Podcast appearances and mentions of peter keegan

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

Dr Peter Keegan (Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou) has self-published a book, Ko te Torotoro i te Whenua o Īnia, which explores his travels to India over the past 30 years.

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

Wherein we are joined by Sarah Bond and Peter Keegan to discuss ancient graffiti! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're talking to Baptist World Aid about the formation of a new organisation uniting Christians for Afghanistan. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly 2 years and over 100 episodes of Ask an Artist Laura is leaving to concentrate on other aspects of her work: Making Art, teaching and making videos.  Ask an artist will continue with Peter and a new co-host in the new year, along with a new sound engineer - since the talents of Mr B will be required elsewhere.

We're talking to Baptist World Aid about the passing of a Bill in the Senate, to address slavery issues in supply chains. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in our listener questions today Peter and Laura give their view  on testing new materials, confidence and self doubt and on self publishing a book of your work

In this episode of Ask an Artist Laura and Peter are talking to Tom Knowles Jackson: Potter, Gallerist, Director of 'The Clay Loft' an open access clay studio maker-space and business consultant. Tom excels at all of these things and this interview is full of fascinating insights 

We all try to do our best, but sometimes things go wrong.  How you deal with mistakes and problems is just as important as the work you produce.  Laura and Peter have both had their share of things to deal with: work that has not gone to plan, or deliveries that have gone astray.  Whether the issue is artistic or business you still have to deal with it and doing that well can turn a problem into a benefit

In this episode Laura and Peter give their views on a tricky copyright problem, on the value of good book keeping and a splendid idea to combine a life class with a visit to the local pub

We're talking to Baptist World Aid about research on Aussies fashion buying habits. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many professional artists take on residencies as a way to learn new skills, develop ideas, collaborate with other artists or to create a specific outcome.  Laura and Peter have both done this and today's episode looks at their personal experiences and at some of the things you need to consider if you fancy applying for a residency somewhere - or creating your own.

As a printmaker Laura has quite definite views on giclee prints, but only because they create confusion over what 'print' means.  Peter is a painter and though he does not routinely make giclees to sell he has produced some as extra copies of portraits for clients.  Whether or not you include them in your artistic business they do create some dilemmas and some moral responsibilities for the artist.

This episode is not about photography in itself, but about using photography as the source material.  Both Peter and Laura use photography and have arrived at the same point in how they do so.  For each of them photography is useful reference but not something to copy. Of course these are opinions rather than rules and need to be interpreted in the context of your own artistic practice, but P&L both make art that refers to rather than relying on their cameras.

If you have ever thought about how you will be remembered as an artist then this episode will make interesting listening.  Peter has his eye on a gallery being established in his name while Laura wants her legacy to be about a lasting effect on the way people adopt techniques that she has promoted.  Joking aside, how is an artist remembered and should they be thinking about it while they have an influence?

in this 'Listener Questions' episode Laura and Peter get to grips with some tricky questions: Is it OK that an 'Open Submission' Exhibition should say that they do not return the works submitted?  How would you react if your child said that they wanted to be an artist? Finally, how do you deal with a situation where a friend starts making and selling work that is similar you yours?If you have a Question for Laura and Peter then get in touch through www.askanartistpodcast.com or search Ask an Artist on IG or FB

In this episode of Ask an Artist our two artists: Peter and Laura are talking to Bernard Derroitte whose gallery: Mesh, based in Chicago has Laura on it's books.  The print market in America is weighted towards 'Print Fairs' so the current situation has meant some adaptation.  Bernard's insights into this and his belief in building relationships with both artists and collectors makes for a fascinating discussion.

Following on from last week's episode Laura and Peter continue their discussion about Open Studios or Art Weeks events.  Whether you are just starting on your art career or are established in your practice opening up your studio space, or joining a group of other artists in a shared space gives you the opportunity to show your work and your techniques to the public, especially the people who live around you who may have no idea about the artist who lives in their midst!  More practical advice on things you should do and things you shouldn't.For anyone listening on Friday 11th June 2021, both Laura and Peter will be opening their studios over the next 2 weeks as part of Bucks Art Weeks: www.bucksartweeks.org.uk for details of opening days and times.  Bucks Art Weeks is the open studios event for artists and makers in Buskinghamshire, just to the north west of London, England

Refreshed and back from their brief break Peter and Laura are both taking part in Bucks Art Weeks during June.  Local Art Weeks, or Open Studios events are one of the best ways to start interacting with the public.  Whilst the exact format differs depending on where you are they offer an opportunity to be part of a larger event and for you to benefit from the marketing and advice that the organisers supply.  Laura and Peter have been involved in the Buckinghamshire event for quite a few years and both of them are enthusiastic advocates for the concept.For anyone listening in early June 2021, both Laura and Peter will be opening their studios over the  2 weeks starting 12th June as part of Bucks Art Weeks: www.bucksartweeks.org.uk for details of opening days and times.  Bucks Art Weeks is the open studios event for artists and makers in Buskinghamshire, just to the north west of London, England

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay is on the subject of finding you style.  Making an impression in the world of art is not easy and if your work has no individual identity then it's even harder.  Peter and Laura discuss some ways of figuring out what your style is and how to develop it. First released in January 2020

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay is all about the artist's persona, the front you offer to the public, it may be you, or it may be an alter-ego, but it needs to project an air of confidence if it is going to do you some good.  First released in November 2019

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.In this weeks' replay Laura and Peter discuss the importance of the sketchbook: repository for ideas, aid-memoire a place to develop ideas.  All of these things and loads more too. First released in June 2020

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay deals with the tricky subject of creative block.  How do you get the creative juices flowing again? First released in March 2020

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay is our episode on writing: Artist Statements, social Media, magazine articles.  There are many areas where writing can enrich your career as an artist.  First released in February 2020

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay is our look at how to price your artwork.  First released in January 2020

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay is our Look at Photographing your work in which the Talented Mr B whose podcasting responsibilities are usually as sound man, talks about some of the things that you should consider when photographing your artwork. First released in March 2020

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks' replay is our interview with Michael Harding whose oil paints are some of the finest available.  First released in March 2020

In another of their popular Listener Questions episodes Peter and Laura discuss how to wrap paintings and works on paper to send them to customers, wether you should, if asked, trim your work to have a different amount of border and if you should take up art as a second career?

In this episode Laura and peter talk about the tricky subject of signing your work.  Their different genres have different conventions and getting it right so that you fulfil the conventions and your own aesthetic ideas and the need to let your public know that this is your work.  There's more to this than one might have imagined!

After a year of cancelled shows, fairs and other events it would seem that the people (craetive ones) that have fared best are those that have come up with their own solutions to their lack of places to sell their work. In this episode Laura talks to Peter about the online show he had late last year and they discuss some of the other On-line experiences that they have had.

Dan Tohill interviews Peter Keegan. At the time of recording Peter was the Capability Development Manager for the Department of Conservation. Peter shares some of the work he's done around personas for the learning and development of DOCs diverse workforce.   Connect with Peter Keegan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterandrewkeegan/   Connect to us online everywhere: Visit our website: https://www.inspiregroup.co.nz/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inspiregroupnz/ Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspire-group Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_group/  

If you make your living as an artist then having a style that people recognise can help in several ways, it's easier to deal with galleries if they know what to expect, your customer base too likes to recognise your work amongst others and if you are building a 'brand' then your identity is central to that. However, some people just cannot help themselves from working in different ways, different materials, different genres or different aesthetics. In this episode Laura and Peter discuss their ideas on the best way to navigate this, hopefully avoiding some of the pitfalls.

Laura Boswell is one the most productive mokuhanga and linocut printmakers working today. Not only does she print, she co-produces a popular art podcast called Ask An Artist, and with her husbands help The Talented Mr. B, she also produces instructional videos on YouTube on mokuhanga and lino cut. Her output these days is inspiring and exceptional. In this episode of The Unfinished Print I speak with Laura about her creativity, her history with mokuhanga, her podcast and her ideas, her book and on mokuhanga itself.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my print work on Instagram @popular_wheatprints, Twitter @unfinishedprint, or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: notes may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Laura Boswell - website  Ask An Artist Podcast - website  Nagasawa Art Park - is a program which stopped in 2011 and has since moved to MI-Lab (Mokuhanga Inovation Laboratory) at Lake Kawaguchi. It is a program dedicated to the art of mokuhanga and hosts artist in residence programs. Wood-like Matsumura - an incredibly important online and brick and mortar store located in Nerima City, Tokyo. diptych - is a two panel print sometimes pasted together making one single image seen in a lot of ukiyo-e and mokuhanga. Awagami Paper Factory - located in Yoshinogawa Village on Shikoku Island in Japan, is a paper making company which produces Japanese paper called washi. You can purchase their papers online here. Near Applecross - a series of prints by Laura made in different colours and a couple of designs can be found on her archive here. Awaji Island - is an island linking the mainland of Hōnshu to the island of Shikoku by the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway (神戸淡路鳴門自動車道) Awaji Island has a rich history and culture and can be researched here. Buckinghamshire, England -  is a country in the South-East of England near Oxford. It has a lovely natural beauty and a long history. Find more information here.  Peter Keegan - co-host and co-producer of the Ask An Artist podcast with Laura and is an established painter in his own right. You can find more information about Peter's work here. Making Japanese Woodblock Prints - Laura Boswell's book on how to make Japanese woodblock prints, or mokuhanga. It is rich in information and a great book for beginners and seasoned mokuhanga printmakers alike. Purchase the book here. Michael Harding - makes oil paints. More information can be found here. Artist Support Pledge - information can be found here. mica - is a mineral, when ground, is used in mokuhanga. It was famously used in several ōkubi-e (large head prints)by the artist Sharaku (active 1794-1795). It is held onto the paper via a paste, or gum-arabic. David Bull writes about how to use mica on woodblock.com.  bokashi - a technique used in mokuhanga which fades colour, usually in landscape prints especially in the sky. Made famous by the landscape prints of Hiroshige. Printmaker John Amoss writes a fine description of bokashi on his blog. Will Francis - a mokuhanga carver and printer based in England. He collaborates with artist Jed Henry who also works with David Bull of Mokuhankan. His website can be found here, his patreon can be found here. Holbein - a company which makes many colours for artists. opening and closing credit background music: The Black Eyed Peas, Karma, from their first record, Behind The Front. (1998) © Popular Wheat Productions Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) The opinions expressed in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of Andre Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.   

In this episode Peter and Laura discuss some of the issues that arise from putting a title on the masterpiece you have just created. Is it necessary, will it make a difference to whether it will sell, or what people will think of it. It's not always easy to find the title that is going to fit best with the piece, so sit back and hear what Laura and Peter do

Strange as it may seem when Laura and Peter are not recording this podcast they are not sat in their studios listening over and over to previous episodes! However they both like to listen to podcasts and in this episode they chat about which ones they favour.

This episode of Ask an Artist is another opportunity for listeners to pose questions to Perter and Laura. Today the questions cover some of the tricky things that you need to consider if you are a printmaker taking on a commission, some of the things that you should consider when you are buying an easel and how to go about approaching magazines with ideas for articles. If you have a question that you would like to ask please visit www.askanartistpodcast.com or search for Ask an Artist Podcast on Instagram or Facebook

Becoming a successful artist is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Laura and Peter chat in this episode about the various things that you need a bit of stamina for is for want to make it as an artist.