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Speeding tickets can cause mural paintings?  They can if you are Amanda Lynn.  

This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa find out how Amanada Lynn followed her dream of becoming a muralist.  She tells us about her first mural punishment and shares the serendipitous experiences of her children’s book, ‘How to Know You Are a Fairy’.  Get ready to be inspired and grab your chip brush with Amanda Lynn.  

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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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Talk about all those Artist Moms and Dads...

It’s Skye Becker-Yamakawa, J.L. King, and Catherine Moore having a deep discussion about being an artist and parent. Did stepping on marbles inspire a new painting? Do children help or hinder your art practice? Let’s roll up our sleeves and get messy, cause this is life.

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 do airports, funeral directing, and artists all have in common?  Mike Egan!  

This week Cathering Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a fascinating conversation with the extremely talented artist, Mike Egan.  Mike takes us on his journey to becoming a fine artist.  He describes many cool projects, ranging anywhere from ceramic skull collaborations, as well as thrifting for pull toys.  Join us on this exciting adventure and get inspired with Mike Egan.

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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Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa talk all about surfaces this week. 

What do you paint on? Catherine prefers RayMar panels. Skye appreciates cradled wood panels. We discover why neither artist cares for the traditional stretched canvas. We also learn a brief history of different surfaces and the differences between different woods, hard panels, and canvases. 

The episode ends with a very inspiring story of an artist earning big bucks and shocking the artworld in the process. Let's get creative and learn all about painting surfaces!

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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Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as they interview the super creative Ferris Plock! 

Ferris tells us about his artist origin story beginning with Sharpies and White Out. He takes us on an adventure growing up in the Bay Area as a young skateboarder, and how skateboarding has influenced his artwork. 

Ferris also explains the inspiration behind his food faces, creating bronze pizza slices and so much more. Let’s get creative with Ferris!

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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Join artist of the week, Catherine Moore, and Skye Becker-Yamakwa to talk about Artist Co-op Galleries, Art Collectives, and Art Leagues. They explain the pros and cons of each organization and what their experiences have been. The episode ends with a lively discussion about Glenn Beck’s new career as a fine artist.

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/

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This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a thoughtful and in depth conversation with the very talented and creative Kelly Tunstall. Kelly discusses her magical experiences being an artist in residence at the de Young Museum with her incredibly talented and creative husband, Ferris Plock. She also shares her adventure creating an exciting mural with POW! WOW! in Hawaii, and so much more. Get ready to be inspired and listen to the artist, Kelly Tunstall.

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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Are creatives underpaid in our society? Are we undervalued? Have you ever been
asked to make art for exposure only? Join Catherine Moore and Skye
Becker-Yamakawa as they delve into this sticky topic. The episode ends with an
entertaining story about an artist who took the money and ran.

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 opens the episode with her wonderful co host, Catherine
Moore and segues into an amazing interview with The Tracy Piper. Tracy tells us about her circus performing life, winning a reality TV show, and so much more. 

Join us and get inspired by Tracy’s talent, energy and prolific art career.

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 talk about some of their favorite art
supplies. They go over papers, pencils, linen, brushes, as well as apps. The episode ends with
a lively discussion about the real Margaret Wise Brown who created the beloved Goodnight
Moon.

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/