The Creative Couch with Sam Marshall
The Creative Couch is a podcast about creativity, doubt, and finding your own way of making work. Hosted by artist and coach Sam Marshall, it’s a place to talk honestly about making work, staying connected to creativity, and building confidence over time.
The Creative Couch with Sam Marshall
Episode 2 : Staying Creative, Selling Work & Curating With Confidence
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In this episode of The Creative Couch, I respond to three thoughtful creative dilemmas from Mary Ann, Liza and Melissa - each touching on confidence, stability and how we navigate uncertainty in our creative lives.
Mary Ann is struggling to stay creative when the wider world feels chaotic and overwhelming. How do you protect your practice when the news cycle, instability and external noise start to seep into your studio?
Liza is considering holding a sale of past work that no longer feels like her. Does selling past work diminish the value or direction of the new work she's making?
Melissa is preparing for an exhibition and feeling out of her depth. Should her work be tightly themed? Does everything need to match? How do you curate your work without losing your voice?
In this episode, I explore:
• How to create stability when the world feels unsteady
• The emotional layer behind selling or clearing past work
• The difference between curation and self-doubt
• Practical steps to move forward without spiralling
Each dilemma is unpacked gently, with both emotional insight and clear, practical homework you can try in your own practice.
If you have a creative dilemma you’d like me to explore, email me
thecreativecouchpod@gmail.com
You can listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch the full episode on YouTube via Sam Marshall Art.