In this episode, Sarah Lubcke discusses her journey into portraiture. Sarah reflects on the many stages of her portrait journey: learning anatomy and likeness, finding a supportive community of portrait artists, and developing an eye not just for faces and skin tones, but for the emotional life inside each image. She also opens up about the challenges of painting backgrounds—and how she’s learning to consider the whole composition, not just the figure.

Sarah also touches on the importance of building a supportive network and finding the right mentors who can help you progress. Sarah talks about the importance of feedback in her artistic growth, discussing how connecting with trusted peers helps refine her work and overcome challenges. She also opens up about the value of self-belief and perseverance, especially during tough times when the work isn’t going as planned.

You can find Sarah Lubcke’s website here and on Instagram here

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Previous conversations with Kylie King-Hazel and Penelope Boyd

• Romance Was Born
• Teresa Barnard
• David Kassan
• Shana Levenson
• Chroma Brush Cleaner ( I think I called it Chromacryl, no idea why..)
• Georgia Loring

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In this episode I interview Sarah Jane Moon, a UK-based painter originally from New Zealand. Sarah Jane's work explores themes of identity, gender, and connection to place, and she is known for her bold use of colour and dynamic compositions. We discuss her journey to becoming a full-time painter, her studies at Heatherley portraiture school, and her experiences working in various places including New Zealand, Japan, and London. The conversation delves into Sarah Jane's process, the challenges and rewards of portraiture, such as balancing visual style with capturing a likeness. We also touch on the practicalities and emotional aspects of creating commissioned portraits, as well as Sarah Jane's thoughts on self-portraits and the influence of her physical painting environment on her work. We also discuss the importance of developing a unique style and the impact of personal connection and narrative in portraiture.

You can find Sarah Jane here:

Sarah Jane’s Website

Mentioned in this episode:

Heatherley’s School of Fine Art

Dr. Ronks

Tom Croft

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In this episode of The Creative Kind, I chat to artist and graphic designer Petrina Jose to discuss the importance of brand identity for artists. Petrina emphasises the personal and evolving nature of an artist's brand identity and explores the challenges of branding personal art, the role of consistency in brand elements like colour and fonts, and practical tips for artists starting out. We also discuss the balance between authentic self-representation and maintaining professional cohesion, and the impact of social media presence on brand identity.

You can find Petrina Jose here , her website here and her Branding & Design studio ‘Hearts & Eyes’ here and it's website here

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