In this episode, we sit down with Jaimee Paul, a Sydney-based creative and art teacher. Jaimee shares her journey as a realistic watercolor artist who paints "art for purpose" to give animals a voice and connect people with nature and conservation. Together, Anne and Jaimee explore the contrast between having a silly personality and creating serious art, the challenges of managing creative work with ADHD, and the vulnerability of sharing your soul through your craft. Jaimee also opens up about a major turning point in her career: stepping out of her comfort zone, overcoming the guilt of success, and accepting help from friends to manage her business structure so she can focus on painting.

In this episode we discuss:

• Painting with a Purpose: Jaimee explains her unique practice of painting realistic animal watercolors on canvas to bring meaning and a voice to conservation efforts.

• Overcoming the "Broken System": Jaimee discusses navigating her creative career with ADHD, and how she transitioned from being a tired lone wolf into a supported artist.

• Stepping into a New Era: How Jaimee found a "unicorn" assistant (a fellow Inspired Collective member!), allowing her to hand over tasks to focus on her art.

• The Importance of Art: A heartfelt discussion on why art and music are essential to humanity, helping people feel deeply and escape the heavy realities of the world.

Find Jaimee:

Website: https://www.jaimeepaul.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeepaul/•
Find out more about our host Anne van Damme (⁠@annevandammesongwriter⁠)

Listen to her music on ⁠Spotify⁠or ⁠anywhere else⁠
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Learn everything about Amie McNee (⁠@inspiredtowrite⁠)
And ⁠The Inspired Collective⁠