Ashley Blazer on Letting Your Work Evolve, Returning to Painting, and Creating Through Change

In this episode, I’m joined by artist Ashley Blazer, whose work is rooted in the natural world and explores spirituality, human presence, and the landscapes we move through — both physically and creatively.

Ashley recently relocated from Austin, Texas to Charlottesville, Virginia, and we talk about how changing environments can reshape the way you see, make, and think about your work. Her practice spans painting, textiles, and sculpture, and one of the most powerful throughlines in this conversation is permission — permission to experiment, to step away from a medium, and to return to it with new clarity.

We cover:

• Letting your artistic style evolve without forcing an “arrival”

• How environment and place influence creative work

• Balancing studio time with the realities of motherhood

• Navigating the business side of art without losing creative momentum

• Marketing, visibility, and building sustainable relationships as an artist

• Why discomfort in your practice is often a sign of growth

This is an honest, grounded conversation for artists who are navigating change, refining their direction, or trying to balance creativity with the rest of life.

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Links & Resources

• Learn more about Ashley Blazer and her work:
https://www.ashleyblazer.com

• Apply to The Art Coaching Club (applications are currently open):
https://www.theartcoachingclub.com/about-1

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