Today we're off to Israel with Ed as he discusses with Paul and Joanne how Jerusalem was a true artistic and spiritual source of inspiration. The people, the lively streets and fascinating neighbourhoods, the variety of religion and the complexity of the situation... it was an unforgettable experience.

How does the expansion of the Ygartua clan affect Paul and Joanne's lifestyle and chosen path in the art world? Join Ed Hoskin today as they discuss tackling parenthood while continuing to pursue their artistic ventures around Europe in the late 70s.

In today's podcast, Ed talks to Paul and Joanne about how the discovery of the inspirational photographs of the Natives of North America by the famous American photographer Edward Curtis, drives Paul's art towards a new chapter. One of the most influential periods in his career begins here in 1975.

Join our fabulous host Ed, as he follows Paul and Joanne around Spain and France on the second part of their journey through Europe in their transformed utility van. A new and important direction in Paul's artwork emerges in Spain in 1973. Selling to many galleries, including in Greece, Miami and back in Vancouver, he has more freedom to paint on the side and experiments with a new style that he calls Celestialism.

Lots of fun to be had today with Ed! In their transformed British utility van, Paul and Joanne head to Greece through Albania. Their first destination is Corfu, where Paul immediately finds work with 3 local galleries. Painting and living out of their van, they had a pretty amazing life!

Once again, our awesome host Ed takes us on some new Ygartua adventures as they head South to Mexico. Go back in time to 1970s Mexico with Paul and Joanne as they recount their exciting time discovering a new country and living in Acapulco while continuing to paint daily.

We're back in Vancouver during the winter of 1970, as Ed talks to Paul and Joanne about their first gallery opened with Joanne's father William Davey in Kitsilano. The Apollo gallery was a success from the start and became a steady income stream for the years to come as they continued their travels

In this episode, Ed Hoskin chats with Paul and Joanne about their journey hitch-hiking through Europe in their early 20s, finding jobs in England, Spain and Germany, as well as Paul's true beginnings making a living as an artist.

Paul and Joanne join Ed to discuss how they met in Vancouver in 1966, how Joanne and her Father encouraged Paul to start painting and how he started selling his work in the street for the first time. After one year in Vancouver, they set off for their first European adventure together.

Join our host Ed Hoskin as he talks to Joanne Ygartua, wife of Canadian artist Paul Ygartua, about her childhood in Vancouver in the 1960s, her family origins, as well as her path to becoming the art promoter she is today.