Pedro Loureiro talks about his journey to becoming an art teacher; the difference between making art and teaching it; how he keeps his creative life while tending to his full-time job and family; Insights on Pedro's new and upcoming courses on Figure Drawing!  Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/loureiro2 Learn more about Pedro and his course at www.etchrlab.com/pedro-course2  

Pedro Loureiro talks about his journey to becoming an art teacher; the difference between making art and teaching it; how he keeps his creative life while tending to his full-time job and family; Insights on Pedro's new and upcoming courses on Figure Drawing! <ul> <li>Access all links at <a href="https://www.etchrlab.com/loureiro2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etchrlab.com/loureiro2</a></li> <li>Learn more about Pedro and his course at <a href="https://www.etchrlab.com/pedro-course2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.etchrlab.com/pedro-course2</a> </li> </ul>

EP 130 :: Pedro Loureiro & The Road to Becoming an Art Teacher

Anna Korteweg (Gentle Blooms) had her life turned upside down multiple times. From suddenly moving to the opposite side of the world (more than once) to developing an allergy that completely changed her perception of outside stimuli, she never caught a break.  …and she never broke either. Quite the opposite: Anna kept figuring out ways to turn lemons into lemonade.

<a href="https://www.gentleblooms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Korteweg</a> (Gentle Blooms) had her life turned upside down multiple times. From suddenly moving to the opposite side of the world (more than once) to developing an allergy that completely changed her perception of outside stimuli, she never caught a break. …and she never broke either. Quite the opposite: Anna kept figuring out ways to turn lemons into lemonade.

EP 129 :: Anna Korteweg on How Art Shapes Human Connection

Mike Hendley

What makes someone an artist? Is art exclusively human?  Despite coming from a tech background, Mike Hendley, creator of the Drawing Inspiration podcast, realised later in life that he had always been an artist. So, he took the plunge.

What makes someone an artist? Is art exclusively human? Despite coming from a tech background, Mike Hendley, creator of the Drawing Inspiration podcast, realised later in life that he had always been an artist. So, he took the plunge.

EP 128 :: Mike Hendley on Becoming a Better Artist

Mark Brewer

Mark Brewer (WB, Archie Comics, Disney) has been inking for a living since a young age. We covered his background and growth when I first interviewed him back in 2020. Today, we catch up to see what he’s been up to, how his hunger for knowledge led him into teaching… and how that made him an even better artist (and human).

Mark Brewer (WB, Archie Comics, Disney) has been inking for a living since a young age. We covered his background and growth when I first interviewed him back in 2020. Today, we catch up to see what he’s been up to, how his hunger for knowledge led him into teaching… and how that made him an even better artist (and human).

EP 127 :: Mark Brewer & the Building Blocks of Art Learning

What would you do if your health kept you from making Art? From a raving fan of The Lion King to becoming a professional acrylic artist, streamer, and art teacher, CassyDraws (Ontario, Canada) went through an unconventional journey to get where she is today. However, did you know she had no choice but to paint with acrylic? ...And that she hated it at first?

What would you do if your health kept you from making Art? From a raving fan of The Lion King to becoming a professional acrylic artist, streamer, and art teacher, CassyDraws (Ontario, Canada) went through an unconventional journey to get where she is today. However, did you know she had no choice but to paint with acrylic? ...And that she hated it at first?

EP 126 :: CassyDraws & Learning to Love Acrylics

Susan Hensel

Susan Hensel has more than five decades of experience as a multi-disciplinary artist, creating works in painting, sculpture, and textile embroidery across both digital and manual platforms. As an artist and curator, Susan Hensel operates her own gallery, providing audiences and art enthusiasts with a rich and immersive experience that incorporates both her artwork and her vast knowledge of art practices. During this episode, we explore the diverse facets of art, offering a fresh perspective that will expand your understanding of the limitless potential that art can offer.

Susan Hensel has more than five decades of experience as a multi-disciplinary artist, creating works in painting, sculpture, and textile embroidery across both digital and manual platforms. As an artist and curator, Susan Hensel operates her own gallery, providing audiences and art enthusiasts with a rich and immersive experience that incorporates both her artwork and her vast knowledge of art practices. During this episode, we explore the diverse facets of art, offering a fresh perspective that will expand your understanding of the limitless potential that art can offer.

EP 125 :: Susan Hensel & The Thought Process Behind Art

David Drebin

Multi-hyphenate and an artist who has a message for the world. David Drebin is more than his camera and title as a photographer. He made it his life mission to inspire people to unlock their creativity and share their gifts.   A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City, he has done countless solo exhibitions, featured by the biggest names in print and media, and is now on his 10th book.   David is truly an artist and creator you simply want to have coffee with and have conversations about art and purpose.

EP :: 124 The Curious Case of Creating Art with David Drebin

Enter the mystical world of Francesco Savi as he transports you to a place of art, passion, creativity, and magic. This episode will inspire you to remain curious and pursue an adventure.   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 

Enter the mystical world of Francesco Savi as he transports you to a place of art, passion, creativity, and magic. This episode will inspire you to remain curious and pursue an adventure. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP123 :: Francesco Savi & The Mystical World of Art

A property manager by trade, Mayad Allos managed to establish himself as an artist in the field of drawing and sketching. How did he reach this level of confidence you ask? Repetition.   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 

A property manager by trade, Mayad Allos managed to establish himself as an artist in the field of drawing and sketching. How did he reach this level of confidence you ask? Repetition. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP122 :: Mayad Allos & How to Build Confidence in Making Art

From stitching words to the visual expression of her love for mountains; and what started as a list of hobbies she wanted to take on something outside her editor’s job, Artist Anna Zadorozhnaya found her calling. Persistence and a whole lot of patience became her mantra to pursue a life of art and passion.       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 

From stitching words to the visual expression of her love for mountains; and what started as a list of hobbies she wanted to take on something outside her editor’s job, Artist Anna Zadorozhnaya found her calling. Persistence and a whole lot of patience became her mantra to pursue a life of art and passion.   <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP121:: Anna Zadorozhnaya & Making Art a Part of Your Hobby List

Need a creativity boost? Life’s hectic and art makes it better so here we are, promoting art-making and the sharing of good vibes. We interview fellow artists to find out their best tips, how they overcame their biggest challenges and how you can do the same.

Would you be comfortable having someone watch you paint? Or create? How about finding a perspective despite an eye condition?   Questions left me wondering and I’m sure have also piqued your interest. Hear it straight from our guest artist, Susan Logoreci to talk about her journey in Public 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 

Would you be comfortable having someone watch you paint? Or create? How about finding a perspective despite an eye condition?   Questions left me wondering and I’m sure have also piqued your interest. Hear it straight from our guest artist, Susan Logoreci to talk about her journey in Public art,    <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP120 :: Public Art and Unique Perspective with Susan Logoreci

Our multi-hyphenate guest recently made a life-changing decision. Art and creativity have been a part of Jocelyn’s life and are evident in her professional endeavors. An actress, teacher, and now an artist. What started as a hobby during the pandemic became a lifestyle and one that will change the course of her life forever.  As a teacher of 21 years, one would expect that she’s all about rules and abiding by them. But, in my conversation with Jocelyn, she shared the importance of going against the current and letting your curiosity take the front seat.     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 multi-hyphenate guest recently made a life-changing decision. Art and creativity have been a part of Jocelyn’s life and are evident in her professional endeavors. An actress, teacher, and now an artist. What started as a hobby during the pandemic became a lifestyle and one that will change the course of her life forever.  As a teacher of 21 years, one would expect that she’s all about rules and abiding by them. But, in my conversation with Jocelyn, she shared the importance of going against the current and letting your curiosity take the front seat.   <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP119 :: Breaking the Rules in Watercolor with Jocelyn Benford

An artist with a fascination for old trucks. A certainly odd combo but for Brenda Swenson, her old trucks became a pivotal force in finding her creative voice. Her story will inspire you to believe in your gifts. To embrace the negative voice and use it to work in your favor. She’s a force in the art world as an artist, teacher, juror, and respected practitioner of watercolor evidenced by the countless recognition and exhibits under her belt.   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 

An artist with a fascination for old trucks. A certainly odd combo but for Brenda Swenson, her old trucks became a pivotal force in finding her creative voice. Her story will inspire you to believe in your gifts. To embrace the negative voice and use it to work in your favor. She’s a force in the art world as an artist, teacher, juror, and respected practitioner of watercolor evidenced by the countless recognition and exhibits under her belt. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP 118 :: Finding Your Art Voice and Silencing Negative Talk with Brenda Swenson

Switching mediums and creative preferences can be trivial for a lot of people.  For others, the shift can be drastic while some may take longer veering away in an attempt to avoid making mistakes. Our guest artist Keren Lamar knows exactly what that feeling is like and how you can align your purpose by switching lanes and embracing imperfections. Mixed media art and art journaling have taught her to embrace impermanence and to celebrate the freedom of creating without restrictions.   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 

Switching mediums and creative preferences can be trivial for a lot of people.  For others, the shift can be drastic while some may take longer veering away in an attempt to avoid making mistakes. Our guest artist Keren Lamar knows exactly what that feeling is like and how you can align your purpose by switching lanes and embracing imperfections. Mixed media art and art journaling have taught her to embrace impermanence and to celebrate the freedom of creating without restrictions. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP117:: Turning the Page and Switching Lanes in Art with Keren Tamir

Art is life. And making art has proven to be a therapeutic exercise to navigate through grief, anxiety, and even healing. Our guest artist, Leamy Basto doesn’t shy away from acknowledging that at a young age, she suffered from anxiety. And in the midst of a difficult time in her life, she found art. Or should we say, art found her?   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 

Art is life. And making art has proven to be a therapeutic exercise to navigate through grief, anxiety, and even healing. Our guest artist, Leamy Basto doesn’t shy away from acknowledging that at a young age, she suffered from anxiety. And in the midst of a difficult time in her life, she found art. Or should we say, art found her?  <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP116 : Finding Art in the Face of Adversity with Leamy Basto

How do you keep the momentum going? How do you remain joyful to do what you love consistently while sharing it and teaching it to other people? For our guest artist Erika Lamar, it’s about perspective. Seeing art as something that is easy, convenient, and accessible.    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 

How do you keep the momentum going? How do you remain joyful to do what you love consistently while sharing it and teaching it to other people? For our guest artist Erika Lamar, it’s about perspective. Seeing art as something that is easy, convenient, and accessible. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP115 :: Erika Lamar and the Joy of Making Art

People have different ways of capturing moments. Our guest artist, Becky Cao - Managed to capture her life’s mundane things and events through sketchbooks and journals. With over 9 years of journals filled with drawings of food, places, and anything in between - Becky sure has many insights to offer anyone who would like to learn how to draw and paint using watercolor.    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 

People have different ways of capturing moments. Our guest artist, Becky Cao - Managed to capture her life’s mundane things and events through sketchbooks and journals. With over 9 years of journals filled with drawings of food, places, and anything in between - Becky sure has many insights to offer anyone who would like to learn how to draw and paint using watercolor. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP114 :: Journaling Your Life Through Art with Becky Cao

Pop the bottles, and fill up the glasses because a celebration is certainly in order. This is an extra special episode for several reasons :   1. Make More Art is in its second year 2. We have the founders of Etchr to give us a rundown of the Etchr Origin Story  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 

Pop the bottles, and fill up the glasses because a celebration is certainly in order. This is an extra special episode for several reasons :   1. Make More Art is in its second year 2. We have the founders of Etchr to give us a rundown of the Etchr Origin Story <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP113:: The Satchel that Started it All - Make More Art 2nd Year Anniversary

Jared Cullum

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and suddenly, a flood of emotions creeps in and you’re transported to memory or you started to build these stories in your head about what the piece is about. That is the power of storytelling in art. I’d like to borrow a quote from Steve Jobs when he said that the most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. And research shows that Telling a story is 22 times more memorable than simply stating the facts. Stories are the things that connect us to one another. In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Jared Cullum, an award-winning artist, author, and storyteller whose journey is filled with peaks and valleys, stories that would usher you into pursuing your creative passion. From rejection to redirection to finding his niche and the ability to tell stories through colors, shapes, light, and shadows. This is undoubtedly an episode packed with lessons, tips, and techniques to inspire you to keep on creating.    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 

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and suddenly, a flood of emotions creeps in and you’re transported to memory or you started to build these stories in your head about what the piece is about. That is the power of storytelling in art. I’d like to borrow a quote from Steve Jobs when he said that the most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. And research shows that Telling a story is 22 times more memorable than simply stating the facts. Stories are the things that connect us to one another. In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Jared Cullum, an award-winning artist, author, and storyteller whose journey is filled with peaks and valleys, stories that would usher you into pursuing your creative passion. From rejection to redirection to finding his niche and the ability to tell stories through colors, shapes, light, and shadows. This is undoubtedly an episode packed with lessons, tips, and techniques to inspire you to keep on creating. <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP 112: Harness the Power of Storytelling in Art with Jared Cullum

Struggling to learn art? Have you always wanted to learn but you have a lot of “but” and “what if”  In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Thea Ong, a watercolor artist, full-time mom, and creative entrepreneur. From trying out calligraphy and crafting to eventually finding her calling in teaching art; Thea has a lot of techniques up on her sleeve to keep her students engaged and encouraged to keep on learning.     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 

Struggling to learn art? Have you always wanted to learn but you have a lot of “but” and “what if” In this week’s episode, we are chatting with Thea Ong, a watercolor artist, full-time mom, and creative entrepreneur. From trying out calligraphy and crafting to eventually finding her calling in teaching art; Thea has a lot of techniques up on her sleeve to keep her students engaged and encouraged to keep on learning.   <ul> <li>Tweet Us! @etchr_lab</li> <li>Watch this full episode in video form on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL91bqP2RiUW_urbRu-TGSZEBDYVtZ_YmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Channel</a></li> <li>Ready to make more art? Check out our <a href="https://etchrstudio.com/pages/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">workshops!</a></li> <li>Browse our art supplies at <a href="https://etchrlab.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">etchrlab.com</a></li> </ul>

EP 111: The Art of Learning with Thea Ong

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