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This week, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a delightful conversation with the masterful Natalie Featherston. 

Natalie shares her journey from professional musician to celebrated Trompe L’oeil artist, discussing her unique techniques and recounting a captivating story about the mystery behind a missing painting. With her infectious joy, inspiring artistry, and work that blends technique with humor, Natalie is sure to entertain and motivate. She regularly shows in galleries and teaches workshops, making her a true force in the art world. 

Don’t miss this inspiring episode of Off the Easel Podcast!

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Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

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• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore dive into the topic of Art Business Ethics. What does it mean to have ethics in art? 

In this episode, they explore the challenges of fair pricing, transparency, managing client relationships, and navigating copyright issues. Join them for an insightful discussion on the key ethical dilemmas artists face while building their careers and maintaining integrity in the art world. 

Plus, the episode wraps up with a surreal art news story involving none other than Elon Musk.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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In this inspiring episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa sit down with renowned San Francisco-based artist Casey Gray. 

Casey rarely uses paint brushes, and relies primarily on spray cans and frisket film.  Casey shares valuable tips for working with masking tape, and places to discover photo references.  Casey shares the meaning behind his stunning still lives and discusses different themes from different years of his art career.  

Tune in to Off the Easel Podcast to hear directly from Casey Gray about his artistic journey, his unique style, and the stories behind his captivating works.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for their last interview of 2022!  

This week the ladies have a super awesome conversation with the esteemed gallerist, art curator, and entrepreneur, Eric Nakamura!  

Eric is the owner of Giant Robot and GR2, in Sawtelle, California.  He curates the famous Post It show, has had 3 exhibitions at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles and the SuperAwesome: Art and Giant Robot exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California.  

Eric is a cofounder of the Giant Robot Zine, and most recently featured in The Giant Robot Documentary, available on KCET, YouTube, and the PBS app.   

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa, with her special guest host, Jon Ching, to discuss artist Do’s and Don’ts.  

Should you paint the sides of your painting? Set deadlines for shows?  Learn how to cook?  Let’s find out this week as Skye and Jon break it down for you.  

They end the episode with a food for thought on Art.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa has a fascinating conversation with the clever and talented Jessica Violetta.  

Jessica talks about her amazing Tik Tok adventure, her beautiful work for Potter Barn, and so much more!  We end the episode with a family themed art news about Yayoi Kusama.  

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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Have you ever painted on something other than wood or canvas?  Have you tried painting on a planter, jacket, or fence.  

This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa, and her guest host J.L.King discuss the concept of  functional art.  They talk about painting on vinyl records, skate decks, and so much more!  

The ladies end the episode with an art news segment about Mr. Doodle and the creation of his Artist Estate.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

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This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a delightful time getting to know the multi talented and hard working Travis Lampe.  Travis shares his sculpting secrets with us as well as the inspiration behind his magical paintings and unique style.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

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Are all artists crazy?  Are all artists starving?  Are they crazy because they are starving?  Find out this week as Catherine Moore, and Skye Becker-Yamakawa find out the truth about the Starving Artist Trope.

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

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This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have the pleasure of interviewing the multi-talented Mike Giant.  Learn how fate took control in a porn shop.  Mike tells us about his journey from homelessness to art success this week on Off the Easel Podcast!

Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:

Skye Becker-Yamakawa

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/
• Web: http://www.skyesart.com/

Catherine Moore

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/
• Web: http://teaandcanvas.com/

Polka Dot Raven

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/