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Art WankEpisode 226 - 2025 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize winnersSend us a textIn this episode of the Art Wank Podcast, we celebrate the creative brilliance of the 2025 Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize winners. We speak with Renjie Teoh, this year’s Design Prize recipient, whose collaboration with artist Gary Carsley offers a fresh and thought‑provoking take on contemporary design. Although Gary was unable to join us for the recording, his influence and creative partnership with Renjie remain central to their award‑winning project. We’re also joined by Joanne Odisho, the overall Design Prize winner, whose work impressed with its innovation, craftsmanship and comm...2025-08-1253 minArt WankEpisode 207 - Teddy Hansen, British Danish artistSend us a textGary discovered the Alveston Gallery in Notting Hill, London, during his travels and was drawn to the work of Teddy Hansen, who was exhibiting at the time. After a conversation with Fergus Downey, the gallery owner, Gary arranged a Zoom meeting with Teddy to learn more about his practice.We’re releasing this podcast just ahead of the London Art Fair, where the Alveston Gallery will be showcasing Teddy’s work.In our conversation, Teddy shared insights into the influence of Danish culture on his art, his experiences as a yo...2025-01-1443 minArt WankEpisode 205 - Wayne Eager and Marina StrocchiSend us a textGary first met Wayne and Marina through artist and previous podcast guest Tony Mighell. We spoke to them over zoom a few weeks ago from their home in Melbourne. Thanks for speaking to us about your artwork and time in the art centres near Alice Springs. Wayne Eager is represented by Australian Galleries - 'Wayne Eager is a gestural artist, absorbed with form, colour and texture. His method is based on the accretion of subsequent layers from which his paintings find their form. He was a founding member of the dynamic...2024-11-261h 12Art WankEpisode 204 - Max and Gabby Germanos, Art Collectors and founders of 333 ProjectsSend us a textThank you to Max and Gabby Germanos, art collectors and founders of 333 Art Projects, for welcoming us into your home to view your incredible collection and share insights about art collecting. From their first purchase to navigating the journey of collecting as a couple and curating a collection suited to a family, Max and Gabby offered a fascinating perspective. They discussed the thought process behind choosing which artworks to acquire, how collecting has shaped their family dynamic, and their deep commitment to certain artists—owning over 50 paintings by Maclean Edwards, for instance. 2024-11-1955 minArt WankEpisode 197 - Arts Matter - Michelle Grey and Susan ArmstrongSend us a textJulie recently sat down with Michelle Grey and Susan Armstrong, the co-founders of Arts Matter, for an interview. Unfortunately, Gary couldn’t join as he is currently overseas.Arts Matter is a membership platform that offers a series of intimate programs in contemporary spaces around Sydney. What Michelle and Susan have built is truly remarkable. They come from diverse backgrounds, yet both are perfectly suited to running this kind of platform. Their impressive CVs speak for themselves, and we’re fortunate to have them creating such a dynamic, multidisciplinary arts program in S...2024-09-1036 minArt WankEpisode 196 - Art Wank hosts, Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson with Gary SellerSend us a textGary Seller (co-host of Art Wank) wanted to interview us—Julie and Fiona—about our practices and the podcast. Its been a smooth transition as Gary joins the podcast, and Fiona steps back to focus on her commitments at NAS. Gary delves into the origins of the podcast and its future direction.Fiona shares her experience of returning to university as a mature-age student and gives insights into life at art school. Julie discusses her evolving art practice over the past few years.Enjoy...2024-09-031h 00Art WankEpisode 195 - The Elliott Eyes Collection - Art Collectors Gordon Elliott and Michael EyesSend us a textWhat an incredible collection! Gary and I visited their fantastic terrace house in Erskineville, where every wall is adorned with art. Tune in now to discover how they built their collection, the day jobs that support their passion, how they select each piece, and what they hope their legacy will be. It’s a great conversation with two fascinating individuals—thank you, Gordon and Michael! 'The Elliott Eyes Collection (TEEC) of contemporary art is housed in a private Victorian terrace house in Erskineville, Sydney NSW.The collection of approximately 400 work...2024-08-2750 minArt WankEpisode 193 - Ross LaurieSend us a textGary and Julie spoke to Ross over zoom not long after his exhibition, 'Moonlight -Daylight', at King Street on William gallery in Sydney. Ross Laurie is represented by King Street on William Gallery, Sydney.'Laurie has won the inaugural Norville Prize for Landscape Painting, the COFA Print Award at the Paddington Art Prize and the Kings School Art Prize. He has also been selected as a finalist in the Dobell Drawing Biennial and the Wynne Prize, both at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney. Notably, Laurie’s work has been selected fo...2024-08-1357 minArt WankEpisode 192 - 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize finalistsSend us a textWe welcome you back to a new season of Art Wank, hosted by Julie Nicholson and Gary Seller. We interviewed three finalists of the 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize at Manly Art Gallery and Museum. The finalist exhibition is on now at Manly Gallery, Curl Curl Creative Space and Mona Vale Art Space.We interviewed artists Zorica Purjila, Julien Playoust and Janet Taverner about their finalist artwork and their art practice. Enjoy the podcast and check out their websites below -Zorica Purjila...2024-08-0644 minArt WankEpisode 183 - Jesse The Empowered Life ModelSend us a textJesse - The Empowered muse, life modelling for individual wellness and social sustainability. We've been eager to chat with a life model for some time, and luckily Jesse posed for Julie's Art class in Avalon. She's skilled and knowledgeable, exceeding our expectations. Initially anticipating a conversation about modeling experiences and anecdotes, we were pleasantly surprised. Jesse shared her reasons for life modeling, driven by a need to confront her fears. This journey led to enhanced self-awareness and body positivity, influenced by the artists' portrayals of her beauty. After mastering modeling, Jesse t...2024-04-021h 12Art WankEpisode 178 - Tony Mighell Take 2!Send us a textLast year, we had the pleasure of interviewing the remarkable Tony Mighell. Unfortunately, our recording equipment failed to capture the second half of the interview. Determined to delve deeper into Tony's work, we returned for a re-recording session. Notably, Tony is a recent finalist in the Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize and is represented by Nanda Hobbs.Adding to the occasion, we were joined by Gary, a friend of both Tony and the podcast. Gary generously brought along a cake for after the podcast!2024-02-2747 minArt WankEpisode 154 - Fiona and Julie interviewed by Flo....Send us a textThis weeks podcast is a short ramble wrapping up the season before we have a short break over the school holidays. Julie's daughter, Flo, asks us questions about Fionas experience at art school, our work, and our upcoming exhibition at Woollahra gallery at Redleaf opening July 26th 6-8pm. Woollahra Gallery 2023-06-2717 minArt WankEpisode 119 Element Ensemble - improvisational sound experienceSend us a textElement Ensemble is an improvisational sound experience by Peta Morris, Noah Bloom, Finlay Hogan and guest artists. Immerse yourself in soundscapes and visual projections inspired by the local environment and created by Element Ensemble, a three-piece improvisational music group.See Element ensemble perform as part of the creative open on August 13th 7-8 pm at Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Rd, Nth Curl Curl NSW 2099. Book online for tickets here. Bring a pillow to sit on, chairs will be provided if needed.The podcast was recorded by Fi...2022-08-0227 minArt WankEpisode 101 - Matthew Wright self taught WA artist who began as a Jazz musicianSend us a textMatthew Wright is from Western Australia he began his creative life by studying Jazz music at University. He did a short course in painting and has been working away building his painting practise. He is a self taught - you can find out about his visual art practise from his website https://www.matthewwrightart.comYou can also find Matthew on social media - here is his instagram link. https://www.instagram.com/matthewwrightart/?hl=enMany thanks for the chat Matthew it was hea...2022-03-1556 minArt WankEpisode 99 - Orlanda Broom painter from the UK - who I (Fiona) have known since my teenage years ..Send us a textOrlanda Broom is a landscape and abstract painter from the UK she paints highly saturated dense exotic jungly places in her landscapes that are alluring and incising but if you got stuck in them you would perhaps be afraid...You can find these amazing paintings on Orlanda's website https://orlandabroomartist.comYou can also find her on her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/orlandabroom/?hl=enAll the references to Orlanda's work mentioned in the podcast can be found on the above links. 2022-03-0153 minArt WankEpisode 93 - Jordy Kerwick supersonic artist who chatted to us over zoom from France ..Send us a text We are back ... 2022 is going to be a great year - we are excited about all the things we are wanting to do this year .. and we are starting with a fabulous artist who is owning it and is in our opinion is killing it in the art world ....Thanks so much to Jordy Kerwick for chatting to us from France .. you can find out more about him on https://vigogallery.com/artists/113Vivo Gallery describes Jordy as "An outsize and generous character, Australian born Jordy Kerwick liv...2022-01-1157 minArt WankEpisode 89 - Belinda Fox - who is currently showing at Maybaum Gallery in San FranciscoSend us a textBelinda Fox the multi talented, multi disciplinary artist who is a printmaker, painter and sculptor. Belinda has always loved travelling and has always been inspired by her travel. She has lived all over the world. Check out her current body of work on her website https://belindafox.com.auand her instagram https://www.instagram.com/foxbelinda/Belinda is on show currently at https://www.maybaumgallery.comFind out here about the collaboration Belinda did with artist Wilfred Kalf https://belindafox.com.au/Artwork/2019-sculptural-cabinets-process-collaboration-with-wilfred-kalf/2021-11-301h 06Art WankEpisode 85 - Georgia Spain - figurative painter and musician who was selected and won the Sulman this year ... go Georgia..Send us a textThanks to Georgia for her chat - you can find out more about her and her work on her website or her instagram. Julie and I enjoyed chatting to Georgia over zoom whilst in lockdown .. Julie had tech issues with her computer so that's why she goes quiet at the end of the chat... hope you enjoy this episode ..http://www.georgiaspain.comhttps://www.instagram.com/georgiaspainer/?hl=enThanks so much Georgia we will enjoy watching you grow..2021-11-0247 minArt WankEpisode 82 - Gary Mansfield from Ministry of Arts Podcast, UKSend us a textFinally, we've found someone who swears more than us! Gary Mansfield is an artist and curator with a background in crime and prison time, It wasn't until Gary was inspired by an art teacher in prison that he took up art and became passionate about it. Whilst in prison he contacted young British artists at the time, such as Tracey Emin, who write back to him with encouragement for his new career in the arts. after leaving prison he completed a degree in Fine Art, he is now a successful artist, curator, and...2021-10-121h 18Art WankEpisode 80 - Still Life Artist Carissa KaramarkoSend us a textWe spoke to Carissa Karamarko a few months ago when Melbourne was beginning this lockdown period. Carissa is represented by Saint Cloche in Paddington Sydney but lives and works in Melbourne. We had a great chat about working through lockdown, having a mentor, not going to art school, preparing for a show, and much more. Carissa's next show will be at Saint Cloche in Feb 2022. Thanks for talking to us Carissa.Carissa Karamarko is an emerging artist based in Melbourne who uses the genre of still life to explore colour, navigating...2021-09-2846 minArt WankEpisode 79 - Michelle Cox ceramicist, podcaster, author, business women and entrepreneurSend us a textThis week we have the powerhouse of an amazing local women who is an awesome multilayer energetic business women. You can find out all about Michelle on her Linked in profile https://au.linkedin.com/in/michellejcoxYou can find her in her creative makers studio where there are fantastic local artists pieces in - Atelier9 in Avalon http://atelier9.godaddysites.comYou can purchase her books at the Atelier9 or online at https://wabisabiseries.com/blogs/podcast/death-dying-grieving-with-michelle-coxMany thanks for a great c...2021-09-2159 minArt WankEpisode 78 - Wilamina Russo, Artist mentor, Author, Radio and Podcast HostSend us a textWilamina Russo is this week's brilliant podcast guest. Her artist mentoring service is a great idea for emerging and established artists to further and structure their careers. You can get in touch with Willy through her instagram or website. She also hosts a breakfast radio show on 2SER in Sydney, has authored a book and hosts a podcast, Interview with an Artist. She is amazing. We spoke over zoom recently so have included warts and all interview, internet dropouts and all, to all adds to the vibe?!! We talked to...2021-09-1458 minArt WankEpisode 77 - Sarah McDonald artist and teacher from South AustraliaSend us a textSarah McDonald is an artist and teacher from South Australia - she is based near Adelaide . You can find out all about Sarah on her Instagram account, she has a show on for the next month at The Moree Gallery. https://www.instagram.com/sarahmcdonaldartist/?hl=enor her website where you can find out about her online art courses https://www.sarahmcdonald.com.au/Thanks for listening 2021-09-071h 08Art WankEpisode 76 - Ralph Hobbs, Gallery Director of Nanda HobbsSend us a textWe interviewed Ralph Hobbs, Gallery Director of Nanda Hobbs in Sydney, a few months ago after the first Sydney lockdown. It was interesting to hear the changes the gallery had to establish in order to keep going during the first lockdown, using video and online software to continue sales. 'Nanda\Hobbs is passionate about art, supporting artists, and building collections of the best contemporary art. Our represented artists are some of the most talented in Australia and abroad. We have a diverse exhibition program in our Sydney gallery and we also pa...2021-09-0146 minArt WankEpisode 75 - Madeline Young artist and gallery owner from the Corner Store in OrangeSend us a textMadeline Young is an artist and founded and runs a small independent gallery space in Orange. You can find out more about the gallery on instagaram http://www.cornerstoregallery.comor her website http://www.cornerstoregallery.com'Why your five year old could not have done that' is by Thames and Hudson wrtitten by Susie Hodge Madi manages a group of makers called The Journey person - you can find out more about this on the website or on this link. http://w...2021-08-2443 minArt WankEpisode 74 - Clare Brodie, Artworks That Still TimeSend us a textClare Brodie is an Australian artist based in Sydney. She is predominately a landscape painter who draws a sense of peace as she deciphers the complexities of nature. Her paintings reflect her emotional experiences: she creates order and harmony by the use of reduced saturated colour schemes in striking combinations. Clare is an observational artist using scale and placement to create semi-abstract artworks that still time.We had a wonderful chat with Clare, who patiently waited for us to retrieve the forgotten recording equipment, finally arriving at her home 2 hours late! So...2021-08-171h 01Art WankEpisode 73 - Samantha Dennison - Stunning Still life painterSend us a textSamantha Dennison is this weeks guest - she is a painter of the most stunning still life works. She is a realist painting the most beautiful thin layers of oil paint.If you want to find out more about Sam you can find out from her website http://www.samanthadennison.com.auor on instagram https://www.instagram.com/samanthadennisonartist/?hl=enSamantha is represented by AK Bellinger gallery. https://www.instagram.com/akbellingergallery/?hl=enSamantha uses Gamisol to clean her brushes. 2021-08-1051 minArt WankEpisode 72 - Artist and Youtuber Sandi Hester from Nashville, y'all!Send us a textThis week's podcast guest Sandi Hester caught our attention after she found us through Maria Stoljar's podcast, Talking with Painters. Thanks, Maria! We had a look at Sandi's youtube videos and fell in love with her! She is a breath of American fresh air. Her videos are so cheerful fun and informative, definitely check them out. She loves to paint in sketchbooks and is always playing with different mediums and paints. Playful is the word to describe Sandi and it's nice to be reminded that as an artist, painting should be fun! (Not...2021-08-0354 minArt WankEpisode 71 - Dylan Jones fabulous painter and all round great chapSend us a textDylan Jones paints a variety of things. He loves to paint want is in front of him - he is attracted not the obvious view and is attracted to form and space. Dylan is an oil painter from Queensland you can find him online https://www.dylanjonesart.comYou can also follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjonesart/?hl=enDylan will have a solo show in August 2021-07-271h 03Art WankEpisode 70 - Artist, Alan JonesSend us a textAlan Jones, artist, sculptor, and maker, is a Sydney-based artist, represented by Olsen Gallery. We spoke to Alan from his studio in Alexandria surrounded by his amazing and diverse artworks. We had a great chat with Alan about his approach to his art works, the diversity in his projects, his amazing experience on the Fowlers gap residency and much more. Thanks Alan for your time, we had a great time.'Alan Jones’ work explores ideas that surround notions of identity. Jones works across a broad spectrum of mediums and takes a per...2021-07-2048 minArt WankEpisode 69 - Dr Alison O'Grady on the subject of empathy and how we can ask better questionsSend us a textWelcome to this weeks podcast we spoke to the fabulous academic Dr Alison O'Grady who was enlightening about the subject of Empathy and Padeogy. Alison talks about who we think we really are, and how we can ask a better more complex questions that allows space and silence and time to think about the answers.Dr Alison unpacks the complex subject of Empathy and how she teaches it to her students at Sydney University where she looks at colloboration, creativity and critical thinking is the way forward - she helps us...2021-07-1359 minArt WankEpisode 68 - Tik Toker and Ceramic Star Shelby SherrittSend us a textThe wonderful ceramicist and art business owner, Shelby Sherritt, is an absolute hit on Instagram and Tik Tok, even our teenage kids had heard of her! Shelbys viral videos of her 'mystery mould' reveals, where she slip casts moulds she has found on gumtree. She got 3 million views on Tik Tokon her first video! She is such a lovely, humble woman who, through adversity, used her passion and skill in ceramics into a dream job. She has created a great business and she gives lots of tips on growing your own. she is...2021-07-0639 minArt WankEpisode 67 - Maria Stoljar from the podcast Talking with PaintersSend us a textThis week we spoke with Maria Stoljar from Talking with PAinters the arts successful podcast that has been going for 5 years. Maria is a passionate arts fan and artist who is facinated by the arts in Australia and started her podcast so she could find out more about the artists lives and art.Maria is a beautiful portrait painter and a big fan of the Archibald art prize - she is regularly filming at the loading dock and in the Art Gallery of NSW. Maria has done...2021-06-291h 07Art WankSeason 3 Episode 66 - Ken Done, The one and onlySend us a textWe met the wonderful Ken Done at his recent exhibition at Michael Reid Northern Beaches in Newport which coincided with Amber Creswell Bells' book, Ken Done: Art Design Life. We interviewed Ken at his studio tucked behind the walls of his Hickson Rd gallery in the Rocks. He was an absolute gem and we had the best chat with him about his fabulous career, his thoughts on the art world, and much more. There's something for everyone in this episode. Fiona was especially chuffed he thought one of her questions was v...2021-06-2252 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 65 - Kate Neilsen fabulous fun, interiors painter.Send us a textMany thanks to Kate Neilsen the artist who has been working on interiors for sometime As labelled by one of her 5 galleries they are Tablescapes https://graingergallery.com.au/artist/kate-nielsen/for our fabulous chat - we so enjoyed hanging out with you .. your hospitality and insights where so valuable. You can find out more about Kate from one of her galleries the fabulous Purple Noon that represent her https://purplenoongallery.com.au/inside-outside-kate-nielsen-recent-works-25th-july-2020/Kate's instagram is https://www.instagram.com/katenielsenart/Kate was...2021-06-151h 11Art WankSeason 3 Episode 64 - Julz Beresford, landscape painterSend us a textJulz Beresford lives and works on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. She is inspired by the landscape, in particular Pittwater. We met her on the Pittwater Artists Trail and asked her for an interview. She has work coming up at Michael Reid Newport so get down there and take a look at her beautiful work. We spoke to Julz about her career as a food stylist, growing up in the country, her beautiful oil paintings, and much m...2021-06-0853 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 63 - The oh so inspiring Michael Reid OAM - one of the leading art dealers in AustraliaSend us a textMany thanks to Michael Reid for a fabulous chat at your Gallery in Murrurundi - we enjoyed visiting your beautiful space. To learn more about Michael check out his website https://michaelreid.com.au/?v=322b26af01d5or follow him and his colleagues on instagram https://instagram.com/michaelreidThanks for listening and dont forget to rate, share and reviewFiona and Julie 2021-06-011h 01Art WankSeason 3 Episode 62 - Sophie Vander Founder and Head Curator of Curatorial and Co.Send us a textSophie Vander is the founder and head curator of Curatorial and Co. in Sydney. First set up as an online gallery it moved to a fabulous building in Redfern in August 2020. It's a beautiful light-filled space accommodating painting, sculpture, ceramics, and multimedia. The gallery installs a new exhibition every month so Sophie and her dynamic team are constantly refreshing the walls. We talked to Sophie about all aspects of her business, her path to becoming a successful gallerist, how to approach galleries, and much more. She is a strong, committed, and pa...2021-05-2546 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 62 - Sophie Vander Founder and Head Curator of Curatorial and Co.Sophie Vander is the founder and head curator of Curatorial and Co. in Sydney. First set up as an online gallery it moved to a fabulous building in Redfern in August 2020. It's a beautiful light-filled space accommodating painting, sculpture, ceramics, and multimedia. The gallery installs a new exhibition every month so Sophie and her dynamic team are constantly refreshing the walls. We talked to Sophie about all aspects of her business, her path to becoming a successful gallerist, how to approach galleries, and much more. She is a strong, committed, and passionate woman and we can...2021-05-2558 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 61 - Jody Graham multidisciplinary artistSend us a textJody Graham 'Drawing is at the core of Jody Graham’s multidisciplinary art. She relentlessly explores new techniques and investigates contemporary drawing practice. To do this she builds on and then moves beyond conventional drawing processes in search of new methods and tools that connect drawing with the fundamental need to make symbolic marks.' Jody Graham is an amazing woman and an extremely talented, fearless, and innovative artist to boot. She let us into her Marrickville studio for the interview, which is a treasure trove of her bower bi...2021-05-181h 02Art WankSeason 3 Episode 60 - Antonia Mrljak - Fashionista and all round fabulous Abstract artist.Send us a textThank you to Antonia for a fabulous chat about your art practise - we loved visiting your studio and spending time with you, it was a fantastic fun chat. You can find out more about Antonia on her website https://antoniamrljakart.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/antoniaperriconemrljak/?hl=en Antonia mentions a mentor Garry Foye you can find out more about him from the gallery that represents him https://robingibson.net/artists/garry-foye Antonia has a paper show coming up with Nanda Hobbs .. k...2021-05-1156 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 59 - Judith White - Artist, teacher, mentorSend us a textAs you probably know, Fiona and I go to Judith White's painting and drawing class at Willoughby Art Centre every Monday. Judith is a fantastic mentor and teacher and has, without a doubt, changed our art practice and understanding of techniques and process immensely. Judith is an amazing artist, bold and uncompromising, practising for over 35 years, has work in numerous collections all over the world and is represented by four galleries in Australia. Basically, she knows what she's talking about and we really respect her opinion. We spoke to Judith about h...2021-05-041h 22Art WankSeason 3 Episode 58 - CJ Hendry is back in Australia with her new show STRAYASend us a textCJ Hendry is this weeks guest and what a fabulous chat . Her website is https://cjhendry.liveher instagram is https://www.instagram.com/cj_hendry/?hl=enCheck out these for updates on her upcoming show titled STRAYA in Australia throughout May with the exhibition in Brisbane May 21 - 23 ... With the road trip from May 10-20th Many thanks CJ2021-04-2751 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 57 - Studio A director Gabrielle Mordy and artist Thom RobertsSend us a textA few weeks ago we interviewed the amazing CEO and artistic director, Gabrielle Mordy, about her role at Studio A. Gabrielle and her staff have such passion and focus for Studio A we wish all artists had a Gabrielle assisting their careers! .Studio A is a supported studio based in Sydney Australia that tackles the barriers that artists living with intellectual disability face in accessing conventional education, professional development pathways, and opportunities needed to be successful and renowned visual artists. The enterprise paves professional pathways for such artists so that they...2021-04-2048 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 56 - Fiona Barrett-Clarke landscape painterSend us a textArtist Fiona Barett-Clarke from Parramatta is an amazing landscape painter who is chasing the precious ordinary moments. She is represented by St Cloche gallery in Paddington.You can find Fiona's work on instagram https://www.instagram.com/fionabarrettclark/?hl=enor her website https://www.fionabarrettclark.comFiona has a show coming up at St Cloche gallery in July check it out.https://saintcloche.com/shop/category/fiona-barrett-clark/It was a joy to chat with Fiona. 2021-04-1351 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 55 - University student Finn McGrath and National art school graduate Elise CookeSend us a text@art.wank is back this week with a new episode with two interviews in one, firstly with recently graduated HSC student Finn McGrath, son of artist James McGrath (episode 44). We interviewed Finn next to his artwork at Art Express, Armoury Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park. We talked to Finn about the ideas behind his HSC artwork and his future in the art world. We have combined this episode with another fab young person artist Elise Cooke who has recently graduated from the National Art School. We wanted to talk to her about what art...2021-04-061h 12Art WankSeason 3 Episode 54 - Denise Gasser artist from USASend us a textThis weeks Art W**k guest is Denise Gasser a fine artist, art facilitator, and mother of four young boys. She lives in Utah with her husband and kids. .Denise put on an exhibition called Art After, which we loved - here’s what it’s about -.‘I began this series in 2014 when mothering and art-making began to feel impossible. I didn’t have the time and energy to make art, but I also knew I would be miserable if I quit. This project is my attempt to reconcile...2021-03-3059 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 53 - Emma-Kate Wilson, Arts WriterSend us a textWe had a really interesting chat with Emma-Kate Wilson about her journey into art writing through an Arts theory degree, writing art statements, and the importance for artists to be professionals. Thanks for speaking to us Emma-Kate. After volunteering at a little ARI gallery in the Rocks, Emma-Kate decided to immerse herself in the visual language of Australia. In 2015, she embarked on a degree in Art Theory at UNSW and Art & Design in Paddington, Sydney, graduating in June 2018. Since then she has been published extensively in print and digital media, as w...2021-03-2341 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 52 - Landscape painter Amanda TyeSend us a textThanks so much to Amanda Tye the Landscape painter who's dreamy whimsical tones, evocative of the landscape as seen through a slumber’s daze, Amanda Tye captures Sydney’s water’s edge in acrylic and oil on canvas. Based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the artist is inspired by the natural world as a way to escape and retreat from the busyness of everyday life—her works inspire us to be in the moment.Tye studied Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales, graduating in 2000. She then went on to complet...2021-03-1649 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 51 - Interview with artists, Penny Sadubin, Anne Richmond and Tim Rushby-SmithSend us a textWe interviewed 3 artists who are putting on an exhibition at the Hazlehurst gallery exhibition Space. Their exhibition entitled, Interconnected21, shows 4 artists, Penny Sadubin, Tim Rushby-Smith, Anne Richmond and Leanne Waterhouse, and their response to the conservation of the environment. Triggered by the devastation of the bushfires on the South Coast the group, a husband and wife and old friends from art school, decided to put on a show at the exhibition space at the Hazelhurst regional art gallery. We had a great chat with Penny, Tim and Anne over zoom (Leanne co...2021-03-0955 minArt WankSeason 3 episode 50 - Tonee Messiah - legend Abstract Artist and TeacherSend us a textThanks to our guest this week the awesome calm, warm, artist and teacher Tonee Messiah. We really enjoyed visiting Tonee's studio in Marrickville. She is in a space with a group of other artists and near the amazing Reverse Garbage. Tonee majored in painting at Sydney college of the Arts. Tonee's can be described as an Abstract artist - she is using colour shape and line and surfaces to deepen space. She is a very slow maker - she spends a lot of time looking and she has an amazing practise w...2021-03-021h 06Art WankSeason 3 Episode 49 - Christine WebbSend us a textWe had a wonderful time with Christine at her house in Birchgrove where Fiona and I were treated to a beautiful homemade lunch with Christine and her husband, Marius. What a generous and lovely couple. Their house is full of amazing art, painted by Christine or collected over the years making it a treasure trove of curiosities.Christine is a full time working artist, exhibiting regularly in solo and group shows and teaches workshops too. Busy lady. Check out her website for more information. 'I am a figurative, still l...2021-02-2356 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 48 - Karen Stamper mixed media artist from the UKSend us a textThis weeks podcast was recorded on zoom - we talked to the mixed media Artist Karen Stamper who is based in the UK and is currently in lockdown in the UK. You can find out about Karen's workshops and work on her website. https://karenstampercollage.comfind out about Karens courses on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/karen_stamper_collage/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/concertinasketchbooks/?hl=enShout out to the girls at Art Juice - https://www.google...2021-02-1646 minArt WankSeason 3 Episode 47 - Kathryn Dolby talks about her painting, her young daughter and her 100 year old home studio and her practiseSend us a textKathryn Dolby is a delightful young artist who chatted to us about her painting practise, being a mother and how her daughter inspires and influences her work from showing her new and beautiful colours to mix and watching her intuitive mark making. check out her work on her website https://www.kathryndolby.comor her instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathryndolby/?hl=enKathryn lives in a beautiful space in the Northern Rivers and works in a 100 year old studio that used to be a blacksmiths...2021-02-091h 10Art WankSeason 3 Episode 46 - Mike StanifordSend us a textOur first guest of 2021 is the wonderful and prolific artist, Mike Staniford. We recorded this on zoom in January lockdown so bare with us for sound. We also talk about an artist who can't be named, this is Debbie Mackinnon, Mikes Wife! We have interviewed Debbie not he podcast and Fiona is always dropping her name so that is the running joke! Mike Staniford is a contemporary Australian artist, inspired by the bold colours of nature and the celebration of its shapes and forms. Mike’s paintings are intuitive and gestural and...2021-02-021h 01Art WankSeason 2 Episode 45 - Katie Eraser the most colourful artist we have chatted to so farSend us a textThanks to Katie Eraser for chatting to us about her art practise. We recorded this before we went into lockdown in Sydney - little did we know we were going to be in isolation in the Northern Beaches when this dropped. You can find out more about Katie on her website https://www.katieeraser.com/bioKatie's show was at the new Michael Reid Direct art gallery in Newport Her recent show was called ''The imagined attractions of Elsewhere' it explores what it is to be human...2020-12-2959 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 44 - James McGrathSend us a textWe had a great chat with James McGrath in his studio In Sydney, a former textile warehouse, he shares with his architect wife, Catherine. We spoke to James about his art world upbringing, (his mum Is art critic and author Sandra McGrath), his time spent with Arthur Boyd and baroque painter Patrick Betaudier, his video Installation work and much more. James Is a very generous and candid person who we could have talked to all day about all art matters, let's hope we can catch up again soon and listen to another of J...2020-12-221h 06Art WankSeason 2 Episode 43 - Paul Bacon SculptorSend us a textPaul Bacon has been very kind and humble to us at Art Wank! After scheduling an interview with Paul last week, we had a great chat and got to the end of the interview realising I hadn't pressed record! Rookie error. Paul was gracious enough to let us back in to re-record, this time I pressed record and we had an even better chat! Paul Bacon lives in Avalon Beach where we caught up with him at his amazing apartment overlooking the sparkling surf break of South Avalon. Paul is a...2020-12-1545 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 42 - Richard Claremont the painting Postie.Send us a textThanks to Richard Claremont for a fantastic chat - you can find out more about Richard on his social media page https://www.instagram.com/richard_claremont/?hl=enor on his website https://www.richardclaremont.com/workshops.htmlHis workshops are fantastic and he has an online course currently running. Also look out for upcoming face to face workshops. many thanks Richard., 2020-12-0859 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 41 - John BokorSend us a textThis weeks guest is the amazing artist John Bokor, who kindly spoke to us over zoom from his studio in Bulli. He is represented by King Street Gallery in Sydney, Nicolas Thompson gallery in Melbourne and Edwina Corlette in Brisbane. John graduated from the National Art School in 1993, with a diploma in Painting, and once again in 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Art.In 2012, Bokor won the NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize and had four large drawings purchased by the Art Gallery New South Wales. In 2013, he won b...2020-12-011h 03Art WankSeason 2 Episode 40 - Indivi SuttonSend us a textThis week we spoke to Indivi Sutton who grew up in New York and has had the most amazing art education from her family and going to a Steiner School. Indivi is inspired by still life but has changed her practise to simplifying the colour and the form and focusing on the stains. You can find out about Indivi's artwork on her website https://www.no-vacancy.com.au/still-life-1/2020/9/7/indivi-suttonOr check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indivisutton/Indivi's work is b...2020-11-241h 04Art WankSeason 2 Episode 39 - Amber Creswell BellSend us a textThis week we spoke to art curator and writer extraordinaire, Amber Creswell Bell. We were thrilled Amber drove all the way to Avalon from Thirroul to speak to us (she did visit the new gallery she is curating at Studio Direct Michael Reid Newport too!). We had the best chat about curating, writing books, fitting it all in with kids, choosing artists, advice on buying art, being an enthusiastic creative hustler and much more. Her first book, Clay, published by Thames & Hudson, released October 2016, showcases over 50 contemporary ceramic artisans from Australia an...2020-11-1748 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 38 - Marisa Purcell abstract artist extraordinaire ...Send us a textThis week we were lucky enough to talk to Marisa in her new creative space called Forum in Bondi - we were surrounded by her magical paintings, she shared so many gems and wise words with us. Marisa was kind enough to share tips and tricks and guide us through her art career that has been long and full. You can find out more about Marica by checking out her website and her Instagramhttp://www.marisapurcell.comand https://www.instagram.com/marisapurcell11/?hl=en2020-11-101h 04Art WankSeason 2 Episode 37 - Stephen Coburn, Sculptor, Conservator and MusicianSend us a textWe interviewed Stephen Coburn at his amazing studio in the artistic community, Headland Artists, at Georges Heights, Mosman. We had a long chat with Stephen about his father, the artist, John Coburn, his days at the National Art School where he met Reg Mombassa and formed the band, Mental As Anything. We heard some great stories about the bans and his time at art school. Stephen is making sculptures for an upcoming sculpture trail at the beautiful Akuna Bay starting November 15th, in conjunction with Sydney Road Gallery and D'Albora Marinas. B...2020-11-031h 22Art WankSeason 2 Episode 36 - Ben Tankard Pop art and Penguin Book painterSend us a textThanks for talking to us Ben Tankard you can find out more about his work on http://www.benjamintankard.comor on his instagram https://www.instagram.com/ben_tankard_art/?hl=enBen mentions the painting by Jasper Johns that inspired him check it out here.https://www.google.com/search?q=flag+jasper+johns&client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALeKk03vgvksBJkImBu-ohPSHH1jzf5MIg:1603767873033&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=N9Nw5PD1f2LJoM%252CwuTT6tbseYy_bM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTjhVXLxAiVY6JkINCVSHbGfcL5vQ&sa=X...2020-10-2738 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 35 - Printmaker and Curator Sarah MontgomerySend us a textThanks to Sarah Montgomery for talking to us about all things printmaking, curation, and art materials .. have a listen its a fascinating podcast that you will hopefully learn from. You can check out Sarah's work on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahjeata_montgomery/she is part of the fabulous Sydney Road Galleryhttps://sydneyroadgallery.comand runs Artsmart in Seaforthhttps://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=artsmart+seaforth&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8The artists Sarah mentioned were ...2020-10-201h 10Art WankSeason 2 Episode 34 - Jaimee PaulSend us a textThanks to artist, Jaimee Paul, who spoke to us from her Brookvale studio this week. New Zealand born, Sydney based Artist, Jaimee Paul‘s main subject matter is animals. Both large and small inspired by her personal interactions as a child and overseas travels; ‘they have such personality, they’re so complex and every one is so different. I try to uncover their spirit… If only they could talk!’ Art has the power to evoke emotions from audiences not usually partial to stare inside the eyes and soul of a furry bei...2020-10-1356 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 33 - Wanda Comrie spoke to us all the way from WASend us a textThis weeks guest is the fine artists Wanda Comrie. She is from Western Australia and is self described as an emerging creative who's practise encompasses observational realistically rendered compositions. Responding to shadow play in domestic scenes and locally found botanicals, she reflects the beauty and complexity that everyday living can provide. Wanda sells very well via Instagram all over the world and was kind to share with us some of her ideas and processes. Check out he work on the following links. You can find Wanda on her instagram...2020-10-0644 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 32 - Alexandra PlimSend us a textArt wank had a wonderful chat with the amazing Alexandra Plim. She is an hilarious multi-talented lady, mum, actress and artist. She has packed a lot into her world and after deciding to start painting 4 years ago she has an incredible following. Her work is fresh and fluid using lots of paint and lovely mark making. Alexandra has so much creative energy and started selling her work in the local Marrickville food markets when the canvases started piling up at home. We talked to her about working with kids, her acting life, hot...2020-09-291h 03Art WankSeason 2 Episode 31 - Neil Ernest Tompkins talks to us about his work - chEck out his showSend us a textThis week we spoke to Archibald finalist 2020 Neil Ernest Tompkins about his art and all sorts of current affairs, we hope you enjoyed the chat. Neil is currently showing in a show at titled 'Now here nowhere' , its is on from 15th to 27th September at Maunsell Wickes Gallery, on Glenmore Road in Paddington. https://maunsellwickes.com/exhibitions/You can see his work on his website https://www.neiltomkins.com/blog/now-here-nowhereor his social media https://www.instagram.com/neil_ernest_tomkins/2020-09-2259 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 30 - Joanna GambottoSend us a textWe were thrilled to find out Joanna Gambotto lives in Avalon so we could easily visit her studio and see in person her amazing work! Her huge drawings are a sight to be seen, done in charcoal on paper depicting interiors from Hill End cottages on her recent residency there. We spoke to her about all aspects of her art career including her stint at National Art School. Joanna also makes beautiful etchings and makes ceramics too! She is a versatile and talented artist and we cant wait to see what happens next...2020-09-1535 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 29 - Photographer Sally MaymanSend us a textPhotographer Sally Mayman came and spoke to us about her commercial and personal photography practise - she was a joy to be with so thank you Sally for telling us so much about your inspirations and how your environment and experiences have effected your work. We had such a fabulous chat, she is full of energy and passion, we so enjoyed learning about how photography has been her life long passion and how she juggled motherhood and creativity. Sally is an artist in residence at Barrenjoey high School in Avalon where our children...2020-09-081h 14Art WankSeason 2 Episode 28 - Ben Waters landscape artistSend us a textArtist Ben Waters https://www.bensartworld.com/ has just had a sell-out show at https://michaelreidstudiodirect.com.au/ in Surry Hills and kindly talked to us in his Avalon home. Ben grew up on the Northern Beaches and the landscapes of Barrenjoey inspire his beautiful work, particularly his new series of work, an emotional response to his surroundings. Ben is also a Visual Art and Design Technology teacher at Stella Maris College in Manly. Ben is on the https://www.pittwaterartiststrail.com.au/ and part of https://sydneyroadgallery.com/ in Seaforth. Basically, Ben...2020-09-0152 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 27 - Local artist Karen Hick who was very generous telling us about her methods and made scones for teaSend us a textKaren Hick was very kind to talk to us about her methods and painting practise - she was very detailed about her techniques. You can see her work on her instagram or atDu Moulin Gallery https://www.dumoulingallery.com.auShe is also represented by the Art gallery AGOPB https://www.instagram.com/artgalleryonpalmbeach/ Karen also works at the fabulous Avalon fabrics store go visit her there for all your haberdashery needs http://www.avalonfabrics.comKaren is o...2020-08-251h 15Art WankSeason 2 Episode 26 Todd Fuller - Artist and lover of drawing and animationSend us a textFiona has a big crush on Todd's work and was a complete fangirl in this episode and we even talked about Frozen 2, so this episode has got it all!!Todd is a Sydney based artist, curator and performance collaborator. With a practice that integrates sculpture, moving image, performance and painting, Todd Fuller is, at his core, a draughtsman. Underpinning all aspects of his practice is a love of drawing and a belief in its power as a democratic medium to connect, engage and delight audiences. A graduate of Sydney’s N...2020-08-1856 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 25 - Ceramist Sophie Nolan welcomes us into her studio.Send us a textThanks to Sophie Nolan for welcoming us into her studio and for showing us her beautiful work based around the female form. You can learn about Sophies work on her instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sophie_ceramics/?hl=enSophie studied at Tafe in Hornsby Sophie works with a stone clay that is called Special Clay it can be bought at any art store. She is influenced by the female form and inspired by Matisee and Brett Whiteley. Sophies pieces Mother and c...2020-08-111h 15Art WankSeason 2 episode 24 - Laura JonesSend us a textWe nearly wet ourselves when artist, Laura Jones said yes to being interviewed by Art Wank! She is one of our favourite artists so we were beyond excited. We had the best chat with Laura about art school, her studio, her love of colour and much more. Her current exhibition is running at Sophie Gannon Gallery in Melbourne called, 'The Listening Ship', is a body of work showcasing her time spent in Antarctica on a research vessel. https://sophiegannongallery.com.au/She has an upcoming solo show at Manly...2020-08-041h 00Art WankSeason 2 Episode 23 - Catherine CassidySend us a textThanks for listening to this weeks podcast we were lucky to be able to visit the amazing artist Catherine Cassidy in Cronulla who told us about her no fear attitude to painting from her early days of painting in oils to her current practise of using anything that works. Catherine Cassidy's work can be found on her website https://catherinecassidy.studioor on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinecassidyartist/?hl=enJulie and I spoke of our online classes we have just finished at https://nas.edu...2020-07-281h 15Art WankSeason 2 Episode 22 - Leonie BartonSend us a textThis week's episode Is with he wonderful Avalon based artist Leonie Barton. You may know her around the Northern Beaches for her ephemeral artworks, arranging natural materials Into beautiful artworks. We had a great conversation via zoom about her paintings, health constraints on her work and Leonie's past work for the photographer Anne Geddes and much more...Thanks Leonie!leoniebarton.com annegeddes.comcuratorialandco.com 2020-07-2259 minArt WankSeason 2 Episode 21 - Richard Briggs Architect and drawing addict tells us about his drawing adventuresSend us a textThanks to Richard Briggs for talking to us about your drawing life and your career in Architecture. He kindly answered our questions on Zoom from his office in Redfern hence the city sounds. Thanks for bearing with us with the sound fingers crossed we get the grant soon so we can get some sound equipment. Richard is a multi talented artist who can be found on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardbriggs_artist/?hl=enor his website https://www.richardbriggs.com.auRichard has a degree...2020-07-141h 03Art WankSeason 2 Episode 20 - Blak DouglasSend us a textWelcome to episode 20 -We were beyond excited to interview the wonderful artist, Blak Douglas, at his Marrickville studio last week. Blak Douglas was born in Western Sydney to a Dhungatti Aboriginal Father and Caucasian Mother, Blak Douglas was trained in illustration & photography and became self–practiced in painting. Blak Douglas is also a classically trained Yidaki player performing nationally and internationally accompanying the likes of Albert David, Christine Anu, Gondwanna Voices, Paul Jarman, Jessica Mauboy, Jane Rutter, Music Viva and Peter Sculthorpe. He has been a finalist in the Archibald pr...2020-07-071h 07Art WankSeason 2 Episode 19 - meet artist Susie Dureau at her so tidy studioSend us a textThanks for listening to this episode it was so inspiring to meet and talk all things creative with artist Susie Dureau. Susie is represented by Curatorial and CoHere is Susie's latest artist statement .Observations of light and atmosphere are central to my creative practice and while my paintings are landscape based, they are much more than literal depictions of the wilderness. They speak also of the wildness and primal nature in us. In painting I seek to define that moment when a human being in the landscape...2020-07-011h 05Art WankSeason 2 Episode 18 - Peta MorrisSend us a textToday's episode we speak to the wonder woman, Peta Morris, the artist, musician, teacher and more....! We had such a great chat with Peta, encompassing many parts of her artistic life Including her one-woman musical, Baggage Limit, she wrote for Adelaide Fringe Festival. Peta Is a very Inspirational woman and her work with kids at The Kid Creative, an art school In Brookvale she founded, is remarkable. Thanks for listening!If you would like to find out more here are the links below - Peta Morris...2020-06-231h 12Art WankSeason 2 Episode 17 - Nicola Woodcock talks to Art WankSend us a textWelcome to Season 2 of ART WANK - this season we are kicking off with the fabulous artist Nicola Woodcock. You can find her at https://www.nicolawoodcock.com or on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicolawoodcockartNicola has her upcoming show BUSHWALK is opening on 17 - 28 June in Paddington at St Cloche or you can see it online from Wednesday night at 6 pm and you can purchase online and you can check it out at https://saintcloche.comNicola did the 100 DAY challenge https://www.t...2020-06-1744 minArt WankEpisode 16 - Libby and Danika from Beachside Bookshop in AvalonFor our last episode of season 1, we talk to the wonderful ladies from @beachside_bookshop in Avalon, Libby and Danika, who provide such an invaluable service to the Avalon community. Their knowledge of books for young and old young is vast and their recommendations are always spot on. During the Covid lockdown, they kept the shop open and provided local delivery, which was a lifeline for many. We asked them why they got into bookselling, their thoughts on book covers, publishing and bookselling during Covid. Fiona and I have a chat beforehand about the importance of art books in...2020-06-0238 minArt WankEpisode 15 - Sharon CandySend us a textArtist Sharon Candy http://www.sharoncandy.com.au/home/spoke to us today about her creative practise of painting abstract works - she describes herself as an abstract expressionist landscape painter - she is a great example of turning her side hustle into her full time job. Or you can find her on her instagram http://instagram.com/sharoncandyWe learnt so much from her and are so grateful for sharing her journey with us. Sharon has her studio at Me Artspace http://www.meartspace.com.au...2020-05-2757 minArt WankEpisode 14 - figurative artist Jessica WattsSend us a textThis weeks episode is an interview with Sydney artist Jessica Watts with guest appearance of her dog Kevin. This is a great deep dive into her practise - thank you Jessica for sharing all the details and the business side of being a successful artist. It was a really helpful chat for Julie and I. She paints stunning figurative mixed media works incorporating vintage wallpaper The original idea of a Wallflower is a figure sinking into the background she has turned this idea on its head and her WALLFLOWERS are strong These wor...2020-05-201h 01Art WankEpisode 13 - Writer and Author Sarah Turnbull on John RussellSend us a textThis week we spoke to best selling author and journalist, Sarah Turnbull. As part of her doctorate, she is writing a fiction book based on the life and works of C19 Australian impressionist, John Russell. He was great friends with Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse amongst other contemporary artists. We spoke to Sarah about his fascinating life, why she decided to write about him, his use of colour and his contemporaries. It was such an interesting chat, we learnt so much about John Russell's life and about the man himself. Sarah is an...2020-05-1258 minArt WankEpisode 12 - Interview with the artists Laurie McKern and Petra Pinn from Gallery catsSend us a textThanks for listening to this episode sorry about the sound quality being a little up and down unfortunately due to Covid-19 we are still interviewing over the internet so its patchy. Also did not edit out some bits as they turned out to be a fun part of the interview - I hope you think so to. Episode 12 was a fab and fun discussion with artists Laurie McKern the awesome painter of people in a realistic style, Laurie has a unique stye and captures an alluring beauty within her paintings and...2020-05-061h 15Art WankEpisode 11 - Interview with local ceramicist Brigit BullenSend us a textBrigit Bullen Is a charismatic artist living In Avalon, NSW. She used to be a corporate psychologist but 5 years ago a devastating car accident left Brigit with a brain injury and impaired physical ability. We talked to Brigit about her ceramics practice and how It has helped heal her mentally and physically. Her mother Is artist Gail English and we spoke about her Influences on Brigit's art and Iife. Thanks, Brigit, we had a great chat. You might hear some odd noises in the podcast but I added them to edit out Brigit's...2020-04-291h 16Art WankEpisode 10 - Interview with artist and Gallery owner Fiona chandler and Whats occurring?Send us a textThank you to Fiona Chandler for a fabulous chat about her art practise and running the Northern Beach's Sydney Road Gallery.You can see Fiona's work on her website with links to Sydney Road Gallery http://sydneyroadgallery.com https://fionakate.com.auLinks for topics mentioned in this weeks episode The artist residency we talked about can be seen at https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/arts-and-cultureFiona tells us about the surface of her paintings - she talked...2020-04-221h 06Art WankEpisode 9 - Interview with local artists Gemma RasdallSend us a textIn this episode Fiona and Julie this week talk over the phone with the contemporary artist http://gemmarasdall.com who is a fabulously and fun youthful artist living the dream of being a full time artist whilst living on her boat full time which is mored in the stunning Pittwater and commuting to her studio on Scotland island. Gemma is an impressionist mixed media mixed media painter working on sail cloth. Gemma studied at Art college in a BA in Design majoring in Textiles because she did not want to be a "poor a...2020-04-1525 minArt WankEpisode 8 - Whats occurring part 2Thanks for listening to Episode 8 - What's Occurring part 2. Things mentioned this week that you might like to see or listen to are :1. Check out Fiona's new instagram and please follow her for all the information about her new improved art school - http://instagram.com/norulesartschool2. Justin Mortimer artist http://instagram.com/justinmortimerartist3. Sally Mayman is artist in Residence at Barrenjoey high is going to be make http://instagram.com/sallymayman 4. Podcasts recommended are Field Recordings or The Boring Talks and The Moth5. Manly Gallery are...2020-04-1027 minArt WankEpisode 7 - continuing the theme of the season talking to artists - this week an interview with artist and teacher Rachel CarrollSend us a textThis weeks episode is an interview with local Northern beaches environmentalist artist Rachel Carroll http://rachelcarroll.com.auThe audio on this episode is a bit noisy - thanks for bearing with us whilst we navigate these Covid-19 times with houses full of kids and husbands and by the sound of it a lot of birds... Items and topics mentioned in this episode:We asked Rachel do we need to go to art college? Rachel talks about how it helped her believes it will...2020-04-0840 minArt WankEpisode 6 - Julie and Fi inspire each other and try to get each other motivated - launch new segment WHATS OCCURRINGThanks for listening to Episode 6 - What's Occuring. Fi's Recommendations fOR Julie Your inner critic is a big jerk http://daniellekrysa.comArt and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland Parenting podcast This Glorious Mess https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/CHALLENGE of the week for JULIE is draw a self portrait of yourself whilst your eyes closed - with one hand you feel your face and the other make marks and slow down your draw getting into the nitty gritty of your face. For...2020-04-0324 minArt WankEpisode 5 - interview with abstract artist Jan Cristaudo talking about her art and how to promote a showSend us a textMany thanks to http://jancristaudo.com.au Jan Cristaudo for talking to us today about how she puts together a solo art show and how she promotes herself.Some of Jan's marketing strategies she mentioned :http://pittwaterlife.com.au local free magazine Pittwater Life http://artgallery.nsw.gov.au to find the Look magazinehttp://theartshopmonavale.com.au the art shop at Mona Vale promotes her shows and workshops which she runs thereJan also mentioned http://asoc.net.au the Art society at...2020-04-0129 minArt WankEpisode 3... Covid-19 cultural survival guide - What's onThanks for listening to our special episode of what's on in the creative world We hope you are all keeping as safe as you can and hope these creative suggestions help us get through unpresidential times together If you have any suggestions that we can share with our listens please go to Our instagram page and send us a link or ART w**k http://instagram/art.w**k Things mentioned in this episode :Live streams of music on all major platforms look up # of your favourite artists...2020-03-2517 min
Art WankEpisode 4 - Interview with artist Debbie Mackinnon about how to find a gallery for a show and entering art prizesSend us a textIn this episode Fiona and Julie this week talk over the phone with the contemporary artist http://debbiemackinnon.com who answered so many of our questions about how to take those next steps towards having an art show outside of your local areas. Debbie helps unpack the myths and gives great advise to emerging artists Fiona Verity and Julie Nicholson and helps them to see that you need to be brave and plan ahead. In the midst of the global crisis of Covid-19 it was fabulous to be able to connect via technology...2020-03-2544 min
Art WankEpisode 1 - Meet Artists Fiona Verity and Julie NicholsonSend us a textWelcome to our new podcast with artist http://fionaverity.com.au and Julie Nicholson. Come along for the ride with two comical, curious artists talking about there creative journey and hear them interviewing artists, teachers and all the creatives they can find to guide them within the arts community and discussing the art world. In this episode we launch season one which will be an insight into what it takes to work towards and create an visual artist solo show - Fiona and Julie will be interviewing and asking q...2020-03-1936 min
Art WankEpisode 2 - What do artists do all day?Send us a textIn this episode we ask the question What do Artists do all day?Come along for the ride and find out in this weeks episode what artists Julie Nicholson and Fiona Verity do all day in their art studios and enjoy the surprise visit they make to talk to local artists Vanessa Ashcroft http://instagram.com/vanessaashcroft and Catriona Pollard http://theartofweaving.com.au at the new art gallery in Palm Beach Sydney http:/artgalleryonpalmbeach.com.auMentioned in this weeks episode :BBC tv shows What d...2020-03-1941 min