Best Artistinterviews Podcasts (2025)

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Safety, Self-Trust, and the Secret to Creating Without Fear 30:38

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What does it really mean to have your own back as an artist? In this episode, I share why safety isn’t just about gloves and turpentine — it’s about building trust with yourself in the studio. When you know you won’t tear yourself down for “failing,” you’re free to take risks, explore messy ideas, and grow in ways you never thought possible. This c…

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Artists: Here's How you Find Stability and Growth as an Art Professional-S5E11 1:13:54

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora talks with Shaleen Wadhwana about building stability and growth as an art professional. From curating shows to navigating sustainability in the arts, Shaleen shares insights for artists seeking direction in today’s creative landscape.By Charuka Arora

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Artists: It's Never Too Late To Start Again- S5E10 49:45

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Former teacher turned artist, Kim Hamburg, joins Charuka on the Arts to Hearts Project Podcast to share how she began making art in her 50s, tackled imposter syndrome, balanced motherhood, and slowly found her way into the online art world.By Charuka Arora

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Artists: Your Next Step Doesn’t Have to Be Big - S5E09 46:33

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Charuka talks with illustrator Sarah Walsh about building a creative career that balances client work, side projects, and long-term goals. Sarah shares how she went from working in greeting cards to freelancing full-time, why she keeps her shop small on purpose, and how making zines opened the door to …

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Your Studio Isn’t a Courtroom—Make Yours the Safest Place to Create 36:46

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Ever notice how one “wrong” brushstroke can send you into a spiral? You’re standing in your studio, brush in hand, and suddenly the inner courtroom opens up. The judge, jury, and executioner? All you. This episode is about what I call self-aggression. Those tiny but brutal ways we attack ourselves for daring to experiment, for not being perfect, fo…

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Artists: Why You’ll Never “Do Enough” (And That’s Okay) | S5E8 30:19

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Polish artist Monika Marcheska joins Charuka to share her journey from animation to painting, exploring themes of memory, the sea, and the faces of women. In this candid conversation, she talks about balancing creative work with life’s demands, the value of patience, and why staying true to your vision matters most.…

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Why is it so Hard to Sell Your Art? | S5E7 | ATH Podcast 43:52

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In this episode, Charuka sits down with Australian painter and Boom Gallery co-director, Ren Inei, to talk about his journey from making art to creating a gallery space with his wife Kate. Together, they explore what it really takes to run a gallery, the balance between creative work and business, and the small opportunities that can shape an artis…

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Expansion: Where ‘This Is Fine’ Turns Into ‘What Did I Just Do? 24:57

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Welcome to the finale of our CREATE spiral series! Today we're diving into expansion - when you're ready to be seen in a bigger way but the thought of taking risks makes your heart race. I share my three circles framework for understanding your capacity for risk: comfort zone, stretch zone, and terror zone. Plus the crucial piece most artists miss …

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Can Objects Carry the Stories We Forget? S5E6 49:21

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In this conversation, writer and historian Aanchal Malhotra joins Charuka on the Arts to Hearts Project podcast to talk about the stories hidden in everyday objects. From her own family’s silence around Partition to her work archiving heirlooms in the Museum of Material Memory, Aanchal shares how objects become carriers of memory, intimacy, and his…

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How Artists Can Finally Feel Confident Selling: Money Talk S5E5 46:28

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In this episode of the ATH Podcast, host Charuka Arora (founder of Arts to Hearts Project) sits down with Maria Brophy to talk about the real money side of being an artist — from pricing with confidence, selling art and prints, to making small but bold moves that actually build your dream career. If you’ve been wondering how to turn your art into a…

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C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral: What Trust Actually Looks Like in Your Studio (part 5/6) 18:03

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If you’ve ever felt like you want someone else to approve every brushstroke before you can call a painting “done”… this episode is for you. We’re at the T in the C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral, and it’s a big one: TRUST. Not blind trust. Not perfectionist trust that only kicks in after everything looks flawless. We’re talking about real, moment-to-moment self…

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From a Small Gallery to Building Global Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair | S5E4 22:51

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Lizzie Glendonning takes us behind the scenes of her creative journey—from studying fashion to curating exhibitions and co-founding the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. In this episode, she shares how she navigated unexpected career shifts, built a thriving art event from scratch, and learned to trust her instincts along the way. Her story is an h…

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You Didn’t Get Lucky. You Got Aligned. 22:58

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Ever wonder why your studio feels… suspiciously quiet? Like things are finally working—but instead of celebrating, you start spiraling? Welcome to the Alignment phase of the CREATE Spiral. In this episode, I break down the strange emotional landscape of finally clicking with your voice—and why that ease can actually feel more unsettling than resist…

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Bhargavi Gundala on Support, Community and What it Means to Grow in the Art World | ATH Podcast 38:02

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Bhargavi Gundala talks with Charuka about building The Art Space in Hyderabad, creating opportunities for emerging artists, and the importance of showing up even when you feel unsure. A must-listen for artists looking for support, community, and a fresh take on what it means to grow in the art world.…

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Exploration feels like chaos. And that’s the point. 27:25

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Ever get to that point in a painting where nothing’s working the way you thought it would? Where the idea is still in there somewhere, but the canvas isn’t cooperating? That’s not a mistake. That’s the part where things get real. In this episode of the Savvy Painter podcast, we’re talking about the Exploration phase of the Creative Spiral. The phas…

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The Voice That Says You’re Not Ready? Fire It. 25:05

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Resistance isn’t laziness—it’s fear wearing a disguise. Let's break down the REAL reason resistance shows up right after creative excitement kicks in—and how to move forward without force. If you’ve ever found yourself avoiding the studio for no “good” reason, this one’s for you. We're going to talk about why resistance is actually a turning point …

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Let’s Begin Again (Even When You’re Not Ready) | Charuka Arora 12:54

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In this unplanned episode, host Charuka Arora returns to the mic after a long break, sharing where she’s been, what she’s been holding, and where she wants the Arts to Hearts Podcast to go next. It’s not perfect — it’s better. It’s real, in the way that matters most.By Charuka Arora

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You’re Not Lost—You’re in the Curiosity Phase 17:30

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That “lost” feeling? It’s not a problem. It’s the process. Today kicks off a special series I’ve been quietly building behind the scenes for a while now. It’s called the CREATE Spiral, and it’s a new framework I’ve developed to help artists understand why we get stuck and how to move forward—gently, without shame, and without needing to have it all…

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John David Wissler - Looking Up 1:15:12

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JD Wissler 1963-2025 This is a re-broadcast of an episode from August 2015. JD was an incredible painter and a beautiful soul. Go outside. Look up. Be in awe of what you see. ❤️ Support the show And hey - if this episode hit home, do me a favor, leave a review on Apple Podcast or come say hi on Instagram: @savvypainterpodcast I’d love to hear this …

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A Quiet Practice To Build Unshakable Confidence 25:26

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You ever look at another artist and think, “Ugh—I wish I had their confidence”? That thing they just seem to have—like it came standard and yours got left out? Yeah. Let’s talk about that. This week’s episode breaks down the myth that confidence is something you’re either born with or not. I’ll show you how confidence works more like painting—somet…

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Why Rejection Hurts—and What to Do With It 23:54

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Today, we’re talking about something that every artist encounters—but few talk about openly: rejection. Whether it’s a juried show, a gallery application, or simply putting your work on social media, the fear of hearing “no” often holds artists back in big ways. But here’s the truth: rejection isn’t the problem. It’s the meaning we attach to it tha…

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In the Zone: Artists Talk Flow State (and Losing Track of Time) 47:52

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Have you ever been so immersed in your painting that you completely lost track of time? That magical moment where everything clicks, the inner critic goes quiet, and it feels like the brush is moving on its own? That’s what we’re diving into today—flow state. But here’s the twist: is flow always a good thing? Or can it actually hold you back from e…

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Re: Why they Keep Coming Back to the Flowers | Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan 44:43

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora speaks with Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan—three talented artists featured in our 101 Art Book: Floral Edition. They open up about their creative journeys, the love they share for floral art, and the real-life struggles artists face, from finding their style to managing …

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Re: How to Connect with Art Curators Without Feeling Overwhelmed | Liza Zhurkovskaya 30:13

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, curator and art advisor Liza Zhurkovskaya sits down with Charuka to talk about building an art career, supporting artists in a fast-changing digital world, and the behind-the-scenes of curating for ATH Magazine Issue 6. From her early days discovering a passion for galleries after moving to Canada, to …

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Re: The highs and lows of building success as a woman entrepreneur | Sarah Sham 54:44

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In this week’s podcast, Charuka Arora sits down with Sarah Sham for an honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable conversation about what it really takes to build a successful business as a woman entrepreneur. Sarah shares her journey of discovering her passion for interior design, her unconventional career path that included stints in fashion, media,…

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Safety, Self-Trust, and the Secret to Creating Without Fear 30:38

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Artists: Here's How you Find Stability and Growth as an Art Professional-S5E11 1:13:54

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Artists: It's Never Too Late To Start Again- S5E10 49:45

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Artists: Your Next Step Doesn’t Have to Be Big - S5E09 46:33

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Your Studio Isn’t a Courtroom—Make Yours the Safest Place to Create 36:46

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Artists: Why You’ll Never “Do Enough” (And That’s Okay) | S5E8 30:19

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Why is it so Hard to Sell Your Art? | S5E7 | ATH Podcast 43:52

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Expansion: Where ‘This Is Fine’ Turns Into ‘What Did I Just Do? 24:57

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Can Objects Carry the Stories We Forget? S5E6 49:21

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How Artists Can Finally Feel Confident Selling: Money Talk S5E5 46:28

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C.R.E.A.T.E. Spiral: What Trust Actually Looks Like in Your Studio (part 5/6) 18:03

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From a Small Gallery to Building Global Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair | S5E4 22:51

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You Didn’t Get Lucky. You Got Aligned. 22:58

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Bhargavi Gundala on Support, Community and What it Means to Grow in the Art World | ATH Podcast 38:02

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Exploration feels like chaos. And that’s the point. 27:25

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The Voice That Says You’re Not Ready? Fire It. 25:05

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Let’s Begin Again (Even When You’re Not Ready) | Charuka Arora 12:54

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You’re Not Lost—You’re in the Curiosity Phase 17:30

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John David Wissler - Looking Up 1:15:12

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A Quiet Practice To Build Unshakable Confidence 25:26

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Why Rejection Hurts—and What to Do With It 23:54

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In the Zone: Artists Talk Flow State (and Losing Track of Time) 47:52

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Re: Why they Keep Coming Back to the Flowers | Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan 44:43

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Re: How to Connect with Art Curators Without Feeling Overwhelmed | Liza Zhurkovskaya 30:13

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Re: The highs and lows of building success as a woman entrepreneur | Sarah Sham 54:44