The Secret to Balancing Art, Family, and Creative Flow

In this episode of The Professional Artist Podcast, contemporary figurative painter Noah Buchanan is featured by the Professional Artist Association ( ProfessionalArtist.com/join ), the world's fastest-growing global community for committed fine artists. Noah is a renowned painter celebrated for his mythological and biblical narratives, inspired by Caravaggio’s dramatic use of chiaroscuro. With an MFA from the New York Academy of Art, his emotionally charged works explore the interplay of light, shadow, and the human experience. Noah’s paintings have been exhibited internationally, held in major collections, and featured in prominent art publications, making him a leading figure in contemporary realism. In this episode, Noah shares key insights into his artistic evolution and career. He talks about balancing family life with a prolific art practice, building lasting relationships with galleries and collectors, and attracting art critics and writers to cover his work. Through his experiences, he offers valuable lessons for navigating the art world. “If I was going to survive successfully in both realms as a family member and as a professional painter, I needed to be really focused and diligent about my studio hours. So I started to be more disciplined about scheduling my time as a painter.” – Noah Buchanan Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:02 “Dreaming Girl”: Light, Shadow, and Symbolism 04:55 The Creative Process: Channeling the Divine in Art 07:37 Studio Workflow: Models, Drawing, and Daily Practice 11:19 “The Night Harvesters”: Embracing Shadows and Jungian Influence 14:37 Preparing Work for Galleries and Letting Go of Control 19:16 Gallery Relationships and Balancing Artistic Freedom 22:39 Recognition, Critics, and Building Visibility 24:18 “The Melancholic Painter”: Family and Allegory in Art 27:13 Balancing Art and Family Life 30:06 Reflections on Time, Discipline, and Professional Growth 33:08 Staying Authentic: Art, Passion, and Purpose Access the members-only full unabridged conversation here: https://hub.professionalartist.com/c/deep-dives-vault/noah-buchanan Links to artworks discussed: His artworks can be seen in the YouTube version of this podcast here. Resources: New York Academy of Art: https://nyaa.edu/ Connect with Noah: Website: https://www.noahbuchananart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah.buchanan/ Learn more about The Professional Artist Association: Join 50,000+ artists getting Free advice & inspiration: https://professionalartist.com/podcast/#join-free-artist-letter Join ≈1,000 committed artists around the world for less than $1, £ or € a day: https://professionalartist.com/join Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professionalartistaccelerator Free training and resources: Free training on how to find art buyers without a big following: https://professionalartist.com/find-your-next-3-fine-art-collectors/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2025-06 Free insider report on how Painters, Sculptors, and Fine Art Photographers make their art income stable and consistent: https://professionalartist.com/report/?utm_source=PODCAST&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=free_report If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with another artist and leave us a review. We read every single one.