How to be an Artist - Episode One - Pauline Jans

Pauline Jans is an abstract painter who lives and works in the wine country of British Columbia. We talked about how she became an artist, her painting process, and how she markets her work.
You can find Pauline and see her beautiful work at: www.paulinejan...
I’m Louise Fletcher and you can find me at:
www.thispainti...
or:
www.louisefletc...
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[@susanbentley6296]

What a wonderful woman Pauline Jans is, a very insightful, helpful and inspirational interview. I'd like to say (I think it's probably due to Louise being an artist herself) that the questions she asks are all the ones we want and need the answers to and Pauline was very open and honest with her replies.

[@philomenephilion]

Just brilliant! I learned so much, I feel inspired, and as if I'd made two new friends. Thank you.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@leticiacampos1044]

I love these talks! They help me firm my toddler steps into embracing my art and having the courage to call myself an artist.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it's helpful!

[@abigailelverd1125]

wow.. such a great interview, so many true points mentioned and i totally resinated with you Pauline, thank you both for being so open and honest..

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You are so welcome!

[@susankulis9741]

I just discovered you through Nicholas Wilton. I love your work and I love your interviews. This was a fabulous interview! So many deep thoughts and ideas that are helpful to all of us in the struggle.

[@tiggy4062]

Great advice, Thank you both

[@sharonwhite6105]

If this was your first interview, then you are most definitely a natural Louise! Great questions, and answers that have hit home. I've been painting for others all my life 😳

[@ThisPaintingLife]

It was my very first!

[@MariaMunoz-rz1nz]

Great interview! I tear up when she talked about her dog! I so much get that.💕

[@ThisPaintingLife]

yes me too x

[@brianbuday8639]

What fun! Two of my favourite artists. One almost in my back yard ( Pauline) and Louise way across the pond as they say. Yet brought together for some great inspirational talk. Cheers to you both😎

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Oh wow - coincidence!

[@simpleartofhealing286]

Love her work!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Me too! ❤

[@yogasaraswati1230]

Thankyou both for insights and inspiration.🙏

[@denisejames1687]

Awesome interview. Pauline is so self aware. I’ve been following her Instagram feed. I am a total newbie to paint and I’m still trying to discover my own style, and I find I am very drawn to her style. Hope to take a class from her someday! Thanks for doing this Louise!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nadinejohnsonfineart]

Thank you for doing these videos. By sharing their stories it makes me realize how similar all artists are and how are journeys are much the same. Looking forward to seeing episode 3

[@michellemcintyre2071]

Loved this Louise, it was hugely insightful and definitely what I needed to hear right now... thanks x

[@ThisPaintingLife]

You're so welcome!

[@CarlottaART]

Excellent interview!

[@ThisPaintingLife]

Thank you!

[@artaglow]

Lovely person....nice interview.

[@stepho68]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you 🙏

[@kristinetucker8659]

Thank you for this!

[@PhengKhang]

Flow

[@deniselovell1096]

That's the word I thought of, like in Tim Urban's work on overcoming procrastination

[@stephenblessed92]

Not sure why it would take almost forty two minutes to say: start creating art.

[@ThisPaintingLife]

I think we said more than that, but no need to watch any more because I do like to chat. lol

[@deniselovell1096]

@@ThisPaintingLife It was a brilliant interview, I got a lot out of it