E190 | Alain Picard on Growing a Thriving Art Business Without Leaving Home
Release Date: 05/20/2025
E207 | From Passion to Profit: A New Way for Artists to Thrive
Your Art Matters
Have you ever found yourself doing everything with your art but still not feeling clear? In this episode, I’m talking with Kellee Wynne about how to strip things back, reconnect with what you actually love, and turn your creativity into something sustainable without the overwhelm. We chat about choosing one focus, following the ideas that feel exciting, and building something meaningful that really helps people. If you’ve been feeling scattered or unsure where to put your energy next, this conversation might be exactly what you need.
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E206 | The Art of Starting Again: Lessons on Creativity, Success, and Reinvention
Your Art Matters
Have you ever felt like your old ways of working or creating no longer fit? In this episode, I sit down with Sheryl Garratt, writer, creative coach and former editor of The Face and The Observer Magazine, to explore what it truly means to start again. We dive into the art of reinvention, how to follow curiosity when life shifts, and why starting over is never really from scratch. You are building on all the experience you already have. If you are ready to embrace change or reignite joy in your creative work, this conversation is a reminder that every ending opens the door to something new....
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E205 | 10 Years of United ArtSpace And We're Celebrating YOU
Your Art Matters
This episode is a special one because next April marks 10 years of United ArtSpace. But today isn’t really about me or the business. It’s about you: the artists, dreamers, and makers who’ve been part of this journey. Whether you joined last week or you’ve been here since the early days, you’re part of something that has changed countless lives, including my own. Over the last decade, I’ve learned so much about what it really takes to build a creative life. Not just how to make art, but how to live creatively, keep going when it’s hard, and find the people who remind you why you...
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E204 | Resist Change, Resist Life - Navigating Change in 3 Steps
Your Art Matters
The world is changing fast, and as artists, we feel it deeply. Whether it’s in your work, your business, or life itself, change can bring fear and uncertainty but it can also open the door to something new. In this episode, I talk about how I handle change when everything feels unsettled: how I ground myself, tune out the noise, and trust the next step even when I can’t see the full path yet.
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E203 | How to Protect Your Mental Health as You Grow
Your Art Matters
Growing as an artist or creative can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. The pressure to keep up, the endless to-do lists, and the feeling that you should always be doing more - it takes a toll. In this episode, I’m joined by LaKisha Mosley, who shares openly about her own experiences with mental health and why she’s so passionate about creating safe spaces where people feel seen and heard. We talk about why rest isn’t indulgent but essential, how boundaries can protect your energy, and why you don’t need fixing - you just need support.
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E202 | Don't change for a few, change for you
Your Art Matters
Whose voice are you really listening to when you create? 👀 Friends, family, strangers and all their opinions can be endless. I’ve been there, making choices based on what others thought was “right” instead of trusting my gut. This week, I’m sharing why following your intuition matters more than chasing trends or bending to advice. And I’ll tell you how my Nanny Dot inspired me to stay true to myself and stop changing for others.
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E201 | The Art Of Taking Time Off
Your Art Matters
Time off isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. If you’re someone who throws yourself fully into projects and finds it hard to slow down, this episode is for you. I’ll share practical ways I’ve learned to carve out breaks, manage the guilt, and use rest as fuel for creativity, clarity, and sustainable growth.
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E200 | 200th Special Edition: Why Your Art Matters
Your Art Matters
This week marks the 200th episode of the podcast - and I just want to start by saying a huge thank you. When I launched this podcast all those years ago, I wasn’t sure if I had enough ideas, let alone another hundred episodes in me. But your support, your listening, and your stories have kept me going and I’m so glad they have. In this special episode, I’m bringing it back to the heart of why I started: your art matters. I’ll be talking about creativity in all its forms, the journey of the last 200 episodes, and what’s next for us as we move into the future together.
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E199 | Busy Brain? Here's How I Quiet the Noise and Find Focus
Your Art Matters
Ever feel like your brain is spinning and you can’t even grasp a clear thought? In this episode, I’m sharing what that feels like for me and the 3 practical steps I take to reduce the overwhelm, refocus, and get back to myself. Whether it’s a massive to-do list, overstimulation, or just a noisy brain (hello, creative life), this is a gentle episode to help you find calm again - one step at a time.
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E198 | Too Many Ideas? Here’s How to Choose What to Focus on Next
Your Art Matters
If your brain is full of creative ideas, projects, and “what ifs” and you’re struggling to choose what to focus on next - this episode is for you. I’m sharing how I take all the ideas out of my head and onto paper, how I organise them into meaningful categories, and how I figure out what actually matters most right now. This is the process I use to go from “everything feels important” to “this is what I’m doing next” - in a way that feels calm, focused, and true to the kind of life I want to design.
info_outlineJoin us for a powerful live conversation with artist and educator Alain Picard, as he shares the moment that changed everything in his creative career.
For years, Alain travelled the world teaching workshops and painting commissioned portraits. On the surface, it looked like success. But behind the scenes, he was stretched thin — constantly on the move, trading time for money, and missing out on the everyday moments that mattered most.
Then came a shift. A decision to stop doing it all the hard way. Alain reimagined his art business and began building something that could grow with him — an online membership and education platform that now supports thousands of artists across the world.
In this live episode, Alain opens up about:
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The turning point that took him from burnout to balance
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How he scaled his impact without losing connection or creativity
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Why the creative process can bring hope, healing and joy
Whether you’re an artist dreaming of more freedom, or someone curious about what’s possible when you choose a new path — this conversation will speak to you.
Explore more from Alain: https://www.picardstudio.com/learn-with-alain