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Mokshini talks about how she landed her dream job and Ralph Laurent and why she left; Avoiding complacency by focusing on growth; How to prepare for your dream job; Overcoming art blocks; + Using art to brighten up someone's day.   Video version: https://youtu.be/SSn20Bk9q8E Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/mokshini

Giuseppe Castellano talks about how he became an Art Director for Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster; How he built a successful online art school from the ground up; What is illustration (and how it differs from Fine Art); The secret to starting something (and sticking with it) + Is AI a threat to artists?   Video version: https://youtu.be/iReRrapnep8 Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/gc

Steve Mitchell (AKA The Mind of Watercolor) is back to tell us why he loves watercolour; what mediums are great to complement it; why you should learn from content that is more advanced than your current level; the best way to learn how to use watercolour; and his upcoming Landscape painting course!   Video version: https://youtu.be/TQJVQ1yZA9Q Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/mitchell2

Join Johannes Vloothuis and learn how he became a master artist after starting painting by numbers at the age of 35; the main secrets to making great art; how the painting size influences the execution style, why nature is not a good reference and why you should paint what you know and not what you see! This interview is very special, so please watch the video version, where Johannes gives us a free lecture that is bound to change the way you make and see art. Video version: https://youtu.be/nXR5ksH96xE  Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/jv

Pedro Loureiro talks about his journey to becoming an art teacher; the difference between making art and teaching it; how he keeps his creative life while tending to his full-time job and family; Insights on Pedro's new and upcoming courses on Figure Drawing! Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/loureiro2 Learn more about Pedro and his course at www.etchrlab.com/pedro-course2   

Anna Korteweg (Gentle Blooms) had her life turned upside down multiple times. From suddenly moving to the opposite side of the world (more than once) to developing an allergy that completely changed her perception of outside stimuli, she never caught a break. …and she never broke either. Quite the opposite: Anna kept figuring out ways to turn lemons into lemonade.

What makes someone an artist? Is art exclusively human? Despite coming from a tech background, Mike Hendley, creator of the Drawing Inspiration podcast, realised later in life that he had always been an artist. So, he took the plunge.

Mark Brewer (WB, Archie Comics, Disney) has been inking for a living since a young age. We covered his background and growth when I first interviewed him back in 2020. Today, we catch up to see what he's been up to, how his hunger for knowledge led him into teaching… and how that made him an even better artist (and human).

What would you do if your health kept you from making Art? From a raving fan of The Lion King to becoming a professional acrylic artist, streamer, and art teacher, CassyDraws (Ontario, Canada) went through an unconventional journey to get where she is today. However, did you know she had no choice but to paint with acrylic? ...And that she hated it at first?

Susan Hensel has more than five decades of experience as a multi-disciplinary artist, creating works in painting, sculpture, and textile embroidery across both digital and manual platforms. As an artist and curator, Susan Hensel operates her own gallery, providing audiences and art enthusiasts with a rich and immersive experience that incorporates both her artwork and her vast knowledge of art practices. During this episode, we explore the diverse facets of art, offering a fresh perspective that will expand your understanding of the limitless potential that art can offer.

Multi-hyphenate and an artist who has a message for the world. David Drebin is more than his camera and title as a photographer. He made it his life mission to inspire people to unlock their creativity and share their gifts.   A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City, he has done countless solo exhibitions, featured by the biggest names in print and media, and is now on his 10th book.   David is truly an artist and creator you simply want to have coffee with and have conversations about art and purpose.  

Enter the mystical world of Francesco Savi as he transports you to a place of art, passion, creativity, and magic. This episode will inspire you to remain curious and pursue an adventure. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

A property manager by trade, Mayad Allos managed to establish himself as an artist in the field of drawing and sketching. How did he reach this level of confidence you ask? Repetition. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

From stitching words to the visual expression of her love for mountains; and what started as a list of hobbies she wanted to take on something outside her editor's job, Artist Anna Zadorozhnaya found her calling. Persistence and a whole lot of patience became her mantra to pursue a life of art and passion.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Would you be comfortable having someone watch you paint? Or create? How about finding a perspective despite an eye condition?   Questions left me wondering and I'm sure have also piqued your interest. Hear it straight from our guest artist, Susan Logoreci to talk about her journey in Public art,    Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Our multi-hyphenate guest recently made a life-changing decision. Art and creativity have been a part of Jocelyn's life and are evident in her professional endeavors. An actress, teacher, and now an artist. What started as a hobby during the pandemic became a lifestyle and one that will change the course of her life forever.  As a teacher of 21 years, one would expect that she's all about rules and abiding by them. But, in my conversation with Jocelyn, she shared the importance of going against the current and letting your curiosity take the front seat.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

An artist with a fascination for old trucks. A certainly odd combo but for Brenda Swenson, her old trucks became a pivotal force in finding her creative voice. Her story will inspire you to believe in your gifts. To embrace the negative voice and use it to work in your favor. She's a force in the art world as an artist, teacher, juror, and respected practitioner of watercolor evidenced by the countless recognition and exhibits under her belt. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Switching mediums and creative preferences can be trivial for a lot of people.  For others, the shift can be drastic while some may take longer veering away in an attempt to avoid making mistakes. Our guest artist Keren Lamar knows exactly what that feeling is like and how you can align your purpose by switching lanes and embracing imperfections. Mixed media art and art journaling have taught her to embrace impermanence and to celebrate the freedom of creating without restrictions. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Art is life. And making art has proven to be a therapeutic exercise to navigate through grief, anxiety, and even healing. Our guest artist, Leamy Basto doesn't shy away from acknowledging that at a young age, she suffered from anxiety. And in the midst of a difficult time in her life, she found art. Or should we say, art found her?  Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

How do you keep the momentum going? How do you remain joyful to do what you love consistently while sharing it and teaching it to other people? For our guest artist Erika Lamar, it's about perspective. Seeing art as something that is easy, convenient, and accessible.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

People have different ways of capturing moments. Our guest artist, Becky Cao - Managed to capture her life's mundane things and events through sketchbooks and journals. With over 9 years of journals filled with drawings of food, places, and anything in between - Becky sure has many insights to offer anyone who would like to learn how to draw and paint using watercolor.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Pop the bottles, and fill up the glasses because a celebration is certainly in order. This is an extra special episode for several reasons :   1. Make More Art is in its second year 2. We have the founders of Etchr to give us a rundown of the Etchr Origin Story Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and suddenly, a flood of emotions creeps in and you're transported to memory or you started to build these stories in your head about what the piece is about. That is the power of storytelling in art. I'd like to borrow a quote from Steve Jobs when he said that the most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. And research shows that Telling a story is 22 times more memorable than simply stating the facts. Stories are the things that connect us to one another. In this week's episode, we are chatting with Jared Cullum, an award-winning artist, author, and storyteller whose journey is filled with peaks and valleys, stories that would usher you into pursuing your creative passion. From rejection to redirection to finding his niche and the ability to tell stories through colors, shapes, light, and shadows. This is undoubtedly an episode packed with lessons, tips, and techniques to inspire you to keep on creating.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Struggling to learn art? Have you always wanted to learn but you have a lot of “but” and “what if” In this week's episode, we are chatting with Thea Ong, a watercolor artist, full-time mom, and creative entrepreneur. From trying out calligraphy and crafting to eventually finding her calling in teaching art; Thea has a lot of techniques up on her sleeve to keep her students engaged and encouraged to keep on learning.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Let loose, have fun and embrace the unconventional. These are the guiding principles of our guest artist, Adrianna Johnston. Her journey started through a palette given to her when she was 16 and a photo pinned on her Pinterest opened a whole new perspective on Urban Sketching. Now, she's teaching and encouraging other hobbyists to keep on learning and have the courage to deviate from the conventional Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Society dictates that we should have accomplished something at a certain timeline or at a certain age. But for our guest artist, Stephen Travers, discovering art at a time that others might perceive as “late” turns out to be the start of a great adventure that will lead to a world of teaching, drawing, and a community that supports his passion through and through. I am thrilled to have him on board. It's a privilege to interview someone who has been a positive force in the art community through the power of social media. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com  

Katarzyna started art at a pretty young age. And even though she didn't have anyone within her circle who was vested in arts; she and her siblings have been blessed with artistic gifts. Kate has a knack for learning and unlearning new things. And thought of a way to celebrate those learning by sharing them with a wider audience. And I'm so eager to learn more about her techniques in picking up skills faster than the others. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

This week we're talking with artist Tatiana Melnikova. A master in productivity and finding balance amongst things; she's a mom to a 2-week-old baby, a teacher of the Russian language by day, and a true blue artist 24/7    Her journey is truly inspiring. She's made difficult choices and faced detours. And for that, this is surely an episode you don't want to miss. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Jenny Granberry took the art road less traveled by choosing a niched subject and color palette. An artist who believes in self-expression, vulnerability we and making your mark in the world, one art piece at a time. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Iulia Carchelan is an artist who grew up watching her father paint in watercolor. A firm believer that one can learn by observing and doing: she continues to explore different subjects and engage with her audience through the conversations and narrative created by her atmospheric landscapes. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Eleanor Doughty is a multi-faceted artist, author, and illustrator who have tried different creative paths. She took the risk, did a detour and Even took the road less traveled which includes windows and walls.  Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Mirka Hokkanen is a mom, full-time artist, author, and military wife who travels from one country to another. She juggles her time between illustrating, creating her upcoming book(s), and homeschooling.Apart from all of these artistic responsibilities, Mirka somehow still finds the energy to teach and plan for her exhibits halfway across the world.I had to interview her to find out how she does all that. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Kyle Legaspi mastered the art of portraits landing her a successful career and a plethora of exhibits under her name. Kyle is the living impersonation of what it was to pursue passion in a culture where art is perceived mainly as a hobby. How does a pre-med graduate and a corporate analyst found her way back to where her heart calls home? Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Róisín Curé, is an Irish artist and author of 3 best-selling books. Went from being obsessed with 16th-century artists at the age of 7, a popular kid winning art contests, to someone whose artworks and manuscripts were rejected countless times. A roller coaster ride of highs and lows, YESs, and NOs. How did she remain confident in pursuing art and serving the community through teaching, despite circumstances and people telling her to think otherwise? Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

We have reached our 100th episode here on Make More Art and we are celebrating! What a milestone to share with our listeners and community who have shown such immense support for the past 99 episodes We are overwhelmed and grateful for the beautiful and heartfelt messages, reviews, and comments people sent from all over the world, describing things they have enjoyed and learned from the podcast. For this episode, we've collected highlights from your fan favorites. So we hope you enjoy this compilation. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But what does it entail in art? We get real and raw with Watercolor artist Rachael Moyles and discuss the difference between copying and drawing inspiration. As a hobbyist or someone starting out in watercolor, where do we draw the line of learning from copying and defining our own style? Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Life is full of peaks and valleys and it might throw in lemons along the way. For our mixed media artist Christine Karpiak, art is a testimony of human condition. Art is life in itself, allowing us to better understand and channel our emotions and truths.   Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

At the tender age of twelve, Spencer Meagher found his calling which then led him to become the great plein air watercolour artist he is today. He took a chance, sending a letter to a famous artist which then charted the course of his artistic journey and guided him to be an artist, teacher, and mentor. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

  Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Sandy Allnock always knew that she wanted to teach art. Despite the apprehensions and the challenges, she pushed through anyway, which eventually led to her offering her mastery to touch millions of lives all around the globe. This passion to teach and create inspired so many others, making her purpose much clearer. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Food is a universal language connecting everyone. Anna Gonzales has found her niche in food illustration to reflect and represent her experience, heritage, and sense of purpose. Now she wants you to find yours. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

The blank piece of paper is a common enemy among creatives, but this week, our artist friend Andreea Nae knows precisely how to foil this foe. She has learned through experimentation and play to follow her joy by teaching and painting. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Elena Brambilla has found a way to make art a projection of herself as an earth guardian. She is a globe circumnavigator, athlete, and earth advocate who believes creating art promotes sustainability. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Ready for more Kailene Falls, food illustrator and Japanese tv personality? This week she talks about her unique style of approaching food illustration. She'll inspire you to make art, eat food, then make food art! Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Our interview was so good this week that we split it into two parts. Kailene Falls is our multi-hyphenate, bilingual artist living a charmed life in Tokyo, Japan. She is a seasoned illustrator who has worked with some of the big names in the food industry. Kailene found her niche doing art and television in her adopted country. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

This week our conversation with artist Lia Schäfer revolves around people's faces. Lia started at age 14 by asking her classmates to pose and since progressed to having her own distinct “urban sketchy” style of portraiture. Lia believes that with the right amount of guidance, perspective and simple techniques, anyone can learn this painting style with ease. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

As a writer, teacher, and watercolour artist, Chloe Tomomi knows anxiety and trauma are healed with art. She shares her heart and talent with those who would also heal by creating mystical, poetic landscapes.  Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

20 years, 2 decades may sound like a really long time to pursue a passion but for our guest artist, Renee Walden; it was filled with many creative endeavors, teaching stint and continuous learning.  Her fascination for making things and the great outdoors; became her catalyst to travel,  do plein air and teach art.  Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Our guest artist Inna Nagaysteva gave up her car repair tools for watercolor brushes. Yes! She used to be an auto-mechanic. Her entire persona screams “artist”, from her floral tattoos, purple-gray hair and a watercolor technique that surely defies the norms of watercolor painting. Her love for waves and whales are evident in every piece of artwork she puts on display. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

Lane Teo, daughter of artists, found art class painful and swore she had no talent. Eventually, however, she found her way to watercolours and discovered the profound allure of colour. Not only was she able to tell stories, but her ADHD brain could also focus intensely on painting.  Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com

This week's guest is our artist friend Nina Reginster. As a totally impatient person, she figured out the joy of happy accidents. She had an idea to bring holiday cheer to her friends, but she accidentally fell totally in love! Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com