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109: Finding Beauty in Brokenness with Nathan Terborg

In this conversation, Nathan Terborg discusses his journey as an artist and the importance of family support. He shares how his children find his work cool and how creating with them is a rewarding experience. Nathan also talks about his use of fire and heat in his art, finding beauty in imperfections, and the value of experimentation. He emphasizes the need to overcome self-censorship and encourages artists to try new materials and techniques. Nathan also discusses the power of video in promoting art and the importance of finding time for creativity. In this conversation, Nathan Terborg shares insights on the importance of divorcing oneself from engaging with other people's opinions, especially imaginary ones. He emphasizes the value of embracing one's own creative space and allowing it to drive the work. Etchr class Museum of Nature (Urban Sketcher Outing) Chickadee sketch (Etchr Drawing Course) Frogs with markers Clubhouse Resin “On Writing” byStephen King Bernzomtaic propane Dremel Angle grinder Orbital sander Wabi-sabi Jerry Saltz “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin “Catching the Big Fish” by David Lynch “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield “An Immense World” by Ed Yong “Just Make Art” podcast Nathan Terborg and Ty Nathan Clark “That Which Remains” show at Another gallery in Denver ===== How to reach Nathan Terborg ===== Website nathanterborg.com Instagram@nathanterborg ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm You can find my newsletter and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2024-02-20•1hr 36mins

109: Finding Beauty in Brokenness with Nathan Terborg

In this conversation, Nathan Terborg discusses his journey as an artist and the importance of family support. He shares how his children find his work cool and how creating with them is a rewarding experience. Nathan also talks about his use of fire and heat in his art, finding beauty in imperfections, and the value of experimentation. He emphasizes the need to overcome self-censorship and encourages artists to try new materials and techniques. Nathan also discusses the power of video in promoting art and the importance of finding time for creativity. In this conversation, Nathan Terborg shares insights on the importance of divorcing oneself from engaging with other people's opinions, especially imaginary ones. He emphasizes the value of embracing one's own creative space and allowing it to drive the work. Etchr class Museum of Nature (Urban Sketcher Outing) Chickadee sketch (Etchr Drawing Course) Frogs with markers Clubhouse Resin “On Writing” byStephen King Bernzomtaic propane Dremel Angle grinder Orbital sander Wabi-sabi Jerry Saltz “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin “Catching the Big Fish” by David Lynch “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield “An Immense World” by Ed Yong “Just Make Art” podcast Nathan Terborg and Ty Nathan Clark “That Which Remains” show at Another gallery in Denver ===== How to reach Nathan Terborg ===== Website nathanterborg.com Instagram@nathanterborg ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm You can find my newsletter and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2024-02-20•1hr 36mins

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108: Golden Visions: Anna Gibbs on Nature and Gold Leaf Artistry

Anna Gibbs discusses her journey as an artist, including her upbringing in a creative household, her academic pursuits, and her eventual gravitation towards art. She delves into the balance between her artistic inclinations and her academic interests, leading her to study philosophy, politics, and economics at university while nurturing her passion for art. The conversation also touches on the intersection of philosophy and art in her life, her experience with mental health, and her transition to a career as a full-time artist. Anna's move to New Zealand and her exploration of oil painting are highlighted, along with her approach to digital art. The discussion also addresses the challenges of pursuing art professionally, including the role of social media and the need for validation in the artist's journey. Anna’s About page Kant Aesthetics and Teleology Immanuel Kant (Wikipedia) Golden GAC 100 Gilding Copper patina Viridian green DaVinci micro nova Liquin Golden Archival Mineral Acrylic Varnish (gloss) Tui Kereru Kakapo Heron Blind contour drawing ===== How to reach Anna Gibbs ===== Website annagibbsart.com Instagram@annagibbsart ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== You can find my newsletter and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-12-11•2hr 6mins

108: Golden Visions: Anna Gibbs on Nature and Gold Leaf Artistry

Anna Gibbs discusses her journey as an artist, including her upbringing in a creative household, her academic pursuits, and her eventual gravitation towards art. She delves into the balance between her artistic inclinations and her academic interests, leading her to study philosophy, politics, and economics at university while nurturing her passion for art. The conversation also touches on the intersection of philosophy and art in her life, her experience with mental health, and her transition to a career as a full-time artist. Anna's move to New Zealand and her exploration of oil painting are highlighted, along with her approach to digital art. The discussion also addresses the challenges of pursuing art professionally, including the role of social media and the need for validation in the artist's journey. Anna’s About page Kant Aesthetics and Teleology Immanuel Kant (Wikipedia) Golden GAC 100 Gilding Copper patina Viridian green DaVinci micro nova Liquin Golden Archival Mineral Acrylic Varnish (gloss) Tui Kereru Kakapo Heron Blind contour drawing ===== How to reach Anna Gibbs ===== Website annagibbsart.com Instagram@annagibbsart ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== You can find my newsletter and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-12-11•2hr 6mins

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107: One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration, and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist, and Professor

Today, we're joined by the incredibly talented Ryan Claytor, a master in the realms of comics, illustration, and design. With a career spanning over two decades, Ryan brings a unique blend of storytelling and artistic skill to the table. In this episode, we'll dive into his latest endeavor, 'One Bite at a Time,' an extraordinary Kickstarter book that showcases not just his art, but the intricate processes behind it. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the creative journey and insights of Ryan Claytor, an artist who truly brings his visions to life, one bite at a time. Mike on YouTube Substack Onebiteatatimebook.com Sergio Aragones Spider-Man PR24 - 45 record Draco story Spiderman toilet paper story Ang Lee Dave Sharpe Joe Kubert School of Cartooning Fernando Ruiz Scott McCloud Emil Ferris Seth Ferrite Coin Up Carnival Book Pinball Pete’s Arcade (Michigan) Wayne Neyens (pinball designer) Gottlieib pinball Chicago Coin Mr Jones Watches Clip Studio Prismacolor fixed width pen Elephanteater.com Mister Rogers Mister Rogers and Congress Mr. Dressup Royal Canadian Mint Anna Bucciarelli on Drawing Inspiration ===== How to reach Ryan Claytor ===== Instagram @coinupcarnival Website ElephantEater, OneBiteattimebook.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== You can find and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-11-20•1hr 56mins

107: One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration, and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist, and Professor

Today, we're joined by the incredibly talented Ryan Claytor, a master in the realms of comics, illustration, and design. With a career spanning over two decades, Ryan brings a unique blend of storytelling and artistic skill to the table. In this episode, we'll dive into his latest endeavor, 'One Bite at a Time,' an extraordinary Kickstarter book that showcases not just his art, but the intricate processes behind it. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the creative journey and insights of Ryan Claytor, an artist who truly brings his visions to life, one bite at a time. Mike on YouTube Substack Onebiteatatimebook.com Sergio Aragones Spider-Man PR24 - 45 record Draco story Spiderman toilet paper story Ang Lee Dave Sharpe Joe Kubert School of Cartooning Fernando Ruiz Scott McCloud Emil Ferris Seth Ferrite Coin Up Carnival Book Pinball Pete’s Arcade (Michigan) Wayne Neyens (pinball designer) Gottlieib pinball Chicago Coin Mr Jones Watches Clip Studio Prismacolor fixed width pen Elephanteater.com Mister Rogers Mister Rogers and Congress Mr. Dressup Royal Canadian Mint Anna Bucciarelli on Drawing Inspiration ===== How to reach Ryan Claytor ===== Instagram @coinupcarnival Website ElephantEater, OneBiteattimebook.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== You can find and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-11-20•1hr 56mins

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106: Drawn Together, Natural Pigments and the Many Faces of Dylan Sara

In this episode of Drawing Inspiration, I sit down with the talented Dylan Sara, whose passion for portraiture breathes new life into the art form. We delve into his artistic roots, tracing back to childhood drawings at the kitchen table, and follow his journey through the challenges of architecture school to his inspiring travels in Europe. Dylan's dedication to his craft is evident as we discuss his return to art, focusing on the human face's intricate beauty and the stories each portrait tells. Join us as we uncover the depth and dedication behind Dylan's portraiture and his unique approach to combining traditional techniques with modern technology. Subscribe to Mike’s Newsletter Etchr Course Mike’s YouTube Alex Ross Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas Beekeeping Saturn returns Rebecca Gay - Illustration Master Class Sktchy Art School The Organic Artist (book) Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking (book) Shaggy mane ink cap Patreon (Dylan Sara) Youtube (Drawn Together is co-hosted with Shannon Hagen @djparrotscarrots) The Creative Act - Rick Rubin and ===== How to reach Dylan Sara ===== Instagram (@dylansara) Patreon (Dylan Sara) Youtube (Dylan Sara) Website ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== You can find and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-11-04•1hr 55mins

106: Drawn Together, Natural Pigments and the Many Faces of Dylan Sara

In this episode of Drawing Inspiration, I sit down with the talented Dylan Sara, whose passion for portraiture breathes new life into the art form. We delve into his artistic roots, tracing back to childhood drawings at the kitchen table, and follow his journey through the challenges of architecture school to his inspiring travels in Europe. Dylan's dedication to his craft is evident as we discuss his return to art, focusing on the human face's intricate beauty and the stories each portrait tells. Join us as we uncover the depth and dedication behind Dylan's portraiture and his unique approach to combining traditional techniques with modern technology. Subscribe to Mike’s Newsletter Etchr Course Mike’s YouTube Alex Ross Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas Beekeeping Saturn returns Rebecca Gay - Illustration Master Class Sktchy Art School The Organic Artist (book) Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking (book) Shaggy mane ink cap Patreon (Dylan Sara) Youtube (Drawn Together is co-hosted with Shannon Hagen @djparrotscarrots) The Creative Act - Rick Rubin and ===== How to reach Dylan Sara ===== Instagram (@dylansara) Patreon (Dylan Sara) Youtube (Dylan Sara) Website ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com YouTube Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== You can find and support me on Substack Buy Me a Coffee if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-11-04•1hr 55mins

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105: Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior

Mike reflects on his class from Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and upcoming changes. Shelley Prior joins the podcast to talk about her love affair with watercolour. It has led her to develop a highly realistic style, capturing everything from birds and wildlife to portraits, still life, and breathtaking landscapes. But that's not all; she is also an active instructor who's been imparting her knowledge in workshops in Canada and occasionally in the U.S.. What stands out when you look at Shelley's work is the play of light. She believes that light is the 'life of the painting,' a philosophy that shines through every piece she creates. Shelley's work perfectly exemplifies how meticulous planning, quality materials, and an endless love for experimentation can lead to stunning artistry. Subscribe to Mike’s Newsletter Wild Wonder Conference Etchr Course Robert Bateman interview Sarah Mckendry interview ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) Ripley’s Aquarium Canada Point Pelee National Park Monarch butterflies Wagon wheel piece Glass image Hummingbird Arches paper Gator board Jono Dry wetting paper (YouTube) Winsor & Newton Daniel Smith Holbein Da Vinci Paint Co. Shelley’s materials YouTube (ShelleyPriorFineArt) Dundas Valley School of Art Art Gallery of Burlington Zoom workshops Hazel Soan Interview ===== How to reach Shelley Prior ===== Website shelleypriorart.com YouTube (ShelleyPriorFineArt) @shelleypriorfineart on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Become a patron of the show Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-09-25•1hr 33mins

105: Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior

Mike reflects on his class from Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and upcoming changes. Shelley Prior joins the podcast to talk about her love affair with watercolour. It has led her to develop a highly realistic style, capturing everything from birds and wildlife to portraits, still life, and breathtaking landscapes. But that's not all; she is also an active instructor who's been imparting her knowledge in workshops in Canada and occasionally in the U.S.. What stands out when you look at Shelley's work is the play of light. She believes that light is the 'life of the painting,' a philosophy that shines through every piece she creates. Shelley's work perfectly exemplifies how meticulous planning, quality materials, and an endless love for experimentation can lead to stunning artistry. Subscribe to Mike’s Newsletter Wild Wonder Conference Etchr Course Robert Bateman interview Sarah Mckendry interview ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) Ripley’s Aquarium Canada Point Pelee National Park Monarch butterflies Wagon wheel piece Glass image Hummingbird Arches paper Gator board Jono Dry wetting paper (YouTube) Winsor & Newton Daniel Smith Holbein Da Vinci Paint Co. Shelley’s materials YouTube (ShelleyPriorFineArt) Dundas Valley School of Art Art Gallery of Burlington Zoom workshops Hazel Soan Interview ===== How to reach Shelley Prior ===== Website shelleypriorart.com YouTube (ShelleyPriorFineArt) @shelleypriorfineart on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Become a patron of the show Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-09-25•1hr 33mins

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104: Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi’s Artistic Pilgrimage

Mike returns to the podcast after some time away, prepping for his presentation at Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and his new Etchr Drawing Course. Alena Gastaldi joins the podcast to discuss her journey from architecture in Russia to drawing and urban sketching worldwide. Her homework is something that will most certainly challenge you. Wild Wonder Conference 2023 Mike’s Courses on Etchr Tom and Jerry Saint Petersburg University of the Arts London Urbanskerchers Koh Samui Thailand Roald Dahl J.R.R. Tolkien Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Foundation Series (Isaac Asimov) Foundation on AppleTV The Expanse Lamy Pens Platinum Carbon Ink Koval Sketchbooks (pro series) Jane Blundell Jeanne Dobie Making Color Sing (Jeanne Cobie) Pentel Water brush Holbein brushes Posca marker Henri Matisse ===== How to reach Alena Gastaldi ===== AlenaGastaldi.art Patreon @alenagastaldi on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-09-12•2hr 9mins

104: Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi’s Artistic Pilgrimage

Mike returns to the podcast after some time away, prepping for his presentation at Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and his new Etchr Drawing Course. Alena Gastaldi joins the podcast to discuss her journey from architecture in Russia to drawing and urban sketching worldwide. Her homework is something that will most certainly challenge you. Wild Wonder Conference 2023 Mike’s Courses on Etchr Tom and Jerry Saint Petersburg University of the Arts London Urbanskerchers Koh Samui Thailand Roald Dahl J.R.R. Tolkien Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Foundation Series (Isaac Asimov) Foundation on AppleTV The Expanse Lamy Pens Platinum Carbon Ink Koval Sketchbooks (pro series) Jane Blundell Jeanne Dobie Making Color Sing (Jeanne Cobie) Pentel Water brush Holbein brushes Posca marker Henri Matisse ===== How to reach Alena Gastaldi ===== AlenaGastaldi.art Patreon @alenagastaldi on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-09-12•2hr 9mins

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103: Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create

Mike talks about a few upcoming events, some art pieces, and his plans for the summer. No summer homework! The podcast will be back in late August for episode 104. Etchr YouTube video (blog post) Mike @Etchr Studio Wild Wonder 2023 YouTube Channel (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Horses Water Lily Max Packs Oil set The holder in the show art is a small piece of hardboard and a Stablo easel ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-07-11•20mins

103: Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create

Mike talks about a few upcoming events, some art pieces, and his plans for the summer. No summer homework! The podcast will be back in late August for episode 104. Etchr YouTube video (blog post) Mike @Etchr Studio Wild Wonder 2023 YouTube Channel (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Horses Water Lily Max Packs Oil set The holder in the show art is a small piece of hardboard and a Stablo easel ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-07-11•20mins

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102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson

Mike embraces a new mindset to pull himself out of a slump. He also talks about some recent work and prep for courses and talks. Roseann Hanson joins the podcast to talk about her journey from an early exposure to nature and art to writing and science. She talks about the various cliffs she has encountered and her mindset in moving through life is something we can all learn from. Her homework is a challenge for Mike. Mike’s shoebill stork Decoupage Brenda Star Reporter Johnathan Hanson Southern Arizona Nature Almanac Portal, Arizona Chiricahua Mountains Kenya Maasai Mastodon Sabre-tooth cats Sky Islands, Arizona Toyota Landcruiser Fairbanks, Alaska Raven Rockhounding Turquoise Agate Opal Fire opal Tucson Gem and Mineral Society Lapidary Make it at Market (Britbox) John Muir Laws Shari Blaukopf on Drawing Inspiration White-crowned sparrow Freeform (App store) Rapidographs Platinum Carbon Ink Marc Taro Holmes on Drawing Inspiration Field Arts Walnut ink Prickly Pear ink Fugitive pigments William Turner Around the world in 80 trees Nature Journal Academy Wild Wonder Conference Jo Brown on Drawing Inspiration ( and ) Etchr hot press sketchbook Moleskine sketchbook ===== How to reach Roseann Hanson ===== ExploringOverland.com @roseannhanson on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-06-26•1hr 49mins

102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson

Mike embraces a new mindset to pull himself out of a slump. He also talks about some recent work and prep for courses and talks. Roseann Hanson joins the podcast to talk about her journey from an early exposure to nature and art to writing and science. She talks about the various cliffs she has encountered and her mindset in moving through life is something we can all learn from. Her homework is a challenge for Mike. Mike’s shoebill stork Decoupage Brenda Star Reporter Johnathan Hanson Southern Arizona Nature Almanac Portal, Arizona Chiricahua Mountains Kenya Maasai Mastodon Sabre-tooth cats Sky Islands, Arizona Toyota Landcruiser Fairbanks, Alaska Raven Rockhounding Turquoise Agate Opal Fire opal Tucson Gem and Mineral Society Lapidary Make it at Market (Britbox) John Muir Laws Shari Blaukopf on Drawing Inspiration White-crowned sparrow Freeform (App store) Rapidographs Platinum Carbon Ink Marc Taro Holmes on Drawing Inspiration Field Arts Walnut ink Prickly Pear ink Fugitive pigments William Turner Around the world in 80 trees Nature Journal Academy Wild Wonder Conference Jo Brown on Drawing Inspiration ( and ) Etchr hot press sketchbook Moleskine sketchbook ===== How to reach Roseann Hanson ===== ExploringOverland.com @roseannhanson on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-06-26•1hr 49mins

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101: The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond

Mike speaks to a recent workshop and shares news about upcoming fall events. Marc Taro Holmes joins Mike to share his journey from BFA to concept artist and art direction in the gaming industry. Marc discusses how he got into urban sketching, direct watercolor, and his annual challenges. He also talks about his exploration of oils and maybe a new project to come. His homework will keep you busy ;-) Wild Wonder 2023 - September 13-17 Mike’s workshop at Nature Journaling Week 2023 (replay) Michael Whelan Brom Dungeons and Dragons Boris Vallejo Chris Foss Frank Herbert Forgotten Realms Larry Elmore Brothers Hildebrandt Alberta College of Art and Design Rob McCallum on Drawing Inspiration ( & ) Final Fantasy Game BioWare Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Kenneth Scott ID Software Halo Midjourney DALL-E WildlifeReferences Photoshop beta USK (Urban Sketchers) Worldwide sketch crawl - Enrico Casarosa Pete Scully - fire hydrants Direct Watercolor (Marc Taro Holmes) Rita Sabler Alla prima Captain Tom on Drawing Inspiration () Jeremy Lipking Seven heads human height Cold wax painting Calcium carbonate Velázquez (impasto) Mille-feuille Marc’s watercolor supplies John Singer Sargent 30x30DirectWatercolor NaNoWriMo Uma Kelkar Notan Remington Robinson (altoid tins) Art Toolkit Maria Coryell-Martin on Drawing Inspiration () Liz Steel OneWeek100People Marina Grechanikcomic Montreal Comic Arts Festival ===== How to reach Marc Taro Holmes ===== Citizen Sketcher MarcTaroHolmes.com M.holmes.art on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-06-12•2hr 4mins

101: The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond

Mike speaks to a recent workshop and shares news about upcoming fall events. Marc Taro Holmes joins Mike to share his journey from BFA to concept artist and art direction in the gaming industry. Marc discusses how he got into urban sketching, direct watercolor, and his annual challenges. He also talks about his exploration of oils and maybe a new project to come. His homework will keep you busy ;-) Wild Wonder 2023 - September 13-17 Mike’s workshop at Nature Journaling Week 2023 (replay) Michael Whelan Brom Dungeons and Dragons Boris Vallejo Chris Foss Frank Herbert Forgotten Realms Larry Elmore Brothers Hildebrandt Alberta College of Art and Design Rob McCallum on Drawing Inspiration ( & ) Final Fantasy Game BioWare Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Kenneth Scott ID Software Halo Midjourney DALL-E WildlifeReferences Photoshop beta USK (Urban Sketchers) Worldwide sketch crawl - Enrico Casarosa Pete Scully - fire hydrants Direct Watercolor (Marc Taro Holmes) Rita Sabler Alla prima Captain Tom on Drawing Inspiration () Jeremy Lipking Seven heads human height Cold wax painting Calcium carbonate Velázquez (impasto) Mille-feuille Marc’s watercolor supplies John Singer Sargent 30x30DirectWatercolor NaNoWriMo Uma Kelkar Notan Remington Robinson (altoid tins) Art Toolkit Maria Coryell-Martin on Drawing Inspiration () Liz Steel OneWeek100People Marina Grechanikcomic Montreal Comic Arts Festival ===== How to reach Marc Taro Holmes ===== Citizen Sketcher MarcTaroHolmes.com M.holmes.art on Instagram ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-06-12•2hr 4mins

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100: A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration

Marking a major milestone, Mike revels in the 100th podcast episode by reminiscing over past shows and introducing fresh clips. A special giveaway by Etchr can be found inside the podcast. He graciously shares received audio tributes from fellow creatives, a testament to the podcast's impact. As he reflects on the rich tapestry woven over four years, he also hints at what's next. As for his homework? Expect a little deja vu. Etchr Lab Etchr Studio Etchr Giveaway form International Nature Journaling Week (INJW) Mike’s workshop at INJW Bethan on Drawing Inspiration Mike Sibley Mike Rohde on Drawing Inspiration Melissa Cormier on Drawing Inspiration Marta Witkiewicz on Drawing Inspiration Hazel Soan on Drawing Inspiration Tiff Arment on Drawing Inspiration @girwiththegreatglass (IG) Kathryn Hansen on Drawing Inspiration Zoe Fitchet on Drawing Inspiration Glen Southern on Drawing Inspiration Brad Colbow on Drawing Inspiration Sam Gillett on Drawing Inspiration Lara Call Gastinger on Drawing Inspiration Mesa Schumacher on Drawing Inspiration Marek Badzynski on Drawing Inspiration Christina Wald on Drawing Inspiration Kenneth Kirsch on Drawing Inspiration Eric Romero on Drawing Inspiration Tina Hotchkiss on Drawing Inspiration Brooke Morales @brookenoticed Sasha Motsjonov @soswow42 Maureen Berry @maureenc.berry Karen Houlding @iamchasingbutterflies Rachel Boutin @rachelmgboutin Elisabeth Wellfare @elisabethwellfare Violetta @violsk ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-05-30•1hr 21mins

100: A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration

Marking a major milestone, Mike revels in the 100th podcast episode by reminiscing over past shows and introducing fresh clips. A special giveaway by Etchr can be found inside the podcast. He graciously shares received audio tributes from fellow creatives, a testament to the podcast's impact. As he reflects on the rich tapestry woven over four years, he also hints at what's next. As for his homework? Expect a little deja vu. Etchr Lab Etchr Studio Etchr Giveaway form International Nature Journaling Week (INJW) Mike’s workshop at INJW Bethan on Drawing Inspiration Mike Sibley Mike Rohde on Drawing Inspiration Melissa Cormier on Drawing Inspiration Marta Witkiewicz on Drawing Inspiration Hazel Soan on Drawing Inspiration Tiff Arment on Drawing Inspiration @girwiththegreatglass (IG) Kathryn Hansen on Drawing Inspiration Zoe Fitchet on Drawing Inspiration Glen Southern on Drawing Inspiration Brad Colbow on Drawing Inspiration Sam Gillett on Drawing Inspiration Lara Call Gastinger on Drawing Inspiration Mesa Schumacher on Drawing Inspiration Marek Badzynski on Drawing Inspiration Christina Wald on Drawing Inspiration Kenneth Kirsch on Drawing Inspiration Eric Romero on Drawing Inspiration Tina Hotchkiss on Drawing Inspiration Brooke Morales @brookenoticed Sasha Motsjonov @soswow42 Maureen Berry @maureenc.berry Karen Houlding @iamchasingbutterflies Rachel Boutin @rachelmgboutin Elisabeth Wellfare @elisabethwellfare Violetta @violsk ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-05-30•1hr 21mins

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99: Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry

Mike has had an exciting year developing outside his comfort zone and is nearing the completion of several works. Sarah Mckendry then joins the podcast to discuss her exciting and inspiring art journey. Sarah is a self-taught, internationally recognized oil painter, art educator, and published author who has dedicated 14 years to her craft. Despite not having conventional art credentials, she has carved her successful path in the art world, inspiring artists and art enthusiasts globally. Her work is featured in international publications and is part of private collections worldwide. Beyond creating art, Sarah imparts her skills to thousands of students, nurturing future artists. As a stay-at-home mom to two boys in Edmonton, Alberta, she balances family and career, working from her home studio. Leave a message about the podcast (DrawingInspiration.fm) Bob Dylan (Wikipedia) Neil Young (Wikipedia) Fort McMurray (Wikipedia) Bitumen (Wikipedia) Okanagan (Wikipedia) Sarah’s portfolio Gesso Art Juice Podcast Robert Bateman on Drawing Inspiration () Escoda brushes Escoda brushes on Sarah’s site Winsor & Newton M. Graham Williamsburg Oils Kimberly Brooks on Drawing Inspiration Austin Air purifier IQ Air Sarah Mckendry Classes Skillshare Podia Seth Godin Oil Painting Landscapes Book (Sarah Mckendry) Sarah Mckendry art supplies ===== How to reach Sarah Mckendry ===== Web site - sarahmckendry.ca Instagram - @artistsarahmckendry ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-05-15•2hr 8mins

99: Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry

Mike has had an exciting year developing outside his comfort zone and is nearing the completion of several works. Sarah Mckendry then joins the podcast to discuss her exciting and inspiring art journey. Sarah is a self-taught, internationally recognized oil painter, art educator, and published author who has dedicated 14 years to her craft. Despite not having conventional art credentials, she has carved her successful path in the art world, inspiring artists and art enthusiasts globally. Her work is featured in international publications and is part of private collections worldwide. Beyond creating art, Sarah imparts her skills to thousands of students, nurturing future artists. As a stay-at-home mom to two boys in Edmonton, Alberta, she balances family and career, working from her home studio. Leave a message about the podcast (DrawingInspiration.fm) Bob Dylan (Wikipedia) Neil Young (Wikipedia) Fort McMurray (Wikipedia) Bitumen (Wikipedia) Okanagan (Wikipedia) Sarah’s portfolio Gesso Art Juice Podcast Robert Bateman on Drawing Inspiration () Escoda brushes Escoda brushes on Sarah’s site Winsor & Newton M. Graham Williamsburg Oils Kimberly Brooks on Drawing Inspiration Austin Air purifier IQ Air Sarah Mckendry Classes Skillshare Podia Seth Godin Oil Painting Landscapes Book (Sarah Mckendry) Sarah Mckendry art supplies ===== How to reach Sarah Mckendry ===== Web site - sarahmckendry.ca Instagram - @artistsarahmckendry ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-05-15•2hr 8mins

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98: The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower

Mike has been busy with the road to 100 episodes but found time to create a cute baby sea turtle painting. Stephanie Bower joins the podcast to talk about her journey into urban sketching. Stephanie reveals the devastating event that led to her first travel sketch experience. Of course, they talk about tools, supplies, and her process. Mike and Stephanie go through her new book, “The World of Urban Sketching,” and she highlights some incredible artists who shared their work. Her homework will keep you in line and bring focus. Link for SpeakPipe Bullfrog course at Etchr Studio Tina Hotchkiss Drawing Course and Tina on Drawing Inspiration Drawing Animals in Graphite - Etchr Studio (Fall 2023) Sea turtle painting - Mike Aleksmutated Captain Tom - Drawing Inspiration Episode KRob competition Gabi Campanario Paul Heaston - Drawing Inspiration Steven Reddy (gas meter) Uma Kelkar Sudarman Angir Escoda Perla Escoda brushes Anna Bucciarelli - Drawing Inspiration Episode Winsor & Newton Daniel Smith Golden Paints Winsor Newton Pocket Box 2 mm pencil sharpener 2 mm travel pencil sharpener Marek Badzynski - Drawing Inspiration Episode Sepia Micron pen Lara Call Gastinger - Drawing Inspiration Episode Jenny Zhang Art of urban sketching by Gabriel Campanario The World of Urban Sketching: Celebrating the Evolution by Stephanie Bower Noel Okello William Cordero Dwa Thierry Chebab Jampel Cheda The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Perspective: Easy Techniques for Mastering Perspective Drawing on Location by Stephanie Bower Andrew Wyeth Urban Sketchers Mike Sibley Pentel sign pen ===== How to reach Stephanie Bower ===== The World of Urban Sketching: Celebrating the Evolution StephanieBower.com Drawingperspectives.com Instagram: @stephanieabower Facebook Craftsy courses ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connect...

2023-05-01•1hr 46mins

98: The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower

Mike has been busy with the road to 100 episodes but found time to create a cute baby sea turtle painting. Stephanie Bower joins the podcast to talk about her journey into urban sketching. Stephanie reveals the devastating event that led to her first travel sketch experience. Of course, they talk about tools, supplies, and her process. Mike and Stephanie go through her new book, “The World of Urban Sketching,” and she highlights some incredible artists who shared their work. Her homework will keep you in line and bring focus. Link for SpeakPipe Bullfrog course at Etchr Studio Tina Hotchkiss Drawing Course and Tina on Drawing Inspiration Drawing Animals in Graphite - Etchr Studio (Fall 2023) Sea turtle painting - Mike Aleksmutated Captain Tom - Drawing Inspiration Episode KRob competition Gabi Campanario Paul Heaston - Drawing Inspiration Steven Reddy (gas meter) Uma Kelkar Sudarman Angir Escoda Perla Escoda brushes Anna Bucciarelli - Drawing Inspiration Episode Winsor & Newton Daniel Smith Golden Paints Winsor Newton Pocket Box 2 mm pencil sharpener 2 mm travel pencil sharpener Marek Badzynski - Drawing Inspiration Episode Sepia Micron pen Lara Call Gastinger - Drawing Inspiration Episode Jenny Zhang Art of urban sketching by Gabriel Campanario The World of Urban Sketching: Celebrating the Evolution by Stephanie Bower Noel Okello William Cordero Dwa Thierry Chebab Jampel Cheda The Urban Sketching Handbook Understanding Perspective: Easy Techniques for Mastering Perspective Drawing on Location by Stephanie Bower Andrew Wyeth Urban Sketchers Mike Sibley Pentel sign pen ===== How to reach Stephanie Bower ===== The World of Urban Sketching: Celebrating the Evolution StephanieBower.com Drawingperspectives.com Instagram: @stephanieabower Facebook Craftsy courses ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connect...

2023-05-01•1hr 46mins

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97: Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen

Mike shares a new course coming in the fall and a little ink work. Renowned colored pencil artist Kathryn Hansen then joins Mike to discuss her career. Kathryn's incredible talent for capturing the spirit and beauty of animals, Kathryn has made a name for herself in the art world. Kathryn takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the world of animals and nature, sharing her artistic process and the stories behind her stunning creations. Her homework won’t have you going very far for a subject. Etchr Class in Textures in Depth Arlo in graphite (Mike) Great Blue Heron in ink (Mike) Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Margot Lennartz Cat napping on blanket Strathmore Bristol Pastel Matt by Claire Fontaine Polychromos Luminance and Pablo pencils Prismacolor Zest-it Kum sharpener Carl Angle-5 sharpener Indenting tools Slice Craft Cutter Knife Tombow 4h or 6h pencil Proporational divider Da Vinci Eye app Barred owl work (vellum) Society of Animal Artists Colored Pencil Society of America Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live Tutorials Mike Sibley Robert Bateman on Drawing Inspiration Episode Terry Miler artist Birds in Art - Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum ===== How to reach Kathryn Hansen ===== Facebook - Kathryn Hansen Instagram @kathrynhansenpencildrawings Web - kathrynhansen.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-04-17•1hr 44mins

97: Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen

Mike shares a new course coming in the fall and a little ink work. Renowned colored pencil artist Kathryn Hansen then joins Mike to discuss her career. Kathryn's incredible talent for capturing the spirit and beauty of animals, Kathryn has made a name for herself in the art world. Kathryn takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the world of animals and nature, sharing her artistic process and the stories behind her stunning creations. Her homework won’t have you going very far for a subject. Etchr Class in Textures in Depth Arlo in graphite (Mike) Great Blue Heron in ink (Mike) Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Margot Lennartz Cat napping on blanket Strathmore Bristol Pastel Matt by Claire Fontaine Polychromos Luminance and Pablo pencils Prismacolor Zest-it Kum sharpener Carl Angle-5 sharpener Indenting tools Slice Craft Cutter Knife Tombow 4h or 6h pencil Proporational divider Da Vinci Eye app Barred owl work (vellum) Society of Animal Artists Colored Pencil Society of America Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live Tutorials Mike Sibley Robert Bateman on Drawing Inspiration Episode Terry Miler artist Birds in Art - Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum ===== How to reach Kathryn Hansen ===== Facebook - Kathryn Hansen Instagram @kathrynhansenpencildrawings Web - kathrynhansen.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-04-17•1hr 44mins

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96: The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan

Mike talks about a subject he rarely draws or paints and then practices some urban sketching. Hazel Soan stops by to talk about her new book “Art of the Limited Palette: A Step-By-Step Practical Watercolour Guide.” Hazel shares her start in finding the time and light to create. She shares her passion and knowledge of watercolor, speaking to warm and cool colors, triads, and staining versus granulating colors. Her homework will help you discover something lost or forgotten. Mike’s Drawing Course on Etchr Studio CassyDraws on Etchr Mike’s gear Barn owl Rick the Muse Writers’ Museum sketch Marek Badzinski on Drawing Inspiration - Episode 48 David Hockney Jackson Pollock Mark Rothko The Encyclopedia of Landscape Techniques Heisenberg uncertainty principle Saunders Waterford paper Arches paper Khadi papers SAA Winsor & Newton Schmincke Horses on the beach Man in a turbin Art of the Limited Palette book Hazel’s palette Workshops Ultramarine blue history and lapis lazuli History of Indian Yellow Learn to Paint People Quickly book Learn Watercolor Quickly ===== How to reach Hazel Soan ===== Web site - AllSoanUp.com Instagram - hazelsoan ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-04-03•2hr 3mins

96: The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan

Mike talks about a subject he rarely draws or paints and then practices some urban sketching. Hazel Soan stops by to talk about her new book “Art of the Limited Palette: A Step-By-Step Practical Watercolour Guide.” Hazel shares her start in finding the time and light to create. She shares her passion and knowledge of watercolor, speaking to warm and cool colors, triads, and staining versus granulating colors. Her homework will help you discover something lost or forgotten. Mike’s Drawing Course on Etchr Studio CassyDraws on Etchr Mike’s gear Barn owl Rick the Muse Writers’ Museum sketch Marek Badzinski on Drawing Inspiration - Episode 48 David Hockney Jackson Pollock Mark Rothko The Encyclopedia of Landscape Techniques Heisenberg uncertainty principle Saunders Waterford paper Arches paper Khadi papers SAA Winsor & Newton Schmincke Horses on the beach Man in a turbin Art of the Limited Palette book Hazel’s palette Workshops Ultramarine blue history and lapis lazuli History of Indian Yellow Learn to Paint People Quickly book Learn Watercolor Quickly ===== How to reach Hazel Soan ===== Web site - AllSoanUp.com Instagram - hazelsoan ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-04-03•2hr 3mins

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95: Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad’s Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine

Mike launched his first drawing course and brought some blues into his recent pieces. Mike is then joined by Dr. Marisa Azad, who is an infectious diseases orthopedic physician and researcher at the Ottawa Hospital and a gifted fine artist known for her captivating digital oil paintings. From her early beginnings to her inspiring transition to digital art due to asthma, Dr. Azad's work explores the intersection of art, science, and medicine. As the lead researcher of the groundbreaking ARTICU Project, she seeks to bring hope and peace to those facing loss and bereavement. Etchr course “Textures and Depth with Graphite Pencil Drawing” Submit your audio clip for episode 100 Kingfisher (Mike Hendley) Blue poison dart frog (Mike Hendley) Lynx WIP (Mike Hendley) Vicky Beamish Mayo Clinic The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) Periprosthetic join infection Episode 52: Kimberly Brooks Episode 94: Shari Blaukopf Cintiq tablet Corel Painter Adobe Photoshop Procreate Dr. Marisa Azad ARTICU Hummingbird piece 'For Rose” Published paper in JAMA Dr. Alan Greenspan “Night’s Edge” Smokestack “Nothing to Celebrate” Leonardo da Vinci CBC Story ===== How to reach Dr. Marisa Azad ===== Web site - marisaazad.com Instagram - @marisa.azad ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-03-20•1hr 27mins

95: Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad’s Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine

Mike launched his first drawing course and brought some blues into his recent pieces. Mike is then joined by Dr. Marisa Azad, who is an infectious diseases orthopedic physician and researcher at the Ottawa Hospital and a gifted fine artist known for her captivating digital oil paintings. From her early beginnings to her inspiring transition to digital art due to asthma, Dr. Azad's work explores the intersection of art, science, and medicine. As the lead researcher of the groundbreaking ARTICU Project, she seeks to bring hope and peace to those facing loss and bereavement. Etchr course “Textures and Depth with Graphite Pencil Drawing” Submit your audio clip for episode 100 Kingfisher (Mike Hendley) Blue poison dart frog (Mike Hendley) Lynx WIP (Mike Hendley) Vicky Beamish Mayo Clinic The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) Periprosthetic join infection Episode 52: Kimberly Brooks Episode 94: Shari Blaukopf Cintiq tablet Corel Painter Adobe Photoshop Procreate Dr. Marisa Azad ARTICU Hummingbird piece 'For Rose” Published paper in JAMA Dr. Alan Greenspan “Night’s Edge” Smokestack “Nothing to Celebrate” Leonardo da Vinci CBC Story ===== How to reach Dr. Marisa Azad ===== Web site - marisaazad.com Instagram - @marisa.azad ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-03-20•1hr 27mins

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94: Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf

Mike talks about a new app helping with his art and how you can be part of upcoming episode 100. Mike is then joined by Shari Blaukopf, a Montreal-based painter, teacher, author, and art blogger. Shari is a renowned watercolor artist best known for her urban scenes. Her unique approach to watercolor painting and sketching has earned her a spot as a correspondent for UrbanSketchers.org, co-founder of Urban Sketchers Montreal, and a signature Canadian Society of Painters member in Watercolour. In this episode, we'll dive into Shari's artistic journey from graphic designer to teacher and urban sketcher. We will explore the techniques she uses to create her stunning pieces, her favorite tools, and what she uses as motivation for urban sketching. Be sure to stick around to the end for the homework, which is a mission I think we should all take on. Mike’s newsletter Freeform app Nature Journal Educator Workshop Concordia University Ed Whitney Frank Webb Skip Lawrence Frederick Wong Fibonacci Rule of thirds The Art of Composition Marc Taro Holmes Montreal Urban Sketchers Urbansketchers.org Chateau Laurier Gurney Easel Captain Tom Photo Captain Tom Interview on Drawing Inspiration Hannemuhle sketchbook - A4 (portrait and landscape) Platinum Carbon Desk pen Confucius fountain pen Pitt pens XS and S Platinum carbon ink M.Graham Sennelier Rosemary travel brush (round sable) da Vinci rigger liner Casaneo Pentel water brush Muji store pencil Teachable Remington Robinson (Altoid case oil painter) ===== How to reach Shari Blaukopf ===== Blog Blaukopf Watercolors Instagram - @sharisketcher Learn.sharibalukopf.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ...

2023-03-06•1hr 34mins

94: Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf

Mike talks about a new app helping with his art and how you can be part of upcoming episode 100. Mike is then joined by Shari Blaukopf, a Montreal-based painter, teacher, author, and art blogger. Shari is a renowned watercolor artist best known for her urban scenes. Her unique approach to watercolor painting and sketching has earned her a spot as a correspondent for UrbanSketchers.org, co-founder of Urban Sketchers Montreal, and a signature Canadian Society of Painters member in Watercolour. In this episode, we'll dive into Shari's artistic journey from graphic designer to teacher and urban sketcher. We will explore the techniques she uses to create her stunning pieces, her favorite tools, and what she uses as motivation for urban sketching. Be sure to stick around to the end for the homework, which is a mission I think we should all take on. Mike’s newsletter Freeform app Nature Journal Educator Workshop Concordia University Ed Whitney Frank Webb Skip Lawrence Frederick Wong Fibonacci Rule of thirds The Art of Composition Marc Taro Holmes Montreal Urban Sketchers Urbansketchers.org Chateau Laurier Gurney Easel Captain Tom Photo Captain Tom Interview on Drawing Inspiration Hannemuhle sketchbook - A4 (portrait and landscape) Platinum Carbon Desk pen Confucius fountain pen Pitt pens XS and S Platinum carbon ink M.Graham Sennelier Rosemary travel brush (round sable) da Vinci rigger liner Casaneo Pentel water brush Muji store pencil Teachable Remington Robinson (Altoid case oil painter) ===== How to reach Shari Blaukopf ===== Blog Blaukopf Watercolors Instagram - @sharisketcher Learn.sharibalukopf.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ...

2023-03-06•1hr 34mins

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93: Textures of the Natural World: An Interview with Artist Melissa Cormier

Mike begins 10 YouTube videos in 10 weeks and discusses recent pieces. Artist and fellow Pentel Canada Ambassador Melissa Cormier joins the show to discuss her journey from printmaking to her graphite abstract work inspired by natural textures. They talk about her tools, process, and education. They also talk about travel, movies, and earwigs that can fly. Her homework may have you looking the other way. Mike Hendley Fine Art on YouTube SpeakPipe page on DrawingInspiration.fm Giraffes Toucan Pentel Canada Ambassadors OCAD University Printmaking (Britannica) Salvador Dali H. R. Giger Pareidolia Algonquin Park Residency Program Algonquin park Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Sophie Green Galapagos Trip Newfoundland & Labrador L’Anse aux Meadows Graphgear 1000 Generals graphite powder Krylon Workable fixative Deserres (Faber Castell Polychromos) Stonehenge legion hot press paper Inktober Kimberly Brooks on Drawing Inspiration Jo Brown Flying earwigs Star Trek Wrath of Kahn (eel in the ear) Morning Pages from “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron “The Call” by Peadar O’Guilin Frodo Baggins Interstellar Arrival Video of ducks emerging around Mike’s pond Blind contour drawing ===== How to reach Melissa Cormier ===== Instagram - @armcstudio Web - TikTok - @armcstudio ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-02-20•1hr 46mins

93: Textures of the Natural World: An Interview with Artist Melissa Cormier

Mike begins 10 YouTube videos in 10 weeks and discusses recent pieces. Artist and fellow Pentel Canada Ambassador Melissa Cormier joins the show to discuss her journey from printmaking to her graphite abstract work inspired by natural textures. They talk about her tools, process, and education. They also talk about travel, movies, and earwigs that can fly. Her homework may have you looking the other way. Mike Hendley Fine Art on YouTube SpeakPipe page on DrawingInspiration.fm Giraffes Toucan Pentel Canada Ambassadors OCAD University Printmaking (Britannica) Salvador Dali H. R. Giger Pareidolia Algonquin Park Residency Program Algonquin park Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Sophie Green Galapagos Trip Newfoundland & Labrador L’Anse aux Meadows Graphgear 1000 Generals graphite powder Krylon Workable fixative Deserres (Faber Castell Polychromos) Stonehenge legion hot press paper Inktober Kimberly Brooks on Drawing Inspiration Jo Brown Flying earwigs Star Trek Wrath of Kahn (eel in the ear) Morning Pages from “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron “The Call” by Peadar O’Guilin Frodo Baggins Interstellar Arrival Video of ducks emerging around Mike’s pond Blind contour drawing ===== How to reach Melissa Cormier ===== Instagram - @armcstudio Web - TikTok - @armcstudio ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-02-20•1hr 46mins

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92: Becoming an Artpreneur with Artist, Author, and Art Business Coach Miriam Schulman

Mike talks about his theme for 2023 and how it will impact all areas of his art. Miriam Schulman then joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Wall Street to creating fantastic art and teaching others how to create a successful art business. They talk about being creative, podcasting, and her new book, Artpreneur, which serves as a handbook for any creative interested in monetizing their business. African wild dog Common loon Polar bear First bombing of the WTC Watercolor portrait class Da Vinci Eye App Daughter painting Business teaching Inspiration Place Podcast Sell more art landing page Artpreneur book Artpreneur chapter one ===== How to reach Miriam Schulman ===== Website - schulmanart.com Podcast - The Inspiration Place ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-02-06•1hr 21mins

92: Becoming an Artpreneur with Artist, Author, and Art Business Coach Miriam Schulman

Mike talks about his theme for 2023 and how it will impact all areas of his art. Miriam Schulman then joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Wall Street to creating fantastic art and teaching others how to create a successful art business. They talk about being creative, podcasting, and her new book, Artpreneur, which serves as a handbook for any creative interested in monetizing their business. African wild dog Common loon Polar bear First bombing of the WTC Watercolor portrait class Da Vinci Eye App Daughter painting Business teaching Inspiration Place Podcast Sell more art landing page Artpreneur book Artpreneur chapter one ===== How to reach Miriam Schulman ===== Website - schulmanart.com Podcast - The Inspiration Place ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-02-06•1hr 21mins

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91: The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting

Mike reflects on 2022 and highlights some of collaborations in addition to Patron supporters and listeners just like you. Jared Cullum joins the podcast to talk about his journey from graphic design to getting back to basics with drawing and then discovering watercolor. He talks about how his art has evolved based on a love of cartoons to watercolor, gouache and plein air painting. He talks about how some creative processes are like climbing a mountain and how it is best to tend to the part of the garden you can reach. Jared shares his tips and tricks are around the tools he uses day to day. His homework is top secret. Bluebird Tamarin Monkey Secretary Bird Tiger in Aryclic Disney Xerox method Lewis Trondheim Cyril Pedrosa - Portugal Berthe Morisot Claude Monet Winslow Homer John Singer Sargent Andrew Wyeth Kodi book Fraggle Rock Labyrinth Cotman box John Singer Sargent Arches watercolor paper Saunders Waterford Will J. Bailey Dina Brodsky Sheila Cain-Sample James Gurney James Gurney on the Drawing Inspiration podcast Art Toolkit Art Toolkit on Jared YouTube Etchr sketchbook Kodi Wonder City Hayao Miyazaki Sylvain Chomet Jake Parker Interview New York Botanical Gardens ===== How to reach Jared Cullum ===== Jared Cullum on YouTube Instagram - @jaredcullum Web site - jaredcullum.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-01-09•2hr 23mins

91: The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting

Mike reflects on 2022 and highlights some of collaborations in addition to Patron supporters and listeners just like you. Jared Cullum joins the podcast to talk about his journey from graphic design to getting back to basics with drawing and then discovering watercolor. He talks about how his art has evolved based on a love of cartoons to watercolor, gouache and plein air painting. He talks about how some creative processes are like climbing a mountain and how it is best to tend to the part of the garden you can reach. Jared shares his tips and tricks are around the tools he uses day to day. His homework is top secret. Bluebird Tamarin Monkey Secretary Bird Tiger in Aryclic Disney Xerox method Lewis Trondheim Cyril Pedrosa - Portugal Berthe Morisot Claude Monet Winslow Homer John Singer Sargent Andrew Wyeth Kodi book Fraggle Rock Labyrinth Cotman box John Singer Sargent Arches watercolor paper Saunders Waterford Will J. Bailey Dina Brodsky Sheila Cain-Sample James Gurney James Gurney on the Drawing Inspiration podcast Art Toolkit Art Toolkit on Jared YouTube Etchr sketchbook Kodi Wonder City Hayao Miyazaki Sylvain Chomet Jake Parker Interview New York Botanical Gardens ===== How to reach Jared Cullum ===== Jared Cullum on YouTube Instagram - @jaredcullum Web site - jaredcullum.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2023-01-09•2hr 23mins

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90: Unfolding Creativity: The Art of Lifting with Paper Artist Andrew Wong

Mike continues with cats in watercolor and acrylic. Andrew Wong (10past9) joins the podcast to discuss his creative journey from fashion design to paper artist. Andrew talks about how curiosity and persistence led him to a process he now calls lifting. His exploration of digital work and portraiture has allowed him to focus on skills he can use in a process he calls “lifting”. Andrew’s work seeks to highlight and celebrate the beauty of his culture and heritage and others who fill under or misrepresented. Andrew provides two pieces of homework that may help lift your creative abilities. WillJBailey Shop Tiger work in progress shot Amur leopard Hong Kong Parsons Dolce & Gabbana Ecko Spirited Away Low poly art Paper quilling Mod podge glue Clubhouse Medicine ship Carousel Jordan Blender Dontae - @Iamdmuse Vero and Noonlight studio ”Masks” at Above Art Studios ===== How to reach Andrew Wong ===== Instagram - @10past9 Web site - 10past9.com Twitter - @10past9 ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-12-12•1hr 38mins

90: Unfolding Creativity: The Art of Lifting with Paper Artist Andrew Wong

Mike continues with cats in watercolor and acrylic. Andrew Wong (10past9) joins the podcast to discuss his creative journey from fashion design to paper artist. Andrew talks about how curiosity and persistence led him to a process he now calls lifting. His exploration of digital work and portraiture has allowed him to focus on skills he can use in a process he calls “lifting”. Andrew’s work seeks to highlight and celebrate the beauty of his culture and heritage and others who fill under or misrepresented. Andrew provides two pieces of homework that may help lift your creative abilities. WillJBailey Shop Tiger work in progress shot Amur leopard Hong Kong Parsons Dolce & Gabbana Ecko Spirited Away Low poly art Paper quilling Mod podge glue Clubhouse Medicine ship Carousel Jordan Blender Dontae - @Iamdmuse Vero and Noonlight studio ”Masks” at Above Art Studios ===== How to reach Andrew Wong ===== Instagram - @10past9 Web site - 10past9.com Twitter - @10past9 ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-12-12•1hr 38mins

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89: Depicting Canadian Landscapes, Cottage Country, and Streetcars Using Acrylics with Kenneth Kirsch

Mike reflects on some recent watercolor pieces and also talks about his new experience with acrylic. Kenneth Kirsch joins Mike to share his journey from being a creative kid to graphic design and now a successful landscape artist. Ken talks about his tools, his process, and the stories along the way, like meeting the Rolling Stones, that have contributed to the artist he is today. His homework may have left you feeling limited, but it will give you more power. Mezozoic Art: Dinosaurs and Ancient Animals in Art My Sketching Obsession Book Acrylic Tiger beginning Watercolor tiger eye (QoR Watercolors) Mice on greeting cards (1 and 2) Pine marten CN Tower (wikipedia) Seneca college Eaton Centre Robert Bateman Robert Bateman on the Drawing Inspiration podcast Ken Danby Group of Seven Streetcar on Queen Street 1963 Early Evening Paddle Kim Mitchell Jeff Healey Pine Ridge Art Select Art Galleries in Newmarket Alex Coville ===== How to reach Kenneth Kirsch ===== Instagram Web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-11-28•2hr 2mins

89: Depicting Canadian Landscapes, Cottage Country, and Streetcars Using Acrylics with Kenneth Kirsch

Mike reflects on some recent watercolor pieces and also talks about his new experience with acrylic. Kenneth Kirsch joins Mike to share his journey from being a creative kid to graphic design and now a successful landscape artist. Ken talks about his tools, his process, and the stories along the way, like meeting the Rolling Stones, that have contributed to the artist he is today. His homework may have left you feeling limited, but it will give you more power. Mezozoic Art: Dinosaurs and Ancient Animals in Art My Sketching Obsession Book Acrylic Tiger beginning Watercolor tiger eye (QoR Watercolors) Mice on greeting cards (1 and 2) Pine marten CN Tower (wikipedia) Seneca college Eaton Centre Robert Bateman Robert Bateman on the Drawing Inspiration podcast Ken Danby Group of Seven Streetcar on Queen Street 1963 Early Evening Paddle Kim Mitchell Jeff Healey Pine Ridge Art Select Art Galleries in Newmarket Alex Coville ===== How to reach Kenneth Kirsch ===== Instagram Web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-11-28•2hr 2mins

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88: For the Love of Architecture on Land and at Sea with Pencil Artist Greg DiNapoli

Mike talks a little about what’s happening in social media and how to make sure you are seen, heard and protected. Greg DiNapoli joins the podcast to talk about his journey from playing with LEGO building bricks to a fascination with lighthouses and the Titanic that later became the subjects of his work. His ability to render architecture in pencil is incredible in not only being able to capture proportion and scale but also the beauty and age of these wonderful structures. His homework will have you looking up. Mike on Mastodon [email protected] Discord server Mike’s Gear Cat eyes Harvest mouse LEGO World Trade Center (Wikipedia) New Jersey Lighthouse Society Canadian Lighthouses (Wikipedia) Brooklyn Bridge (Wikipedia) Brooklyn Bridge drawing timelapse Chrysler building drawing Strathmore Bristol Series 400 Staedtler Mars Lumograph Tombow mono zero eraser Twin Lights (Wikipedia) Twin Lights (South Tower Drawing) Barnegat Lighthouse (Wikipedia) Barnegat Lighthouse drawing Empire State Building drawing Titanic (Wikipedia) Titanic artist Ken Marschall New Titanic WIP Minoru Yamasaki - Designer of the twin towers (Wikipedia) Hawksbill turtle (WWF) and Drawing by Greg Paul Heaston Interview France Van Stone Interview Scott Maier Thomas Andrew’s Titanic Shipbuilder (Wikipedia) ===== How to reach Greg DiNapoli ===== Instagram @gregdinapoliart Facebook Etsy store Web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-11-14•1hr 50mins

88: For the Love of Architecture on Land and at Sea with Pencil Artist Greg DiNapoli

Mike talks a little about what’s happening in social media and how to make sure you are seen, heard and protected. Greg DiNapoli joins the podcast to talk about his journey from playing with LEGO building bricks to a fascination with lighthouses and the Titanic that later became the subjects of his work. His ability to render architecture in pencil is incredible in not only being able to capture proportion and scale but also the beauty and age of these wonderful structures. His homework will have you looking up. Mike on Mastodon [email protected] Discord server Mike’s Gear Cat eyes Harvest mouse LEGO World Trade Center (Wikipedia) New Jersey Lighthouse Society Canadian Lighthouses (Wikipedia) Brooklyn Bridge (Wikipedia) Brooklyn Bridge drawing timelapse Chrysler building drawing Strathmore Bristol Series 400 Staedtler Mars Lumograph Tombow mono zero eraser Twin Lights (Wikipedia) Twin Lights (South Tower Drawing) Barnegat Lighthouse (Wikipedia) Barnegat Lighthouse drawing Empire State Building drawing Titanic (Wikipedia) Titanic artist Ken Marschall New Titanic WIP Minoru Yamasaki - Designer of the twin towers (Wikipedia) Hawksbill turtle (WWF) and Drawing by Greg Paul Heaston Interview France Van Stone Interview Scott Maier Thomas Andrew’s Titanic Shipbuilder (Wikipedia) ===== How to reach Greg DiNapoli ===== Instagram @gregdinapoliart Facebook Etsy store Web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-11-14•1hr 50mins

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87: Illustration, Urban Sketching and Kickstarting Your Creative Obsession with Christina Wald

Mike begins reflecting on 2022 and looks to 2023. He talks about recent pieces, including a new subject for some digital work. Artist, Illustrator, and writer Christina Wald joins the podcast to discuss her journey from industrial design to working with properties such as Star Wars and Lord of the rings before illustrating over 60 children’s books. Her recent exploration of urban sketching has led her to author her first book, which has led to a Kickstarter. Eagle in ink (Mike IG) Red-eyed tree frog (Mike IG) Bunny (Mike IG) Etchr (code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your next order) Dancer in Procreate (Mike IG) Send Mike a message via Speakpipe Colleen Doran Carl Sagan Wizards of the Coast Babylon 5 Dune C. F. Payne David Michael Beck John Maggard Brothers Hilldebrant Michael Whelan Childrensillustrators.com Theispot.com Hireanillustrator.com Mesa Schumacher Interview Basquiat copy fedex Qor Watercolor Amy Bogard Brenda Murray Larry MacDougall Patricia Ann MacDougall James Gurney Interview Blackwing pencils Tombow My Sketching Obsession ===== How to reach Christina Wald ===== Instagram - @christinawald_art Web site - christinawald.com Kickstarter for book - My Sketching Obsession Facebook ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-10-31•1hr 59mins

87: Illustration, Urban Sketching and Kickstarting Your Creative Obsession with Christina Wald

Mike begins reflecting on 2022 and looks to 2023. He talks about recent pieces, including a new subject for some digital work. Artist, Illustrator, and writer Christina Wald joins the podcast to discuss her journey from industrial design to working with properties such as Star Wars and Lord of the rings before illustrating over 60 children’s books. Her recent exploration of urban sketching has led her to author her first book, which has led to a Kickstarter. Eagle in ink (Mike IG) Red-eyed tree frog (Mike IG) Bunny (Mike IG) Etchr (code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your next order) Dancer in Procreate (Mike IG) Send Mike a message via Speakpipe Colleen Doran Carl Sagan Wizards of the Coast Babylon 5 Dune C. F. Payne David Michael Beck John Maggard Brothers Hilldebrant Michael Whelan Childrensillustrators.com Theispot.com Hireanillustrator.com Mesa Schumacher Interview Basquiat copy fedex Qor Watercolor Amy Bogard Brenda Murray Larry MacDougall Patricia Ann MacDougall James Gurney Interview Blackwing pencils Tombow My Sketching Obsession ===== How to reach Christina Wald ===== Instagram - @christinawald_art Web site - christinawald.com Kickstarter for book - My Sketching Obsession Facebook ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-10-31•1hr 59mins

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86: Mixed media, Watercolor and Taking the Road Less Traveled with Tina Hotchkiss

Mike talks about Inktober as well as other monthly challenges and shares some of his recent work. Tina Hotchkiss then joins the show to talk about her journey from a child who found creativity to help with her dyslexia to art teacher. She talks about how industrial design led to her current role as artist and teacher from kids to seniors. Her homework will give you the tools to bring you art to a new level. 25 Haystacks by Monet Mike’s mushroom sketch Mike’s bobcat in graphite Vulture render Dyslexia Jackson Pollock Lisa Congdon interview (episode 22) John Smolko Black Gesso Prismacolor pencil Leaf gesso video Horse commission Masking fluid Rubber cement pick-up Golden matte medium American Journey paint from Cheap Joe’s Daniel Smith Winsor & Newton Arches Fabriano Artistico Etchr (code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your next order) Will J Bailey Books Sheila Cain-Sample Artist (sketchbooks) Escoda Pearla brush Joseph Zbukvic Escoda Princeton Neptune Elements of Art & Principles of Design Georges Seurat Edgar Payne ===== How to reach Tina Hotchkiss ===== Instagram (@tinasartforms) Web site tinsartforms.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-10-03•1hr 48mins

86: Mixed media, Watercolor and Taking the Road Less Traveled with Tina Hotchkiss

Mike talks about Inktober as well as other monthly challenges and shares some of his recent work. Tina Hotchkiss then joins the show to talk about her journey from a child who found creativity to help with her dyslexia to art teacher. She talks about how industrial design led to her current role as artist and teacher from kids to seniors. Her homework will give you the tools to bring you art to a new level. 25 Haystacks by Monet Mike’s mushroom sketch Mike’s bobcat in graphite Vulture render Dyslexia Jackson Pollock Lisa Congdon interview (episode 22) John Smolko Black Gesso Prismacolor pencil Leaf gesso video Horse commission Masking fluid Rubber cement pick-up Golden matte medium American Journey paint from Cheap Joe’s Daniel Smith Winsor & Newton Arches Fabriano Artistico Etchr (code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your next order) Will J Bailey Books Sheila Cain-Sample Artist (sketchbooks) Escoda Pearla brush Joseph Zbukvic Escoda Princeton Neptune Elements of Art & Principles of Design Georges Seurat Edgar Payne ===== How to reach Tina Hotchkiss ===== Instagram (@tinasartforms) Web site tinsartforms.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-10-03•1hr 48mins

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85: Exploring Landscapes Around the World with Art ToolKit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin

Mike reflects on the Wild Wonder 2022 Nature Journal Conference and some art he has been working on. Mike is then joined by Maria Coryell-Martin to talk about her journey and how her job as an expeditionary artist led her to create her own company, Art Toolkit, supplying tools for nature journalers and urban sketchers worldwide. They talk about her various destinations and how we can use some of those experiences right in our own areas. Perpetual journal (Mushrooms, Buckeye leaves) Quick studies (Wood frog, Pill bug/roly poly isopod, Blue-spotted salamander) Bobcat in graphite (WIP) Juneau Icefield Research Program Thomas J. Watson Fellowship L’Anse aux Meadows Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Arches paper Canson Mi-Teintes paper Niaqornat (Greenland) blog post Norway Residency (2022) blog post Singla Creative Residency Thomas Moran (National Park Service) Emily Carr Kristin Laidre - Narwhal scientist Solastagia - Wikipedia Rosemary and Co (Art Toolkit store) Hahnemühle Toned Watercolor Book (Art Toolkit) Blue shop towels (Mike’s Kit site) Pentel water brush (Mike’s Kit site) Niji Flat Water Brush Captain Tom podcast (Episode 17) Aki Kurose animated story Inspiring Girls Expeditions ===== How to reach Maria Coryell-Martin ===== Expeditionary Art Art Toolkit Instagram @expeditionaryart and @arttoolkit ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-09-19•1hr 28mins

85: Exploring Landscapes Around the World with Art ToolKit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin

Mike reflects on the Wild Wonder 2022 Nature Journal Conference and some art he has been working on. Mike is then joined by Maria Coryell-Martin to talk about her journey and how her job as an expeditionary artist led her to create her own company, Art Toolkit, supplying tools for nature journalers and urban sketchers worldwide. They talk about her various destinations and how we can use some of those experiences right in our own areas. Perpetual journal (Mushrooms, Buckeye leaves) Quick studies (Wood frog, Pill bug/roly poly isopod, Blue-spotted salamander) Bobcat in graphite (WIP) Juneau Icefield Research Program Thomas J. Watson Fellowship L’Anse aux Meadows Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Arches paper Canson Mi-Teintes paper Niaqornat (Greenland) blog post Norway Residency (2022) blog post Singla Creative Residency Thomas Moran (National Park Service) Emily Carr Kristin Laidre - Narwhal scientist Solastagia - Wikipedia Rosemary and Co (Art Toolkit store) Hahnemühle Toned Watercolor Book (Art Toolkit) Blue shop towels (Mike’s Kit site) Pentel water brush (Mike’s Kit site) Niji Flat Water Brush Captain Tom podcast (Episode 17) Aki Kurose animated story Inspiring Girls Expeditions ===== How to reach Maria Coryell-Martin ===== Expeditionary Art Art Toolkit Instagram @expeditionaryart and @arttoolkit ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-09-19•1hr 28mins

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84: Draw Yourself Calm Using Patterns in Nature with Amy Maricle

Mike reflects on the life changes that can impact a creative and shares some of his recent works. Amy Maricle stops by the podcast to talk about her new book, “Draw Yourself Calm” which taps into those patterns all around us in nature. She shares her journey from art therapist to creativity teacher through blog posts, social media posts, videos and courses. Mike and Amy explore slow drawing, paper cutting and her annual “Inchie” challenge. Her homework will keep you on track. Etchr (use code 'mikeh' for 10% off) SciArt September Inktober Frog (watercolor) Rabbit and butterfly (penci) Baby gorilla (colored pencil on black paper) Grapes (watercolor in an Etchr sketchbook) Snow leopard (watercolor on black Legion paper) Art Therapist Sakura Micron Sketchboard Pro Daniel Smith Watercolors Pentel Arts Aqua brush ArtToolKit Andrew Wong (@10past9) on Instagram Little bunny drawing Paper cutting work Accordion collaboration project with Kate Sherwood Draw Yourself Calm on Amazon Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kilmmerer Circles larger piece Inchie challenge Courses by Amy Sharone Stevens ===== How to reach Amy Maricle ===== Website - MindfulArtStudio.com Instagram - @amymaricle YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-09-05•1hr 51mins

84: Draw Yourself Calm Using Patterns in Nature with Amy Maricle

Mike reflects on the life changes that can impact a creative and shares some of his recent works. Amy Maricle stops by the podcast to talk about her new book, “Draw Yourself Calm” which taps into those patterns all around us in nature. She shares her journey from art therapist to creativity teacher through blog posts, social media posts, videos and courses. Mike and Amy explore slow drawing, paper cutting and her annual “Inchie” challenge. Her homework will keep you on track. Etchr (use code 'mikeh' for 10% off) SciArt September Inktober Frog (watercolor) Rabbit and butterfly (penci) Baby gorilla (colored pencil on black paper) Grapes (watercolor in an Etchr sketchbook) Snow leopard (watercolor on black Legion paper) Art Therapist Sakura Micron Sketchboard Pro Daniel Smith Watercolors Pentel Arts Aqua brush ArtToolKit Andrew Wong (@10past9) on Instagram Little bunny drawing Paper cutting work Accordion collaboration project with Kate Sherwood Draw Yourself Calm on Amazon Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kilmmerer Circles larger piece Inchie challenge Courses by Amy Sharone Stevens ===== How to reach Amy Maricle ===== Website - MindfulArtStudio.com Instagram - @amymaricle YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-09-05•1hr 51mins

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83: Being Curious, Social Media, and the Joy of Watercolors and Acrylics with Alyssa Doggett

Mike talks about a few art updates and announces some YouTube videos are coming soon. Mike is then joined by Alyssa Doggett to talk about her creative journey. As an early career artist, Alyssa has found her creative path lined with watercolor, gouache and acrylic. She has leveraged social media to share her artwork which highlights the beauty of Nova Scotia and its surroundings. Etchr Mike on Youtube NSCAD University Wedding piece Argyle Fine Art in Halifax Arches Saunders Waterford paper Rosemary and Co Pentel Aquash Water Brush Da Vinci Eye App Splice app Masterson stay wet palette ===== How to reach Alyssa Doggett ===== Instagram - @watercolorsmakemesmile TikTok - @watercolorsmakemesmile Website - ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-08-08•1hr 38mins

83: Being Curious, Social Media, and the Joy of Watercolors and Acrylics with Alyssa Doggett

Mike talks about a few art updates and announces some YouTube videos are coming soon. Mike is then joined by Alyssa Doggett to talk about her creative journey. As an early career artist, Alyssa has found her creative path lined with watercolor, gouache and acrylic. She has leveraged social media to share her artwork which highlights the beauty of Nova Scotia and its surroundings. Etchr Mike on Youtube NSCAD University Wedding piece Argyle Fine Art in Halifax Arches Saunders Waterford paper Rosemary and Co Pentel Aquash Water Brush Da Vinci Eye App Splice app Masterson stay wet palette ===== How to reach Alyssa Doggett ===== Instagram - @watercolorsmakemesmile TikTok - @watercolorsmakemesmile Website - ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-08-08•1hr 38mins

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82: From Murals to Miniatures, Supporting Conservation Through Art with Zoe Fitchet

Mike announces the winner of the Etchr sketchbook giveaway. Mike also has some conference tickets to share. Zoe Fitchet joins the podcast to talk about her journey from being the arty one to designer and then pursuing her dream. She talks about her early works and then they explore her love of animals and how her artwork is supporting conversation worldwide. From miniature drawings in colored pencil to larger acrylic pieces, Zoe is exploring it all. Her homework will challenge you in a couple of ways. Etchr (use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your purchase) Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Giveway (Google form) Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference 2022 Black raspberries Tiny graphite rabbit Tiny Deer Groundhog Painted turtle Jessica Lennox (IG) Daniel Fisher (IG) Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils Fabriano Artistico hot press paper Miniatures (IG) Cape Buffalo (IG) Asian Water Buffalo Somali Ostrich Dog’s Trust African Cat Project Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Bella Mandl interview (IG) Art the Science Zebra Super tuskers ===== How to reach Zoe Fitchet ===== Website - ZoeFitchet.co.uk Instagram - @zoefitchetart ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-07-25•1hr 55mins

82: From Murals to Miniatures, Supporting Conservation Through Art with Zoe Fitchet

Mike announces the winner of the Etchr sketchbook giveaway. Mike also has some conference tickets to share. Zoe Fitchet joins the podcast to talk about her journey from being the arty one to designer and then pursuing her dream. She talks about her early works and then they explore her love of animals and how her artwork is supporting conversation worldwide. From miniature drawings in colored pencil to larger acrylic pieces, Zoe is exploring it all. Her homework will challenge you in a couple of ways. Etchr (use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your purchase) Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Giveway (Google form) Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference 2022 Black raspberries Tiny graphite rabbit Tiny Deer Groundhog Painted turtle Jessica Lennox (IG) Daniel Fisher (IG) Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils Fabriano Artistico hot press paper Miniatures (IG) Cape Buffalo (IG) Asian Water Buffalo Somali Ostrich Dog’s Trust African Cat Project Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Bella Mandl interview (IG) Art the Science Zebra Super tuskers ===== How to reach Zoe Fitchet ===== Website - ZoeFitchet.co.uk Instagram - @zoefitchetart ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-07-25•1hr 55mins

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81: The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher

Mike announces a new partnership with Etchr and talks about the upcoming Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. Mike is then joined by Mesa Schumacher who talks about her career in medical and science illustration. Mike and Mesa discuss her educational background and her ability to find success in creating stunning representations of the natural and biological world. She not only shares her tools and experience but she also provides advice for the artist interested in starting their own business or bringing it to the next level. She also speaks to the power of the iPad providing the opportunity to create while managing a young family. Her homework may involve something about sea cucumbers :-) Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Etchr on Instagram Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference Tattoo TattoosbyZu on Instagram Larry Gonick Chavín de Huántar in Peru Lithic analysis Obsidian Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) Gage Academy Atelier School Johns Hopkins Medical Illustration Graduate Program August University Medical Illustration University of Illinois Chicago University of Toronto Rochester Institute of Technology Fernando Baptista Graphic Editor (National Geographic) Stephen Sondheim - “Look I made a Hat” Robert Bateman Interview Micron (Sakura) Animalia ZBrush Cinema 4D Manga Studio Monoprinting Wacom intous 5 Max Brodel Sea Cucumber Honey pot ants ===== How to reach Mesa Schumacher ===== Website - mesaschumacher.com Twitter - @mesabree Instagram - @mesabree ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att...

2022-07-11•2hr 1mins

81: The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher

Mike announces a new partnership with Etchr and talks about the upcoming Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. Mike is then joined by Mesa Schumacher who talks about her career in medical and science illustration. Mike and Mesa discuss her educational background and her ability to find success in creating stunning representations of the natural and biological world. She not only shares her tools and experience but she also provides advice for the artist interested in starting their own business or bringing it to the next level. She also speaks to the power of the iPad providing the opportunity to create while managing a young family. Her homework may involve something about sea cucumbers :-) Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Etchr on Instagram Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference Tattoo TattoosbyZu on Instagram Larry Gonick Chavín de Huántar in Peru Lithic analysis Obsidian Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) Gage Academy Atelier School Johns Hopkins Medical Illustration Graduate Program August University Medical Illustration University of Illinois Chicago University of Toronto Rochester Institute of Technology Fernando Baptista Graphic Editor (National Geographic) Stephen Sondheim - “Look I made a Hat” Robert Bateman Interview Micron (Sakura) Animalia ZBrush Cinema 4D Manga Studio Monoprinting Wacom intous 5 Max Brodel Sea Cucumber Honey pot ants ===== How to reach Mesa Schumacher ===== Website - mesaschumacher.com Twitter - @mesabree Instagram - @mesabree ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Att...

2022-07-11•2hr 1mins

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80: Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws

Mike creates some more watercolor on black paper. He then shares his plan for a solo art retreat. Cassy Draws joins the podcast to share her creative journey from being an early creative to graphic design, Twitch streamer and fine art. She talks about her recent experiences and videos around acrylic painting by sharing her process, tools and her approach to new pieces. Mike and Cassy explore the business side of being an artist as well as managing social media and spam commission requests. Her homework will certainly keep you moving, Deer Samsaras Hyacinth Macaw (IG Reel) June bug Prismacolor Faber-Castell Caran d’Ache Lisa Lachri (YT about colored pencils) Chartpak Grumbacher Pentel Canada ArtToolkit Legion Paper (black) Fibromyalgia Masterson Sta-wet palette Mijello Fredi Weber Peel Palettes Wildlife References Photos The Lion King Robert Bateman Podcast Episode Blender at Michael’s Logitech C920 Logitech Brio OBS Stream Elements Streamlabs ShareASale Etchr ===== How to reach Cassy Draws ===== Web site - CassyDraws.com Twitter - @cassydraws Twitch - @cassydraws YouTube - @cassydraws Instagram - @cassydraws.art ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-06-13•1hr 46mins

80: Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws

Mike creates some more watercolor on black paper. He then shares his plan for a solo art retreat. Cassy Draws joins the podcast to share her creative journey from being an early creative to graphic design, Twitch streamer and fine art. She talks about her recent experiences and videos around acrylic painting by sharing her process, tools and her approach to new pieces. Mike and Cassy explore the business side of being an artist as well as managing social media and spam commission requests. Her homework will certainly keep you moving, Deer Samsaras Hyacinth Macaw (IG Reel) June bug Prismacolor Faber-Castell Caran d’Ache Lisa Lachri (YT about colored pencils) Chartpak Grumbacher Pentel Canada ArtToolkit Legion Paper (black) Fibromyalgia Masterson Sta-wet palette Mijello Fredi Weber Peel Palettes Wildlife References Photos The Lion King Robert Bateman Podcast Episode Blender at Michael’s Logitech C920 Logitech Brio OBS Stream Elements Streamlabs ShareASale Etchr ===== How to reach Cassy Draws ===== Web site - CassyDraws.com Twitter - @cassydraws Twitch - @cassydraws YouTube - @cassydraws Instagram - @cassydraws.art ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-06-13•1hr 46mins

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79: Using Art to Build Awareness, with Artist and Bird-Nerd Hannah Shand

Mike reflects on a small flood as well as some recent artwork. Hannah Shand then joins the podcast to talk about her journey from fashion design to a becoming successful artist with a focus on rendering birds in ink. Mike and Hannah explore her art, inspiration, tools, and also talk about photography. Hannah drops some golden nuggets of advice for all creatives and she provides two homework exercises. Feeding bitterns (YouTube) Paper sizes A1-A6 Staedtler Pigment liners (0.05) Staedtler Mars Lumograph 2B pencils Fabriano Artistico hot press extra white Staedtler Mars Matic 0.13 Ian de Hoog Bird in a flower (hiding feet :-) ) ’Whisper’ owl Face to face with a toutouwai Panasonic G9 Lumix 100-400 Nikon P950 Huia (extinct) Wikipedia Huia ‘A Lost Harmony’ Huia video link found on this page Charcoal work (on IG) Cole LaBounty McNair Making a Time capsule ===== How to reach Hannah Shand ===== Instagram - @hannahshandart HannahShandart.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-05-30•1hr 42mins

79: Using Art to Build Awareness, with Artist and Bird-Nerd Hannah Shand

Mike reflects on a small flood as well as some recent artwork. Hannah Shand then joins the podcast to talk about her journey from fashion design to a becoming successful artist with a focus on rendering birds in ink. Mike and Hannah explore her art, inspiration, tools, and also talk about photography. Hannah drops some golden nuggets of advice for all creatives and she provides two homework exercises. Feeding bitterns (YouTube) Paper sizes A1-A6 Staedtler Pigment liners (0.05) Staedtler Mars Lumograph 2B pencils Fabriano Artistico hot press extra white Staedtler Mars Matic 0.13 Ian de Hoog Bird in a flower (hiding feet :-) ) ’Whisper’ owl Face to face with a toutouwai Panasonic G9 Lumix 100-400 Nikon P950 Huia (extinct) Wikipedia Huia ‘A Lost Harmony’ Huia video link found on this page Charcoal work (on IG) Cole LaBounty McNair Making a Time capsule ===== How to reach Hannah Shand ===== Instagram - @hannahshandart HannahShandart.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-05-30•1hr 42mins

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78: Creating Art Outdoors: Urban Sketching and Plein Air Painting

Mike Hendley shares a sketchbook tour on Instagram and talks about some of his entries in his perpetual journal. Mike visits a local tulip festival to create some sketchbook entries outside. Inspired by the outdoor experience, Mike does an overview of his current plein air/urban sketching set-up. He covers everything from where to sit, what tools work and how to set up the best creative experience outdoors. Easels, sketchbooks, paints and brushes and so much more are covered in this episode. Sketchbook tour IG reel (part 1, part 2) Magnolia Fiddleheads Tulips Canadian Tulip Festival Christel (@artsbychristel on IG) Bee Umbrella (on Amazon) Walkstool James Gurney Easel James Gurney on Drawing Inspiration Manfrotto Tripod Stablo Etchr sketchbook Hannemuhle watercolor book Pentalic Casein paint Pentel Graphgear 1000 Tenwin eraser Tombow Mono eraser Blue tack Sailor pen Carbon ink France van Stone on Drawing Inspiration Rosemary & Co Escoda Versatil Pentel Water brush ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-05-18•42mins

78: Creating Art Outdoors: Urban Sketching and Plein Air Painting

Mike Hendley shares a sketchbook tour on Instagram and talks about some of his entries in his perpetual journal. Mike visits a local tulip festival to create some sketchbook entries outside. Inspired by the outdoor experience, Mike does an overview of his current plein air/urban sketching set-up. He covers everything from where to sit, what tools work and how to set up the best creative experience outdoors. Easels, sketchbooks, paints and brushes and so much more are covered in this episode. Sketchbook tour IG reel (part 1, part 2) Magnolia Fiddleheads Tulips Canadian Tulip Festival Christel (@artsbychristel on IG) Bee Umbrella (on Amazon) Walkstool James Gurney Easel James Gurney on Drawing Inspiration Manfrotto Tripod Stablo Etchr sketchbook Hannemuhle watercolor book Pentalic Casein paint Pentel Graphgear 1000 Tenwin eraser Tombow Mono eraser Blue tack Sailor pen Carbon ink France van Stone on Drawing Inspiration Rosemary & Co Escoda Versatil Pentel Water brush ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-05-18•42mins

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77: Google Doodles, Route 66 and the Animated Sketchbook Journey with Matthew Cruickshank

Mike has a productive couple of weeks and is set to appear as a guest on another podcast. Google Art Director Matthew Cruickshank joins the podcast to talk about his latest Google Doodle exploring Route 66. Matthew talks about his early days with Warner Brothers and Disney and how his sketchbook brought him to Google. Make Do podcast Frog and butterfly Mouse in tulip Butterfly Firefly larva Sea turtle (image, IG reel) Pussy willow Pasque flower ===== Interview Notes ===== Tom and Jerry WALL-E Frank Espinosa Ye Crooked Leg (Matthew’s blog) Mike Dutton Rodin Google Doodle Submit your own ideas via the Google Doodle page Stephen Hawking birthday Doodle Dr Who Doodle Earth day with Jane Goodall Gabriel Garcia Marquez (100 years of solitude) Cintiq Route 66 Video Doodle Route 66 Wikipedia Celebrating Georges Méliès Oscar Grillo ===== How to reach Matthew Cruickshank ===== Twitter (@MatthewCruicks4) Blog YouTube “Smiles per Gallon” ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-05-02•1hr 8mins

77: Google Doodles, Route 66 and the Animated Sketchbook Journey with Matthew Cruickshank

Mike has a productive couple of weeks and is set to appear as a guest on another podcast. Google Art Director Matthew Cruickshank joins the podcast to talk about his latest Google Doodle exploring Route 66. Matthew talks about his early days with Warner Brothers and Disney and how his sketchbook brought him to Google. Make Do podcast Frog and butterfly Mouse in tulip Butterfly Firefly larva Sea turtle (image, IG reel) Pussy willow Pasque flower ===== Interview Notes ===== Tom and Jerry WALL-E Frank Espinosa Ye Crooked Leg (Matthew’s blog) Mike Dutton Rodin Google Doodle Submit your own ideas via the Google Doodle page Stephen Hawking birthday Doodle Dr Who Doodle Earth day with Jane Goodall Gabriel Garcia Marquez (100 years of solitude) Cintiq Route 66 Video Doodle Route 66 Wikipedia Celebrating Georges Méliès Oscar Grillo ===== How to reach Matthew Cruickshank ===== Twitter (@MatthewCruicks4) Blog YouTube “Smiles per Gallon” ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-05-02•1hr 8mins

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76: A Journey from Fine Art to Urban Sketching with Paul Heaston

Mike continues with his entries in his perpetual journal and some other studies with ink and watercolor. Mike also creates an alternative for those interested in supporting him and the podcast. Paul Heaston sits down with Mike to talk about his journey from drawing whales to his MFA and now urban sketching. He talks about his teachers' powerful influence on his creative journey and how he sought creative inspiration from his interests. Paul talks about his tools, approach, and experimentation driven by curiosity. His homework will offer you a different view of the world. Buymeacoffee (Buy Me a Brush :-) ) Live draw (spider - coloured pencil on black paper) Owl (coloured pencil) Perpetual journal (common hooded merganser, painted turtle) Milkweed, lily of valley, blue jay feather ===== Interview Notes ===== Calvin and Hobbes The Far Side The Simpsons Tom & Jerry The Voyage of the Mimi California Gray whale Alice Neel (artist) Chuck Close (artist) Philip Pearlstein (artist) Sliding tile puzzle Ed Ruscha and “Every Building on the Sunset Strip”, 1966 Gabi Campanario Urban Sketchers (Instagram, Web) Liz Steel Everyday Matters (Danny Gregory) Creative Talent Network - VizDev show Lamy Safari Alvin Wong Hero M86 Fude Pen (The Pen Addict Review) Stillman & Birn - Epsilon Series Etchr Hahnemuhle Nostalgie Platinum Carbon Ink De Atrementes Document Ink Ed Mostly Noodler’s Lexington Gray Gelly Roll White Pen Signo white pen (Uniball) Posca paint pens Molotow white paint marker Deleter White 2 for Manga Artgraf Watersoluble Graphite Urban Sketching Summer Retreat - Madeline Island school of the Arts ===== How to reach Paul Heaston ===== Instagram (@paulheaston) Facebook Twitter (@paulheaston) TikTok (@paulheaston) Blog YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share th...

2022-04-18•2hr 3mins

76: A Journey from Fine Art to Urban Sketching with Paul Heaston

Mike continues with his entries in his perpetual journal and some other studies with ink and watercolor. Mike also creates an alternative for those interested in supporting him and the podcast. Paul Heaston sits down with Mike to talk about his journey from drawing whales to his MFA and now urban sketching. He talks about his teachers' powerful influence on his creative journey and how he sought creative inspiration from his interests. Paul talks about his tools, approach, and experimentation driven by curiosity. His homework will offer you a different view of the world. Buymeacoffee (Buy Me a Brush :-) ) Live draw (spider - coloured pencil on black paper) Owl (coloured pencil) Perpetual journal (common hooded merganser, painted turtle) Milkweed, lily of valley, blue jay feather ===== Interview Notes ===== Calvin and Hobbes The Far Side The Simpsons Tom & Jerry The Voyage of the Mimi California Gray whale Alice Neel (artist) Chuck Close (artist) Philip Pearlstein (artist) Sliding tile puzzle Ed Ruscha and “Every Building on the Sunset Strip”, 1966 Gabi Campanario Urban Sketchers (Instagram, Web) Liz Steel Everyday Matters (Danny Gregory) Creative Talent Network - VizDev show Lamy Safari Alvin Wong Hero M86 Fude Pen (The Pen Addict Review) Stillman & Birn - Epsilon Series Etchr Hahnemuhle Nostalgie Platinum Carbon Ink De Atrementes Document Ink Ed Mostly Noodler’s Lexington Gray Gelly Roll White Pen Signo white pen (Uniball) Posca paint pens Molotow white paint marker Deleter White 2 for Manga Artgraf Watersoluble Graphite Urban Sketching Summer Retreat - Madeline Island school of the Arts ===== How to reach Paul Heaston ===== Instagram (@paulheaston) Facebook Twitter (@paulheaston) TikTok (@paulheaston) Blog YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share th...

2022-04-18•2hr 3mins

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75: Breathing Life into the Pages of Vintage Books with Craig Williams

Mike talks about his recent perpetual journal entries, an Instagram reel, and celebrates some friends who have reached 100 episodes of their podcast. Mike also talks about his live draws, being kind to yourself, and using social media for your own needs. Mike is then joined by Craig Williams. Craig has an interesting story from a science degree to illustrating some interesting animals in his home in Tasmania. His use of graphite is incredible, and his journey to acrylic has produced some incredible bird illustrations on the pages of vintage books. Make Do Podcast Live draw/paint (dragonfly) Mike Hendley Fine Art on YouTube Perpetual journal entries (daffodil, rose hips) Rose Hip Reel on Instagram Happy Pencil Day Tasmania Devil Wombat Astacopsis gouldi (giant fresh water crayfish) Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Peter Trusler Carbon dust on clay board Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Thylacine Golden Open paint “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin Biz Buds Podcast ===== How to reach Craig Williams ===== Instagram @cswilliamsart Website cswilliamsart.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-04-04•1hr 46mins

75: Breathing Life into the Pages of Vintage Books with Craig Williams

Mike talks about his recent perpetual journal entries, an Instagram reel, and celebrates some friends who have reached 100 episodes of their podcast. Mike also talks about his live draws, being kind to yourself, and using social media for your own needs. Mike is then joined by Craig Williams. Craig has an interesting story from a science degree to illustrating some interesting animals in his home in Tasmania. His use of graphite is incredible, and his journey to acrylic has produced some incredible bird illustrations on the pages of vintage books. Make Do Podcast Live draw/paint (dragonfly) Mike Hendley Fine Art on YouTube Perpetual journal entries (daffodil, rose hips) Rose Hip Reel on Instagram Happy Pencil Day Tasmania Devil Wombat Astacopsis gouldi (giant fresh water crayfish) Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Peter Trusler Carbon dust on clay board Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Thylacine Golden Open paint “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin Biz Buds Podcast ===== How to reach Craig Williams ===== Instagram @cswilliamsart Website cswilliamsart.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-04-04•1hr 46mins

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74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

Mike reflects on some recent live draws, discusses reference photos, and is ready for acrylics. Mike is then joined by Lara Call Gastinger to talk about her journey from nature to science and art. She talks about her award-winning botanical work as well as her interactions with her followers via Patreon and live draw events. She covers her process and speaks to some of her recent work. She also talks about how she developed The Perpetual Journal and why everyone should try it. Her homework will leave you wanting more. YouTube (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Pixabay Unsplash Claire Walker Leslie Roger Tory Peterson Piedmont Region of Virginia Echinacea Milkweed Peony Bee balm Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Schmincke Winsor Newton Daniel Smith Pigma Micron Winsor Newton series 7 brush Patreon (Lara Call Gastinger) Perpetual Journal Lindsey Mears handmade books Lara Call Gastinger Pandemic Print Tattly ===== How to reach Lara Call Gastinger ===== Instagram @laragastinger Website laracallgastinger.com Perpetual Journal Patreon ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-03-21•1hr 31mins

74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

Mike reflects on some recent live draws, discusses reference photos, and is ready for acrylics. Mike is then joined by Lara Call Gastinger to talk about her journey from nature to science and art. She talks about her award-winning botanical work as well as her interactions with her followers via Patreon and live draw events. She covers her process and speaks to some of her recent work. She also talks about how she developed The Perpetual Journal and why everyone should try it. Her homework will leave you wanting more. YouTube (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Pixabay Unsplash Claire Walker Leslie Roger Tory Peterson Piedmont Region of Virginia Echinacea Milkweed Peony Bee balm Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Schmincke Winsor Newton Daniel Smith Pigma Micron Winsor Newton series 7 brush Patreon (Lara Call Gastinger) Perpetual Journal Lindsey Mears handmade books Lara Call Gastinger Pandemic Print Tattly ===== How to reach Lara Call Gastinger ===== Instagram @laragastinger Website laracallgastinger.com Perpetual Journal Patreon ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-03-21•1hr 31mins

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73: Pencils, Polygons and Sculpting in 3D with Glen Southern

Mike continues his live draw sessions on Instagram and talks about how to become a guest. Mike is then joined by Glen Southern who has been working in 3D modeling for over 20 years. He shares his journey and then they dive deep into the hardware and software that allows for the magic to happen. They cover desktop apps but spend much more time on the iPad as a creative tool. They also touch on 3D printing. Glen’s homework may leave your favourite character exposed. Eastern Bluebird - Mike Raccoon - Mike Autodesk 3ds Max Maya Creativity Inc ZBrush Blender Penny Dreadful Adobe Substance Fusion 360 Rhinoceros 3d YouTube channel Nomad Sculpt Forger Adobe Medium Gravity Sketch Oculus Quest 2 Adobe Medium video Qlone Creality Ender Elegoo Mars Phenom 3D printer Vertex Show in UK ===== How to reach Glen Southern ===== SouthernGFX on the web SouthernGFX on Twitter SouthernGFX on Instagram SouthernGFX on YouTube SouthernGFX courses web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-03-07•1hr 49mins

73: Pencils, Polygons and Sculpting in 3D with Glen Southern

Mike continues his live draw sessions on Instagram and talks about how to become a guest. Mike is then joined by Glen Southern who has been working in 3D modeling for over 20 years. He shares his journey and then they dive deep into the hardware and software that allows for the magic to happen. They cover desktop apps but spend much more time on the iPad as a creative tool. They also touch on 3D printing. Glen’s homework may leave your favourite character exposed. Eastern Bluebird - Mike Raccoon - Mike Autodesk 3ds Max Maya Creativity Inc ZBrush Blender Penny Dreadful Adobe Substance Fusion 360 Rhinoceros 3d YouTube channel Nomad Sculpt Forger Adobe Medium Gravity Sketch Oculus Quest 2 Adobe Medium video Qlone Creality Ender Elegoo Mars Phenom 3D printer Vertex Show in UK ===== How to reach Glen Southern ===== SouthernGFX on the web SouthernGFX on Twitter SouthernGFX on Instagram SouthernGFX on YouTube SouthernGFX courses web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-03-07•1hr 49mins

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72: Unleashing the Artist with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor

Mike creates a 3D render of his art for a visually impaired friend and continues his live draws. Mike is then joined by artist, poet, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor to talk about her creative journey. They explore her early interest in science and nature and how her career in science led her to unleash the artist and poet within. Dr. Proctor shares her experience as an artist and poet in space and also talks about her new book. Her homework involves the exploration of the concept of JEDI. \ Mushroom in graphite Mushrooms in mushroom ink Snow Leopard in ink Spider in ink Inspiration4 supporting St. Jude “Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration” (Amazon) Seeker Richard Garriott (Explorer’s Club) Challenger Deep Marinas Trench Cinquain poem NFT.goingtospace Netflix series “Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space” Polaris Program Space2Inspire video YouTube video of painting in orbit STEM vs. STEAM Patreon Foundation series Hari Seldon Man from Atlantis Stargate SG-1 Battelstar Galactica Star Trek Discovery Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ===== How to reach Dr. Sian Proctor ===== Instagram - @DrSianProctor Twitter - @drsianproctor Web - DrSianProctor.com Space2Inspire - myspace2inspire.com (shop) “Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration” (Amazon) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-02-21•1hr 13mins

72: Unleashing the Artist with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor

Mike creates a 3D render of his art for a visually impaired friend and continues his live draws. Mike is then joined by artist, poet, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor to talk about her creative journey. They explore her early interest in science and nature and how her career in science led her to unleash the artist and poet within. Dr. Proctor shares her experience as an artist and poet in space and also talks about her new book. Her homework involves the exploration of the concept of JEDI. \ Mushroom in graphite Mushrooms in mushroom ink Snow Leopard in ink Spider in ink Inspiration4 supporting St. Jude “Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration” (Amazon) Seeker Richard Garriott (Explorer’s Club) Challenger Deep Marinas Trench Cinquain poem NFT.goingtospace Netflix series “Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space” Polaris Program Space2Inspire video YouTube video of painting in orbit STEM vs. STEAM Patreon Foundation series Hari Seldon Man from Atlantis Stargate SG-1 Battelstar Galactica Star Trek Discovery Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ===== How to reach Dr. Sian Proctor ===== Instagram - @DrSianProctor Twitter - @drsianproctor Web - DrSianProctor.com Space2Inspire - myspace2inspire.com (shop) “Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration” (Amazon) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-02-21•1hr 13mins

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71: Channeling the Old Masters in the Land of Enchantment with Eric Romero

Mike talks about his new role as an Artist Ambassador for Pentel Canada. He also talks about his recent works using a mix of different media including 3D printing. Mike is then joined by self-taught artist Eric Romero whose representational style embraces work that reflects the influences from New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. His influences from the old masters are evident in his work. They talk about his journey in becoming a self-taught artist, working with grants as well as pricing your art. The homework will elevate your creativity. Pentel Canada Artist Ambassadors Frog Tiger Black Stonehenge watercolor paper Thingiverse (3D Printing Plans) Lithophane Creator Caravaggio Artemisia Gentileschi Albrecht Dürer Michaelangelo Lapis Room Sandro Botticelli’s - The Birth of Venus ”Mestizaje” by Eric Romero Silver Brush Williamsburg Oil Paints ”Belemente Dolorosa” by Eric Romero Gesso Eric Romero’s Digital Afterlife NFTs on OpenSea Tiledo Sara Jessica Kollig “Imperfect Perfection” by Eric Romero “Art Imitating Art” by Eric Romero Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Retablo by Eric Romero Nicolas Otero ===== How to reach Eric Romero ===== Instagram - @ericromeroart Web - ericromeroart.com TikTok - @ericromeroart Lapis Room Gallery - Lapis Room ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-02-07•1hr 53mins

71: Channeling the Old Masters in the Land of Enchantment with Eric Romero

Mike talks about his new role as an Artist Ambassador for Pentel Canada. He also talks about his recent works using a mix of different media including 3D printing. Mike is then joined by self-taught artist Eric Romero whose representational style embraces work that reflects the influences from New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. His influences from the old masters are evident in his work. They talk about his journey in becoming a self-taught artist, working with grants as well as pricing your art. The homework will elevate your creativity. Pentel Canada Artist Ambassadors Frog Tiger Black Stonehenge watercolor paper Thingiverse (3D Printing Plans) Lithophane Creator Caravaggio Artemisia Gentileschi Albrecht Dürer Michaelangelo Lapis Room Sandro Botticelli’s - The Birth of Venus ”Mestizaje” by Eric Romero Silver Brush Williamsburg Oil Paints ”Belemente Dolorosa” by Eric Romero Gesso Eric Romero’s Digital Afterlife NFTs on OpenSea Tiledo Sara Jessica Kollig “Imperfect Perfection” by Eric Romero “Art Imitating Art” by Eric Romero Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Retablo by Eric Romero Nicolas Otero ===== How to reach Eric Romero ===== Instagram - @ericromeroart Web - ericromeroart.com TikTok - @ericromeroart Lapis Room Gallery - Lapis Room ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-02-07•1hr 53mins

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70: Escaping Expectations with Vibrant Colors and Canvases of Dreams with Shima Star

Mike plays with colored pencils on black toned paper and revisits graphite with a wonderful photogenic gecko. Mike is then joined by Shima Star who is an amazing artist he met through Clubhouse. They talk about her journey from exploring creativity in secret to creating and then following her own path. Shima talks about her inspiration for her work and mediums. She also speaks to building a large community on Clubhouse and how to foster acceptance as well as empowering and celebrating women and people of color. Her homework will provide you with a vision. Mushroom solo (Coloured pencil on Strathmore black 400 series) Mushroom with webs (Coloured pencil on Strathmore black 400 series) Gecko (Graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth) Cole (@Tropicol on Instagram) David Hockney Polaroid collage of grandmother “Quiet” by Susan Cain Bipolar Queen Shima Kali Kiki Art Club on Clubhouse Paula Rego Studio Frida Kahlo ===== How to reach Shima Star ===== Instagram (@shimastar) Web site Twitter ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-01-10•1hr 37mins

70: Escaping Expectations with Vibrant Colors and Canvases of Dreams with Shima Star

Mike plays with colored pencils on black toned paper and revisits graphite with a wonderful photogenic gecko. Mike is then joined by Shima Star who is an amazing artist he met through Clubhouse. They talk about her journey from exploring creativity in secret to creating and then following her own path. Shima talks about her inspiration for her work and mediums. She also speaks to building a large community on Clubhouse and how to foster acceptance as well as empowering and celebrating women and people of color. Her homework will provide you with a vision. Mushroom solo (Coloured pencil on Strathmore black 400 series) Mushroom with webs (Coloured pencil on Strathmore black 400 series) Gecko (Graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth) Cole (@Tropicol on Instagram) David Hockney Polaroid collage of grandmother “Quiet” by Susan Cain Bipolar Queen Shima Kali Kiki Art Club on Clubhouse Paula Rego Studio Frida Kahlo ===== How to reach Shima Star ===== Instagram (@shimastar) Web site Twitter ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2022-01-10•1hr 37mins

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69: Building Your Creative Brand with Cole LaBounty McNair

Mike reflects on 2021 and the success of the podcast. He also touches on some recent watercolor and colored pencil pieces. Cole LaBounty McNair then joins the podcast to talk about his journey in art from a young age to where he is now. They talk about education, skill, inspiration, and building your brand. Cole shares some insights around his success and his approach to running a creative business. Cole’s homework will give you pause. Bison Black swallowtail Dragonfly Monet Rembrandt Vermeer The Cooper Union (New York) Maryland Institute College of Art Art Institute Chicago Vanessa Foley Eurasian Buzard on tree stump Tricoloured heron Faber Castell Polychromos Caran d’Ache Pablo Staedtler Lumograph black Afmat sharpener Tombow mono zero Arches hot press John Singer Sargent Fabriano Artistico Max Packs (Retro Maxpack) Aaron Blaise brush sets Nomad Sculpt Epson P900 Hahnemuhle William Turner printer paper Wolf Squarespace Shopify Da Vinci app (iOS) Etchr Sketchbooks The Last Vermeer (movie) Sylvie Mahdalova (artist) Hannah Shand (artist) ===== How to reach Cole LaBounty McNair ===== Instagram (@clm.artistry) Web site Tiktok @clmartistry ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-12-27•1hr 50mins

69: Building Your Creative Brand with Cole LaBounty McNair

Mike reflects on 2021 and the success of the podcast. He also touches on some recent watercolor and colored pencil pieces. Cole LaBounty McNair then joins the podcast to talk about his journey in art from a young age to where he is now. They talk about education, skill, inspiration, and building your brand. Cole shares some insights around his success and his approach to running a creative business. Cole’s homework will give you pause. Bison Black swallowtail Dragonfly Monet Rembrandt Vermeer The Cooper Union (New York) Maryland Institute College of Art Art Institute Chicago Vanessa Foley Eurasian Buzard on tree stump Tricoloured heron Faber Castell Polychromos Caran d’Ache Pablo Staedtler Lumograph black Afmat sharpener Tombow mono zero Arches hot press John Singer Sargent Fabriano Artistico Max Packs (Retro Maxpack) Aaron Blaise brush sets Nomad Sculpt Epson P900 Hahnemuhle William Turner printer paper Wolf Squarespace Shopify Da Vinci app (iOS) Etchr Sketchbooks The Last Vermeer (movie) Sylvie Mahdalova (artist) Hannah Shand (artist) ===== How to reach Cole LaBounty McNair ===== Instagram (@clm.artistry) Web site Tiktok @clmartistry ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-12-27•1hr 50mins

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68: Taming Inner Demons with Pencils and Magic with Marta Witkiewicz

Mike talks about a recent course, some new pieces in his online store as well as revealing his 2022 theme. Mike is then joined by Marta Witkiewicz who talks about her journey from the forests and meadows to Poland to a world of magic and fantasy. Marta talks about her demons and how art has provided her with a safe harbor. She shares her technical skills, her love of writing, and her thoughts about social media. Her homework will leave you wondering, why? Dog and chickadee Dragonfly Art vs artist Eating Disorders (WebMD) Stanislaw Witkiewicz Salvador Dali William-Adolphe Bouguereau Pre-Raphaelites Art Renewal Center Academy of Realist Art in Toronto Barcelona Academy of Art Arantzazu Martinez (Atelier in Madrid) Ear, eye and nose ”Daughter of the Night Sky” Canson Bristol Fabriano paper Strathmore 400 series Bristol ”The Keeper” “Distractions” Alla Prima ===== How to reach Marta Witkiewicz ===== Instagram Web Twitter ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-12-13•1hr 54mins

68: Taming Inner Demons with Pencils and Magic with Marta Witkiewicz

Mike talks about a recent course, some new pieces in his online store as well as revealing his 2022 theme. Mike is then joined by Marta Witkiewicz who talks about her journey from the forests and meadows to Poland to a world of magic and fantasy. Marta talks about her demons and how art has provided her with a safe harbor. She shares her technical skills, her love of writing, and her thoughts about social media. Her homework will leave you wondering, why? Dog and chickadee Dragonfly Art vs artist Eating Disorders (WebMD) Stanislaw Witkiewicz Salvador Dali William-Adolphe Bouguereau Pre-Raphaelites Art Renewal Center Academy of Realist Art in Toronto Barcelona Academy of Art Arantzazu Martinez (Atelier in Madrid) Ear, eye and nose ”Daughter of the Night Sky” Canson Bristol Fabriano paper Strathmore 400 series Bristol ”The Keeper” “Distractions” Alla Prima ===== How to reach Marta Witkiewicz ===== Instagram Web Twitter ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-12-13•1hr 54mins

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67: For the Love of Watercolor and Observation with Ian de Hoog

Mike talks about a change to Patreon, some new artwork, and setting your theme for 2022. Mike is then joined by artist and educator Ian de Hoog who shares his creative journey that involves music and art. Ian goes into detail about his tools and his approach to creating. They explore his recent works and talk about his current course on watercolor. Ian also shares homework that will provide you with an easy opportunity for improvement into 2022. Mushroom Recursion Collection Hahnemühle William Turner Inkjet Paper Patreon Chickadee Stoat Victoria BC University of Victoria Pentel 3 mm and 5 mm pencils Staedtler 2 mm leadholders Nobel 2mm sharpener Etchr course (Introduction to Watercolour for Animals) Arches Cold Press Saunders Waterford paper Fabriano Artistico Daniel Smith Watercolor Working with a Split Primary Palette (Daniel Smith) Neutral tint (payne’s grey) Downy woodpecker Happy Dot Brush Flow Brush Sumie style painting Paperlike (iPad screen protector) Sketchboard Pro Blue Heron Winslow Art Center ===== How to reach Ian de Hoog ===== Instagram (@iandehoogart) Web (iandehoog.com) Youtube Etchr video - Definition, Control and Consistency with Watercolours ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-11-29•1hr 49mins

67: For the Love of Watercolor and Observation with Ian de Hoog

Mike talks about a change to Patreon, some new artwork, and setting your theme for 2022. Mike is then joined by artist and educator Ian de Hoog who shares his creative journey that involves music and art. Ian goes into detail about his tools and his approach to creating. They explore his recent works and talk about his current course on watercolor. Ian also shares homework that will provide you with an easy opportunity for improvement into 2022. Mushroom Recursion Collection Hahnemühle William Turner Inkjet Paper Patreon Chickadee Stoat Victoria BC University of Victoria Pentel 3 mm and 5 mm pencils Staedtler 2 mm leadholders Nobel 2mm sharpener Etchr course (Introduction to Watercolour for Animals) Arches Cold Press Saunders Waterford paper Fabriano Artistico Daniel Smith Watercolor Working with a Split Primary Palette (Daniel Smith) Neutral tint (payne’s grey) Downy woodpecker Happy Dot Brush Flow Brush Sumie style painting Paperlike (iPad screen protector) Sketchboard Pro Blue Heron Winslow Art Center ===== How to reach Ian de Hoog ===== Instagram (@iandehoogart) Web (iandehoog.com) Youtube Etchr video - Definition, Control and Consistency with Watercolours ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-11-29•1hr 49mins

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66: Rediscovering Creative Identity Through Fine Art with Stephanie Darlene Greenwald

Mike brings some snow and talks about Nomad Sculpt for iPadOS. Stephanie Darlene Greenwald joins the podcast to talk about how she recently rediscovered her art again after spending two decades as a graphic designer. She shares her expertise as an artist/illustrator as well as a businesswoman and a single parent. She talks about how she creates, what inspires her and some things she has learned along the way. The homework is something we can all identify with so have fun! :-) Drawing Inspiration Playlist on Spotify Nomad Sculpt The 100 day project () Portfolio Caran d’Ache Procreate The Create! Podcast by Ekaterina Popova ===== How to reach Stephanie Darlene ===== Instagram (@stephaniedarlene.art) Web (stephaniedarlene.com) Facebook (@stephaniedarlene.art) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-11-15•1hr 25mins

66: Rediscovering Creative Identity Through Fine Art with Stephanie Darlene Greenwald

Mike brings some snow and talks about Nomad Sculpt for iPadOS. Stephanie Darlene Greenwald joins the podcast to talk about how she recently rediscovered her art again after spending two decades as a graphic designer. She shares her expertise as an artist/illustrator as well as a businesswoman and a single parent. She talks about how she creates, what inspires her and some things she has learned along the way. The homework is something we can all identify with so have fun! :-) Drawing Inspiration Playlist on Spotify Nomad Sculpt The 100 day project () Portfolio Caran d’Ache Procreate The Create! Podcast by Ekaterina Popova ===== How to reach Stephanie Darlene ===== Instagram (@stephaniedarlene.art) Web (stephaniedarlene.com) Facebook (@stephaniedarlene.art) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-11-15•1hr 25mins

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65: Character Design, Caricature, and Embracing a Creative Mindset with Stephen Silver

Mike talks about his recent mushroom ink piece and shares a view into his pencil case. Mike is then joined by Stephen Silver to talk about the creative journey that has allowed him to work at Disney, Nickelodeon, and many others. Stephen shares what inspires him and how he arrived at the point of being an artist as well as a teacher. He talks about what he has learned as a teacher and he shares what we can learn from having a positive creative mindset. Large mushroom piece What’s in my pencil case Tom and Jerry The Flintstones Norman Rockwell Mort Drucker Jack Davis Al Hirschfeld Famous Artists School J. C. Leyendecker Silvertoons ArtStation Titmouse Clerks: The Animated Series The Weekenders Kim Possible Danny Phantom Cintiq (by Wacom) Workshop November 12-14, 2021 Wallace Wattles Gorilla Marketing (book) Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (book) ===== How to reach Stephen Silver ===== Instagram (@stephensilver7) SilverDrawingAcademy.com Silvertoons.com YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-11-01•1hr 36mins

65: Character Design, Caricature, and Embracing a Creative Mindset with Stephen Silver

Mike talks about his recent mushroom ink piece and shares a view into his pencil case. Mike is then joined by Stephen Silver to talk about the creative journey that has allowed him to work at Disney, Nickelodeon, and many others. Stephen shares what inspires him and how he arrived at the point of being an artist as well as a teacher. He talks about what he has learned as a teacher and he shares what we can learn from having a positive creative mindset. Large mushroom piece What’s in my pencil case Tom and Jerry The Flintstones Norman Rockwell Mort Drucker Jack Davis Al Hirschfeld Famous Artists School J. C. Leyendecker Silvertoons ArtStation Titmouse Clerks: The Animated Series The Weekenders Kim Possible Danny Phantom Cintiq (by Wacom) Workshop November 12-14, 2021 Wallace Wattles Gorilla Marketing (book) Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines (book) ===== How to reach Stephen Silver ===== Instagram (@stephensilver7) SilverDrawingAcademy.com Silvertoons.com YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-11-01•1hr 36mins

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64: Reflections, Creating with Mushroom Ink, and Social Media

Mike takes an episode to reflect on being a creative over the last couple of months. He explores some of the challenges we experience and considers how to build a recipe for recovery for your creative practice. He then answers questions about creating mushroom ink and then painting with it and ends with what a short shutdown of Facebook and Instagram means for creatives. Tree frog in ink Sam Gillett episode Sam Gillett Greydiance Raven in pencil Jo Brown on IG Shaggy mane ink cap First Ink cap pic Solitary ink cap Mushroom on a tree WIP of mushroom on forest floor IGTV of making ink Arches cold press Rosemary & Co (here and here) Micro.blog ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-10-19•37mins

64: Reflections, Creating with Mushroom Ink, and Social Media

Mike takes an episode to reflect on being a creative over the last couple of months. He explores some of the challenges we experience and considers how to build a recipe for recovery for your creative practice. He then answers questions about creating mushroom ink and then painting with it and ends with what a short shutdown of Facebook and Instagram means for creatives. Tree frog in ink Sam Gillett episode Sam Gillett Greydiance Raven in pencil Jo Brown on IG Shaggy mane ink cap First Ink cap pic Solitary ink cap Mushroom on a tree WIP of mushroom on forest floor IGTV of making ink Arches cold press Rosemary & Co (here and here) Micro.blog ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-10-19•37mins

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63: Exploring Curiosity and Nature Journaling with Bethan Burton

Mike talks about a very special crossover episode of this podcast. He also talks about Inktober and an NFT drop. Bethan Burton, artist and host of the “Journaling with Nature” joins the show to talk about capturing and documenting the world around us. She talks about fine-tuning your senses and using intentional curiosity to find the hidden secrets at our feet. She shares her experiences in empowering kids and adults. She also talks about the annual event that was the reason she started the podcast. Journaling with Nature Inktober Rhino Mergansers Digital Emergence on Opensea.io Phenology wheel Magpie season John Muir Laws Sketchboard Pro Nature Journaling Week Mike on Journaling with Nature (Episode 58) ===== How to reach Bethan Burton ===== Instagram (@JournalingwithNature) Web (JournalingwithNature) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-10-04•1hr 45mins

63: Exploring Curiosity and Nature Journaling with Bethan Burton

Mike talks about a very special crossover episode of this podcast. He also talks about Inktober and an NFT drop. Bethan Burton, artist and host of the “Journaling with Nature” joins the show to talk about capturing and documenting the world around us. She talks about fine-tuning your senses and using intentional curiosity to find the hidden secrets at our feet. She shares her experiences in empowering kids and adults. She also talks about the annual event that was the reason she started the podcast. Journaling with Nature Inktober Rhino Mergansers Digital Emergence on Opensea.io Phenology wheel Magpie season John Muir Laws Sketchboard Pro Nature Journaling Week Mike on Journaling with Nature (Episode 58) ===== How to reach Bethan Burton ===== Instagram (@JournalingwithNature) Web (JournalingwithNature) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-10-04•1hr 45mins

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62: Scientific Illustration, Flying Trilobites and Social Media with Glendon Mellow

Mike talks about some recent work, podcast starter packs, and Inktober plans. Artist and writer Glendon Mellow joins the podcast to talk about scientific illustration also know as . He talks about his journey from a fine art degree, to retail and then writing for Scientific American. Mike and Glendon talk about the tools of the trade and how being a dad impacts your art. They also talk about finding your ambassador piece. Glendon then provides some helpful information on how to navigate social media as an artist and the importance of online allies. Tardigrade sketches (web) Wood duck (web) Drawing Inspiration Discord Server Drawing Inspiration Starter Packs (web) Carl Zimmer (web) Ed Yong (web) Riley Black (web) David Orr (web) John Hawks (Twitter) Emily Willingham (web) Invivo (web) Symbiartic (web) Carla Patriquin (Twitter) Trilobite (Wikipedia) Flying Trilobite (web) Tardigrade (Wikipedia) Carl Buell (web) Mikes short video about tardigrades (YouTube) ArtRage Vitae (web) Procreate (web) Fabriano (web) Michael Whelan (web) Royal Ontario Museum - ROM (web) Mark Witton (web) Brian Engh (YouTube) Crash McCreery (IMDB) Liz Butler (Twitter) Eric Orchard (Wikipedia) Facebook Now Holding Your Audience for Ransom - Katie McKissick Emily damstra (web) Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain ===== How to reach Glendon Mellow ===== Twitter (@FlyingTrilobite) Web site (glendonmellow.com) Instagram (@flyingtrilobite) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-09-20•1hr 42mins

62: Scientific Illustration, Flying Trilobites and Social Media with Glendon Mellow

Mike talks about some recent work, podcast starter packs, and Inktober plans. Artist and writer Glendon Mellow joins the podcast to talk about scientific illustration also know as . He talks about his journey from a fine art degree, to retail and then writing for Scientific American. Mike and Glendon talk about the tools of the trade and how being a dad impacts your art. They also talk about finding your ambassador piece. Glendon then provides some helpful information on how to navigate social media as an artist and the importance of online allies. Tardigrade sketches (web) Wood duck (web) Drawing Inspiration Discord Server Drawing Inspiration Starter Packs (web) Carl Zimmer (web) Ed Yong (web) Riley Black (web) David Orr (web) John Hawks (Twitter) Emily Willingham (web) Invivo (web) Symbiartic (web) Carla Patriquin (Twitter) Trilobite (Wikipedia) Flying Trilobite (web) Tardigrade (Wikipedia) Carl Buell (web) Mikes short video about tardigrades (YouTube) ArtRage Vitae (web) Procreate (web) Fabriano (web) Michael Whelan (web) Royal Ontario Museum - ROM (web) Mark Witton (web) Brian Engh (YouTube) Crash McCreery (IMDB) Liz Butler (Twitter) Eric Orchard (Wikipedia) Facebook Now Holding Your Audience for Ransom - Katie McKissick Emily damstra (web) Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain ===== How to reach Glendon Mellow ===== Twitter (@FlyingTrilobite) Web site (glendonmellow.com) Instagram (@flyingtrilobite) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-09-20•1hr 42mins

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61: Connections, Embracing Challenges, and Enjoying the Present with Gayle Kabaker

Mike completes another page in his nature journal, visits a local historic site and talks about prompts like and Inktober. Artist and teacher Gayle Kabaker joins the podcast to talk about her creative journey from fashion illustrator to portraiture and cover design. She recently complete her seventh cover for The New Yorker Magazine. She has also done work with Vital Voices including a book with 100 of her portraits. Newsletter Dragonflies King estate paint Maya Hum Liz Butler and Glendon Mellow for Inktober Instagram (@GayleKabaker) The New Yorker “Blown Covers” by Françoise Mouly “June Brides” Vital Voices Vital Voices Book Jennifer Orkin Lewis (@augustwren) “100 Days of Drawing” by Jennifer Orkin Lewis Sketching my way through crisis - Washington Post Article Strathmore Mixed Media Soft Cover ===== How to reach Gayle Kabaker ===== Instagram (@GayleKabaker) Web site (gkabaker.com) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-09-06•1hr 21mins

61: Connections, Embracing Challenges, and Enjoying the Present with Gayle Kabaker

Mike completes another page in his nature journal, visits a local historic site and talks about prompts like and Inktober. Artist and teacher Gayle Kabaker joins the podcast to talk about her creative journey from fashion illustrator to portraiture and cover design. She recently complete her seventh cover for The New Yorker Magazine. She has also done work with Vital Voices including a book with 100 of her portraits. Newsletter Dragonflies King estate paint Maya Hum Liz Butler and Glendon Mellow for Inktober Instagram (@GayleKabaker) The New Yorker “Blown Covers” by Françoise Mouly “June Brides” Vital Voices Vital Voices Book Jennifer Orkin Lewis (@augustwren) “100 Days of Drawing” by Jennifer Orkin Lewis Sketching my way through crisis - Washington Post Article Strathmore Mixed Media Soft Cover ===== How to reach Gayle Kabaker ===== Instagram (@GayleKabaker) Web site (gkabaker.com) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-09-06•1hr 21mins

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60: Connecting with Friends and Finding a New Creative Path with Artist Alvin Chong

Mike prepares some starter packs for those interested in a list of curated episodes around certain topics. He also shares a strategy in how to share your work. Alvin Chong joins the podcast to talk about his beginnings and his journey from creativity and back again. Alvin talks about his art, his tattoo business, and how the lockdown opened up new possibilities for him online. Podcast starter packs Elephant Orangutan Checkiday.com Miami Ink LA Ink The Art of Alvin: A Collection of Sketches Staedtler pencils Etchr Alvaro Castagnet Etchr course - August 28, 2021 Paul Heaston Episode 52: Color Versus Line and Demystifying Oil Painting with Kimberly Brooks ===== How to reach Alvin Chong ===== Instagram (@artofalvin) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Want to Support the Podcast ??? ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-08-23•1hr 30mins

60: Connecting with Friends and Finding a New Creative Path with Artist Alvin Chong

Mike prepares some starter packs for those interested in a list of curated episodes around certain topics. He also shares a strategy in how to share your work. Alvin Chong joins the podcast to talk about his beginnings and his journey from creativity and back again. Alvin talks about his art, his tattoo business, and how the lockdown opened up new possibilities for him online. Podcast starter packs Elephant Orangutan Checkiday.com Miami Ink LA Ink The Art of Alvin: A Collection of Sketches Staedtler pencils Etchr Alvaro Castagnet Etchr course - August 28, 2021 Paul Heaston Episode 52: Color Versus Line and Demystifying Oil Painting with Kimberly Brooks ===== How to reach Alvin Chong ===== Instagram (@artofalvin) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Want to Support the Podcast ??? ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

2021-08-23•1hr 30mins

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109: Finding Beauty in Brokenness with Nathan Terborg

109: Finding Beauty in Brokenness with Nathan Terborg

108: Golden Visions: Anna Gibbs on Nature and Gold Leaf Artistry

108: Golden Visions: Anna Gibbs on Nature and Gold Leaf Artistry

107: One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration, and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist, and Professor

107: One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration, and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist, and Professor

106: Drawn Together, Natural Pigments and the Many Faces of Dylan Sara

106: Drawn Together, Natural Pigments and the Many Faces of Dylan Sara

105: Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior

105: Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior

104: Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi’s Artistic Pilgrimage

104: Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi’s Artistic Pilgrimage

103: Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create

103: Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create

102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson

102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson

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101: The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond

101: The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond

100: A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration

100: A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration

99: Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry

99: Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry

98: The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower

98: The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower

97: Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen

97: Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen

96: The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan

96: The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan

95: Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad’s Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine

95: Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad’s Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine

94: Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf

94: Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf

93: Textures of the Natural World: An Interview with Artist Melissa Cormier

93: Textures of the Natural World: An Interview with Artist Melissa Cormier

92: Becoming an Artpreneur with Artist, Author, and Art Business Coach Miriam Schulman

92: Becoming an Artpreneur with Artist, Author, and Art Business Coach Miriam Schulman

91: The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting

91: The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting

90: Unfolding Creativity: The Art of Lifting with Paper Artist Andrew Wong

90: Unfolding Creativity: The Art of Lifting with Paper Artist Andrew Wong

89: Depicting Canadian Landscapes, Cottage Country, and Streetcars Using Acrylics with Kenneth Kirsch

89: Depicting Canadian Landscapes, Cottage Country, and Streetcars Using Acrylics with Kenneth Kirsch

88: For the Love of Architecture on Land and at Sea with Pencil Artist Greg DiNapoli

88: For the Love of Architecture on Land and at Sea with Pencil Artist Greg DiNapoli

87: Illustration, Urban Sketching and Kickstarting Your Creative Obsession with Christina Wald

87: Illustration, Urban Sketching and Kickstarting Your Creative Obsession with Christina Wald

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86: Mixed media, Watercolor and Taking the Road Less Traveled with Tina Hotchkiss

86: Mixed media, Watercolor and Taking the Road Less Traveled with Tina Hotchkiss

85: Exploring Landscapes Around the World with Art ToolKit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin

85: Exploring Landscapes Around the World with Art ToolKit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin

84: Draw Yourself Calm Using Patterns in Nature with Amy Maricle

84: Draw Yourself Calm Using Patterns in Nature with Amy Maricle

83: Being Curious, Social Media, and the Joy of Watercolors and Acrylics with Alyssa Doggett

83: Being Curious, Social Media, and the Joy of Watercolors and Acrylics with Alyssa Doggett

82: From Murals to Miniatures, Supporting Conservation Through Art with Zoe Fitchet

82: From Murals to Miniatures, Supporting Conservation Through Art with Zoe Fitchet

81: The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher

81: The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher

80: Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws

80: Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws

79: Using Art to Build Awareness, with Artist and Bird-Nerd Hannah Shand

79: Using Art to Build Awareness, with Artist and Bird-Nerd Hannah Shand

78: Creating Art Outdoors: Urban Sketching and Plein Air Painting

78: Creating Art Outdoors: Urban Sketching and Plein Air Painting

77: Google Doodles, Route 66 and the Animated Sketchbook Journey with Matthew Cruickshank

77: Google Doodles, Route 66 and the Animated Sketchbook Journey with Matthew Cruickshank

76: A Journey from Fine Art to Urban Sketching with Paul Heaston

76: A Journey from Fine Art to Urban Sketching with Paul Heaston

75: Breathing Life into the Pages of Vintage Books with Craig Williams

75: Breathing Life into the Pages of Vintage Books with Craig Williams

74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

73: Pencils, Polygons and Sculpting in 3D with Glen Southern

73: Pencils, Polygons and Sculpting in 3D with Glen Southern

72: Unleashing the Artist with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor

72: Unleashing the Artist with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor