027 Interview With Ange Miller And Building Confidence As An Artist

We are back with another interview episode! Today we are talking to the inspiring and amazing Ange Miller.   We ask her about her journey into art and she recounts how she always loved making things and how art became a sacred space for her. She describes art as being an anchor for her soul  in her younger years.   While studying she recounts how she struggled with performance anxiety. Ange felt like there was no place for her, she describes the many challenges she experienced after graduation entering into a really dark place. She was invited by her previous Tutor - Andy Collis to assist in the classroom and within a year she was taking a class of her own and making up lesson plans.    In the episode we ask her about “art school wounding” Ange gets fired up on this topic describing it as a broader “Education Wound” starting in primary school: and how students are not validated or recognised for what is uniquely inside of them.    Ange states that the key to overcoming this wound is - Confidence - and becoming the author of our own life. She shares that - each of us has a unique message and by getting back in touch to the deepest part of ourselves we can access this. Ange says that Creativity is the foundation to life and it is energising when we find authentic flow.    Ange also shares some valuable insights into: Learning to let go Fostering a long term love affair with your art How energy is often underestimated in the painting process Her unique Commission process The Instagram treadmill How articulating your story “sells the art”   To find out more about Ange’s Abstract Refinery course go to: https://www.angemillerart.com/creativity-coaching We hope that you enjoy the Show!   Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show.   This episode is sponsored by:  Laura’s Creative Kick-Start Coaching Sessions. For aspiring artists who are seeking clarity and direction in their Art Biz - To find out more go to: https://laurajaneday.com/creative-coaching    Ros’ Art For The Heart Membership for creatives wanting to create regularly and dive deeper into their art journey. For more info, head here: http://www.permissiontopaint.co/afh   EPISODE LINKS:   Ange Millers Website: https://www.angemillerart.com/ Ange Miller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angemillerart Andy Collis: https://www.instagram.com/andy.collis   FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE!   Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/    Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/   And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/   For more information about Ros’ membership as well as in-person painting workshops and other offerings please visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ paintings please visit http://www.rosgervaycreative.com   Please help us grow our Podcast by leaving us 5 stars on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Here is how!   Stay tuned for more episodes being released every two weeks!