The Visible Artist

How can artists use their art to tell stories and process their own experiences? How does it feel to create deeply personal work and then see it exhibited in public spaces? How can you foster a strong relationship with an agent whilst taking on independent projects? What is it like balancing motherhood with a full-time artist career? Why it is important that art is accessible? What are the challenges of working with products with less impact on the environment? I loved chatting to Laxmi Hussain in her Wembley studio, just a stones throw from one of her most ambitious public art projects. Just as her work is intensely personal - both in terms of subject matter and her use of the colour blue - Laxmi was very open about her life as an artist and mother. Painting the female form in her distinctive blue, Laxmi's work is celebrated across the art and design world. She is represented by Partnership Editions and her client list include the Royal Academy of the Arts, Lick, Vans, Derwent Art and many more. We discuss her experience of working with an agent and online gallery - how she fosters this relationship whilst maintaining her own independent projects and thriving social media presence - how she balances motherhood with a full-time artist career; and her approach to large-scale public art commissions.thislakshmi.com@thislakshmi____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it like running a thriving print studio-gallery space whilst maintaining a personal creative practice? What are the advantages of working with other artists? Why is it important to be selective when choosing which artworks to ‘put out there'? How does the industrialised print world compare to the DIY print scene (and everything in-between)? How can artists find their voice now that there is an overwhelming amount of content online?I headed to All Star Press, a ‘three-in-one' art gallery, design company and print studio in Logan Square, Chicago, to chat to Founder Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff.Originally hailing from England, Zissou graduated from the School of School of the Art Institute of Chicago and began his journey of creating and selling prints across the world. Over the past fifteen years, he has built his screen-print business, curated exhibitions, and brought together illustrators, artists, street art, sports fans, and designers to create a unique all-inclusive atmosphere like no other in the city.All Star Press provides opportunities for hundreds of talented artists - local and international - both through the gallery's own exhibition programming and high-profile brand commissions. I was really intrigued to hear more about Zissou's approach to working with artists: how he discovers new talent, what he looks for in an artist for different collaborations, and how he created his own unique market position in the contemporary art world.allstarpresschicago.com@allstarpresschicago____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can artists use an auction platform to sell work directly from their studio? Is there a particular type of work that appeals to those buying at auction? What is the importance of reserve prices? How do estimates help maintain the value of the artwork? How can artists build a network of buyers via an auction platform? What does the term ‘emerging artist' mean? Can artists sell successfully to global audiences online?I spoke to Tom Best, founder of The Auction Collective, about the many exciting opportunities for artists to sell work directly from their studio via auction. Tom is a former Christie's auctioneer and Contemporary Art Specialist - a self-professed “huge auction nerd”. Following a Masters degree in Art History from St Andrew's University, Tom spent six years at Christie's London as an auctioneer, and two years in humanitarian aid before combining these twin passions for art and social good in The Auction Collective.The organisation describes itself as ‘the auction platform for artists, arts organisations and charities'. As Tom explains in our conversation, it is uniquely positioned to serve practicing artists - particularly through its Studio Sale and 50 x 50 auctions. I know many artists who have sold work through the platform - so it was fascinating to hear more about the organisation's story, ethos and plans for the future from Tom himself.The Auction Collective is constantly evolving and adapting to be the best possible platform for artists. For more advice and information on running an auction contact Tom directly at tom.best@theauctioncollective.com or follow The Auction Collective on Instagram (@theauctioncollective) and LinkedIn.theauctioncollective.comFollow @theauctioncollective____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you challenge yourself as a painter? Why is it important to avoid adapting your style specifically to appeal to buyers? Do artists need to have a ‘target audience' in mind? What is it like selling your work in person? Why are open studio events valuable for artists? Are there any rules in painting that should be followed - or ignored? What is it like painting live on television? What are the tips and tricks when transporting your artworks overseas? How are the audiences different in London, Brooklyn and LA? What is it like to have your work in the Soho House collection?Dawn Beckles is not afraid to be bold in her paintings. She transforms the traditional still life form by placing it in contemporary settings and using bright, sometimes neon, colours. In this conversation, we discuss her confident approach to her work: how she is not afraid to break rules when it comes to colour and why she believes it is important not to create work specifically to appeal to buyers.Dawn has had plenty of experience successfully selling her work in person as she has participated in London, Brooklyn and LA editions of The Other Art Fair. She talks candidly about transporting her work overseas and the reaction from these international audiences to her work.We also discuss her participation in the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year television series and why by taking a risk on the show proved to be such a valuable exercise for her painting practice.Dawn's work has been long-listed for the BP Portrait Award, featured in the Soho House collection and exhibited in the recent Hospital Rooms annual auction at Hauser & Wirth, London.Follow @dawnbeckles____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do artists need to define themselves in a particular way? What opportunities are available for textile artists? What is it like to work across craft and fine art? What makes a successful residency programme? How can leading interactive workshops be a useful tool for textile artists? Why are competitions so valuable for artists wishing to experiment and evolve? What does a positive gallery relationship look like?I first came across the work of Cecilia Charlton at Collect Art Fair and loved her ambitious textile works. Her instagram account is a wonderful door into the world of textiles - Cecilia shares process videos, images of historical weaving drafts and details of different techniques.Cecilia describes her work as ‘fibre-based investigations into abstraction, form and colour with a grounding in personal experience'. I had so many questions about her journey as a textile artist - and absolutely loved spending a morning in her home studio in Brockley. Cecilia has carved an impressive path in the world of craft, fine art and design. She has exhibited in the UK and internationally; her recent exhibitions include: Mammoth Loop, SPACE Ilford, 2021 (solo); Aurora, Candida Stevens Gallery, 2020 (solo); Parade, curated by Kris Day, Broadway Gallery, UK, 2019; SURGE: The Eastwing Biennial, Courtauld Institute, London, 2018; Rogue Objects, curated by spaceship, University College London, London, 2018. Some awards include the Jerwood Makers Open Award in 2021; Fulbright UK Scholarship in 2015 (shortlisted), and the Ellen Battel Stockel Fellowship as part of the Yale University Norfolk Residency in 2014. ceciliacharlton.com@ceciliacharlton____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world.Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you create a thriving volunteer artist-led exhibition space? Why is collaboration with other artists so important? How can artists approach emerging curators? What is it like to break into a contemporary art scene in a new city? What is ‘other' art and should this label be used? Vincent Uribe describes himself as an artist and creative community builder. He is the Founding Director of LVL3, an artist-run exhibition space and online publication, and the Director of Exhibitions and External Relations at non-profit Arts of Life. Through these roles, Vincent works with hundreds of artists, sourcing new talent for the gallery and creating innovative showcasing opportunities for artists with disabilities.Alongside hard work and a strong vision for each of his projects, Vincent's success is due to his open, collaborative approach - an approach that is unusual in the art world - and this has served him well over the past ten years. We discuss his journey since graduating from the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago, his experience of launching and maintaining the volunteer-run gallery for over a decade, and how he sees his own artistic practice in relation to his curatorial work.For any artist considering opening their own space or wishing to collaborate with others, this is the episode for you. I hope you enjoy it. lvl3official.comartsoflife.org@vcentu____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is experimentation and risk important in developing an artist's practice? How can artists find inspiration beyond their studio? What is it like sharing a studio with another artist? How can you balance your painting practice with commercial commissions? What are the challenges of curating a group show with over twenty artists? How does embarking on a Masters in Fine Art lead to new creative directions?I have known Zanny for many years and have followed her artistic progression with great interest. Her work is constantly evolving and responding to her environment; whether she is working on an intimate scale at the kitchen table during lockdown or donning her hiking boots to photograph the vast Patagonian landscapes, Zanny soaks up her surroundings and then reflects them back in her work. With a portfolio spanning abstract painting, photography, collage and installation, Zanny varies her approach to creating work - sometimes using energetic gestural movements, sometimes enjoying a slower process of building up layers.Just as she enjoys experimentation in her practice, Zanny is adventurous when it comes to creating opportunities. We discuss the launch of her showcasing collaboration, The Breath Project; her journey from an Illustration degree to commercial work and then back to a Masters in Fine Art; and explore her involvement with the platform Glassette and how she feels about placing her work in the world of interiors.Follow @zannymellor____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the street art world like? How did a graffiti artist become a celebrated street artist? Do you have to have a particular moniker or character to be authentic? What is it like to put your personal work on the walls on your city? Why work with galleries? Can you hold onto your original roots whilst collaborating with brands? I loved visiting the beautiful studio in Pilsen, Chicago, of inspiring self-taught street artist Sentrock. The space is split into two: at the back of the building is his creative studio, packed with sketches taped to walls, shelves lined with spray cans and print screens stacked up; and at the front facing the street is a light-filled white-walled room with large artworks, art books and his distinctive bird-mark figurines on display. It is rare to come across a celebrated street artist with such an accessible presence in his community in this way - passers-by can look in through the windows and enjoy seeing the work on the walls. Sentrock uses his own distinctive moniker of a human figure wearing a bird mask to explore and celebrate his personal history. Inspired by the bird as a symbol of escape and imagination, Sentrock has painted different versions of his character on over fifteen murals across the city; commissions include City of Chicago, Chicago Fire and National Geographic. Most recently, Sentrock brought his world to life in 2D and 3D form with his first solo museum exhibition titled ‘The Boy Who Wanted To Fly' at Elmhurst Art Museum. We discuss why his open approach to his community is so important to him and how it feels to put such emotive artworks onto public walls. We also explore his journey from painting graffiti to exhibiting with galleries and museums, and how he maintains his authentic voice when working on commissions. “Sentrock Captures the Sights of Chicago's Pilsen Neighborhood in a New Series About Mental Health”, Colossal Magazine Follow @sentrock____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comFeatured interviews in the trailer: Zanny Mellor, Sentrock, Vincent Uribe (LVL3; Arts of Life), Laxmi Hussain, Zissou Tasseff-Elenkoff (All Star Press), Tom Best (The Auction Collective), Cecilia Charlton and Dawn Beckles.Podcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you thrive as a freelance fine art photographer? What it is like photographing incredible artists such as Phyllida Barlow surrounded by their artworks? How can photographers balance their artistic practice with other revenue-driving avenues? What are the alternative ways to present your work in printed form? How are residential residencies structured? What can you learn from undertaking a Masters in Fine Art Photography? This week I was delighted to chat to photographer Louise Long in her home in Hackney. After graduating with a Fine Art Photography Masters from the Royal College of Art, Louise has spent the last five years balancing her own practice with editorial projects. Collaboration plays a key role in Louise's work; she has spent time with like-minded artists on residency programmes in upstate New York, Paris and Bromolla Sweden - and enjoys working with other artists on art books to showcase her work in printed form. She has recently founded the Linseed Journal, due to launch soon, this will feature work by photographers, illustrators and poets.For her editorial work, Louise combines her photography with writing - her client list includes British Vogue, House & Garden and Wallpaper - and she has interviewed incredible artists such as Phyllida Barlow and Paula Rego. I was fascinated to hear about her journey so far. We discussed alternative ways to exhibit your work as a photographer; how to balance personal and commercial work; and much more.Follow @louiseelongFollow @linseed_journal____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can an artist translate their studio practice into different architectural spaces? Why does the scale of a studio matter? How can an artist overcome creative block? What is the best way to approach a commission from a company like Facebook or ITV? What is it like to create a site-specific work in a mental health unit? Why is writing about other artists' work valuable to your own practice?After discovering Charley's work via the wonderful charity Hospital Rooms, I was excited to visit her South Bermondsey studio. Charley's paintings are very striking in their combination of clashing elements: she paints with bold strokes of colour and layers this with digital components, grids, glitchy symbols - many very familiar to viewers in this digital age. Charley says “By remixing the things that I've consumed visually and putting them onto a canvas I make fantastical worlds where intuitive smears of paint co-exist with hard-edged geometry, and the language of Modernist painting meets the everyday aesthetics of screen culture to make something new but strangely familiar. I believe that everyone should have a place to belong and if you don't fit into the real world, you have the power to make your own.'The world that Charley has created clearly appeals to many - she has exhibited internationally - at Saatchi Gallery and the Hauser & Wirth Showroom in London as well as galleries in Rome, Yantai, New York and Gdansk. Her clients include House of Vans, Facebook, ITV - and the amazing charity Hospital Rooms. Charley has a PhD in Fine Art Theory and Practice, she is a peer reviewer for The Journal of Contemporary Painting and on the editorial board of Turps Banana. She is a visiting tutor in Fine Art at City & Guilds of London Art School, a visiting painting mentor at Turps Art School and a Postgraduate Senior Lecturer at University of the Arts London.Follow @charleypeters____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you build a career as a full-time painter? What is it like to sell work directly to art buyers at an art fair? How do US and UK audiences differ? How can you overcome the challenges of shipping and exhibiting your work internationally? Based in a studio in a thatched Norfolk barn, Alec Cumming is a wonderful painter. He works in the traditional medium of oil on canvas, his paintings feel very contemporary; he draws on a visual vocabulary of shapes and patterns gathered during his travels in India, California and Sri Lanka, and captures what he describes as ‘fleeting moments' in imagined everyday spaces. Since graduating with a Fine Art degree in 2007, Alec has successfully forged a career as a full-time artist. He has exhibited his work globally – both independently and with galleries – and now has collectors based across the world. Alec spent many years in Delhi and was the youngest artist to have a solo exhibition with the British Council in India. We spoke about his journey as an artist so far... Follow Alec @aleccumming1____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it like to translate your illustration work into animation and film? How can artists respond thoughtfully to the world around them? What happens when a short film suddenly goes viral? And what can you do when painting a mural and it starts to rain?! As a painter, printmaker, animator and film maker, Jo Peel has an incredible catalogue of work. Whether it is a 300m mural for the Olympic Park or an award-winning animated short film, each artwork is recognisable for Jo's signature hand-painted style and thoughtful response to the urban context.Jo was very open and honest about her experiences as an artist. We spoke about her Growing City installation for the Festival of The Mind, her collaborative mural at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, her award-winning short film ‘Things Change' (and how it went unexpectedly viral!) and much more.Follow Jo @jo_peel____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you launch a successful career as a sculptor? What is it like breaking into the New York market? How can you ship large-scale sculptures overseas? How do private commissions work? What is like creating a thriving studio block and community hub? I loved chatting to Mark Beattie in his studio in North London. We spoke about the challenges of being a full-time sculptor, his experiences of shipping work over to Brooklyn, and his amazing vision as co-founder of Hive Studios. Follow Mark @markbeattie_artFollow Hive Studios @artisthivestudios____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can an artist do to get their work featured in publications like Vogue and The New York Times? How can an emerging artist present their work as professionally as possible? Will creating limited edition prints devalue original paintings? Is it worth working with curators and art consultants? I chatted to Marianne Hendriks about her incredibly professional (and meticulous!) approach to managing her professional career: we discussed the importance of digitalising and documenting work; how to be prepared for last-minute image requests from magazines (hello Vogue and The New York Times); why she chooses to work with curators on client commissions; and much more. Follow Marianne @mariannehendriksart____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ART WORLD SPECIAL: How can an emerging artist approach a gallery? How does Blue Shop Cottage live up to its mantra of ‘Help Artists Grow'? What is it like ‘behind the scenes' at the gallery? Why is documenting your work as an artist so important? How can great design build the story of an artist?I spent a wonderful morning in the beautiful Blue Shop Cottage drinking tea and chatting to Founder Ocki Magill about the gallery's mantra of ‘Help Artists Grow'. Combining her passion for art and design with a genuine determination to support creative talent (all topped off with an incredible sense of fun), Ocki supports early career artists in many ways: hosting exhibitions in the gallery, running international residencies, shooting ‘in-process' videos, and using her design background to develop unique identities for each artist.Also mentioned in our conversation:Beautiful Losers (2008): youtu.be/ldAIy81l1CwPADA Residency: www.padastudios.comFollow Blue Shop Cottage @blueshopcottage____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can artists build relationships in the art world? What is it like to have your work selected for the Soho House collection? How do you balance a practice rooted in traditional materials and techniques, with a fascination for new digital directions? How can you develop networks with your followers across the globe? And, last but not least, what is it like working with the UK Marquetry Society?I travelled to ASC studios in Brixton to visit Olly Fathers, a wonderfully talented artist who never stops exploring ways to expand his practice, from the very traditional to the digital. His work is both playful and precise; working in wood, paper, card and more, Olly experiments with different materials and forms, examining the interactions of geometric shapes and bold block colours. Each piece is beautifully finished and invites the viewer to look closely at the precision of the puzzle-like artworks.This was particularly the case for his recent shortlisted piece for the Concord Art Prize. Inspired by the musical song, ‘Pure Imagination', Olly created a large-scale installation of pastel blocks and wooden squiggles suspended in mid-air thanks to crafty hidden wires. It fitted the song perfectly - light, delicate and almost unreal.As you can hear from our conversation, Olly is a very warm, open person who has managed to forge many friendships with the art world - from the Soho House curatorial team to the Vice President of the UK Marquetry Society. We chat about how he secured amazing opportunities such as the Jealous Rooftop Mural commission, painting the storefront of We Built This City in Carnaby Street and his multiple Soho House commissions. As we mention in our convsation, if anyone sees his work in Tel Aviv, please send him a photo! Follow Olly Fathers @ollyfathers____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to create your own career in public art? What is it like to create work in a prison, a cemetery or even a mortuary? Why apply for public funding? What is it like to give a TEDx talk? With over sixty sketchbooks bursting with ideas, Julia Vogl is ready for any challenge in the public art sphere. Every work she creates is site-specific, unique to that project and often ambitious in scale. Her public art journey began at university; inspired by the beautiful stain glass windows of Florentine cathedrals, Julia convinced multiple departments to each contribute $20 to a project that covered the uninspiring college library exterior with sheets of coloured paper. Since this early start to her public art career, Julia has created work in prisons, cemeteries, mortuaries, even on trash cans. She has been commissioned by New York Parks and Recreation/Brooklyn Arts Council, Tate, ITV, Facebook, Hull 2017 City of Culture, Mayor Of London, Wellcome Trust Neuroimaging Centre, and more. She won the Aesthetica Art Prize (2011) and the Catlin Art Prize. This is a must-listen to any artist hoping to create a career in public art. Follow Julia Vogl @juliavogl_socialsculptureCatch Julia's TEDx talk here.____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ART WORLD SPECIAL: How do you turn an idea of connecting artists and buyers into a global art fair? What makes The Other Art Fair so special? What is it like ‘behind the scenes' at the Fair? In this extra-special episode, I chat to Fair Founder Ryan Stanier about the experiences we have shared working at The Other Art Fair, Saatchi Art, over the years: highlight moments; favourite guest artists; advice for participating artists; some hit-and-miss moments onsite (!); and much more. This ‘behind-the-scenes' conversation is packed with insights about The Other Art Fair so is a must-listen for any artist interested in exhibiting in the Fair!Follow The Other Art Fair @theotherartfairFollow Saatchi Art @saatchiartFollow Ryan @ryanstanier____________________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is like travelling to exhibit your work internationally? How do you get funding from the Arts Council? What is it like painting a portrait live in front of a TV crew? What is the best way to manage large-scale commissions for corporate clients? I hopped on the train to Leicester and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon chatting to Tim Fowler and visiting the studios of his fellow artists.Whether he is sketching portraits, firing paint at canvases with a fire extinguisher or creating an NFT portrait of Van Gogh, Tim's bold style is immediately recognisable - expressive paint strokes, a joyfully colourful palette - and of course, a great use of the colour pink!Tim is inspiring in his energetic approach to creating his own opportunities. On this episode, he spoke about overcoming his nerves to take on dauntingly large commissions, painting a portrait live in front of television crews and taking his work to Brooklyn and LA.He is passionate about building a vibrant network of artists in his Leicester studio complex and has impressively secured Arts Council funding to showcase artwork in the gallery space in the building.Follow Tim @timjfowler__________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you write a scent brief? What is the difference between a scent designer and a perfumier? How does one create a scent installation that will last for ten years? What is it like working with the conservation team at a leading museum? How do you evoke memories with scents so familiar that people are brought to tears? Tasha Marks of AVM Curiosities is a golden example of why one should always take school careers guidance with a pinch of salt. Despite being advised not to follow a career in art, Tasha has taken much more than a pinch - she has turned her passion for salt, sugar and many more foodstuffs into a impressive career as a food historian, scent designer and artist. Working under the name of AVM Curiosities (‘animal - vegetable - mineral'), Tasha is now in high demand, with curators from institutions commissioning site-specific interventions within historic houses and scent sculptures for permanent collections. She brings her passion for scent, historical expertise, love of telling stories and sense of humour to every project - and now has created a fascinating portfolio of sensory artworks and interventions.During London Craft Week, I was lucky enough to experience a boutique tour of her installation, ‘The Cedar and the Sea', at Two Temple Place. I couldn't wait to find out more…www.avmcuriosities.com@avmcuriosities____________________________________Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comPodcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted and produced by Sophie Loxton Lucas, The Visible Artist podcast features individual artists and their paths to success within the creative world. Alongside conversations with an array of practicing artists, Sophie chats to key art world protagonists about their experiences of working with artists. The Visible Artist podcast is a must-listen for any artists looking to make their mark in today's art world. Follow the show @thevisibleartistpodcastFollow Sophie @sophieloxtonlucaswww.thevisibleartistpodcast.comFeatured interviews in the trailer: Ryan Stanier, The Other Art Fair; Julia Vogl; Olly Fathers; Tasha Marks, AVM Curiosities; Ocki Magill, Blue Shop Cottage; and Mark Beattie.Podcast cover by AmyIsla Mccombie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.