Nitty Gritty
Nitty Gritty is the podcast that delves deep into the underworld of being an artist from a raw and honest perspective.
Hosted by artist Kate Florence, Kate chats with many different types of creatives about their struggles, failures and how these things have helped them grow a full time creative practice. We cover all the taboo topics, money, self worth, mental health, insecurities and much much more! xxx
New Ep: Every second Wednesday
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- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
HANNAH MÜLLER-HILLEBRAND - Buy my art before I’m dead
Hello and welcome back!! Season 4 of Nitty Gritty is officially here, and I’m so grateful to you for putting me back in your ears.
We’re starting the season with a special one. Berlin-based contempora…
A Look Back at Season 3
Thank you for being part of this big, beautiful season of Nitty Gritty!
We’ve heard from so many incredible artists this season, and although they’re all on unique creative paths, some recurring theme…
KATE & HOLLY - Copycats, criticism & the cost of putting yourself out there
KATE FLORENCE - Why comparison is infecting your creative brain
ZOE GREY - The gift of time & the courage of doing less
This week i chat with abstract painter Zoe grey from Tasmania. This was such a great chat thanks to Zoe for being so open and honest about life an an artist.
Her Solo show with James Makin Gallery in …
KATE FLORENCE - Creating Creative Structure
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JONNI CHEATWOOD - Making space to create with intention
This week, I sit down with LA based Contemporary painter Jonni Cheatwood. Innovative in his practice, I was so excited to speak with Jonni and learn more about his avante garde approach to canvas m…
Q&A - With Kate Florence and Holly Terry
MUSONGA MBOGO - Identity, art & the freedom of structure
This week i sit down with Musonga Mbogo, a visual artist and painter based in Canberra NSW, Australia. We chatted about the importance of paving the way to create the things you want to see in the wo…
JULZ BERESFORD - Embodying the spirit of a landscape and the power of age
This week I’m speaking with Julz Beresford, a traditional painter from the countryside of rural New South Wales! Having grown up immersed in the outdoors, Julz’s intent with her work is for the audie…
ABBEY RICH - Bridging the art divide and reimagining everyday spaces
In this week's episode, I chat with public and exhibiting artist, Abbey Rich. Passionate about working in public space, Abbey has worked with communities around the world to make artworks that are ac…
KATE FLORENCE - Reflections from growth in 2024
This week, it’s just me behind the mic, reflecting on changes I made in my practice that helped me grow in 2024. I chat about finding inspiration in memories, being honest on social media, trusting t…
MATT CAUCHI - Making art you love and managing comparison
This week I sit down with Matt Cauchi, a Sydney-based mixed media artist focused on pushing texture-based boundaries. His paintings are tactfully layered to reveal an interesting exploration of depth…
ASH HOLMES - Staying curious, embracing challenge & running a gallery
This week i sit down with Ash Holmes, an abstract painter and co owner of HAKE House gallery, we discuss her career as an artist and the ups and downs that come with that. We discuss what Ash looks f…
STATE OF ART - The power of sharing a studio
Are prints devaluing your work?
TAMARA DEAN - Hope and creativity in an ever changing world.
This week i sit down with renowned Australian photographer Tamara Dean! I loved this chat so much thank you to Tamara for being so open and honest about her process as an artist over the 25 years sh…
KATE FLORENCE- Transitioning from an unfulfilling job to a creative career
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KYLE STEED - The importance of perspective, human connection and self representation
This weeks chat was so great! I sit down with Kyle Steed, a painter and Muralist based In Texas. Kyle is my first international guest, so much honest insight in this chat thanks so much to Kyle for b…
CASSI YOUNG - Global Fine Art Director at Artworks Group
This week I am in Singapore and I sit down with the lovely Cassi, the Global Fine Art Director at Artworks group in Singapore. We discuss her journey into the fine art world, the culture of high-end …