Ask An Artist

In this episode Peter and Tom, interview artist, Tushar Sabale. Tushar is a London-based artist who is renowned for his oil paintings and is represented by numerous galleries. He has won numerous awards for his work and as well as painting, he finds time to be an ambassador for the Broadway Arts festival, runs the London plein air painters group and regularly teaches oil painting workshops. In this episode, we hear how he started as an artist and how he manages his artistic output and business today. You can see Tushar's website here: www.tusharsabale.comThis Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.comReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tom and Peter discuss the somewhat illusive work-life balance; whether it is achievable as a self-employed Artist, how they manage it in their own situations and some tips which might help you to find your own.In the first half of the episode they share their own, somewhat similar, circumstances, particularly in relation to family life, and how these can both dovetail and clash with a creative career. In the second half of the episode, they discuss what they have learnt works (and doesn't work!) and share some tips for finding the balance between work, family, finance and relationships in your own creative life.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.comAudience ConnectionDiscover how top storytellers build content that connects and converts. Follow us!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview Marc Jackman, master chemist and director of Jackman's Art Materials; one of the newest and best manufacturers of artist quality paints, in the UK. Marc started the company in 2019, creating watercolour paints to begin with, followed by gouache and acrylic. In this episode, Marc shares the story of how he got into the industry and answers our questions about what makes "good" paint, why some colours are always more expensive than others and shares some advice to help anyone who is running a small, artistic business.For more information about Marc and Jackman's, visit their website: www.jackmansartmaterials.co.ukThis Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about pricing workshops for community groups, followed by a discussion about stretched canvas vs canvas paper, and finally, who to invite to your private view.If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.comOui Travel PodcastWelcome to Oui Travel Podcast, where we explore how travel & social media connects us all.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview one of the busiest artists working today. Hashim Akib is an internationally renowned Artist, represented by several galleries in the UK. He has exhibited with The Royal Society of Marine Artists, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and The New English Art Club. He also writes instructional books, which have been translated into several languages; he teaches here in the UK and abroad, as well as online; he has worked with Daler Rowney to produce teaching DVDs and he regularly writes for magazines… and he still finds time to paint! We're delighted to get the chance to interview him, to ask, just how does he do it all…?Hash talks through his artistic and business journey to date, offering insightful and humble business advice to anyone looking to pursue art as a career.For more information abut Hash and his work, visit his website: www.hashimakib.co.ukThis Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.comOui Travel PodcastWelcome to Oui Travel Podcast, where we explore how travel & social media connects us all.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode Peter and Tom discuss taking on commissions. They discuss the pros and cons of working to someone else's brief, suggest how to go about gaining them and what the process of completing one might look like. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.com

Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2025 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year.In this episode Peter and Tom look back to the planning meeting they had this time last year, and discuss what went well, not so well, whether they achieved their goals and if not, why not.  Peter and Tom use this reflection to plan what needs to stay, go and be changed as they move into the coming year. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comTom's website: tomshepherdart.comPeter's website: peterkeegan.comPodcast website: www.askanartistpodcast.com

Ask An Artist will be back with brand new episodes, every fortnight, from Friday February 28th 2025.There will be the usual chat and topic episodes by Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd, plus interviews with artists and industry experts. Already lined up for this season are Hashim Akib, Rodney Kingston and Marc Jackman, of Jackman's Art Materials. Plus, we need your questions! Email them to us at askanartistpodcast@gmail.com or visit the website, www.askanartistpodcast.com and we will do our very best to answer them for you on the podcast.Make sure you like and follow the podcast to be notified of all new episodes - we look forward to speaking to you very soon!

In this special episode of Ask An Artist, we take a look back at some of the highlights of 2024. In the first part, we feature our planning episode from back in March, then our interview with Tom Croft about judging art competitions and finally, a question about knowing when to go full time..After the break, we feature the episodes on selling strategies, the interview with Laura Boswell and studio spaces. We hope you have enjoyed listening this year, and if you want to listen to any of these episodes in full, follow the links below:Planning Meeting: Full episodeA Judge's Perspective; Interview with Tom Croft: Full episodeListener Questions 20: Full episodeSelling Strategies: Full episodeInterview with Laura Boswell ARE: Full episodeStudio Space: Full episodeThis Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about making ends meet, followed by payment terms when writing an article and finally, what to do if you attend a workshop which turns out not to be that good!If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode Peter and Tom interview art critic, Estelle Lovatt FRSA. Estelle has the experience of being on both sides of the canvas; having trained as a painter, read art history and worked as a gallery exhibition curator. Estelle works as a freelance art critic for the BBC (radio and TV), as well as for various independent radio stations throughout Great Britain. She writes for numerous magazines and newspapers and lectures at the Hampstead School of Art, in London. She also runs her own walking tours and masterclasses. In this fascinating episode, Estelle talks knowledgeably and passionately about the art world of the past and the present, and the role of the art critic today.To find out more about Estelle, visit her website: https://estellelovatt.com/  This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:  Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com Search Press publishers: www.searchpress.com Jackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

 In this week's episode, there was a problem with the audio and we had to use the back up track for a section of Peter's audio; we apologise for the poor quality audio between 20 and 32 minutes.In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss teaching and share their advice and best practice for whether or not teaching might be for you.They share how they both began teaching, the different forms it may take, as well as discussing the passion they both have for it. They also talk about lesson planning, best practices and share some practical examples of teaching strategies, as well as marketing tips for finding students. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

Tom and Peter are delighted to welcome back, podcast founder, Laura Boswell.  Together with Peter, Laura founded this very podcast and recorded over 100 episodes. In 2022, she and her husband, "The Talented Mr B", made the decision to move from their home in Buckinghamshire, to Scotland.In this episode, Peter and Tom catch up with Laura, find out how her work and business have developed and discuss what it has been like to effectively start again in a new area. To find out more about Laura, visit her website: https://www.lauraboswell.co.uk/This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about someone who will not pay, followed by a gallery offer which seems too good to be true and finally, being paid fairly for an art group workshop.If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode Peter and Tom interview artist Jenny Aitken, one of the UK's most successful oil painters working today. Jenny is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, exhibits her work nationally and internationally, has won numerous awards and regularly teaches, both in-person and online. In this episode she shares some really helpful insights into being a working Artist and talks about what inspired her to write her first book; "Painting into the Light".To find out more about Jenny, visit her website: https://jennyaitken.co.uk/This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode Peter and Tom discuss insurance. Drawing on their own experience, they discuss the different elements of your business that you may need to insure and some important aspects to take into consideration.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back fellow Artist, Tom Croft. Tom is a portrait painter who has appeared on Sky Portrait Artist of the year, as well as other TV art shows. He became more widely-known during the pandemic, for his work organising the Portraits for NHS Heroes project. Since gaining this recognition, Tom has been asked to be on the judging panel of several major art competitions and in this episode, Peter and Tom interview him about what it's like to be on both sides of the competition - to judge and to be judged.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about the use of AI, followed by a question about varnishing and finally, what judges are looking for in art competitions.If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this special episode, we compile some of the highlights from our interview episodes from the past 12 months.The episodes featured are;Season 5, episode 9; Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden - Should I go to Art School?Season 5, episode 13; Interview with Marine Costello from Parker HarrisSeason 5, episode 8; Interview with Edd Ralph, Senior Editor at Search Press PublishersSeason 6, episode 8; Interview with Chas & Liz Wood from Patchings ArtFestSeason 6, episode 11; Interview with Evie Hatch from Jackson's Art SuppliesRemember you can listen to all of these episodes in full, as well as all the previous episodes, on our dedicated website, askanartistpodcast.com, or wherever you get your podcasts.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Evie Hatch, Artist, Writer & Pigment Connoisseur from Jackson's Art Supplies, to talk about all things colour!What is your favourite colour? A question which we have probably all thought about and asked someone at some point. Evie is an Artist herself and works for Jackson's Art Supplies, writing for their blog and presenting on their social media channels. In this episode she chats with Tom and Peter about the origins of certain pigments, the ways in which Artists of the past and present have utilised colour, the qualities of different colours and she explains some common technical terms, such as hue, transparency, organic and light-fastness.And of course, to conclude the episode, Peter, Tom and Evie all share their favourite colours.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com/blog

In this episode, Peter and Tom, discuss the different studio and creative spaces they have worked in during their careers. They talk about the different forms that creative spaces may take, important factors to consider when choosing a space and some practical advice in terms of storage, health & safety and financial considerations.Tom and Peter talk in depth about their own, current, studio set-ups, share some of their own preferences, some of their studio routines and also, what their "dream" studio would be like.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Tom and Peter answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about terms and conditions when selling through a website, followed by a question about using the "gridding-up" method and finally, how to go about writing an article for a magazine. If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Chas and Liz Wood, the founders and managers of Patchings Art Centre in Nottinghamshire. The episode focuses on the annual art festival, now in its 31st year, which they host every July; Patchings Art Fest.They discuss how the art festival came about, what it takes to run, why Artists should consider being part of a festival and how to do so successfully. If you would like to find out more about the festival and busy your tickets, please visit: https://www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk/patchings-festival/This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode Peter and Tom talk about strategies for selling your artwork. The ways in which Artists sell their work can be numerous, difficult and confusing. Amongst other things, the episode covers making use of different platforms, selling with a gallery, price points and knowing your audience.  This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly, there's a question about creating prints, and whether it is possible to thrive as an Artist if you are not selling your originals. Secondly, they discuss whether it is possible to monetise your artwork as a teenager and last but by no means least, they discuss the use of AI; is it a handy tool or something to avoid as an Artist?If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com/blog

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview David Poxon again, this time about how and why he set up the International Watercolour Masters Festival; a biannual festival taking place in Shropshire in May 2024.For more information about the event, to purchase tickets and for IWM TV, visit the website by clicking here.This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press: www.searchpress.com

In this episode Tom and Peter interview sculptor, teacher and now, exhibition curator, James Ort about his latest project; Inspired by Knepp.In the first half, James summarises his journey to becoming an Artist and what led him, as a wildlife Artist, to want to do more to help nature. He talks about how he came to find out about the Knepp Estate, their rewilding project and the germination of his ideato use art to help spread awareness.In the second half, James talks in more detail about what Inspired by Knepp has become; his role as project manager / curator, the timeline of the project, the skills he has needed or had to develop to organise such a project and advise for any Artists looking to embark on something similar. Find out more here: https://knepp.co.uk/artWatch a short film about it here.This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press: www.searchpress.com

In the episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly, there's a question about knowing when to go full time as an Artist, secondly, how to honour and manage a collection of art work after the Artist dies, and finally, do you need a gallery to be successful?If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Watercolour Artist, David Poxon. In the first half, David identifies some key moments from early childhood which started his artistic journey and ultimately informed his choice of medium and subjects today.  After a long break from making art, David re-found his love of painting as a adult and with hard work and perseverance, has built an international reputation and following.In the second half, David shares his advice and guidance for how to be a successful working Artist, as well as discussing the teaching side of his career. To find out more about David, visit:www.davidpoxon.co.ukor visitwww.iwm.comfor exclusive group ticket deals to this year's festival!This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.comSearch Press: www.searchpress.com

Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2024 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year.In this episode Peter and Tom have a planning meeting for the forthcoming year. Rather than simply share their advice, in this episode, they let you "behind the curtain", to eavesdrop on their own planning meeting for the year.Starting by looking back and reviewing positives and negatives from the last 12 months, Peter and Tom use this reflection to plan what needs to stay, go and be changed, as they move into the coming year. They set themselves goals and targets and share some advice for keeping yourself accountable.Visit our website for some example worksheets which may be helpful for your own planning: www.askanartistpodcast.com This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

Season 6 of Ask An Artist returns on Friday 1st March 2024. In this teaser episode, Peter and Tom talk about the topics and interviewees they have planned for the season. New episodes will be released fortnightly, on Fridays, throughout the year!We look forward to speaking to you in the studio from this Friday 1st March!This season of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Marine Costello, the Head of Communications at Parker Harris. The focus of the episode is all about online marketing for Artists. Marine talks about her background in art history and arts management and shares her wisdom, in a no-nonsense way, offering tips and strategies which Artists can implement easily and immediately, to grow their business.Find out more about Parker Harris and the opportunities they are involved with on their website: www.parkerharris.co.ukThis Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com/blog

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss what they would create if no-one was watching, the do's and don'ts of putting together an Artists' CV and collecting other Artists' work.If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Penny Harris, co-founder and expert mentor at Parker Harris. Emma Parker and Penny Harris created Parker Harris in 1990. Their partnership is now one of the leading visual arts consultancies in the UK. Penny explains the importance of providing real opportunities for Artists and how this underpins everything which Parker Harris gets involved with. She also discusses the role of an Artist's mentor.Find out more about Parker Harris and the opportunities they are involved with on their website: www.parkerharris.co.ukThis Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies, canvas builder: www.jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builderJackson's Art supplies, framing services: www.jacksonsart.com/studio/framing

In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss discounting work; when it might be appropriate and even beneficial to do so for your business.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies, blog: www.jacksonsart.com/blog

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back Dr Curtis Tappenden, this time to pick his brains as a Senior Lecturer in Art and Design and ask the question Peter and Tom get asked most often; should I go to art school?This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies, blog: www.jacksonsart.com/blog

In this episode Peter and Tom talk to Edd Ralph, Senior Editor at Search Press publishers, leading supplier of Art & Craft books. They discuss Edd's role as senior editor, the process of writing a book and how and why it can be beneficial for working Artists to consider writing one.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson's Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comSearch Press publishers: www.searchpress.comJackson's Art supplies, canvas builder: www.jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builderJackson's Art supplies, framing services: www.jacksonsart.com/studio/framing

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss AI, creating work under pressure and copying other Artists' work. If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via this website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson's Art Supplies and Search Press publishers.For more information about our sponsors, please visit:Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.comJackson's Art supplies, canvas builder: www.jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builderJackson's Art supplies, framing services: www.jacksonsart.com/studio/framingSearch Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

In this episode, Peter & Tom interview Dr Curtis Tappenden about his 30 year career as a professional illustrator.For Curtis, art and drawing have always been passions and he shares the story of how he became an illustrator with grace, humour and humility. Curtis discusses what it is to be an illustrator and what his working day or week might look like. Curtis also shares his wisdom on the necessary qualities for anyone considering illustration as a profession and why the world needs illustrators, perhaps now more than ever.Find out more about Curtis on his website: https://curtistappenden.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtis.tappenden/?hl=en-gbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.tappenden/?locale=en_GBFor more details from our sponsors please visit:- Rosemary & Co, www.rosemaryandco.com- Jacksons Art Materials, www.jacksonsart.com- Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Gary Thompson, the founder and CEO of Jacksons Art Supplies about his journey from humble painter to founding and growing a now global, art supplies company. Gary's story is an example of how careers in the art world are not necessarily planned or straight forward but how creativity, drive and a belief in delivering the best you can, will ultimately bring about success. Visit their website: www.jacksonsart.comFor more details from our sponsors please visit:- Rosemary & Co, www.rosemaryandco.com- Jacksons Art Materials, www.jacksonsart.com- Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss having a part-time job alongside your art, how to respond if someone asks you to do something for free and some top tips for giving titles to your work.If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website at askanartistpodcast.com or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.For more details from our sponsors please visit:- Rosemary & Co, www.rosemaryandco.com- Jacksons Art Materials, www.jacksonsart.com- Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview Alec White, who is the owner and manager of AJR & Co, chartered accountants, tax and business advisors.If ever any of the financial side of things about running a small business has confused or befuddled you in any way, this episode is for you - concise explanations of some of the accountancy terminology, helpful guidance about what you need to do to comply with the law and best practice advice for saving you time and making your life easier - which will ultimately give you more time to create.Visit their website: https://www.ajrandco.co.uk/For more details from our sponsors please visit:- Rosemary & Co, www.rosemaryandco.com- Jacksons Art Materials, www.jacksonsart.com- Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

If there is one material that nearly all Artists use, whatever their medium, it's paper. In this episode, Peter and Tom talk to Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper in Somerset; makers of fine handmade paper for Artists. They discuss how Jim started in the business, the processes involved in creating paper and how and why, we as Artists, should all give handmade paper a try.Visit their website: https://www.tworiverspaper.com/ For more details from our sponsors please visit:- Rosemary & Co, www.rosemaryandco.com- Jacksons Art Materials, www.jacksonsart.com- Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

Even with online art sales booming (and predicted to rise) there will always be an important place for exhibiting and showing work in person. It is a completely different experience for both artist, viewer and buyer.From galleries to art fairs and solo exhibitions there are many ways to do this. Many artists, Tom and Peter included, love being part of group shows and exhibitions. In this episode they discuss the pros and cons of group exhibitions, giving advice and talking about good practice, using examples from their own, first-hand, experience.  For more details from our sponsors please visit:- Rosemary & Co, www.rosemaryandco.com - Jacksons Art Materials, www.jacksonsart.com- Search Press publishers: During July and August 2023, you can get 25% off a range of titles, plus free UK post and packaging, when you visit searchpress.com/arty23 and use code SPAAA. 

Well it's been a busy season for the podcast, so for this final episode of Season 4, we have compiled some of the best bits from the past few months. To begin with, we take a look back at our episode on “Asking for Help”, followed by our controversial and enlightening discussion about NFT's.  We also revisit our interview with Portrait Painter, Tom Croft. After the break, we feature highlights from two of the most recent episodes;  the Artist's website and our episode on YouTube.  And how could we forget our special interview episodes with The Addictive Sketcher himself, Adebanji Alade.Remember you can listen to all of these episodes in full, as well as all the previous episodes, on our dedicated website, askanartistpodcast.com, or wherever you get your podcasts.We hope you all have a creative, happy and healthy few months. Tom and Peter will be back later in the year for Season 5. 

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back Adebanji Alade to the podcast. As well as being a successful Artist, Adebanji is also a motivational speaker and in this episode he shares more about his journey to becoming a professional Artist and his advice for others who want to do the same and "make it" in the business of art.You can find out more about Adebanji at his website, www.adebanjialade.co.uk

In this episode, Tom & Peter answer some of your artistic questions. This week they give their views on getting back into making "real" art and what that means; how much art history knowledge do you need to have to be a working artist; and whether there is still a place for printed marketing literature in amongst all the digital options.If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website at askanartistpodcast.com or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook

There was time when every one said you must have a website! In this age of social media, online galleries, YouTube, teaching platforms and so on,  do we as Artists still need our own website? In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss whether websites are still relevant, some good practice and some pitfalls to avoid. There are many different ways a website can be used but essentially, it is your Artist's shop window.  If we want to be clean and professional then the website must align with this; if we are more informal, then our website should align with this instead.A website can be many different things, so be clear what you want and need from one and with so many simple and budget friendly options to use, there's not really a reason not to have one.

In this special interview episode, Peter and Tom talk to award winning Artist, Adebanji Alade. Not only is Adebanji a regular presenter on BBC's The One Show, he is also the Vice President of the ROI and a self-professed, addictive sketcher! With two new books out now, Adebanji joins Peter and Tom to discuss his route to becoming a professional Artist and why he believes sketching is so important. To find out more about Adebanji, visit his website: www.adebanjialade.co.uk

In this episode, Tom & Peter answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on limited edition prints, when to approach a gallery for the first time and giving work to charity. If you have a question you'd like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please send it to us via our website at askanartistpodcast.com or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook

In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss YouTube and the possibilities it can present for us, as creative Artists and makers.YouTube is a video sharing platform which attracts 2.6 billion monthly users, which accounts for nearly 1/3 of monthly active internet use. 1 billon hours of content per day is watched on YouTube. 500 hours of video is uploaded every minute! Those stats are pretty overwhelming but how, can we as Artists, utilise it effectively.Peter and Tom both have YouTube channels and begin by discussing some of the different content you could create:·      Studio vlog / plein air vlog·      Process videos·      Stories behind paintings·      Reviews·      How to / instructional / teaching·      Tasters·      Can also be used to embed videos on your website·      Live streamingAfter the break, they discuss it's potential, pitfalls and different ways to monetise your channel, as well as sharing some technical hints and tips if it is something you want to explore.