How do you overcome heartbreaks in art? Find out in this episode as Jhesy chats with watercolor artist, Panchami. From challenges to failing and learning, Panchami's experience led her to create a guide for her community to kickstart their creative journey. Listen and discover watercolor beginner's playbook. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [ YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies a...
Sep 27, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Marco as they dive into the use of limited palette, tonal value and an eye exercise which will allow you to simplify a complicated desert scene to a simplified yet stunning work of art. Using shapes, block of colors and negative space; Marco made the process of making art beginner friendly. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [ YouTube link ] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at ...
Sep 20, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Alan as they talk about traveling, learning and connection through urban sketching. How perfectionism can be a roadblock to creativity, art as a form exchange, secrets to 7-minute sketch and the fundamentals of sketching. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [ YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Sep 13, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Juan as they talk about art as a universal language, a form of dance and that painting is a kind of self, presence and identity. Juan shares how light can direct your composition and structure and how trusting the process will allow you to explore creativity. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Sep 06, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Anastasia as they discuss about learning classical art discipline as a foundation, how detours and continuously investing in yourself can lead to your calling, basic techniques of sketching, drawing and living the best of both worlds as an artist and art gallery manager. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Aug 30, 2021•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Vena as they chat about art style, turning boredom into a creative path, playing with shapes and textures, listening to your gut, venturing into creative entrepreneurship, way to get your art seen and finding your focus to determine the stream you want to pursue for your art business. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [YouTube link ] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrla...
Aug 23, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Amy as they discuss practical ways to sketch outdoors, how to draw without overthinking, having 2 levels of sketchbook to address the fear of a blank canvas and how to capture trivial, mundane things and turn them into an exciting piece of art. Links: Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [ YouTube link] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Aug 16, 2021•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jhesy chats with Siu-Lan, London based artist who started her journey drawing on her parent's walls. Listen as we discuss : Working with clients and enjoying the process, taking a step back and exploring a different facet of creativity and mixing yoga with sketching. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: YouTube Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning platform at etchrstudio.com Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Aug 09, 2021•38 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and artist Camila Picheco as they discuss how investing in yourself can help you pursue your creative goals, curating your portfolio and choosing the right platform to showcase your works and why Instragram likes don't always translate to art revenue. www.etchrlab.com/camila
Aug 02, 2021•35 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Join Gianluca & Jhesy as they talked about how to let go of emotional clutter through scribbles and how it can help with decisiveness and give you clarity; getting around the feeling of being stuck; finding your creative sacred space and being in the zone; How to draw and paint intuitively; how to navigate through creative entrepreneurship; h ow to become the best version of yourself. Find all links associated with this episode at etchrlab.com/gianluca...
Jul 26, 2021•39 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Join Annette and Jhesy as they discuss how teaching became an integral part of her growth; building community to celebrate creativity; granting a safe space for artists to express themselves; “Bin” sketchbook is a must-have; how crafting & telling stories become instrumental in drawing; capturing moments & emotions through art. etchrlab.com/annette
Jul 19, 2021•45 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Join Stephanie and Jhesy as they discuss breaking up with your ruler and playing with perspectives; why starting small and making a mess is good starting point; perfect painting isn’t always without a trace of a brushstroke; and having a beginner’s mindset and how to keep going. www.etchrlab.com/stephanie
Jul 12, 2021•32 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Join Jhesy and Ânia as they discuss c onfidence vs Courage; dealing with the imposter syndrome; finding the right art path for you; and an exciting announcement about the future of this podcast! www.etchrlab.com/jhesy
Jul 05, 2021•31 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Join Mike Brennan and Ânia as they discuss art as a tool to overcome depression; why you can’t find balance; what it means to be a real artist; bringing in the traditional feeling to digital art; and tips to get you to make more art! www.etchrlab.com/brennan
Jun 28, 2021•44 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Join Hannah Matcha and Ânia as they discuss why gouache is great for beginners; how Social Media affects Hannah’s art; how to live slowly - and why it’s essential; why you shouldn’t follow trends; + what to share on Social Media. www.etchrlab.com/matcha
Jun 21, 2021•37 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Join watercolour artist Kimberly Johnson and Ânia on using art to lessen dyslexia; how to use comparison to measure your growth; ways to remove the pressure from making art; dealing with confidence issues; + tips on how to improve your line drawing! www.etchrlab.com/johnson
Jun 14, 2021•49 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and professional artist Maylee as they discuss how to find inspiration for your art; getting over the comparison anxiety; and overcoming the ugly stage in a painting! www.etchrlab.com/maylee
Jun 07, 2021•35 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Join kidlit artist Shawna JC Tenney and Ânia as they talk about how art helps with ADHD; building an art career while being a full time mom; why art and stories are essential to human development; benefits of changing art styles; how traditional art can help you go into digital art; and how to recover from acrylic painting disasters! ww.etchrlab.com/tenney
May 31, 2021•31 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and artist Connie Au as they discuss why you don’t need to know how to draw to be an artist; staying true to your art passion when feeling like quitting; how art skills are transferable between different mediums and tips for dealing with shaky hands! www.etchrlab.com/au
May 24, 2021•46 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and Pedro as they discuss how to make a sketch look detailed without adding any details; on location vs drawing from photos (and how to combine the two!); why we need good sketchbooks; how art brought life to a dead Portuguese commerce area; + tips on successfully combining ink with watercolour! www.etchrlab.com/alves
May 17, 2021•41 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and Reginald as they discuss why art is like a superpower; what skillset is necessary to create a comic; being a traditional artist while using a digital medium; why you should draw (even if you think you can’t); and why life is like a pinball machine! www.etchrlab.com/rokmo
May 10, 2021•37 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and Manek as they discuss why digital art might be a better choice for you; the difference between art and design; why ProCreate is awesome for beginners; tips to add storytelling to your pieces; and why you’re probably using reference images wrong! www.etchrlab.com/manek
May 03, 2021•41 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and Justin as they discuss the pros of having multiple sketchbooks in use; balancing family, a career and art making on the side; getting over the fear of breaking into a new sketchbook; and tips on how to hit the ground running when starting with a new art medium! www.etchrlab.com/pastores
Apr 26, 2021•32 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and John Harrison as they discuss why artists are dangerous; how the absence of colour makes the piece pop; what are the two different kind of artists; and how art relates to music. www.etchrlab.com/harrison
Apr 19, 2021•38 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Ânia’s journey (and how she ended up at Etchr); how Etchr differs from other art brands; why and how this podcast came to life; how to stop yourself from quitting art; balancing work, art, and family life; + one productivity tip to kickstart your day with plenty of positivity! www.etchrlab.com/ania
Apr 12, 2021•47 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and gouache/make up artist Nicholas Holman as they discuss why a painting can bring up emotions and thoughts that the real life subject can’t; going viral on TikTok; tips on adding depth to your gouache paintings; and how creating can ignite creativity! www.etchrlab.com/holman
Apr 05, 2021•31 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and artist Francesca Possati as they talk about how art can save lives; getting better at one art medium by painting with another; how realistic art is more than “just a copy” of a photo + advice about getting started in art from scratch! www.etchrlab.com/francesca
Mar 29, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and young artist Reaa as they talk about starting art at a (very) young age; how to stay positive and focused on your goals; starting an online following from scratch; and tips on dealing with haters! www.etchrlab.com/rea
Mar 22, 2021•23 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Join Ânia and artist Marek Badzynski on why art makes far better memories than photos; how to keep the same subject interesting to paint; why you shouldn’t delete your old art posts; what makes commission work appealing (tip: play this for all your clients); tips on interpreting your reference; and how to get free chocolate with your art! www.etchrlab.com/marek
Mar 15, 2021•35 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Ânia and urban artist + architect Pedro Loureiro: the role of “unrelated” art skills in your growth; how style comes to life; practical exercises to improve your observational drawing; what to do when you don’t feel like drawing; dealing with the imposter syndrome; and tips on getting started with watercolour! www.etchrlab.com/pedro
Mar 08, 2021•45 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast 
