John Dalton - gently does it . . .

By John DaltonArts Visual Arts

John Dalton - gently does it . . . episodes

September 03, 2015Ep 29 – Stuart Fuchs - An invitation to play
In this episode I'm chatting with Stuart Fuchs, performing artist, multi-instrumentalist, music educator & workshop facilitator. He specializes in Ukulele, Gypsy Jazz and Classical Guitar, Didjeridoo, and Percussion. He combines meditation and yoga into his approach to playing and teaching and he has some great insights into the creative process and the healing power of music.
Here is what we talk about
Why does music exist?
Music for healing
Biggest challenge to overcome as an artist
Why do we need to practice?
Music teaching and learning
Tips for finding a good music teacher
The transience of performance
Why is the ukulele enjoying such a resurgence in popularity?
Resources mentioned in our conversation –
Illusions by Richard Bach
Alive Inside
1 hr 3 min
August 24, 2015 Ep 28 – The Hagan Brothers : Classical Pop Art
Graeme Hagan, of The Hagan Brothers, talks to me about what it’s like growing up in a family of painters, how he and his brother Jo work together, and how it’s been for them establishing themselves as contemporary artists. He also covers a lot of the business side of art and the Australian art […]
38 min
August 24, 2015Ep 28 – The Hagan Brothers - Classical Pop Art
Graeme Hagan, of The Hagan Brothers, talks to me about what it's like growing up in a family of painters, how he and his brother Jo work together, and how it's been for them establishing themselves as contemporary artists. He also covers a lot of the business side of art and the Australian art scene.
Here is what we talk about
Why become an artist?
Advice from artist father
Australian art scene
Establishing yourself as an artist
Working method
Art Business
Notre Chauvet
To find out more about the Hagan Brothers
http://www.haganbrothers.com
Thanks for...
38 min
August 20, 2015 Ep 27 – Ali Cavanaugh : Into the light – Part 2
In part 2 of this podcast with American artist Ali Cavanaugh, she talks about surrendering to the creative process in art and life, parenthood, God, galleries, art factories, and a lot more. Ali knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. […]
49 min
August 20, 2015 Ep 27 – Ali Cavanaugh – Part 2 - Into the light
In part 2 of this podcast with American artist Ali Cavanaugh, she talks about surrendering to the creative process in art and life, parenthood, God, galleries, art factories, and a lot more.
Ali knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. Her paintings have been featured online in the Huffington Post, Fine Art Connoisseur, Juxtapoz among others, and in print magazines like, The New York Times Magazine, American Art Collector, and American Artist Watercolor. Her paintings have also been used on book covers. She has painted portraits for TIME magazine and The New York Times. Her work is featured in more than 400 private and corporate collections throughout the America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
She is known for her remarkable watercolor paintings on clay, in a process she calls modern fresco painting.
Here is what we talk about in part one of this...
49 min
August 12, 2015 Ep 26 – Ali Cavanaugh – Part 1 : Into The Light
Patreon and Paypal link American artist Ali Cavanaugh talks technique, pitfalls, inspiration, business, spirituality, galleries, art school, motherhood, social media and a lot more in our conversation. And she knows what she is talking about, so far in career she has achieved many of the things other artists aspire to. Her paintings have been featured […]
1 hr 7 min
July 26, 2015 Ep 25 – Aidan Killian : Love and Bankers
Aidan Killian charged a phone company €300 for hassling him, and they paid it. He insisted a health insurance company repay full costs to is uncle, €25,000, and they paid it. He’s not a barrister or legal whizz, he’s an Irish comedian. He has made it his business to not allow himself to be […]
1 hr 3 min
July 26, 2015Ep 25 – Love and Bankers with Aidan Killian
Aidan Killian charged a phone company €300 for hassling him, and they paid it. He insisted a health insurance company repay full costs to is uncle, €25,000, and they paid it.
He’s not a barrister or legal whizz, he’s an Irish comedian.
He has made it his business to not allow himself to be bullied or harassed in any way by corporations and in every case he has been successful. His new book, “Dear Plonker,” chronicles how he did it and offers lots of practical advice for dealing with banks, credit card companies, road toll companies, mobile phone providers, health insurers, television license inspectors and the police.
Here is what we talk about
Why does laughter exist?
Is comedy an art?
Comedy heroes.
Dealing with corporations
Changing the terms of engagement
Turning fear into fun
Terms and conditions
Asking questions
Credit card debt
Protecting your home against foreclosure
Being...
1 hr 3 min
July 19, 2015 Ep 24 – Kan Kyi Curwen : Slow living on a bike
Kan Kyi Curwen is a 19 year old community organiser and bicycle renegade from Thailand. In a country that loves motor bikes and cars, Kan Kyi is on a mission to educate people on the simple benefits of life on a bike. He organises races, critical mass events, runs a community bike shop and […]
39 min
July 19, 2015Ep 24 – Kan Kyi Curwen - Slow living on a bike
Kan Kyi Curwen is a 19 year old community organiser and bicycle renegade from Thailand. In a country that loves motor bikes and cars, Kan Kyi is on a mission to educate people on the simple benefits of life on a bike. He organises races, critical mass events, runs a community bike shop and holds education programs on how to fix and maintain your bike. He is an inspiring young man.
Here is what we talk about
Bicycle renegade
Races
Community bike shop
Tall bikes
Here is the video we mention in the podcast.
To find out more about Kan Kyi and his work
https://www.facebook.com/TwoRevolutions
39 min