Life and Pencils
Latest Episodes
Episode 12: Jaw with LAW Pt 1 (& bonus nut sacks)
We get to chat with Lisa Ann Watkins (Animal Art by LAW) in this episode, and she was so utterly thrilled to speak to us, it went on for over an hour and a half, so we've had to split it into 2 parts - I know, right? So,
Episode 11: Pricing With Ease, Websites a Breeze and Ben Fogles Knees
In episode 11, we mourn the loss of cake as we chat about domain names, hosting and building a website. We also talk about some of the important things that should be included on a website. Plus we discuss pricing and whether you display them or no...
Episode 10: Tracing, Racing & Self Effacing
We're into double figures people, so welcome to episode 10 where we discuss whether it's acceptable to trace as part of the process in producing your work and how impostor syndrome can impact your life as an artist.
Episode 9: Isolation, Condemnation and Defamation
After lowering the tone in episode 8 (that was funny though!), we're on to more sensible topics this week. When we've established what beverages we're drinking and what cake we're not having, we crack on and tackle a few issues that we feel most art...
Episode 8: Limited Snacks, Understanding your Tax & No Need for a Wax
In episode 8, Jill walks us through how to understand tax with your art business if you are working within the UK - it could work differently, depending on where you are based. She explains how it all works,
Episode 7: Mildly Festive, Mildly Offensive, Always a ‘Joy’
In episode 7, Jill brings up those bloody mince 'not' pies with the sponge topping again, it's not a pie Jill!! We talk about winding down for the year and some of the things we'd like to draw in our downtime over Christmas,
Episode 6: Pods, Pickiness and Perfectionism
In episode 6 we chat about a serious lack of cake, due to a last minute podcast recording. Jill was fine though, she was still stuffed full of birthday cake from the day before! Nikki did have a posh coffee pod thingy though,
Episode 5: Hybrid Pies, Family Ties & A Felting Demise
In episode 5, we talk about saying polite no's to friends and family who want freebies, or expect you to be available at the drop of a hat because you 'work from home'. Jill also talks a little about her experience with the gallery and selling her f...
Episode 4: Algorithm Shmism, Hashtags not Hash Cakes!
In episode 4 we talk a little more in depth about the Instagram algorithm and what that means and how you can make hashtags work for you. We also mention cakes, custard creams and bourbons!! Jill recommends we all follow Jane Braithwaite on Instagra...
Episode 3: Markets, Galleries & More (no cows)
In episode 3, Kerri Dixon shares her inside knowledge on selling your art at a market, how to find your audience there and what steps you need to take to ensure that it's a success. You can download the full interview below: