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Make More Art

Need a creativity boost? Life’s hectic and art makes it better so here we are, promoting art-making and the sharing of good vibes. We interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.

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EP 134 :: Mokshini on Exiting Your Comfort Zone, Resilience&Pursuing Your Creative Goals from 2023-12-12T05:30

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; + Usin...

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EP 133 :: Giuseppe Castellano on Illustration, AI in Art and Gritt from 2023-11-14T20:39:39

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 ...

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EP 132 :: Steve Mitchell (The Mind of Watercolor)&How to Learn Watercolour from 2023-10-18T14:12:33

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 you...

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EP 131 :: From Hobbyist to Master with Johannes Vloothuis from 2023-09-05T14:11:13

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 ex...

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EP 130 :: Pedro Loureiro&The Road to Becoming an Art Teacher from 2023-08-09T10:00

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...

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EP 129 :: Anna Korteweg on How Art Shapes Human Connection from 2023-07-17T07:00

Anna Korteweg (Gentle Blooms) had her life turned upside down multiple times. From suddenly moving to the o...

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EP 128 :: Mike Hendley on Becoming a Better Artist from 2023-07-03T08:30

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 ...

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EP 127 :: Mark Brewer&the Building Blocks of Art Learning from 2023-06-13T10:42:03

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 ...

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EP 126 :: CassyDraws&Learning to Love Acrylics from 2023-04-03T10:51:11

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) w...

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EP 125 :: Susan Hensel&The Thought Process Behind Art from 2023-03-23T08:00

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.

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EP :: 124 The Curious Case of Creating Art with David Drebin from 2023-01-30T21:43:23

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 c...

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EP123 :: Francesco Savi&The Mystical World of Art from 2022-12-19T14:04:01

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 from 2022-11-16T16:15:25

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 from 2022-10-26T13:10:27

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...

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EP120 :: Public Art and Unique Perspective with Susan Logoreci from 2022-10-11T02:46:13

Would you be comfortable having someone watch you paint? Or create? How about finding a perspective despite an eye condition?
 
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EP119 :: Breaking the Rules in Watercolor with Jocelyn Benford from 2022-09-13T00:43:35

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 ...

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EP 118 :: Finding Your Art Voice and Silencing Negative Talk with Brenda Swenson from 2022-08-22T05:26:02

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 be...

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EP117:: Turning the Page and Switching Lanes in Art with Keren Tamir from 2022-07-25T08:51:46

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 a...

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EP116 : Finding Art in the Face of Adversity with Leamy Basto from 2022-07-18T10:56:13

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 a...

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EP115 :: Erika Lamar and the Joy of Making Art from 2022-07-11T13:16:15

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 persp...

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EP114 :: Journaling Your Life Through Art with Becky Cao from 2022-07-05T04:13:02

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 jour...

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EP113:: The Satchel that Started it All - Make More Art 2nd Year Anniversary from 2022-06-27T19:47:24

Pop the bottles, and fill up the glasses because a celebration is certainly in order. This is an extra special episode for several reasons :
 
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EP 112: Harness the Power of Storytelling in Art with Jared Cullum from 2022-06-20T19:50:24

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 abo...

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EP 111: The Art of Learning with Thea Ong from 2022-06-13T09:07:21

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, ...

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EP 103 :: Mirka Hokkanen&How to be Successful with Your Art Goals from 2022-04-18T15:49:45

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 homesc...

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EP 102 :: Kyle Legaspi&Finding a Sense of Belonging in Art from 2022-04-11T07:00

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 cultu...

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EP 101 :: Róisín Curé&Redefining Your Confidence in Making Art from 2022-04-04T12:18:39

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 ar...

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EP 100 :: Reflecting on the Past and a Glimpse Into the Future from 2022-03-28T21:47:02

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 epi...

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EP 99 :: Drawing the line - Inspiration vs Copying with Rachael Moyles from 2022-03-21T10:39:30

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 drawi...

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EP 98 :: Art is Life. Life is Art. With Christine Karpiak from 2022-03-14T10:44:24

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, allowi...

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EP 97 :: Spencer Meagher&the Collision of Passion and Courage from 2022-03-07T11:15:47

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 art...

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EP 96 :: Aligning Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career with Sandy Allnock Part 2 from 2022-02-28T15:00

 

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EP 95 :: Aligning Your Purpose and Passion with Your Career with Sandy Allnock Part 1 from 2022-02-21T08:07:50

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 million...

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EP 94 :: Find Your Niche with Anna Gonzalez from 2022-02-14T07:45:01

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 yo...

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EP 93 : Andreea Nae : Beat the Blank Page from 2022-02-07T12:13:10

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...

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EP 92 : Art, Advocacy, and Sustainability with Elena Brambilla from 2022-01-31T10:13

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 sustainab...

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EP 91 :: Kailene Falls’s Gastronomical Art Experience, Part Two from 2022-01-24T08:48:05

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,...

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EP 90 :: Kailene Falls’s Gastronomical Art Experience, Part One from 2022-01-17T07:50:58

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 w...

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EP 89 :: Drawing Human Figures with Lia Schäfer from 2022-01-10T15:30

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 s...

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EP 88 :: Chloe Tomomi’s Healing through Art from 2022-01-03T15:30

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, poet...

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EP 87 :: Renee Walden and Taking The Slower Route to Pursue your Passion from 2021-12-27T11:30:20

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 learni...

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EP 86 :: Inna Nagaysteva on Breaking Stereotypes in Art from 2021-12-20T07:49:16

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...

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EP 85 :: Lane Teo, For the Love of Colour and the ADHD Brain from 2021-12-13T15:30

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 ...

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EP 84 :: Nina (@ninaquarelle)&Making, Giving Gifts Through Art from 2021-12-06T08:48:46

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 a...

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EP 83 :: Max McGee&The Value of Consistency in Art from 2021-11-29T15:30

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 d...

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EP 82 :: Jola Sopek&Growing Your Life in Parallel with Art from 2021-11-22T08:11:29

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 pho...

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EP 81 :: Cathrin Gressieker&the Symphony of Yoga and Art from 2021-11-15T08:43:34

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...

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EP 80 :: Vanessa Leung&Rediscovering Culture Through Urban Sketching from 2021-11-08T08:21:53

“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 from 2021-11-01T10:46:01

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 choic...

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EP 78 :: Tina Hotchkiss&The Heart of Teaching Art from 2021-10-25T07:21:59

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 skill...

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EP 77 :: Darren Yeo&The Psychology in Art from 2021-10-18T07:30

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 “...

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EP ::76 Clarice Gomes&Showing up Authentically Through Art from 2021-10-11T07:30

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 crea...

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EP 75:: Fiona Di Pinto&Capturing Emotions through Watercolour Portraits from 2021-10-04T07:30

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...

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EP 74:: Panchami&The Beginner’s Playbook to Watercolour from 2021-09-27T07:30

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...

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EP 73 :: Marco Novo and the Simplification of Art from 2021-09-20T07:30

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 stun...

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EP 72 :: Alan Ramiro&Finding Connection through Sketching from 2021-09-13T07:30

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...

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EP 71 :: Juan Ian&The Intuitive Way of Making Art from 2021-09-06T07:30

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 ...

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EP 70 :: Anastasia Morozova&Experiencing art in different forms from 2021-08-30T07:30

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...

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EP 69 :: Vena Carr&Finding your Art Style from 2021-08-23T07:30

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 ...

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EP 68 :: Amy Stewart&Staying true to your artist-self from 2021-08-16T07:30

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 tri...

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EP 67 :: Siu-Lan&Finding Balance Between Creativity and Work from 2021-08-09T12:45:53

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...

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E66 :: Camila Picheco&How to Pursue Art Amidst Challenges from 2021-08-02T19:30

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 w...

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EP65:: Gianluca Callara&The Art of finding your Creative Flow from 2021-07-26T08:15:54

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 st...

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E64 :: Annette Morris&How to Live the Artistic Dream from 2021-07-19T07:30

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; “B...

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E63 :: Stephanie Fowler&The Role of Mess in Creativity from 2021-07-12T07:30

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 wit...

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E62 :: Jhesy Romano&Building Your Confidence as an Artist from 2021-07-05T07:30

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 ...

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E61 :: Mike Brennan&How Art Brings Us Together from 2021-06-28T07:30

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 tradit...

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E60 :: Hannah Matcha&How Art Promotes Slow Living from 2021-06-21T08:00

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 trend...

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E59 :: Kimberli Johnson&How Create Authentic Art from 2021-06-14T08:00

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 confide...

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E58 :: Maylee&How to Get Better at Art Without Losing Inspiration from 2021-06-07T08:00

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!

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E57 :: Shawna JC Tenney&How Art and Stories can Heal from 2021-05-31T07:30

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 developmen...

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E56 :: Connie Au&How to Keep Your Art Flame Burning from 2021-05-24T08:00

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 transferabl...

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E55 :: Pedro Alves&How to Get Better At Art-making from 2021-05-17T08:00

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;...

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E54 :: Reginald Roquemore (RokMo)&Telling Stories Through Comics and Animation from 2021-05-10T08:00

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 (e...

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E53 :: Manek D’Silva&Why Art Skills Aren’t Enough from 2021-05-03T10:24:11

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 y...

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E52 :: Justin Pastores&Conquering All the Art Mediums from 2021-04-26T07:30

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 b...

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E51 :: John Harrison&How to Let Loose with Lines and Colour from 2021-04-19T08:00

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. Listen

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E50 :: Ânia Marcos&The Making Of 'Make More Art' Podcast from 2021-04-12T06:44:13

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 f...

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E49 :: Nicholas Holman&How to Create Art That Inspires Positivity from 2021-04-05T08:00

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 dep...

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E48 :: Francesca Possati&Therapy Through Art from 2021-03-29T08:00

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 pho...

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E47 :: Reaa_art&How to Find the Motivation to Keep on Creating from 2021-03-22T07:00

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 deal...

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E46 :: Marek Badzynski&Activating Art Growth by Embracing the Process from 2021-03-15T07:00

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 ...

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E45 :: Pedro Loureiro&Combining Different Art Skills from 2021-03-08T08:00

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 ...

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E44 :: Diana&How to Find Motivation And Try New Mediums from 2021-03-01T07:50

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 ...

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E43 :: Manelle Oliphant&Why Stories Are Essential to Life from 2021-02-22T07:50

Join Ânia and artist Manelle Oliphant  as they discuss Manelle’s watercolour process; colouring your piec...

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E42 :: Kaitlin Hoyt&Finding Your Creative Purpose from 2021-02-15T08:00

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 ...

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E41 :: Vanessa Lesniak&Art as a Source of Joy from 2021-02-08T08:00

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! Listen

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E40 :: Julia Blattman&Keeping Your Creativity in Check from 2021-02-01T08:36:17

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 you...

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E39 :: Marco Bucci&Demystifying Art Style from 2021-01-25T07:50

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: w...

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E38 :: Uma Kelkar&Defeating Art Block Like an Engineer from 2021-01-18T07:30

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 painti...

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E37 :: Dísa Thors&Turning Challenges into Opportunities from 2021-01-11T07:50

Join Dísa Thors (AKA Disadoodles) and Ânia as they talk about how art can help you through tough times, tips on making your art consistent, why growing your social media following shouldn’t be a...

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E36 :: David Morales&Finding Inspiration In the Ordinary from 2021-01-04T07:50

Join Ânia and artist David Morales as they discuss how to understand values from colour; how art is a time machine; using Social Media in a positive way; meditating through art; and tips on find...

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E35 :: Ian Fennelly&Why You’re Good Enough to Make Art from 2020-12-28T07:30

Join Ânia and Ian Fennelly as they discuss why Ian draws big; how art communities are essential to your artistic growth; tips on dealing with trolls; colour and composition as storytelling tools...

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E34 :: Ashwini Sajeendran&Making Time For Art as a Parent from 2020-12-21T07:30

A doctor by trade, Ashwini Sajeendran managed to create and grow her social media presence while making art as a hobby for the past year or two. The wow factor? She just became a mother! Join he...

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E33 :: Jean Arnaud&How to Paint Light in Watercolour from 2020-12-14T07:00

Join Ânia and French watercolour artist Jean Arnaud as they talk about why drawing details ruins everything; how art and memories are closely related; why failure is required to succeed; and tip...

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E32 :: Julia Koerner (Dyru)&How to Paint with Watercolours from 2020-12-07T07:30

Julia Koerner (Dyru) and Ânia on how to achieve the correct water/pigment ratio with watercolour; how different brushes can wield different results; the difference between hot and cold press wat...

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E31 :: Brett Bean&Creating Art that Resonates from 2020-11-30T07:00

Ânia Marcos and Brett Bean (Disney, Dreamworks, and more) on how to come up with fresh ideas for your art; dealing with your mean inner voice; creating art that connects with people; de...

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E30 :: Anne Kostecki&The Role of Art in Human Development from 2020-11-23T07:53:20

Anne Kostecki and Ânia take about the origin of art and its role in the future; how art is present in the animal world; why babies and toddlers need art for a healthy development; and why you sh...

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E29 :: Sarah van Dongen&Overcoming the Fear of Colour from 2020-11-16T07:00

Join Ânia and children's book artist Sarah van Dongen as they discuss how art can help you enjoy life to the fullest...

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E28 :: Brynn Metheney&Finding Your Passion Through Art from 2020-11-09T03:00

Join Ânia and Creature Designer Brynn Metheney (Wizards of the Coast, Warner Bros, Disney, Sony, Bethesda...) as they chat about how to fight social media toxicity; why stories are essential to ...

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E27 :: Amie Farrell&How to Convey Emotion Through Your Art from 2020-11-02T08:06:10

Amie Farrell’s traditional art brings whimsical fantasy to life with a touch of warmness that just melts the heart of the viewer. Join her and Ânia as they discuss how Inktober can accelerate yo...

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E26 :: Elizabeth Anderson&Finding Your Art Style from 2020-10-26T06:36:32

Join Ânia and graphic designer + artist Elizabeth Anderson as they share tips on achieving your art your art style; how to combine traditional with digital mediums to create unique pieces; and a...

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E25 :: Sam Guay&When Are You Good Enough for Art? from 2020-10-19T07:00

Join Ânia and professional watercolour artist Sam Guay as they talk about monetising your art; how to navigate creating your projects when you're not good enough; and what it means to be a "pro"...

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E24 :: Shari Blaukopf&How to Draw Every Day from 2020-10-12T07:00

Join Ânia and graphic artist, teacher and artist Shari Blaukopf as they discuss art as therapy; how you can draw every day; tips on connecting with other artists; and why live references beats a...

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E23 :: Alex Hillkurtz&How to Add Colour to Your Paintings from 2020-10-05T07:00

Join Ânia and watercolourist Alex Hillkurtz as they share tips on picking a colour palette, why watercolour is a great medium for beginners; how art is a better communication tool than language;...

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E22 :: Isabella Kung&Keeping Your Art Spontaneous from 2020-09-28T07:00

Join Ânia and Picture Book Illustrator and author Isabella Kung as they discuss the key to keeping your art spontaneous; how art and stories impact children and their development; Isabella’s pic...

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E21 :: Steve Mitchell (The Mind Of Watercolor)&Finding Your Creative Direction from 2020-09-21T06:30

Join Ânia and watercolour master Steve Mitchell as they discuss why you shouldn't listen to Bob Ross; different ways to monetise your art; how painting is a lot like cooking; and go on a rant ab...

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E20 :: Mark Brewer&Monetising Your Art Hobby from 2020-09-14T06:00

Join Ânia and The New York Times cartoonist Mark Brewer as they discuss: when can you call yourself an artist; how to get inspired and avoid art block; pros of being a hobbyist Vs a professional...

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E19 :: Justin Donaldson&  Building a Social Media Presence  from 2020-09-07T05:21:02

Gouache lover Justin Donaldson is widely famous for his gorgeous Zelda - Breath Of The Wild landscape paintings. However, gouache wasn’t always his favourite medium… And he wasn’t alway...

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E18 :: Ralukko&Starting Art From Scratch from 2020-08-31T06:43:21

Raluca Fratean (AKA Ralukko) is a nature loving artist who can use any art medium you throw at her to create the most fantastical creatures. Join her and Ânia as th...

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E17 :: Melibertine&Improving Your Plein-Air Artwork from 2020-08-23T15:31:35

Join Ânia and realist artist Eleanor Mill (AKA Melibertine) as they discuss different ways to approach Plein-air painting; how to bring life into your landscape drawings; and go on a rant about ...

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E16 :: Lene Myhre&How To Get Back Into Art Making from 2020-08-17T07:55:01

Lene Myhre is a watercolour Norwegian artist who specialises in animal and nature art. After a 10 year break, an art college degree and 2 kids, in 2019 Lene decided it was time to pick up the br...

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E15 :: James Gurney&Teaching Yourself how to Paint from 2020-08-10T07:49:18

A master of colour and light, 'Dinotopia' creator James Gurney became a living legend in the art industry. Today, Ânia and James talk about the key to learning physical paint; how to approach co...

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E14 :: Charis Loke&Starting an Editorial Career from 2020-08-03T07:07:53

Join Ânia and Editorial artist Charis Locke (Netflix) as they talk about how to build a solid editorial portfolio; tips on how to choose better clients; and geek out about inking with pen nibs v...

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E13 :: Kathleen Newman&Mastering Art Mediums from 2020-07-30T06:53:26

Join Ânia and award winning pastel and oil artist Kathleen Newman as they talk about how to get your work into galleries; mastering various art mediums (without art school); the practise and ben...

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E12 :: James Lim&Turning Passion Into Profit from 2020-07-27T07:39:35

Join Ânia and Malaysian artist + foodie James Lim as they we talk about overcoming art block; how to paint food (sometimes with food!); and James tips to draw quicker!

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E11 :: Andrew Peña&Finding Your Calling from 2020-07-23T07:00

Join Ânia and gouache lover and background painter Andrew Peña (Netflix, Adult Swim) as they talk about how to find your art style; painting in watercolours Vs gouache; and fighting social media...

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E10 :: Hannah Mosley&Powering Through Self-Doubt from 2020-07-20T06:43:02

Join Ânia and Hannah Mosley (award winning illustrator and author, AND a full time tattoo artist) as they talk about giving yourself permission to suck at art - and how to keep going; dealing wi...

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E09 :: Ejiwa Ebenebe&Building a Successful Illustration Career from 2020-07-16T07:00

Join Ânia & fantasy illustrator Ejiwa Ebenebe as they talk about building a successful freelance illustrator career from scratch; powering through depression; how Final Fantasy led Edge into art...

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E08 :: Mirka Hokkanen&Making Time for Art from 2020-07-13T06:42:45

Join Ânia and Mirka Hokkanen (printmaker, designer, illustrator, children’s book author and mother of 3) : how to connect with local artists (even when you’re moving every 3 years!); juggling ar...

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E07 :: Jun-Pierre Shiozawa&Pursuing Your Creative Purpose from 2020-07-09T07:13:33

Jun-Pierre Shiozawa is an artist and art educator who travelled the world to study and teach his own painting workshops. Join him and Ânia as they talk about how to cause desired life-changing e...

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E06 :: Teoh Yi Chie&Demystifying Talent from 2020-07-06T09:01:46

A reference in the sketchers’ community, artist and blogger Teoh Yi Chie (Parka Blogs) built his solid online reputation by giving honest reviews of several art products over the years. Listen

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E05 :: Simela Petridis&Growing Your Social Media from 2020-07-02T10:19:07

Ânia and rock star watercolourist Simela Petridis (AKA Pizzle Paints) talk about ways to grow your Instagram following; how to stop comparing yourself to others; and how to teach yourself waterc...

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E04 :: Stephanie Law&Finding Your Art Niche from 2020-06-22T14:10:19

Join Ânia and pro watercolour artist and Mini Palette creator Stephanie Law as they talk about why ignoring others can set you on the right path; how Stephanie’s ...

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E03 :: Erwin Lian&The Value of Art as a Hobby from 2020-06-22T14:07:48

Join Ânia and professional artist, teacher and creator of The Perfect Sketchbook Erwin Lian as they talk about what’s stopping you from leveling up your art skills; why watercolor can be so frus...

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E02 :: Cindy Barillet&Going From Hobbyist to Pro Artist from 2020-06-22T14:03:17

Join Ânia and french professional artist and teacher Cindy Barillet as they talk about going from hobbyist to professional artist; how to trick yourself into crea...

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E01 :: Jill Gustavis&Conquering New Art Mediums from 2020-06-22T13:52:04

Ânia and Art Director Jill Gustavis discuss how to avoid overwhelm when tackling a new art medium; how Jill's day job boosts and informs her personal art; and Jill's secret to overcome the fear ...

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Make More Art: A New Podcast by Etchr Lab from 2020-06-08T14:24:33

Need a creativity boost? 'Make More Art' is a new podcast where we interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.

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