Extraordinary Creatives

Extraordinary Creatives

Extraordinary Creatives: The Premier Art Podcast Welcome to the Extraordinary Creatives podcast, your gateway to the world of exceptional artists and creative leaders who have defied the odds to make a significant impact in the arts and beyond. Hosted by Ceri Hand, creative coach, curator, and seasoned arts and business insider, this podcast offers a wealth of insights into art and creativity through in-depth interviews. Ceri’s extensive experience and genuine passion for the arts make every episode a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. At the heart of Extraordinary Creatives is the belief that creativity is essential for success. However, it is the courage, confidence, and resilience to dare to be different that truly transforms the world. With her warm, playful, and straight-talking style, Ceri delves into the ideas, processes, mindsets, victories, and challenges of trailblazers who have paved the way in the arts. Ceri’s mission is to support 100,000 artists and arts leaders by 2025 by providing exclusive access to information, inspiration, and expertise. Discover the transformative power of art with Extraordinary Creatives. Tune in and follow so you don’t miss an episode!

Episodes

Are We There Yet?

July 23, 2025 • 6 mins
Have you ever walked into a gallery opening, heart pounding, and thought, “What am I doing here? Everyone else looks like they belong”. You're not alone. That voice in your head telling you you're not enough, it's not the truth. It's a glitch in the system. Today, Ceri explains how to reframe how you show up and who you think you are when you do. Your overachieving brain whispering, “You don't belong here”, does not make it true...
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Asking For Help Is Not Weakness - It Is How You Will Be Successful with Danielle Krysa

July 21, 2025 • 119 mins
For this episode, Ceri is joined by Danielle Krysa, host of "The Jealous Curator" podcast, author and a highly successful mixed media artist. Danielle shares her very rocky artistic journey, including why she stopped creating art for 20 years and how she rediscovered her creative voice through therapy, mentorship, and self-acceptance. The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your a...
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Should You Start a Newsletter as an Artist?

July 18, 2025 • 11 mins
Is it really worthwhile for an artist to start a newsletter, these days? Ceri’s answer is - yes. She explains why, even in the age of AI, endless algorithm tweaks and dopamine-driven social scrolls, newsletters are still the most effective way to generate sales. Ceri concisely explains how to start your own artist newsletter and shares 4 real world examples. The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start bu...
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Chewing Gum and Cinematic Truths – A Rebellious Filmmaker’s Journey with John Smith

July 13, 2025 • 100 mins
In this episode Ceri is joined by the incomparable John Smith—artist-filmmaker, mischievous narrator, cinematic magician. Over the past five decades, John has created more than 60 award-winning films, videos and installations that have screened in cinemas and museums around the world, from MoMA in New York to Tate Modern, and earned him honours including the Jarman Award and a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists. Often funny,...
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Why You Feel Drained After a Big Show (And What to Do About It)

July 9, 2025 • 9 mins
In this episode, Ceri looks at why so many artists feel completely drained after a big show. She explains why this is a natural part of the creative cycle, how to build up your resilience before a show so the drop in energy you feel is less drastic, and the practical things you can do to enable yourself to recover faster and ignite your creative spark again. The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start bui...
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Using the Art of Story Telling to Connect and Resonate with Hunter Braithwaite

July 6, 2025 • 97 mins
Today, Ceri is joined by Hunter Braithwaite, an artist, writer, editor, and cultural strategist who is Senior Vice President of Cultural Counsel and has led strategic communications for the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Hyundai Artlab and the Ford Foundation. Hunter shares how to craft powerful narratives that tell your story and engage decision makers and how to use your creativity to connect with others and be an agent for chang...
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How to Rekindle an Old Artworld Contact (Without Making it Weird)

July 2, 2025 • 8 mins
Today, Ceri talks about reaching out to someone you haven't spoken to in years. Most artists dread speaking to that curator, collector, collaborator, who once loved their work, got their vision, maybe even worked with them, but who they over time lost touch with to the point where contacting them again feels kind of awkward. Ceri shares 4 simple ways to reach out that cut through all of that awkwardness and really work. Artist N...
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Creative Courage, Grit and the Benefits of Sharing Your Process with Chris Do

June 29, 2025 • 85 mins
In this episode, Ceri is joined by the dynamic Chris Do—designer, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of The Futur. Chris shares his journey from refugee to renowned creative force. He and Ceri discuss the power of inner narratives, building confidence through action, and why you should share your process. If you suffer from imposter syndrome, are unsure of how to grow your creative career, or stuck waiting for permission - this ...
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The 5 Types of Confidence Every Artist Needs (And How to Build Them)

June 26, 2025 • 7 mins
Today, Ceri talks about something that causes more anxiety than almost anything else in an artist's career - confidence. She demonstrates that confidence is not a single magical personality trait that you either have or you don't, it is actually a toolkit of slightly different skills that any artist can learn. Artists need to develop 5 types of confidence, Ceri explains what they are and how to build each of them. She also provi...
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Finding Inspiration Everywhere, Persevering and Staying True to Yourself with Laleh Khorramian

June 23, 2025 • 84 mins
Today, Ceri is joined by Laleh Khorramian, painter, printmaker, animator and textile artist, whose work spans drawing, light, costume and collage. Laleh reveals the roots of her creative life, from drawing under duress to discovering Van Gogh in Costco. Laleh shares how growing up between cultures shaped a dual sense of self that still informs her work.   She explains how she rebuilt her practice and sense of self after cancer d...
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Stuck is Normal - Staying Stuck is Optional

June 19, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode, Ceri talks about something every artist faces – getting stuck. That moment where everything grinds to a halt, you feel overwhelmed and unable to make progress. Ceri has helped all kinds of artists overcome this issue, everyone from emerging artists, mid-career artists, even artists with solo shows at major institutions, so she will help you too. Stuck happens to everyone, but staying stuck, that part´s optional.  ...
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Leveraging the System to Create Attention Grabbing Subversive Art with Jeremy Hutchison

June 16, 2025 • 92 mins
For this compelling episode, Ceri is joined by artist Jeremy Hutchison, whose subversive, multi-disciplinary practice spans performance, sculpture, video and text. They cover essential takeaways for artists today: how to subvert the aesthetics of capitalist spectacle without shame, how humour disruption and wrong-headed commercialism can be radical tools for change; and why artists must stop waiting for permission and instead beg f...
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You´ve Achieved More Than You Think

June 12, 2025 • 7 mins
In this empowering episode, Ceri dismantles the myth that you are not achieving enough as an artist. Something that virtually every artist that comes to her for coaching tells her is true of them. Ceri explains how to use honest reflection, and mindset shifts to put things into perspective, fully appreciate your achievements and celebrate your wins. This episode will enable you to reclaim your confidence and progress with renewed ...
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Invisible Worlds, Creative Resilience & Letting Go Of Perfectionism with Andy J. Pizza

June 9, 2025 • 92 mins
Today, Ceri sits down with prolific author, illustrator and podcaster, Andy J. Pizza. They discuss how each part of you fuels creativity, and why staying true to your weirdest self produces meaningful work.  Andy shares the evolution of his acclaimed book Invisible Things (co-created with his spouse Sophie Miller). He opens up about collaboration, resilience, letting go of perfection and advocating for yourself when working with c...
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When You Know, You Know: Heartbreak, Art and Learning to Trust Yourself

June 5, 2025 • 6 mins
Today, Ceri shares a personal story that she rarely talks about. It´s messy and painful, but ultimately hopeful. Ceri is sharing this story to help you reflect on the times that you have ignored your inner knowing, your instincts, and carried on working for a gallery or client that was draining you or stayed in a bad relationship. This episode will help you find a little more courage to trust yourself next time. Enabling you to be...
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Making Art That Glows: Autumn Casey on Intuition, Grit, and Building a Creative Life

June 2, 2025 • 70 mins
Today, Ceri chats with Miami-based artist Autumn Casey, whose work dances across sculpture, performance, video, and sound—from solo screams at Art Basel to directing a lo-fi Snoop Dogg video. Autumn transforms the everyday into something enchanted, uncanny, and joyfully offbeat. Her luminous sculptures now light up the design world. She shares the real story behind sustaining a creative life: the grit, the glamour, the grounding f...
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How to Build Confidence—Without Faking It

May 28, 2025 • 6 mins
If confidence feels elusive for you and this is holding you back, this episode will be especially helpful for you. Confidence is not a gift, it is a habit, something you can learn and use until you reach the point where getting out there pitching, applying and connecting is something you feel comfortable doing and are good at.   To help you to do this Ceri shares the real-world journey of a member of her Artist Mastermind Circle,...
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How to Keep Evolving When the Art World Wants Consistency with Peter Gronquist

May 26, 2025 • 54 mins
Today, Ceri introduces you to the extraordinary artist Peter Gronquist. Peter grew up surrounded by creative energy and unconventional thinkers. His work is rooted in resilience, experimentation, and emotional connection to the natural world.  Peter and Ceri discuss his artistic journey, the importance of persistence, parenting, and the messy beauty of making work that defies categories. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay true to...
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The Artists Making Progress Do This First

May 22, 2025 • 8 mins
This week's shorty is about one simple but powerful shift: getting clear on your goals, what you really want, and how to start getting there. Not just in theory, but in practice, with examples from artists who've done it inside The Artist's Mastermind Circle. There is a difference between working and progressing. You can be busy every day, posting, planning, painting, and still feel like nothing's actually moving. If that sounds f...
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The Transformative Effect of Saying Yes to the Painting Within You with Erika B Hess

May 19, 2025 • 62 mins
For this episode, Ceri is joined by the fiercely honest, endlessly generous Erika B Hess, a painter, the artistic director of Chautauqua Visual Arts and host of two brilliant podcasts. She's exhibited nationally and internationally, curates shows and publications and has helped build an entire support system for artists.  Erika shares her artist journey, including the moment her paintings stopped being something she controlled and...
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