An Art To It

Tara Leaver describes herself as an artist and an aquaphile so not surprisingly in episode Three of An Art to It we discuss Tara’s love of swimming and how it counts as research for her underwater inspired paintings.  We also talk about Tara’s Artist Membership ‘The Happy Artists’ Studio’ a community and coaching platform where in her role as a ‘Creative Encourager’ she says that if you are creating art, you should proudly call yourself ‘An Artist’.  Tara also reveals how she balances running her

In episode two I talk to ceramicist Judy McKenzie who, after a life long love of ‘playing’ with clay decided to pursue a BA and then a Masters degree at the Royal College of Art and now in her 60s is a successful ceramicist showing her stunning Nerikomi work at galleries throughout the UK. We talk about being allowed to be selfish after a life of looking after others; imposter syndrome, being the ‘token’ oldie amongst a group of talented young creatives with ‘sharp elbows’ and how chocolate really

In the first episode I share my journey to becoming a curator and gallery owner; my career in PR in Scotland and London and how my desire to be a creative never really found the right outlet until I discovered I could unleash my artistic enthusiasm by styling other creative’s work.  As well as talking about running the gallery I discuss my online course for artists and makers: An Insider’s Guide to Gallery Success https://thebyregallery.co.uk/pages/courses-and-coaching Find us on Instagram

When does your passion become your profession?  Can you take a love of making and creating and turn it into a successful business? This is the podcast where I talk to artists and makers who, whatever their discipline, are all fortunate to have turned their passion for creating into their occupation. As we discuss their journey to being professional artists and makers we explore inspirations, imposter syndrome, what success really means and of course, if there IS an art to running a flourishing