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Jackson’s Art Podcast

The ‘Jackson’s Art Podcast’ brings together ‘Ask An Artist’ and more ideas and conversations from across the Jackson’s Team. The Podcast explores what it means to make art through the voices of established artists and the materials they use. Every month, we share stories and expertise from those who create, be they contemporary artists or historical figures. To encourage curiosity and invite dialogue, we take listeners out of the gallery and into the spaces where art is made, shaped, and brought to life.

Our podcast consists of three distinct series: ‘Ask an Artist’, ‘The Matter of Colour’, and ‘Rivalries and Friendships in Art History’.

In ‘Ask an Artist’, Lisa Takahashi hosts insightful conversations with guest artists in their studios and at exhibitions and events, capturing both their practice and the atmosphere around their work.

‘The Matter of Colour’, presented by Evie Hatch, co-creator of Jackson’s Pigment Stories Book and online series, explores the fascinating histories of artists’ colours from antiquity to the present day.

In ‘Rivalries and Friendships in Art History’, Louise Reynolds and Evie Hatch uncover the clashes, romances, and companionships that shaped artists’ lives, revealing the human stories behind art history.

Discover more from Jackson’s at jacksonsart.com.

Latest Episodes:

Ask an Artist Interview with Fitch and McAndrew Aug 07, 2020

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In todays episode Laura and Peter chat to Doug Fitch and Hannah McAndrew. Doug and Hannah are 'Fitch and McAndrew', the husband and wife team of slipware potters whose work has a national and international standing. Working in a very traditional medium, that of earthenware clay decorated with different coloured slips (liquid clay) in rich earthy colours they manage to create a very personal style, working mainly on their own individual pieces, but sometimes collaborating their work is to be found in some of the best galleries in the UK and also as far afield as America and Japan. Peter and Laura discuss with them their generosity in sharing their working lives on Social Media, including their young family and enabling their customers to see a slice of their life.

Ask an Artist - Making a 'Body of Work' Jul 31, 2020

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'A Body of Work'... One of those expressions that pops up in art contexts all the time. Laura and Peter unpick what it means. It can be whatever you want it to be. A group of pieces linked thematically, stylistically, chromatically, progressively or anything else. A collection that will allow you to be assessed maybe, by a gallery or a prospective client. Certainly a way of showing your exploration of your work - and that has to be a good thing!

Ask an Artist - Making Work at Different Price Points Jul 24, 2020

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Pricing your work is a complex issue and being consistent is one of the things that needs to be considered while working out your pricing. However that does not mean that all your work should be the same price, only that it should be priced consistently, according to its value. Small simple things clearly need to be cheaper than big complex things. Having work in different price brackets allows you so attract a wider range of clients with varying budgets - both Laura and Peter have works at different levels when they are in selling mode!

Ask an Artist - Delivering a Great Art Class Jul 17, 2020

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Part of the lives of many artists is the business of teaching. For some it is a financial necessity and for others it is an emotional or moral imperative. Whatever the reasons you have for teaching it does need to be taken seriously, you have an obligation to your students and doing it well can be massively rewarding.
Both Laura and Peter teach and both of them have years of positive experiences, hundreds of students who have had a great time and have gone away with a better understanding of the subject. Isn't that something to feel warm and fuzzy about!

Ask an Artist - Doing a Talk or a Demo in Public! Jul 10, 2020

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Given the huge interest in art and crafts most professional artists and makers will be asked from time to time to talk about their work, or to demonstrate their methods. There is no compulsion to do this of course, you can just say no! Peter and Laura have never been known to refuse an opportunity to get up in front of the public though, they both enjoy the experience and the benefits that talks and demos bring. In this episode they talk about the way that they approach an event, covering planning, set-up, technology and so on.

Ask an Artist Interview with Will Francis, Japanese Woodblock Printer Jul 03, 2020

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If you are a teacher one of the things you hope for is that one day you will teach someone who will then go on to greater things. Laura gave Will Francis his first lessons in Japanese woodblock printing after he had been trying to teach himself - and finding it hard. Will is now a professional carver and printer of Japanese woodblock prints: working in collaboration with illustrator Jed Henry they produce prints of contemporary culture, but using historic techniques. Will talks about his journey, his passion for the process and about how the current health crisis has affected his business.

Ask an Artist - Studio Space Jun 26, 2020

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The natural habitat of an artist is usually a studio: This could be a wonderful, purpose built edifice, or a corner of their sitting room, but it is a space to work and needs respect! Today Laura and Peter talk about the places they have called their studio over the years and discuss some of the things that are important about about a creative workspace.

Ask an Artist Interview with Artist Tom Sheperd Jun 19, 2020

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Tom Shepherd is a full time artist, specialising in painting wildlife which he does in oils, acrylics and especially in watercolours. Peter and Laura talk to him about his career-path and how he has adapted to working mainly 'on-line' during the current health crisis. Creative adaptation to the situation seems to be the secret and like Peter and Laura Tom is busier than ever.

Ask an Artist - Sending things by post or courier Jun 12, 2020

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In this week's episode Laura and Peter are talking about the difficulties of sending original artwork by post.

Ask an Artist - Keeping a Sketchbook Jun 05, 2020

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Recorded during Lockdown, apologies for the sound quality.
Should you keep a sketchbook? Laura and Peter have very different responses to this, Peter has kept sketchbook throughout his professional career whilst Laura has some but their use is slightly more ad hoc. The consistent thing for both of them is that it is important to take notes, both written and visual.The sketchbook is peter's go to place for these, but Laura is quite likely to use the back of an envelope, or a sheet of paper.

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