Make More Art: Recent Episodes
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Need a creativity boost? Life’s hectic and art makes it better so here we are, promoting art-making and the sharing of good vibes. We interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
Mokshini talks about how she landed her dream job and Ralph Laurent and why she left; Avoiding complacency by focusing on growth; How to prepare for your dream job; Overcoming art blocks; + Using art to brighten up someone’s day.
- Video version: https://youtu.be/SSn20Bk9q8E
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Giuseppe Castellano talks about how he became an Art Director for Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster; How he built a successful online art school from the ground up; What is illustration (and how it differs from Fine Art); The secret to starting something (and sticking with it) + Is AI a threat to artists?
- Video version: https://youtu.be/iReRrapnep8
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Steve Mitchell (AKA The Mind of Watercolor) is back to tell us why he loves watercolour; what mediums are great to complement it; why you should learn from content that is more advanced than your current level; the best way to learn how to use watercolour; and his upcoming Landscape painting course!
- Video version: https://youtu.be/TQJVQ1yZA9Q
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Join Johannes Vloothuis and learn how he became a master artist after starting painting by numbers at the age of 35; the main secrets to making great art; how the painting size influences the execution style, why nature is not a good reference and why you should paint what you know and not what you see!
This interview is very special, so please watch the video version, where Johannes gives us a free lecture that is bound to change the way you make and see art.
- Video version: https://youtu.be/nXR5ksH96xE
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Pedro Loureiro talks about his journey to becoming an art teacher; the difference between making art and teaching it; how he keeps his creative life while tending to his full-time job and family; Insights on Pedro's new and upcoming courses on Figure Drawing!
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Anna Korteweg (Gentle Blooms) had her life turned upside down multiple times. From suddenly moving to the opposite side of the world (more than once) to developing an allergy that completely changed her perception of outside stimuli, she never caught a break.
…and she never broke either. Quite the opposite: Anna kept figuring out ways to turn lemons into lemonade.
What makes someone an artist? Is art exclusively human?
Despite coming from a tech background, Mike Hendley, creator of the Drawing Inspiration podcast, realised later in life that he had always been an artist. So, he took the plunge.
Mark Brewer (WB, Archie Comics, Disney) has been inking for a living since a young age. We covered his background and growth when I first interviewed him back in 2020. Today, we catch up to see what he’s been up to, how his hunger for knowledge led him into teaching… and how that made him an even better artist (and human).
What would you do if your health kept you from making Art? From a raving fan of The Lion King to becoming a professional acrylic artist, streamer, and art teacher, CassyDraws (Ontario, Canada) went through an unconventional journey to get where she is today. However, did you know she had no choice but to paint with acrylic? ...And that she hated it at first?
Susan Hensel has more than five decades of experience as a multi-disciplinary artist, creating works in painting, sculpture, and textile embroidery across both digital and manual platforms.
As an artist and curator, Susan Hensel operates her own gallery, providing audiences and art enthusiasts with a rich and immersive experience that incorporates both her artwork and her vast knowledge of art practices.
During this episode, we explore the diverse facets of art, offering a fresh perspective that will expand your understanding of the limitless potential that art can offer.
Multi-hyphenate and an artist who has a message for the world. David Drebin is more than his camera and title as a photographer. He made it his life mission to inspire people to unlock their creativity and share their gifts. A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City, he has done countless solo exhibitions, featured by the biggest names in print and media, and is now on his 10th book. David is truly an artist and creator you simply want to have coffee with and have conversations about art and purpose.
Enter the mystical world of Francesco Savi as he transports you to a place of art, passion, creativity, and magic. This episode will inspire you to remain curious and pursue an adventure.
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A property manager by trade, Mayad Allos managed to establish himself as an artist in the field of drawing and sketching. How did he reach this level of confidence you ask? Repetition.
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From stitching words to the visual expression of her love for mountains; and what started as a list of hobbies she wanted to take on something outside her editor’s job, Artist Anna Zadorozhnaya found her calling. Persistence and a whole lot of patience became her mantra to pursue a life of art and passion. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Would you be comfortable having someone watch you paint? Or create? How about finding a perspective despite an eye condition? Questions left me wondering and I’m sure have also piqued your interest. Hear it straight from our guest artist, Susan Logoreci to talk about her journey in Public art, * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Our multi-hyphenate guest recently made a life-changing decision. Art and creativity have been a part of Jocelyn’s life and are evident in her professional endeavors. An actress, teacher, and now an artist. What started as a hobby during the pandemic became a lifestyle and one that will change the course of her life forever. As a teacher of 21 years, one would expect that she’s all about rules and abiding by them. But, in my conversation with Jocelyn, she shared the importance of going against the current and letting your curiosity take the front seat. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
An artist with a fascination for old trucks. A certainly odd combo but for Brenda Swenson, her old trucks became a pivotal force in finding her creative voice. Her story will inspire you to believe in your gifts. To embrace the negative voice and use it to work in your favor. She’s a force in the art world as an artist, teacher, juror, and respected practitioner of watercolor evidenced by the countless recognition and exhibits under her belt.
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Switching mediums and creative preferences can be trivial for a lot of people. For others, the shift can be drastic while some may take longer veering away in an attempt to avoid making mistakes. Our guest artist Keren Lamar knows exactly what that feeling is like and how you can align your purpose by switching lanes and embracing imperfections. Mixed media art and art journaling have taught her to embrace impermanence and to celebrate the freedom of creating without restrictions.
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Art is life. And making art has proven to be a therapeutic exercise to navigate through grief, anxiety, and even healing. Our guest artist, Leamy Basto doesn’t shy away from acknowledging that at a young age, she suffered from anxiety. And in the midst of a difficult time in her life, she found art. Or should we say, art found her?
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How do you keep the momentum going? How do you remain joyful to do what you love consistently while sharing it and teaching it to other people? For our guest artist Erika Lamar, it’s about perspective. Seeing art as something that is easy, convenient, and accessible.
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People have different ways of capturing moments. Our guest artist, Becky Cao - Managed to capture her life’s mundane things and events through sketchbooks and journals. With over 9 years of journals filled with drawings of food, places, and anything in between - Becky sure has many insights to offer anyone who would like to learn how to draw and paint using watercolor.
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Pop the bottles, and fill up the glasses because a celebration is certainly in order. This is an extra special episode for several reasons : 1. Make More Art is in its second year 2. We have the founders of Etchr to give us a rundown of the Etchr Origin Story * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Have you ever looked at a piece of art and suddenly, a flood of emotions creeps in and you’re transported to memory or you started to build these stories in your head about what the piece is about. That is the power of storytelling in art.
I’d like to borrow a quote from Steve Jobs when he said that the most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. And research shows that Telling a story is 22 times more memorable than simply stating the facts. Stories are the things that connect us to one another. In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Jared Cullum, an award-winning artist, author, and storyteller whose journey is filled with peaks and valleys, stories that would usher you into pursuing your creative passion. From rejection to redirection to finding his niche and the ability to tell stories through colors, shapes, light, and shadows. This is undoubtedly an episode packed with lessons, tips, and techniques to inspire you to keep on creating.
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Struggling to learn art? Have you always wanted to learn but you have a lot of “but” and “what if” In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Thea Ong, a watercolor artist, full-time mom, and creative entrepreneur. From trying out calligraphy and crafting to eventually finding her calling in teaching art; Thea has a lot of techniques up on her sleeve to keep her students engaged and encouraged to keep on learning. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Struggling to learn art? Have you always wanted to learn but you have a lot of “but” and “what if” In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Thea Ong, a watercolor artist, full-time mom, and creative entrepreneur. From trying out calligraphy and crafting to eventually finding her calling in teaching art; Thea has a lot of techniques up on her sleeve to keep her students engaged and encouraged to keep on learning. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Let loose, have fun and embrace the unconventional. These are the guiding principles of our guest artist, Adrianna Johnston. Her journey started through a palette given to her when she was 16 and a photo pinned on her Pinterest opened a whole new perspective on Urban Sketching. Now, she’s teaching and encouraging other hobbyists to keep on learning and have the courage to deviate from the conventional
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Society dictates that we should have accomplished something at a certain timeline or at a certain age. But for our guest artist, Stephen Travers, discovering art at a time that others might perceive as “late” turns out to be the start of a great adventure that will lead to a world of teaching, drawing, and a community that supports his passion through and through.
I am thrilled to have him on board. It’s a privilege to interview someone who has been a positive force in the art community through the power of social media.
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Katarzyna started art at a pretty young age. And even though she didn’t have anyone within her circle who was vested in arts; she and her siblings have been blessed with artistic gifts. Kate has a knack for learning and unlearning new things. And thought of a way to celebrate those learning by sharing them with a wider audience. And I’m so eager to learn more about her techniques in picking up skills faster than the others.
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This week we’re talking with artist Tatiana Melnikova. A master in productivity and finding balance amongst things; she’s a mom to a 2-week-old baby, a teacher of the Russian language by day, and a true blue artist 24/7 Her journey is truly inspiring. She’s made difficult choices and faced detours. And for that, this is surely an episode you don’t want to miss.
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Jenny Granberry took the art road less traveled by choosing a niched subject and color palette. An artist who believes in self-expression, vulnerability we and making your mark in the world, one art piece at a time.
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Iulia Carchelan is an artist who grew up watching her father paint in watercolor. A firm believer that one can learn by observing and doing: she continues to explore different subjects and engage with her audience through the conversations and narrative created by her atmospheric landscapes. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Eleanor Doughty is a multi-faceted artist, author, and illustrator who have tried different creative paths. She took the risk, did a detour and Even took the road less traveled which includes windows and walls. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
Mirka Hokkanen is a mom, full-time artist, author, and military wife who travels from one country to another. She juggles her time between illustrating, creating her upcoming book(s), and homeschooling.Apart from all of these artistic responsibilities, Mirka somehow still finds the energy to teach and plan for her exhibits halfway across the world.I had to interview her to find out how she does all that.
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Kyle Legaspi mastered the art of portraits landing her a successful career and a plethora of exhibits under her name. Kyle is the living impersonation of what it was to pursue passion in a culture where art is perceived mainly as a hobby. How does a pre-med graduate and a corporate analyst found her way back to where her heart calls home?
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Róisín Curé, is an Irish artist and author of 3 best-selling books. Went from being obsessed with 16th-century artists at the age of 7, a popular kid winning art contests, to someone whose artworks and manuscripts were rejected countless times. A roller coaster ride of highs and lows, YESs, and NOs. How did she remain confident in pursuing art and serving the community through teaching, despite circumstances and people telling her to think otherwise?
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We have reached our 100th episode here on Make More Art and we are celebrating! What a milestone to share with our listeners and community who have shown such immense support for the past 99 episodes We are overwhelmed and grateful for the beautiful and heartfelt messages, reviews, and comments people sent from all over the world, describing things they have enjoyed and learned from the podcast. For this episode, we’ve collected highlights from your fan favorites. So we hope you enjoy this compilation.
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They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But what does it entail in art? We get real and raw with Watercolor artist Rachael Moyles and discuss the difference between copying and drawing inspiration. As a hobbyist or someone starting out in watercolor, where do we draw the line of learning from copying and defining our own style?
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Life is full of peaks and valleys and it might throw in lemons along the way. For our mixed media artist Christine Karpiak, art is a testimony of human condition. Art is life in itself, allowing us to better understand and channel our emotions and truths. * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab * Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel * Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! * Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com
At the tender age of twelve, Spencer Meagher found his calling which then led him to become the great plein air watercolour artist he is today. He took a chance, sending a letter to a famous artist which then charted the course of his artistic journey and guided him to be an artist, teacher, and mentor.
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Sandy Allnock always knew that she wanted to teach art. Despite the apprehensions and the challenges, she pushed through anyway, which eventually led to her offering her mastery to touch millions of lives all around the globe. This passion to teach and create inspired so many others, making her purpose much clearer.
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Food is a universal language connecting everyone. Anna Gonzales has found her niche in food illustration to reflect and represent her experience, heritage, and sense of purpose. Now she wants you to find yours.
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The blank piece of paper is a common enemy among creatives, but this week, our artist friend Andreea Nae knows precisely how to foil this foe. She has learned through experimentation and play to follow her joy by teaching and painting.
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Elena Brambilla has found a way to make art a projection of herself as an earth guardian. She is a globe circumnavigator, athlete, and earth advocate who believes creating art promotes sustainability.
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Ready for more Kailene Falls, food illustrator and Japanese tv personality? This week she talks about her unique style of approaching food illustration. She’ll inspire you to make art, eat food, then make food art!
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Our interview was so good this week that we split it into two parts. Kailene Falls is our multi-hyphenate, bilingual artist living a charmed life in Tokyo, Japan. She is a seasoned illustrator who has worked with some of the big names in the food industry. Kailene found her niche doing art and television in her adopted country.
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Our interview was so good this week that we split it into two parts. Kailene Falls is our multi-hyphenate, bilingual artist living a charmed life in Tokyo, Japan. She is a seasoned illustrator who has worked with some of the big names in the food industry. Kailene found her niche doing art and television in her adopted country.
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This week our conversation with artist Lia Schäfer revolves around people’s faces. Lia started at age 14 by asking her classmates to pose and since progressed to having her own distinct “urban sketchy” style of portraiture. Lia believes that with the right amount of guidance, perspective and simple techniques, anyone can learn this painting style with ease.
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This week our conversation with artist Lia Schäfer revolves around people’s faces. Lia started at age 14 by asking her classmates to pose and since progressed to having her own distinct “urban sketchy” style of portraiture. Lia believes that with the right amount of guidance, perspective and simple techniques, anyone can learn this painting style with ease.
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As a writer, teacher, and watercolour artist, Chloe Tomomi knows anxiety and trauma are healed with art. She shares her heart and talent with those who would also heal by creating mystical, poetic landscapes.
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20 years, 2 decades may sound like a really long time to pursue a passion but for our guest artist, Renee Walden; it was filled with many creative endeavors, teaching stint and continuous learning. Her fascination for making things and the great outdoors; became her catalyst to travel, do plein air and teach art.
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Our guest artist Inna Nagaysteva gave up her car repair tools for watercolor brushes. Yes! She used to be an auto-mechanic. Her entire persona screams “artist”, from her floral tattoos, purple-gray hair and a watercolor technique that surely defies the norms of watercolor painting. Her love for waves and whales are evident in every piece of artwork she puts on display.
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Lane Teo, daughter of artists, found art class painful and swore she had no talent. Eventually, however, she found her way to watercolours and discovered the profound allure of colour. Not only was she able to tell stories, but her ADHD brain could also focus intensely on painting.
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This week’s guest is our artist friend Nina Reginster. As a totally impatient person, she figured out the joy of happy accidents. She had an idea to bring holiday cheer to her friends, but she accidentally fell totally in love!
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At the onset of pandemic, people gravitated towards different things to cope. Some played and acted upon the idea of learning something new. Our guest artist, Max Mcgee is excellent at what he does - Urban Sketching. One probably wont guess that his journey started a year ago and it was birthed from the desire to come out of this season equipped with a new skill.
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Switching passions can be scary because it not only means a change in what you do but can be a change in your sense of identity. Our artist friend, Jola Sopek, did just that when she ditched photography for watercolour illustration, a break-up she swears was the best thing she ever did.
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This week we’re talking with our friend, Cathrin Gressieker. Her day job is as a pattern designer; yes, it’s a real thing. She’s also a yoga teacher, which explains how she bent the world around her to a sweet spot, perfectly combining her passions. You won’t believe the choices she’s made, the detours she faced, or the lightbulb moments she’s had.
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“Stop and smell the roses” is a common sentiment that holds true for our guest artist, Vanessa. Instead of roses, she rediscovered her home country because she took the time to stop and sketch.
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What was a major life decision you made because of art? Our guest, Renata, had a full-time job as a lawyer, but her passion for creating art changed the course of her life and led her to a choice that made her the artist she is today. Keen to find out more about her story?
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Teaching may not be everyone’s cup of tea but, when artist Tina Hotchkiss was asked to teach kids, the experience literally changed her life. She found herself drawn to sharing more of her skills and the sheer joy of making art. She started with cardboard box cutouts with her children, and now she shares her experience and gifts with kids and people of all ages.
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Catch this episode with Darren Yeo and learn how art can be a tool to reflect life lessons. Listen to get tips and tricks about learning and unlearning as a way to find your own style. And how “feeling inspired” isn’t always needed to get started with art. Truly, a must listen episode for anyone who’s feeling frustrated about learning a new skill.
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Jhesy chats with watercolor artist, Clarice Gomes. Hear her talk about showing up authentically by taking her audience into her journey as an artist. How she shifted and pivoted her life to create impact, how to find purpose in the midst of the pandemic and embracing your beautiful you without edits.
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Join Jhesy and Fiona as they dive into the expressive way of painting portraits, quickest way to paint using watercolour, why it has to go through an ugly phase, secret to defining your painting style, the art of control and letting go using watercolour and why consistency matters in achieving your desired style.
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How do you overcome heartbreaks in art? Find out in this episode as Jhesy chats with watercolor artist, Panchami. From challenges to failing and learning, Panchami's experience led her to create a guide for her community to kickstart their creative journey. Listen and discover watercolor beginner's playbook.
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Join Jhesy and Marco as they dive into the use of limited palette, tonal value and an eye exercise which will allow you to simplify a complicated desert scene to a simplified yet stunning work of art. Using shapes, block of colors and negative space; Marco made the process of making art beginner friendly. Links: * Tweet Us! @etchr_lab
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Join Jhesy and Alan as they talk about traveling, learning and connection through urban sketching. How perfectionism can be a roadblock to creativity, art as a form exchange, secrets to 7-minute sketch and the fundamentals of sketching.
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Join Jhesy and Juan as they talk about art as a universal language, a form of dance and that painting is a kind of self, presence and identity. Juan shares how light can direct your composition and structure and how trusting the process will allow you to explore creativity.
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Join Jhesy and Anastasia as they discuss about learning classical art discipline as a foundation, how detours and continuously investing in yourself can lead to your calling, basic techniques of sketching, drawing and living the best of both worlds as an artist and art gallery manager.
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Join Jhesy and Vena as they chat about art style, turning boredom into a creative path, playing with shapes and textures, listening to your gut, venturing into creative entrepreneurship, way to get your art seen and finding your focus to determine the stream you want to pursue for your art business.
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Join Jhesy and Amy as they discuss practical ways to sketch outdoors, how to draw without overthinking, having 2 levels of sketchbook to address the fear of a blank canvas and how to capture trivial, mundane things and turn them into an exciting piece of art.
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In this episode, Jhesy chats with Siu-Lan, London based artist who started her journey drawing on her parent's walls. Listen as we discuss : Working with clients and enjoying the process, taking a step back and exploring a different facet of creativity and mixing yoga with sketching.
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Join Jhesy and artist Camila Picheco as they discuss how investing in yourself can help you pursue your creative goals, curating your portfolio and choosing the right platform to showcase your works and why Instragram likes don't always translate to art revenue.
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Join Gianluca & Jhesy as they talked about how to let go of emotional clutter through scribbles and how it can help with decisiveness and give you clarity; getting around the feeling of being stuck; finding your creative sacred space and being in the zone; How to draw and paint intuitively; how to navigate through creative entrepreneurship; how to become the best version of yourself.
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Join Annette and Jhesy as they discuss how teaching became an integral part of her growth; building community to celebrate creativity; granting a safe space for artists to express themselves; “Bin” sketchbook is a must-have; how crafting & telling stories become instrumental in drawing; capturing moments & emotions through art.
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Join Stephanie and Jhesy as they discuss breaking up with your ruler and playing with perspectives; why starting small and making a mess is good starting point; perfect painting isn’t always without a trace of a brushstroke; and having a beginner’s mindset and how to keep going.
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Join Jhesy and Ânia as they discuss confidence vs Courage; dealing with the imposter syndrome; finding the right art path for you; and an exciting announcement about the future of this podcast!
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Join Mike Brennan and Ânia as they discuss art as a tool to overcome depression; why you can’t find balance; what it means to be a real artist; bringing in the traditional feeling to digital art; and tips to get you to make more art!
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Join Hannah Matcha and Ânia as they discuss why gouache is great for beginners; how Social Media affects Hannah’s art; how to live slowly - and why it’s essential; why you shouldn’t follow trends; + what to share on Social Media.
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Join watercolour artist Kimberly Johnson and Ânia on using art to lessen dyslexia; how to use comparison to measure your growth; ways to remove the pressure from making art; dealing with confidence issues; + tips on how to improve your line drawing!
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Join Ânia and professional artist Maylee as they discuss how to find inspiration for your art; getting over the comparison anxiety; and overcoming the ugly stage in a painting!
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Join kidlit artist Shawna JC Tenney and Ânia as they talk about how art helps with ADHD; building an art career while being a full time mom; why art and stories are essential to human development; benefits of changing art styles; how traditional art can help you go into digital art; and how to recover from acrylic painting disasters!
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Join Ânia and artist Connie Au as they discuss why you don’t need to know how to draw to be an artist; staying true to your art passion when feeling like quitting; how art skills are transferable between different mediums and tips for dealing with shaky hands!
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Join Ânia and Pedro as they discuss how to make a sketch look detailed without adding any details; on location vs drawing from photos (and how to combine the two!); why we need good sketchbooks; how art brought life to a dead Portuguese commerce area; + tips on successfully combining ink with watercolour!
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Join Ânia and Reginald as they discuss why art is like a superpower; what skillset is necessary to create a comic; being a traditional artist while using a digital medium; why you should draw (even if you think you can’t); and why life is like a pinball machine!
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Join Ânia and Manek as they discuss why digital art might be a better choice for you; the difference between art and design; why ProCreate is awesome for beginners; tips to add storytelling to your pieces; and why you’re probably using reference images wrong!
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Join Ânia and Justin as they discuss the pros of having multiple sketchbooks in use; balancing family, a career and art making on the side; getting over the fear of breaking into a new sketchbook; and tips on how to hit the ground running when starting with a new art medium!
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Join Ânia and John Harrison as they discuss why artists are dangerous; how the absence of colour makes the piece pop; what are the two different kind of artists; and how art relates to music.
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Ânia’s journey (and how she ended up at Etchr); how Etchr differs from other art brands; why and how this podcast came to life; how to stop yourself from quitting art; balancing work, art, and family life; + one productivity tip to kickstart your day with plenty of positivity!
www.etchrlab.com/ania
Join Ânia and gouache/make up artist Nicholas Holman as they discuss why a painting can bring up emotions and thoughts that the real life subject can’t; going viral on TikTok; tips on adding depth to your gouache paintings; and how creating can ignite creativity!
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Join Ânia and artist Francesca Possati as they talk about how art can save lives; getting better at one art medium by painting with another; how realistic art is more than “just a copy” of a photo + advice about getting started in art from scratch!
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Join Ânia and young artist Reaa as they talk about starting art at a (very) young age; how to stay positive and focused on your goals; starting an online following from scratch; and tips on dealing with haters!
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Join Ânia and artist Marek Badzynski on why art makes far better memories than photos; how to keep the same subject interesting to paint; why you shouldn’t delete your old art posts; what makes commission work appealing (tip: play this for all your clients); tips on interpreting your reference; and how to get free chocolate with your art!
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Jon Ânia and urban artist + architect Pedro Loureiro: the role of “unrelated” art skills in your growth; how style comes to life; practical exercises to improve your observational drawing; what to do when you don’t feel like drawing; dealing with the imposter syndrome; and tips on getting started with watercolour!
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Join Ânia and Diana (@thingsby_diana) as they talk about how to get started with Posca pens; tips on getting motivation; the main difference between the design and art industry; how fundamental are fundamentals; and (hilarious) client horror stories!
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Join Ânia and artist Manelle Oliphant as they discuss Manelle’s watercolour process; colouring your pieces without fear; using pencils with watercolour; how fundamental studies can be made fun; and how stories help us cope with hardships!
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Ânia and wildlife illustrator Kaitlin Hoyt discuss the truth about the so called “talent”; how to efficiently retain knowledge; what to do when you’re just getting started with art; and tips on layering with gouache!
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Join Ânia and Vanessa Lesniak: Starting an art career after 40; Working with gold watercolour; How Vanessa painted every day for 6 months; What to (not) do when you don’t feel like making art!
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Join Ânia and VisDev artist Julia Blattman (Netflix) as they discuss overcoming creative burnout; being an artist outside an art job; why (and how) real life experiences can improve your art; and what’s a Visual Development’s work day like at Netflix!
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Join Ânia and art teacher Marco Bucci (Disney, LEGO, LucasArts, Hasbro, etc) on a discussion about the true meaning behind having a “style” (and how you find yours); digital & traditional Art: what comes first?; Marco’s biggest influences, tips about getting the most out of wet watercolour; and how to get started with art!
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Join Ânia and Uma Kelkar (artist & electric engineer): how to set realistic art goals; overcoming art block; why Uma believes everyone is born an artist; + how to control temperature when painting in watercolour!
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Join Dísa Thors (AKA Disadoodles) and Ânia as they talk about how art can help you through tough times, tips on making your art consistent, why growing your social media following shouldn’t be a goal, how to get inspired during though times, and a Ghibli geek out!
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Join Ânia and artist David Morales as they discuss how to understand values from colour; how art is a time machine; using Social Media in a positive way; meditating through art; and tips on finding out what to draw every day!
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Join Ânia and Ian Fennelly as they discuss why Ian draws big; how art communities are essential to your artistic growth; tips on dealing with trolls; colour and composition as storytelling tools; and why everyone can (and should) make art!
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A doctor by trade, Ashwini Sajeendran managed to create and grow her social media presence while making art as a hobby for the past year or two. The wow factor? She just became a mother! Join her and Ânia as they discuss if hobbyists can take art seriously; balancing art and health when having a demanding baby; motherhood myth busters: “Will I stop having a life!!?” and others; and beginner tips for gouache!
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Join Ânia and French watercolour artist Jean Arnaud as they talk about why drawing details ruins everything; how art and memories are closely related; why failure is required to succeed; and tips on dealing with changing light during Plein-air painting!
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Julia Koerner (Dyru) and Ânia on how to achieve the correct water/pigment ratio with watercolour; how different brushes can wield different results; the difference between hot and cold press watercolour paper (and why cotton matters so much); & combining traditional with digital painting!
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Ânia Marcos and Brett Bean (Disney, Dreamworks, and more) on how to come up with fresh ideas for your art; dealing with your mean inner voice; creating art that connects with people; dealing with “art growth pains”; and learning how to face failure from babies!
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Anne Kostecki and Ânia take about the origin of art and its role in the future; how art is present in the animal world; why babies and toddlers need art for a healthy development; and why you shouldn’t trust your brain when painting!
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Join Ânia and children's book artist Sarah van Dongen as they discuss how art can help you enjoy life to the fullest; creating free, messy art while using reference; tips to save mental energy throughout your day; how IKEA uses storytelling to sell furniture; and easy ways to add colour to your pieces!
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Join Ânia and Creature Designer Brynn Metheney (Wizards of the Coast, Warner Bros, Disney, Sony, Bethesda...) as they chat about how to fight social media toxicity; why stories are essential to humanity; how to avoid the ‘art downward spiral’; and the best kept secret to unlock the special skill: draw ALL animals!
Amie Farrell’s traditional art brings whimsical fantasy to life with a touch of warmness that just melts the heart of the viewer. Join her and Ânia as they discuss how Inktober can accelerate your art skills; using hashtags to grow your Social Media; and turning art comparison into something positive!
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Join Ânia and graphic designer + artist Elizabeth Anderson as they share tips on achieving your art your art style; how to combine traditional with digital mediums to create unique pieces; and art reference horror stories!!
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Join Ânia and professional watercolour artist Sam Guay as they talk about monetising your art; how to navigate creating your projects when you're not good enough; and what it means to be a "pro" artist.
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Join Ânia and graphic artist, teacher and artist Shari Blaukopf as they discuss art as therapy; how you can draw every day; tips on connecting with other artists; and why live references beats any photos, anytime.
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Join Ânia and watercolourist Alex Hillkurtz as they share tips on picking a colour palette, why watercolour is a great medium for beginners; how art is a better communication tool than language; and why painting exactly what you see can ruin your piece!
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Join Ânia and Picture Book Illustrator and author Isabella Kung as they discuss the key to keeping your art spontaneous; how art and stories impact children and their development; Isabella’s picture book process; and what’s the watercolour “ugly phase” and how to overcome it!
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Join Ânia and watercolour master Steve Mitchell as they discuss why you shouldn't listen to Bob Ross; different ways to monetise your art; how painting is a lot like cooking; and go on a rant about digital Vs traditional art!
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Join Ânia and The New York Times cartoonist Mark Brewer as they discuss: when can you call yourself an artist; how to get inspired and avoid art block; pros of being a hobbyist Vs a professional artist; and tips on making money from your art hobby.
Gouache lover Justin Donaldson is widely famous for his gorgeous Zelda - Breath Of The Wild landscape paintings. However, gouache wasn’t always his favourite medium… And he wasn’t always famous.
How did all of that happen? Jon us today as we discuss why art skills aren’t everything; pros and cons of oil painting; why being an artist is selfish; and the time when Justin hated gouache.
Raluca Fratean (AKA Ralukko) is a nature loving artist who can use any art medium you throw at her to create the most fantastical creatures. Join her and Ânia as they talk about how to paint life-like painting trees; tips on mixing watercolour and ink; what your art says about you; and how to get right into art-making when you’re overwhelmed with choices! www.etchrlab.com
Join Ânia and realist artist Eleanor Mill (AKA Melibertine) as they discuss different ways to approach Plein-air painting; how to bring life into your landscape drawings; and go on a rant about why art is essential and irreplaceable on today’s world!
Lene Myhre is a watercolour Norwegian artist who specialises in animal and nature art. After a 10 year break, an art college degree and 2 kids, in 2019 Lene decided it was time to pick up the brushes again…
Join us as we discuss:
- Returning to art after a long break;
- How to find your artistic direction;
- ...and the (gigantic) benefit of art communities and challenges.
A master of colour and light, 'Dinotopia' creator James Gurney became a living legend in the art industry. Today, Ânia and James talk about the key to learning physical paint; how to approach colour; avoiding overwhelm when learning how to paint and James’ golden tip on how to get your values right!
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Join Ânia and Editorial artist Charis Locke (Netflix) as they talk about how to build a solid editorial portfolio; tips on how to choose better clients; and geek out about inking with pen nibs vs brushes!
Join Ânia and award winning pastel and oil artist Kathleen Newman as they talk about how to get your work into galleries; mastering various art mediums (without art school); the practise and benefits of meditative mindfulness; and the truth behind the 10,000 hour rule.
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Join Ânia and Malaysian artist + foodie James Lim as they we talk about overcoming art block; how to paint food (sometimes with food!); and James tips to draw quicker!
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Join Ânia and gouache lover and background painter Andrew Peña (Netflix, Adult Swim) as they talk about how to find your art style; painting in watercolours Vs gouache; and fighting social media anxiety.
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Join Ânia and Hannah Mosley (award winning illustrator and author, AND a full time tattoo artist) as they talk about giving yourself permission to suck at art - and how to keep going; dealing with rejection; breaking in the tattoo industry; and Hannah’s tip to figuring out if your art is heading in the right direction!
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Join Ânia & fantasy illustrator Ejiwa Ebenebe as they talk about building a successful freelance illustrator career from scratch; powering through depression; how Final Fantasy led Edge into art making; and the story behind Edge’s choice of focusing on painting Black people.
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Join Ânia and Mirka Hokkanen (printmaker, designer, illustrator, children’s book author and mother of 3) : how to connect with local artists (even when you’re moving every 3 years!); juggling art making and being a full-time mom during Covid times; and Mirka’s tip to ‘art’ when all you want is to relax.
Jun-Pierre Shiozawa is an artist and art educator who travelled the world to study and teach his own painting workshops. Join him and Ânia as they talk about how to cause desired life-changing events; finding your purpose in times of self-doubt; and Jun’s number one tip to improving your art, without even picking up a pencil!
'Make More Art' is a new podcast where we interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
A reference in the sketchers’ community, artist and blogger Teoh Yi Chie (Parka Blogs) built his solid online reputation by giving honest reviews of several art products over the years. Join Teoh and Ânia as they talk about how writing and drawing are correlated; the birth of Parka Blogs; and Teoh’s tip to keeping your art fresh!
'Make More Art' is a podcast where fellow artists share their art tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
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Ânia and rock star watercolourist Simela Petridis (AKA Pizzle Paints) talk about ways to grow your Instagram following; how to stop comparing yourself to others; and how to teach yourself watercolour!
'Make More Art' is a podcast where fellow artists share their art tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
Join Ânia and pro watercolour artist and Mini Palette creator Stephanie Law as they talk about why ignoring others can set you on the right path; how Stephanie’s Computer Science background informed her art journey; and what it means to truly make a living out of your passion.
'Make More Art' is a new podcast where we interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
Join Ânia and professional artist, teacher and creator of The Perfect Sketchbook Erwin Lian as they talk about what’s stopping you from leveling up your art skills; why watercolor can be so frustrating to learn (and teach!); Erwin’s thought process behind picking an art career; and why failure is essential to your artistic growth.
Need a creativity boost? interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
Join Ânia and french professional artist and teacher Cindy Barillet as they talk about going from hobbyist to professional artist; how to trick yourself into creating more (even when you feel like you can’t); and Cindy’s secret to drawing in your sketchbook every . single . day.
Need a creativity boost? 'Make More Art' is a new podcast where we interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
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Ânia and Art Director Jill Gustavis discuss how to avoid overwhelm when tackling a new art medium; how Jill's day job boosts and informs her personal art; and Jill's secret to overcome the fear of wasting great watercolour paper!
Need a creativity boost? 'Make More Art' is a new podcast where we interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.
Find more about Etchr at etchrlab.com.
Need a creativity boost? 'Make More Art' is a new podcast where we interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.