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Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for an excellent artist interview with Andrew Cadima.  

Andrew began his professional career as an accomplished musician and during the Pandemic started oil painting.  Andrew discusses the similarities and differences between creating music and painting.  

He also shares his secrets for creating entertaining reels on Social Media.  

Andrew discusses his 2 color painting technique and so much more.

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

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• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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The good and the bad news about the environmental impact of art supplies.  

This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore discuss how good or bad our art materials are for the environment.  The ladies explain how the US has measures in place to protect artists from toxins in art supplies, as well as different ways your local city suggests disposing of them.  They discover new art products made from recycled materials or more biodegradable options.  

The episode ends with a fascinating discovery about the Impressionists documenting the environment through their art.

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamagawa this week for a wonderful artist interview with the captivating Tiffany Bozic.  

Tiffany narrates her incredible journey to becoming the artist she is today,  

Tiffany explains why she paints what she does and expresses her love for nature and protecting our beautiful environment. 

 She discusses the ins and outs off publishing art books and some of her incredible future projects which she holds near and dear to her heart.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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The sales model for selling art has changed.  Artists are unable to make a living by only selling art through a gallery.  So, what do we do? 

Find out this week on Off the Easel.  Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa explain 9 different strategies used by the new art buying market. 

The ladies also discuss practical steps to getting your art business in order as well as a list of famous successful artists who did it without a gallery.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa travel to Santa Barbara to interview the amazing Robert Xavier Burden.  

Robert describes his journey to becoming the artist he is today.  He shares his struggles with how to identify the right market for his art.  

Robert narrates fascinating stories about art gallery experiences, and strange encounters at comic con.  

We end the episode with a philosophical Lightning Round and go places you never expect.  

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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What's Coming Up Later This Year on Off The Easel!!

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Are all artists crazy?  Maybe….

This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa break it down.  We discuss the science behind creative brain thought processes.  The discovery of some scary statistics explaining the majority of artists suffer from mental illness.  If you suspect you have a mental illness, we offer some helpful suggestions.  Lastly, a list of famous artists who suffered too..  

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a wonderful artist interview with the talented and inspiring Helice Wen.  

Helice shares her experience coming to the Bay Area at the age of 14, learning a new language and culture.  

She creates beautiful figurative paintings inspired by herself and the women around her.  Helice has the uncanny ability to tune in to her emotional cycles and narrate them in her art. 

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Have you ever heard of Imposter Syndrome?  It is real and artists suffer from a special type called “Creative Imposter Syndrome”.  In this episode, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore explain:

• What is Imposter Syndrome
• The Science and Different Types of Imposter Syndrome
• How to get over Imposter Syndrome
• Celebrities who suffer from Imposter Syndrome

The episode ends with new information about Roy Litchenstein and his exhibition in East Hampton, New York.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore have a delightful conversation with the incredibly talented Eric Joyner!  

Eric joins us from Hunters Point in San Francisco.  His oil paintings have been featured on album covers, as set backdrops for TV shows “The Big Bang Theory,” on “The Stephen Colbert Show,” and in exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally.  

Eric describes his art journey and how the Robots and Donuts became his main subject.  He explains what inspires him and shares where to get the best donuts in San Francisco.  

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web:  http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/