Eleanor Doughty is a multi-faceted artist, author, and illustrator who have tried different creative paths. She took the risk, did a detour and Even took the road less traveled which includes windows and walls. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Mirka Hokkanen is a mom, full-time artist, author, and military wife who travels from one country to another. She juggles her time between illustrating, creating her upcoming book(s), and homeschooling.Apart from all of these artistic responsibilities, Mirka somehow still finds the energy to teach and plan for her exhibits halfway across the world.I had to interview her to find out how she does all that. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to m...
Kyle Legaspi mastered the art of portraits landing her a successful career and a plethora of exhibits under her name. Kyle is the living impersonation of what it was to pursue passion in a culture where art is perceived mainly as a hobby. How does a pre-med graduate and a corporate analyst found her way back to where her heart calls home? Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at e...
Róisín Curé, is an Irish artist and author of 3 best-selling books. Went from being obsessed with 16th-century artists at the age of 7, a popular kid winning art contests, to someone whose artworks and manuscripts were rejected countless times. A roller coaster ride of highs and lows, YESs, and NOs. How did she remain confident in pursuing art and serving the community through teaching, despite circumstances and people telling her to think otherwise? Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episo...
We have reached our 100th episode here on Make More Art and we are celebrating! What a milestone to share with our listeners and community who have shown such immense support for the past 99 episodes We are overwhelmed and grateful for the beautiful and heartfelt messages, reviews, and comments people sent from all over the world, describing things they have enjoyed and learned from the podcast. For this episode, we’ve collected highlights from your fan favorites. So we hope you enjoy this compi...
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. But what does it entail in art? We get real and raw with Watercolor artist Rachael Moyles and discuss the difference between copying and drawing inspiration. As a hobbyist or someone starting out in watercolor, where do we draw the line of learning from copying and defining our own style? Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at ...
Life is full of peaks and valleys and it might throw in lemons along the way. For our mixed media artist Christine Karpiak, art is a testimony of human condition. Art is life in itself, allowing us to better understand and channel our emotions and truths. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
At the tender age of twelve, Spencer Meagher found his calling which then led him to become the great plein air watercolour artist he is today. He took a chance, sending a letter to a famous artist which then charted the course of his artistic journey and guided him to be an artist, teacher, and mentor. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Sandy Allnock always knew that she wanted to teach art. Despite the apprehensions and the challenges, she pushed through anyway, which eventually led to her offering her mastery to touch millions of lives all around the globe. This passion to teach and create inspired so many others, making her purpose much clearer. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Food is a universal language connecting everyone. Anna Gonzales has found her niche in food illustration to reflect and represent her experience, heritage, and sense of purpose. Now she wants you to find yours. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
The blank piece of paper is a common enemy among creatives, but this week, our artist friend Andreea Nae knows precisely how to foil this foe. She has learned through experimentation and play to follow her joy by teaching and painting. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Elena Brambilla has found a way to make art a projection of herself as an earth guardian. She is a globe circumnavigator, athlete, and earth advocate who believes creating art promotes sustainability. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Ready for more Kailene Falls, food illustrator and Japanese tv personality? This week she talks about her unique style of approaching food illustration. She’ll inspire you to make art, eat food, then make food art! Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Our interview was so good this week that we split it into two parts. Kailene Falls is our multi-hyphenate, bilingual artist living a charmed life in Tokyo, Japan. She is a seasoned illustrator who has worked with some of the big names in the food industry. Kailene found her niche doing art and television in her adopted country. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
This week our conversation with artist Lia Schäfer revolves around people’s faces. Lia started at age 14 by asking her classmates to pose and since progressed to having her own distinct “urban sketchy” style of portraiture. Lia believes that with the right amount of guidance, perspective and simple techniques, anyone can learn this painting style with ease. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse ou...
As a writer, teacher, and watercolour artist, Chloe Tomomi knows anxiety and trauma are healed with art. She shares her heart and talent with those who would also heal by creating mystical, poetic landscapes. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
20 years, 2 decades may sound like a really long time to pursue a passion but for our guest artist, Renee Walden; it was filled with many creative endeavors, teaching stint and continuous learning. Her fascination for making things and the great outdoors; became her catalyst to travel, do plein air and teach art. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
Our guest artist Inna Nagaysteva gave up her car repair tools for watercolor brushes. Yes! She used to be an auto-mechanic. Her entire persona screams “artist”, from her floral tattoos, purple-gray hair and a watercolor technique that surely defies the norms of watercolor painting. Her love for waves and whales are evident in every piece of artwork she puts on display. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshop...
Lane Teo, daughter of artists, found art class painful and swore she had no talent. Eventually, however, she found her way to watercolours and discovered the profound allure of colour. Not only was she able to tell stories, but her ADHD brain could also focus intensely on painting. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
This week’s guest is our artist friend Nina Reginster. As a totally impatient person, she figured out the joy of happy accidents. She had an idea to bring holiday cheer to her friends, but she accidentally fell totally in love! Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out our workshops! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
At the onset of pandemic, people gravitated towards different things to cope. Some played and acted upon the idea of learning something new. Our guest artist, Max Mcgee is excellent at what he does - Urban Sketching. One probably wont guess that his journey started a year ago and it was birthed from the desire to come out of this season equipped with a new skill. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out Max's workshop! Br...
Switching passions can be scary because it not only means a change in what you do but can be a change in your sense of identity. Our artist friend, Jola Sopek, did just that when she ditched photography for watercolour illustration, a break-up she swears was the best thing she ever did. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out Jola's workshop! Browse our art supplies at etchrlab.com...
This week we’re talking with our friend, Cathrin Gressieker. Her day job is as a pattern designer; yes, it’s a real thing. She’s also a yoga teacher, which explains how she bent the world around her to a sweet spot, perfectly combining her passions. You won’t believe the choices she’s made, the detours she faced, or the lightbulb moments she’s had. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form on our Youtube Channel Ready to make more art? Check out Cathrin's workshop ! Browse our a...
“Stop and smell the roses” is a common sentiment that holds true for our guest artist, Vanessa. Instead of roses, she rediscovered her home country because she took the time to stop and sketch. 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...
What was a major life decision you made because of art? Our guest, Renata, had a full-time job as a lawyer, but her passion for creating art changed the course of her life and led her to a choice that made her the artist she is today. Keen to find out more about her story? 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...
Teaching may not be everyone’s cup of tea but, when artist Tina Hotchkiss was asked to teach kids, the experience literally changed her life. She found herself drawn to sharing more of her skills and the sheer joy of making art. She started with cardboard box cutouts with her children, and now she shares her experience and gifts with kids and people of all ages. Tweet Us! @etchr_lab Watch this full episode in video form: [ YouTube link ] Ready to make more art? Check out our online learning plat...
Catch this episode with Darren Yeo and learn how art can be a tool to reflect life lessons. Listen to get tips and tricks about learning and unlearning as a way to find your own style. And how “feeling inspired” isn’t always needed to get started with art. Truly, a must listen episode for anyone who’s feeling frustrated about learning a new skill. 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 etchrst...
Jhesy chats with watercolor artist, Clarice Gomes. Hear her talk about showing up authentically by taking her audience into her journey as an artist. How she shifted and pivoted her life to create impact, how to find purpose in the midst of the pandemic and embracing your beautiful you without edits. 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...
Join Jhesy and Fiona as they dive into the expressive way of painting portraits, quickest way to paint using watercolour, why it has to go through an ugly phase, secret to defining your painting style, the art of control and letting go using watercolour and why consistency matters in achieving your desired style. 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 suppl...
