Feeling overwhelmed by Instagram? You're not alone and it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of The Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn advocates for a calmer, more sustainable approach to Instagram that works for artists at every stage.The goal isn't to go viral. It's to be findable, discoverable, and human. Remember your follower count is not your worth as an artist. In this episode Éadaoin discusses:Why Instagram is still worth your time. What "branding" actually means for artists and why you already have oneHow to build a pace you can actually stick to, protect your studio time, and turn one image into four pieces of contentMaking your account discoverable: bios, hashtags, captions, and the settings most people missWhat to post when you have no idea what to post: 10 practical content ideasThe formats explained: Reels, Carousels, Stories, and Live (with real data on what actually reaches people)Community over followers, why relationships matter more than numbersSecurity basics to protect your account as a professional assetCommon myths debunked including the one about posting every dayFollow Éadaoin on Instagram: ⁠⁠@eadaoin_glynn⁠⁠Thank you for listening. Wherever you are, whatever you're making, remember you are a Warrior Artist.

Welcome back to The Warrior Artist! After some time away, host Éadaoin Glynn is back with a personal catch-up episode covering everything that's been happening in her practice: a new studio, art education, mentorship, and an upcoming solo exhibition.In this episode:Eadaoin shares why having a clear goal is one of the most important tools in an artist's practice, and walks us through the big moves she's made over the past year:A Purpose-Built StudioAfter a year in her first dedicated studio space (a prefabricated garden room with high walls, overhead windows, and yes, a sink), Éadaoin reflects on how separating her practice from her home life has been a genuine game-changer.The RHA School, DublinEadaoin enrolled in the part-time Painting Resolution programme at the RHA School in Dublin, one day a week. She shares what group crits feel like for the first time (nerve-wracking!), the value of articulating your work out loud, and a standout comparative study exercise, which led to a surprising realisation: her work had drifted from the abstract quality she actually loves.Mentorship with Vanessa JonesThrough the RHA programme, Eadaoin was paired with painting mentor Vanessa Jones, a lecturer at NCAD. Their regular Zoom sessions provided invaluable outside perspective.Solo Exhibition: The Slow Moon ClimbsEadaoin is preparing for a solo show, The Slow Moon Climbs, at the Backwater Artists Group, Cork, opening October 2026, working with Cork-based curator Kim Crowley. The exhibition explores the visibility of women's bodies as they age, including perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, and ageing more broadly. The work began autobiographically and has since expanded into something more collective, shaped by an anonymous online survey inviting others to share their own experiences.The WorkEadaoin talks through her materials and process: acrylic on raw and primed canvas, the unpredictability of staining and pigment movement, her use of colour as emotional shorthand, and her most recent paintings, beginning with abstract grounds of tide-mark pigment onto which she then positions the body.Contribute to the online SurveyIf you have 10 minutes and would like to share your anonymous experience of perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, or ageing, whether positive, negative, or uncertain, Éadaoin would love to hear from you. Your words will feed directly into her work.👉 [⁠⁠Link to survey⁠⁠]You can also find the link on Instagram: ⁠⁠@eadaoin_glynn⁠⁠Next episode: Instagram for artists, a saner approach. Don't miss it.Thank you for listening. Wherever you are, whatever you're making — you are a Warrior Artist.

Jo Melvin is a professor in fine arts and feminisms at Chelsea College of Art in London, director and curator of the Barry Flanagan estate. Jo is also an art historian, a writer, a lecturer, a filmmaker, a curator and an exhibition maker."I speak as a woman who wears many hats, academic, scholar, teacher, mother, alongside the simultaneous development of my artistic, curatorial and exhibition making practices."In this episode of The Warrior Artist, Jo Melvin chats to Éadaoin Glynn about:Ending up in art school 'by default'Steering her own path in art schoolHow she approached and met artists who inspired herHer approach to curating and exhibition makingTeaching Meeting Barry Flanagan and curating his workMeeting Marion Milner, Francis Bacon and Lucy LippardHer advice to artistsHer love of film and her own creative practiceRead the blog.Follow Jo Melvin on InstagramFollow Éadaoin Glynn on Instagram.Support The Warrior Artist on PatreonPodcast edited by Bren Russell of Podland.

Leah Hewson is an abstract artist who works in layers of complex patterns, in vibrant neon colours. She studied in Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design. She has exhibited extensively, including solo exhibitions in the RHA and Hillsboro. Fine Art. She has had residencies in New York, LA Berlin and Dublin. She has won several awards, including the whites award for painting in the RHA. Her work is in many public collection and has also been auctioned at Sotheby'sIn this episode of The Warrior Artist Podcast, Leah chats to host Éadaoin Glynn about :Interning with Sean Scully in New York moved her directly into abstractionCollaborations enable to give up control and access creativityWhy she enjoys working in a variety of mediumsHer intuitive painting process and painting in the 'flow state'Avoiding the comfort zone and challenging herselfHer advice for artists Commercial commissions and being outside the gallery systemHaving a painting auctioned at Sothebys LondonMural paintingHaving an authentic voice and the importance of discipline.Read the blog Follow Leah Hewson on InstagramFollow Éadaoin Glynn on InstagramSupport the Warrior Artist on PatreonPodcast Edited by Bren Russell of Podland

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Ciara Rodgers, a visual artist based in Cork City who works from her studio at Backwater Artists Group. She has a BA and MA from Crawford College of Art and Design and works in an expanded drawing practice which includes polaroid photography, installation and performance.  Her work is often site specific, with the defunct and disappearing architecture of the urban landscape as her starting point.Ciara discusses:How the frustration of COVID lockdown forced her to explore new areas in her practiceHer love of the unpredictability of Polaroid photographyHer public practice vs her private practicePerformance drawingHow the urban environment inspires herHer colour palette inspired by her 1980s childhoodHow she nurtures her practice and balances all her different mediumsBalancing two teaching jobs with her studio practiceTaking holidays from social mediaHow she handles rejectionThe best advice she received as an art studentHer advice for emerging artistsRead the blog See Éadaoin's work on her website and Instagram.See Ciara's work on her website and Instagram. This episode was edited by Podland

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Leah Beggs, a visual artist based in Galway. Her work is semi-abstract landscapes and she is represented by the Solomon Gallery in Dublin and the Kenny Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway. A graduate of Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design, her work is in public collections including the Department of an Taoiseach, Trinity College Dublin and the National Concert Hall. Leah discusses: Her intuitive painting process and 'the crap pile' How moving to Connemara impacted her work How interior design and visual art are mutually beneficial industries The importance of having a studio Working with galleries The importance of being professional the challenges of balancing family time, administration and her painting practice Rejection Wandhanger hanging system Read the Blog post on my website. Follow Éadaoin Glynn and Leah Beggs on Instagram.

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Debbie Godsell, a visual artist and art educator based in Cork. Her work is primarily lens based, but has evolved to include sculptural forms and video. A graduate of Crawford College of Art and Design and Limerick School of Art and Design, she is a member of Cork Printmakers. In 2018, she was shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait Prize. She has won many awards and her work is in public collections, including the National Gallery of Ireland, the OPW, and the Crawford Art Gallery. Debbie discusses: her artistic evolution from lens-based work to printmaking the influence of her rural surroundings on her art. her love of the unpredictability and possibilities within printmaking the impact of her family history and environment on her work Her interest in folklore, identity, and the colonial history of Ireland The creative processthe challenges of balancing teaching and her art practice Rejection Advice and the importance of community The importance of perseverance See Debbie's work in her upcoming solo exhibition 'Flail' in Source Arts Centre, Tipperary, 14th September – 19th October 2024 Full show notes available here Follow Debbie on Instagram and her website Follow Éadaoin on Instagram and her website

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn interviews Irish visual artist Aideen Barry, who shares insights into her expansive practice that includes performance, sculpture, film, text, and experimental lens-based media. Barry discusses her personal journey to becoming an artist, the themes in her work such as domestic labor, environmental changes, and human vulnerability, and her unique approach to engaging with varied mediums. She reflects on the significance of international collaboration and how her work resonates on a global scale, touching on social and political issues. Highlights include discussions on her projects, 'Oblivion' and 'The Song of the Bleeding Tree,' as well as her approaches to art as a form of protest and responsibility. Barry also discusses upcoming projects, her thoughts on art's role in society, and her efforts to support emerging artists and diversify representation in the art world. 00:00 Welcome to the Warrior Artist Podcast 00:12 Introducing Aideen Barry: A Visual Artist's Journey 00:48 The Early Desire to Create: Aideen's Path to Art 01:55 Exploring Artistic Mediums: A Journey Through College and Beyond 03:17 Building an International Profile: The Importance of Global Connection 06:10 Folklore and Identity: Diving into the Archives 10:26 The Bleeding Tree: A Metaphor for Environmental Awareness 13:37 Oblivion: Music as a Medium for Message 14:11 The Role of Artists in Today's World 19:26 Collaborating with Peter Gabriel: Art in Popular Culture 20:43 Klostes: A Feature Film Collaboration 27:06 The Power of Non-Verbal Communication in Art 29:31 Exposing Injustice Through Art: The National Gallery Controversy 30:22 Championing Women's Representation in Art Institutions 34:29 The Power of Artistic Protest and Representation 36:11 Advocating for Equality and Diversity in the Art World 41:08 The Artist's Life: Balancing Creativity, Family, and Activism 48:34 Future Projects and Collaborations: Expanding Horizons 53:28 Final Thoughts and Advice for Emerging Artists Read the blog post here See more details on Aideen Barry on Instagram and her Website. Follow Éadaoin Glynn on Instagram @eadaoin_glynn and her website.

In this episode of the Warrior Artist Podcast, host Éadaoin Glynn shares her recent experiences and lessons learned from preparing for two solo exhibitions. Éadaoin discusses the process of creating a new body of work, from initial opportunity to final execution, highlighting challenges such as finding inspiration, embracing experimentation, and the importance of documentation and promotion. She offers advice on trusting the creative process, seeking feedback, and lessons learnt on documenting and curating exhibitions. Éadaoin also shares tips for artists on how to maximise opportunities. Follow Éadaoin on Instagram @eadaoin_glynn and on her website www.eadaoinglynn.com References / Names mentioned: Maurice Quillinan Limerick Museum Art NetDlr Walter's, Dun Laoghaire Pauline B Flynn Diane Magee Nuala Clarke Lizzie Kinsella Artform Salvatore of Lucan Zsolt Basti

In this episode I share what I've learnt about artist websites. I've just finished my third website iteration. Each time it's been PAINFUL! I procrastinate about it but like everything I learn by doing. We'd all prefer to be in the studio creating, but having a website is essential. I hope this helps motivate you because if you wait for the perfect website, you've waited too long. Put something up and then edit! Good enough is good enough! Links: For those in Ireland, you can avail of a business grant of up to €2,500 to pay a web designer help you build an e-commerce website. Click here for details I use Artwork Archive to manage my inventory and to send curated rooms to curators, collectors, especially useufl when I was updating my website. Click here for 20% discount Connect with me on Instagram