With 2022 fast approaching, Sarah, Dorien, and Ping look back on what they have learned in the last year. This week on Thriving Women Artists, find out their personal experiences as artists and how the three hosts have each individually learned from them. We hope you can take something from this and have a great New Year!
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
 

Make a list of the things you want to do and want to achieve in the next year. It’s not a habit you should only do once a year, you can even make a weekly list of goals and accomplishments. 
Sarah has learned that social media isn’t everything. You can’t create amazing stuff all day every day. She has also learned that she doesn’t want to do picture books full time, it’s a lot of hard work and Sarah wants to spend more time on her own art. It’s comforting to know that she doesn’t need to look for them all the time, just a few a year will do. 
Dorien has learned that it’s good to surround yourself with people who you trust and can be open with. People who you can share your struggles with make good friends and a good form of support. Dorien has also learned to ask for help when you need it. 
Ping has learned in 2021 that it’s important to practice self care, we need to take care of our bodies and mental health to be able to work in the first place. She also has learned not to be afraid to ask for help. Ping has also learned to manage her time, especially on social media. 


BEST MOMENTS
 
‘There is more that makes me happy than just art’ 
‘Confidence comes with  practice’ 
‘I’m so happy that I’ve made best friends with my sketchbook’ 
‘Overconfidence will kill you’ 
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST 
 
A serious and fun podcast for female creatives hosted by Ping, Dorien and Sarah, three happy artists from Amsterdam.  This podcast will inspire you to make a living out of your art. We welcome you to be part of this community of like-minded people.
www.thrivingwomenartists.comwww.instagram.com/twapodcast
 
 ABOUT THE HOSTS
 
Ping He 
Ping is a watercolor artist. Her work is inspired by nature and her motherhood experience. She develops her greeting cards brand and teaches Botanical Illustration courses online and offline. 
www.pinghe.artinfo@pinghe.art
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art
 
Sarah van Dongen 
Sarah is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist. She takes her sketchbooks and art supplies everywhere, which results in illustrations based on observation and daily life.
www.sarahvandongen.comsarahvandongenillustration@gmail.comwww.instagram.com/sarahvandongenillustrations
 
Dorien Bellaar:
Dorien is an illustration artist. Her work is mainly focused on illustration for children, editorial/food illustration, hand lettering, and she likes to combine those into both traditional and digital art. 
www.dorienbellaar.nlhello@dorienbellaar.nl 
www.instagram.com/dorienbellaarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.