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December 25, 2025

Can Grief and Loss Make You a Better Artist? ATH Podcast | S5E24

What happens to an artist’s work when grief and loss become part of everyday

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52 minute read

December 18, 2025

How to Get People Excited About Your Art Workshop| A Talk with Sara Glupker

On this week’s Arts to Hearts Podcast, Michigan-based artist Sara Glupker joins

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59 minute read

December 11, 2025

How to Build an Art Career From Scratch | S5E22 | ATH Podcast

In this episode of the Arts To Hearts Podcast, Ocki Magill, founder of Blue Shop

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34 minute read

November 27, 2025

I will not shrink anymore this year ❤ | ATH Podcast | S5E20

In this solo Thanksgiving episode, Charuka talks about gratitude, the lessons

byAfsheen Adnan

14 minute read

November 20, 2025

How to Become an Art Curator (What No One Tells You) S5E19

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, young curator Natasha opens up about her

byAfsheen Adnan

12 minute read

November 13, 2025

Why does being real feel so risky in art | ATH Podcast | S5E18

This episode follows Katie Rodgers as she talks about what it means to take

byAfsheen Adnan

43 minute read

November 6, 2025

Residencies for Artists: Hype, Hope, or Help? S5E17

In this episode, Charuka sits down with Beulah Van Rensburg, co-founder of a

byAfsheen Adnan

25 minute read

October 30, 2025

Artists, Collectors, and the Myths That Divide Them | S5E16

In this episode of Arts to Hearts, Charuka talks with Delia LaJeunesse about

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34 minute read

October 23, 2025

Why Artists Must Keep Speaking — Even When It’s Hard | ATH Podcast S5E15

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, host Charuka speaks with artist

byAfsheen Adnan

40 minute read

October 16, 2025

Artists, Not Influencers: Marketing That Feels Like Art

In this episode of the Arts To Hearts Project, Charuka sits down with painter

byAfsheen Adnan

32 minute read

October 9, 2025

How to Create When Life Feels Heavy | Emily Jeffords x ATH Podcast

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Charuka talks with Emily Jeffords

byAfsheen Adnan

48 minute read

October 2, 2025

A Collector’s Advice for Artists — Sonia Borrell

What does it take to go from dreaming about art to living fully in it?

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38 minute read

September 25, 2025

Artists: Here’s How you Find Stability and Growth as an Art Professional-S5E11

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, host Charuka speaks with art

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6 minute read

September 18, 2025

Artists: It’s Never Too Late To Start Again- S5E10

Former teacher turned artist, Kim Hamburg, joins Charuka on the Arts to Hearts

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9 minute read

September 11, 2025

Artists: Your Next Step Doesn’t Have to Be Big – S5E09

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Charuka talks with illustrator

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40 minute read

September 4, 2025

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

Polish artist Monika Marcheska joins Charuka to share her journey from animation

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24 minute read

August 28, 2025

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

In this episode, Charuka sits down with Australian painter and Boom Gallery

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40 minute read

August 21, 2025

Can Objects Carry the Stories We Forget? S5E6

In this conversation, writer and historian Aanchal Malhotra joins Charuka on the

byAfsheen Adnan

43 minute read

August 14, 2025

How Artists Can Finally Feel Confident Selling: Money Talk S5E5

In this episode of Arts to Hearts Project, host Charuka chats with author and

byAfsheen Adnan

33 minute read

August 7, 2025

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

Lizzie Glendonning takes us behind the scenes of her creative journey—from

byAfsheen Adnan

24 minute read

July 31, 2025

Bhargavi Gundala on Support, Community and What it Means to Grow in the Art World | ATH Podcast S5E3

I just wanted to create a space where artists could come in, ask questions

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31 minute read

July 24, 2025

Re: Kaylan Buteyn on Letting Creativity and Motherhood Coexist | ATH Podcast | S5E2

“I didn’t become an artist because I had some magical moment

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41 minute read

July 17, 2025

Let’s Begin Again (Even When You’re Not Ready) | Charuka Arora ATH Podcast | S5E1

In this unplanned episode, host Charuka Arora returns to the mic after a long

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12 minute read

May 29, 2025

Re: How to overcome Self-Doubt and learn to chose yourself | Ashley Longshore

In this episode, Ashley Longshore shares how she turned fear into fuel, built a

byAfsheen Adnan

42 minute read

May 22, 2025

Re: How She Uses Her Art to Heal and Stay True to Her Personal Growth | Holly Wong

In this episode of the Arts To Hearts Podcast, host Charuka chats with

byAfsheen Adnan

52 minute read

May 15, 2025

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

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora chats with three

byAfsheen Adnan

7 minute read

May 8, 2025

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

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, curator and art advisor Liza

byAfsheen Adnan

29 minute read

May 1, 2025

What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Creative Process |Studio Visits w/ Rajul Shah, Chilu, and Anne van Midden|

n this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, artists Chilu, Anne van Midden,

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46 minute read

April 24, 2025

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

“Even if you're taking baby steps, it's enough

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50 minute read

April 10, 2025

Re: How Strong Narratives Can Elevate Your Creative Voice | Kristin Hjellegjerde

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, gallerist and curator Kristin

byAfsheen Adnan

39 minute read

April 3, 2025

Re: How Artists Can Move Past Their Biggest Fear and Create Freely | Nicholas Wilton

On this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we’re joined by Nicholas Wilton,

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26 minute read

March 27, 2025

Re: What Makes her Fashion Brand a True Reflection of Art and Tradition |Richa Maheshwari

In a world where fast fashion is everywhere, Richa Maheshwari is taking a

byAfsheen Adnan

38 minute read

March 20, 2025

Re: How Her Creative Vision Fights Against Stereotypes | Mira Malhotra

"I don’t believe in being political just for the sake of making a statement

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6 minute read

March 13, 2025

Re: What You Need to Know to Succeed in the Art World | Reena Lath from Akar prakar

In this episode, host Charuka Arora chats with Reena Lath, the owner of Akar

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34 minute read

March 6, 2025

Re: How She Risked Everything to Pursue Her Dream as an Artist | Haejin Yoo

In this inspiring episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, host Charuka Arora

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6 minute read

February 27, 2025

Re: How to Put Your Art Out There with Confidence | Amie McNee

Being an artist is tough, especially when the world tells you it's not a "real

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4 minute read

February 20, 2025

Re: What Happens When Artists Channel their Pain into Creativity? Dante, Vavara and Francesca Share Their Stories

In this inspiring podcast episode, we explore how art can be a path to emotional

byAfsheen Adnan

49 minute read

February 13, 2025

Re: When Do Artists Turn to Flowers for Creative Inspiration? Lauren Battistini, Stephanie Mulvihill and Amy Pleasant

In this episode of the Arts To Hearts Podcast, host Charuka Arora chats with

byAfsheen Adnan

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February 6, 2025

Re: The Role of Color in Creative Expression with Kat Vandal and Eileen Hall

In this episode, Charuka Arora chats with artists Kat Vandal and Eileen Hall

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31 minute read

January 31, 2025

How to Turn Artificial Intelligence into a Creative Ally| Hanna Inaiáh/

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast we have Hanna Inaiáh as our guest

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34 minute read

January 23, 2025

Re: How to Build a Portfolio Galleries Will Love | Gayatri Singh

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Gayatri Singh shares her journey

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35 minute read

January 16, 2025

Re: How to Build Connections Through Art Spaces w/ Katie Chidester , Brea Gallery Director

In this week’s episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora chats with

byAfsheen Adnan

40 minute read

January 9, 2025

Re: How Community Shapes the Journey of Artists and Gallerists w/ James Oliver

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have James Oliver who is an artist

byAfsheen Adnan

30 minute read

January 2, 2025

Re: How to Find Your Inner Artist? w/ Tania Yakunova

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora sits down with

byAfsheen Adnan

35 minute read

December 19, 2024

Re: How to Find Your Voice as an Emerging Artist | Liza Zhurkovskaya

Curator and gallery owner Liza Zhurkovskaya joins Charuka Arora on the Arts to

byAfsheen Adnan

28 minute read

December 12, 2024

Real Talk w/ Charuka: Dealing with Chaos, Creativity and Growth

In this heartfelt episode, Charuka dives into the ups and downs of life—moving

byAfsheen Adnan

13 minute read

December 5, 2024

Re: Trusting Your Instincts and Letting Go of Others’ Opinions w/ Shelby McFadden

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Shelby McFadden takes us through

byAfsheen Adnan

48 minute read

November 28, 2024

Re: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Roles in a Patriarchal Art World w/ Carrie Scott

In this week’s episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora chats with

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65 minute read

November 21, 2024

Re: How She Learned to Create for Herself and Not for the World w/ Danielle Krysa

In this moving episode of Arts to Hearts, Danielle Krysa, creator of The Jealous

byAfsheen Adnan

75 minute read

November 14, 2024

Re: Staying True to Yourself and Following Your Instincts w/ Rachel Burke

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, Charuka Arora chats with

byAfsheen Adnan

66 minute read

November 7, 2024

Re: Daily Practices to Nurture Your Creativity w/ Susan diRende

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, Susan diRende shares her

byAfsheen Adnan

50 minute read

October 31, 2024

Re: The Importance of Authenticity in Your Creative Journey w/ Angela Burson

In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, Charuka Arora speaks with artist

byAfsheen Adnan

30 minute read

October 24, 2024

How to Break into the Art World ? Tips for Artists and Art Professionals w/ Ocki Magill

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, Ocki Magill, founder of Blue Shop

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34 minute read

October 17, 2024

RE : The Importance of Investing in Yourself as an Artist w/ Lisa Ray, Co-Founder – TheUpsideSpace

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we chat with Lisa Ray, a talented actor

byAfsheen Adnan

34 minute read

October 10, 2024

How we Made it Through the Ups & Downs of 2024 w/ Charuka Arora

In this solo episode, Charuka Arora looks back on 2024, sharing the highs and

byAfsheen Adnan

15 minute read

October 3, 2024

What it Takes to Become an Art Curator w/ Natasha Ntone

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, young curator Natasha opens up about her

byAfsheen Adnan

12 minute read

September 26, 2024

How to Host a Successful Art Workshop w/ Sara Glupker

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Sara Glupker talks with Charuka

byAfsheen Adnan

59 minute read

September 19, 2024

Your Art Deserves To Be Seen w/ Amie McNee

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Amie McNee shares how she helps

byAfsheen Adnan

44 minute read

September 12, 2024

How to build authentic relationships in the art world w/ Kathleen Beausoleil

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Kathleen Beausoleil shares her

byAfsheen Adnan

41 minute read

September 5, 2024

The Role of Vulnerability, Family, and Creativity in an Artist’s Growth w/ Philemona Williamson

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Philemona opens up about how her

byAfsheen Adnan

51 minute read

August 29, 2024

How Art Can Tell Stories of Culture, Identity and Human Experiences w/ Liz Andrews

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, Liz Andrews, Executive Director of the

byAfsheen Adnan

38 minute read

August 22, 2024

How to Launch Your Art Career Through Instagram |Larissa De Jesus|

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, we'll dive into the journey of Larissa De

byAfsheen Adnan

38 minute read

August 8, 2024

How Artists Can Make Steady Income From Their Art | Kristy Gordon |

On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, Kristy Gordon, a Canadian-born artist in

byAfsheen Adnan

29 minute read

August 1, 2024

How can Artists Process Loss Through their Art? Dante, Vavara and Francesca Share Their Stories

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

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July 25, 2024

How colors impact artists and their work? Kat Vandal and Eileen Hall Share Their Experiences

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

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33 minute read

July 18, 2024

How Can You, as an Artist, Challenge Stereotypes Through Your Work? | Mira Malhotra |

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

byRabia Khan

6 minute read

July 11, 2024

How can art help you navigate your emotions? |Rebecca Hoffberger|

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

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July 4, 2024

How she risked everything to become an Artist | Haejin Yoo

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June 27, 2024

Where Do Floral Artists Get Their Inspiration From? – Rebekah ,Ritina ,Mary ,Claire!

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June 20, 2024

Meet the Artists Bringing Floral Art to Life in 101 Art Book : Floral Edition – Lynne McDonald, Rachel Pruzan, Jessica Lewis, Runa Gedam

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June 13, 2024

Turning Personal Challenges into Creative Opportunities in Art – Angela Burson

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June 6, 2024

Gallerist Shares keys to find success in the art world: Reena Lath, Akar prakar

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May 30, 2024

Why Flowers inspire Artists? Learn more with Lauren Battistini, Stephanie Mulvihill, Amy Pleasant

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May 23, 2024

AI and art: How to use artificial intelligence to your advantage |Hanna Inaiáh|

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast we have Hanna Inaiáh as our guest

byRabia Khan

35 minute read

May 16, 2024

Breaking stereotypes, embracing feminity & taking leaps as artists with Amanda Inglis, Kelly Angelovic, Mahshid Farhoudi and Marcela Diaz

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

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24 minute read

May 9, 2024

How to create an artist portfolio that attracts galleries |Gayatri Singh|

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Gayatri Singh as our guest

byRabia Khan

36 minute read

May 2, 2024

Flowers, beauty & femininity: Artists share inspiration behind their floral art | Dawn, KC, Christina|

This week on our Arts to Hearts podcast, we have three guests who are featured

byRabia Khan

8 minute read

April 25, 2024

Imposter Syndrome: One habit every artist must adopt to get rid of it |Susan diRende|

This week on the Arts to Hearts podcast, we have Susan diRende as our guest

byRabia Khan

51 minute read

April 18, 2024

Why artists need to be more mindful on social media |Jennifer Rizzo|

On this week’s Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Jennifer Rizzo as our guest

byRabia Khan

46 minute read

April 11, 2024

How to figure out your creative process |Studio Visits w/ Rajul Shah, Chilu, and Anne van Midden|

This week, our Arts to Hearts Podcast is a special one because we have not one

byRabia Khan

46 minute read

April 4, 2024

Storytelling and art: Why your art needs to build a strong narrative |Kristin Hjellegjerde|

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with

byRabia Khan

40 minute read

March 28, 2024

Lisa Ray on creativity, vulnerability, and launching TheUpsideSpace

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have a very special guest who is

byRabia Khan

36 minute read

March 21, 2024

The biggest limiting belief artists have| Nicholas Wilton|

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we are hosting Nicholas Wilton who is

byRabia Khan

26 minute read

March 14, 2024

How to connect with art curators | Liza Zhurkovskaya|

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Liza Zhurkovskaya as our guest

byRabia Khan

29 minute read

March 7, 2024

Building relationships in the Arts |What you need to know |Anupa Mehta, Gallery owner

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Anupa Mehta as our guest, who

byRabia Khan

29 minute read

February 29, 2024

Why community plays an important role for artists and gallerists |James Oliver|

This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have James Oliver who is an artist

byRabia Khan

31 minute read

February 22, 2024

On art, fashion and heritage: Building a brand with purpose |Richa Maheshwari|

This week on the Arts to Heart Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has an insightful

byRabia Khan

39 minute read

February 8, 2024

How artists can find art collectors |Quang Bao|

On this week’s Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Quang Bao, who is a gallerist and

byRabia Khan

29 minute read

February 1, 2024

How to overcome your limiting beliefs as an artist |Tanmaya Bingham|

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Tanmaya Bingham as our guest

byRabia Khan

49 minute read

January 25, 2024

Is taking risks important in the art world? |Ki Smith Gallery|

This week’s episode of Arts to Hearts podcast features the second part of our

byRabia Khan

55 minute read

January 18, 2024

How to find success as a creative entrepreneur in 2024 | Ki Smith gallery|

This week, our host Charuka Arora has invited Ki Smith where he talks about

byRabia Khan

58 minute read

January 11, 2024

How to sell your art in 2024 |Marina Granger|

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

byRabia Khan

51 minute read

January 4, 2024

How to set your art goals in 2024 |Liz Lidgett|

In this week’s podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with Liz Lidgett, who

byRabia Khan

55 minute read

December 28, 2023

How to handle self-doubt as an artist in 2024 – Ashley Longshore

As our third season comes to an end, we have the honor of having Ashley

byRabia Khan

44 minute read

December 21, 2023

How Danielle Krysa used art to process her grief

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast we have Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous

byRabia Khan

76 minute read

December 14, 2023

How to build your self-confidence as an artist

As our third season nears its end, Charuka is giving the aspiring artists some

byRabia Khan

31 minute read

December 7, 2023

Tania Yakunova on identifying your visual language as an artist

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with

byRabia Khan

37 minute read

November 30, 2023

Carrie Scott on feminism in the art world: What drives her fusion of art, business, and feminist ideals?

This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has invited

byRabia Khan

66 minute read

November 23, 2023

How Art Spaces Shape Our Community – A Talk with Brea Gallery Director, Katie Chidester

This week on Arts to Heart’s Podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with Brea

byRabia Khan

41 minute read

November 16, 2023

Paddy Johnson on beating imposter syndrome and setting goals as an artist

This week on Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has the pleasure of

byRabia Khan

47 minute read

November 9, 2023

Liezel and Pegah on how to become a social entrepreneur in the art world

In this episode, our host Charuka Arora sits down with Liezel Strauss and Pegah

byRabia Khan

58 minute read

November 2, 2023

Carrie Pearce on how to creatively grow as an artist

Carrie, who is a passionate painter, discusses how her art has evolved in the

byRabia Khan

33 minute read

October 26, 2023

Ali Hval on how to turn your fears into strength

This week on Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has the pleasure of

byRabia Khan

41 minute read

October 19, 2023

Artist to Author: Shelby McFadden on writing her book Grove Hollow Series

This week, our podcast host Charuka Arora has a heart-to-heart with Shelby

byRabia Khan

50 minute read

October 12, 2023

Kaylan Buteyn on following her creative dreams while navigating motherhood

Kaylan believes in materials holding memory, and through her art, she aims to

byRabia Khan

41 minute read

October 5, 2023

Katie Rodger’s advice for artists on connecting with their inner voice

For Katie, it’s important to listen to her inner voice as she talks about the

byRabia Khan

88 minute read

September 28, 2023

Calling Women Artists | Arts to Hearts Project X Milan Art Institute |

Welcome to the Arts Two Hearts podcast!

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5 minute read

September 21, 2023

Ali Miller on painting emotions and moods with colors

Ali candidly shares the challenges she faces as an artist

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30 minute read

September 14, 2023

Charuka Arora on how to conquer creative block and thrive as an Artist

Charuka's message is clear: there is no one-size-fits-all solution

byRabia Khan

16 minute read

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September 7, 2023

Pallavi Singh on challenging beauty standards & gender roles via Art

During our conversation, Pallavi opened up about her experiences in art school

byRabia Khan

47 minute read

August 31, 2023

Holly Wong on Healing Through Art and Personal Growth for Artists

Holly shares her personal experiences with trauma and healing, captivating us

byCharuka Arora

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August 24, 2023

6 questions I would ask myself if I were starting my creative journey today | Charuka Arora |

Charuka candidly shares her own creative journey, filled with surprises and

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August 17, 2023

Shaleen Wadhwana on the art of balancing entrepreneurship and life as an art professional

The work that Shaleen and others in the field of art history and cultural

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August 10, 2023

Elli Milan discusses how growth mindset can impact an Artist’s career.

Being an artist is not an easy path to choose

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August 3, 2023

Katherine Fraser on the guilt and challenges of being an artist.

Katherine Fraser finds immense fulfillment in using her artwork as a means of

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July 27, 2023

June Stratton on how to be a successful artist without a plan B?

June encourages artists to follow their own hearts and stay true to themselves

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