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The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 8: Sarah AnnesleyWant to watch our conversation? We're on YouTube!Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ZfOPiR74I10Our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@theopensketchbookThe Open Sketchbookhttps://theopensketchbook.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the.open.sketchbook/The Virtual Studio - Join for Exclusive Podcast Content and More!https://learn.theopensketchbook.com/bundles/virtual-studioOur Weekly Newsletter, The Drawing Board:https://theopensketchbook.kit.com/postsGUEST: Sarah Annesleyhttps://www.instagram.com/yelsennas/2025-04-251h 42
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 7: Creative PeersIn this host-led episode, Evan explores the multifaceted concept of creative peers- from trusted studio mates and former instructors to students, teaching assistants, and even art-historical influences. This episode was inspired by two simultaneous exhibitions Evan is participating in: “In Good Company” at the Demuth Museum and “6x10B” at Curio- both of which revolve around collaboration, friendship, and the shared creative impulse. Want to watch our conversation? We're on YouTube!Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/N1rTGQfxKE0Our YouTube Channel: http://ww...2025-04-1837 min
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 6: Julie HeffernanIn this episode, Evan Kitson sits down with one of his longtime painting heroes, Julie Heffernan, for a rich and wide-ranging conversation. Julie is renowned for her lush, allegorical paintings, but in recent years, she’s taken a surprising and thrilling turn into the world of graphic novels with her debut book Babe in the Woods: or, The Art of Getting Lost.Together, Evan and Julie dive into:The origins of Babe in the Woods and the unlikely software behind it (spoiler: Microsoft Paint!)How narrative and composition intersect in both her paintings and her bookThe di...2025-03-281h 18
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 5: The Pomodoro TechniqueWelcome to The Open Sketchbook Podcast! In this host-led episode, Evan Kitson explores how the Pomodoro Technique can help creatives reclaim their time and boost productivity- without burning out. From studio habits to classroom parallels, Evan shares how this simple time-chunking method supports deep focus, rest, and sustainable creativity.In this episode:Why “productivity” became Evan’s word of the yearHow the Pomodoro Technique works (and why it’s tomato-shaped 🍅)Parallels between studio practices and figure drawing sessionsThe role of planning and rest in creative momentumHow to build intuitive t...2025-03-2124 min
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 4: Leah GardnerIn this episode, I sit down with painter Leah Gardner, whose luminous still-life paintings capture the magic of light & form, and focus on composition. Leah shares how she pivoted from a career in marketing to becoming a full-time artist, the role that daily painting played in developing her skills, and how she navigates running an art business as a full time artist.We also discuss the challenges of selling art online, the joys and struggles of social media, and why composition plays a bigger role in her work than the objects themselves. Plus, Leah shares insights into...2025-03-141h 12
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 3: The Book That Put Me On My PathIn our first host-led episode of the Open Sketchbook Podcast, episode three, Evan Kitson reflects on his artistic journey, highlighting the significant influence of Juliette Aristides' book, Classical Drawing Atelier, and the impact of the highly influential graphic novel Arkham Asylum. He discusses the challenges of learning proportion in art, the importance of community in artistic growth, and the lessons learned from both traditional and contemporary artists. Evan emphasizes the need for flexibility in artistic processes and encourages listeners to engage with their own creative practices in a decisively non-procedural manner. Check out the links below!2025-03-0727 min
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 2: Nicolas UribeIn this episode of The Open Sketchbook podcast, Nicolás Uribe shares his journey as a painter, reflecting on the personal connections in his work, the challenges of the art world, and the influence of family and social media on his artistic expression. He emphasizes process over product, the power of vulnerability in art, and his transition from a gallery-focused painter to taking control over his market and creating a new Patreon to support it.The conversation delves into finding an authentic artistic path amid commercial pressures, the complexities of simplicity in painting, and the realities of n...2025-03-071h 56
The Open Sketchbook PodcastEpisode 1: Juliette AristidesIn the first episode of the Open Sketchbook Podcast, host and artist Evan Kitson discusses the profound impact of Juliette Aristides' work on his artistic journey. They delve into the creation of her influential book, Classical Drawing Atelier, and explore the Atelier movement's significance in contemporary art. The conversation highlights the challenges of writing about art, the interplay between writing and visual composition, and the evolving relationship artists have with content creation in today's digital age. Juliette shares her insights on artistic growth, mentorship, and the philosophical underpinnings of her work, culminating in a reflection on the role of...2025-03-0755 min
The Open Sketchbook PodcastThe Open Sketchbook Podcast: TrailerIn this introduction for the Open Sketchbook Podcast, Evan Kitson shares his excitement about launching a new platform for exploring creativity through interviews with authors, artists, educators, and other creatives. Through preview sound bites, painter and graphic novelist Julie Heffernan emphasizes the importance of curiosity in fostering empathy and imagination, and artist Adrian Brandon shares insight on the emotional significance of color in art. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the Virtual Studio, the Open Sketchbook's online community and explore the deeper connections between creativity and personal growth. The Open Sketchbook Podcast launches March 6th, 2025. Subscribe so you don't...2025-03-0306 min
The Undraped Artist PodcastEvan Kitson Undraped (VIDEO)WEBSITES: https://evankitson.com/
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The Undraped Artist PodcastEvan Kitson Undraped (AUDIO)WEBSITES: https://evankitson.com/
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The Action Points PodcastTAPP 140 - GX Australia 2017 RecapIn this episode: We were at GX Australia 2017 and recap what we did there, the games we saw, and all the things we love about the convention. In our roundup: Evan has been playing more Nioh and watching Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid; Jackson and Evan went to watch Daniel Kitson and Gavin Osborn's Stories for the Starlit Sky; Aaron played The Pyramid's Deadline and Ice Cool; and Mickey has been getting boxed games for old PC games. Feel free to send us any feedback at mail@theactionpointspodcast.com. You can also follow us on Twitter...2017-05-171h 47The Action Points PodcastTAPP Episode 130 - UnlikableIn this episode: We talk about unlikable protagonists and why we end up liking or/and disliking them. We also take a digression into prawn cocktail crisps. In our round up: Aaron was away on holiday and watched a bunch of in-flight movies (April and the Extraordinary World, X-Men: Apocalypse, Hail, Caesar!, Anomalisa) and got on the Hamilton train, Evan played some Mafia III and watched My Scientology Movie (not my Scientology movie, because it's nonexistent), Dan has been binging Luke Cage and building a LEGO Porsche, and Jackson played some tabletop games (Loony Quest, Scythe, Cerberus...2016-10-201h 28
Featured contentWhat’s the point of economicsEvan Davis, BBC Today presenter, outlines five things everyone should know about economics, Mike Kitson looks at the relevance of economics to everyday life and Professor Willy Brown describes the growing impact of the minimum wage over its first ten years. This talk was recorded on 25 October 2008 as part of the first Festival Of Ideas in Cambridge.2008-12-0145 min