Your Art Matters

E219 | Sitting In The Uncomfortable And The Naughtiest Thing You've Done As A Child

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SITTING IN THE UNCOMFORTABLE MIXED WITH 'WHAT IS THE NAUGHTIEST THING YOU DID AS A CHILD? The last year has been turbulent. That's probably the most h...

E218 | How Sound, Movement and Breath Changed My Creative Life

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do we spend trying to think our way back to our creativity? I've done it for years. Sitting with the question, turning it over, trying t...

E217 | My Biggest Takeaway from Ceramic Art London

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, STORYTELLING AND THE POWERFUL ROLE CONNECTION PLAYS IN HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGE WITH ART This weekend, I spent a few d...

E216 | Supreme Self Confidence in Minutes

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

HOW TO GET SUPREME SELF CONFIDENCE IN MINUTES Confidence wasn't always something I felt. There was a period in my life where I felt really anxious, es...

E215 | You Will Never Be an Artist - Let's Rewrite the Story

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"You will never be an artist." It's a strong statement. But for many people, it's not just a sentence - it's a belief that's slowly formed over time. ...

E214 | How To Find Your Style - The First Step

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find your style? I've asked myself this question countless times over my 25 years as an artist. And I know I'm not alone. Many artists I me...

E213 | A Message For Those Feeling Creatively Stuck

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There comes a point in your creative journey where you start to question everything. You're showing up, you're trying, you're taking steps but it stil...

E122 | Make your goal so small it's ridiculous not to do

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck because your goals feel too big, too far away, or just… overwhelming? It's easy to get paralysed by the "what's next?" in l...

E211 | How The Success Of 3 Artists Came From The Small Steps In The Beginning

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the moment you almost gave up… was actually part of the progress? I've been reflecting on ten years of creative work, friendships and mistak...

E210 | How to Generate Ideas For Courses, Projects and Art

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

209 | You're Not Behind - You're Still Shedding

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

STEPPING GENTLY INTO 2026: PAUSE, REFLECT, AND PREPARE Happy New Year, my friends! It feels so good to be back. As 2026 begins, you might be noticing ...

E208 | The Secrets Behind Running A Successful Gallery And Online Store

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it really takes to run a successful art gallery and online shop? In this week's episode, I'm chatting with The Two Faced Twins, Gem...

E207 | From Passion to Profit: A New Way for Artists to Thrive

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself doing everything with your art but still not feeling clear? In this episode, I'm talking with Kellee Wynne about how to s...

E206 | The Art of Starting Again: Lessons on Creativity, Success, and Reinvention

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your old ways of working or creating no longer fit? In this episode, I sit down with Sheryl Garratt, writer, creative coach an...

E205 | 10 Years of United ArtSpace And We're Celebrating YOU

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a special one because next April marks 10 years of United ArtSpace. But today isn't really about me or the business. It's about you: t...

E204 | Resist Change, Resist Life - Navigating Change in 3 Steps

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world is changing fast, and as artists, we feel it deeply. Whether it's in your work, your business, or life itself, change can bring fear and unc...

E203 | How to Protect Your Mental Health as You Grow

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Growing as an artist or creative can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. The pressure to keep up, the endless to-do lists, and the feeling...

E202 | Don't change for a few, change for you

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whose voice are you really listening to when you create? 👀 Friends, family, strangers and all their opinions can be endless. I've been there, makin...

E201 | The Art Of Taking Time Off

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time off isn't indulgent, it's essential. If you're someone who throws yourself fully into projects and finds it hard to slow down, this episode is fo...

E200 | 200th Special Edition: Why Your Art Matters

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks the 200th episode of the podcast - and I just want to start by saying a huge thank you. When I launched this podcast all those years a...

E199 | Busy Brain? Here's How I Quiet the Noise and Find Focus

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like your brain is spinning and you can't even grasp a clear thought? In this episode, I'm sharing what that feels like for me and the 3 pra...

E198 | Too Many Ideas? Here's How to Choose What to Focus on Next

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your brain is full of creative ideas, projects, and "what ifs" and you're struggling to choose what to focus on next - this episode is for you. I'm...

E197 | Six Months Gone. Now What? A Gentle Way to Review and Refocus

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Half the year has gone already. If you haven't had a chance to stop and reflect yet, you're not alone. In this episode, I walk through my mid-year rev...

E196 | Protecting Your Creativity: A Legal Guide for Artists Who Teach

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching art comes with a lot of questions, and one of the biggest is, how do you protect what you're sharing? In this episode, you'll hear from Kimbe...

E195 | From Bankruptcy to a 7-Figure Paint Party Business - Live Podcast with Heidi Easley

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if hitting rock bottom was the start of something amazing?  In this episode, I'm joined by Heidi Easley - artist, author and founder of Paint Pa...

E194 | Ditching the 9-5: How Creative Crafting Club Turned Passion into Profit

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dreamed of teaching art, working with kids, or building something meaningful on your own terms? This episode is packed with inspiration. I'm join...

E193 | 7 Ways to Make Money Teaching Your Art

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teaching doesn't have to mean standing at the front of a classroom with sweaty palms. Trust me, I've been there! This week, I'm sharing 7 ways you can...

E192 | Stuck in Worry? This One Mental Pivot Helped Me Reclaim My Power

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, I've been noticing how easy it is to get stuck in fear, focusing on what's going wrong or what we don't want. It happened recently when someth...

E191 | The Power Of The Pineapple — A Metaphor for Living Life

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why I'm always talking about pineapples? I am a huge believer in the power we have to design our own lives.  Our thoughts, feelings and d...

E190 | Alain Picard on Growing a Thriving Art Business Without Leaving Home

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a powerful live conversation with artist and educator Alain Picard, as he shares the moment that changed everything in his creative career...

E189 | The Power of Being Utterly Yourself—And Owning It

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend, I wore a pineapple on my head—and it completely changed the way I saw myself. I know that sounds wild, but stay with me. In this episo...

E188 | 3 Ways to Make 1 Million As An Artist - Break Through Your Limits

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if earning a million as an artist wasn't just a wild dream—but a real, achievable goal? I know, it can sound outrageous. I used to think the sa...

E187 | How to create an art membership so you get paid every month

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if it's actually possible to make a living from your art—without having to be connected, represented, or selling in galleries...

E186 | How to earn money every month from your creativity

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could earn money every single month from your creativity—without burning out or compromising what you love? For years, I thought being a...

E185 | 2 steps to abundance

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like money just comes in and goes straight back out—like no matter what you do, you're stuck? I've been there. I used to think that...

E184 | Are you being brainwashed?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I found myself scrolling through social media—something I don't do often—and within minutes, I was bombarded with conflicting opinions....

E183 | Selling Your Art Q&A - Live Podcast

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

START SELLING YOUR ART Q&A - How can I price? - How do I keep momentum going when I feel burnout? - What do I do if I want consistent commissions? - I...

E182 | Can I Buy Your Art? (Easily)

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can I buy your artwork?? We often don't hear this question in the early stages of someone deciding if they want to buy from us.  This question remain...

E181 - Panicked and Slipping—A Ski Fall That Showed Me the Power of One Simple Step

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, I fell on a steep mountain of snow and got stuck. I was skiing and took a tumble that then led me to realise that in life, when we are face...

E180 | Lost In The Chaos? Here's How To Stay On Track

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel completely overwhelmed, like you have no idea what day it is? Same. But over the years, I've built a safety net that helps me go from chaos ...

E179 | 3 Ways to Overcome Guilt When Making Art

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with guilt when making art? You're not alone. This episode explores why creative guilt happens and how to overcome it. Learn to remind your...

E178 | Making Money This Year

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I  share everything I did to overcome my many years of financial struggle and finally surpass my BEST financial goals. From: How to set financial g...

E177 | Reflecting Back On 2024 - Design Your Life Prep

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're diving into the power of reflection as we review 2024 together. Using the reflection worksheet, we'll explore how looking back helps us u...

E176 | Bring in 2025 With Our Next Free Event

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! We are excited to kick off 2025 with our FREE event this month. Here are the details:   WHAT: DESIGN YOUR LIFE IN 3 DAYS (Best Year Y...

E175 | Design Your Life With 3 Important Questions

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want help creating a vision for 2025, you are invited to join our annual Best Year Yet workshop where thousands of us come together to connect ...

EP174 | Get Clear On What You Want in 2025

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know for many, this time of year is hectic, so I am landing in your inbox with a gentle question to ask yourself as you prepare for the New Year.  ...

E173 | Lacking Money & Time? This Is What I Do...

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At this time of year, I head into a slight panic.  I feel the pressure of all the tasks, gifts, school plays, all the school activities that require ...

E172 | What Is Your Art Saying? How To Unlock The Answers

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever paused to consider the messages hidden in your own art? Every piece we create has something to teach us—not just about the world, but ...

E171 | How To Be Successful On Instagram

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an Instagram account? Do your followers see your posts? Are you finding it hard to grow your following? If you want to learn our top Insta...

E170 | Portrait Artist Of The Year Contestant - Lloyd Lewis

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been rejected? It can be tough hearing no after no after no. Imagine being rejected 9 years in a row! This is what happened to the amazi...

E169 | Why Not Me? Feel Your Future, Don't Just Dream It

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever imagined a life where paying your bills is easy? Where you walk into your solo show with confidence, sell 80% of your work, and have peo...

E168 | Why Not Now? Taking Action On Big Dreams

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I was doing an exercise with my 7 Keys students this week, where we challenged ourselves to ask, "What will life look like when I hit my big money goa...

E167 | Tolerance Trap - How To ReThink Risk

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I was driving down the motorway/highway at 70 miles per hour on my way to the Lake District in the UK, along with hundreds of other drivers all drivin...

E166 | Why Being Inconsistent Can Be A Good Thing

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt guilty as you are not making art on a regular basis? or, you didn't post on social media for a while? Or, that you were doing so we...

E165 | Making A Full Time Living From Art With Summer Paradiso

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer found us a few years ago at a time when she wasn't sure why she just couldn't seem to sell her art. She loved creating, that wasn't an issue - ...

E164 | What Does Making Art A Living Mean?

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to make a living from art? Does it mean pay the bills? Does it mean it has to come only from art sales? This is what I talk about in...

E163 | How Did my Book get To Number 1 In Less Than 12 Hours?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My book Your Art Matters hit the number one best-seller list within 12 hours of releasing it! Firstly, thank you if you were one of the people who bou...

E162 | How Do I Sell My Art?

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was a question that came in last week, and I receive this same question on a weekly basis. When you ask this question, it's so broad - it's like ...

E161 | From Sleepless Nights to Starry Heights: How Kristine Richer turned midnight hours into a thriving art career

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Sleepless Nights to Starry Heights: How Kristine Richer turned midnight hours into a thriving art career. Join us for a live podcast talk with K...

E160 | To Niche or Not To Niche?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you stick to drawing one thing? Or creating art only using pencils? This is a topic that can make people really angry! I understand why because...

E159 | Live Q&A - Why It's Important To Understand Why Your Art Matters

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is a little different. I hosted it live and made it an open Q&A. I had no idea what we would talk about, which is always a nice surpri...

E158 | Making the Impossible Possible

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like one of your goals is just impossible? A money goal you just can't seem to achieve, or a level of standard in your work you jus...

E157 | How To Deal With Scammers

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever worried about falling victim to an online scam as an artist?  We share a real story from our community about a member who fell victim t...

E156 | 10 X Your Goal And See If This Happens

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the book 10X Is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan and another co-author, the idea of aiming for goals that are ten times larger than your current ...

E155 | 3 Reasons You Are Not Hitting Your Goals And How To Change

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've had the same big financial goal for the last 3 years, and for a long time, it has felt like I'm getting further away from it than closer to it. H...

E154 | BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Book release date and in-person book launch details

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The BIG day has arrived.  The publication date of my book, Your Art Matters is 6th August. Our official book launch event is 16th August - we would l...

E153 | Is A Subscription Membership Right For Your Art?

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being paid to: Have a community of people around you. Make art all day. Use your studio space. Learn from you. Have a break. These are some of the w...

E152 | Becoming An Artist With Bonny Snowdon - LIVE

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wow - this was a bumper LIVE episode as we talked with artist, Bonny Snowdon. Bonny broke down her whole journey from not making art in 30 years to se...

E151 | How To Make Extra Income From Your Creativity

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was a live podcast where I brought in my mentor, Stu McLaren. We talked about my past and how Stu has impacted my life in the most profound way e...

E150 | The Free Training That Changed My Life And Income

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I set out to talk in-depth about how a free training I took back in 2016 changed my life in the most profound way. Although I do t...

E149 | How My Son Sold His First Artwork

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My son was getting quite angry and upset as he wanted to buy an Xbox but didn't have the money.  We can all relate, I am sure - there are many things...

E148 | Your Mistakes are Adding More Value to Your Art

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you the mistakes you make are increasing the value of your art? We often disregard our mistakes, which can impact our confidence negati...

E147 | Making Art that sells

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making art that sells - a term some people love and for some it brings feelings of guilt, shame and a sense of selling your soul. This week, I explore...

E146 | Bringing your Art to life

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I remember looking at my painting and wondering what was wrong with my creation. It didn't seem right, but I couldn't determine why.   It was like wh...

E145 | Artist Talk - Success since becoming a member of United ArtSpace

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wonderful talk with artists as we delve into the success they have experienced since working with us. We discuss hoe they use the Best Year Yet proc...

E144 | How other artists design their lives using Best Year Yet

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A wonderful live podcast episode where we bring in artists who share how they plan their year ahead. We talk about having goals, not having goal, havi...

E143 | The art of getting what you want

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know this title may make some people feel uncomfortable - those who give give give and never put themselves first, for example. However, when we bre...

E142 | Reflecting on 2023 together - Recorded Live

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's reflect on 2023 together.   One of the best ways to move forward and achieve success is by reflecting and today's podcast was recorded live.  ...

E141 | Happy New Year: 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last year I bought a house, which was a big deal for me.  As a single parent, who used to be in masses of debt and unemployed for years - to get to t...

E140 | I want you to always be happy, but that's not going to happen

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this final Vlogast of 2023, I want to wish you a very healthy and 'happy' end to the year. I know it's not an easy time for some people.  I was re...

E139 | Making connections with no expectation

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I always say you are one person away from an opportunity. Suvi is a UAS HUb member and last week, she shared her surprise as she was invited to exhibi...

E138 | The 3 most important questions to ask yourself

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you begin to take control of your life to feel more fulfilled and happy, you often realise it's not about the house, the amount you earn or the s...

E137 | The view of a few

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your art won't sell You should paint flowers, you will make more money  You are not good enough  People aren't buying art right now    H...

E136 | How do you really want to live your life?

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you could live on your own terms with no money, worries, or responsibilities- how would you be REALLY living?? It amazes me how many people live a ...

E135 | Chill and prosper - Money talk

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I went to an event recently called 'Chill and Prosper' by Denise Duffield Thomas.  Denise has a book out with the same name.   We spent 2 whole days...

E134 | Is it time to give up?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know when it's time to give up on a dream/goal or mission??? The feeling of giving up can arise from many situations, such as: Working on...

E133 | Fake it till you make it

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There have been many times in my life that I fake how I feel and think to push myself to the next level.   If I didn't do this, I don't think I would...

E132 | Why I have been feeling like a failure: Lessons from Nashville

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had moments when you feel like everything is going wrong? Everything you touch seems to turn into a disaster??   I had been experiencin...

E131 | Are you feeling burnt out?

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have been feeling burnt out recently - do you know the feeling??  When it feels like your head is in hundreds of different places, everything is co...

E130 | Don't spoil what you have now

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

" Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.  Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for" - Epicurus...

E129 - What you can do within 60 seconds

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If I asked you to carve out 60 seconds this week, what would you do in that time?? How would you spend it?? We often allocate an hour or a day on task...

E128 | Should you share the meaning behind your artwork?

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some artists, sharing everything about their artistic journey feels natural. They lay bare their motivations, inspirations, and the intricate deta...

E127 | 7 Keys Alumni Art Talk - How they created success using the 7 key framework

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

E126 | From Redundant To Full-Time Artist with Ronelle Reid

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Michelle and award-winning artist Ronelle Reid as they talk about how Ronelle transitioned from being made redundant from her work to becoming a ...

E125 | From dreaming of a solo show, to making it a reality - Behind the Sketchbook with Jenny Stevenson

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Collage and book artist Jenny Stevenson joins us to share her experience working through our 7 Keys framework.  She shares how she: Developed her v...

E124 | The Meaning of Making Art Your Living

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JOIN MICHELLE FOR A LIVE PODCAST RECORDING! This week, Michelle recorded a bumper live podcast episode to kick off the Make Art Your Living Workshops ...

E123 | How Do You Stand Out From The Crowd?

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it frustrating when you post to Instagram and only a few people see your post?   My friend, Jay Kingman from Aniko Branding, did an experiment ...

E122 | Who do you need to be to gain the success you want?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As I have been delving into my creativity recently it has left me feeling vulnerable.   I am delving into a new way of making art and am very conscio...

E121 | So What? Why Should We Care About Your Art?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why should we care about your art? Ouch. This can be a hard question to swallow. I was given this advice recently: whenever I write a headline or have...

E120 | Lessons From A Milk Carton: Q&Q

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I sat at the kitchen table and as all was quiet in the house, I had time to sit and contemplate.  I poured my oat milk onto my cereal and read the mi...