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EP 134 :: Mokshini on Exiting Your Comfort Zone, Resilience & Pursuing Your Creative Goals Dec 12, 2023

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.

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EP 133 :: Giuseppe Castellano on Illustration, AI in Art and Gritt Nov 14, 2023

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?

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EP 132 :: Steve Mitchell (The Mind of Watercolor) & How to Learn Watercolour Oct 18, 2023

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!

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EP 131 :: From Hobbyist to Master with Johannes Vloothuis Sep 05, 2023

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.

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EP 130 :: Pedro Loureiro & The Road to Becoming an Art Teacher Aug 09, 2023

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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EP 129 :: Anna Korteweg on How Art Shapes Human Connection Jul 17, 2023

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.

EP 128 :: Mike Hendley on Becoming a Better Artist Jul 03, 2023

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.

EP 127 :: Mark Brewer & the Building Blocks of Art Learning Jun 13, 2023

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).

EP 126 :: CassyDraws & Learning to Love Acrylics Apr 03, 2023

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?

EP 125 :: Susan Hensel & The Thought Process Behind Art Mar 23, 2023

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.

EP :: 124 The Curious Case of Creating Art with David Drebin Jan 30, 2023

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.

EP123 :: Francesco Savi & The Mystical World of Art Dec 19, 2022

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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EP122 :: Mayad Allos & How to Build Confidence in Making Art Nov 16, 2022

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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EP121:: Anna Zadorozhnaya & Making Art a Part of Your Hobby List Oct 26, 2022

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.

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EP120 :: Public Art and Unique Perspective with Susan Logoreci Oct 11, 2022

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,

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EP119 :: Breaking the Rules in Watercolor with Jocelyn Benford Sep 13, 2022

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.

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EP 118 :: Finding Your Art Voice and Silencing Negative Talk with Brenda Swenson Aug 22, 2022

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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EP117:: Turning the Page and Switching Lanes in Art with Keren Tamir Jul 25, 2022

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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EP116 : Finding Art in the Face of Adversity with Leamy Basto Jul 18, 2022

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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EP115 :: Erika Lamar and the Joy of Making Art Jul 11, 2022

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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EP114 :: Journaling Your Life Through Art with Becky Cao Jul 05, 2022

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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EP113:: The Satchel that Started it All - Make More Art 2nd Year Anniversary Jun 27, 2022

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

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EP 112: Harness the Power of Storytelling in Art with Jared Cullum Jun 20, 2022

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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EP 111: The Art of Learning with Thea Ong Jun 13, 2022

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.

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EP 111: The Art of Learning with Thea Ong Jun 13, 2022

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.

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EP 110 :: The Unconventional and Fun side of Art with Adrianna Johnston Jun 06, 2022

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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EP 109 :: Stephen Travers & Why You Should Start Pursuing Art Now May 30, 2022

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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EP 108 :: Katarzyna Kmiecik & How to Learn a New Art Skill May 23, 2022

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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EP 107 :: Redefining Art Explorations & Passion with Tatiana Melnikova May 16, 2022

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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EP 106 :: Jenny Granberry & Making the Most of Life Through Art May 09, 2022

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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EP 105 :: Iulia Carchelan & Mastering Atmospheric Landscapes May 02, 2022

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.

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EP104 :: Eleanor Doughty & Finding a Career in Art Apr 25, 2022

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.

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EP 103 :: Mirka Hokkanen & How to be Successful with Your Art Goals Apr 18, 2022

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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EP 102 :: Kyle Legaspi & Finding a Sense of Belonging in Art Apr 11, 2022

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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EP 101 :: Róisín Curé & Redefining Your Confidence in Making Art Apr 04, 2022

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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EP 100 :: Reflecting on the Past and a Glimpse Into the Future Mar 28, 2022

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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EP 99 :: Drawing the line - Inspiration vs Copying with Rachael Moyles Mar 21, 2022

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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EP 98 :: Art is Life. Life is Art. With Christine Karpiak Mar 14, 2022

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.

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EP 97 :: Spencer Meagher & the Collision of Passion and Courage Mar 07, 2022

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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EP 96 :: Aligning Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career with Sandy Allnock Part 2 Feb 28, 2022

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EP 95 :: Aligning Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career with Sandy Allnock Part 1 Feb 21, 2022

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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EP 94 :: Find Your Niche with Anna Gonzalez Feb 14, 2022

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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EP 93 : Andreea Nae : Beat the Blank Page Feb 07, 2022

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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EP 92 : Art, Advocacy, and Sustainability with Elena Brambilla Jan 31, 2022

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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EP 91 :: Kailene Falls’s Gastronomical Art Experience, Part Two Jan 24, 2022

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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EP 90 :: Kailene Falls’s Gastronomical Art Experience, Part One Jan 17, 2022

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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EP 90 :: Kailene Falls’s Gastronomical Art Experience, Part One Jan 17, 2022

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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EP 89 :: Drawing Human Figures with Lia Schäfer Jan 10, 2022

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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EP 89 :: Drawing Human Figures with Lia Schäfer Jan 10, 2022

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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EP 88 :: Chloe Tomomi’s Healing through Art Jan 03, 2022

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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EP 87 :: Renee Walden and Taking The Slower Route to Pursue your Passion Dec 27, 2021

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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EP 86 :: Inna Nagaysteva on Breaking Stereotypes in Art Dec 20, 2021

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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EP 85 :: Lane Teo, For the Love of Colour and the ADHD Brain Dec 13, 2021

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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EP 84 :: Nina (@ninaquarelle) & Making, Giving Gifts Through Art Dec 06, 2021

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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EP 83 :: Max McGee & The Value of Consistency in Art Nov 29, 2021

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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EP 82 :: Jola Sopek & Growing Your Life in Parallel with Art Nov 22, 2021

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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EP 81 :: Cathrin Gressieker & the Symphony of Yoga and Art Nov 15, 2021

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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EP 80 :: Vanessa Leung & Rediscovering Culture Through Urban Sketching Nov 08, 2021

“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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EP 79 :: Renata Tot Ivezic & Art as a Way of Life Nov 01, 2021

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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EP 78 :: Tina Hotchkiss & The Heart of Teaching Art Oct 25, 2021

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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Check out Tina's website here at tinasartforms.com

EP 77 :: Darren Yeo & The Psychology in Art Oct 18, 2021

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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EP ::76 Clarice Gomes & Showing up Authentically Through Art Oct 11, 2021

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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EP 75:: Fiona Di Pinto & Capturing Emotions through Watercolour Portraits Oct 04, 2021

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.

Links:

Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

EP 74:: Panchami & The Beginner’s Playbook to Watercolour Sep 27, 2021

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.

Links:

Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

EP 73 :: Marco Novo and the Simplification of Art Sep 20, 2021

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 Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link ] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

EP 72 :: Alan Ramiro & Finding Connection through Sketching Sep 13, 2021

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.

Links:

Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

EP 71 :: Juan Ian & The Intuitive Way of Making Art Sep 06, 2021

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.

Links:

Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

EP 70 :: Anastasia Morozova & Experiencing art in different forms Aug 30, 2021

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.

Links:

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EP 69 :: Vena Carr & Finding your Art Style Aug 23, 2021

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.

Links:

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EP 68 :: Amy Stewart & Staying true to your artist-self Aug 16, 2021

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.

Links:

Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

EP 67 :: Siu-Lan & Finding Balance Between Creativity and Work Aug 09, 2021

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.

Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: YouTube Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

E66 :: Camila Picheco & How to Pursue Art Amidst Challenges Aug 02, 2021

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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EP65:: Gianluca Callara & The Art of finding your Creative Flow Jul 26, 2021

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.

Find all links associated with this episode at etchrlab.com/gianluca

E64 :: Annette Morris & How to Live the Artistic Dream Jul 19, 2021

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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E63 :: Stephanie Fowler & The Role of Mess in Creativity Jul 12, 2021

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.

www.etchrlab.com/stephanie

E62 :: Jhesy Romano & Building Your Confidence as an Artist Jul 05, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/jhesy

E61 :: Mike Brennan & How Art Brings Us Together Jun 28, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/brennan

E60 :: Hannah Matcha & How Art Promotes Slow Living Jun 21, 2021

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.

www.etchrlab.com/matcha

E59 :: Kimberli Johnson & How Create Authentic Art Jun 14, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/johnson

E58 :: Maylee & How to Get Better at Art Without Losing Inspiration Jun 07, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/maylee

E57 :: Shawna JC Tenney & How Art and Stories can Heal May 31, 2021

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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E56 :: Connie Au & How to Keep Your Art Flame Burning May 24, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/au

E55 :: Pedro Alves & How to Get Better At Art-making May 17, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/alves

E54 :: Reginald Roquemore (RokMo) & Telling Stories Through Comics and Animation May 10, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/rokmo

E53 :: Manek D’Silva & Why Art Skills Aren’t Enough May 03, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/manek

E52 :: Justin Pastores & Conquering All the Art Mediums Apr 26, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/pastores

E51 :: John Harrison & How to Let Loose with Lines and Colour Apr 19, 2021

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.

www.etchrlab.com/harrison

E50 :: Ânia Marcos & The Making Of 'Make More Art' Podcast Apr 12, 2021

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

E49 :: Nicholas Holman & How to Create Art That Inspires Positivity Apr 05, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/holman

E48 :: Francesca Possati & Therapy Through Art Mar 29, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/francesca

E47 :: Reaa_art & How to Find the Motivation to Keep on Creating Mar 22, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/rea

E46 :: Marek Badzynski & Activating Art Growth by Embracing the Process Mar 15, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/marek

E45 :: Pedro Loureiro & Combining Different Art Skills Mar 08, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/pedro

E44 :: Diana & How to Find Motivation And Try New Mediums Mar 01, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/diana

E43 :: Manelle Oliphant & Why Stories Are Essential to Life Feb 22, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/manelle

E42 :: Kaitlin Hoyt & Finding Your Creative Purpose Feb 15, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/hoyt

E41 :: Vanessa Lesniak & Art as a Source of Joy Feb 08, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/lesniak

E40 :: Julia Blattman & Keeping Your Creativity in Check Feb 01, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/podcast

E39 :: Marco Bucci & Demystifying Art Style Jan 25, 2021

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!

etchrlab.com/marco

E38 :: Uma Kelkar & Defeating Art Block Like an Engineer Jan 18, 2021

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!

www.etchrlab.com/uma

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