The Warrior Artist

Feeling overwhelmed by Instagram? You're not alone and it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of The Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn advocates for a calmer, more sustainable approach to Instagram that works for artists at every stage. The goal isn't to go viral. It's to be findable, discoverable, and human . Remember your follower count is not your worth as an artist. In this episode Éadaoin discusses: Why Instagram is still worth your time. What "branding" actually means for artists and why you already have one How to build a pace you can actually stick to, protect your studio time, and turn one image into four pieces of content Making your account discoverable: bios, hashtags, captions, and the settings most people miss What to post when you have no idea what to post: 10 practical content ideas The formats explained: Reels, Carousels, Stories, and Live (with real data on what actually reaches people) Community over followers, why relationships matter more than numbers Security basics to protect your account as a professional asset Common myths debunked including the one about posting every day Follow Éadaoin on Instagram: ⁠⁠ @eadaoin_glynn⁠⁠ Thank you for listening. Wherever you are, whatever you're making, remember you are a Warrior Artist.

Welcome back to The Warrior Artist! After some time away, host Éadaoin Glynn is back with a personal catch-up episode covering everything that's been happening in her practice: a new studio, art education, mentorship, and an upcoming solo exhibition. In this episode: Eadaoin shares why having a clear goal is one of the most important tools in an artist's practice, and walks us through the big moves she's made over the past year: A Purpose-Built Studio After a year in her first dedicated studio space (a prefabricated garden room with high walls, overhead windows, and yes, a sink), Éadaoin reflects on how separating her practice from her home life has been a genuine game-changer. The RHA School, Dublin Eadaoin enrolled in the part-time Painting Resolution programme at the RHA School in Dublin, one day a week. She shares what group crits feel like for the first time (nerve-wracking!), the value of articulating your work out loud, and a standout comparative study exercise, which led to a surprising realisation: her work had drifted from the abstract quality she actually loves. Mentorship with Vanessa Jones Through the RHA programme, Eadaoin was paired with painting mentor Vanessa Jones, a lecturer at NCAD. Their regular Zoom sessions provided invaluable outside perspective. Solo Exhibition: The Slow Moon Climbs Eadaoin is preparing for a solo show, The Slow Moon Climbs , at the Backwater Artists Group, Cork, opening October 2026 , working with Cork-based curator Kim Crowley . The exhibition explores the visibility of women's bodies as they age, including perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, and ageing more broadly. The work began autobiographically and has since expanded into something more collective, shaped by an anonymous online survey inviting others to share their own experiences. The Work Eadaoin talks through her materials and process: acrylic on raw and primed canvas, the unpredictability of staining and pigment movement, her use of colour as emotional shorthand, and her most recent paintings, beginning with abstract grounds of tide-mark pigment onto which she then positions the body. Contribute to the online Survey If you have 10 minutes and would like to share your anonymous experience of perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, or ageing, whether positive, negative, or uncertain, Éadaoin would love to hear from you. Your words will feed directly into her work. 👉 [ ⁠⁠ Link to survey ⁠⁠ ] You can also find the link on Instagram: ⁠⁠ @eadaoin_glynn ⁠⁠ Next episode: Instagram for artists, a saner approach. Don't miss it. Thank you for listening. Wherever you are, whatever you're making — you are a Warrior Artist.

Jo Melvin is a professor in fine arts and feminisms at Chelsea College of Art in London, director and curator of the Barry Flanagan estate. Jo is also an art historian, a writer, a lecturer, a filmmaker, a curator and an exhibition maker. "I speak as a woman who wears many hats, academic, scholar, teacher, mother, alongside the simultaneous development of my artistic, curatorial and exhibition making practices." In this episode of The Warrior Artist, Jo Melvin chats to Éadaoin Glynn about: Ending up in art school 'by default' Steering her own path in art school How she approached and met artists who inspired her Her approach to curating and exhibition making Teaching Meeting Barry Flanagan and curating his work Meeting Marion Milner, Francis Bacon and Lucy Lippard Her advice to artists Her love of film and her own creative practice Read the blog . Follow Jo Melvin on Instagram Follow Éadaoin Glynn on Instagram . Support The Warrior Artist on Patreon Podcast edited by Bren Russell of Podland .

Leah Hewson is an abstract artist who works in layers of complex patterns, in vibrant neon colours. She studied in Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design. She has exhibited extensively, including solo exhibitions in the RHA and Hillsboro. Fine Art. She has had residencies in New York, LA Berlin and Dublin. She has won several awards, including the whites award for painting in the RHA. Her work is in many public collection and has also been auctioned at Sotheby's In this episode of The Warrior Artist Podcast, Leah chats to host Éadaoin Glynn about : Interning with Sean Scully in New York moved her directly into abstraction Collaborations enable to give up control and access creativity Why she enjoys working in a variety of mediums Her intuitive painting process and painting in the 'flow state' Avoiding the comfort zone and challenging herself Her advice for artists Commercial commissions and being outside the gallery system Having a painting auctioned at Sothebys London Mural painting Having an authentic voice and the importance of discipline. Read the blog Follow Leah Hewson on Instagram Follow Éadaoin Glynn on Instagram Support the Warrior Artist on Patreon Podcast Edited by Bren Russell of Podland

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Ciara Rodgers, a visual artist based in Cork City who works from her studio at Backwater Artists Group. She has a BA and MA from Crawford College of Art and Design and works in an expanded drawing practice which includes polaroid photography, installation and performance. Her work is often site specific, with the defunct and disappearing architecture of the urban landscape as her starting point. Ciara discusses: How the frustration of COVID lockdown forced her to explore new areas in her practice Her love of the unpredictability of Polaroid photography Her public practice vs her private practice Performance drawing How the urban environment inspires herHer colour palette inspired by her 1980s childhood How she nurtures her practice and balances all her different mediums Balancing two teaching jobs with her studio practice Taking holidays from social media How she handles rejection The best advice she received as an art student Her advice for emerging artists Read the blog See Éadaoin's work on her website and Instagram . See Ciara's work on her website and Instagram . This episode was edited by Podland

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Leah Beggs, a visual artist based in Galway. Her work is semi-abstract landscapes and she is represented by the Solomon Gallery in Dublin and the Kenny Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway. A graduate of Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design, her work is in public collections including the Department of an Taoiseach, Trinity College Dublin and the National Concert Hall. Leah discusses: Her intuitive painting process and 'the crap pile' How moving to Connemara impacted her work How interior design and visual art are mutually beneficial industries The importance of having a studio Working with galleries The importance of being professional the challenges of balancing family time, administration and her painting practice Rejection Wandhanger hanging system Read the Blog post on my website. Follow Éadaoin Glynn and Leah Beggs on Instagram.

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Debbie Godsell, a visual artist and art educator based in Cork. Her work is primarily lens based, but has evolved to include sculptural forms and video. A graduate of Crawford College of Art and Design and Limerick School of Art and Design, she is a member of Cork Printmakers. In 2018, she was shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait Prize. She has won many awards and her work is in public collections, including the National Gallery of Ireland, the OPW, and the Crawford Art Gallery. Debbie discusses: her artistic evolution from lens-based work to printmaking the influence of her rural surroundings on her art. her love of the unpredictability and possibilities within printmaking the impact of her family history and environment on her work Her interest in folklore, identity, and the colonial history of Ireland The creative processthe challenges of balancing teaching and her art practice Rejection Advice and the importance of community The importance of perseverance See Debbie's work in her upcoming solo exhibition 'Flail' in Source Arts Centre, Tipperary, 14th September – 19th October 2024 Full show notes available here Follow Debbie on Instagram and her website Follow Éadaoin on Instagram and her website

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Irish visual artist Aideen Barry, who shares insights into her expansive practice that includes performance, sculpture, film, text, and experimental lens-based media. Barry discusses her personal journey to becoming an artist, the themes in her work such as domestic labor, environmental changes, and human vulnerability, and her unique approach to engaging with varied mediums. She reflects on the significance of international collaboration and how her work resonates on a global scale, touching on social and political issues. Highlights include discussions on her projects, 'Oblivion' and 'The Song of the Bleeding Tree,' as well as her approaches to art as a form of protest and responsibility. Barry also discusses upcoming projects, her thoughts on art's role in society, and her efforts to support emerging artists and diversify representation in the art world. 00:00 Welcome to the Warrior Artist Podcast 00:12 Introducing Aideen Barry: A Visual Artist's Journey 00:48 The Early Desire to Create: Aideen's Path to Art 01:55 Exploring Artistic Mediums: A Journey Through College and Beyond 03:17 Building an International Profile: The Importance of Global Connection 06:10 Folklore and Identity: Diving into the Archives 10:26 The Bleeding Tree: A Metaphor for Environmental Awareness 13:37 Oblivion: Music as a Medium for Message 14:11 The Role of Artists in Today's World 19:26 Collaborating with Peter Gabriel: Art in Popular Culture 20:43 Klostes: A Feature Film Collaboration 27:06 The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Art 29:31 Exposing Injustice Through Art: The National Gallery Controversy 30:22 Championing Women's Representation in Art Institutions 34:29 The Power of Artistic Protest and Representation 36:11 Advocating for Equality and Diversity in the Art World 41:08 The Artist's Life: Balancing Creativity, Family, and Activism 48:34 Future Projects and Collaborations: Expanding Horizons 53:28 Final Thoughts and Advice for Emerging Artists Read the blog post here See more details on Aideen Barry on Instagram and her Website . Follow Éadaoin Glynn on Instagram @eadaoin_glynn and her website .

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn shares her recent experiences and lessons learned from preparing for two solo exhibitions. Éadaoin discusses the process of creating a new body of work, from initial opportunity to final execution, highlighting challenges such as finding inspiration, embracing experimentation, and the importance of documentation and promotion. She offers advice on trusting the creative process, seeking feedback, and lessons learnt on documenting and curating exhibitions. Éadaoin also shares tips for artists on how to maximise opportunities. Follow Éadaoin on Instagram @eadaoin_glynn and on her website www.eadaoinglynn.com References / Names mentioned: Maurice Quillinan Limerick Museum Art NetDlr Walter's, Dun Laoghaire Pauline B Flynn Diane Magee Nuala Clarke Lizzie Kinsella Artform Salvatore of Lucan Zsolt Basti

In this episode I share what I've learnt about artist websites. I've just finished my third website iteration. Each time it's been PAINFUL! I procrastinate about it but like everything I learn by doing. We'd all prefer to be in the studio creating, but having a website is essential. I hope this helps motivate you because if you wait for the perfect website, you've waited too long. Put something up and then edit! Good enough is good enough! Links: For those in Ireland, you can avail of a business grant of up to €2,500 to pay a web designer help you build an e-commerce website. Click here for details I use Artwork Archive to manage my inventory and to send curated rooms to curators, collectors, especially useufl when I was updating my website. Click here for 20% discount Connect with me on Instagram

Nuala O'Donovan builds sculptural forms in porcelain clay based on the patterns and geometry of living organisms. She has won many awards including the Golden Fleece award and her work is in many important public collections including the Irish National Art collection. Nuala chats to Éadaoin Glynn about her early career in architectural design as a facilitator of travel, returning to Cork and doing a self-directed MFA, how the regular irregularity of the geometry of nature inspires her and her deep love of pattern. Nuala expresses her ideas by creating sculptural structures in porcelain clay. She loves the plasticity, affordability and transformative quality of clay. Her work explores pattern and form, taking patterns from nature as her source material and working within rules and constraints of classical geometry to build it. Nuala describes her studio and how she plans to work there by creating a dialogue between pieces. She talks about the challenges of funding, writing about art, rejection and her advice for emerging artists. Episode web page www.nualaodonovanartist.com instagram: @nualaodonovan www.eadaoinglynn.com Instagram @eadaoin_glynn

Self-taught painter and ceramicist Bernadette Doolan chats to host Éadaoin Glynn about imposter syndrome, falling into art, her intuitive approach to painting and being inspired by the resilience of children. Show notes web page www.bernadettedoolan.com @bernadettedoolanartist @eadaoin_glynn

Irish visual artist Rachel Doolin chats to Éadaoin Glynn about the challenge of taking the leap to become a professional artist, how materials inspire her, her slow research-based, collaborative approach and why she likes writing grant applications. Rachel graduated with a BA in Fine Art from the Crawford College of Art & Design and has received many awards, grants and residencies. Rachel's multidisciplinary approach merges art, experimentation, and ecology. She collaborates with artists, NGOs, community and professional organisations to create meaningful artworks in response to social and environmental issues. In this episode Rachel talks about: Going to art college as a new mother Research in the artic Svalbard Seed Bank, the back-up for the world's seeds. The sound of the glacier Seed research and working with Irish Seedsavers Inspiration for Heirloom Being overwhelmed with information The stories within seeds Seed Cloud recordings Seedarium, a wooden sculptural installation with a collection of donated seeds displayed encased in resin. How she preserved seeds in bioresin. Oscillithic, a collaboration with sound artist Anne Marie Deacy, based on research with Solstice Arts Centre and Dowth lands, Co. Meath. Dowth Hall megalithic passage tomb, said to be the most important megalithic find in Ireland in fifty years by archaeologist, Clíodhna Ní Lionáin Quartz was found in the tomb, which was not local to the area. Why was it there and what did it mean? Triboluminescence - quartz creates an orange glow when rubbed together. Sí in modern Irish language refers to both the megalithic mounds and the spirits believed to be connected to ancient burial sites. White quartz stones, known as 'Clocha Geala' or ‘Shining Stones’ have featured prominently at many of these ancient sites. The theory is that quartz was used in religious ceremonies and astronomical observations. Quartz is an oscillator of sound and is used in our current material culture in our phones, solar panels, fibre optics. Creating a sound sculpture Studio practice - a slow considered process with the journey more important than the final product A disciplined approach to work Collaboration and research Time management, application writing and administration - " 70% of my time as an artist is spent on a computer because that's what I have to do." The benefits of grant application writing as a way of organising her thinking and planning around a project On rejection and asking for feedback Applying for multiple grants at the same time. The challenge of being a professional artist and how winning awards helped her confidence in taking this leap. Working in early years arts education The best advice she received Read the full blog post . Resources and links: Archaeologist Clíodhna Ní Lionáin explains why Dowth is the most important megalithic find in Ireland in the past 50 years on YouTube . Eco-Poxy resin Woodskin Irish Seed Savers Madeleine McKeever Svalbard Global Seed Vault Will Bonsall SeedCLOUD Anne Marie Deacy James.L.Hayes Beili Liu Katie Paterson Cal Flynn - Islands of Abandonment Solstice Arts Centre Rachel Doolin on Instagram Rachel Doolin website National Sculpture Factory Éadaoin Glynn on Instagram

Vanity galleries are parasites who feed on emerging artists' aspirations to show their work. They make their money from artists' hopes and dreams. The origin of the name comes from vanity publishing. They were a last resort for authors whose books were not deemed commercially viable by traditional publishers. They would publish any work at the right price. Authors could claim to have work published, but they had paid for it. With vanity galleries, it's a little bit different because the artist is duped. The artist thinks it's genuine and an an investment worth risking. A vanity gallery charges the artist fees to exhibit the work and they make their money from the artist rather than from sales to the public. Vanity galleries are not curated and they will exhibit anyone who pays. They may charge a fee to join them, charge the artist to send their work, to exhibit etc. It's all about money. It's pure commercial operation. Commercial art galleries get their profit from sales of artwork and spend years following artists before inviting them to join them. If the artwork sells, the gallery makes a profit, and the artist is then paid. Vanity galleries have no incentive to sell art, as they have already been paid by the artist. Vanity galleries are not selective because they do not have to be. They are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their approach. If you're wondering if an approach is genuine, google ' is x a vanity gallery?' There are websites that show lists of vanity galleries and the many different names they use. Resource: Howsmydealing Have you any vanity gallery experiences? Follow Éadaoin on Instagram .

Annie Hogg is a visual artist based in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. After graduating with a Diploma in Fine Art from the Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork in 2001 and a BA in sculpture from Aki College of Art in The Netherlands in 2002, Annie worked and lived in environmental protest camps and learned organic horticulture. When Annie Hogg was in art college, her interest in the environment was dismissed as not being 'real art', causing her to abandon her art practice. Twenty years later, her work gravitates around the themes of solastalgia, ecopsychology and transformation. She uses plants, soils, stones, shells and found bones in her art practice, creating pigments and charring foraged objects from the landscape as a votive action to create paint and sculpture. She has won several awards, residencies and art grants, most recently was the winner of the K-Fest Arts Festival in Killorglin Co. Kerry. Annie talks about: Her early concern for the environment Her work being dismissed as not being a worthy theme for art during art college Leaving her art practice for twenty years The importance of drawing and mark making Deciding to become a full-time artist Book illustration Return to fine art and sculpture Learning to extract pigment from the landscape Charring Family connection Foraging The impact of industrial farming Smell Sculptural work Collaboration for her installations Inspiration behind Lost - what happens in a landscape after the land has gone through conversion to an industrial scale farming model. Specifically a system of long established native hedgerows. Solastalgia - the emotional or existential distress caused by environmental changes Her deep sorrow over the loss of the local hedgerows and her guilt about not trying to stop it. Her studio Research Her next project inspired by soil will incorporate sound Grant Applications Rejection Advice Creating titles for her solo exhibition, Blood, Bone, Rust and Stone, using her father's Technical Graphics Textbook Annie also teaches workshops both online and in-person. Contact Annie or see her work on: www.instagram.com/anniehogg_thewidhedgeinkco www.anniehoggstudio.com Full show notes and images available. Contact Éadaoin on instagram.com/eadaoin_glynn and www.eadaoinglynn.com/podcast Artists who inspire Annie include: Pierre Soulages https://www.pierre-soulages.com/ Jesse Jones https://www.jessejonesartist.com/ Aideen Barry https://www.aideenbarry.com/ Books:Caroline Ross - Found and Ground A practical guide to making your own foraged paints https://www.instagram.com/foundandground/ Heidi Gustafson - Book of Earth A guide to Ochre pigment and raw colour https://www.instagram.com/heidilynnheidilynn/ 'Dreamtime' by John Moriarty https://www.lilliputpress.ie/author_post/john-moriarty Contributors to LOST: Natalia Beylis sound artis t https://www.nataliabeylis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nataliabeylis/ Adrienne Diamond glass blower https://www.glasssocietyofireland.ie/user/adiamond/ Sinead Brennan of Glint Glass Studio https://www.instagram.com/sineadbrennanglass/ https://www.instagram.com/glintglassstudio/ Mick Wilkins on bronze http://wilkinsart.ie/ https://www.instagram.com/mick_wilkins/ Other mentions: Flora Arbuthnott of Plants & Colour https://plantsandcolour.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/plants_and_colour/ James Horan was the friend to whom our lecturer told“You have to put in the work to make the work” https://www.jameshoransculpture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jameshoransculpture/ LOST exhibited atSouth Tipp Arts Centre (as a result of Residency Award ‘22/’23) https://www.southtippartscentre.ie/ K-Fest https://www.kfest.ie/ blood bone rust & stone exhibited atLily Gallery Beara https://www.instagram.com/liligallerybeara/ And Cahir Arts https://cahirarts.com/ Annie attended a three-week soil research residency in 2023 with https://www.live-art.ie/

I blocked myself from creativity for decades. I didn't go to art school even though I had a place. Perhaps I felt I had to pursue something more sensible in life? Perhaps I just didn't give myself permission at that time to become a painter? Distraction I used to distract myself from this gap in my life..the void of not being creative. I used to distract myself by buying things. I think that was filling something inside me, because now I no longer have that impulse. Motherhood I wasted a lot of time trying to be a perfect mother. ... I spent a lot of time baking. I made very elaborate birthday cakes... all that creative energy was going into baking, into cooking. Since returning to painting, I've abandoned the concept of perfectionism. I painted privately in my home for a long time before I had the courage to share my work. I felt very shy, very private. I wasn't brave enough to share my work. ' The Artist's Way ' by Julia Cameron When I was struggling to find my way back into some kind of creative life, having never lived a creative life, I read Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way. The first time I read her book, I tried writing. It seemed the obvious choice having studied literature. I had a Masters in French literature. I spent years trying to write poetry and fiction. It never came easily. I was using my laptop, it felt very much like work. I was at a desk, I was distracted by email. It felt very like my work life, my day job, it just never flew, there was never any flow. Years later, I started Julia Cameron's book again and this time it resonated differently with me. She includes several exercises about trying to tap back into what resonated with you when you were a child. "[For me] it was painting, it was always painting. And for whatever reason I didn't give myself permission to paint before...when I started painting again, I felt so true to myself. It felt so real in a way that nothing else in my life felt real. It was like as if I was acting, performing in so many parts of my life. And when I painted, it was my authentic self." "I've been masking my whole life. I have been imitating others, trying to behave like others, trying to fit in. Painting in my studio is the only place where I don't mask, where I am completely myself." Creative Blocks Other things that block me include: Criticism Rejection The lull after finishing a body of work I experience a low point after completing a body of work, especially for exhibition. For me the wheel of creation was spinning very fast as I worked hard towards my fixed deadline. Afterwards the wheel stops, there's no momentum. There's a lull, a fallow period while I feel very uncreative. I'm exhausted, depleted. I need to rest, replenish, find inspiration again. Overcoming Creative Blocks "Keep believing in yourself . Believe that with every painting, every body of work, your work is getting stronger. Keep following that voice inside you that's leading you." Leave uncompleted work in the studio 'Signpost Paintings' pointing you in a new direction Walking in nature Tidying the studio Investing in your art practice See art in person Ration the news Curate your environment Do simple tasks outside the studio I hope this has been helpful and given you some suggestions If you have any other suggestions of things you do when you're blocked, I'd love to hear them. You can see my work on instagram: @eadaoin_glynn and on www.eadaoinglynn.com

"The art world is slow. It is not fast. There's no ten steps to make it in the art world...Some people have two steps, some have 400 steps, some have 20 steps, some have 30 steps. The art world moves at its own pace. And at the end of the day, it's all about the work" Ty Clark is a visual artist, film maker, sculptor and writer based in Waco, Texas. He produced an award winning film, Jump Shoot and is currently working on a documentary series. He began a Mentorship Programme in 2021, through which he has mentored 49 artists from 17 countries. He recently wrote his first novel. He has exhibited extensively and is represented in many major US cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. US artist Ty Clark chats to Éadaoin Glynn about: The value placed on art in his family Falling in love with painting His studio Moving from figurative drawing to abstraction His studio practice Spending time with his work The importance of art learning Developing a body of work Working towards solo shows Having work ready for opportunities Being organised and Inventory management Working with art dealers and galleries How he uses Instagram His mentorship programme The importance of community for artists Experimenting and overcoming fear The best advice he received His advice for artists His approach to rejection His documentary film and novel His recommended books for artists include How to Be an Artist by Jerry Saltz, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, Art and Fear by Ted Orland and David Bayless and Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel Ty's two person exhibition, 'Of Warm Impermanence' with Vy Ngo, runs until 22 July 2023 in Arts Center Waco, Texas. Show notes available in the blog . See more of Ty's work on Instagram: @ tynathanclark and his website: www.tynathanclark.com. Contact Éadaoin on Instagram: @ eadaoin_glynn and her website: www.eadaoinglynn.com

Cork based Orla O’Byrne explores overlooked histories of sites and artefacts. She works across a variety of media and techniques such as drawing, photography and sculpture. Orla rebelled against going to art college after school, travelled and lived abroad, before having children, setting up a bakery business and eventually went to art college aged 35. She has an MA in Art & Process and a BA in Fine Art from The Crawford College of Art and Design. She is a member of the board of directors of the Backwater Artists where her studio is based. Some of her awards include The Lavit Gallery Student of the Year and the CIT Registrar’s Prize. Orla talks to Éadaoin Glynn about: Rebelling against going to art college until she was 35 Her love of drawing Her deep affinity with her materials Coade stone Maverick casting Casting from a cast Writing about art Recording the Crawford Art Gallery on the cusp of change Physical material signs of the stories contained within a building Looking Up Examining old glass slides used for teaching Overwhelm Analog processes Her studio: time management, organisation and storage Peeling the skin off stone Her relationship with colour About rejection Advice Upcoming exhibition with the F Project group, in Chapel Hill School of Art, Macroom about how we perceive light. Full shows and images available in the blog . www.orlaobyrne.com Instagram: @orla_o_byrne Contact Eadaoin www.eadaoinglynn.com Instagram: @eadaoin_glynn

I've talked about entering open calls and managing rejection in episode 6. In this episode, I talk about going to exhibition openings. When you get a yes, when your artwork, painting or sculpture is accepted, you have to celebrate because they're so rare, those yeses...If at all possible, you have to try and go to that opening night. Opening nights are a way of meeting other artists. I believe you have to get outside of your studio and try and connect with the art world in some way, no matter how scary it is. I'm an introvert and shy but I'm motivated to meet other artists. In this episode, I share: Going to my first opening night when I knew no one. Time and days challenging for parents Why it's worth it Opening nights are an opportunity My strategies for opening nights as an introvert Why I go early The advantages and disadvantages of going solo or with someone. How I approach total strangers Using the opportunity to document Seeing your work hung with others Be generous and share other artists on Instagram Talking to the curator Making connections with other artists Making connections leads to other opportunities Document your work in exhibition setting, at the opening and at a later date when it's quiet. Full show notes available Contact Éadaoin on Instagram @eadaoin_glynn and www.eadaoinglynn.com

Galway photographer Enda Burke gave a TED Talk on creativity and has been featured in The Guardian, Rolling Stone Magazine, Forbes Magazine and The Observer. He has been shortlisted for the Sony World Photo awards , The Zurich Portrait award and Saatchi Art Visions of the Future. Recent Awards include the international Bartur Photo Prize, Profifoto “best of new Talent award” 2022 and Lens Culture Home 21’. Enda's practice entails building elaborate sets filled with props from everyday life and with narratives played out by his family and friends . His work is saturated with vivid neon colours and it is nostalgic, kitch and humorous. He chats to Éadaoin about: why he loves photography How limitations made him creative How COVID led him to change direction The importance of his sketchbook His inspiration and love of colour His favourite cameras [Fujifilm CFX50R Digital and Hasselblad 501cm medium format film] The advantages of film and digital His advice and tips The importance of perseverance and self-belief Entering submissions Set building, planning and 'happy accidents' Photographing family, friends and his dog Time management Instagram and hashtags Upcoming exhibitions and teaching Full show notes available. Follow Enda on Instagram @enda35mm and www.endaburke.com Follow Éadaoin on Instagram @eadaoin_glynn and www.eadaoinglynn.com