A place for artists to find clarity when doubt creeps in, motivation when inspiration feels distant, and connection when the journey seems solitary.
Creative journeys are never straightforward.
Through community-led conversations, reflective resources, and meaningful mentorship, The Healthy Artist is redefining what it means to thrive creatively.
The Heathy Artist podcast
Hosted by artists Martha Lamont and Dan Curtis, The Healthy Artist podcast is here to help artists (including ourselves) build the tools to create a sustainable and resilient art practice, with slowness, honesty—and a good dose of humour.
Martha Lamont
Martha’s work explores the inner life of a sensitive mind through the mediums of drawing, painting, collage and sculpture.
Dan Curtis
Dan spends his time scavenging and hoarding strange objects to create works that wrestle with the idea of abstraction.
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Episode 6 — The Rules of Art: Sister Corita Kent - Part 1
What does it mean to find a place you trust as a creative? How do we allow the studio to be remain a space of experimentation with all the outside noise of capitalism? In this weeks episode we delved into the work and teachings of Sister Corita Kent, sometimes known as the pop art Nun. Sister Corita was an artist, activist and arts educator as well as a practicing Nun. This is a 2 part episode, the second will be released next week.
Episode 5 — Embracing Uncertainty, with Betsy Bradley
What does it look like to lean into uncertainty in your practice and art career? In this episode we interview Betsy Bradley, an artist whose gorgeous paintings and installations embrace patience and impermanence. Betsy generously shared her journey of navigating being an artist living with chronic illness, and how she has kept on the journey when all seemed impossible.
Episode 4 — Social Media For Artists: The Joys and Sorrows
For many creatives navigating the landscape of social media feels totally disorienting. Share work for ourselves or to please the mystical algorithm? Pour hours into creating behind the scenes studio videos, or abandon the whole damn thing all together? In this episode we discuss the joys and sorrows of using social media as an artist, looking at the science and psychology behind compulsive scrolling, and reframing our relationship to social media based on our vales, not the metrics.
Episode 3 — Myths of success
Exploring what success means beyond traditional metrics like fame or financial gain, and how artists can set healthy and personal measures of achievement. Exploring what success means beyond traditional metrics like fame or financial gain, and how artists can set healthy and personal measures of achievement. Exploring what success means beyond traditional metrics like fame or financial gain, and how artists can set healthy and personal measures of achievement.
Episode 2 — What is a Healthy Artist? (Part 2)
What does it mean to live in line with your values as an artist? How does knowing your personal values shape the work you make and opportunities you aim for? In this episode we interview artist Dan Curtis, and hear his thoughts on aligning your creative practice with your value system. Not comparing your journey to others, as we navigate the many toxic spaces of the creative industries.
Episode 1 — What is a Healthy Artist? (Part 1)
How do I practice being a Healthy Artist? Is it even possible? In our first episode we hear from artist Martha Lamont about what she thinks it means to be a 'Heathy Artist'. We hear about letting go of the illusion of control in your art practice, working from where your nervous system is not on fire, and becoming stable enough to make and think clearly. Maintaining balance against the backdrop of art world challenges, toxic thought processes, and stress about financial success.
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The Healthy Artist is a passion project, created to support and uplift artists navigating the challenges of creative life. We’d love to reach more people who need this, and with your support, we can grow our resources and keep sharing valuable insights. Whether through a donation or sponsorship, every contribution helps us expand our reach, create more content, and provide even better support for artists. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
