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80% of painting lies within the “ugly stage” (and why you should push through it)
Smerdon Toast Episodes, PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/10/25 Smerdon Toast Episodes, PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/10/25

80% of painting lies within the “ugly stage” (and why you should push through it)

Portrait Artist of the Year contestant Anne Smerdon discusses what differentiates professional artists from beginner artists - hint: it’s all about pushing through the ugly stage of the painting!

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5 tips I learnt from competing on Portrait Artist of the Year Australia 2025
PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/10/25 PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/10/25

5 tips I learnt from competing on Portrait Artist of the Year Australia 2025

Award-winning artist Anne Smerdon shares 5 lessons from PAOTY 2025, the first Portrait Artist of the Year Australia competition.

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What it’s like to have your art judged publicly - from a Portrait Artist of the Year Australia contestant
PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/10/25 PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/10/25

What it’s like to have your art judged publicly - from a Portrait Artist of the Year Australia contestant

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The Secret Power of Taking Breaks: Why Growth Happens When You Step Away from the Easel
PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/9/25 PAOTY Anne Smerdon 11/9/25

The Secret Power of Taking Breaks: Why Growth Happens When You Step Away from the Easel

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You might spot me on ABC TV in November - I’m on Portrait Artist of the Year Australia!!!
PAOTY Anne Smerdon 10/14/25 PAOTY Anne Smerdon 10/14/25

You might spot me on ABC TV in November - I’m on Portrait Artist of the Year Australia!!!

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How a Slower Routine Can Unlock Creativity My Artist’s Journey
Anne Smerdon 8/21/25 Anne Smerdon 8/21/25

How a Slower Routine Can Unlock Creativity My Artist’s Journey

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Why we gave ourselves a weird painting challenge (and what we learned)
Anne Smerdon 7/21/25 Anne Smerdon 7/21/25

Why we gave ourselves a weird painting challenge (and what we learned)

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Learning from Light: Painting in Compressed Values
Anne Smerdon 6/16/25 Anne Smerdon 6/16/25

Learning from Light: Painting in Compressed Values

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Painting Light: a conversation on process, emotion and Australian bird art
Anne Smerdon 5/20/25 Anne Smerdon 5/20/25

Painting Light: a conversation on process, emotion and Australian bird art

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The difference between original bird paintings and bird art prints?
Anne Smerdon 4/29/25 Anne Smerdon 4/29/25

The difference between original bird paintings and bird art prints?

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Why is there an apple in your bathroom? - Smerdon Toast episode 2
Smerdon Toast Episodes Anne Smerdon 4/28/25 Smerdon Toast Episodes Anne Smerdon 4/28/25

Why is there an apple in your bathroom? - Smerdon Toast episode 2

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Lessons I learnt from painting timed studies - Smerdon Toast episode 2
Anne Smerdon 4/28/25 Anne Smerdon 4/28/25

Lessons I learnt from painting timed studies - Smerdon Toast episode 2

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The benefits of painting timed studies - Smerdon Toast Episode 2
Smerdon Toast Episodes Anne Smerdon 4/28/25 Smerdon Toast Episodes Anne Smerdon 4/28/25

The benefits of painting timed studies - Smerdon Toast Episode 2

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What makes Australian bird art unique?
Anne Smerdon 4/23/25 Anne Smerdon 4/23/25

What makes Australian bird art unique?

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Art for colour blind people
Anne Smerdon 2/11/25 Anne Smerdon 2/11/25

Art for colour blind people

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Behind the painting "Preserve and Protect": a story of painting Australian bird of prey
Anne Smerdon 8/7/23 Anne Smerdon 8/7/23

Behind the painting "Preserve and Protect": a story of painting Australian bird of prey

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From idea to painting - explore the creative process of an Australian bird artist
Anne Smerdon 8/2/23 Anne Smerdon 8/2/23

From idea to painting - explore the creative process of an Australian bird artist

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THE DAY I BECAME AN "EQUINE ARTIST"
Anne Smerdon 11/27/19 Anne Smerdon 11/27/19

THE DAY I BECAME AN "EQUINE ARTIST"

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HOW TO COMMISSION A PAINTING FROM AN ARTIST
Anne Smerdon 11/27/19 Anne Smerdon 11/27/19

HOW TO COMMISSION A PAINTING FROM AN ARTIST

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5 SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE STEPS TO OVERCOMING A 'CREATIVE BLOCK'
Anne Smerdon 11/27/19 Anne Smerdon 11/27/19

5 SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE STEPS TO OVERCOMING A 'CREATIVE BLOCK'

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