This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Tom Adair. We discuss how he approaches his art from a commercial view and how quitting his job to go full time with his art has changed his life.
This week I catch up with American artist Lisa Congdon. We discuss the benefits of starting an art career after having several careers and having self belief.
This week I catch up with Sydney based multi disciplinary artist Andrew Dennis. We discuss juggling an art career alongside a job and a family, colour palettes and setting boundaries with clients.
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist George Rose. We discuss her art career, painting large walls, typography and the role of a female artist in this day and age.
The Jaunt is a Danish based project run by Jeroen Smeets. The Jaunt sends artist around the world to seek creative inspiration the go on to create artist prints. I catch up with Jeroen to discuss the Jaunt and creative exploration.
Bench Talk is back after a two month break. Thanks for being patient. This week I catch up with one of Australia's top chef Ben Shewry. We discuss his career and the creativity it takes to get to his level.
This week I catch up with Australian artist Fintan Magee. We discuss Fintan's transition from graffiti artist to fine artist, how he gets so much work and his balance between the mural world and the gallery world.
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About Bench Talk
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Welcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career. I’m your host, Tom…
Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it.