This week Ping is joined by artist Marenthe. Marenthe is a successful artist who has specialised in a wide range of practices over a long career. In this interview Marenthe discusses her journey in the art world, tips and tricks she uses on a daily basis, her progression as an artist and some of the challenges she has faced over the years and how she overcame them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Marenthe details her journey as an artist from founding her own design agency and through the twists and turns that led her to where she is today.  
Marenthe and Ping share their thoughts on digital versus analog art and the strengths and weaknesses they see in both.
Marenthe talks about the business side of art, how most artists try to avoid it and why ‘money’ isn’t a dirty word.
Marenthe talks about how she gets over a creative block and details how she finds that ‘taking a leap’ is the thing that always sets her free. 

BEST MOMENTS“Have a routine, they are important, but if an idea pops into your head, don’t be afraid to put everything else to one side and run with that idea.”
“You have to accept that sometimes it isn’t about pleasure, sometimes you have to do the hard work.”
“Promote your art the way you create it, in an authentic way. When it’s from the heart, people will relate to it.”
“We don’t know what we don’t know until we experience it.”
ABOUT THE PODCASTA serious and fun podcast for female creatives hosted by Ping, Dorien and Sarah, three happy artists from Amsterdam. This podcast will inspire you to make a living out of your art. We welcome you to be part of this community of like-minded people.
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ABOUT THE GUESTMarenthe OttenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/marenthehttps://www.instagram.com/theartbeatclub
Websites: https://www.theartbeatclub.com/https://www.marenthe.com/
ABOUT THE HOSTSPing HePing is a watercolor artist. Her work is inspired by nature and her motherhood experience. She develops her greeting cards brand and teaches Botanical Illustration courses online and offline.www.pinghe.artinfo@pinghe.art www.instagram.com/pinghe.art
Sarah van DongenSarah is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist. She takes her sketchbooks and art supplies everywhere, which results in illustrations based on observation and daily life.www.sarahvandongen.comsarahvandongenillustration@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/sarahvandongenillustrations
Dorien BellaarDorien is an illustration artist. Her work is mainly focused on illustration for children, editorial/food illustration, hand lettering, and she likes to combine those into both traditional and digital art.
www.dorienbellaar.nlhello@dorienbellaar.nlwww.instagram.com/dorienbellaarThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media