This weeks episode is long list of passive income ideas and how to market your products to keep the income rolling in. A few of the companies I mentioned in the podcast: Printify // https://printify.com Gelato // https://www.gelato.com/au Skillshare // https://www.skillshare.com/en/ Creative Market // https://creativemarket.com Patreon // https://w…

Dominic Machado, Estelle Vasudevan & Mark Machado talk through the chaos in the Lanka Premier League, why the Dambulla owner got arrested, what happened at the auction and the governance issues around the league. Subscribe to the Murali End Newsletter: https://muraliend.substack.com/Av 11-29 Media

Mark Machado, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado discuss the last week in Sri Lankan Cricket as they discuss the last week in Sri Lankan cricket including if Angelo Mathews is about to retire, Kusal Mendis' visa issues and what are the chances of Sri Lanka winning the World Cup. We also hear from former Sri Lanka Coach Mickey Arthur. SUBSCRIBE TO THE…

Today I am speaking with Elizabeth Gleeson. Elizabeth is a Muralist and fine artist who says, ‘I’ve loved enhancing walls and transforming spaces in Australia and overseas. My passion for creating intricately detailed and patterned artworks has resulted in a style that has become uniquely recognisable; whether it’s on canvas or concrete. In this in…

Dominic & Mark Machado react to the Selectors Press conference and the justification that was made for the squad going to the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://muraliend.substack.com/Av 11-29 Media

This weeks episode is about five important skills all muralists need. From weird problem solving through to physical fitness. A few talents needed on top of your creative talent to level up to large scale murals. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals Podcast If you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast top…

Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan & Dominic Machado react to the Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad list and the Agenda Uncle's drain all the power from Mark's laptop. Subscribe to the Murali End Newsletter here: Muraliend.substack.comAv 11-29 Media

Mark Machado, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado discuss the Women's team qualification for the T20 World cup, who makes the Men's T20 World cup Squad and how the Sri Lankans are getting on in the IPLAv 11-29 Media

This weeks episode is about rejection. Unfortunately, rejection is inevitable within the creative industries. It is part of the process: applying for grants, residencies, street art festivals, EOIs, competitions, group shows. It is impossible to be accepted for everything you apply for, and therefore: rejection. In this episode I give some tips on …

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER HERE: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Mark Machado, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado chat through the Women's T20 World Cup Qualification campaign, how the Sri Lankans are getting on in the IPL and with a week to go to till the T20 World Cup squad is annouced they look at who may or may not make the final 15…

This week on the Murali End Sri Lankan Cricket Show; Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado discuss Chamari Athapaththu snesational match winning knock of 195* against South Africa to level the One Day internaional series SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: https://muraliend.substack.comAv 11-29 Media

Today I am speaking with Nancy Donaldson: one of the founders of Art Lovers Australia Online Gallery. Nancy is an exhibiting artist and art educator with over 20 years experience in the creative industries. Growing up in Texas, Queensland she was taught to find the beauty in everything. In this interview we talk about what the successful artists ar…

This weeks episode is about Imposter Syndrome. What is it? Do I have it? What can I do to overcome it. Are you fearful of being ‘found out’? Do you feel like a fraud or a fake? Do you have an overarching weight of not being good enough? You are not alone. Listen to this weeks episode for ideas on how to manage the imposter. ——— Thank you so much fo…

This weeks episode is full of ideas to keep you focused and ticking off your to do list. If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the things to do, this episode is for you. From time blocking post-it notes to prioritising tasks. A little bit of planning time can make a huge difference to your productivity! ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art…

Mark Machado, Dominic Machado and Estelle Vasudevan talk about Vijayakanth Viyaskanth being picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chamari Athapaththu's cryptic post about retirement and how the U19 Women performed against England and Australia in this week's episode of Murali Pod, the Sri Lanka Cricket Show. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: https://muraliend.…

Today I am speaking with my brother from another mother: Mandy Schöne-Salter. Mandy is an artist who loves to explore different forms of creativity. You can find her diving into mural art, photography, and community art, always looking for new ways to express herself. Mandy is a big nature lover, so you'll often see her artwork celebrating our nati…

Subscribe to the Murali End Newsletter here: https://muraliend.substack.com Mark Machado, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado discuss an historic Women's series win against South Africa and yet another men's test series win against Bangladesh. They talk about how the Sri Lankan women's team has become one that consistently wins series and talk about h…

This weeks episode is all the creative ideas for marketing your art without social media. Social media isn’t the only way to market your art business. In this episode I throw a load of marketing ideas at you. Let’s think outside the box when it comes to getting your artwork in front of your target markets eyes. The Instagram Experiment blog post I …

Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado discuss Sri Lanka's emphatic win in the first test over Bangladesh, discuss what to expect from the Women's tour of South Africa and the U19's tri series. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER HERE: https://muraliend.substack.com/Av 11-29 Media

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Dominic Machado, Nick Brookes, Mark Machado & Estelle Vasudevan discuss the last week in Sri Lankan Cricket. They preview the test series between Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, discuss Sri Lanka's ODI series loss and also Wanindu Hasaranga coming out of retirement for test cricket and…

This weeks episode is a tough one – burnout. What better time to record a podcast episode about burnout, than when I am in the middle of an epic burnout? There are tears and some sniffles but I do identify the signs of burnout. I also speak about what I have done (and am currently doing) to come back from a career burnout. I understand this isn’t t…

Today I am speaking with the generous and colourful Maggi McDonald. Maggi is an artist & surface designer based in Sydney, Australia. After growing her family she studied design which led her to rediscover her love of painting. Nature is a constant inspiration in her work and her brightly coloured abstract gardens and landscapes are inspired by the…

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Dominic Machado and Nick Brookes discuss the last week in Sri Lankan Cricket. They discuss Nuwan Thushara's hat-trick in the T20i series and the first ODI. They discuss Sri Lanka's batting line up and what SL need to do to win the ODI series…

This weeks episode is not entirely an artist interview. It is a quick, one question interview with a handful of artists. I ask a number of artists from around the globe, what advice they have for emerging artists. Pour yourself a Friday afternoon beverage and enjoy the party vibe (and some background laughter and random children giggling into the m…

Former Sri Lanka analyst Prad Navaratnam joins Mark Machado and Nick Brookes to look at the first two T20 games between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and discuss Sri Lanka's T20 side going into the World Cup. They discuss Aviskha Fernando's batting, the rise of Pathum Nissanks, the role of Sadeera, the growth of Kamindu Mendis and where Charith Asalanka…

This weeks episode is my recent observations after spending two weeks with 20 other artists at a residency in Chiang Mai, Thailand. How different artists collaborate, the struggle that we all have within the global economic crisis and the advice to ‘just do it’. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals Podcast If you’d like…

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Mark Machado, Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado discuss is Charmari will get a game in the WPL, Sri Lanka's squad for the T20's against Bangladesh and how to fill the hole Hasaranga has left in the team.Av 11-29 Media

Today I am speaking with the vibrant and entrepreneurial Kate Owen. Kate started out painting in the storage acco a few hours a day for about a year to develop a practice. After starting to sell work she created a dedicated purpose built-studio, a sanctuary of peace and positivity in which to create. This allowed her to dedicate more time to her pr…

Estelle Vasudevan and Dominic Machado review Sri Lanka's series win over Afghanistan, the umpire Lyndon Hannibal, Chamari Athapatthu and the end of the Women's NSLAv 11-29 Media

A little while ago I asked the public what questions they would ask a practising muralist. Most questions were around money and how to quote on mural jobs. This episode is full of all my knowledge, experience and research around pricing murals in Australia. I explain my rates and how I price my work. I also have suggestions for how to add value to …

SUBSRCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER HERE: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Mark Machado, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado preview the T20 series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, they discuss where Wanindu Hasaranga might bat and which bowlers get into the XI. They review the ODI series and discuss Pathum Nissanka and look back on Kusal Janith …

I made the leap from my grown-up job into working full time for myself 10 years ago now. In this episode I share with you the five tips I wish I’d know before taking the leap. Sound advice for any creatives wanting to work for themselves. Hide the scissors! ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals Podcast If you’d like to s…

Dom, Nick and Estelle look at the One-off Test against Afghanistan, the launch of the Women's NSL and what Sri Lanka's squad for the Afghanistan ODIs looks like. SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER: https://muraliend.substack.com/Av 11-29 Media

Today I am speaking with the wonderfully generous and talented Amica Aindow. Australian artist, Amica is as an abstract expressionist painter, known for creating earthy, botanical forms that evoke the intricacy and beauty of the natural world. ​ Born in Germany, and raised on the Isle of Wight, England, Aindow embarked on a global journey with her …

Mark and Dominic Machado preview Sri Lanka's test against Afghanistan, discuss what Dhanjaya De Silva's captaincy might look like, which players in the squad should come into the XI, discuss the U19's World Cup and Charmari Athapaththu's WPL contract. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSsjD3e_NeWotY3GETtbWA S…

I sometimes get stuck in the 'death scroll' on Instagram. I don't like it. It doesn't make me feel good. I get frustrated when I don't have 50k followers like other artist do. Am I not as good as them? I often think that if I had 50k followers then online artworks sales would be so easy. The frustration is mainly around the fact that I have no idea…

Mark & Dominic Machado chat to former Sri Lanka Cricket Analyst Prad Navaratnam. They discuss how he got the job, his role in the team, SLC's Brain Center, winning the Asia Cup and more. They Sri Lankan schools cricket and Prad's work with the players. They compare and contrast Sri Lankan Cricket culture to Australia and look ahead to how Sri Lanka…

It is so important to have all your fingers in all the pies as an artist. Income tends to eb and flow throughout the year, diversification allows for a steady income. In this episode I explain what diversification is, the pros and cons and then the 25 ideas and how I’ve dabbled in most of them. A few of the projects I spoke about: Digital Mural Bus…

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER HERE: https://muraliend.substack.com/ Dominic Machado, Nick Brookes and Mark Machado dissect Sri Lanka's T20 series win over Zimbabwe, they discuss the role of Angelo Mathews, the Sri Lanka top order and if it's time Sri Lanka pick 5 bowlersAv 11-29 Media

Today I am speaking with Brisbane-based Street Artist Gus Eagleton. Gus possesses a diverse skill set. Exploring figuration through studio work and contemporary mural painting, from small compositions to expansive murals. Gus is particularly interested in the diversity and intrigue of people. Over the years, Gus has exhibited nationwide and abroad,…

Mark Machado, Nick Brooks and Dominic Machado discuss Sri Lanka's squad for the three match series against Zimbabwe and review the ODI series. They discuss the role of Angelo Mathews, Avishka's ODI struggles and Chamika SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER HERE: https://muraliend.substack.com/Av 11-29 Media

One of the questions a coaching client asked me recently was ‘how do I manage my time?’ Brilliant question. This podcast is about looking at the macro and micro planning of time – including a free download! The link to download the free digital time blocking template is: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/egi96yucyv59r94e2txhj/TimeBlockingTemplate.pdf?…

Nick Brookes, Estelle Vasudevan, Dominic Machado and Mark Machado are joined by ESPNCricinfo's Andrew Fidel Fernando to discuss Sri Lanka's top 5 moments of 2023. Do you agree with the top 5? SUBSCRIBE TO THE MURALI END NEWSLETTER HERE: https://muraliend.substack.com/Av 11-29 Media

Today we set goals for the year ahead. I talk about S.M.A.R.T goals and breaking them down into smaller, achievable steps. I also look at my goals from 2023 and how I only managed to hit one of my goals. Next year for sure! The Creative Business Development Workbook I mentioned: https://amzn.to/3GSAMP6 And the free downloadable and printable Busine…

Today I am talking about the importance of having a Grateful Mindset as a creative. A few tips around switching your brain into a space where you can truly feel grateful. I talk about a few tips and tricks I use and encourage you to give some of them a go. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals Podcast If you’d like to sa…

Today I am speaking with Michelle Sparks - an Australian artist, working out of her public gallery/studio in Brisbane. She brings a street edge to contemporary still life art, bringing the objects she paints to life through vibrant colour, expressive pattern and texture. In this interview we talk about taking the leap into becoming a full time arti…

Mark Machado, Nick Brookes and Dominic Machado discuss Sri Lanka's new selectors, if we might see a return of some of the Uncles' and why Chamari Athapaththu hasn't been selected by any Women's Premier League sides.Av 11-29 Media

Today I talk about Artist Websites and whether you need one. I talk about how my website has propelled my business forward as well as mailing lists, getting traffic and clicks, website structure, online stores, passive income streams, drop shipping and calls-to-action. A few of the sites I mentioned in the podcast: Wix – https://www.wix.com Squares…

Anton Roux, Sri Lanka's fielding coach talks to Estelle Vasudevan and Mark Machado. They discuss the recent chaos at Sri Lanka Cricket, the World Cup fustrations, Sri Lanka's fielding mishaps and why Anton is so passionate about keeping Sri Lanka's beaches clean. Subscribe to the Murali End Newsletter: https://muraliend.substack.com/…

Today I am talking about building a community of like minded people around you. Different ways to meet creatives and find supportive and inspiring artists that will encourage your practice. ‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with’ – Jim Pohn So lets’ find those people you admire. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into th…