk about the ups and downs of working on commissions, from pricing and client expectations…
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Commissions with Sally Bulling
In this episode I’m talking about commissions with NZ artist Sally Bulling, who specialises in mirror paintings incorporating a variety of materials like paint, resin, and stickers. We discuss the delicate balance…
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Tax & Accounting for Artists with Michael Fox
In this episode of The Creative Kind, I talk with Michael Fox, an experienced Australian arts accountant and director of Fox Galleries, about tax and accounting issues specifically for artists. We discuss the…
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Opportunities Beyond the Gallery Wall with Laura Brandon
In this episode of The Creative Kind, I speak with Sydney-based art consultant and educator Laura Brandon about artist opportunities beyond the gallery wall. With over 20 years of experience across public art,…
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Can Art Inspire Change? With Anna Gibbs
This week I’m joined by British-born, New Zealand-based artist Anna Gibbs, whose detailed oil paintings of native birds draw attention not just for their beauty but for what they represent — a deep love for the natural…
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Studio Session with Andrew Sleeman and Laura Brinin
In this studio session I talk to artist Andrew Sleeman and curator Laura Brinin from Side Gallery in Brisbane about preparing for a solo show. Andrew shares his motivations for having his solo show and the learning…
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Art Prizes with Frances Featherstone
In this episode of The Creative Kind, I chat to UK based artist Frances Featherstone on the realities of entering art prizes. We explore the opportunities prizes can open up, as well as the importance of keeping them…
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Art Prizes with Maria Stoljar
In this episode I chat to Maria Stoljar, a painter, YouTuber & host of the acclaimed Talking with Painters podcast. We discuss Maria’s experience with interviewing hundreds of art prize winners, and also as a painter…
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"Who Is My Audience?" With Sarah Jane Moon, Rita Stella, Petrina Jose & Sarah Lubcke
In the season finale of The Creative Kind, we’re joined by Sarah Jane Moon, Rita Stella, Petrina Jose, and Sarah Lubcke, who all share their perspectives on understanding and identifying an audience., We chat about the…
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Studio Session with Jenni Stringleman, Amanda Billing & Julie Battisti
In this Studio session I’m joined by Jenny Stringleman and Amanda Billing for another casual and varied discussion. We talk about our evolving work routines, differences in working styles, and the concept of…
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Community- Mandy Jakich
In this episode, I’m joined by Mandy Jakich—artist, educator and founder of Creative Matters & Creative Connections Podcas—to talk about the role of community in a creative life. Mandy shares how her need for…
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