Podcasts by Ask An Artist
Professional artists Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and he also teaches in-person and online. Tom is a watercolour artist with a passion for wildlife and conservation and he also teaches in-person and online. Both Tom and Peter treat their art as a business, always practicing what they preach! Throughout season 1 and 2, renowned printmaker, Laura Boswell was the co-host. Laura is a printmaker working in Linocut and Japanese woodblock, with work is in several public collections. She writes a monthly advice column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine.
Further podcasts by Laura Boswell and Peter Keegan
Podcast on the topic Bildende Kunst
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Ask an Artist - Interview with Haidee-Jo Summers from 2022-03-25T10:00
In this episode, Tom and Peter venture outside (well, metaphorically at least) as they are talking all about painting the great outdoors, en plein-air, with the renowned British painter, Haidee-...
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Ask an Artist - Branding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode of Ask an Artist Peter and Laura discuss 'Branding' - they are not trying to get you to burn symbols into your flesh, but is it a good idea to develop a brand identity? On balance ...
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Ask an Artist Interview with James Dougall, Silversmith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In today's episode Laura and Peter interview James Dougall whose journey into being a silversmith had a few fascinating twists and turns. Now a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Jame...
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Ask An Artist - The Artist's Reputation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An artist is constantly judged, it is inevitable, a part of the very nature of what they do. However it would be wrong to assume that the judgement is only about the work that the artist produces....
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Ask an Artist Listener Questions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Over the last months we have had some really good questions from listeners and we are going to try out this slightly different format for this episode. Here are Laura and Peter's thoughts on 3 que...
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Ask an Artist Doing Charitable Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peter and Laura discuss working for charity
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Ask an Artist Interview with Fitch and McAndrew from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interview with Doug Fitch and Hannah McAndrew
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Ask an Artist - Making a 'Body of Work' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
'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 thema...
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Ask an Artist - Making Work at Different Price Points from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 t...
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Ask an Artist - Delivering a Great Art Class from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 teachi...
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Ask an Artist - Doing a Talk or a Demo in Public! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
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Ask an Artist Interview with Will Francis, Japanese Woodblock Printer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peter and Laura talk to Japanese Woodblock carver and printer Will Francis
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Ask an Artist - Studio Space from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
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Ask an Artist Interview with Artist Tom Sheperd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
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Ask an Artist - Sending things by post or courier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week's episode Laura and Peter are talking about the difficulties of sending original artwork by post.
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Ask an Artist - Keeping a Sketchbook from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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...
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Ask an Artist Protecting Yourself Against Scams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter talk about Scams
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Ask an Artist keeping track of your work and building an archive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter look at keeping a record of your work and storing it safely
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Ask an Artist Paperwork and Administration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recorded remotely (and with a few technical difficulties...sorry!) during our isolation.It is unlikely that there are many artists who embark on their careers thinking "I'd really like to be doing ...
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Ask an Artist - COVID-19 special no. 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode was (obviously) recorded remotely and with a few technical problems. In this fourth special COVID-19 episode Laura and peter talk about some of the things they have done in response t...
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Ask an Artist, making and selling Greetings Cards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode was recorded remotely (and with a few technical issues!) whilst we are all in isolation.Greetings cards can be a useful additional revenue stream if you are an artist whose work lends ...
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Ask an Artist, Buying Art Materials from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peter and Laura give their views on buying art materials. What is important? is it the price, is it the service, is it the quality of the materials themselves? That might sound a little basic, b...
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Ask an Artist - Framing and Presentation of Your Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Framing your 2d artwork
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Ask an Artist interview with Steve Pill: Editor of Artists and Illustrators Magazine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist interview with Steve Pill: editor of Artists and Illustrators magazine
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Ask an Artist, COVID-19 special no. 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and the Talented Mr B chat about what they are up to during their isolation
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Ask an Artist Taking on Commissioned work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Taking on Commissions
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Ask an Artist - COVID 19 special no.2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an artist COVID 19 special update
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Ask an Artist Interview with Sal Shuel, Copyright Expert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist talks about Copyright law with Sal Shuel
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Ask an Artist Covid-19 Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist talks about Covid-19 and how it impacts them as professional artists
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Ask an Artist - Creative Block from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask n Artist talks about creative block
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Ask an Artist - Photographing your work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Who hasn't at some point needed a picture of their masterpiece? Whether it is to show to a client or a gallery or a submission to a competition or just to post on social media there are time when ...
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Ask an Artist Interview with Michael Harding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist Interview with Michael Harding
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Ask an Artist, Competitions, Should You Enter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist discusses the value of art competitions
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Ask an Artist, Writing as a Part of Your Practice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Writing as a part of your artistic practice
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Ask an Artist, Should you have a Website from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist explores the value of having a website
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To Teach or not to Teach? That is the Question. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Teaching as part of your artistic practice
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Ask an Artist Interview with Michael Craine of Cranfield Colour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ask an Artist Interview with Michael Craine of Cranfield Colour, manufacturers of fine art printing inks and oil-paints
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Pricing Your Work - For What its Worth... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
How to price your work for sale.
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Ask an Artist Interviews Nick Bentley - Gallery Relationships from the Gallerist's Point of View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Gallery relationships from the gallerist's point of view
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Using Social Media as Part of your Artistic Journey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter talk about social media as a tool to promote your art
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Finding your style. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Finding your style, developing your own artistic voice.
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Criticism, dealing with the inevitable from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dealing with a critical audience
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Festive Special - Payback-Time! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter talk about giving a little in return.
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The Artist's Statement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What is an 'Artist's Statement and why do you need to write one?
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Ask an Artist Interviews Nick Bentley: Gallerist and Art Dealer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peter and Laura talk to Nick Bentley: Gallery owner at Bils and Rye about being a gallerist
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Galleries - value and etiquette. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Finding the right gallery for your work
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Introducing Laura Boswell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Introducing Laura Boswell and explaining why you might want to listen to what she has to offer
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Introducing Peter Keegan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Introducing Peter Keegan, and explaining why you might want to listen to him!
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Getting Started from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Getting Started: making more of your creative urges and finding ways to grow your practice
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Ask an Artist - Trailer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peter Keegan and Laura Boswell introduce Ask an Artist Podcast!
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Ask an Artist - Creating a Marketing Plan (During a Pandemic) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you hope to make a living as an artist, even if you hope only to supplement your income, then it is a good idea to plan how you are going to market yourself by creating - oddly enough - a market...
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Ask an Artist -Listener Questions 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Laura and Peter answer some more of the questions that have been sent by our listeners. If you have a question please do send it, either via our Social Media: Instagram and Faceboo...
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Ask an Artist - Maximising your Creative Content from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As an artist or maker your primary function is to make things. However the things you make and the things you do can often be used in ways other than just for their appreciation! In this episode ...
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Ask an Artist - On Being the Other Half from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter are both fortunate in having partners who share their creative views. For each of them this has developed into something more though and in this episode Laura and Peter talk with B...
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Ask an Artist - Listener Questions 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peter and Laura tackle a few more listener questions: Is it OK for an artist to work across various genres or should they find their place and stick with it? As a portrait artist should I advertis...
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Ask an Artist - Teaching Children, an interview with Kimberley Keegan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter have talked about teaching several times, it forms a part of both of their working lives. However they both teach adults; people who have sought them out. Teaching children is a bi...
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Ask an Artist - The Big Debate! Art vs. Craft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Time to cast the cat in among the pigeons! Laura and Peter are joined in this debate by Silversmith James Dougal and 'the Talented Mr B. (Ben Boswell) to talk about craft and art as descriptions of...
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Ask an Artist - Listener Questions 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Laura and Peter have another rummage in the post bag in this episode to answer some of the listener questions we have received. Today we have questions on working for friends, dealing with 'site s...
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Ask an Artist - Trailer from 2019-10-24T09:00
Peter Keegan and Laura Boswell introduce the Ask an Artist Podcast. Do you treat art as a hobby, but dream of making it your job? Laura and Peter are both full time, professional artists, payi...
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Ask an Artist - Trailer from 2019-10-24T09:00
Peter Keegan and Laura Boswell introduce the Ask an Artist Podcast. Do you treat art as a hobby, but dream of making it your job? Laura and Peter are both full time, professional artists, payi...
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