Do What You love interview: Flora Bowley (podcast)
So excited to share with you this interview with celebrated American painter Flora Bowley. Flora’s work is simply beautiful, and she is an inspiring free spirit with a talent for luring amazing paintings out of those lucky enough to take classes with her. Having admired her work from afar I first met Flora when I took a class from her last year. In a single day she completely changed the way I approach painting. For more info on Flora, see her website, blog, or connect with her on Facebook. Or sign up for the class she is teaching here in England in May!
(Image: Tyson Robichaud)
Here Flora talks about how she became an artist and found her style, why she was drawn to teaching and why she believes retreats are such a powerful experience for those who attend. She also talks about her licencing deal with Papaya and her plans for the year ahead. The interview is just over 30 minutes long, so get yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a good chat!
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(Shhhh… I have also recorded an extra-juicy additional exclusive interview with Flora for the Do What You Love e-course, which is now open for registration! Like never before, Flora opens up about her attitude to risk, pushing her comfort zone, and how she uses travel and adventure to feed her creative soul. Not to be missed! More info here)
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(‘Thirty-six’ acrylic on canvas, Flora Bowley)
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Flora will be teaching in Europe for the first time later this year, as she joins us for the Do What You Love art and creative enterprise retreat in the stunning English countryside (May 11-15). See here for more details on Flora’s class, ‘Bloom True: Wild and delicious painting with Flora Bowley’ but be quick, there are only a handful of places left for Flora’s class.
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See here for more interviews with inspiring people doing what they love
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I am Guest Curating on Crescendoh.com all this week. Pop over to read my Art Saves story, and see my collection of inspiring posts from other artists and writers
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Join us in the stunning English countryside for the Do What You Love art and creative enterprise retreat (May 11-15 2011). Combining creativity, enterprise and community, it will give you the time, space, tools and inspiration to help you do what you love. Choose from art workshops with outstanding teachers including painter Flora Bowley, mixed media artist Priscilla Jones and book artist Rachel Hazell, and put your burning creative business questions to successful entrepreneurs. See here for more details and registration.
Fantastic podcast! I love Flora and you two had a great conversation.
I have missed your blog the last few weeks since you switched over to your website, I forgot to bookmark your site (did it now) and was lucky enough to catch you on FB today.
So excited for your e-course!
Your website looks great!
*LOVE* hearing your voices and all the adventurous fun! I learned alot in Floras class at Squam so I’d love to take a whole 3 days with her again at some point. Everyone is in for a TREAT at Do What You Love – all your teachers are wonderful. Beth – we HAVE to go to Burning Man. 2012?
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What a great interview with Flora. Very inspiring. I so enjoyed Flora’s class. It was a new way for me to look at painting. Just loved it! I am so looking forward to your e-coarse. I am so envious of everyone going to the retreat!! Next time!!!
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Ohh I love hearing about Flora’s artistic journey & process – all of this is just so needed in the world today! Thank you
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Hi Beth
I agree with Louise…it was so good to hear yours and Flora’s voices. You have a great way of interviewing. Sincere, and warm and relaxed in a way that makes the reader feel like we are all just sitting together chatting over coffee. (or chocolate and wine?? 
Thanks for sharing…
Ahh thanks Andrea. Flora is lovely and it was fun to chat. I love that idea that we are all just sat around having coffee/chocolate and wine!
Dear Beth
this is a most aMazing interview. How fabulous!! and so very exciting.
i love what flora said about believing her studio will be in her backyard…and trusting if she puts it out there…it will happen!! oh YES!! it will.
you are both amazing….
xxo, Kim
oh and p.s.
Beth I ADORE your accent.
xxo, Kim
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