#112 CAT TESLA
From biologist to full-time abstract artist, Cat Tesla’s journey is anything but ordinary. Our very own Marji Thompson sits down with Cat Tesla as she shares how her path from art festivals to global collectors unfolded, guided by intuition, persistence, and a deep connection to nature.
Discover how yoga and meditation transformed her creative process, leading to authentic, soul-driven work. Cat offers practical wisdom on committing to a successful painting practice and building a thriving art business, even through uncertain times. Don’t miss this conversation, it’s a rare blend of heart, honest strategy, and the kind of artistic truth that will stay with you long after you listen.
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- Transition to Art Career: 00:00
- Artistic Challenges & Growth: 00:25
- Art Career Milestones: 05:20
- Artistic Techniques & Sales: 08:46
- Artistic Environment & Music: 37:42
- Art Creation Challenges: 42:12
- Brand Growth & Income Streams: 43:30
- Artistic Philosophy & Problem Solving: 49:11
- Authenticity & Perspective: 51:51
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What a great interiew Marji. I feel so blessed to have been working with Cat for the past 2 years. It was she who led me to Art2Life. All her work is so fresh and inspiring.
Hi Gillian, how did you connect with Cat and work with her over the past two years? I really like her work and her colors.
HI Gillian!
In what capacity did you work with Cat? Was it with art, or in her other career? And how lucky you are!
Linda
“.. the privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.. ” I really enjoyed this open generous inspiring conversation, thank you Marji and Cat.
Such an interesting and inspiring interview. I am fascinated by you art journey from you were a little girl to a successful artist. I appreciate your were able to quiet you rational mind at the appropriate moments of creating. I love your energy, freedom and abandonment during your work. Beautiful colors. I especially love your soft conversations. What a wonderful teamwork and support you have with your husband! Thank uou so much for sharing. You have me a lot of inspiration and food for thought.
Brillant interview loved how she talks so freely from her heart and all the wonderful insights to how she looks at her artThe background knowledge which informs her approach to life and her work was thought provoking All the great revelations to how artists see each other’s art Cat gave lots of useful tips for today’s artists Such an open and appealing artist The work was quite sensational and you can see how she gives it her all truly remarkable Very enjoyable interview and could see how impressed Marjery was too Fantastic
Super inspiring interview Marji. You know how to listen and bring out the best in visual artists.. I love Cats story her work process and abstract art. Using meditation and the art of flow resonated. From now on, I will remember to ‘allow’ and adapt some of those nerdy ideas because they work .
I loved this interview too, Barbara!
Love Cat Tesla’s artwork and her story was so enlightening.
Well done, Marji – fab interviewing.
Love the fact that cat mixes up oil and acrylics together
Didn’t know that was a possibility
What an inspiring painter
And beautiful being
You are cat
Thank you for sharing
I found your pearls of wisdom inspiring 🤸♂️❤️🪽
With deep gratitude
Cilla ✨🌝🔥
Love the fact that cat mixes up oil and acrylics together
Didn’t know that was a possibility
What an inspiring painter
And beautiful being
You are cat
Thank you for sharing
I found your pearls of wisdom inspiring 🤸♂️❤️🪽
With deep gratitude
Cilla ✨🌝🔥
I found Cat Tesla’s work beautiful and inspiring. I value the perspective she has because of the practice of disciplines that encourage her to paint from her inner Being. She gets in touch with herSelf first through exercise, yoga, meditation, and then painting. She finds a way to distract her mental self and allows a painting to be revealed. My take away is a wisdom I resonate with… Your superpower is to paint who you are. True authenticity.
I’d love to know what acrylic paint she uses and how big the containers are, where/how she mixes colours, does she save the colours to come back to same painting….the scale of her work is what makes me curious how she creates with enough paint to be that free. Ie, does she mix a ton of favourite colours in batches or always on the spot? Thanks 🙏🏻