An Artist's Journey Podcast

Sebastiaan Theart is an emerging South African artist of tremendous talent. His painting and drawing is inspired by the Old Masters, but with his own modern twist. I chat to him about his journey to professional artist, his approach to work and reveal his favorite movie stars.

Read more about this artist at www.malcolmdeweyfineart.com

The Copyright Amendment Bill has been described in many ways. Mostly in unflattering terms. Vital for protecting the interests of all artists and their work. Why does the Bill fall short? I talk to copyright expert Andre Myburgh about this. Who better to shed light on this topic than an expert appointed by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on the Copyright Bill itself. More on this topic at www.malcolmdewefineart.com

The Tell-Tale Heart is a classic spooky story by Edgar Allan Poe. Part of Poe's Gothic series. Perfect for Halloween of course. In this Artist's Journey Podcast Halloween Special I have adapted the story. I hope that you enjoy listening to this one.

Artists can find happiness in the process of creating. But attachment to the outcome can bring disappointment. Artists who are afraid of showing their art are also placing control in another's hands. How can artists remain free from from these fears and expectations?

Is art pricing out of line with what collectors are looking for? Do artists need to drop prices to sell art? Or are there other factors that are leading to less sales of art? I take a closer look at pricing art, society and how we value art today.

Does lack of time get in the way of your art? What is the cause of this? How to spot the time bandits that steal your creative time? We also look at ways to get more time for art. Do you know how much time it takes to make art? You may be surprised by the answer.

South African artist Joe Joubert is making the finest quality artist's paints in the Old Master tradition. Find out how Joe started this quest for affordable artist quality paint. His inspirational story against the odds to unravel the paint maker's secrets. Joe Joubert lifts the lid on the artist paint industry and finds much that can be improved to benefit artists.

Some creatives still fear teaching and sharing their knowledge to competitors. Their art may be copied, photographed and this could undermine their business. In time past this was an issue, but is it still relevant today? Has the sharing of knowledge become expected and should we give freely?

Ten tips to help you identify your work, get started and push on through to completion despite fear and anxiety. Why this is important for you and the challenges you will have to overcome. I cover many issues that we all face as creatives, but for each there is a way to get the work done. You owe it to yourself.

Are artists getting the education they need to make it as a business? It seems not. The opportunity for artists to educate themselves and take control of their careers has never been greater. Why is this more important now than ever before? I also chat about why you should start now.