5 Tips to Working with a Mentor
Tia Lynn is a business empowerment coach based in California. In this episode we talk about hiring a coach, when to know you are ready to work with a coach, and how a coach in your art business can help you scale, reach your goals, and fast track your career and business.
Artists' Fairs - All You Need to Know
An episode dedicated to artists fairs - why sell at an artists fair, how to choose the right one for you, what to do once you are accepted for the fair, and how to use the event to grow your sales and collector base.
Collaborating on Creative Projects
Collaborating on creative projects with Richard Watkins - this episode is all about what true collaboration means and how this differs from participation in a project, joining in or being hired.
Success at an Artists Fair - Top Tips
Top Tips for a successful artists fair for emerging artists who are new to exhibiting their work. Artists fairs are increasing in number around the world and here are some of my top tips for success at an art fair.
Haus of Lucy
Lucy Bryant talks about her work, how she is inspired when she finds original items in charity shops to create into new art works. She goes on to talk about her plates made for the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and how the intentional joke went viral across the media.
The Word is Art by Michael Petry
Michael Petry is an artist and curator as well as the director at MOCA London. In this episode he talks about his new book, The Word is Art published by Thames and Hudson. Along with the book, Michael is planning a touring exhibition which is currently stalled due to the Brexit negotiations.
Alexandra Gallagher
My guest in this episode is Alex Gallagher, a collage artist based in the north of England.
She credits social media as giving her the opportunities that she would otherwise have missed out on. Alex, has worked on large scale commercial projects and is excited at the new opportunities that come her way through her online presence.
Paul Catherall, London Landmarks in Linocuts
Paul Catherall is a London based printmaker known for his bold architectural linocuts of London landmarks.
In this episode of the podcast he talks about his early career as an illustrator and rekindling his love of British Rail posters which went on to inform the work he has produced for over two decades.
The Coffee Shop as an Art Gallery
A guideline for coffee shops that want to present changing art work, give artists opportunities to exhibit and engage with their local creative community, can do this more efficiently by hiring in someone to manage this for them. It is a much better business decision to hire a curator than try to manage this time consuming work and deliver a half baked art display.
Artists' Open Studios
Artists’ Open Studios are a great idea for artists whether they are working from home or a separate allocated studio space.
This post lists a bunch of reasons to show from your studio, including making direct sales without paying a commission, growing your mailing list, and meeting your collectors and patrons.
Barbara Segal, Stone Artist
Barbara Segal is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Barbara is a stone carver and contemporary artist producing stunning work in a variety of marble and stones.
Sebastian Martorana, Stone Sculptor
Sebastian Martorano is a stone sculptor based in Baltimore, Maryland. Much of the material used for his sculptures is salvaged from Baltimore’s historic, though often discarded, architecture.
Andrea Tyrimos - Blending Street Art and Fine Art
Andrea Tyrimos is a street artist based in London. She also has a studio practice and is continually building a project titled Bipolar Picasso which draws attention to mental health issues. In this podcast we talk about her work as a street artist and collaboration with Centrepoint and Roys People Art Fair.
Mark Pearson
Mark Pearson is an artist who works from his studio in the Bussey Building in Peckham, South London. His paintings are often built from studies from life and he is regularly seen on the streets of Peckham and around the station, drawing and taking photographs.
Remi Rough
Remi Rough is an abstract artist who works around the world. He started as a graffiti artist and has a distinctive graphic style.
Sarah Needham
Sarah Needham is a London based artist who joined me on the podcast to talk about the research that goes into her work.
Patricia Volk
Patricia Volk is a ceramic sculptor and she joined me for an episode of the podcast. Here I write about 8 things I learned about Patricia.
Katharine Morling
Katharine Morling is a London based ceramic sculptor whose work has a ‘drawn’ appearance. Her work has received international acclaim and she regularly shows at the Royal Academy Summer Show.
Debbie Carne
Debbie Carne is an artist who uses vintage plates onto which she applies her designs sourced from image libraries.