Talking to Artists

By Kate Taylor Art

Talking to Artists is a weekly casual conversation where artists share their inspirations, process, challenges and business ideas to give art lovers and aspiring artists a peek behind the curtain. You... more

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The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

Talking to Artists episodes:

November 26, 2020 With Photographer Lori Ryerson (Episode 28)
Synopsis:
We had a lively chat about Lori's inspiration as a "generalist" photographer. She shared her incredible photo adventures to locations such as Antarctica, the Moab Desert and now, during Covid, her neighborourhood. She also talked about her involvement with Nature First and the responsibility of photographers to preserve and care for the places they shoot.

Artist Statement:
"I seek out little mysteries in mundane, daily occurrences, and looks for echoes left behind in urban and ancient landscapes. In an increasingly noisy universe, I use my photography to create a balm of silence in a quiet corner.

Sixteen years of studying flying trapeze in the Toronto cirque community changed my perspective on the world. A lifelong exposure to Japanese culture gave me an appreciation for fine details, and how negative spaces contribute to the tale.

My camera has become both my brush and my pen, allowing me to tell the stories I find in my viewfinder."
To see more of Lori's work, please visit:
· Instagram
· Facebook
· Website
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52min
November 19, 2020 With "2 Gallery" Owner Jim Turner (Episode 27)
Synopsis:
Was so wonderful to catch up with Jim Turner of 2 Gallery. He talked about his long-term plan and the steps required to see his dream of retiring in Prince Edward County and starting a contemporary gallery. Jim gave us a curated tour of the gallery's current show.

About the Gallery:
A contemporary fine art gallery, and not-to-be-missed destination in the dynamic arts scene found in Prince Edward County, Ontario. The gallery features Canadian fine art from national, regional and local artists producing work across a wide-range of styles and media including painting, drawing, prints, fine art photography, mixed-media, sculpture, and glass. We also offer Additional Works, a selection of historical art and secondary-market works by well-known Canadian artists.
To see more of the gallery and represented artists, please visit:
· Instagram
· Facebook
· Website
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44min
November 12, 2020 With Photographer Michael Sachter (Episode 26)
Synopsis:
A heartfelt conversation about using your art platform as a way to bring about social change. A Conversation with Myself is an interactive environment that tackles mental health and the Shelter project opens discussions about homelessness. His goal with the Canadian Gratitude Flag is to support and send appreciation to Frontline workers during Covid.

Artist Statement:
"The world is filled with wonder and it's often either right in front of us... discoverable in abstract shapes, lines, shadows, vivid colours and geometric patterns that are both man and nature-made... or found in the stark and subtle beauty of people and places.

Coaxing light, media and materials to provoke emotional responses, conversations and engage the public with my photography and art is my aim and my reward.”
To see more of Michael's work, please visit:
· Instagram
· A Conversation with Myself
· Facebook
· Website
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35min
November 05, 2020 With Painter Eleanor Lowden (Episode 25)
Synopsis:
We had a great chat about finding our voice as an artist - how to push boundaries that are healthy and when to say no. Eleanor shared her progress from watercolor artist to bright fun acrylics. We reminisced about being graduates from @westernuniversity and the transition to selling online.

Artist Statement:
“My work is an interpretation of life from a happy point of view. My style plays with patterns and repetition of forms. My main sources of inspiration are crowds of people, umbrellas, trees, polka dots, mass cultural objects, candy and most recently, spring flowers. Through these differing subjects, I am continually exploring unique compositions while creating bright, luminous paintings built up through many layers of acrylic paint.”

To see more of Eleanor's work, please visit:
· Instagram
· Facebook
· Website
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53min
October 29, 2020 With Multimedia Photography Artist Morgan Jones (Episode 24)
Synopsis:
In addition to talking about Morgan's profess and inspirations, we chatted about transitioning from a corporate job to an artist's life, working on large projects, about the inspiration that comes from mistakes and trial and error and, of course, his gnomes!

About the Artist:
Morgan Jones is a mixed media artist, living and working in Toronto. Self-described as an artist driven by the casual observation of the people and life around him.

He is inspired by the casual observation of the people and life around him; his work is constantly evolving, guided by his tendency toward patience, observation, perseverance.

Continually looking to incorporate new ideas and mediums Jones follows a multi-step process when creating his artwork. With a keen eye for texture, design and composition, coupled with a whimsical flare, Jones creates works that are aesthetically engaging while also evoking a visceral response in the viewer

To see more of Morgan's work, please visit:
· Instagram
· Facebook
· Website
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50min
October 22, 2020 With Minimalist Encaustic Artist Sue McNenly (Episode 23)
Synopsis:
We had an engaged conversation (sorry about the tech challenges) about how we approach our art practice and the drive to constantly improve our technical skills. Sue has a complete idea in her head before she starts creating - a very different process than how I work and so interesting. We talked about white space and calming art with a quirk of humour. And we chatted about the benefits of outsourcing parts of your business to professionals vs trying to do everything yourself.

About the Artist:
Suzanne ( or Sue but never Susan) translates expansive feelings into tangible form using wax and precious metals. Silver and gold fabricated frames hold miniature gouache paintings to reflect the details of our lives that we carry with us. Layers of painted and fused encaustic medium form an ethereal base in which to tether these elements. Sketches and line work connect the two and tell the story of the myriad experiences that combine to make up our unique, individual worlds. The end results are minimalist pieces that belie their complicated origins, drawing the viewer in and creating a feeling of calm wonder.

To see more of Sue's work, please visit:
· Instagram
· Website
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42min
October 15, 2020 With Encaustic Artist Kari Serrao (Episode 22)
Synopsis:
We had fabulous conversation about how your physical location and emotional state during Covid makes an impact on subject matter and colour palette. We talked about taking risks and how discomfort can lead to growth as an artist. And we talked about the need to work hard, every day to continue to improve your art practice.

About the Artist:
Born into a somewhat nomadic family, Kari grew up in the Caribbean where she was exposed to many different avenues of creativity, she then moved to Toronto where she studied Fine Art at The Ontario College of Art (1987-1991) the final year of which was spent in an off campus program in Florence Italy. Since graduating in 1991 Kari has pursued various creative outlets including Ceramic Arts, Decorative Painting and most recently Encaustic Painting.

She currently lives and works in France!

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Art website: www.KariSerrao.com
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44min
October 08, 2020 With "Artists in Canada" Founder Paul Constable (Episode 21)
Synopsis:We had an wonderful conversation about Paul's art and his political inspiration around roadkill and oil spills and the impact on the Saskatchewan environment. Also had a critical conversation about the need for artists to save and invest for the future through pension plans and some financial planning.
About Artists in Canada:
In 2000, I started artistsincanada.com to create a free to use platform for Canadian artists to reach out using their websites in the directory. We have helped sponsor art fairs such as ArtNow in Saskatchewan and Art Vancouver, plus numerous other smaller art events.

The theory of the site is to create a large body of Canadian artists that the search engines like to visit. They index what is posted and our 1.5 million views per month are shared with those listed. We even let artists post their social media links, so people can find them different ways. This is traffic artists would not normally get eg, via their social media. They are searched by ‘Canadian Art/ Artist/ painter etc at the top of the engines pages.
For more information about Artists in Canada, please check out:
Instagram
Facebook
Website
LinkedIn
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49min
October 01, 2020 With Gallery Representative Nora House (Episode 20)
Synopsis:
We covered soooo much in a short time...we discussed strategies for artists to use to approach and partner with galleries, how to create prints of your work, creating for art consultants vs individual clients, and how collectors or art lovers can work with the gallery virtually.
About PI Fine Arts:
"We’re one of the largest vertically integrated art companies in North America, specializing in art, custom wallcovering, mirrors and alternative wall décor. We manage every step within the art development and supply chain process - from art consulting to publishing and manufacturing. We’ll work with you on creating concepts for your project, collaborating with you on customized fine art options that reflect your project’s vision and budget. We work directly with artists, and have the publishing rights to thousands of images, offering a high degree of innovation and customization. We manufacture in-house, which allows us to offer accessible prices, shorter lead times and uncompromised quality.

For over 40 years, we’ve created artwork for hotels, commercial, healthcare and residential spaces.
For more information about PI Fine Arts, please check out:
Instagram
Facebook
Website
LinkedIn
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39min
September 24, 2020 With Painter Vicki Carruthers (Episode 19)
Synopsis:
We had a sparkly conversation about Artist residencies, collaborations and taking your art business to the next level by offering high quality prints.
Artist Statement:
"Love, life and shapes found in nature are my immediate inspiration. The whimsy and delight and colour of the natural world as expressed by The Group of Seven, Ted Harrison, and Norval Morrisseau have remained an inspiration for me since I began painting.

My paintings BURST with BOLD, VIBRANT colour , STYLIZED shapes are full of energy and joy. My black outlines create the energy the shapes describe the story and as I finish each piece I am in “awe” of having done it.

I hope to leave this world a little brighter than it was."

“Colour was not given to us in order that we should imitate nature, it was given to us so that we can express our emotions” Henri Matisse
For more information about Vicki's work, please check out:
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48min

FAQs about Talking to Artists:

How many episodes does Talking to Artists have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.