Explore every episode of the podcast Painting Insights
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| David Barber | 04 Nov 2026 | 01:03:32 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is David Barber. David is a talented and creative painter of beautiful still life works. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights David's Website: https://davidbarberfineart.com David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbarberart?dlrf=MTJoZnQ2bWQ0eHlmdw== Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Emily Tayman | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:48:13 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Emily Tayman. Emily is a talented and creative painter of beautiful and stylish works. We discuss her process, her history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilytaymanstudios/ Emily's Website: https://www.emilytaymanstudios.com Art Room Gallery: https://www.instagram.com/art.room.pt/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Andrew Piankovski | 21 Oct 2026 | 01:08:29 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Andrew Piankovski. Andrew is a talented and creative painter of beautiful impressionist works. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0aGqIIcVr/?img_index=1 Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork | |||
| Danny Avidan | 14 Oct 2026 | 01:16:26 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Danny Avidan. Danny is a talented and creative painter of abstract expressionist works. Danny paints beautifully textured, colourful pieces. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Danny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0aGqIIcVr/?img_index=1 Mankovsky Gallery: https://mankovskygallery.com/collections/danny-avidan Escat Gallery: https://escatgallery.com/artist/danny-avidan/ Ghetto Venezia Gallery: https://www.ghettovenezia.com/en/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Francis Hamel | 07 Oct 2026 | 01:02:01 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Francis Hamel. Francis is a talented and creative painter predominantly of landscapes, but also portraits. Francis paints beautiful and detailed and textured works. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Francis's Website: Francis's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francis__hamel/ John Martin Gallery: https://jmlondon.com/exhibitions/159-francis-hamel-two-seasons-in-japan Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Amylou Jennings | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:01:40 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Amylou Jennings. Amylou is a talented and creative painter. She paints beautifully vibrant and detailed urban plein air scenes. We discuss her process, her history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Amylou's Website: https://www.amyloujennings.com Amylou's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/amyloujennings/ Signet Contemporary Gallery: https://signetcontemporaryart.com/artists/amylou-jennings/ Amylou's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amyloujennings_art Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Yasmine Elgamal | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:09:17 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Yasmine Elgamal. Yasmine is a talented and creative painter. She paints beautifully deep and textured portraits and domestic scenes. We discuss his process, her history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Yasmine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZZj5a1M0V4/ Espaco Exibicionista Gallery: https://www.espacoexibicionista.com/artists?pgid=ml8cef6h-b9f71700-5e3a-44f1-84ba-34f596c3008b Pakd Gallery: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Andrew Bonneau | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:03:43 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Andrew Bonneau. Andrew is a talented and creative painter. He paints beautiful and detailed constructed studio pieces. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Andrew's Book: https://www.andrewbonneauart.com/about-1 Andrew's Website: https://www.andrewbonneauart.com Andrew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_bonneau/ Lennox St. Gallery: https://lennoxst.gallery/artists/41-andrew-bonneau/overview/ Lethbridge Gallery: https://lethbridgegallery.com/artist/andrew-bonneau/primary Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Rolf Hellem | 09 Sep 2026 | 01:12:40 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Rolf Hellem. Rolf is a talented and creative painter. He creates both plein air work and constructed studio pieces. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Rolf's Website: Rolf's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rolfhellem_art/ Grenning Gallery: https://grenninggallery.com/artistdetail-299.php Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| End of Season 7 | 19 Aug 2026 | 01:20:28 | |
This week Simon wraps up season five and shows some highlights from the guests. Episode List: Rosso Emerald Crimson: https://youtu.be/Top82We89qU Tom Mead: https://youtu.be/WlksynYDCAg Meinir Mathias: https://youtu.be/EKr4A_nR444 Oluwatobi Adewumi: https://youtu.be/zJGF9RybKU4 Talya Brookman: https://youtu.be/jRNw_3GZABc Cara Sanders: https://youtu.be/ewFu1Yf1oMY Ingrid Christensen: https://youtu.be/UXylM1G-nUI Rob Pointon: https://youtu.be/4T4QvdKieLI Emily Hana: https://youtu.be/qXZXeu3B7T0 Haidee-Jo Summers: https://youtu.be/DMrJ0mWLQ5Q David Deweerdt: https://youtu.be/zYWIimP9yPU Debbie Rose Miller: https://youtu.be/0rVkgXyyK6U Meirion Ginsberg: https://youtu.be/PH2hGyX_W2U Caren Ginsberg: https://youtu.be/SvtbETcWvcw Wong Sze Yoong: https://youtu.be/WseLAh-FsFk Tyler Scully: https://youtu.be/TLQ-EmDyAuc David Dibble: https://youtu.be/urk0Ulcu4qY Christopher Leith Evans: https://youtu.be/Yj2J4egMvAQ | |||
| Christopher Leith Evans | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:27:27 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Christopher Leith Evans. Christopher is a talented painter of still life and landscapes. He created timeless background scenes for Lucas film productions and has had an incredible career painting from his own vision as an artist. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Christopher's Website: https://christopherleithevans.com David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherleithevans/ David's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@christopher_leith_evans Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| David Dibble | 05 Aug 2026 | 01:23:47 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is David Dibble. David is a talented painter of farming environments. He creates incredible pieces of work based on his life and experiences in rural spaces. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights David's Website: David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dibbleart/ David's FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/david.dibble.587/ Mockingbird Gallery: https://mockingbird-gallery.com/artist-works.php?artistId=282143&artist=David%20Dibble Astoria Gallery: https://www.astoriafineart.com/artist/332/David-Dibble Meyer Gallery: https://www.meyergalleries.com/artist/david-dibble Anthony's Fine Art: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Tyler Scully | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:21:53 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Tyler Scully. Tyler is a talented painter of abstracted portraits. He creates incredible pieces of work based on his politics. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specters_art/ Tyler's Website: Tyler's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/spectersart.bsky.social Tyler's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@specters_art Tyler's FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Specters/ The Hive Gallery: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Wong Sze Yoong | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:03:44 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Wong Sze Yoong. Sze Yoong is a talented painter of urban environments. He creates incredible pieces of work based on the scenes and cultures which populate buildings and flats in and around Malaysia. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Sze Yoong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsy_yoong/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Caren Ginsberg | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:58:05 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Caren Ginsberg. Caren is a talented and generous painter of colourful portraits. She creates incredible pieces of work where the details are reduced and the humanity is heightened. We discuss her process, her history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Caren's Website: Caren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carenginsberg/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Meirion Ginsberg | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:16:14 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Meirion Ginsberg. Meirion is a talented painter with a unique style. He creates incredible pieces of work based on the figures and scenes using his personal filter to create an abstracted depiction of the subject. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Meirion's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meirionginsberg/ Meirion's Twitter: Ffin y Parc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/139-meirion-ginsberg/works/ Gallery 10: https://www.gallery-ten.co.uk/meirion-ginsberg Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Debbie Rose Miller | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:00:38 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Debbie Rose Miller. Debbie is a talented and generous painter of mid twentieth century dresses. She creates incredible pieces of work based on the patterns and figures wearing incredible and colourful gowns. We discuss her process, her history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Debbie's Website: Debbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbierosemiller/ Debbie's They Make Art Page: Debbie's Print Shop: Arts on Douglas: Yay Tiny Shop: https://www.instagram.com/yaytinyshop/ McRae Art Studios: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| David Deweerdt | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:40:36 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is David Deweerdt. David is a talented acrylic painter with a creative twist. He creates incredible pieces of work based on the internal patterns and parts inside of figures. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Painting Insights Podcast Email Address: paintinginsightspodcast@gmail.com Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights David's Website: David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidpeintladifference/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Haidee-Jo Summers | 17 Jun 2026 | 01:06:50 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Haidee-Jo Summers. Haidee-Jo is a talented and knowledgable impressionist painter. She is a wonderfully creative artist and I sit down with her to discuss her process and history in art-making. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Haidee-Jo's Website: Haidee-Jo's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/haideejosummers/ Russell Gallery: https://www.russell-gallery.com/gallery.html Mall Galleries: https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/about-us/royal-institute-oil-painters Royal Institute of Oil Painters: Laguna Plein Air Painters: Forgotten Coast: https://www.forgottencoastenpleinair.com Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Emily hana | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:53:21 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Emily Hana. Emily is a talented and generous painter of abstracted figures on shaped wooden segments pieced together. She is a wonderfully creative painter and I sit down with her to discuss her process and history in art-making. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Emily's Website: Emily's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/emily.hana/ Cicek Gallery: https://cicekgallery.com/artists/46-emily-hana/works/ Red Eight Gallery: https://www.instagram.com/redeightgallery/?hl=en Royal Society of Artists: Brushes with Greatness: https://www.brusheswithgreatness.co.uk Hypha Studios: https://www.instagram.com/hyphastudios/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Rob Pointon | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:07:16 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Rob Pointon. Rob is a talented and creative painter. He creates both plein air work and constructed studio pieces. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Rob's Website: Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robpointonartist/ Rob's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobPointon/?locale=en_GB Ffin y Parc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/118-rob-pointon/works/ Contemporary Six Gallery: https://www.contemporarysix.co.uk/artists/rob-pointon/works/ Panter & Hall Gallery: Barewall Gallery: Trent Art Gallery: https://trent-art.co.uk/shop/pointon-rob-western-concourse-kings-cross/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Ingrid Christensen | 27 May 2026 | 01:09:26 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Ingrid Christensen. Ingrid is a talented and generous painter of colourful impressionist pieces. She is a wonderfully creative painter and I sit down with her to discuss her process and history in art-making. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Ingrid's Website: https://www.ingridchristensen.com Ingrid's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ingridchristensenartist/ Vibe Arts Gallery: https://vibe-arts.ca/ingrid-christensen/ Jones and Terwilliger Gallery: https://www.jones-terwilliger-galleries.com/artist/ingrid Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Cara Sanders | 20 May 2026 | 00:47:07 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Cara Sanders. Cara is a talented and generous painter of abstract landscape pieces. She is a wonderfully creative painter and I sit down with her to discuss her process and history in art-making. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Cara's Website: Cara's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/caraasanderss/ Wentworth Galleries: https://www.wentworthgalleries.com.au Affordable Art Fair: https://linkin.bio/affordableartfairaustralia Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Talya Brookman | 13 May 2026 | 01:11:16 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Talya Brookman. Talya is a talented and generous painter of semi-abstract pieces. She is a wonderfully intuitive painter and I sit down with her to discuss her process and history in art-making. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Talya's Website: Talya's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/talyabrookman/ Loaf Gallery: https://www.loafgallery.com.au CBD Gallery: Art & Fear: https://www.waterstones.com/book/art-and-fear/david-bayles/ted-orland/9781800815988 Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Oluwatobi Adewumi | 06 May 2026 | 00:54:36 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Oluwatobi Adewumi. Oluwatobi is a skilled and exciting acrylic painter. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Oluwatobi's Website: Oluwatobi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otobiart Von Lintel Gallery: http://www.vonlintel.com/Oluwatobi-Adewumi.html Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Meinir Mathias | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:55:48 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Meinir Mathias. Meinir paints her interpretation of Welsh mythology. She is a wonderful and talented painter and I sit down with her at Ffin Y Parc gallery in Llandudno to discuss her process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Meinir's Website: Meinir's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/meinirmathias/ Meinir's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meinirmathiasart/?_rdr Ffin Y Parc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/135-meinir-mathias/works/ Canfas: https://canfas.co.uk/artists/33-meinir-mathias/ Oriel Mimosa: | |||
| Tom Mead | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:01:17 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Tom Mead. Tom is a skilled and exciting acrylic painter. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Tom's Website: Tom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommeadmead/ Tom's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommeadpaint Contemporary British Portrait Painters: RSA: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Rosso Emerald Crimson | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:14:13 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Rosso Emerald Crimson. Rosso paints portraits in vibrant colours and textured backgrounds. She is a wonderful and talented painter and I discuss her art journey and painting process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Rosso's Website: Rosso's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rossoartist/ CASSart/Pro Arte Brush Set: Principle Gallery Charleston: https://principlegallery.com/charleston/ Antonella Scarfone Gallery: https://www.antonellascarfonegallery.it/artisti/rosso-emerald-crimson/ James Baird Gallery: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| End of Season 6 | Painting Insights Podcast | 02 Apr 2026 | 01:00:41 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week Simon wraps up season five and shows some highlights from the guests. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Episode List: Gavin Renshaw: KK DerObst: Jocelyn Roberts: Anton Pavlenko: Matthew Wood: Jenna Pickering: Pete Monaghan: Dave Cooper: Matt Bollinger: Gavin Glakas: Steven S.Walker: Jenedy Paige: Maggie Siner: Antony Williams: Stewart Beckett: Pete 'The Street' Brown: Joe Gyurcsak: Artem Rohovyi: | |||
| Bonus Show #14 | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:12:24 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I am dedicating the bonus show to a gallery visit. Enjoy! Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Artem Rohovyi | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:59:37 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Artem Rohovyi. Artem is a generous and skilled oil and gouache studio painter. We discuss his process, his history, and thoughts on the art-making process. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/paintinginsights Artem's Website: Artem's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohovyiart/ https://www.instagram.com/rogowoiart/ Arcadia Contemporary: https://arcadiacontemporary.com/artists/60-artem-rogowoi/works/ Outré Gallery: Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Joe Gyurcsak | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:14:16 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Joe Gyurcsak. Joe is a generous and skilled plein air and studio painter. We discuss his process, his history, including his work with Blick/Utrecht! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Joe's Website: https://www.peterbrownneac.com Joe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petethestreet1/ Joe's Workshops: https://www.josephgyurcsak.com/workshops Troika Gallery: Artful Deposit: Portrait Society of America: https://www.portraitsociety.org Oil Painters of America: https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com American Impressionist Society: https://americanimpressionistsociety.org Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Pete "The Street" Brown | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:15:24 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Pete Brown. Pete is a generous and skilled painter of plein air landscapes and interiors. We discuss his process, his history, including where "the street" nickname came from! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Pete's Website: https://www.peterbrownneac.com Pete's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petethestreet1/ Pete's FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/petethestreet/?locale=en_GB Messums: Victoria Art Gallery: https://www.victoriagal.org.uk Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Bonus Show #13 | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:09:59 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I am dedicating the bonus show to Meirion Ginsberg. Meirion is a Welsh artist who exhibits at Ffin y Parc Gallery in Llandudno. In this episode of the bonus show we see Meirion's reaction to his solo show in the gallery and I visit him at his studio. Enjoy! Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Stewart Beckett | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:09:50 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Stewart Beckett. Stewart is an generous and skilled painter of landscape and portraits, and is a full member of The Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Stewart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewart.beckett/ https://www.instagram.com/sblpaintings/ https://www.instagram.com/sbppaintings/ Stewart's Website: https://landscape.stewartbeckett.co.uk https://www.stewartbeckett.co.uk Palais Des Vaches: Gallery Holt: Mall Galleries: https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Antony Williams | 25 Feb 2026 | 01:12:00 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Antony Williams. Antony is an generous and skilled painter of still life and portraits in egg tempera. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Antony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU36fmgDinQ/?img_index=1 Antony's Website: Messums: Meam: https://www.meam.es/en/exhibitions/145/figurativas-2025.html Sala Parés: https://salapares.com/en/about-us/ Artur Ramon: Leandro Navarro: https://www.leandro-navarro.com/index_eng.htm Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Maggie Siner | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:57:36 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Maggie Siner. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Maggie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesiner/ Maggie's Website: Calloway Fine Art And Consulting: https://callowayart.com/maggie-siner Peterson Contemporary Art: https://pcagallery.com/artist-works.php?artistId=369913&artist=Maggie%20Siner Anne Neilson Fine Art: https://anneneilsonfineart.com/artist/maggie-siner Leipers Creek Gallery: https://leiperscreekgallery.com/artist/maggie-siner Berkley Gallery: https://www.berkleygallery.com/selected-works-by-artist/maggie-siner Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Jenedy Paige | 11 Feb 2026 | 01:03:09 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Jenedy Paige. Jenedy is a wonderful realist painter with an unusual painting technique. It was a great pleasure talking to her and a treat to have her as a guest on the podcast. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Jenedy's Website: Jenedy's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jenedypaige/ Jenedy's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jenedypaige Jenedy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenedypaigeart Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Bonus Show #12 | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:06:02 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I throw back to previous arty things! Painting Insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Matthew's Episode: Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Steven S. Walker | 04 Feb 2026 | 01:05:21 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Steven S. Walker. Steven is an generous and skilled painter of still life and exterior scenes. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Steven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenwalkerstudios/ Steven's Website: https://stevenwalkerstudios.com Steven's FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.s.walker Principle Gallery: https://principlegallery.com/charleston-artist/steven-walker/ https://principlegallery.com/alexandria-artist/steven-s-walker/ Ballards Fine Art: https://www.ballardsfineart.cnm/artists/steven-s-walker Sharon Weiss: https://www.sharonweissgallery.com/artists1 Oxford Treehouse Gallery: https://www.oxfordtreehnusegallery.com/steven-walkenn Anne Neilson Fine Art: https://anneneilsonfineart.com/artist/steven-walker Proper House: https://properhousemoultrie.com Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Gavin Glakas | 28 Jan 2026 | 01:02:47 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Gavin Glakas. Gavin is an generous and skilled painter of portraits and exterior scenes. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Gavin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavin_glakas/ Gavin's Website: Gavin's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gavinglakas9398/videos Principle Gallery: https://www.principlegallery.com/alexandria-artist/gavin-glakas/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Matt Bollinger | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:08:21 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Matt Bollinger. Matt is an expressive acrylic painter of exterior scenes based in North Wales. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlbollinger/ Matt's Website: Mother's Tank Station: http://www.motherstankstation.com/artist/matt-bollinger/ François Ghebaly: https://ghebaly.com/artists/matt-bollinger/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Dave Cooper | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:53:21 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Dave Cooper. Dave is an expressive oil painter of characters and environments. He creates worlds and the people who populate it in a wonderful, unique style. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davecooper67/ Dave's Patreon: Dave's Website: https://davecooper.bigcartel.com Gallerie Daniel Maghen: Brassworks Gallery: Copro Gallery: https://www.copronason.com/artMenu.html Solo Contemporary: https://solocontemporary.com/artists/dave-cooper/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Pete Monaghan | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:11:42 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Pete Monaghan. Pete is an expressive acrylic painter of exterior scenes based in North Wales. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Pete's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pete.monaghanartist/ Pete's Website: Ffin yParc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/59-pete-monaghan/works/ The Gallery Yr Oriel: https://www.thegallery-yroriel.com/pete-monaghan/ Oriel Y Bont: https://www.orielybont.co.uk/pete-monaghan-originals/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Full Bonus Show #11 | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:02:00 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I discuss teaching, books, galleries, events, and process. Painting Insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Jocelyn's Episode: Art From The Unseen: https://www.silentplankton.com/ArtFromTheUnseen Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: h | |||
| New Year Special | 31 Dec 2025 | 01:06:36 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week Richard and Simon bring you a New Years video and show some highlights from some of their previous guests. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ | |||
| Christmas Special | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:03:35 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week Richard and Simon bring you a Christmas video which show some highlights from their previous guests. Painting Insights Highlights: | |||
| Jenna Pickering | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:07:44 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Jenna Pickering. Jenna is a hyper-realist painter and a hyperactive person! It was a great pleasure talking to her and a treat to have her as the last guest this year. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Jenna's Website: Jenna's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jennapickering.art/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: | |||
| Matthew Wood | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:00:00 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Matthew Wood. Matthew is a gouache painter of predominantly interiors based in North Wales. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Matthew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewwoodpaintings/ Matthew's Website: https://www.matthewwoodpaintings.com Ffin yParc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/72-matthew-wood/works/ The Lion Street Gallery: https://www.lionstreetgallery.co.uk/artists/41-matthew-wood-rca/works/ Red Rag Gallery: https://www.redraggallery.co.uk/artist-Matthew-WOOD The Biscuit Factory: https://www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/matthew-wood West Wales Art Centre: https://www.peppers-hub.co.uk/art-gallery/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||
| Bonus Show #10 | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:15:00 | |
Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I have dedicated the whole show to Kevin Sinnott and what's coming up for Bonus Show #11. Painting Insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Ffin Y Parc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ffinyparcgallery8484 Kevin Sinnott studio visit: https://youtu.be/CZorHLjYTwM?si=0szGx8ZM0K5gWD45 Drama in Pontycymer launch day: https://youtu.be/4AGhkPT39CU?si=0ie8yktAA1YRRmKa Kevin Sinnott - Familiar Stranger: https://youtu.be/JQtFQ8JEQRI?si=9riOsizFMJnRH_9V Kevin Sinnott exhibition launch 2025: https://youtu.be/R8xkEeajG50?si=wcc1JdCS4fsUOmM4 Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: | |||