98. Deadlines, Day Jobs & Dreams: How Sharon Gottula Built an Art Career with Structure

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Sharon Gottula, a multidisciplinary artist whose journey from photography to encaustic art offers a powerful lens into the evolving creative process. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to build a sustainable art career while maintaining personal growth and inspiration. Sharon shares how transitioning from film to digital photography sparked a shift in her creative outlet, and how discovering encaustic art technique reignited her passion.This conversation is a heartening look at the tension between structure and freedom in the creative process, the importance of teaching and mentorship, and the role of personal projects in staying creatively fulfilled. For any artist navigating deadlines, burnout, or the dream of persuing art full-time, this episode is a must-listen and don't forget to use the code PAIGEPOD20 for $20 off of Sharon's amazing course - Photograph Your Artwork Like a Pro. To follow and support Sharon, check out the following links:⭐️ Website⭐️ Substack⭐️ Instagram