The Details

The Details
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Details Podcast with host Tara Miller. She's an interior designer and passionate about all things business, the details, to be exact. From idea to reality, she's having conversations with business owners from all different industries about all different topics. She wants to know: how did they get started? What are their biggest challenges? How did they overcome those, and how have things changed today? We're here to inspire people to start their dream business or improve the one they already have. I am so excited to share with you - this is The Details Podcast.
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The podcast covers themes of entrepreneurship, business growth and challenges, and interior design, featuring episodes that discuss topics like building a personal brand, navigating the early stages of business, and overcoming setbacks. Specific episode examples include insights from Tara's personal journey in episode one and interviews with successful entrepreneurs like Courtney Otte in episode two, emphasizing practical advice for aspiring business owners.

Welcome to The Details Podcast with host Tara Miller. She’s an interior designer and passionate about all things business, the details, to be exact. From idea to reality, she’s having conversations with business owners from all different industries about all different topics. She wants to know: how did they get started? What are their biggest challenges? How did they overcome those, and how have things changed today? We’re here to inspire people to start their dream business or improve the one they already have. I am so excited to share with you – this is The Details Podcast.
Join Tara Miller for a vibrant and insightful conversation with Ali Pilli , a talented Canadian abstract painter known for her stunning color field works. They delve into Ali’s artistic journey, from her early days in illustration and cake decorating to finding her unique voice as a self-taught painter. Ali shares the intricacies of her creative process, the inspiration behind her captivating color palettes, and the business side of being a full-time artist. This episode is PACKED with insights on navigating the art world, the beauty of commissioned work, and the entrepreneurial spirit of a creative.
Listeners will discover:
The Power of Connection: How a shared love for a “western desert vibe” on Instagram led to their collaboration.
From Illustration to Abstract: Ali’s diverse educational background (illustration, cake decorating, early childhood education, Master’s in Applied Psychology & Education!) and how it all informs her art.
The Creative Process Unveiled: Ali details her “wet on wet” technique, her love for liquid acrylics on raw canvas, and the intuitive dance between control and letting the art lead.
Inspiration & Influences: From Disney animators and Mary Blair to Mark Rothko and 90s Simpsons color theory.
The Business of Art: How Ali manages commissions, works with galleries, navigates international shipping, and plans her stunning exhibitions.
Juggling Creativity & Commerce: Ali’s approach to balancing commissioned pieces with her personal artistic explorations and her journey to becoming a full-time artist.
Future Visions: Ali’s upcoming explorations with texture, sculptural framing, and her ongoing passion for creating art that evokes feeling.
This episode is a deep dive into the world of a contemporary abstract artist, filled with creative inspiration, business acumen, and the colorful details of Ali Pilley’s captivating work!
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Links:
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