In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, PAA Associate Member and contemporary artist Zhuang Hong-yi is featured by the Professional Artist Association (https://professionalartist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.

Zhuang is an internationally acclaimed artist known for his vibrant, color-shifting Flowerbeds and sculptural canvases that merge Eastern sensibility with Western contemporary aesthetics. Splitting his time between China and Europe, he draws from cultural memory, nature, and ritual to create works that symbolize joy, peace, and prosperity.

A frequent presence in major institutions - including the Venice Biennale and museums across Europe and Asia - Zhuang has built a career that bridges continents while mentoring the next generation of artists.

In this deep dive, Zhuang opens up about cultivating an adventurous creative life, one defined by curiosity, risk-taking, and the courage to evolve. He reflects on how experimentation fuels his growth, how relationships shape his artistic authenticity, and how freedom in the studio translates into resilience in his career.

This episode offers powerful insights for artists seeking to expand their practice, embrace discovery, and build a sustainable path rooted in both ambition and play.

“Art itself should be more about adventure. It is also about discovering it. It is new things you cannot always repeat.”

— Zhuang Hong-yi

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:27 Nature and Travel as Inspirations for Art

03:00 Shift from Traditional to Experimental Art

06:05 The Importance of Memory and Impressionism in His Work

09:15 The Success of the Flowerbed Series

12:00 The Evolution of His Artistic Style Over Two Decades

15:45 The Role of Galleries and Teamwork in His Career

18:30 Differences in Art Preferences: Chinese vs. European Collectors

21:00 The Influence of Environment on His Artwork

23:30 Advice for Aspiring Artists on Experimentation and Ambition

Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here:

https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/zhuang-hong-yi

Links to artworks discussed:

• His artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here.

Connect with Zhuang

• Website: https://www.zhuanghongyi.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhuanghongyiart/

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalartistaccelerator

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• Free training on how to find art buyers without a big following: https://professionalartist.com/find-your-next-3-fine-art-collectors/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2025-06
• Free insider report on how Painters, Sculptors, and Fine Art Photographers make their art income stable and consistent: https://professionalartist.com/report/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_report

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In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, contemporary painter and PAA Associate Member Adam David Taylor is featured by the Professional Artist Association (https://professionalartist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.

Adam is a British artist whose abstract dreamscapes are inspired by the dramatic coastal landscape of Western Wales. Blurring the boundary between the tangible and the imagined, his work balances structure and spontaneity.

A graduate of the Cardiff School of Art, Adam achieved a career milestone when he was personally selected by renowned painter Sean Scully to exhibit at Flowers Gallery in London.

In this deep dive, Adam shares how he rediscovered his creative voice after a decade in music, rebuilding his life around painting from a small coastal town.

He offers insights into managing multiple international gallery representations, maintaining authenticity in his work, and developing the discipline and mindset essential to a minimalist creative practice.

This episode offers powerful reflections for artists seeking to pursue their craft with quiet conviction, embracing both fear and freedom as integral parts of the creative flow.

“I think luck exists, but you have to create the right circumstances. It takes hard work, a strong body of work, and experience to be ready when it strikes.”

-Adam Taylor

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Adam Taylor's Artistic Journey

01:45 Creative Process and Painting Techniques

05:22 Transition from Music to Painting

08:30 Building a Painting Career in Rural Wales

10:56 The Impact of Lockdown on Creativity

13:42 The Role of Gallery Representation

16:50 Pricing Artwork and Navigating Multiple Galleries

19:30 Thoughts on the Importance of Instagram

21:22 Experimentation with Limited Resources During Lockdown

23:36 Advice for Emerging Artists

Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here: https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/adam-taylor

Links to artworks discussed:

• His artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here.

Resources:

• Cardiff School of Art: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/school-of-art-and-design/
• Gallery Red (Spain): https://www.galleryred.com/
• &Gallery (Edinburgh, Scotland): https://andgallery.co.uk/

Connect with Adam

• Website: https://www.adamtaylorartist.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_david_taylor/

Learn more about The Professional Artist Association:

• Join 50,000+ artists getting Free advice & inspiration:
• https://professionalartist.com/podcast/#join-free-artist-letter
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalartistaccelerator

Free training and resources:

• Free training on how to find art buyers without a big following: https://professionalartist.com/find-your-next-3-fine-art-collectors/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2025-06
• Free insider report on how Painters, Sculptors, and Fine Art Photographers make their art income stable and consistent: https://professionalartist.com/report/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_report

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In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, contemporary figurative painter Michelle Doll is featured by the Professional Artist Association (https://professionalartist.com/join), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists.

Michelle is an acclaimed artist whose emotionally charged paintings explore intimacy, empathy, and the quiet beauty of human connection. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, she transforms everyday moments into poetic reflections on tenderness. Her work has been exhibited internationally and recognized with major honors, including the Lillian Orlovsky and William Freed Grant.

In this deep dive, Michelle shares how reconnecting with your inner world can spark creativity and healing, how authenticity in your studio practice shapes genuine relationships, and how to build a sustainable career that supports both artistic freedom and emotional well-being.

This episode offers insight and inspiration for artists seeking to create from a place of truth, compassion, and balance… both on and off the canvas.

”Find something that's not going to stress your art. If your art is stressed, then you can't bring your good energy into the studio and make the work that you want to make.”

-Michelle Doll

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:18 Creating a Safe Studio Environment

03:32 Experiencing Moments of Connection Through Art

05:44 Emotional Healing and the Creative Process

10:21 Important Artworks and Their Impact

12:10 Balancing Artistic Freedom and Financial Stability

14:05 Insights on Teaching and Mentoring Artists

17:21 Navigating the Challenges of Funding and Grants

19:44 Commissioned Work: Expectations vs. Reality

22:08 The Importance of Stability for Artistic Expression

23:24 The Role of Stress in Artistic Practice

24:34 Reflection on Creativity and Inner Care

Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here:

https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/michelle-doll

Links to artworks discussed:

• Her artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here.

Resources:

• New Jersey City University: https://www.njcu.edu/
• New York Academy of Art: https://nyaa.edu/
• Artwork Archive: https://www.artworkarchive.com/
• NFA (NALAC Fund for the Arts): https://www.nalac.org/grants/nalac-fund-for-the-arts/

Connect with Michelle:

• Website: https://www.michelledoll.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellelynndoll/

Learn more about The Professional Artist Association:

• Join 50,000+ artists getting Free advice & inspiration:
• https://professionalartist.com/podcast/#join-free-artist-letter
• Join ≈1,000 committed artists around the world for less than $1, £ or € a day: https://professionalartist.com/join
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalartistaccelerator

Free training and resources:

• Free training on how to find art buyers without a big following: https://professionalartist.com/find-your-next-3-fine-art-collectors/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2025-06
• Free insider report on how Painters, Sculptors, and Fine Art Photographers make their art income stable and consistent: https://professionalartist.com/report/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_report

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with another artist and leave us a review. We read every single one.