Ping is here with a big announcement. The Thriving Women podcast is coming to an end…but don’t panic!  Ping is launching her very own brand new show - Botany Works Podcast. Each week on the show Ping, and her high profile guests, will share with you their insights into the world of art from both a creative and business perspective.  So join Ping as she helps you to grow your business, become successful and create a healthy work / life balance. You can listen to Botany Works Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. And thank you for listening, and for all your support and reviews o ..read more

Welcome to this fresh look at Thriving Women Artist Podcast with your host, Ping He. In this episode, Ping is joined by watercolour artist and owner of Mitta Studio, Darya Mitta. In this wide ranging interview the ladies discuss everything from inspirations to motivation and time management to achieving success. So sit back and enjoy the first new look at what promises to be a great show.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Darya talks about her journey in the art world, from falling in love with painting at school, to working in design, and then taking the leap to follow her heart and become an artist.  ..read more

This week's show is a special one, it’s the final ever episode of the Thriving Women Podcast. Ping, Dorien and Sarah are all here to take a look back over the last two and a half years. In this bittersweet episode the ladies share the lessons they have learned, their initial expectations versus the reality of producing a weekly podcast and what the future holds for your favourite thriving women artists.   KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies talk about some of the things they got from the podcast that they never anticipated, such as inspiration from talking to other artists. Sarah talks about s ..read more

This week on the show, Sarah, Doreen and Ping are all here to talk about how to stay focused on your own artistic journey. But what is your creative journey? Can you really define it? How do you know when you’re on it or when you’ve fallen off it? And, is there ever an end point? The ladies go into depth on the most personal aspect of being an artist.  KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies start the discussion by laying out the importance of knowing what your journey is and what your journey isn’t. Doreen talks about the importance of being self aware on your journey and stopping along the way to tak ..read more

This week Ping is joined by artist Marenthe. Marenthe is a successful artist who has specialised in a wide range of practices over a long career. In this interview Marenthe discusses her journey in the art world, tips and tricks she uses on a daily basis, her progression as an artist and some of the challenges she has faced over the years and how she overcame them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marenthe details her journey as an artist from founding her own design agency and through the twists and turns that led her to where she is today.   Marenthe and Ping share their thoughts on digital versus a ..read more

Finally, the gang are all back together. Dorien, Ping and Sarah are all here this week and they’re talking about creative breakthroughs. They share their thoughts on what a creative breakthrough actually is, tips and tricks you can try to achieve one, why they are important and, interestingly, how sometimes they are not what they appear to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies talk about what a creative breakthrough actually is and how they can sometimes appear small but actually be big. Do breakthroughs find you or do you find them? And are you more likely to get one if you’re not actively looking fo ..read more

This week on the show Ping is joined by special guest Tracey English. Tracey has had a long and successful career as an artist working with illustrations and collages. In this interview she shares her creative journey, the lessons she’s learned and her top tips for artists both new and experienced. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracey talks about her journey to being an illustrator which took her from studying textiles to colour forcesating, to selling her work at market stalls to illustration and finally to where she is today. Tracey and Ping talk about the importance of continuing to find joy in work despi ..read more

This week on the show Dorien and Ping are talking about how to create consistency in your artwork. The ladies share their five top tips for creating consistency in your work from taking breaks to finding creative partners. Speaking from experience, Dorien and Ping are here to help you be the best! KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies talk about the relationship of consistency and motivation and how one informs the other.  Ping talks about how practising in different styles of art helps her motivation and makes her realise that she is more consistent across all of her projects.  Ping clarifies t ..read more

This week Ping is hosting all by herself, but she is joined by special guest Anna Wilson. Anna is a successful children’s book artist and has created works for Bloomsbury, Hachette and the BBC among many others. Anna shares her journey from a career in academia to becoming a successful artist and shares all the lessons she has learned along the way to help you take the next step in your artistic journey.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Anna talks about her journey to becoming an artist. Despite a career in academia, Anna continued to draw as a hobby. When her husband changed jobs this presented Anna with ..read more

On this week’s show Ping is all by herself, but to make up for the absence of Doreen and Sarah, she is joined by renowned artistic agent Kajsa Blomberg. In a wide ranging interview, Kajsa talks about her journey from being a law graduate to a highly established agent and shares valuable tips and insights for artists that are seeking representation and what they can expect once they have it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Kajsa graduated from law school, specialising in intellectual property law. After working for Universal music she found herself drawn to working with artists. From there she took the le ..read more