By Kate Taylor Art
The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.
Synopsis: James talked about the importance of planning and long term planning in a business practice. He shared his inspiration behind his maps - an homage to the iconic Canadian landscape as well as the culture and people who make up this country. He shared the strategy behind creating hand embellished prints and the ability to make art more accessible to more people. We laughed as we talked about his rapid rise to TikTok stardom. We ran out of time so....will do part 2 in a few months!
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Synopsis: Michael shared his fascinating journey from professional hockey player to artist...the challenge of leaving one love to pursue another and the loss of community. He talked about masculinity and about channeling this as a way to communicate feelings and emotions. He creates dynamic, bold and energetic paintings that capture these emotions perfectly.
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Synopsis: Joanne shared tips for collectors and art lovers in this episode. She recommended taking your time and doing the research, including meeting the artist before buying what you love. She recommended exploring work by black and Indigenous artists and the trend towards calming art. She talked about the trend of corporations to sell vs buy art and the huge trend towards buying art online.
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Synopsis: Court talked about her art and how it helped her process the sudden death of her father. We talked about the importance of getting into the right head space to create. She also shared her thoughts about no short cuts....you have to put the hard work into social media and the business of art to be successful. We chatted about Art and Found Day (Mar 12) - its inspiration and impact.
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Synopsis: Expat Denise talked about goodbyes and how important it is to surround yourself with art that captures those happy memories. We talked about times and places left behind and the challenges of moving to a new country; working to understand the cultural rules and language. We talked about using images that are not from your own culture and how this can be used to celebrate our connection to all people. Denise has just been asked to participate in an online show to combat Asian hate - check her profile for details.
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Synopsis: Richard talked about how his work is inspired by relationships - between each other and us and our surroundings. He talked about his transition from wood and clay to steel. We shared a love of mobiles and the tech challenges to make them work. We discussed the importance of having a business plan - understanding the operations of a business and the nurturing of collectors.
Synopsis: James shared his inspiration behind his kinetic, joyful Prayer Machines. He talked the role of God in his journey - moving from teacher to full-time artist. He shared a bit about his process and the role of storytelling in his work.
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Synopsis: Ramona talked about how a Bic pen became her signature "tool". She talked about her interest in opposites - old/new, traditional/unconventional and past/present. Ramona shared her inspirations behind her "famous people" portraits....understanding their thoughts and beliefs before they were famous. We talked about hard lessons and how this can often lead to a breakthrough.
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Synopsis: Steve, a colour blind painter, shared his journey from first picking up a paintbrush during Covid to promoting and selling his art today. How his passion for military history informed his work and why he chose to combine these 2 interests. As a consultant, Steve shared his insights on the use of LinkedIn to promote his work.
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The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.