Fostering Clarity and Confidence Through Writing with Samantha Clark (ep. 211)

The Art Biz

From sketchbook notes and letters, to authoring her own exhibition catalogues and eventually publishing a memoir, to her thoughtful weekly Substack newsletter, The Lifeboat, Samantha Clark reflects on how writing fosters clarity and confidence for herself and the artists she mentors.

In a conversation with host Alyson Stanfield, Samantha discusses how writing can deepen one's creative practice, the value of opening conversations, and how she maintains a writing schedule alongside her work in the studio.

They also delve into the practicalities of living and working in a remote location and how artists can view marketing not as a chore but as an opportunity to build meaningful connections.

00:43 Meet Samantha Clark: Visual Artist, Writer, and Author

02:23 Samantha's Artistic Journey and Writing Integration

04:22 Living and Creating on Orkney Island

10:43 Balancing Art, Writing, and Mentoring

15:28 The Power of Writing for the Creative Practice

27:26 Weekly Writing Routine

28:39 Newsletter Content and Process

30:47 Why Samantha Transitioned to Substack

35:33 Monetizing and Community Building

43:08 Samantha’s Writing Schedule

47:39 Looking Forward to 2025

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