The SneakyArt Podcast

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Ep 12 - Drawing on the Way with Sarah Nisbett Feb 26, 2021

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I speak with New York-based artist Sarah Nisbett, who has been sketching people on the subway for over 9 years. Her work is titled Drawn on the Way, which is an apt description for her art as well as this episode. Drawing on the subway means that Sarah is always racing against an invisible clock, because she never knows when a subject might leave. This makes her alert to inspiration, and ready to leap at a drawing opportunity. It makes her work simple yet expressive, quick yet surprisingly detailed.

We talk about the value of making quick and simple drawings for the social-media soul, and the various reasons why other people should try it too. We also discuss the incredible importance of social media to the career of an artist. We discuss how crucial it is to share not only the content but also the context of one's work. Sarah and I work similarly in a lot of respects, so it was fun to go back and forth on common ideas and inspirations. If you find yourself stuck for subjects, hesitant over the blank page, or frequently foiled by your own sense of perfectionism, this episode will give you inspiration and courage.

Sarah has a **new book** now available for pre-order! Check it out here.

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Ep 11 - Looking Back with Nishant Jain Feb 12, 2021

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The purpose of this episode is to look back at previous conversations and follow the threads of commonality that weave between them. I do not try to portray unique ideas, but ideas that we all have in response to obstacles we all face. In this way, I hope that the moments I have chosen will inspire you, bring confidence, and show you a way forward in the fog of solitary, creative pursuit.

I like to think that we don't suffer from a lack of ideas, as much as a lack of confidence in the ideas we have. Consider that the solutions to most problems are not unique, because our problems themselves are not unique or exclusive to us. From hearing the journeys of others, we gain confidence in ourselves. In that sense this is not a "Best of" episode. But I trust that listening to this diverse selection of guests will give you the courage to chase your ideas, big or small. If you have not heard all the episodes yet, I hope the snippets will send you back to listen to them in full.

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Ep 10 - A Dance of Line & Color with Paul Wang Dec 25, 2020

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I speak with Singapore-based educator and artist Paul Wang about the way he dances, using line and color, across the page. Paul finds art in the middle of urban chaos and he paints it with dramatic colors and meandering lines. His composition is informed by his education in interior design and theatre production. He tries to tell a story with every piece, and that influences every artistic decision on the page - color and line, conflict and collaboration, work and play. Paul and Suhita Shirodkar have been running the aptly-named Sketching Play Lab since March, with participants from around the world meeting over Zoom. We talk about his work as an educator and urban-sketching instructor, the different ways he encourages people to approach their art practice to find joy, as well as the things he has learned from being in the USk community.

Follow Paul's work on IG or visit his website to see his art + get info on the Sketching Play Lab.

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Ep 9 - Finding Values with Marek Badzynski Dec 10, 2020

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I speak with Toronto-based urban-sketcher Marek Badzynski about being an impatient artist, using a fude nib fountain pen, and selling art to tourists from different countries. While both of us like to finish drawings quickly, we discuss the importance of getting started quickly. We talk about making it easier to get started on an empty page and how that is often the biggest barrier of all.

It was good to reconnect with Marek after our last meeting at USk Chicago 2019. I hope you enjoy our conversation, and I would love to hear what you think of it!

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Ep 8 - Sketching the World with Luis Simoes Nov 27, 2020

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In the latest episode, I speak with traveler and urban sketcher Luis Simoes about his journey around the world. Luis quit his job as a graphic designer (in his early 30s) to backpack around the world, drawing all the interesting sights he would see. What motivates a salaried, young person to take on a life of less comfort, certain risks and constant instability? Is there really a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow? Or is the goal the journey itself? This conversation became the longest session I have recorded yet, because I had so many questions and he had so many stories. But do not be intimidated, for there is a small break in the middle - to recap and reassess before we continue with Luis' adventures.

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Ep 7 - Seizing Opportunity with Suhita Shirodkar Nov 13, 2020

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In this episode, I speak with artist and educator Suhita Shirodkar (San Jose, California) about how she finds artistic opportunities in brief moments of calm during her day. From looking at her work, you can tell that Suhita is always working against time. Her sketches are driven by instinct and inspiration. By drawing quickly, her work captures a domestic life that is nonetheless dynamic, people who are doing things, and settings that are alive with activity and color. We talk about the importance of drawing regularly to "turn the page" as an artist, the idea of the sketchbook as art, and the interesting ways she is reaching out to students and followers during lockdown.

This show is sustained by the enthusiasm of listeners. I would love to here what you think of this episode, or other episodes on the SneakyArt Podcast. Send an email to nishant@sneakyartist.com.

Find Suhita's work on IG@suhitasketch or visit her blog to learn more. You can also check out SneakyArt on my IG@thesneakyartist or visit my website.

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