Tiny Pencils Podcast

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Join illustrators Emma Carlisle and Harriet Lowther as we discuss a wide range of topics, from the humble tiny pencil to the world of sketchbooks, paints, art retreats, social media and, of course, our pets (Doughnut, Sean Connery, Cliff, Gizmo and Ruby.) Share your artistic journey with us and ask questions. Let's swap stories about the best and worst art materials we've encountered and chat about it on the Tiny Pencils Podcast.

Tiny Pencils


    • Jul 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tiny Pencils Podcast

    Creative Chaos and Dream Studio Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 65:43


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!In this episode we discuss our studio spaces, the challenges of working from home, and the importance of having a creative environment that feels right. And of course alongside tips for setting up a workspace we also share some unrelated stories, like booking our trips to France and Germany and getted spotted in Bristol.Check out instagram for some visuals where we'll share our desks, pencil storage and those very cool tshirts from Phil.If you have any questions or if you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - hello@tinypencilspod.comHarriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Ikea Sausages and Being a Full Time Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 64:48


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!In this episode we answer Amanda's question - Hi I am @wingingitdrawing. I have a full time job and art is my side hustle. How do I figure out how to go from a full time job to being a full time artist? Where do I even start?We chatted about how we went freelance, picture books, the red arrows and more!If you have any questions or if you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - hello@tinypencilspod.comThortfulEverpressBuy me a Kofi She Can She Did PodcastCriminal PodcastThis is Love PodcastHarriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Creative Funk and a Drawing Challenge in a Lighthouse (With Special Guest Frances Ives)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 76:32


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!In this episode we are joined by our lovely friend Frances Ives, We talk about success, materials, desert island lighthouses, how it feels to have a creative community and Frances's brilliant Patreon, which you can join here. Thank you Frances for coming on the podcast with us!Instagram - @francesivesWebsite - www.francesives.comPatreon - www.patreon.com/francesivesIf you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - hello@tinypencilspod.comMassive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Harriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Retreats, Residencies and How Not to Gelli Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 65:51


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week, we're chatting about retreats, residencies, art school, criquites, gelli plates and more.See you next week!Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Things mentionedHarriet talked about Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult Emma talked about her recent residency at Another Place HotelWe talked about the difference between residencies and retreats‘Chateau's' you can visit as individuals but come together with crits with other guests Res Artis - artist residencies all around the world Talked about Gelli plates and gelli printingTalked about our whatsapp group with Marsha Our workshop with Marsha - find it hereHarriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Goblin Tools and WhatsApping Yourself (Productivity Tips)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 52:24


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week, we're chatting about being productive and things we use (or don't) to help us stay on track. A little interruption from dogs barking and a wasp - enjoy!See you next week!Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Thing mentioned StarfaceEmily Mackenzie EpisodeStudio1850 ElaineEmma's three top tipsWebsite - goblintools - magic to do list on there, breaks tasks down into smaller tasksBrick which locks your phone, physical plastic brick, magnetic around £70Focus mate - body doubling app found out through @katiedraws (I'm actually currently editing the links to this whilst on a Focusmate call - Emma x)Google spreadsheetsGrammarly Harriet suggestedDoing the thing you're putting off first Go to a different location Work with a friend IRL Work on zoom with a friend Asking friends to proof read Harriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    The Cat Desk and a Friday Catchup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 39:18


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week we're having a good old catch up and hearing all about eachothers weeks. There's a little bit more Tim Holtz chat, another shout out to Elaine at Studio 1850 and The Bookmark Project.See you next week!Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Things Mentioned Distress crayons  Emma's PatreonElaine - Studio 1850The Bookmark ProjectHarriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Ralfy Rabbit and Inky Swatches (With Special Guest Emily Mackenzie)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 69:49


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!In this episode we are joined by the incredible Emily Mackenzie to celebrate publication day of her new book - HELP! Ralfy Rabbit and the Great Library Rescue. Please do get in touch with your local bookshop to buy a copy or find it here. We chat about books, publishing, self employed life and of course there is some materials chat mixed in! Thank you Emily for coming on the podcast with us!Instagram - @emilymackenziedraws Website - www.emilymackenzie.co.ukIf you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - hello@tinypencilspod.comMassive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Harriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Doing Instagram “Right” and a Box of Girl Scout Cookies (Social Media pt2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 40:25


    Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This is a two-part social media series, and to confuse you, we've switched the order of these episodes; if you haven't already, you might want to go listen to the other episode. In this episode, we chat about the social media fear, creating a community and getting back to messages. We hope to add more to this series, so let us know if you have any questions!Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Things / People Mentioned Studio 1850 - ElaineEmma's residency in the lake district Harriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Funny Whippets and the Importance of a Mailing List (Social Media pt1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 45:08


    Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This is a two part-er on social media and just to confuse you we've switched the order of these episodes but we jumped in quite hard with the first one and thought actually this is a softer start.Our top takeaways - Set up your name on all platforms- Choose a name / handle which is easy to find- Write a strong bio- Set up a mailing listLet us know if you have any social media questions Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Things / People Mentioned Some social media platforms:InstagramFacebook Tiktok TwitterPinterestSubstack Monetising/Other places to share:Patreon Substack Instagram subscribeMailing List Flo Desk (includes an affiliate link) Harriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    New Materials and a Low Slung Salmon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 49:13


    Welcome to our first full-length episode, which is a little chat about ASMR, banana bread, and materials. Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and messages about the teaser we put out. We've been recording some more episodes for you, but please do get in touch with any questions, and we'll have a Q&A episode coming up!Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit. Love you!Emma and Harriet (TPP)Things we talked about: ASMR - here's an ASMR playlist on spotify Brown Noise - here's a brown noise playlist on Spotify 8D music - here's my own playlist of 8d music I like (Harriet). Remember you need both headphones (set to stereo) to experience 8d music.Banana Bread Recipe3 really ripe bananas2 eggs200g Plain Flour 130g castar Sugar100g (ish) of softened butterPinch of Salt mixadd chocolate chipsBake for 1hrThe ZootsGelatosTempura paint stick - so many different options, best to GoogleDistress sticks and Crayons King art artist mixed media gel sticks - you can buy direct from Kingart who look to be US based, but it does say shipping is free if you spend over $50 ArtgrafPith SketchbooksArtgraf tailors chalkSarah DyerLucy SalmonFrances IvesDrawing Lockdown Symposium - Emmas Talk about Breakfast Club (33mins in)Harriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

    Welcome to Tiny Pencils Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 16:55


    Welcome to the podcast, everyone! Here is a very short intro from us, Harriet Lowther and Emma Carlisle, whilst we jump in headfirst and try to figure out how to start a podcast.Hit subscribe to get the latest episode when it launches. We'll be chatting about pencils, creative stuff, social media, marketing, running a business, and more, all while bumbling our way through our creative journey.Want to be a guest on the pod? Got a question for us? Get in touch! hello@tinypencilspod.comwww.tinypencilspod.com@tinypencilspodHarriet LowtherCo-Creator & Host Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.Emma CarlisleCo-Creator & Host Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.

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