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#151 - Matt Gondek from 2021-04-08T01:04:36

Episode #151. Tom Gerrard catches up with American artist Matt Gondek to discuss establishing yourself as an artist in a new city, his career and the NFT market.

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#150 - Rus Kitchin from 2021-03-07T09:27:32

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#149 - Graeme Heckels from 2021-01-28T04:47:35

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#148 - Home Art School from 2020-12-14T04:11:21

Episode #148 Tom Gerrard discusses his findings after 5 months of searching out online art education resources via youtube and other online platforms.

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#147 - Rune Christensen from 2020-08-03T05:00:32

Episode #147 Tom Gerrard sits down with Danish artist Rune Christensen to discuss his paintings, technique and art career.

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#146 - Bilos from 2020-07-06T05:01:55

Episode #146 - Tom Gerrard sits down with UK based Greek artist Bilos. They discuss Bilos' graffiti, art and digital daydreams.

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#145 - Wayne Horse from 2020-06-08T06:23:04

Tom Gerrard sits down with Amsterdam based German artist Wayne Horse. They discuss painting blindfolded and Wayne's painting and video work.

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#144 - French from 2020-05-18T05:54:50

Episode #144 I catch up with British artist and illustrator French. We discuss the work he's done in the skateboarding industry, working with clients and sleeping on gallery floors across the world.

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#143 - Richt from 2020-03-29T20:29:38

Episode #143 I sit down with Bristol based artists Richt. We discuss his art career, life in Bristol and the role of an artist in the current global situation.

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#142 - Scott Marsh from 2020-03-03T08:14:18

This episode I catch up with Sydney based artist Scott Marsh. We discuss his graffiti roots, his controversial murals and exhibitions on trains.

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#141 - Kyle Hughes Odgers from 2020-01-29T01:35:52

This week I catch up with Perth based artist Kyle Hughes Odgers. We discuss his style, colour palette and painting silos.

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#140 - Selina Miles from 2019-12-05T00:29:52

This week I catch up with Australian film maker Selina Miles. We discuss her career documenting graffiti and street art and her new film 'Martha a Picture Story' which is out now in cinemas.

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#139 - Mark Chu from 2019-11-19T05:04:55

This week I catch up with New York based artist Mark Chu to discuss his multidisciplinary life as an artist.
A special thanks to our sponsor ironlak.com for supporting the show.

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#138 - Mike Makatron from 2019-11-05T07:02:36

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mike Makatron. We discuss his time spent living in NYC as a bike messenger, his art career and travels.
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#137 - Haser from 2019-10-21T03:47:39

This week I catch up with New Zealand artist Haser. We discuss his art practice and life in London.

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#136 - Dmote from 2019-10-08T06:15:13

This week I catch up with Australian artist Dmote to talk about his graffiti roots in Sydney and his transition to life in New York.

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#135 - Mathew Fortrose from 2019-09-24T06:32:44

This week I catch up with Adelaide based artist Matthew Fortrose. We discuss his graffiti roots and his art practice.

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#134 - Shannyn Higgins from 2019-09-05T04:20:05

This week I catch up with Melbourne based photographer Shannyn Higgins. We discuss her photography career and her current exhibition Duality.

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#133 - Doing the Work from 2019-07-15T02:34:25

This week I catch up with Claire Bradshaw to discuss overcoming creative hurdles in order to get the work done.

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#132 - Neryl Walker from 2019-06-30T08:36:09

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Neryl Walker. We discuss Neryl's career and dividing her time between art and illustration.

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#131 - Nicole Reed and James Scullin from 2019-06-18T06:07:53

This week I catch up with Nicole Reed and James Scullin to discuss their recent trip to North Korea where they documented hotels for their new book titled 'Hotels of North Korea'.

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#130 - Paul McNeil from 2019-06-03T11:10:55

This week I catch up with Byron Bay based artist Paul McNeil. We discuss his roots in design, his art career and the many projects he's done within the surf and music scenes.

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#129 - Suzie Blake from 2019-05-24T00:45:02

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Suzie Blake. We discuss her photography career and her current exhibition at Grau Projekt.

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#128 - Mysterious Al from 2019-05-12T08:40:47

This week I catch up with British artist Mysterious Al to discuss his up an coming exhibition in Collingwood and adjusting to life as a full time artist and Dad.

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#127 - Darren Henderson from 2019-04-29T02:57:45

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist and designer Darren Henderson. We discuss his art career, design career and his experiences with running Autopsy Gallery.

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#126 - Nadia Hernandez from 2019-04-21T09:43:04

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Nadia Hernandez to discuss her Venezuelan roots and how it links with her art.

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#125 - D*Face from 2019-04-14T09:38:28

This week I catch up with British artist D*Face. We discuss his role in the birth of street art, his career and running his gallery Stolen Space.

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#124 - Minna Leunig from 2019-04-07T09:03:02

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Minna Leunig. We discuss her development in art and her link with nature.

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#123 - Leans from 2019-03-31T07:38:45

This week I catch up with Brisbane based artist Leans. We discuss his creative development and turning iPad mockups into real paintings.

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#122 - Georgia Hill from 2019-03-24T02:25:46

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Georgia Hill to find out about the many amazing projects she's worked on over the last year.

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#121 - Duet from 2019-03-17T09:24:35

This week I catch up with Melbourne graffiti writer Duet. We chat about his experiences growing up during the 80s and 90s in Melbourne.

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#120 - Ellie Hannon from 2019-03-10T02:13:26

This week I catch up with Newcastle based artist Ellie Hannon. We discuss the art scene in Newcastle and her time spent traveling and painting.

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#119 - Rone - Empire from 2019-03-03T10:51:03

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Rone to discuss his new exhibition Empire. With this exhibition Rone took over a whole mansion in the Dandenong Ranges outside of Melbourne.

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#118 - Shawn Lu from 2019-02-24T08:37:40

Bench Talk is back. This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Shawn Lu. We discuss the highly detailed work Shawn creates and his work with Q Bank Gallery.

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#117 - Lauren YS from 2018-12-09T22:06:15

This week I catch up with American artist Lauren YS. We discuss her art career, the travel she does for her art and her recent exhibition in Melbourne.

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#116 - Thomas Campbell from 2018-12-02T02:15:47

This week I catch up with American artist Thomas Campbell. We discuss the many different mediums he works with and coming up in the art world along side artists such as Barry McGee and Ed Templeton.

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#115 - Elle from 2018-11-26T00:16:05

This week I catch up with American artist Elle. We discuss her introduction to graffiti and streetart, her move to Australia and her up and coming Melbourne exhibition.

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#114 - Tom Adair from 2018-11-18T11:06:17

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Tom Adair. We discuss how he approaches his art from a commercial view and how quitting his job to go full time with his art has changed his life.

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#113 - Heesco from 2018-11-11T10:29:02

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Heesco. We discuss his Mongolian heritage and how it plays into his up and coming exhibition.

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#112 - Lisa Congdon from 2018-11-04T07:03:31

This week I catch up with American artist Lisa Congdon. We discuss the benefits of starting an art career after having several careers and having self belief.

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#111 - Andrew Dennis from 2018-10-28T05:46:27

This week I catch up with Sydney based multi disciplinary artist Andrew Dennis. We discuss juggling an art career alongside a job and a family, colour palettes and setting boundaries with clients.

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#110 - Slow down from 2018-10-21T09:19:02

This week Tom talks with Claire Bradshaw about slowing down to increase creativity.

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#109 - George Rose from 2018-10-14T10:02:53

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist George Rose. We discuss her art career, painting large walls, typography and the role of a female artist in this day and age.

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#108 - Resoborg from 2018-10-07T07:45:13

This week I catch up with South African artist Resoborg. We discuss life as an artist living in South Africa, his mural work and digital illustration.

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#107 - The Jaunt from 2018-09-30T08:32:45

The Jaunt is a Danish based project run by Jeroen Smeets. The Jaunt sends artist around the world to seek creative inspiration the go on to create artist prints. I catch up with Jeroen to discuss t...

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#106 - Ben Shewry from 2018-09-23T04:06:45

Bench Talk is back after a two month break. Thanks for being patient. This week I catch up with one of Australia's top chef Ben Shewry. We discuss his career and the creativity it takes to get to h...

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#105 - Fintan Magee from 2018-07-22T08:33:35

This week I catch up with Australian artist Fintan Magee. We discuss Fintan's transition from graffiti artist to fine artist, how he gets so much work and his balance between the mural world and th...

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#104 - Stephen Tierney from 2018-07-15T02:54:56

This week I catch up with Sydney based collage artist Stephen Tierney. We discuss his art career, his graphic design career and basing himself in different countries.

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#103 - Deams from 2018-07-08T10:07:28

This week I catch up with Deams. We discuss his upbringing in a creative family, his mural work and his abstract gallery work.

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#102 - Adnate from 2018-07-01T07:38:33

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Adnate. We discuss his transition from graffiti to painting large scale portraits, his indigenous subjects and his technique.

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#101 - Daily Drawing from 2018-06-24T04:06:32

This week I'm talking about a topic that I touched on in episode #7, Daily Drawing. I've been drawing on a daily basis for over 4 years and I cover the tricks, tips and results I've found from doin...

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#100 - Michael Reeder from 2018-06-17T09:47:56

For my 100th episode I have a real cracker for you. I catch up with American artist Michael Reeder. If you're not familiar with him, check out his art on instagram @reederone - We discuss his art c...

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99 - Arterior from 2018-06-11T11:56:32

This week I catch up with the handyman and lady or the art world GT and Jane from Arterior. We discuss the projects they have worked on within the art world and their new studio and gallery in Melb...

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98 - Sam Octigan from 2018-06-03T03:14:05

This week I catch up with Melbourne based fine artist Sam Octigan. We discuss how he balances his art career with his career as an illustrator and his exhibition 'Regal' that opens at RVCA gallery ...

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97 - New 2 from 2018-05-27T08:46:11

This week I catch up with old school Melbourne graffiti writer New 2. We discuss his life in graffiti, ceramics and living in a teepee.

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96 - Fikaris from 2018-05-20T08:53

This week I catch up with Melbourne based comic artist, independent publisher and artist Fikaris. We discuss independent publishing, painting jungles and his art career.

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95 - Martin McIntosh - Outre Gallery from 2018-05-13T10:01:11

This week I sit down with Martin McIntosh from Outre Gallery. We discuss the origins of Outre Gallery, the artists they've exhibited and their 21st birthday exhibition that is currently on.

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94 - Buff Diss from 2018-05-05T06:14:59

This week I catch up with Melbourne based tape artist Buff Diss. We discuss owning your own style of art and dealing with imitators.

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93 - Tom Civil from 2018-04-29T11:29:19

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist and printmaker Tom Civil. We discuss his art career, his love of printmaking and his storytelling within his artwork.

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92 - Kirpy from 2018-04-22T07:42:30

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Kirpy. We discuss his complex and highly detailed stencils of street scenes, his time spent in Berlin and his up and coming Melbourne exhibition.

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91 - Ben Eine from 2018-04-15T09:11:39

This week I catch up with British artist Ben Eine. We discuss his introduction to art through graffiti and how he got his art in the White House.

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90 - Steve Leadbeater from 2018-04-07T23:26:09

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Steve Leadbeater. We discuss what he got out of his 365 days of Leadbeater instagram challenge and his up and coming exhibition Within Us.

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89 - Kaff Eine from 2018-04-02T09:38:44

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Kaff Eine. We discuss her career path prior to becoming an artist, her use of photo realism and stripping back her colour palette.

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88 - Georgia Hill from 2018-03-25T08:51:04

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Georgia Hill. We discuss her graphical paintings, greyscale colour palette and living as an artist with Synesthesia.

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87 - Tom Gerrard on School of Struggle from 2018-03-18T06:02:48

This week the tables are turned and Tom Gerrard is interviewed by Chris Em for his School of Struggle podcast. They discuss Tom's career path that lead him to become an artist, tips to achieve your...

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86 - Loretta Lizzio from 2018-03-12T08:08:20

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Loretta Lizzio. We discuss selling in a concept when being commissioned to create art and how being hit by a bus kickstarted her art career.

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85 - Todd Henry from 2018-03-04T08:08:51

This week I catch up with American author and host of the Accidental Creative podcast Todd Henry. Todd helps people and organisations generate brilliant ideas. His books have been translated into m...

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84 - CMP ONE from 2018-02-26T00:48:11

This week I catch up with Danish artist and graffiti writer CMP One. We discuss his involvement with the 80s Danish hip hop scene. His graffiti career and his paintings of urban scenes featuring b-...

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83 - Benalla Art Gallery from 2018-02-19T01:16:53

Callum Preston and Tom Gerrard discuss their up and coming exhibitions at Benalla Gallery. Callum is showing his Milk Bar and Tom is showing a new body of work called Dead Set Legends: An Anthology...

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82 - Dave Persue from 2018-02-11T01:32:11

This weeks guest is San Diego based artist Dave Persue. We discuss the many brands he's helped craft within the skateboarding and streetwear industries, his rise within the graffiti world and what ...

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81 - Ian McCallum from 2018-02-04T12:27:54

This week I catch up with Toowoomba based artist and sign writer Ian McCallum. We discuss the relevance of hand painted signage in the modern age and how it plays a role in his artwork.

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80 - Chris Em from 2017-12-18T00:39:59

This week I catch up with business coach, podcaster and entrepreneur Chris Em. We discuss the business side of being an artist, his sketch a day May project and his podcast 'School of Struggle'.

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79 - Pref from 2017-12-10T21:12:24

This week I catch up with London based artist Pref. We discuss his technique of overlaying and bending words within his art and his creative life. To see more of his art, find him on instagram @pre...

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78 - Claire Foxton from 2017-12-03T21:00:59

This week I sit down with Woolongong based artist and designer Claire Foxton. We discuss her self taught technique to learning how to paint large scale murals, her work and self branding. To see mo...

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77 - Lucas Grogan from 2017-11-27T02:31:38

This week I catch up with Newcastle based Australian artist Lucas Grogan. We discuss his career, colour palette and how he built up his name in the contemporary art space. To See Lucas' art, find h...

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76 - Cam Scale from 2017-11-19T23:22:12

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Cam Scale. We discuss his large scale portraits and developing a recognisable style.

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75 - Hafleg, Uncle Tony & Uncle Jason from 2017-11-13T22:04:17

This week I sit down with three indigenous artists from the Larrakia tribe, Halfleg, Tony and Jason. We discuss their indigenous culture and how it relates to their art.

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74 - Dvate from 2017-11-05T23:26:40

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Dvate. We discuss the adventure of painting graffiti, painting photo realism and mastering spray paint.

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73 - Justine McAllister from 2017-10-29T23:14:25

This week I catch up with Melbourne based illustrator and muralist Justine McAllister. We discuss her move to Melbourne, her career and her art tram that is currently rolling through Melbourne.

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72 - Chris Middlebrook from 2017-10-23T01:30:27

This week I catch up with Melbourne based film maker Chris Middlebrook. We discuss his career working within the skateboard industry, making music videos and working with the olympic committee.

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71 - Cleon Peterson from 2017-10-16T06:58:21

This week I catch up with Cleon Peterson. We discuss his transition from part time artist to full time artist, his subject matter and some of the great projects he's been working on. To see more of...

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70 - Tom Gerrard on Invertion from 2017-10-08T23:51:38

This week the tables are turned and Tom Gerrard is interviewed by the new Twitch show Invertion. They discuss painting while traveling, developing an art style and Bench Talk podcast.

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69 - Shepard Fairey from 2017-10-03T01:05:18

This weeks podcast I sit down with Los Angeles based artist Shepard Fairey. We discuss his recent large mural in Sydney, how he got his start in art and his art career. To see more of Shepard Faire...

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68 - Yung Lenox & Skip Class from 2017-09-24T08:53:34

This week I catch up with 11 year old artist Yung Lenox and his artist/copywriter dad Skip Class. We discuss the classic hip hop album covers Yung Lenox has illustrated and how Skip Class developed...

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67 - Elliott Routledge from 2017-09-17T08:37:55

This week I catchup with Sydney based artist Elliott Routledge. We discuss his art career, changing your name as an artist and and the ins and outs of working as an artist. To see more of Elliott's...

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66 - Finding Creative Inspiration Away From Your Desk from 2017-09-11T05:23:07

This week I sit down with my wife Claire Bradshaw to discuss our recent working holiday to Bali. We talk about the intentions we set prior to leaving and what we got out of our working holiday.

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65 - Kuro Neko from 2017-09-03T13:43:15

This week I catch up with Bali based Ukrainian artist Kuro Neko. We discuss the many creative mediums he works in and find out about his tattoo career.

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64 - Hugh Dunit from 2017-08-28T03:46:50

This week I catch up with a classic Melbourne graffiti icon, Hugh Dunit. We discuss his graffiti career spanning from the mid 80s to mid 90s, his approach and his technique.

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63 - James Dodd from 2017-08-21T00:09:44

This week I catch up with Adelaide based Australian artist James Dodd. We discuss his art career and his love for making painting machines.

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62 - Brad Eastman (Beastman) from 2017-08-14T07:47:33

This week I catch up with Brad Eastman. We discuss managing his art career from living in Bali, his style development and the tools he works with to create his art.

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61 - All Caps from 2017-08-07T14:00:02

This week I talk with Julien from All Caps in Bali. We discuss what All Caps does for the local art community in Canggu, the Tropica Festival, and the many international artists who continue to vis...

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60 - Hannah Alice from 2017-07-31T05:05:36

This week I catch up with Finland based English illustrator Hannah Alice. We discuss generating clients, working from abroad and her current projects.

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59 - Felipe Pantone from 2017-07-23T23:03:24

This week I sit down with Spanish based artist Felipe Pantone. We discuss his graffiti roots, kinetic art and some of the big projects he's worked on.

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58 - Rob Zagula from 2017-07-03T02:14:03

This week I catch up with American artist, film maker and artists assistant Rob Zagula. Rob is currently one of Shepard Fairey's assistants but has also assisted other well known American artists o...

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57 - Edward Woodley (China Heights) from 2017-06-26T04:42:16

This week I sit down with Edward Woodley from China Heights gallery in Sydney. We discuss the history of the gallery, what they look for in an artist and nurturing art careers. To dine out more abo...

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56 - Phibs from 2017-06-19T01:47:45

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Phibs. Phibs has had a long history with the Sydney and Melbourne graffiti, street art and fine art scenes. I chat to him about the many roles he's pla...

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55 - Lousy Ink & Dodgy Paper from 2017-06-11T01:49:46

This week I sit down with 3 Melbourne based artists who are making environmentally friendly art products. Mike and Oli from Lousy Ink and Roger from Dodgy Paper. They are all making their products ...

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54 - Sage from 2017-06-05T06:12

This week I have a quick chat with Melbourne based graffiti artist Sage.

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53 - Silk Roy from 2017-05-29T05:07:39

This week I catch up with multi disciplinary Melbourne based artist Silk Roy. We discuss his abstract paintings, working as a graphic designer and his up and coming exhibition.

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52 - Marc McKee from 2017-05-22T09:00:33

This week I catch up with legendary skateboard graphic artist, Marc McKee. Marc got his start designing graphics for World Industries in the early 90s where he he didn't hold back from controversy ...

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51 - Mitch Walder from 2017-05-15T02:59:04

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mitch Walder. We discuss his up and coming exhibition at Bside gallery and his art career. To see more of Mitch Walders work, find him on Instagram ...

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50 - Steve Cross from 2017-05-08T08:03:37

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist, tattoo artist and graffiti writer Steve Cross. We discuss his Perth Roots, working in many different mediums and travel.

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49 - Tilman Solé - Mucho from 2017-05-01T08:37:43

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48 - The business of public art with Heesco from 2017-04-24T07:19:16

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Heesco to chat about the business of public art. Many artists are being asked to paint public murals and they don't know how to handle the business ...

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47 - RUFFMERCY from 2017-04-17T21:29:39

This week I catch up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q an...

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46 - Mic Porter from 2017-04-10T05:21:16

This week I sit down with Melbourne based painter and sculptor Mic Porter. We talk about his street art roots and his love of sculpture. You can see more if Mic's work in instagram @micporterart

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45 - KC Ortiz from 2017-04-03T05:23:30

This week I catch up with American photo journalist and artist KC Ortiz. We discuss his Chicago roots, his art career and life as a photo journalist. To see more of KC's work find him on instagram ...

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44 - John Kaye from 2017-03-27T07:22:40

This week I sit down with Gold Coast based artist John Kaye. We discuss painting in isolation, his up and coming exhibition in Sydney and travel. To see more of his art find him on instagram @johnk...

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43 - Talking Exhibitions with Mitch Walder from 2017-03-21T00:33

This week I sit down with artist Mitch Walder to discuss the elements and thought process that goes into putting on an art exhibition. Mitch is working on an exhibition and I have just wrapped one ...

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42 - Chehehe from 2017-03-13T09:45:24

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Chehehe. We discuss his artwork, planed Chehehe and art pong. To see more of his work find him on instagram at @stayingcheative

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41 - Nychos from 2017-03-06T08:32:34

This week I catch up with Austrian artist Nychos. We discuss his recent trip to Australia, his work ethic and his graffiti roots.

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40 - Melissa Grisancich from 2017-02-27T21:59:41

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Melissa Grisancich. We discuss her introduction to art, her art practise and her up and coming exhibition in San francisco. To see more go Melissa's...

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39 - Reka from 2017-02-21T11:52:58

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38 - Aeon & Tom Gerrard from 2017-02-12T01:23:40

This week the tables are turned. Rone takes the place of interviewer and interviews Tom Gerrard & Aeon. We discuss being one person exhibiting as two different artists, dangerous travel experiences...

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37 - Broken Fingaz from 2017-02-05T07:26:48

This week I catch up with Tant and Unga of the Broken Fingaz crew. We discuss building an international art career from Israel, working as a crew and their individual art careers. To find out more ...

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36 - Amok Island from 2017-01-29T07:56:32

This week I catch up with Perth based Dutch artist Amok Island. We chat about his move to Australia, his love of nature and his work with painting and sculpture. To see more of Amok Island's work g...

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35 - Dabs and Myla from 2017-01-22T08:14:04

This week I catch up with LA based Australian artists Dabs and Myla. We discuss their career, setting up life in LA and turning your exhibitions into more than just a few paintings hung on a wall. ...

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34 - Plutonic Lab from 2017-01-15T02:57:15

Bench Talk is back. The first guest for 2017 is Melbourne based musician and producer Plutonic Lab. We discuss his career, living off making music and the wide variety of projects he's worked on. T...

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33 - Sean Morris from 2016-12-17T12:46:09

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist and illustrator, Sean Morris. We discuss his art career, generating clients as an illustrator and life as a creative. To see more of Sean's work go ...

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32 - 45RPM from 2016-12-11T07:21:29

This week I catch up with UK based artist 45RPM. We discuss his recent trip to Australia, life in Bristol and his art career. You can see more of his art at https://www.instagram.com/45rpmwhat/

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31 - Leadbeater from 2016-12-04T00:56:36

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist and graphic designer Steve Leadbeater. We talk about his latest project '365 days of Leadbeater' where he is creating a piece of art each day for 36...

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30 - Wonderwalls - Simon Grant from 2016-11-26T03:31:05

This weeks podcast I catch up with one of the founders of Wonderwalls mural festival, Simon Grant. We discuss the origins of the festival and what it takes to put on something this large.

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29 - Andy Murphy from 2016-11-20T08:47:42

This week I catch up with Melbourne based illustrator Andy Murphy. Andy has done a lot of work in the skateboarding and music industries and his art often includes wordplay and humour. We discuss h...

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28 - Mander from 2016-11-13T00:09:12

This week I catch up with Martin Ander AKA Mander. He's a Swedish illustrator and designer who has had a great career within the skateboarding, publication and music industries. We discuss his care...

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27 - Alex Mitchell (Backwoods Gallery) from 2016-11-06T08:57:18

This week I sit down with co-founder of Backwoods Gallery, Alex Mitchell. We discuss his life as an entrepreneur in the art scene, how to get involved with a gallery and living overseas.

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26 - Ha Ha from 2016-10-30T00:28:57

This week I sit down with Melbourne based stencil artist Ha Ha (Regan Tamanui). We discuss his career as a stencil artist, moving his life to Melbourne and conspiracy theories. To see more of his a...

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25 - Rob Donat from 2016-10-23T08:12:26

This episode I sit down with Rob Donat. Rob is a Melbourne based photographer who has a job that sees him travel around the the suburbs of Melbourne. During his travels he documents the decaying ar...

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24 - Mysterious Al from 2016-10-16T05:39:44

This week I sit down with London's Mysterious Al. We discuss coming up in the London Street art scene in the early 2000's, putting on illegal art exhibitions and the direction he's taken his art. T...

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23 - Michael Danischewski from 2016-10-09T00:54:09

This episode I sit down with my good friend, film maker and photographer Michael Danischewski. We discuss his career to date, travel, tips for getting a great photo and his up and coming exhibition...

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22 - Anthony Lister from 2016-10-02T04:26:27

This weeks podcast I catch up with my old friend Anthony Lister. Lister is a contemporary artist from Australia who has exhibited all over the world and also made a name for himself with public mur...

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21 - Mik Shida from 2016-09-25T10:23:54

This episode I sit down with Mik Shida to discuss his painting technique, home made equipment and his art career. mikshida.com

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20 - Jason Jägel from 2016-09-18T04:54:54

This episode I catch up with San Fransisco based artist Jason Jagel. We discuss his art career, working with Madlib and MF Doom and living as an artist. You can see his work at www.jasonjagel.com

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19 - Sickboy from 2016-09-11T21:23:41

This episode I catch up with UK based artist Sickboy. We discuss the origins of his art, growing up in the Bristol graffiti scene and how he developed his art career by putting on his own exhibitio...

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18 - Nicole Reed from 2016-09-04T01:51:25

This episode I catch up with Melbourne based photographer Nicole Reed. We discuss her life, career and photography tips.

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17 - Sutu from 2016-08-28T05:13:59

Sutu uses art and technology in new ways to tell stories. He is an illustrator, interactive designer and writer. He is best known for Nawlz, a 24 episode interactive cyberpunk comic book series cre...

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16 - Cultivating Inspiration from 2016-08-13T23:33:50

This episode I take a break from the usual interview format to talk about something that I've put into practice over the last several years. That's taking time out from your day to day life to give...

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15 - HuskMitNavn from 2016-08-07T10:04:16

This episode I catch up with the Danish artist HuskMitNavn. We discuss his art practice, style and his path so success as a fine artist, street artist and graffiti writer.

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14 - Sandrew from 2016-07-31T22:46:36

This episode I chat to Sandra and Andrew AKA Sandrew about collecting art, the importance of street art and working with artists.

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13 - Peter Drew from 2016-07-25T10:46:34

This episode I chat to Peter Drew. Peter is most known for his iconic 'Aussie' posters that can be seen throughout the cities of Australia. I chat to Peter about the meaning of his posters and find...

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12 - Eamon Donnelly from 2016-07-17T02:48:08

This episode I catch up with Eamon Donnelly. Eamon is an illustrator and photographer who has a passion for retro Australiana culture. He is working on a book documenting the disappearing Milk Bars...

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11 - Sam Davy from 2016-07-10T06:48:39

This episode I catch up with Sam Davy. Sam is a graphic designer from the UK who had had a very interesting career starting out working in London in the 90s, then working for Apple in California al...

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10 - Rone from 2016-07-03T09:54:12

This episode I catch up with Rone of the Everfresh crew. Rone is known globally for his iconic large scale murals of female faces. I talk to him about his secrets of getting the proportion right, g...

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09 - Askew from 2016-06-26T11:42:21

This episode I catch up with New Zealand's Askew. Askew's roots are embedded in graffiti but these days he's really making waves in the art world with large murals and exhibitions popping up in cit...

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08 - David Booth from 2016-06-21T01:47:33

This episode I catch up with David Booth aka Ghostpatrol to chat about transitioning through a name change, what qualifies as street art and the importance of being represented by a gallery.

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07 - Daily Drawing from 2016-06-13T09:21:08

This episode I switch up the usual format and I discuss the daily routine of sketching and its benefits on creativity in all areas of your life.

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06 - Matt Sewell from 2016-06-04T04:56:38

This episode I catch up wit Matt Sewell. Matt is a UK based artist and illustrator who is well knows for his watercolours of birds, public murals and commercial work. Some of his work can be seen a...

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05 - Callum Preston from 2016-05-30T00:22:59

This episode I catch up with Callum Preston. Callum is a member of the Everfresh crew, an artist, a graphic designer, a musician, a builder and a restaurant owner. He's pretty much a guy who gets t...

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04 - Max Rippon from 2016-05-23T00:21:30

For this episode I catch up with Max Rippon. Max is an artist originally from New York but has been based in Barcelona for the past decade. I discuss establishing himself as an artist outside of hi...

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03 - Twoone from 2016-05-14T01:54:54

For this episode, I catch up with Japanese artist Twoone to discuss growing up in Japan, his art career, adjusting to living in Melbourne and moving to Berlin. For more information on Twoone go to ...

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01 - Welcome from 2016-05-04T01:19:56

An intro podcast to let you know a little about me and my plans for the podcast.

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