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7 Skills For the FutureEmerging - Bite-sized 1Welcome to our very first Bite-sized episode from our Emerging series! This is a mini episode where I'll be talking about some of the skills and tips that have helped our interviewees from the creative and performing arts. Last week I spoke to the lovely art student and poet Elaoise Benson about how she has handled having so much taken away from her as a result of the pandemic. Elaoise speaks candidly of struggling with anxiety and the many hurdles she has successfully navigated to not only cope but really thrive.In this...
2021-02-1508 min
7 Skills For the FutureWhat can a second year art student teach us about adaptability?You're just going to LOVE this episode! I interview the beautiful and talented Ms Elaoise Benson, a second year art student at the prestigious St Martins Central School of Art in London. This interview kicks off the new Emerging series where I'm talking to artists, musicians, singers, actors and performers of all kinds to invite them to tell their stories and talk about the skills that have helped them and are helping them through numerous setbacks. I think we all have something we can learn from the way others, and especially those in the performing arts...
2021-02-0829 min
The SketchPad PodSelf Love Chat - Manicure With My Mum || Petite PodHey Everyone! I'm really excited to bring you this bonus episode where I interview my mum! We chat about self love, self care, family upbringing, Irish culture and more. We are really looking forward to getting back to our full episodes for season 3 and thank you for bearing with us :)))
Mentioned This Week:
MUMS INSTAGRAM @ARHetheringtonbooks
Matilda - Roald Dahl
The Brain Film
Love Story - Taylor Swift
The Complete Book of The Flower Fairies - Cicely Mary Barker
Mallory Towers and St Claires - Eni...
2020-08-0127 minThe SketchPad PodTSPp S3 Ep.1 Talent Vs SkillThis week on the podcast we discuss the Talent Vs Skill - Is one better than the other? And do you have to have talent to be good at art, or can it be a skill?
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
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Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2020-03-2347 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.9 Living SustainablyThis week on the podcast podcast we discuss the challenges of trying to live sustainably as a student whilst up-cycling trousers and making some lino prints.
Mentioned this week:
BBC 4 News at 6, Guardian Focus Podcast, Coffee Break French,
Ethical Sportswear UK: https://www.curiouslyconscious.com/2018/07/best-ethical-activewear-brands-uk.html/
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-12-0937 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.8 What Do Artists Do All Day?This week on the podcast we discuss what exactly do artists do all day, can it really be a professional career?
Mentioned this week: The Night Circus By Erin Morgenstern
BBC - What Do Artists Do All Day?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZBkxqNJC9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ8UAlLQv6A
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
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Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sk...
2019-12-0244 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.7 FuturismThis week on the podcast it's all about Futurism, we discuss what this art movement is, who started it and what type of art they made.
Notice: There may be a gap in uploads after this week - please follow us on instagram to keep updated on all news and updates!
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
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Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-10-1428 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.6 CubismThis week on the podcast we continue with our art movement talks, breaking down what cubism is and who were the artists that made it happen.
Mentioned this week:
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
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Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-10-0728 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.5 Is Reading Dying?This week on the podcast we discuss whether the act of reading is dying in our generation, and some of our books top picks.
Mentioned this week:
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern,
The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett,
Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey,
The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge,
I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith,
Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-09-3040 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 EP.4 Is Art Worth The Price?This week on the podcast we discuss the art market, why art is so expensive, and whether art is really worth all that money.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-09-2334 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.3 Armchair BucketlistThis week on the podcast we make some favourite food themed crafts whilst counting down of 5 top picks on our armchair bucketlists.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-09-1627 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.2 FauvismThis week on the podcast we're looking at Fauvism, in this new history of art segment of the podcast we'll try and explain what fauvism is and tell you a little bit about some of the artists' who worked in the style.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
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Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-09-0934 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP S2 Ep.1 Inspirational PeopleThis week on the podcast we discuss our top 3 Inspirational people and why.
Mentioned this week: Iris Apfel - https://www.amazon.com/Iris-Apfel/dp/B014F4LLZY
Claire Wineland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_Fr3VAsYM
Francis Bacon, William Wilberforce, Helen Keller, Soujourner Truth
Book referenced: That's What She Said by Klimothy Joy.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written an...
2019-09-0247 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.10 Cousin TagThis week on the podcast we do a Q&A using a cousin tag so that hopefully you can get to know us a little better.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-07-1532 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.9 Cheap Summer IdeasThis week on the podcast we discuss free or cheap activities to soon summer break with the usual smattering of tangential stories.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
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Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-07-0840 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.8 Camping This week on the podcast Honor and Elaoise chat about their best and worse camping experiences and give some top tips.
Mentioned this week:
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-07-0143 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.7 What Makes Art "Good"?This week on the podcast we catch up on the last two weeks as well as discuss what makes an artwork "good".
Mentioned this week: The Art History Babes Fk Gauguin - https://www.arthistorybabes.com/episode-72-fk-gauguin
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-06-2444 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP EP.6 Top ReccomendationsThis week on the podcast we're coming at you with our top pop culture reccomendations, including youtube, music tv shows and more. All whilst working on acrylic paintings.
This podcast is also available in video format - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: http://www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
Mentioned this week:
Youtube:
Safiya Nygaard - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAwSkqJ1W_Eg7wr3cp5BU...
2019-06-1043 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.5 Fast Fashion and Charity Shopping This week on the podcast we finally talk about on of our favourite pass times: charity shopping! Meanwhile Honor goes a bit Bob Ross and Elaoisee starts a lino cut print.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-06-0350 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.4 Documenting TravelThis week on the podcast we discuss how we document travel through creative mediums, whilst working on watercolour paintings and laughing lots.
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-05-2748 minThe SketchPad PodTSSP Ep.3 5 Before 25This week on the podcast both of us work on current embroidery projects whilst counting down our lists of 5 top things to do before 25.
Mentioned this week: Yes Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSu6gRp7UBA
This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A
Find Us at:
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
Music written and owned by: Tim Benson
2019-05-2048 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.2 Social Mediathis week on the podcast we discuss our recent experience with giving up social media plus how our generations relationship with technology and social media has developed over time. All this while painting jeans and sketching.
Honors Inspo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ICIXvreyw
Music Written and owned by: Tim Benson
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
2019-05-1848 minThe SketchPad PodTSPP Ep.1 Q&AIn this weeks episode we (Honor and Elaoise) introduce ourselves and the podcast, make an oil painting/ a watercolour and ink painting, and answer questions in the hope that you listeners can get to know us a little better.
Instagram: @thesketchpadpod
Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/
2019-05-1845 min