In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat chats with Charuka Arora, discussing into her creative journey, the impactful Arts to Hearts project, and her profound experience navigating grief following the loss of her mother. Key Highlights: Charuka shares her journey of creative exploration and how she found solace and inspiration through Arts to Hearts. The conversation touches upon the transformative power of community and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. Charuka reflects on her fears and doubts when starting Arts to Hearts and how she overcame them by believing in herself and her creative vision. Kat and Charuka discuss the challenges of balancing artistic pursuits with business endeavors and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Charuka opens up about her experience of grief and how she has learned to channel her pain into her creative work, finding purpose and healing in the process. Both Kat and Charuka share insights into maintaining a sense of authenticity and staying true to oneself amidst the noise and pressures of the art world. Charuka emphasizes the significance of investing in oneself and taking ownership of one's artistic journey, regardless of external validation or recognition. Links Mentioned: Arts to Hearts Project - Explore Charuka's impactful initiative bridging art and community. Free Masterclass: - Join Kat's masterclass for tips on how artists can create income streams and suppor themselves abundently    About Charuka Arora: Born in the city of Taj, Agra in 1993, Charuka Arora has garnered international recognition for her exquisite handcrafted Indian embellished collages and paintings. Based in Delhi and Agra, India, she has been fervently exploring Indian textiles, embellishments, images, and surface embroideries since 2016, showcasing her creations both locally and globally.   Thank you to our sponsor, SUPERFINE Art Fairs! Business artists, are you hoping to take your career to new heights? Look no further than Superfine Art Fair, the most widespread art fair for independent artists in the United States. Showcase your talent over 4 days at one of 6 fairs in 2024 and connect in-person with art enthusiasts. Superfine Art Fair offers personalized advice, expert curation, and best of all, takes no commission for your work.  And as an added bonus, mention Create! Magazine during your application and get a 10% discount on any size booth. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your art career. Sign up for a call with Superfine co-founder James Miille at www.superfine.world/sell-your-art today. Make art. Sell art. Superfine will do the rest.