in our listener questions today Peter and Laura give their view  on testing new materials, confidence and self doubt and on self publishing a book of your work

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Professional artists Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and he also teaches in-person and online. Tom is a watercolour artist with a passion for wildlife and conservation and he also teaches in-person and online. Both Tom and Peter treat their art as a business, always practicing what they preach! Throughout season 1 and 2, renowned printmaker, Laura Boswell was the co-host. Laura is a printmaker working in Linocut and Japanese woodblock, with work is in several public collections. She writes a monthly advice column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine.&nbsp;

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In this episode, Peter and Tom interview David Poxon again, this time about how and why he set up the International Watercolour Masters Festival; a biannual festival taking place in Shropshire in May 2024.

For more information about the event, to purchase tickets and for IWM TV, visit the website by clicking here.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers. For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
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Ask An Artist - International Watercolour Masters 2024

In this episode Tom and Peter interview sculptor, teacher and now, exhibition curator, James Ort about his latest project; Inspired by Knepp.

In the first half, James summarises his journey to becoming an Artist and what led him, as a wildlife Artist, to want to do more to help nature. He talks about how he came to find out about the Knepp Estate, their rewilding project and the germination of his idea
to use art to help spread awareness.

In the second half, James talks in more detail about what Inspired by Knepp has become; his role as project manager / curator, the timeline of the project, the skills he has needed or had to develop to organise such a project and advise for any Artists looking to embark on something similar. 

Find out more here: https://knepp.co.uk/art
Watch a short film about it here.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers. For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

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Ask an Artist - Interview with James Ort about Inspired by Knepp

In the episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly, there's a question about knowing when to go full time as an Artist, secondly, how to honour and manage a collection of art work after the Artist dies, and finally, do you need a gallery to be successful?

If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

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In this episode Tom and Peter interview Watercolour Artist, David Poxon. 

In the first half, David identifies some key moments from early childhood which started his artistic journey and ultimately informed his choice of medium and subjects today.  After a long break from making art, David re-found his love of painting as a adult and with hard work and perseverance, has built an international reputation and following.

In the second half, David shares his advice and guidance for how to be a successful working Artist, as well as discussing the teaching side of his career. 

To find out more about David, visit:
www.davidpoxon.co.uk
or visit
www.iwm.com
for exclusive group ticket deals to this year's festival!

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers. For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

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Ask An Artist - Interview with David Poxon R.I, N.W.S.

Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2024 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year.

In this episode Peter and Tom have a planning meeting for the forthcoming year. Rather than simply share their advice, in this episode, they let you "behind the curtain", to eavesdrop on their own planning meeting for the year.

Starting by looking back and reviewing positives and negatives from the last 12 months, Peter and Tom use this reflection to plan what needs to stay, go and be changed, as they move into the coming year. 

They set themselves goals and targets and share some advice for keeping yourself accountable.

Visit our website for some example worksheets which may be helpful for your own planning: www.askanartistpodcast.com 

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

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