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We had the pleasure of interviewing Euan in his studio, where we were immersed in his incredible artworks and drawings. Euan shared insights into his life as an artist, his views on the art world, and his creative process. With a career spanning over 50 exhibitions and numerous accolades, his achievements speak for themselves. See more below! 

Thanks for your time Euan.

Euan is represented by King Street on William in Sydney. Euan and photographer Craig Potton have collaborated on a stunning hardcover book ‘Look Out’, capturing the awe inspiring landscape and thought-provoking human connection to the iconic Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Available now with signed limited edition etching. Contact the gallery via email art@kingstreetgallery.com.

Euan is also represented by Niagara Galleries in Victoria, Bowen and PG Galleries in NZ. 

'Euan Macleod was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1956. He was awarded a Diploma of Fine Arts (Painting) by the Ilam School of Fine Arts, Canterbury University, in 1979, before moving to Sydney in 1981. He has held more than fifty solo shows in New Zealand and Australia and has taken part in numerous group exhibitions in Australasia and internationally.

Euan's work is represented in many private and public collections, including the National Gallery of Australia, Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand, and the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Euan has won art prizes in Australia, including the Archibald in 1999, the Sulman Prize in 2001, the Blake Prize in 2006, the New South Wales Parliament's inaugural Plein Air painting prize in 2008, the Tattersall’s Landscape Prize in 2000 and 2009, the Gallipoli Art Prize, 2009, and the King’s School Art Prize in 2011.

In 2010 Piper Press, Sydney, published a monograph, Euan Macleod: the Painter in the Painting, written by Gregory O'Brien. 

Surface Tension: the art of Euan Macleod 1991-2009, a Tweed River Art Gallery touring exhibition, curated by Gavin Wilson, toured six regional Australian galleries, beginning at the S H Irvin Gallery, Sydney, in November 2010.

The touring exhibition, Euan Macleod - Painter, curated by Gregory O'Brien, travelled to several New Zealand regional galleries between 2014 and 2017.

​In 2019 Macleod collaborated on High Wire, a book of drawings and words, with Lloyd Jones. It was published in 2020.' -Euan Macleod website 

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Julie recently sat down with Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong, the co-founders of Arts Matter, for an interview. Unfortunately, Gary couldn’t join as he is currently overseas.

Arts Matter is a membership platform that offers a series of intimate programs in contemporary spaces around Sydney. What Michelle and Susan have built is truly remarkable. They come from diverse backgrounds, yet both are perfectly suited to running this kind of platform. Their impressive CVs speak for themselves, and we’re fortunate to have them creating such a dynamic, multidisciplinary arts program in Sydney.

When are you signing up?!!!

'Arts-Matter is a membership platform that hosts a series of intimate programs in contemporary Sydney spaces with the creative minds shaping our shifting culture. Through a series of thoughtfully curated conversations and experiences spanning the cultural gamut - from art, music, fashion, film, theatre, dance and literature - we cultivate community, spark debate, and thrive on bridging cultural, social and gender divides.

But most importantly … we've always believed the best part about Arts-Matter is our incredible community of members, creatives, friends and family. While our programs are always about supporting the cultural arts, community is at the heart of everything we do.'

Thanks for speaking to us ladies and keep doing what you are doing!!

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Thanks to this weeks guest on the podcast, Zoe McPhail Prineas, an MFA student that Fiona met at NAS. we interviewed her at her solo show at Laila gallery in Sydney. 

'Zoë graduated from the National Art School in Darlinghurst in 2023, having completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, Zoë was awarded the Bird Holocomb Foundation Master of Fine Art Scholarship. Her postgraduate studies in a Masters of Fine Arts will commence in 2024.

“Art has always punctuated my life, though it wasn’t until I went to NAS [The National Art School] that it became my dominant language. One month into NAS, I was calling myself an artist, and seeing the world with a new perception and sense of freedom. I’ve always had a lot to say, and art allows me to express things visually.

I chose printmaking as my studio specialisation, and was introduced to the field of expanded printmaking by our head of department. The field of expanded printmaking strips back the medium to the basic idea of the “trace”. I began to understand that print was anything that left a mark. Printmaking also has such strong ties to culture, as it has historically been a means for cultural production (think newspapers and billboards). I love to use this insight as a foundation of my practice.”' - UTSVERTIGO 2024 by Raphaella Katzen

Thanks Zoe and all the best for your Masters, we cant wait to see what happens next for you…

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Emily Ball is an artist and teacher from the UK - she described herself as WHAT SHE IS NOT - an artist who paints things as they look or an abstract painter she is somewhere in between. She wants to make visual poetry. She is a self described magpie. 

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=emily+ball+artist&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Emily advise was so valuable and encouraging about how to keep going as an emerging artist and suggestions of how to grow.

If you would like to purchase Emily's book 

Emily's courses can be found on the website Emily Ball at Sea White. http://www.emilyballatseawhite.co.uk

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We spoke to Emilya, the 'wizardess of lightbulb moments', founder and director of Art Pharmacy, an art consultancy in Sydney. 

We spoke to Emiya about her illustrious art career in the UK and Australia, and how Art Pharmacy came about. She is a wonderful powerhouse of knowledge, culture, and art, brimming with ideas and interesting projects. She has also written a book, Making Art Matter, which builds a bridge between artists and organisations, governments and the corporate world. Art Pharmacy is also launching an exciting NFT platform that will be a game changer for artists.

'Art Pharmacy is a specialist project manager and purveyor of authentic culture. We pride ourselves on our grass-roots connection to creative communities, common-sense advice, and a nimble approach. We like to understand the “why” of a project and we aren’t afraid to ask questions and bring fresh perspectives. We have no commercial affiliations with any galleries, so we are free to recommend the most suitable artists based on your brief and budget, which we do by utilising our huge and ever-growing community of artists. We are constantly looking for fresh artist talent and maintain an engaged artist community as a priority. We prefer to support local artistic talent where possible.'

Art Pharmacy is a valuable part of the Australian art world. Thanks for talking to us Emilya, and thanks to your wonderful team in the office too.

We also mention the wonderful artist James McGrath so check out his work...

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Amanda O'Bryan from Creative Queen Bee spoke to us about her childhood and about publishing a book called Daily Acts of Creativity.

We really enjoyed talking to Amanda about her creative journey she began life as a graphic designer, she has been also been a painter and a printmaker, and even a designer who worked on the TV show Better Homes and Garden.

Amanda shared with us how she has turned around a creative life from burn out and has unpacked the creative process and how a creative life can be beneficial to us,

You can find out more about Amanda on her website

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=amanda+obryan+the+creative+queen+bee&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

and her https://www.instagram.com/creativequeenbees/?hl=en

You can purchase her book on AMAZON https://www.amazon.com.au/Daily-Acts-Creativity-everyday-creative/dp/0648824608/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UYO8L5U23JMD&keywords=Amanda+obryan&qid=1643690631&s=books&sprefix=amanda+obryan%2Cstripbooks%2C440&sr=1-1

Thanks Amanda 

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This week we had the most fascinating and in-depth chat with artist and teacher, Luke Thurgate. Luke has just completed a Masters's degree at the National Art School in Sydney, whilst also being a teacher so he gets to use the staffroom! That's not all that was exciting about Luke's episode on Art Wank,  we get into the nitty-gritty of his MA, exploring myth, ideologies, semiotics, his exceptional large-scale figure drawings, religion, teaching, connection, and much more... We really covered it all. Thanks for talking to us Luke, we really appreciate it.

The MA grad show opens at NAS next week, Friday 21st Jan, so go see it, it will be amazing to see Lukes's drawings in real life. They are spectacular. 

If you want to look at some of the artists Luke mentions here are the links -
Nicola Samori
Chelsea Lehmann
Heidi Yardley
Odd Nerdrum
Michael Landy

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 We are back ... 2022 is going to be a great year - we are excited about all the things we are wanting to do this year ..  and we are starting with a fabulous artist who is owning it and is in our opinion is killing it in the art world ....

Thanks so much to Jordy Kerwick for chatting to us from France .. you can find out more about him on  https://vigogallery.com/artists/113

Vivo Gallery describes Jordy as

"An outsize and generous character, Australian born Jordy Kerwick lives in a Chateau and former school in the South of France. Inspired by his wife and kids he makes paintings he and they think are awesome; tigers, bears unicorns and snakes, are juxtaposed with his favourite books, still life flowers, trees, nudes, and chief like feather arrangements within folkloric almost fairytale narratives. The paintings are natural, fun, punkish and unapologetic. Vigo will have a solo show for Jordy Kerwick in June 2022."

Jordy's instagram is https://www.instagram.com/jordykerwick/?hl=en

Jordy is with galleries in 
Sydney, London, New York,  Paris,  Greece, check out his socials for details of where and when he's showing next.

Thanks 
Fiona and julie 

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Ana Young is an interdisciplinary artist represented by Curatorial and Co. She is wise, articulate, and an intelligent thoughtful painter. We learned a lot from this conversation. We spoke to her before we were asked to open the Movers and Shakers exhibition by Louise Chircop, it was just a. coincidence we talked about it in the podcast, and then Louise approached us the next day! We had the best chat with Ana about being a woman in the arts, her art education as a mature student, her sculptural works, and much more. 

Thanks, Ana, we loved talking to you. 

'My wall works and 3d constructions are informed by my relationship to the natural world connections between time, silence, and memory. recording via Plein air notations I observe changes in light, volume, space within a particular locale painting are a process of addition/ attrition, they grow skins. A sense of delay occurs as I go back and forth, facilitating processes of change. The paintings acquire their own rhythm. Stillness, optical sensations moments of entering a particular space are critical to their resolution.

Sculptural constructions encompass the human traits of accumulation and collecting the idea of the "wunderkammer", voyaging and discovery, and the humble everyday utensils and paraphernalia are grouped in uncategorised assemblages constructed, they question temporal and associative versions of past physical presences and emotional states we are left to puzzle their connective roles these " remains" and simple fragments speculate and offer the possibility of new stories beyond their physical entities.'

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Zoe Grey is a painter from Marrawah in Tasmania 

You can find more about her on her website 
https://www.zoe-grey.com/about

or on her instagram, https://www.instagram.com/zoe__makes/?hl=en

You can read the article from artist profile we discussed here https://artistprofile.com.au/zoe-grey/

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Jeff McCann is a consummate professional, artist, creative and designer. His business spans multi layered, including fashion, cardboard products, art and education. He is the epitome of a creative, always playing with materials and new ideas. He started out n theatre design and the drama comes out in his work. We had a great chat over zoom with Jeff about his social media content, inclusivity, sustainability in his work, making lists, doing workshops, and much more. 

He has also designed performance outfits for singers such as, Montaigne and Thelma Plum.
 
'My name’s Jeff McCann, my pronouns are he/him they/them and I’m a Sydney/Gadigal based creative who works in both the visual and performing arts.

I specialise in community engagement projects, public art, workshops and education, collaborations, illustration, props and fashion. My artistic practice strives to create inclusive works that encourage audience involvement and fun. 

The work I create fits a variety of spaces from retail and live events to traditional mediums like print and advertising.

I have a sustainability-focused approach to my practice. This can include using second hand materials, repurposing old collateral from previous projects to make new work and/or considering the afterlife of the work I make. 

I am inspired by childhood creativity and nostalgia, world building, games and the natural environment.'

jeffmccann.com.au 

Thanks Jeff!

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After seeing his artists friends struggle to get their work seen, Ryan Stanier founded The Other Art Fair over 10 years ago. The Other Art Fair provides the opportunity for artists to exhibit all over the world, now established in London, New York, LA, Sydney, Melbourne, Dallas, Toronto and Chicago. Since its launch, the fair has attracted over 250,00 art-loving visitors selling more than 25,000 artworks from emerging artists. 

We had a ball talking to Ryan, over zoom in London, about showing at the Other Art Fair, putting together a cohesive stand, and the art world in general. Come along to The Other Art Fair, The Cutaway, Barangaroo, 2-5th December and buy some art, Ryan said so...!

Thanks Ryan, we appreciate you talking to us. 

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Fiona and I are currently showing at Stella Downer Fine Arts Gallery in Waterloo, NSW, and so we thought it was a great opportunity to speak to Stella about her illustrious career as a Gallery Owner and Art Valuer. Our work is on show until June 8th 2024. 

'Stella Downer is a respected art dealer, consultant and valuer. Stella has worked with leading contemporary galleries for over thirty years. Stella was the manager in Sydney of Roslyn Oxley 9 gallery, Macquarie Galleries and Australian Galleries before opening her own gallery in 2001.

​Previously Stella has worked in the auction industry managing sections of Christies London and Christies Australia. Stella has been a member of the S.H.Ervin Art Advisory Committee Sydney for over twenty years and was also on the board of the South East Area Health Service. Since 2001 she has been a member of the Woollahra Small Sculpture Committee helping organise their annual shows. Stella’s other board commitments have included the Australian Centre for Asian Art and Archaeology, University of Sydney. A supporter of the National Art School Sydney, Stella was on the Accreditation Board to assess their standing for BA Fine Arts. 

Stella is a valuer for the Australian Governement Cultural Gifts Program. Her extensive knowledge of, and experience in, the Australian and international art world ensures that she is regarded as one of the top valuers within this organisation.'

Thanks for speaking to us Stella and having our work exhibited at your gallery. 

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Katherine Hattam spoke to us at the end of our lockdown in Sydney from her Melbourne Home and Studio so sorry if some of the chat seems a bit dated ...

Katherine had so much good advise we really enjoyed our time with her. Don't forget to check out her work she is currently showing in the NSW Art Gallery in a group exhibition called Matisse Life and Spirit -  https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/matisse/

You can see Katherine's work  on her website https://www.katherinehattam.com or her instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathattam/?hl=en

She was fantastic to talk to about her long career as an artist, her artist  sons William Mackinnon's website is http://www.williammackinnon.com

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We had a wonderful chat with artist Amber Wallis during the lockdown, via zoom. Amber is a thought-provoking artist, who thinks deeply about her paintings and subject matter. She is represented by Nicholas Thompson Gallery and is having a solo show for Sydney Contemporary in November 2022. She is also in upcoming group shows in Los Angeles at SADE gallery and Gruin Gallery. 

'The work of Wallis is simply engulfing. The observer is at once immersed into this explosion of colour, paint, experimentation and self–expression. There seem to be no limitations or restrictions when it comes to Amber Wallis. She is perpetually defining and redefining new boundaries of paint and canvas work. With each colour merging into the next and each paint stroke taking the painting in a completely new direction – Wallis truly is an exciting artist. ' by Heidi Yardley

Thanks so much for talking to us. 

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Thanks to Georgia for her chat - you can find out more about her and her work on her website or her instagram.
Julie and I enjoyed chatting to Georgia over zoom whilst in lockdown .. Julie had tech issues with her computer so that's why she goes quiet at the end of the chat... hope you enjoy this episode ..

http://www.georgiaspain.com

https://www.instagram.com/georgiaspainer/?hl=en

Thanks so much Georgia we will enjoy watching you grow..

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Thanks, Nicola for talking to us about your amazing art practice. We saw her show at Arthouse Gallery in Sydney and were blown away by the technicality of her beautiful artworks.  We talked to Nicola over zoom at the beginning of Australia's lockdown, a few months ago. We discussed paper cutting, her process, how she is inspired by the environment and securing its future, making joyful positive works, art residencies, and much more.

Take a look at Nicolas website here

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Many thanks to the fabulous artist Ronnie Cay .. an extraordinary artist who works in drawing painting and ceramics - she is a master of all these processes - she has a unique style and is a colourful artist. Ronnie runs life drawing sessions and uses a different model every week these as a jumping board for her work. She is represented by many galleries and has shown all over the world.  Ronnie is a hero of mine as she tries to always start her work differently and each work is unique. She is a fan of midcentury artists one of our favourites Richard Diebenkorn. 

You can find out about her on her website

https://veronicacay.com

or instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ronniecay/?hl=en

You can see her work right now in her show called  'Conversations with my Aunt' at Anthea Polson gallery on the Gold Coast http://www.antheapolsonart.com.au/exhibitions.php

Many many thanks Ronnie. 

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Finally, we've found someone who swears more than us! Gary Mansfield is an artist and curator with a background in crime and prison time, It wasn't until Gary was inspired by an art teacher in prison that he took up art and became passionate about it. Whilst in prison he contacted young British artists at the time, such as Tracey Emin, who write back to him with encouragement for his new career in the arts. after leaving prison he completed a degree in Fine Art, he is now a successful artist, curator, and podcast host. We loved speaking to Gary about his take on being an artist, hosting an arts podcast, and much more. 

Gary's Ministry of Arts podcast - 'Possibly the World's most inclusive art podcast', has over 100 episodes where he talks to emerging, established, or world-renowned artists each week in his quite unique manner. 

Thanks so much, Gary, great to chat with you. 

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This week we have an artist from WA Melissa Boughey. Check out her work on her website https://melissaboughey.com/home.html

or her instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissa_boughey_art/

Melissa is going to be showing at Flinders Lane Studios from 12 October https://www.flg.com.au/exhibition/small-wonder

Melissa is represented by
Finders Lane Gallery in Melbourne and Curatorial and Co in Sydney.

Melissa's winery is https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=moombaki+wines&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

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We spoke to Carissa Karamarko a few months ago when Melbourne was beginning this lockdown period. Carissa is represented by Saint Cloche in Paddington Sydney but lives and works in Melbourne. We had a great chat about working through lockdown, having a mentor, not going to art school, preparing for a show, and much more. Carissa's next show will be at Saint Cloche in Feb 2022. Thanks for talking to us Carissa.

Carissa Karamarko is an emerging artist based in Melbourne who uses the genre of still life to explore colour, navigating different worlds and experiences through objecthood.

Carissa’s artworks investigate our relationship to objects and their meaning, both inherent, associated or inherited. However, using expressive colour, she expands on this traditional art genre, affirming its place within today’s contemporary art world.

The paintings extend a relationship between how objects dictate our view on history, particular moments in time and how they can provide a window into a world unseen. Carissa relates this to her own surroundings and the items she curates. Yet, critically, her investigation of objects sets out to understand different worlds and different people.

Within her still life paintings, we see a close connection to colour, one that relates to her discovery of herself in her formative days. This relationship with colour follows an intuitive process; Carissa typically begins her process with photographs, capturing the composition and framing through her eye. She works directly from these images, painting onto the canvas with oils, in an automatic process, working quickly, acting intuitively, and trusting the process.

Carissa has been a finalist in numerous art prizes, including the Geelong Contemporary Art Award, Muswellbrook Art Prize, and the Mosman Art Award. Her work is held in collections across Australia.

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This week we have the powerhouse of an amazing local women who is an awesome multilayer energetic business women.

You can find out all about Michelle on her Linked in profile https://au.linkedin.com/in/michellejcox

You can find her in her creative makers studio where there are fantastic local artists pieces in -   Atelier9 in Avalon
http://atelier9.godaddysites.com

You can purchase her books at the Atelier9 or online at https://wabisabiseries.com/blogs/podcast/death-dying-grieving-with-michelle-cox

Many thanks for a great chat Michelle .. 

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Wilamina Russo is this week's brilliant podcast guest. Her artist mentoring service is a great idea for emerging and established artists to further and structure their careers. You can get in touch with Willy through her instagram or website.  

She also hosts a breakfast radio show on 2SER in Sydney, has authored a book and hosts a podcast, Interview with an Artist. She is amazing. 

We spoke over zoom recently so have included warts and all interview, internet dropouts and all, to all adds to the vibe?!! We talked to Willy about her background in HR, the move into the arts, how she goes about mentoring artists and whats she's learnt from doing so. We had such a fun chat, thanks for talking to us Willy. 

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Many thanks to Armando for such a great chat on the podcast we really appreciate hearing about your art practise and how you have developed your career.

Find Armando on his website

https://armandochant.com

or social media

https://www.instagram.com/armando_chant/?hl=en

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Sarah McDonald is an artist and teacher from South Australia - she is based near Adelaide .

You can find out all about Sarah on her Instagram account, she has a show on for the next month at The Moree Gallery.  

https://www.instagram.com/sarahmcdonaldartist/?hl=en

or her website where you can find out about her online art courses

https://www.sarahmcdonald.com.au/

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We interviewed Ralph Hobbs, Gallery Director of Nanda Hobbs in Sydney, a few months ago after the first Sydney lockdown.  It was interesting to hear the changes the gallery had to establish in order to keep going during the first lockdown, using video and online software to continue sales. 

'Nanda\Hobbs is passionate about art, supporting artists, and building collections of the best contemporary art. Our represented artists are some of the most talented in Australia and abroad. We have a diverse exhibition program in our Sydney gallery and we also participate at international art fairs.'

We have interviewed several Nanda Hobbs artists such as Antonia Mrjak, Blak Douglas, and Jody Graham, who all told us about his warm and approachable style. He sounds like the kind of gallerist every artist needs, nurturing, and understanding of how artists work. We also talked to Ralph about how he chooses artists for his gallery and advice for emerging artists and much more.. 

We should also say congratulations because 6 artists from Nanda Hobbs were finalists in the 2021 Archibald and Wynne, whilst Kathrin Longhurst won the Packing Room Prize!

Thanks, Ralph, we really appreciate you taking the time to talk to us, we hope everyone enjoys the chat and learns how galleries work. 

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Madeline Young is an artist and founded and runs a small independent gallery space in Orange.

You can find out more about the gallery on instagaram
http://www.cornerstoregallery.com

or her website http://www.cornerstoregallery.com

'Why your five year old could not have done that'  is by Thames and Hudson wrtitten by Susie Hodge

Madi manages a group of makers called The Journey person - you can find out more about this on the website or on this link.

http://www.cornerstoregallery.com/the-journey-person

Thanks for the advice Madeline it was a great chat, further enquires shoot a message to Madi.

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Clare Brodie is an Australian artist based in Sydney. She is predominately a landscape painter who draws a sense of peace as she deciphers the complexities of nature.  Her paintings reflect her emotional experiences: she creates order and harmony by the use of reduced saturated colour schemes in striking combinations. Clare is an observational artist using scale and placement to create semi-abstract artworks that still time.

We had a wonderful chat with Clare, who patiently waited for us to retrieve the forgotten recording equipment, finally arriving at her home 2 hours late! Sorry, Clare. Her approach to life and her art practice is deeply considered and this shows in her beautiful calming artworks.

Her solo exhibition, entitled, 'Pause-Breathe' is now showing at Studio Gallery Group in Armadale, Victoria.  Exhibition Opening: Friday, August 20, 2021, and runs until Thursday, September 2nd. 

Clare is also represented by Scott Lawrie Gallery in Auckland, NZ. 

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Samantha Dennison is this weeks guest - she is a painter of the most stunning still life works. She is a realist painting the most beautiful thin layers of oil paint.

If you want to find out more about Sam you can find out from her website

http://www.samanthadennison.com.au

or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthadennisonartist/?hl=en

Samantha is represented by AK Bellinger gallery.  https://www.instagram.com/akbellingergallery/?hl=en

Samantha uses Gamisol to clean her brushes. 
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This week's podcast guest Sandi Hester caught our attention after she found us through Maria Stoljar's podcast, Talking with Painters. Thanks, Maria! We had a look at Sandi's youtube videos and fell in love with her! She is a breath of American fresh air. Her videos are so cheerful fun and informative, definitely check them out. She loves to paint in sketchbooks and is always playing with different mediums and paints. Playful is the word to describe Sandi and it's nice to be reminded that as an artist, painting should be fun! (Not always obviously!). She is influenced by the imperfections in art-making and the mistakes that we build on to create the good.

We had a wonderful zoom chat with Sandi about her approach to art, youtube, her fabulous sketchbooks, the painters she loves, and much more. We think you'll be really inspired by her work and her wonderful view of the world. Fiona also comes up with a great idea to collaborate with Sandi across the pond! We will see what happens with that.....

Artists Sandi mentions -
Kiata Mason 
Emily Powell 
Charles Reid
Jennifer Pochinski

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Dylan Jones paints a variety of things. He loves to paint want is in front of him - he is attracted not the obvious view and is attracted to form and space.

Dylan is an oil painter from Queensland you can find him online

https://www.dylanjonesart.com

You can also follow him on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dylanjonesart/?hl=en

Dylan will have a solo show in August 

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Alan Jones, artist, sculptor, and maker, is a Sydney-based artist, represented by Olsen Gallery. We spoke to Alan from his studio in Alexandria surrounded by his amazing and diverse artworks. We had a great chat with Alan about his approach to his art works, the diversity in his projects,  his amazing experience on the Fowlers gap residency and much more. Thanks Alan for your time, we had a great time.

'Alan Jones’ work explores ideas that surround notions of identity. Jones works across a broad spectrum of mediums and takes a personal approach to the subject matter. Through this process, Jones aims to communicate the intricacies of human connections and how his roots subsequently influence his work.

Jones gained his Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts in 1997 from the National Art School in Sydney before furthered his education abroad on the Inaugural Pat Corrigan Travelling Scholarship for Painting. In 1998 he returned to Australia, where he completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2000 at the National Art School. In 2004 Jones’ portfolio of 10 paintings and drawings, inspired by his time in France and Germany, won the prestigious Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship. The BWTAS saw mom Jones return to Europe where he undertook a residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris before working in Berlin and New York.'

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The wonderful ceramicist and art business owner, Shelby Sherritt, is an absolute hit on Instagram and Tik Tok, even our teenage kids had heard of her! Shelbys viral videos of her 'mystery mould' reveals, where she slip casts moulds she has found on gumtree. She got 3 million views on Tik Tokon her first video! She is such a lovely, humble woman who, through adversity, used her passion and skill in ceramics into a dream job. She has created a great business and she gives lots of tips on growing your own. she is well known overseas selling 50% of her wares in the USA. Basically - get on Tik Tok!

'Shelby Sherritt Art is an Australian ceramicist who takes inspiration from the bushland surrounds which she calls home. 

Located in regional Victoria, Shelby's ceramics are inspired by flowering gum trees, golden wattle and frolicking wildlife. 

Shelby creates unique, functional and whimsical pieces for the home and to wear. Shelby uses a variety of traditional hand building and wheel throwing techniques to create the one of a kind pieces of work.'

Thanks for talking to us Shelby. 

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Thanks to Nick Vickers for speaking to us from See Street Gallery at Meadowbank TAFE. 

Phillip Martin's exhibition, 'Paintings 1952-1972', is on at See Street until 16th May. 

'Nick Vickers BA Visual Art, Dip. Ed, M.Art Admin

Nick Vickers has been involved in the Australian art industry for over 30 years when he established his first gallery through UNSW Art & Design in 1984. Throughout Nick’s career he has championed the works of emerging artists by establishing a number of galleries through universities and art colleges. He has presented, curated and hosted national and international artists and he has lectured in tertiary, intermediary and secondary institutions.

Nick has contributed to the curatorial expanse of the University of Sydney Art Collection where, through his expertise as Curator of the University Union art collection, he added works of some considerable cultural significance. He established the Sir Hermann Black Gallery & Sculpture Terrace through which he hosted and curated ten years of highly rated art exhibitions and prizes that included The Blake Prize and The Freedman Foundation annual exhibitions.

On a local government level Nick has served on curatorial panels with the City of Sydney, Willoughby, North Sydney (Creative Spaces/ Spaces for Creatives) and Woollahara Councils (Creative Paddington and The Oxford Street Shopfront Festival). He was invited to co-ordinate The Art of Shakespeare, a fundraising touring exhibition of some of Australia’s leading artists that launched in the Sydney Opera House.

On an international level, Nick has served as President of the Slovenian/ Australian Institute that has hosted a program of international art ex- changes and touring exhibitions. In this role Nick negotiated sponsorships and partnerships at ambassadorial and ministerial levels.

During his career Nick has developed a strong network of arts and business professionals. He is panel member with The Freedman Foundation, advises on the artist studio for Curwoods Lawyers and has served as a board member with The Blake Society for over ten years and lectures in Museum Practices.

Currently, Nick works as an independent art curator and is a pro bono board member of the Sydney Art Zone. In 2016 Nick co-curated an exhibition called WAR – A Playground Perspective at The Armoury at Sydney Olympic Park and this year has been invited back by SOPA to curate an exhibition from the studio residency programme entitled Mining Pyrite. This year Nick has been invited to the panel of judges for the Paddington Art Prize.'

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This week we spoke with Maria Stoljar from Talking with PAinters the arts successful podcast that has been going for 5 years.

Maria is a passionate arts fan and artist who is facinated by the arts in Australia and started her podcast so she could find out more about the artists lives and art.

Maria is a beautiful portrait painter and a big fan of the Archibald art prize - she is regularly filming at the loading dock and in the Art Gallery of NSW.

Maria has done over 140 interviews and we were very grateful for her time and and opportunity to share our love of art.


You can find Maria's podcast on all podcast channels - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-with-painters/id1144914597

and you can follow her on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/talking_with_painters/?hl=en

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We met the wonderful Ken Done at his recent exhibition at Michael Reid Northern Beaches in Newport which coincided with Amber Creswell Bells' book,  Ken Done: Art Design Life.

We interviewed Ken at his studio tucked behind the walls of his Hickson Rd gallery in the Rocks. He was an absolute gem and we had the best chat with him about his fabulous career, his thoughts on the art world, and much more. There's something for everyone in this episode. Fiona was especially chuffed he thought one of her questions was very good, 'What are you chasing?', to find out what he's chasing listen to the episode now! 

Thanks Ken, we really appreciate you talking to us. 

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Many thanks to Kate Neilsen the artist who has been working on interiors for sometime
As labelled by one of her 5 galleries they are Tablescapes https://graingergallery.com.au/artist/kate-nielsen/
for our fabulous chat - we so enjoyed hanging out with you .. your hospitality and insights where so valuable.

You can find out more about Kate from one of her galleries the fabulous Purple Noon that represent her https://purplenoongallery.com.au/inside-outside-kate-nielsen-recent-works-25th-july-2020/

Kate's instagram is https://www.instagram.com/katenielsenart/

Kate was a finalist this year in the Ravenswood Womens art prize. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNZOAF9Br5N/

Kate teaches at John Collett a local school where art is really engaged - its Kate dream job https://www.instagram.com/p/CNQiFR1hM1G/

Thanks so much Kate.. 

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We spoke to Julz about her career as a food stylist, growing up in the country, her beautiful oil paintings, and much more. Thanks so much for the wonderful lunch, we loved meeting you and having such a great chat. 

'As an Artist, Julz is drawn to the painterly tradition, focusing on the process of physical painting and where it takes her work. She is energetic and frantic as she works, the finished texture reveals this with her thickly applied paint. 
This process however is not only limited to mixing or pushing and the final application of the paint but the ‘bigger' whole practice of being ‘Plein air’. For Julz walking into or boating towards the destination all becomes part of the process. Her pre-sketches, drawings chosen subject, living it, breathing it, and experiencing it in all weather. Julz's current work is based on the Hawkesbury River and Sydney Coastline where she gathers memories and information then returns to her studio to apply these experiences to the canvas.'

Links to - 

Idris Murphy
Amanda Penrose Hart

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Many thanks to Michael Reid for a fabulous chat at your Gallery  in Murrurundi - we enjoyed visiting your beautiful space.

To learn more about Michael check out his website                                     https://michaelreid.com.au/?v=322b26af01d5

or follow him and his colleagues on instagram
https://instagram.com/michaelreid

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Fiona and Julie 

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Sophie Vander is the founder and head curator of  Curatorial and Co. in Sydney. First set up as an online gallery it moved to a fabulous building in Redfern in August 2020. It's a beautiful light-filled space accommodating painting, sculpture, ceramics, and multimedia.  The gallery installs a new exhibition every month so Sophie and her dynamic team are constantly refreshing the walls.

We talked to Sophie about all aspects of her business, her path to becoming a successful gallerist, how to approach galleries, and much more. She is a strong, committed, and passionate woman and we cant wait to see where she takes Curatorial and Co. in the future. Thanks for taking the time to speak to us.

'A curated collection of exclusive one-of-a-kind and limited edition works by artists and designers from across the globe.

Born out of a passion to make art from around the world accessible to an Australian audience of art lovers, Curatorial+Co. is the ideal platform to view art online and begin or enhance your art collection today.

Curatorial+Co. showcases accessible, one-of-a-kind and limited edition works by established and emerging artists and designers from across the globe in its online gallery, pop-up exhibitions and engagements by appointment. Curatorial+Co. creates a lasting connection between artists with individual collectors, interior designers and organisations looking to enhance their environment with original works. Presenting painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and ceramic works as well as multimedia and textile art pieces, the scope of the Curatorial+Co. The collection is vast and inspiring, and all works are exclusive to Curatorial+Co.

Created to offer new collectors a starting point for their art obsession and to give established art lovers an array of alternative pieces to add to their spaces, Curatorial+Co. features affordable artworks carefully curated and available online.'

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Jody Graham

'Drawing is at the core of Jody Graham’s multidisciplinary art. She relentlessly explores new techniques and investigates contemporary drawing practice. To do this she builds on and then moves beyond conventional drawing processes in search of new methods and tools that connect drawing with the fundamental need to make symbolic marks.'

Jody Graham is an amazing woman and an extremely talented, fearless, and innovative artist to boot. She let us into her Marrickville studio for the interview, which is a treasure trove of her bower bird tendencies alongside beautiful energetic paintings and drawings. We talked to Jody about her process, the ideas behind her art and her lifes journey through alcolism and beyond to artist extraronaire.

Jody is represented by Nanda Hobbs and her next show, 'Somewhere to Land', is from 27th May to 5 June.

find out more about Mark Cauvin, Jody's musical collaborator here

Thanks Jody 

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Thank you to Antonia for a fabulous chat about your art practise - we loved visiting your studio and spending time with you, it was a fantastic fun chat.

You can find out more about Antonia on her website https://antoniamrljakart.com
or her instagram https://www.instagram.com/antoniaperriconemrljak/?hl=en

Antonia mentions a mentor Garry Foye you can find out more about him from the gallery that represents him  https://robingibson.net/artists/garry-foye

Antonia has a paper show coming up with Nanda Hobbs .. keep looking on her socials for when.. 

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As you probably know, Fiona and I go to Judith White's painting and drawing class at Willoughby Art Centre every Monday. Judith is a fantastic mentor and teacher and has, without a doubt, changed our art practice and understanding of techniques and process immensely. Judith is an amazing artist, bold and uncompromising, practising for over 35 years, has work in numerous collections all over the world and is represented by four galleries in Australia. Basically, she knows what she's talking about and we really respect her opinion. 

We spoke to Judith about her upcoming show at Beaver Gallery in Canberra, starting June 3rd; owning an art school in the '70s and '80s; teaching; gender politics in the art world and the growth and changes in her own practice.

Thanks for talking to us Judith

Here's a link to the Judith Pugh article for Artists Profile
and a link to artist Simon Huntai

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CJ Hendry is this weeks guest and what a fabulous chat .

Her website is https://cjhendry.live

her instagram is https://www.instagram.com/cj_hendry/?hl=en

Check out these for updates on her upcoming show titled STRAYA in Australia throughout  May with the exhibition in Brisbane May 21 - 23 ... With the road trip from May 10-20th 

Many thanks CJ

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Many thanks to Jasmine for chatting to us on zoom - great to talk about your art practise.

Jasmine is a professional practicing artist whose work is best described as the meeting of exploration and refinement. Jasmine has taken her art to a number of mediums – sculpture, large-scale public works and intimate paintings for private collection. She is not afraid to venture outside an established comfort zone. Whatever her choice of art form, Mansbridge brings a refined and meticulous hand to the work; her deliberation and contemplation are evident at all times. 

The work provokes thought and wonder and gives the viewer the chance to apply their personal storytelling, as they unpack the geometry and portals of Mansbridge’s imagined world.

You can find out more about Jasmine on her website or social media https://www.jasminemansbridge.com
https://www.instagram.com/jasmine_mansbridge/

Jasmine will be showing at Michael Reid Gallery on 4th May 2024

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A few weeks ago we interviewed the amazing CEO and artistic director, Gabrielle Mordy, about her role at Studio A. Gabrielle and her staff have such passion and focus for Studio A we wish all artists had a Gabrielle assisting their careers!
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Studio A is a supported studio based in Sydney Australia that tackles the barriers that artists living with intellectual disability face in accessing conventional education, professional development pathways, and opportunities needed to be successful and renowned visual artists. The enterprise paves professional pathways for such artists so that they can achieve their artistic and economic aspirations.
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We also spoke to artist Thom Roberts. Thom has a fascination and deep personal connection with trains. He sees them as having their own personalities and characters; they are his friends. He even gave us our own train name, Julie was Rosie and Fiona was Harbour Bridge! We also spoke to him about his animal portraits and his love of photocopiers. We loved this fun conversation with Thom.
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Studio A provides its artists with a working studio space equipped with specialist materials and support staff. It also manages an annual exhibition program and facilitates weekly workshops provided by invited contemporary artists. Studio A supports a variety of artists working within a range of disciplines and thus strategically links Studio A artwork with an equally diverse range of target markets including art, design, craft, and corporate markets.
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If you haven’t already heard about the Incognito Art Show where proceeds are going to Studio A, then get onto their website before Friday to take part in this great show.
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You can also buy artworks and products, which are so fantastic, from their website studioa.org.au
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ABC Iview has a series of Art Bites on a few Studio A artists which are well worth watching.
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Thanks, Studio A! 

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Artist Fiona Barett-Clarke from Parramatta is an amazing landscape painter who is chasing the precious ordinary moments. She is represented by St Cloche gallery in Paddington.

You can find Fiona's work on instagram https://www.instagram.com/fionabarrettclark/?hl=en

or her website https://www.fionabarrettclark.com

Fiona has a show coming up at St Cloche gallery in July check it out.https://saintcloche.com/shop/category/fiona-barrett-clark/

It was  a joy to chat with Fiona. 

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@art.wank is back this week with a new episode with two interviews in one, firstly with recently graduated HSC student Finn McGrath, son of artist James McGrath (episode 44). We interviewed Finn next to his artwork at Art Express, Armoury Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park. We talked to Finn about the ideas behind his HSC artwork and his future in the art world. We have combined this episode with another fab young person artist Elise Cooke who has recently graduated from the National Art School. We wanted to talk to her about what art school was like and what she’s up to now! We hope these interviews give young inspiring artists some knowledge of doing HSC art and going to art school...

Thanks so much, Finn and Elise for talking to us, we hope to interview more of the 'youth' to find out about their experiences at school, art school and university, and beyond.