In this week's episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Fiona Verity, a UK born, but Australian-based artist and co-host of the Art Wank podcast. Fiona discusses her return to art school after a decade of being a practicing artist, seeking to fill gaps in her creative practice, art history and academic writing. We discuss how Fiona is finding value in the immersive and collaborative environment at the National Art School in Sydney, where she majors in printmaking. 

We talk about her appreciation of peers, reserach, criticism and the opportunity to engage deeply with her art. She describes how art school has provided her with the time and space to think, and develop her practice without the pressure of commercial success.

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Mentioned in this episode

• Interview with Willy Russo
• National Art School
• Debbie Mackinnon - Mentioned as a mentor for Fiona.
• Judith White - Mentioned as a mentor for Fiona at the Willoughby Arts Centre.
• Mary Cassatt - American painter and printmaker
• Katie Hessell - UK writer, author of The Story of Art Without Men

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This week Australian artist Chilu and I discuss artistic voice. We explore how Chilu shifted towards discovering her artistic voice by experimenting with different styles, and how she evolved and grew with her personal narrative, symbolising both joy and hardship. The conversation reveals how significant life events, like her son's hospitalisation, inspired her to create art with a purpose, aiming to donate proceeds to the NICU unit at the Sydney Children’s Hospital. 

You can find Chilu here

The donations page for The Heart Centre for children that Chilu supports through her work can be found here  

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Mentioned in this episode

• Sydney Children's Hospital Westmead
• Frocktober
• Josefia Lemon Fine Art
• Willy Russo
• Lisa Congdon
• Ovarian Cancer foundation
• Beach Boys Documentary

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In this episode I talk to New Zealand artist Fleur Woods about her artistic voice. We discuss her journey and influences, and the all the experimentation it took to refine and continually progress it. We explored the ideas that reoccur in her work and life such as a deep connection to nature. We chat about how teaching and collaborating are integral to her practice, as they allow her to connect with others and continuously experiment and evolve. I love how Fleur embraces the idea that creativity is a force for well-being and encourages others to explore their genuine interests.

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Mentioned in this episode

• ‘The Untamed Thread’ by Fleur Woods 
• Fleur’s Art mentor : Rosie Coaches
• Creative Matters interview with Fleur 
• Ceramic artist Formantics
• Fleurwoodsart.com
• Fleurwoodsart facebook
• Fleurs Course Joyful embroidery

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In this final episode of Season 1, I'm talking with Madeleine Simson, Johnny K, Emily Raubenheimer and Willy Russo about style.

I loved hearing the similarities, differences and threads that carried across all these interviews and in a way, these short segments at the end of this season capture what I wanted to do with this show as a whole, the show a diversity of opinion, because sometimes the lessons that you learn in your first 10 months creating art are as important and game changing as those that you learn 10 years in.

Thank you so much to all of the guests from this season, and thank you to all the listeners too!! I've loved making this and it means the world to me that you are all enjoying it too.

see you soon for season 2!

xJB

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Mentioned in this pod

Madeleine mentioned author David Sedaris

Johnny K mentioned William Robinson: The Transfigured Landscape

The ABC Interview Willy mentioned here : The Value of Art

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I wanted to finish off season 1 with something special, and when I put a q&a up on the podcast instagram, more then half of the questions were about style. I've asked all the guests from season one to come on and give their thoughts, and most of them have agreed which is fabulous. So I'm going to split this up into 2-3 episodes that I'll release over the next 2 weeks.

This week, I'm talking to Hannah Jensen Fox, Jen Sievers and Carla Grace about style, how they see it in their work, how it evolves and changes and much more!

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This episode I’m talking to Australian artist Emily Raubenheimer about pricing. Emily shares insights into her pricing strategies, emphasizing the importance of trial and error, considering market factors, and adjusting prices based on time, materials, and additional costs like packing and shipping. She also highlights the significance of maintaining consistent pricing across different sales platforms and balancing quick-selling, lower-cost items with more expensive, time-intensive works.

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This episode I talk to Peter Aitken from Wentworth Galleries about pricing artworks. We delve into the complexities of pricing art, highlighting the need to balance market demands and the perceived value of the work. Peter explains the strategy of "proving the market" by gradually increasing prices and ensuring consistent sales. We also discuss some of the differences in pricing approaches between galleries and artists, the role that context, experience, and audience play in determining the price of artworks.

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In this episode I talk to Madeline Simson, a Melbourne-based artist specialising in acrylic still lifes featuring citrus fruits, table spreads, and Australian birds. Madeline shares her recent transition from a career in illustration and graphic design to becoming a full-time artist. We discussed the  the importance of having a supportive network of friends and family and Maddy talked about the steps she took to get to this point including creating bodies of work and organising her own art shows, which boosted her confidence and exposure. I love that Maddy has a plan to keep exploring and growing her work, and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring for her!

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This episode I discuss the challenges and upsides of making art your full time career with Australian landscape Artist Johnny K. We delved into the realities of transitioning from a secure corporate job to becoming a full-time artist. Johnny shared his journey discussing aspects like goal setting and financial planning and the role they played in the move, as well as the importance of being able to talk things through with friends, peers and gallery advisors. I really appreciated Johnny talking about the struggles he faced early on in his career and the way he is able to see these as beneficial, contributing to his growth and the appreciation for his success. 

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This episode I’m talking with Jen Sievers about prints. I thought Jen would be an absolute font of knowledge on this topic because she is a NZ based artist who has recently launched a course on prints, and she has also successfully been selling her own for years in Aus and NZ. We chat about some of the challenges and benefits as well as some of the practical aspects like scanning and choosing reliable printing partners. We discuss the (maybe outdated) notion that prints will devalue originals and Jen counters with some great points about how having prints can help an artist remain accessible to a wider audience while help to build demand and visibility. 

You can find Jen here and some information on her artist resources like her print course here!

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