Off the Easel: Recent Episodes
Skye Becker-Yamakawa & Catherine Moore
Calling all Creatives! Let’s go off the easel and talk about the ins and outs of the art world and how to survive life as a working artist. Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore as they interview modern masters of today’s art scene, delve into everyday events in an artist's working life, and experience an occasional art history dialogue. “Art is the stored honey of the human soul.” Theodore Dreiser Come join us in our creative hive.
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an inspiring interview with the talented Jean Labourdette on this episode of Off the Easel Podcast.
Originally from France and now based in Canada, Jean is a self-taught artist who began his creative journey as a graffiti artist. He has since built a successful fine art career, selling thought-provoking pieces through galleries and commissions.
Jean shares his passion for using unique frames, revealing his secrets for finding magical ones and discussing how they elevate his work. He also offers invaluable tips for staying creative, maintaining healthy habits as an artist, and much more.
Tune in and get inspired with Off the Easel!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 142: Legal Landscapes in the Art Business
In this insightful episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the complex world of legal issues that artists face in the art business.
From copyright and intellectual property to contracts, artist rights, and art theft, we cover it all.
Join us this week on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 141: Straight to the Moon with Shannon Taylor
All the way from Oakland, California, Shannon Taylor joins the ladies of Off the Easel!
Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a wonderful time interviewing one of the hardest-working artists around. Shannon is the Director of Restoration at Fairyland in Oakland, California, and also serves as the Assistant Chair and a professor at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.
In addition to her administrative and teaching roles, Shannon maintains her own art practice, with multiple solo and group exhibitions lined up throughout the year. Tune in this week as Shannon shares insights into her artistic process, creative journey, daily routine, and so much more.
Be inspired by the incredible Shannon Taylor!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 140: Mastering Focus: How Artists Can Stay On Track
In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa dive into the importance of focus in the creative process. We'll discuss practical tips and techniques to help artists stay engaged with their work, minimize distractions, and boost productivity.
From setting clear goals and creating a conducive workspace to using mindfulness practices, we’ll explore various strategies to help you find and maintain your creative flow.
Whether you're battling procrastination or just looking to enhance your concentration, this episode is packed with insights to help you master the art of focus.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 139: Revenge of the Circus Animals with Andrea Bergen
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a captivating interview with the fun and fabulous Andrea Bergen on this episode of Off the Easel Podcast. Andrea, a Bay Area native, brings her unique artistic perspective from her studio in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
As a talented collage artist, Andrea creates elaborate pieces of art using layered colored paper, glue, and gel medium. Her vibrant, color-rich artwork narrates a fantastical world where wild animals eat human food and engage in playful, beastly antics. Andrea describes her art as exploring the "intersection of humanity and animals," offering a whimsical yet thought-provoking commentary on our relationship with the animal kingdom.
Tune in to Off the Easel Podcast to be inspired and entertained by Andrea Bergen's creative journey, artistic insights, and the enchanting world she brings to life through her collages.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 138: The Healing Power of Art: Exploring Art as Therapy
In this transformative episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa explore the profound impact of art as a therapeutic tool. Art therapy is a growing field that harnesses the creative process to promote mental and emotional well-being. Join us as we delve into the various ways art can heal, connect, and inspire individuals from all walks of life.
Whether you’re an artist, a mental health professional, or someone looking for new ways to enhance your well-being, this episode offers valuable insights into the healing potential of art. Discover how creativity can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and growth.
Join us on Off the Easel Podcast as we uncover the therapeutic wonders of art and how it can help you lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 137: Curiosity Cabinets with Casey Gray
In this inspiring episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa sit down with renowned San Francisco-based artist Casey Gray.
Casey rarely uses paint brushes, and relies primarily on spray cans and frisket film. Casey shares valuable tips for working with masking tape, and places to discover photo references. Casey shares the meaning behind his stunning still lives and discusses different themes from different years of his art career.
Tune in to Off the Easel Podcast to hear directly from Casey Gray about his artistic journey, his unique style, and the stories behind his captivating works.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 136: Crafting Your Path: Thriving in an Art Career Without Formal Education
In this enlightening episode of Off the Easel Podcast, we explore the diverse avenues available to those who aspire to build a successful art career without the traditional route of formal art education.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice discussing everything from foundational skills, where to learn art history and criticism, concept development, practical business skills and so much more. Get ready to be inspired and happy creating.
Some of the books recommended in this episode are: "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards, "Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers" by David Hornung, "Art and Fear" by David Bayles and Ted Orland, “The Purple Cow”, and “The Practice” by Seth Godin.
Online Platforms to further develop your skills: Skillshare, Coursera, and Udemy, and YouTube for free tutorials.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 135: Enter the Whimsical Universe of Ador
In this compelling episode, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore dive into the whimsical creative universe of Ador, a prolific French artist whose talents span murals, fine art, filmmaking, and publishing.
From his murals around the world to his fine art paintings, Ador shares his journey through various mediums and the passion he feels when creating his art. We explore his fine art career for the last 20 years and his unique approach to storytelling through film and books in the Ador Universe.
Join us as we uncover the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped Ador's expansive artistic career.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 134: The Power of Networking for Artists
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore in this episode as we explore the intricacies of artist networking and its profound impact on creative careers. From building meaningful connections to leveraging digital platforms and attending industry events, we uncover strategies that empower artists to expand their reach, collaborate effectively, and thrive in the competitive art world.
Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your connections, this episode offers practical insights and inspirational stories that illuminate the path to successful artistic networking.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 133: Crochet Community with Caitlin McCormack
Today, we are privileged to delve into the world of Caitlin McCormack and her unique fine art approach to crochet.
Caitlin McCormack shares her artistic journey, from early influences to her decision to focus on crochet and sculpture. She discusses her background in fine arts and how she found her niche in creating surreal and evocative sculptures that challenge perception.
Listeners are introduced to Caitlin's distinctive style, characterized by organic forms and intricate details. She explains her fascination with exploring themes of nature, grief, and honoring your elders through her art, creating pieces that evoke both wonder and introspection.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 132: Art Investment Insights: Strategies for Collectors and Creators
In this episode, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore dive into the world of art investment, offering valuable tips and guidance for both seasoned collectors and emerging artists.
We explore the factors to consider when investing in artwork, from market trends and artist reputation to the importance of research and due diligence.
Whether you're looking to expand your collection or enhance the value of your own creations, join us as we uncover the secrets to making informed and lucrative decisions in the dynamic landscape of art investment.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 131: Exploring the Imaginary Realms with Adrian Cox
In this episode we're thrilled to have Adrian Cox, an artist whose work blurs the boundaries between the real and the fantastical.
Adrian Cox shares his journey from a childhood fascination with mythology and science fiction to becoming a renowned painter. He discusses how his background in literature and mythology informs his art, creating a unique visual language that explores themes of identity and the natural world.
We delve into Adrian's distinctive style, characterized by ethereal landscapes inhabited by hybrid creatures. He explains how his paintings challenge conventional notions of humanity and nature, portraying a symbiotic relationship between human and non-human entities.
Listeners gain insights into Adrian's creative process, from initial concept to finished artwork. He discusses his use of materials and techniques that enhance the dreamlike quality of his paintings, inviting viewers to explore his imagined worlds.
You can download Adrian’s Audio Project and Zine at https://www.adriancoxart.com/the-ritual-of-unknowing.html
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 130: Framing Art: "The Intersection of Function and Form"
In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the fascinating world of art frames and explore the question: should frames be recognized as an art form in their own right?
From their historical significance to their aesthetic value, we examine the multifaceted role frames play in the presentation and preservation of artworks. Join us as we discuss the craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural context behind frame design, and consider the implications for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts alike.
Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of art, this episode offers fresh insights into the often overlooked but essential element of framing in the art world.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 129: The Magic of Art with Phillip Singer
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a captivating artist interview featuring the remarkable Phillip Singer. Hailing all the way from Pennsylvania, Phillip mesmerizes with his enchanting portraits and still lifes. Renowned for his exquisite oil paintings, Phillipe earned the prestigious 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, and his works grace art festivals annually.
In this episode, Phillip shares his journey from humble beginnings as an illustrator to establishing a flourishing career in the art world. With unwavering dedication, he divulges his secrets to successfully selling his art and sustaining his passion while providing for his family. Tune in to the Off the Easel Podcast for an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 128: Brushstrokes of Connection: Mastering Artist Newsletters
In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa unlock the secrets to crafting captivating artist newsletters.
From building your subscriber list to curating engaging content and maximizing open rates, we provide a step-by-step guide to elevate your newsletter game.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, tune in to discover essential tips and strategies for fostering meaningful connections with your audience through the power of the inbox.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 127: The Perfect Gourd with Kristen Egan
On this Off the Easel Podcast episode, listeners are invited into the creative world of Kristen Egan, where they delve deep into her artistic process and inspirations.
Hosted by Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore, the conversation flows organically, exploring Kristen’s journey, from her earliest influences to her current projects. Through anecdotes and reflections, Kristen shares intimate details about her craft, revealing the motivations behind her work and the challenges she has faced along the way.
With insightful questions and candid responses, this interview offers a glimpse into the heart and mind of a truly talented creator, leaving listeners inspired and eager to explore Kristen Egan's body of work with fresh eyes and ears.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 126: Art in Transit: Navigating the World of Shipping and Handling
In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the intricate process of shipping and handling artwork.
From ensuring its safety during transit to understanding the logistics of international shipments, we explore the challenges and solutions faced by artists, galleries, and collectors alike.
Join us as we uncover tips, tricks, and best practices for safeguarding these precious creations on their journey from studio to destination.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 125: The Psychology of Color with Syd Bee
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a wonderful interview with the delightful Syd Bee.
Syd impresses us with her color prep for paintings, as she describes her creative process. She also enlightens us with memories of her childhood and describes how they influence her art today.
Syd discusses what success means to her as an artist and offers invaluable advice.
For an inspiring conversation with a professional artist who is passionate about her art career, please listen to Syd Bee on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 124: Self Promotion for Artists
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a fun discussion about Self-Promotion.
Why is it important to toot your own horn? How can you do it without feeling like a braggart? Why should you promote yourself and your art?
Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 123: Funny and Dark with Bob Dob
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an enlightening interview with the talented and hardworking Bob Dob!
Bob comes to us from Southern California where he runs his art business as well as teaching art at Otis College. Bob shares his journey through baseball, childhood leukemia, playing in a punk rock band, and becoming an artist.
Bob describes his experience in developing Designer Art Toys, accepting feedback for art submissions, and so much more.
Listen up if you need some motivation and inspiration, cause Bob brings it this week on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 122: Who wants to do an Art Market with Mary Syring and Malisa Suchanya
This week we have a full house on Off the Easel! Joining Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa are the amazing Malisa Suchanya and Mary Syring.
The art panel discusses Art Market How Tos, and special tips and tricks from seasoned vendors and so much more. For any artist trying to sell their art and create a business, this episode is invaluable.
Take a listen and notes at Off the Easel Podcast
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 121: Adoring Art with Kirsten Anderson of Roq La Rue Gallery
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a fascinating conversation with Kirsten Anderson, owner and founder of Roq la Rue Gallery.
Kirsten comes from artist parents and describes her journey to evolving into the successful gallerist she is today. Kirsten gives valuable insight to artists looking to show with her or any gallery.
She discusses a little history of her book “Pop Surrealism: The Rise of Underground Art” as well as her experience writing for Hi Fructose New Contemporary Art Magazine.
For anyone in the art world, or a collector of arts, this is a must listen to episode.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 120: The Tiny Painting Episode
Are you drawn to larger than life Art or do you gravitate to tiny art treasures? This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore talk all about tiny art.
The ladies define what is tiny art? They discuss the pros and cons of working small, and debate whether it could be the beginning of a new art movement.
The episode ends with a fun Art News Segment about a new art enterprise on EBay. Get ready to be inspired on Off the Easel Podcast!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 119: Lovely Nightmares with Annie Owens
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an amazing artist interview with the fabulous Annie Owens!
Annie comes to us from Northern California where she creates her thought provoking introspective art and runs Hi Fructose Magazine with her husband Attaboy.
Annie explains how she creates, why she creates the art she makes, and tells us about building a house in the middle of the woods. Annie discusses the origin of Hi Fructose magazine and shares the challenges of being a woman artist today.
You can hear more about Annie in her own words on Off The Easel this week.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Episode 118: Diversify Your Art Income
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an eye opening episode about diversifying your art income. What does this mean? Why should artists do it? How do you diversify your art business? Let's find out this week on Off the Easel Podcast!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Planting a Garden with Malisa Suchanya
From Singapore to New York to California, we have the lovely Malisa Suchanya on Off the Easel this week! Malisa, the artist, illustrator, and art educator comes to us from Helvella Arts in Oakland, California.
Malisa has an extensive education from Rhode Island School of Art and Design, and the Academy of Arts in San Francisco. She pursued teaching Art to High School Students in the beginning of her art career and pivoted into selling and showing her fine art today.
She can be found at different Art Markets, Festivals, and Gallery Shows sprinkled through Northern California. Her art is rich in symbolism, color, and cuteness. You can learn more about her process, inspiration, and so much more this week with Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore on Off the Easel Podcast.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Good Habits! Good Artist.
Habits are hot! Do you have good habits as an artist? Do you know what habits are? Find out this week on Off the Easel with Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore.
The ladies will help you understand what a habit is, the importance of habits, bad habits, and good habits to adopt today.
The episode ends with a lively Art News story about Master Artist’s Real Estate. Get ready to be an inspired and productive artist off the Easel Podcast!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Why Cake? with Scott Hove
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a delicious interview with the amazing sculpture, painter, and overall creator Scott Hove!
Scott describes his artist journey, and unveils his observations and experience with art school. He discusses life as an artist and growing up in the Bay Area.
Scott also explains why he relocated and shares what he has observed when making art in other locations. Scott describes how the pandemic changed his business model.
You can hear all of it and so much more this week on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Product Review 2024
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss our favorite art supplies!
The ladies go over drawing materials, paints, framing materials, apps for marketing and creating, and lastly studio furniture.
The episode ends with an ArtNews review for top art products. If you create, how many of the products discussed have you used? Maybe you are interested in trying some of them out.
Please share your experiences on social media.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Artist from Day 1 with Victor GrassoJoin Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an amazing artist interview with the incredible artist Victor Grasso.
Victor comes to us from Cape May, New Jersey. Victor is a self taught artist who specializes in stunning photo realistic surreal paintings of people and animals in oil and watercolor.
Victor started his art career straight out of high school, and learned on the job for a mural company. From there, Victor was able to start his own mural company, and eventually, focus solely on his beautiful paintings.
In this episode Victor shares what inspires him, his process, stories from his life, and so much more. Get ready to be inspired and listen to Victor Grasso!
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Skye Becker-Yamakawa
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Catherine Moore
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Polka Dot Raven
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What Is Your Why?
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for a brand new episode about discovering your why. This week the ladies will help you discover your personal prerogative. They will define the elusive Why Statement.
What is the importance of a Why Statement? How do you find your why? They will explain some of Simon Sinek's beliefs and processes. The ladies also discover how a Why Statement relates to an Artist Statement, and how it can help your art business.
The episode ends with an exciting opportunity for artists and art collectors offered from the Oakland Library in California.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Fearless Attaboy
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa had the privilege of interviewing the amazing Daniel Attaboy Seifert.
Atta comes to us from the Bay Area. He is originally from Long Island and currently runs his art business, and magazine from Northern California. Atta started his art career as a toy designer, and moved into being a professor at the Academy of Art in San Francisco.
Atta also co-founded Hi Fructose magazine with his lovely wife and fellow artist Annie Owens. Atta is the parent of the international art scavenger hunt, Game of Shrooms. Even with all of these projects, Atta is still a very prolific artist, with his current traveling art exhibit, Upcycled Garden Project.
You can hear Atta describe his experiences, share stories from his career and so much more. Get ready to be inspired this week with Attaboy!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Artist Block Help
What is ‘Artist Block'? Why are you experiencing it? How do you get past it? These are some of the questions Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa will answer this week on Off the Easel Podcast.
Artist Block, also known as Creative Block, can be a frustrating part of the creative process. Is it rooted in fear? Fear of the unknown, fear of the lack of acceptance? Listen to Catherine and Skye share their experiences with artist block and how they have overcome it.
The episode ends with a heartwarming story about Spike Lee's shoes and a charity auction.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Where the Wild Things Are with Matthew Grabelsky
In this episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa interview the incredibly talented and hard working Matthew Grabelsky.
Matthew comes to us from sunny Los Angeles, California where he creates beautiful photo realistic oil paintings of people with animal heads with tongue in cheek style and themes.
Matthew graduated Rice University with a double major of Art History and Astrophysics. He is a very intelligent and well educated creative with a strong work ethic. Matthew works with many galleries around the world. He just had a solo show at Thinkspace in Los Angeles, California, and will have another solo with Dorothy Circus in Rome, Italy.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
How to Write and Artist Statement
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a captivating episode about ‘How to write an Artist Statement.’
First the ladies explain what an Artist Statement is. Next they discuss the difference between an Artist Statement versus an Artist Bio? Lastly they give helpful tips and personal experience on how to take on this monumental task.
The episode ends with an entertaining Art News segment about Robert Banks, or as we know him, ‘Banksy.”
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Black and White with Juliet Schreckinger
Welcome to Off the Easel Podcast. This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a fantastic interview with the captivating Juliet Schreckinger.
Juliet teaches us about the native language of black and white. As a pen and ink artist, Juliet utilizes the traditional method of stippling with tiny micron pens and graphite.
Wise beyond her years, Juliet seeks to educate the viewer about the magic and whimsy of nature, specifically marine life.
Juliet tells us of her incredible book “The Ghost Lights: Volume I” she is publishing and a sequel on the horizon.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Valuable Episode
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a special guest host, Cassandra Kim!
Cassandra joins the ladies for a discussion on how to add value to your artwork. What does this mean? Listen to the ladies, because they will define what value means to a small business, and describe three specific methods to add more value to your artwork.
The episode ends with a delightful Art News Story about the Mona Lisa.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Fill Up Your Cup with Jacub Gagnon
Coming all the way from Canada, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a wonderful interview this week with Jacub Gagnon.
Jacub is an acrylic artist who specializes in animal paintings with thoughtful clever titles. He describes the inspiration behind his work and explains his process, and technique.
Jacub shows at Thinks[ace Gallery and has started curating shows, such as the Zelda Show at Gallery 1988. You can find his work oin his website or on Instagram @jacubgagnon.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Season 3 Promo
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Proactive vs.Reactive Behavior, Which are you?
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have an in depth conversation about Proactive versus Reactive Behavior.
What is Proactive Behavior? What is Reactive Behavior? Find out this week when the ladies define these behaviors, list the pros of each one, and personal experiences.
The episode ends with a fascinating Art News Story about a new software to protect artists against AI.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Stream of Consciousness with Craww
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore as they travel all the way to the UK to interview Craww, or Shaun Friend.
Shaun delights the ladies with his evolution from art director to full time fine artist. Shaun describes his process and inspires artists to sketch and save those moleskins. Shaun explains the mystery and meaning behind his beautiful artwork as well as what inspires him.
Get your pencils out and get ready to be inspired by Shaun Friend!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
This is a re-airing of the Josh Coffy interview episodes.
If you would to purchase or view Josh's work, go to https://undersong.com/
To view the GoFundMe setup by Josh's supporters to assist Josh's family, contribute at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-josh-coffy-his-family-as-they-sit-vigil
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
What Have I Learned So Far
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa celebrate their 2 year anniversary of doing a podcast together.
The ladies discuss 10 tips they have learned from doing the podcast, interviewing artists, and discussing the professional side of being an artist.
The episode ends with an empowering Art News story about Women Artists.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
In the Now with Simona Candini
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a delightful interview with Simona Candini.
Simona comes to us all the way from Italy. She creates beautiful oil paintings of her big eyed dolls with their animals. Simona shares her journey to becoming an artist, explains her technique, and describes what motivates her to create her lovely art.
Please listen to this inspiring interview and ‘Happy Creating!’
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Art Business Success
Is there a difference between a successful artist and a successful art business? Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a deep dive into the definition of a successful art business.
The ladies discuss tried and true tips from successful artists, basic business tools, and define successful artists from the past, and how they did it.
The episode ends with a delightful Art News story about Van Gogh and Pikachu.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
A Hero's Journey with Greg Craola Simkins
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for an amazing interview with the awesome Greg Craola Simkins!
Greg shares his artist journey, inspiration, invaluable advice, and so much more! Greg describes his techniques, and offers suggestions on the products he loves to use, as well as how his father helped him and his artist friends.
Greg also describes his daily routine, and advocates the importance of imagination and sketching regularly. Get ready to be inspired and enjoy this interview on Off the Easel Podcast.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Artist Curators with Special Guest Scott Listfield
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa are joined with a special guest Scott Listfield. Scott joins the ladies to discuss artists curating art shows.
Artist curators appear to be a growing trend. The three artists explain what a curator does, how to curate a show, and answer your burning questions about being a curator, awkward ones and all.
The episode ends with an art news story about art curated in an unexpected place.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Melancholic Realism with Kate Zambrano
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamkawa have a delightful conversation with the incredibly hard working, self-taught Kate Zamrano. Kate shares her journey to becoming the artist she is today, and inspires us with her hunger to learn.
She will be offering classes in the future and sells her beautiful art online and with different galleries.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
How to Close an Art Sale
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore this week for an episode all about how to close an art sale. With art being viewed more on social media and less in person, artists have to learn how to complete a sale online.
This week the ladies give 6 tips on closing an art sale. They share interesting stats about art sales in the US, as well as what sells the most online.
They end the discussion with 7 scams for artists to beware. The episode closes with a lovely Art News story about someone's trash becoming a significant art treasure.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Rococo with Kukula
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an amazing interview with Kukula.
This week the ladies have a wonderful time getting to know Kukula and what makes her tick. She describes her evolution to becoming the artist we know today. Kukula explains her process, and how she navigates Social Media.
Kukula also shares entertaining stories about her daughter, and expresses the pain of losing a pet.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Big Merchandising Episode
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a discussion about merchandising your artwork.
First the ladies define the concept, “Merchandising Art”. Next, they cover different types of products that qualify as merchandise and where you can have these products made.
Lastly, the ladies describe their personal experience with different companies in making merchandise.
The episode ends with a fascinating Art News story about AI and copyright law.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Astronauts and Dinosaurs with Scott Listfield
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an awesome interview with Scott Listfield.
Scott shares his educational story and how this impacted his art or not. He explains how the astronaut became a staple of his signature style and what it represents.
Scott also shares his process and what excites him about making art.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Competitive Episode
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakwa this week for an interesting discussion about competition among artists. Why are so many artists competing with each other? Are we inspired, jealous, or losing focus? Art is subjective, and creative, right? Are there unknown benchmarks, and rules? Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Happy Meals with John Walker
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an artist interview with the wonderful John Walker. John comes to us from the windy city of Chicago, Illinois.
He tells about growing up with a father who was a professional artist and how this impacted him as a professional artist. John also describes his job for many years as a professional illustrator. He explains his process treating MDF panels and building one of a kind frames.
Listen to Off the Easel this week and find inspiration in John Walker’s surreal art and adventure to becoming the artist you see today.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
New Art Movements
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for a fascinating episode about new art movements. As artists we are hyper aware of different categories of art and what is trending before they become official in Art History.
This week we focus on three main movements, Lowbrow Art, Dark Art, and Maximalism. We explain each movement as well as other movements or sub categories, as well as contemporary artists who are part of these new art movements.
We end the episode with a discussion on Cancel Culture with Karl Lagerfield and his new show at the Met.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Fall of Man with Chris Leib
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a wonderful artist interview with the talented Chris Leib.
Chris shares his artist journey, from beginning with a degree in Anthropology, to his art training as an apprentice, and the winding road that led him to painting astronauts and bonobos.
Chris ends the episode with an explosive story involving his humble beginnings as an artist.
Get ready to be inspired and listen to this week's interview on Off the Easel!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Anxious Episode
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an interesting discussion this week about anxiety and artists.
The ladies had a crazy episode in which depression and manic depression were explained and how these mental disorders impact artists. This week, they focus on anxiety, specifically. The ladies explain what anxiety is, why artists suffer from it, and some healthy ways to cope.
Catherine shares her first hand experience with anxiety and how she seeked help and what this involved.
The ladies end the episode with fun art news about a Hip Hop art exhibit in Baltimore, Maryland.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Accidental Hummingbird with Glenn Arthur
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have an exciting conversation with the amazing Glenn Arthur.
Glenn explains his journey to becoming a self taught artist, how the hummingbird first appeared in his art, and so much more.
Glenn ignites passion and excitement in his paintings and shares his love for Madame Liotta and the joy and inspiration he's had from Disneyland.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Self Improvement Episode
All of the wonderful artists who shared their wisdom, origins stories, and techniques on Off the Easel inspired this episode.
This week, Catherine Moore and Skye becker-Yamakawa dive into methods of Self Improvement for artists young and old, amateurs and seasoned pros. We explain why these techniques are helpful and how you can benefit from them. They range anywhere from 30 paintings in 30 days to limited palettes, and so much more.
The episode ends with a humorous story about a lost pair of glasses, the SFMOMA, and a couple of teenagers.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Seriously Whimsical Nathan Durffee
This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore have a delightful conversation with seriously whimsical Nathan Durffee. Nathan explains his journey to becoming an artist, his experiences collaborating with other artists, and so much more.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Confident Episode
This week let’s chat about ‘Confidence as an Artist’. The ladies discover the true definition of confidence or self-esteem?
They explore some surprising harmful effects of low self, while sharing scary stories of being judged and lacking confidence at art critiques during school.
Lastly, they share helpful techniques to boost your confidence and generate more.
The episode ends with Art News about The Mystery of Vermeer.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Traditional Music vs. Avant Garde Paintings with Andrew Cadima
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for an excellent artist interview with Andrew Cadima.
Andrew began his professional career as an accomplished musician and during the Pandemic started oil painting. Andrew discusses the similarities and differences between creating music and painting.
He also shares his secrets for creating entertaining reels on Social Media.
Andrew discusses his 2 color painting technique and so much more.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Environmental Episode
The good and the bad news about the environmental impact of art supplies.
This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore discuss how good or bad our art materials are for the environment. The ladies explain how the US has measures in place to protect artists from toxins in art supplies, as well as different ways your local city suggests disposing of them. They discover new art products made from recycled materials or more biodegradable options.
The episode ends with a fascinating discovery about the Impressionists documenting the environment through their art.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Raised by Goats with Tiffany Bozic
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamagawa this week for a wonderful artist interview with the captivating Tiffany Bozic.
Tiffany narrates her incredible journey to becoming the artist she is today,
Tiffany explains why she paints what she does and expresses her love for nature and protecting our beautiful environment.
She discusses the ins and outs off publishing art books and some of her incredible future projects which she holds near and dear to her heart.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
No Gallery? No Problem? Art Selling Strategies for Everyone
The sales model for selling art has changed. Artists are unable to make a living by only selling art through a gallery. So, what do we do?
Find out this week on Off the Easel. Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa explain 9 different strategies used by the new art buying market.
The ladies also discuss practical steps to getting your art business in order as well as a list of famous successful artists who did it without a gallery.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Fan Art or Fine Art with Robert Xavier Burden
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa travel to Santa Barbara to interview the amazing Robert Xavier Burden.
Robert describes his journey to becoming the artist he is today. He shares his struggles with how to identify the right market for his art.
Robert narrates fascinating stories about art gallery experiences, and strange encounters at comic con.
We end the episode with a philosophical Lightning Round and go places you never expect.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
What's Coming Up Later This Year on Off The Easel!!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Am I Crazy?
Are all artists crazy? Maybe….
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa break it down. We discuss the science behind creative brain thought processes. The discovery of some scary statistics explaining the majority of artists suffer from mental illness. If you suspect you have a mental illness, we offer some helpful suggestions. Lastly, a list of famous artists who suffered too..
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Emotional Cycles with Helice Wen
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a wonderful artist interview with the talented and inspiring Helice Wen.
Helice shares her experience coming to the Bay Area at the age of 14, learning a new language and culture.
She creates beautiful figurative paintings inspired by herself and the women around her. Helice has the uncanny ability to tune in to her emotional cycles and narrate them in her art.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever heard of Imposter Syndrome? It is real and artists suffer from a special type called “Creative Imposter Syndrome”. In this episode, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore explain:
- What is Imposter Syndrome
- The Science and Different Types of Imposter Syndrome
- How to get over Imposter Syndrome
- Celebrities who suffer from Imposter Syndrome
The episode ends with new information about Roy Litchenstein and his exhibition in East Hampton, New York.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Robots and Donuts with Eric Joyner
This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore have a delightful conversation with the incredibly talented Eric Joyner!
Eric joins us from Hunters Point in San Francisco. His oil paintings have been featured on album covers, as set backdrops for TV shows “The Big Bang Theory,” on “The Stephen Colbert Show,” and in exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally.
Eric describes his art journey and how the Robots and Donuts became his main subject. He explains what inspires him and shares where to get the best donuts in San Francisco.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Big Social Media Episode with Jessica Violetta and Mary Syring
This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore get down to the brass tacks of Social Media with Mary Syring and Jessica Violetta. Get ready for a plethora of stats, and data about Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. In this episode we will cover:
- Which platforms do we use and Why
- How much time do we spend on Social Media
- Pros and Cons
- One tip
The episode ends with a delightful story about Michaelangelo and the Sistine Chapel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Spread your Wings with Dulk
This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore travel all the way to Spain to interview Dulk!
Antonio Segura, known as Dulk, shares his experience creating and destroying his incredible sculpture for the Protegix Allo Que Estimes.
Antonio describes his process and preference for acrylic paint. He also shares his experience creating a beautiful new art book.
Antonio describes his new show at Thinkspace, and so much more.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Pathology of a Cartoon with Sirron Norris
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for a delightful artist interview with Sirron Norris.
Sirron is an amazing artist located in the Mission District of San Francisco. He has completed three San Francisco Hearts, the artist behind the pilot of Bob’s Burgers, and so much more.
Sirron recounts his artist journey from college till the present, and describes his love for cartooning and teaching youth. Prepare to be delighted this week with Sirron Norris.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Rejection Episode
As artists we are always told to have a thick skin, because you will experience a lot of rejection, But, that doesn't mean rejection is easy. It hurts, and can be damaging to our psyche.
This week, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa break it down for you. The ladies discuss the science behind rejection, What happens in our brains, and how it impacts your outlook, behavior, and performance.
They also give helpful ways to handle those ‘No thank yous’. The episode ends with a fun bunch of Artnews segments to help soften the blows of life as an artist.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Threatening Glamour with Troy BrooksJoin Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa with their special guest, Troy Brooks! Troy is an amazing artist who works in oils and dry mediums. Troy explains why he creates what he does and how the magic happens. He also talks about generating viral content for Tik Tok and his true passions.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Art Markets vs. Art Galleries
What is an Art Market? How are they different from Art Galleries? Has the sales model for selling art changed? How does this impact you as an artist? Listen this week to Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they answer all of these burning questions?
The ladies end the episode with a fun Art News segment about Ai Wei Wei Get inspired this week and let’s create!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Defining Yourself with Caitlin Hackett
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an inspiring conversation with Cailtin Hackett.
Caitlin explains her Instagram success story and tells us why she is pursuing a different focus in her art career. She describes her process and what inspires her. Cailtin also defines the symbolism and unique meanings in her lexicon of symbols used in her art. Cailtin describes the process to becoming a tattoo artist, and shares her journey thus far.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Finding your Niche
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss the benefits of having an art niche. They uncover the five elements to help you determine your niche, and list the most popular niches for artists to paint. The episode ends with the verification changes happening on Instagram and Facebook.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Metamorphosis with Sandra Yagi
Join us this week for a wonderful interview with the incredibly talented Sandra Yagi! Sandra has a fascinating journey to becoming an artist. She comes from Denver, Colorado and graduated with a Masters in Business. Sandra used her math skills to figure out how she could be a full time artist for the rest of her life. On her journey as an artist she had the opportunity to paint a custom leather jacket for Axl Rose of Guns and Roses. Sandra is also very involved in her community and has been for quite some time. She is on the board of the Northern California Women’s Caucus for the Arts. Sandra creates amazing surreal art, as well as giving back to her community. Stay and listen for some inspiration.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Big Why
Why do you create art? Why do you paint what you paint? Why is this so hard? Let’s get into it this week. Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore unpack the giant question of Why. What is your Why? Do you know it yet? If not, have no fear, we will help you get there with some simple questions, advice, and techniques to narrow down your purpose. You can also watch the Simon Sinek Ted Talk, in which he explains the purpose and magic behind understanding and clearly explaining your Why.
See Simon Sinek's Ted Talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action/comments
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
@#$%&! Supervillain Sucklord
Hold onto your seats folks, for a wild ride. This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa sit down with our very own Supervillian Artist known as the Sucklord. This ‘Anti Artist’ Artist discusses how he came to be ‘Suckadelic’ and regails us with his moment in stardom as a reality television artist on Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. We end this episode with the amazing Kehinde Wiley and his Powerful Exhibit, “An Archeology of Silence”.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Focusing on your True North
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a delightful conversion about staying focused on your goals as an artist. We spent time earlier this year talking about creating art with a specific intention in mind, and next we discussed setting goals with this intentional art. Now we can follow through with our road map to success and learn about how to stay focused and not veer from our path. The episode ends with a fascinating Art News segment about the controversial Year of the Rabbit Stamp.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Smells Like Play Doh with Steven Russell Black
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an incredible interview with the hardworking and dedicated Steven Russell Black. Steven shares his journey to becoming a full time artist, as well as what inspires him, and how he makes a living doing his dream jo
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Labels: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Welcome to our first Artist Panel Episode! This week we have Catherine Moore, Skye Becker-Yamakawa, Cassandra Kim, and Mary Syring.
The ladies dive deep into labels. What do labels mean for an artist? Are they good? Are they bad? Are they helpful? Let’s find on Off the Easel Podcast.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Little Comical Miracles with Luke Chueh
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a fabulous philosophical interview with the incredibly talented and hard working Luke Chueh. Luke shares his humble beginnings into the underground artworld, and gives invaluable advice to artists starting out. Luke inspires us to create and think outside the box.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Successful Episode
What is success as an artist? This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa break it down. Is it about money, Or can success be about creating art, trying new mediums, and growing as a creative? Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Curious Case of Travis LouieThis week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a wonderful conversation with the incredibly talented and creative Travis Louie! Travis regails us with wonderful stories about his experience as an artist. teacher, and people watcher. He explains the inspiration behind his paintings as well some of his tips and tricks with paint.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Learning from the Masters
Join Catherine Moore, Skye Becker-Yamakawa, and special guest host Bob Doucette! This week the artists talk about art history. Is art history helpful to these artists? Did they learn from the masters? Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel!
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Ryan Heshka, The International Artist
**Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for their first interview with an international Artist!
Ryan Heshka joins the ladies all the way from Canada. He delights them with stories about the creation of his Mean Girls Club Graphic Novel, working as an animator, creating children's books, and so much more!**
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Expensive Episode
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss pricing your artwork. Do you multiply your length times your height, use an hourly wage, or maybe you compare your prices to the other artists close by? Let’s sum it up on Off the Easel.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Making Scents with Mary Syring
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakwa this week for an amazing artist interview with the multi talented Mary Syring. Mary talks about her art educations, her gorgeous apothecary line, beautiful artwork and so much more.
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
**The Intentional Episode
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakwa discuss the concept of ‘Intentional Art’.
What does it mean to create with intention? How can you apply intention when creating a piece of art? Find out this week on Off the Easel Podcast.**
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
A Good Talking to with Cassandra Kim
**Let’s start the New Year with an amazing artist interview, Cassandra Kim!
Skye and Catherine have a wonderful time talking with Cassandra about her experiences working at Trader Joes, refurbishing antique frames, and so much more!**
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
New Year, New You
Set goals for your art career and the new year. Skye and Catherine discuss the benefits of setting goals and following through to further your art career. Are your goals too lofty? WIll you achieve all you can this year and beyond?
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
The Super Awesome Interview with Eric Nakamura
**Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for their last interview of 2022!
This week the ladies have a super awesome conversation with the esteemed gallerist, art curator, and entrepreneur, Eric Nakamura!. Eric is the owner of Giant Robot and GR2, in Sawtelle, California. He curates the famous Post It show, has had 3 exhibitions at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles and the SuperAwesome: Art and Giant Robot exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California. Eric is a cofounder of the Giant Robot Zine, and most recently featured in The Giant Robot Documentary, available on KCET, Youtube, and the PBS app.**
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
Artist Do’s and Don’ts with Guest Host Jon Ching
**Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa, with her special guest host, Jon Ching, to discuss artist Do’s and Don’ts.
Should you paint the sides of your painting? Set deadlines for shows? Learn how to cook? Let’s find out this week as Skye and Jon break it down for you.
They end the episode with a food for thought on Art.**
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
**This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa has a fascinating conversation with the clever and talented Jessica Violetta.
Jessica talks about her amazing Tik Tok adventure, her beautiful work for Potter Barn, and so much more! We end the episode with a family themed art news about Yayoi Kusama.**
Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:
Skye Becker-Yamakawa
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
- Web: http://www.skyesart.com/
Catherine Moore
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
- Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/
Polka Dot Raven
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/
**Have you ever painted on something other than wood or canvas? Have you tried painting on a planter, jacket, or fence.
This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa, and her guest host J.L.King discuss the concept of functional art. They talk about painting on vinyl records, skate decks, and so much more!
The ladies end the episode with an art news segment about Mr. Doodle and the creation of his Artist Estate.**
Let’s Learn the Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth with Travis Lampe
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a delightful time getting to know the multi talented and hard working Travis Lampe. Travis shares his sculpting secrets with us as well as the inspiration behind his magical paintings and unique style.
The Crazy Starving Artist
Are all artists crazy? Are all artists starving? Are they crazy because they are starving? Find out this week as Catherine Moore, and Skye Becker-Yamakawa find out the truth about the Starving Artist Trope.
A Giant in the Art World: Interview with Mike Giant
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have the pleasure of interviewing the multi-talented Mike Giant. Learn how fate took control in a porn shop. Mike tells us about his journey from homelessness to art success this week on Off the Easel Podcast!
The Power of Creative Constraints
This week Catherine Moore, and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss the power of creative constraints and the limitations of creative freedom. The episode ends with a fun art news about the largest watercolor in history. Get ready to be inspired and let’s start creating.
Say Cheese with Michael Cuffe
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have the pleasure of interviewing the very talented Michael Cuffe. Michael is an amazing photographer, photojournalist, and art curator. He shares his experience documenting Banksy, participating in Second City, and so much more. Let’s get inspired to start creating with Michael Cuffe.
**Do You Paint Pretty Art?
What is beauty in art? Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they surprise themselves with the true definition of beauty in art.
The episode ends with an Art News special about the closing of a long standing art institution in the Bay Area.**
Dolls, Death, and Bob Doucette
**This week, Skye Becker- Yamakawa, and Catherine Moore interview the prolific Bob Doucette. From RISD to the a White House, Bob shares painting tips, celebrity clientele and more.
Let’s get inspired and start creating with Bob Doucette.**
Catherine Conquers Her First Art Market
Join Catherine Moore, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and special guest host Leilani Bustamante this week.
The ladies recap Polka Dot Raven’s big debut at the Mockingbird Lane Art Market. The episode ends with a lively dialogue about AI taking the Art World by storm.
Enter the fifth dimension with Leilani Bustamante
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa interview the very talented Leilani Bustamante.
Leilani tells us about her experience painting for Louis Vuitton, her next solo show at Modern Eden, and so much more.
We end the episode with a Q and A about Catherine and Leilani’s venture into an Art Market. Stay tuned for next week, when we recap their amazing Art Market experience.
**This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa travel down Cringeworthy Lane to talk about finding comfort in the uncomfortable, or not.
Let’s face it, being an artist is not a comfortable profession. We lack financial comfort, job stability, and we wear our hearts on our sleeves. But is this such a bad thing or does it contribute to our art practice?
Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel!**
**This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a great conversation with Raul D’Mauries.
Raul is a fine artist, musician, and part owner of Helvella.Art Gallery. Raul shares valuable tips about participating in art markets, as well as what inspires him as an artist, and the secrets behind his beautiful frames.
Let’s get creative with Raul D’Mauries!**
Let’s get stylish this week with Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakwa as they explore the truth behind artists' style.
- What does that mean to an artist?
- How can you create your own style?
- Why should you have a specific style?
Find out this week on Off the Easel.
**Speeding tickets can cause mural paintings? They can if you are Amanda Lynn.
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa find out how Amanada Lynn followed her dream of becoming a muralist. She tells us about her first mural punishment and shares the serendipitous experiences of her children’s book, ‘How to Know You Are a Fairy’. Get ready to be inspired and grab your chip brush with Amanda Lynn.**
Talk about all those Artist Moms and Dads...
It’s Skye Becker-Yamakawa, J.L. King, and Catherine Moore having a deep discussion about being an artist and parent. Did stepping on marbles inspire a new painting? Do children help or hinder your art practice? Let’s roll up our sleeves and get messy, cause this is life.
**What do airports, funeral directing, and artists all have in common? Mike Egan!
This week Cathering Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a fascinating conversation with the extremely talented artist, Mike Egan. Mike takes us on his journey to becoming a fine artist. He describes many cool projects, ranging anywhere from ceramic skull collaborations, as well as thrifting for pull toys. Join us on this exciting adventure and get inspired with Mike Egan.**
Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa talk all about surfaces this week.
What do you paint on? Catherine prefers RayMar panels. Skye appreciates cradled wood panels. We discover why neither artist cares for the traditional stretched canvas. We also learn a brief history of different surfaces and the differences between different woods, hard panels, and canvases.
The episode ends with a very inspiring story of an artist earning big bucks and shocking the artworld in the process. Let's get creative and learn all about painting surfaces!
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they interview the super creative Ferris Plock!
Ferris tells us about his artist origin story beginning with Sharpies and White Out. He takes us on an adventure growing up in the Bay Area as a young skateboarder, and how skateboarding has influenced his artwork.
Ferris also explains the inspiration behind his food faces, creating bronze pizza slices and so much more. Let’s get creative with Ferris!
Join artist of the week, Catherine Moore, and Skye Becker-Yamakwa to talk about Artist Co-op Galleries, Art Collectives, and Art Leagues. They explain the pros and cons of each organization and what their experiences have been. The episode ends with a lively discussion about Glenn Beck’s new career as a fine artist.
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a thoughtful and in depth conversation with the very talented and creative Kelly Tunstall. Kelly discusses her magical experiences being an artist in residence at the de Young Museum with her incredibly talented and creative husband, Ferris Plock. She also shares her adventure creating an exciting mural with POW! WOW! in Hawaii, and so much more. Get ready to be inspired and listen to the artist, Kelly Tunstall.
Are creatives underpaid in our society? Are we undervalued? Have you ever been
asked to make art for exposure only? Join Catherine Moore and Skye
Becker-Yamakawa as they delve into this sticky topic. The episode ends with an
entertaining story about an artist who took the money and ran.
This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa opens the episode with her wonderful co host, Catherine
Moore and segues into an amazing interview with The Tracy Piper. Tracy tells us about her circus performing life, winning a reality TV show, and so much more.
Join us and get inspired by Tracy’s talent, energy and prolific art career.
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa talk about some of their favorite art
supplies. They go over papers, pencils, linen, brushes, as well as apps. The episode ends with
a lively discussion about the real Margaret Wise Brown who created the beloved Goodnight
Moon.
This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Leon Loucheur interview the legendary KRK Ryden. Join us in a scintillating conversation, in which KRK tells us about his first encounter with Walt Disney, working with Mark Mothersbaugh, shares his wonderful book Double Talk, and so much more.
This week Joshua Coffy joins Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa to talk all about NFTS! We get into Joshua’s experience in creating his first NFT, and explain the global impact of NFTs and how they impact our environment.
Let’s take in the whole scene with San Francisco native Jen L. King.
Jennifer is an amazing oil painter who specializes in Trompe L’oeil style
paintings. She takes us on a journey through her inspiration, process, and
how she first began painting in her current style. We had a wonderful time
getting to know Jennifer and we hope you will too!
Should you explain your artwork or leave it up to the viewer? That is the question. Catherine
Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa talk about the pros and cons, and the hows and whys of
explaining your artwork to your audience. Lastly, they end the episode with a lively discussion
about the new Jim Henson exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco.
This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa had the pleasure of interviewing the extremely talented and hard working Tania Pomales! Tania tells us about her background and shares wonderful tips and tricks ranging from where to get gorgeous frames or how to paint wings. We end with a lively discussion about Frida Kahlo’s voice.
This week Leon Loucheur and Skye Becker-Yamakawa talk about the How, What and Whys’ of creative blocks. They share tips and tricks in dealing with these nasty guests and end the episode with a lively discussion about a child prodigy.
Join Catherine and Skye for a fun interview with the amazing Kristen Ferrell! We discuss Kristen’s experience with the Keep a Breast Foundation, her love of animals, a Gutenberg press, and so much more.
What does an art gallery do for an artist? What are the pros and cons of working with an art
gallery? How do you get into an art gallery? How do you have a solo show with an art Gallery.
Join Cathering Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they discuss all of this and more on Off
the Easel this week!
Have you ever sculpted with Foam? Check out Lacey Bryant as she sculpts a giant Tiger for the Chinese New Year Parade! This week, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have the wonderful opportunity to interview a ‘Jill of all Trades’, the incredibly talented Lacey Bryant!
What job can an artist do to still make art and have a steady paycheck? Teach Art! This week Catherine and Skye share their experiences in the world of teaching. They also get into a deep discussion about forged Basquiat Art and conspiracy theories.
Join us in a tiki bar to admire some black velvet paintings with the talented Stacy McClanahan. We get to learn all about Stacy’s many creative ventures, as well as her new aspirations for this year.
Do you need an art degree to be a successful artist? If you get an art degree does it need to be from an art school? Listen to Skye, Catherine and Leon as they share their experiences and discuss the pros and cons of an art education from an art school from a four year university, and a self taught perspective.
Wisconsin Old Fashion anyone? Come join us with your favorite cocktail as we get to know the talented Andrea Guzzetta. She explains how life and death appear in her candy colored oil paintings and shares some of the magical artwork which will be in her solo show opening at Var Gallery , Milwaukee.
Do you paint with acrylics? Oils? Gouache? This week we discuss different types of paint, what we prefer, and why. Afterwards, we talk about the new Immersive Frida Kahlo Exhibit.
This week we go on an interstellar journey with Malaysian born artist Felicia Ann. Felicia talks to us about her experience creating digital art and communicating this style in her beautiful acrylic paintings. We also get to learn about Felicia’s newest venture, opening her first gallery, Helvella. Art. So let’s get started and find out how Felicia does her ‘Happy Creating!”
Polka Dot Raven, Art Markets, and the Chinese New Year are just the beginning of this week’s episode. Next we dive deep into the different ways artists can support each other and some of the benefits. We also discuss the unique relationship between J.C.Leyendecker and Norman Rockwell.
This week we begin with the poetic graffiti of Leon Loucheur. Next we jump deep into Social Science, bartending and learn all about Leon's amazing adventures into art. He shares his experiences doing murals, creating a children’s book, and developing his upcoming solo show at Modern Eden.
Website:http://www.loucheur.com/
Let's start cooking and talk about how we make art!
Catherine and Skye share their process methods. They get deep about varnishing, lighting, and cameras.
Next they discuss the unique relationship between Yayoi
Kusama and Georgia O’Keefe.
So let’s get inspired and do some happy creating.
**Catherine and Skye continue interviewing Joshua Coffy. We learn about the blood, sweat and tears of creating his first mural. Next, we curl up next to the campfire to hear about spooky ghost stories. Then go back to business and learn about the wonderful opportunities in Patreon.
Website:**https://undersong.com/
Come join us, as we begin Episode 5 with spring cleaning and a honey badger. Then Catherine and Skye switch gears and have an inspiring conversation about Georgia O'keeffe, comic books, and the amazing story of the Gift Prolific Project with Joshua Coffy.
Website:https://undersong.com/
Commissions! They can be a wonderful gift and a heart wrenching experience. Join Catherine and Skye as they discuss personal experiences, tips, and tricks when taking on a commissioned art job.
Come join us on a frame hunt through the suburbs with the Zodiac following close
behind. Next we will go salsa dancing with Steve Javiel, while enjoying some Revive
Kombucha and talking about urban impressionism.
We dive into the Ozarks with Catherine and dry off with Skye’s public art project. Then we get into the ups and downs of Pay to Plays. Should an artist do free art for the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Come find out on this episode of Off the Easel.
On this episode of Off the Easel, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into their first interview with artist Jon Ching.
We learn about Jon’s education into art and discover some of his creative adventures in San Francisco. We also discuss Jon’s medium of choice and future projects exploring different types of mediums. Jon tells us about some exciting shows coming this year, and a whole lot more.
**Come join us on this creative adventure on Off the Easel Episode 2.
Website: jonching.art**
Instagram: @jonchingart
Also mentioned in this episode: Beinart Gallery, Corey Helford Gallery, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, POW! WOW! Hawaii, Dulk, PangeaSeed Foundation, and Trekell Art Supplies.
Calling all Creatives!
Let’s go off the easel and talk about the ins and outs of the art world and how to survive life as a working artist.
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore as they interview modern masters of today’s art scene, delve into everyday events in an artist's working life, and experience an occasional art history dialogue.
“Art is the stored honey of the human soul.” Theodore Dreiser Come join us in our creative hive.