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This weeks episode is an interview with Sydney artist Jessica Watts with guest appearance of her dog Kevin. This is a great deep dive into her practise - thank you Jessica for sharing all the details and the business side of being a successful artist. It was a really helpful chat for Julie and I.  She paints stunning figurative mixed media works incorporating vintage wallpaper  The original idea of a Wallflower is a figure sinking into the background she has turned this idea on its head and her WALLFLOWERS are strong  These works are described  she describes her practise She wants an experience

She has been working the series Wallflowers and Pretty Boy for the past 5 years she discusses her practise

Being an artist is about connection with other people - she has a

You can find Jessica on her fabulous website https://www.jessicawatts.com.au/pages/about

or her instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessowatts/?hl=en

Jessica refers to the figurative artist Martine Emdur
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=martine+emdur&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Jessica Watts Studio buddy is Monique Tyacke https://www.instagram.com/moniquetyackeartist/?hl=en

Jessica's favourite art tool is a palette knife is a diamond shaped one you can get them at any good art shop.

She also loves Chavin paints which you can buy oil paints   https://www.parkersartsupplies.com/colour/oil-paint/charvin-extra-fine-oil.html

Jessica favourite artist that she would love to have met is Viktor IV http://www.artnet.com/artists/viktor-iv/

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This week we spoke to best selling author and journalist, Sarah Turnbull. As part of her doctorate, she is writing a fiction book based on the life and works of C19 Australian impressionist, John Russell. He was great friends with Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse amongst other contemporary artists. We spoke to Sarah about his fascinating life, why she decided to write about him, his use of colour and his contemporaries. It was such an interesting chat, we learnt so much about John Russell's life and about the man himself. Sarah is an encyclopedia of knowledge on Russell so she was the perfect person to answer our questions. It made us want to delve more deeply into his work.

John Rusell - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Russell_(Australian_painter)

Monet and Russell - https://theconversation.com/from-monet-to-rodin-john-russell-australias-french-impressionist-maps-artistic-connections-100249

Van Gogh and Russell - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-24/john-russell-australias-forgotten-impressionist-van-gogh-matisse/10029284

Matisse and Rusell - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Farts%2Fvisual-arts%2Fmatisse-under-the-influence-of-russell%2Fnews-story%2F108b0ac5a19bb986962d45fe67e4435d&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium

Luke Scibberas and Euan Mcleod at Belle Ile - https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/belle-ile-euan-macleod-luke-sciberras

Sarah's much loved book, Gilead by Marianne Robinson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68210.Gilead

Sarah's recent book recommendation - Writers and Lovers by Lily King https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45289222-writers-lovers

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Thanks for listening to this episode sorry about the sound quality being a little up and down unfortunately due to Covid-19 we are still interviewing over the internet so its patchy. Also did not edit out some bits as they turned out to be a fun part of the interview - I hope you think so to.

Episode 12 was a fab and fun discussion with artists Laurie McKern the awesome painter of people in a realistic style, Laurie has a unique stye and captures an alluring beauty within her paintings and Petra Pinn who describes herself as a bit of everything artist as she loves to paint everything and does not want to pin herself down to one style. She is mega fan of colour and this is what interests her most so she  equally enjoys painting the figure to the landscape or still life, she is currently painting beautiful vases of flowers which she has filmed time-lapse which you can view on her instagram account . Thanks again for talking to us about artist residencies and teaching and how you both go about your artist practise. It was fab to hear about how you both meet and your transition from designers to full time artists.

Laurie McKern can be found on instagram at http://instagram.com/lauriemckern or on her website https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=laurie+mckern&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

She is currently exhibiting and selling well at Art Gallery on Palm Beach http://instagram.com/artgalleryonpalmbeach

Petra Pinn can be found on instagram at http://instagram.com/petrapinn or on her website http://www.petrapinn.net/gallery

Laurie and Petra have closed the original space of Gallery Cats at Brookvale after 10 successful years - but they are still teaching you can find out what and where through their instagram accounts.

Laurie tells us about a list of residency opportunities https://resartis.org

Laurie and Petra went on an artist residency last year to the Olive Stack Residency in Ireland in the town of Listowel http://olivestack.com/artists-residency/

We mention the fabulous artist and mentor of mine Debbie Mackinnon who we interviewed in episode 4 so if you have not go have a listen. Or check out more about Debbie from her instagram http://instagram.com/debbiemackinnon

Laurie and Petra had many exhibitions to raise money for Oxfam with an idea called Art for Goats. You can check out Oxfam on this link https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=oxfam+goats&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Watch this space for the Art for Dogs idea that Laurie would like to get going - and get in touch if you interested in jumping on board.

Whats your favourite art tool?
Laurie's special tool is a Filbert paint brush - it has rounded sides. Laurie also loves a wax medium that she adds to her oils when she is painting.   Petra's favourite is a stumpy brush and older brush that has done some time.

Any artist alive or dead who would you like to meet?
The artist Laurie would love to meet and go into their studio is Vali Myers
https://www.valimyerstrust.com/about-vali-myers/
The artist Petra would love to meet is Degas 

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Brigit Bullen Is a charismatic artist living In Avalon, NSW. She used to be a corporate psychologist but 5 years ago a devastating car accident left Brigit with a brain injury and impaired physical ability. We talked to Brigit about her ceramics practice and how It has helped heal her mentally and physically. Her mother Is artist Gail English and we spoke about her Influences on Brigit's art and Iife. Thanks, Brigit, we had a great chat. You might hear some odd noises in the podcast but I added them to edit out Brigit's children offering her multiple Anzac biscuits!! Very cute.

links In this episode -

Brigit's Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/crackedinthecoconut/?hl=en

Barrenjoey Highschool - https://www.barrenjoeyhighschool.com.au/

Brookvale Ceramics - http://brookvaleceramics.com.au/

Brigit's influences include -

Giacometti, sculptor/artist - https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/alberto-giacometti-1159

Andy Goldsworthy, artist - https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/andy-goldsworthy-7274

Mark Rothko, artist - http://www.markrothko.org/

Gail English, artist, Brigit's mother - https://www.mutualart.com/Artist/Gail-English/C0A579B319320D61

Brigit talked about her childhood recollection of her Aunts sculpture of the Venus de Willendorf which has influenced her ceramics and love of the voluptuous women's form. take a look here at the Venus de Willendorf.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_of_Willendorf 

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Thank you to Fiona Chandler for a fabulous chat about her art practise and running the Northern Beach's Sydney Road Gallery.

You can see Fiona's work on her website with links to Sydney Road Gallery http://sydneyroadgallery.com
https://fionakate.com.au

Links for topics mentioned in this weeks episode

The artist residency we talked about can be seen at https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/arts-and-culture

Fiona tells us about the surface of her paintings - she talked of a surface called Clayboard - you can find it at https://www.thesydneyartstore.com.au/product-group/831-ampersand-clay-boards/category/248-boards-panels?gclid=CjwKCAjwp-X0BRAFEiwAheRui4BnIaw03xBh45aoOhzKV3ztJ1a7eLfdSVoxtOc_5AoS1aIFaOpCwRoC3y4QAvD_BwE

We talked about the Artist Nick Hall his work can be seen at Wagner Contemporary http://www.wagnercontemporary.com.au/artists/nick-hall

Learn all about the gallery Sydney Road that started in 2017 at their website and have a look at their online gallery with the Black and White show that is currently on display.  Check out each of the artists on their website and then follow the instagram accounts.
http://sydneyroadgallery.com

Fiona is involved into with the Creative Women's Circle that she works with Saffron Craig you can find out about this at
https://www.facebook.com/SaffronCraig/
https://www.creativewomenscircle.com.au
https://www.creativewomenscircle.com.au/events-list/creative-women-in-conversation-cw3m8

Fiona's advise for getting PR is to write articles and pitch ideas and to give it a go you can see the press that she has on her website.

So jump onto instagram to snaffle a Fiona Chandler artwork at 9am every Thursday but be quick as they sell fast.

Fiona answered our new questions via email on Favourite art tool and why ? A big fluffy non branded brush I have lived with forever. I had to buy tweezers just so I could pull the hair off the painting that it leaves behind. Throw it out. Never.

Live or dead artist you would love to have a tour of their studio? How to choose? I am thinking all things close to home at the moment. I would love to see Julian Meagher's space and process.

If you could go anywhere in the world right now where would it be and why?
Katherine Gorge - I have always wanted to paint and camp out there. The landscape looks incredible. A long car ride there is very appealing also. 

We finished the episode with a Whats occurring? This segment discusses what we have been watching listening to and keeping us amused whilst in Covid -19 lockdown.


Check out the production on offer at National Theatre in UK.  http://nationaltheatre.org.uk

Julie's recommendation is to check out Manly library on line https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=manly+library&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Damien Hurst on his instagram is being interviewed ch

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In this episode Fiona and Julie this week talk over the phone with the contemporary artist http://gemmarasdall.com who is a fabulously and fun youthful artist living the dream of being a full time artist whilst living on her boat full time which is mored in the stunning Pittwater and commuting to her studio on Scotland island. Gemma is an impressionist mixed media  mixed media painter working on sail cloth. Gemma studied at Art college in a BA in Design majoring in Textiles because she did not want to be a "poor artist".

Mentioned in this weeks episode :

If you have a Dacron sail Gemma would love a donation especially an old one.

Gemma's mother is local legend Art teacher Meredith Rasdall you can find out about her art classes at https://www.meredithrasdall.com.au/artclasses

Scotland island is on the Pittwater in Sydney. https://www.scotlandisland.org.au

Gemma is not currently with a gallery but would love to have a show in the city next year. We talked about the amazing gallery St Cloche in Sydney http://stcloche.com.au

Check out the stunning artist Emily Imeson that Julie and I recently saw at St Cloche https://emilygraceart.wordpress.com

Check out her instagram for commissions and all enquiries. http://instagram.com/gemmarasdall

Your can read more about Gemma in the article on the awesome Design Files https://thedesignfiles.net/2019/07/studiovisit-artist-gemmarasdall-sailing-sydney/


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This weeks episode is an interview with local Northern beaches environmentalist artist Rachel Carroll http://rachelcarroll.com.au

The audio on this episode is a bit noisy - thanks for bearing with us whilst we navigate these Covid-19 times with houses full of kids and husbands and by the sound of it a lot of birds...

Items and topics mentioned in this episode:

We asked Rachel do we need to go to art college? Rachel talks about how it helped her believes it will develop us as artists. She describes how being at Art college is great with developing a body of work and a fabulous opportunity to really focus and absorb yourself in your work. Working at a high level at an art institution is about forcing you into a space with guidance from practising artists.  You also get an end of year show which can be a fantastic opportunity to get a foot hold into the industry.
                               
Rachel studied at https://artdesign.unsw.edu.au

Rachel suggests that when writing artist statements to do it in the 3rd person and write from your heart.  Write about your process and aesthetic.

Rachel has a show coming up in Katoomba in July. Check out her website for details.

Rachel has been drawn to Encaustic through Jenny Sages work https://kingstreetgallery.com.au/artists/jenny-sages/

Rachel is teaching from her home studio and in different art centres check out her website for details.  http://rachelcarroll.com.au

She suggests to check out NAVA website and newsletters https://visualarts.net.au

We ask Rachel how to keep motivated? if you can't get to the studio make sure you use a journal or a sketchbook and look at art everyday and keep connected with always putting down ideas that is what feeds Rachel's practise.

We talk about remote teaching and how that is working for us - check out Fiona's new online lessons which she is developing - she has launched her NO rules ARTskool check out the options on http://fionaverity.com.au or contact her at [email protected]

We finished the chat with the what's next for both Julie and I and discussed the options for us for our main questions of this SEASON - where to have a art show.

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Many thanks to http://jancristaudo.com.au Jan Cristaudo for talking to us today about how she puts together a solo art show and how she promotes herself.

Some of Jan's marketing strategies she mentioned :

http://pittwaterlife.com.au local free magazine Pittwater Life
http://artgallery.nsw.gov.au to find the Look magazine
http://theartshopmonavale.com.au the art shop at Mona Vale promotes her shows and workshops which she runs there

Jan also mentioned
http://asoc.net.au the Art society at Canberra

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In this episode Fiona and Julie this week talk over the phone with the contemporary artist http://debbiemackinnon.com who answered so many of our questions about how to take those next steps towards having an art show outside of your local areas. Debbie helps unpack the myths and gives great advise to emerging artists Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson and helps them to see that you need to be brave and plan ahead. In the midst of the global crisis of Covid-19 it was fabulous to be able to connect via technology rather than the original booked face to face interview and we are grateful to learn from such an experienced artist.

Mentioned in this weeks episode :

View artist Debbie Mackinnon on her instagram http://instagram.com/debbiemackinnon

Mike Staniford Debbie's partner in life and art http://instagram.com/mikestaniford

Artist mentor at art class http://judithwhite.net

Art galleries mentioned
http://arogallery.com ARO Gallery
https://www.workshoparts.org.au/ewart-gallery Ewart Gallery
https://www.lethbridgegallery.com Lethbridgegallery

Art prizes mentioned
Good website listing  https://www.art-prizes.com
http://mosmanartgallery.org.au/art-prizes Mosman art prize
https://www.ravenswoodartprize.com.au/artprize/home Ravenswood art prize

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Welcome to our new podcast with artist http://fionaverity.com.au and Julie Nicholson.

Come along for the ride with two comical, curious artists talking about there creative journey and hear them interviewing artists, teachers and all the creatives they can find to guide them within the arts community and discussing the art world. 

In this episode we launch season one which will be an insight into what it takes to work towards and create an visual artist solo show - Fiona and Julie will be interviewing and asking questions of Artists, gallery owners, and any one within the arts community who can help them along on their journey of discovery into their arts practises. There conversations begin with asking each other what they have done so far in their artistic careers.

Mentioned in this episode:

Workshop art Centre in Willoughby in Sydney Workshoparts.org.au

Artist and teacher Judith White http://judithwhite.net

Pittwater Artist Trail http://pittwaterartisttrail.com.au

Art gallery on Palm Beach http://instagram@artgalleryonpalm

Sydney art Space http://sydneyartspace.com

Sound Engineer Gary Le quo

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