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I am an artist based in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and I LOVE talking about Art and Design! I have a Fine Arts degree and an Education degree which I used in tandem to teach High School Art. To balance out my formal education, my initial interest in Art began with participating in Graffiti culture…

Artist Life


    • Jun 23, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    NEW "ART BALLAD" PODCAST, EPISODE 1 - WHAT IS ART

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 53:34


    Artist Life is NO MORE. Check out ART BALLAD podcast, it is my new podcast with another Artist and we have GREAT conversations, here is our first episode. After this, I will not be posting here anymore and shutting down Artist Life social medias. ART BALLAD: We are two artists based in Alberta, Canada. We love to create, view, discuss and challenge each other when it comes to all things Art and Design. Some of the things we will be discussing are: Art movements, specific artists, historical events,media, concepts, ideas and controversies. Come join us as we discuss these things with you! linktr.ee/artballad ArtBalladPodcast@gmail.com

    ARTIST LIFE RIP - CHECK OUT THE NEW NEW, ART BALLAD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 2:51


    Artist Life is NO MORE. Check out ART BALLAD podcast, it is my new podcast with another Artist and we have GREAT conversations. ART BALLAD: We are two artists based in Alberta, Canada. We love to create, view, discuss and challenge each other when it comes to all things Art and Design. Some of the things we will be discussing are: Art movements, specific artists, historical events,media, concepts, ideas and controversies. Come join us as we discuss these things with you! linktr.ee/artballad ArtBalladPodcast@gmail.com

    32 - EXPRESSING THE SAME IDEA WITH DIFFERENT MEDIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 23:15


    I discuss how it's useful practise to use different media to express the same idea and what can happen when you do. . Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    31 - My History with Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 45:26


    I speak about my relationship with writing and it being my first Art form. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    30 - ARTIST COMMUNITIES (Odd Covid Cast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 26:36


    I talk about the importance of talking with other artists. I'm pretty off but got an episode out regardless. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    Covid 19 Update - Jobless! Social Media Updates... (VLOG)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 5:04


    No schools, no work, no money. Quick update that is WAY calmer than I actually am! Priorities are going to shift dramatically so my social media stuff... I don't know. (VLOG - WEEK 12, YEAR 2) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts fk.artists@gmail.com

    29 - WHAT IF THEY DON'T GET IT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 40:34


    What happens if the audience doesn't get your concept?! I also talk about a current collaboration I'm working on as well as what it's like to lose control of your work. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    28 - INSPIRATION IS FOR AMATEURS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 45:24


    I discuss the Chuck Close quote and how it's informed my Artistic Practise. I also answer the questions: What piece of Art would I like to own most, and What's the best piece of advice ever given to me! Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    27 - MAKING BAD ART IS BETTER THAN MAKING NO ART?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 34:32


    Someone sent me a pseudo inspirational quote that says making bad art is better than making no art. Is it? Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    26 - APPROPRIATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 44:37


    I quickly overview some of my thoughts on appropriation in Art. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    25 - ART AS A CATHARTIC PROCESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 51:35


    I talk about my experiences with creating Art as a coping mechanism! Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    24.5 - DAVE BULLIED, PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 46:26


    The conversation with Dave Bullied continues and we get into the question about Pay for Display and the Business of Art. https://www.instagram.com/davebullied/ https://www.facebook.com/davebulliedart/ cmondavey@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    24 - DAVE BULLIED, PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 60:14


    I have Dave Bullied on the podcast and we discuss some of his background and get into what the Guerrilla Art Collective is all about! https://www.instagram.com/davebullied/ https://www.facebook.com/davebulliedart/ cmondavey@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    23 - THE DUTY OF ART IS TO ELEVATE US ABOVE THE BEAST?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 37:41


    "Isn't that the duty of Art - to elevate us above the Beast?" - I take apart this quote a bit and share my thoughts. I also further my thoughts on separating Art from the Artist and how do you know when a piece is done? Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    22 - ANYONE CAN DO THAT! (NOPE.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 46:43


    Sometimes people look at your art and say, "Anyone can do that." Uh, no? I also discuss the future of my art practise as well as give some advice to artists who have passion but no "means" of expressing it. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    21 - A CASE FOR SEPARATING ART FROM THE ARTIST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 48:00


    Separating Art from the Artist - why is this a useful "skill" to have? Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

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    20 - HOW HAS MY ART PRACTISE CHANGED IN THE PAST DECADE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 60:54


    Someone asks me how my art practise has changed in the course of the past decade and... with sometimes too much detail - I answer! Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: https://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    19 - LEGACY OF CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 31:54


    My thoughts on the legacy of contemporary artists. This includes specifics on what I think my own legacy as an artist could be. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    18 - WHY GET UPSET OVER ART?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 35:05


    I talk about the banana duct tape piece, "Enter Comedian", and why people get upset about Art! Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    17 - ARTIST LIFE SOLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 5:06


    This is Jon, I am continuing Artist Life by myself. This is a short explanation. Artist Life LinkTree: linktr.ee/ArtistLife My Art Social Media: linktr.ee/Fk_Arts

    16 - QUESTIONS TO ASK AN ARTIST, PART 2 (LORALEE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 29:00


    We ask each other some questions! Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    15 - QUESTIONS TO ASK AN ARTIST, PART 1 (JON)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 42:07


    We ask each other some questions! Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    14 - ART HISTORY. WHO CARES?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 61:05


    We discuss Art History and it's importance and also lack thereof. Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    13 - HOW ART ENRICHES OUR LIVES (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 66:03


    We talk about how different forms of Art enrich our lives - not as producers but as consumers. Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    12 - GRAFFITI... WHAT IS IT AND WHY? (Clusterfluff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 94:06


    We talk about Graffiti - what IS graffiti? What defines it? Is it Art? When, how, why? What about calligraphy? Is that any different? Defining terms... Redefining art styles, genres, and our understandings of things like language. What a mess! Art is messy and beautiful. Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    11 - ARTIST RUN CENTRES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 47:47


    We talk about Artist Run Centres - what are they? How do they compare to galleries? We talk about a couple specific ones in Lethbridge and Saskatoon. Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    10 - THE EFFECTS OF AN AUDIENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 51:13


    We talk about artwork and an audience. We get into specifics about our live painting experience in front of people. DIRECTIONS TO GET TO THE EXHIBIT: https://youtu.be/3GNqZrobzx0 Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    9 - COLLABORATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 59:40


    We talk about collaboration as Artists. Our previous experiences and what we're working on together right now! DIRECTIONS TO GET TO THE EXHIBIT: https://youtu.be/3GNqZrobzx0 Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    8 - OUR FAVORITE ARTISTS! (PART TWO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 66:44


    We talk about our favorite artists and how they inspire us! Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ Artist's featured in PART 2: MARK ROTHKO - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rothko LOUISE BOURGEOUIS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Bourgeois TRENT REZNOR - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent_Reznor ANDY WARHOL- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol DAVID CHOE - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/davidchoe/ SUZY LAKE - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzy_Lake DAYNA MCLEOD - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayna_McLeod JACKSON POLLOCK - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Pollock

    7 - OUR FAVORITE ARTISTS! (PART ONE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 66:21


    We talk about our favorite artists and how they inspire us! Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/ Artist's featured in PART 1: YOKO ONO - https://www.instagram.com/yokoonoofficial/ ROCKIN' JELLY BEAN - https://www.instagram.com/rockinjellybean/ CINDY SHERMAN - https://www.instagram.com/cindysherman/ SOAK - https://www.instagram.com/thatguysoak/ BARBARA KRUGER - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Kruger LEV KHSEIN - https://www.instagram.com/lkhesin/

    6 - WHAT IS ART? WHAT IS AN ARTIST?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 66:40


    We ask and answer the questions, "what is art?" and "what is an artist?" How do YOU define Art? Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    5 - STEALING ART!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 58:15


    We discuss the notion of Stealing Art. Not stealing a physical piece to own, but stealing someone's idea and/or image etc. and making it your "own". Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    4 - HOW OUR MENTAL HEALTH EFFECTS OUR ARTISTIC PRACTISE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 69:08


    We discuss how our mental health effects our artist practise. NOTE - we were both in states of anxiety while recording and couldn't explore the topics to the standards we would have liked. However, we both learned new things about how we process when in these states. We wanted to share this because it is Real and we came away from it knowing ourselves better. Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    3 - ARTIST ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 78:47


    We discuss what roles and responsibilities artists should have. What roles does an artist have in society? Who are artists responsible to? Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    2 - ARTIST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 69:38


    We discuss an Artist's relationship with their environment. What does that mean? In what ways do our environments affect us as Artists? How do we interact with our surroundings and how does that play into our practise? Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    1 - CONCEPTUAL ART

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 58:41


    We discuss Conceptual Art! What is or isn't considered Conceptual Art and Why? What are some important pieces? Is Our work Conceptual? Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

    0 - INTRODUCTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 40:43


    We, Jon and Loralee, introduce the podcast! We give some insight into the direction we'd like things to go as well as an introduction to how we came to be Artists. Check out our Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/artistlifepodcast/ /// https://www.facebook.com/Artist-Life-Podcast-1236373716534933/ /// https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEi0QoT0puXeWh9VlJLozQ Loralee's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/loralees.art/ /// https://www.facebook.com/loraleeedwardsart/ Jon's Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/fk_arts/ /// https://www.facebook.com/FKArts/

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 0:56


    Artist Life (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 0:56


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