Best Laura Boswell Podcasts (2024)

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Ask an Artist - Interview with James Ort about Inspired by Knepp 52:07

7d ago52:07

52:07

In this episode Tom and Peter interview sculptor, teacher and now, exhibition curator, James Ort about his latest project; Inspired by Knepp. In the first half, James summarises his journey to becoming an Artist and what led him, as a wildlife Artist, to want to do more to help nature. He talks about how he came to find out about the Knepp Estate, …

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 20 26:04

22d ago26:04

26:04

In the episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly, there's a question about knowing when to go full time as an Artist, secondly, how to honour and manage a collection of art work after the Artist dies, and finally, do you need a gallery to be successful? If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us ans…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with David Poxon R.I, N.W.S. 1:03:31

1M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Watercolour Artist, David Poxon. In the first half, David identifies some key moments from early childhood which started his artistic journey and ultimately informed his choice of medium and subjects today. After a long break from making art, David re-found his love of painting as a adult and with hard work a…

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Ask An Artist - Planning Meeting 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2024 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year. In this episode Peter and Tom have a planning meeting for the forthcoming year. Rather than simply share their advice, in this episode, they let you "behind the curtain", to eavesdrop on their own planning meeting for the year. Startin…

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Ask an Artist Returns from Friday 1st March 2024 40:27

2M ago40:27

40:27

Season 6 of Ask An Artist returns on Friday 1st March 2024. In this teaser episode, Peter and Tom talk about the topics and interviewees they have planned for the season. New episodes will be released fortnightly, on Fridays, throughout the year! We look forward to speaking to you in the studio from this Friday 1st March! This season of the podcast…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Marine Costello from Parker Harris 50:40

7M ago50:40

50:40

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Marine Costello, the Head of Communications at Parker Harris. The focus of the episode is all about online marketing for Artists. Marine talks about her background in art history and arts management and shares her wisdom, in a no-nonsense way, offering tips and strategies which Artists can implement easily an…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 19 25:45

7M ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss what they would create if no-one was watching, the do's and don'ts of putting together an Artists' CV and collecting other Artists' work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it …

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Penny Harris from Parker Harris 48:06

7M ago48:06

48:06

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Penny Harris, co-founder and expert mentor at Parker Harris. Emma Parker and Penny Harris created Parker Harris in 1990. Their partnership is now one of the leading visual arts consultancies in the UK. Penny explains the importance of providing real opportunities for Artists and how this underpins everything…

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Ask An Artist - Discounting Your Work 30:20

7M ago30:20

30:20

In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss discounting work; when it might be appropriate and even beneficial to do so for your business. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about our sponsors, please visit: Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com Search Press…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden - Should I go to Art School? 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back Dr Curtis Tappenden, this time to pick his brains as a Senior Lecturer in Art and Design and ask the question Peter and Tom get asked most often; should I go to art school? This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about ou…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Edd Ralph; Senior Editor at Search Press 59:44

8M ago59:44

59:44

In this episode Peter and Tom talk to Edd Ralph, Senior Editor at Search Press publishers, leading supplier of Art & Craft books. They discuss Edd's role as senior editor, the process of writing a book and how and why it can be beneficial for working Artists to consider writing one. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press p…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 18 25:14

8M ago25:14

25:14

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss AI, creating work under pressure and copying other Artists’ work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via this website here or alternatively you can send it to us via I…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden, Illustrator 1:14:18

8M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

In this episode, Peter & Tom interview Dr Curtis Tappenden about his 30 year career as a professional illustrator. For Curtis, art and drawing have always been passions and he shares the story of how he became an illustrator with grace, humour and humility. Curtis discusses what it is to be an illustrator and what his working day or week might look…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Gary Thompson, CEO of Jacksons Art Supplies 33:08

8M ago33:08

33:08

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Gary Thompson, the founder and CEO of Jacksons Art Supplies about his journey from humble painter to founding and growing a now global, art supplies company. Gary's story is an example of how careers in the art world are not necessarily planned or straight forward but how creativity, drive and a belief in del…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 17 24:41

9M ago24:41

24:41

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss having a part-time job alongside your art, how to respond if someone asks you to do something for free and some top tips for giving titles to your work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast pl…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Alec White, Accountant 58:00

9M ago58:00

58:00

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview Alec White, who is the owner and manager of AJR & Co, chartered accountants, tax and business advisors. If ever any of the financial side of things about running a small business has confused or befuddled you in any way, this episode is for you - concise explanations of some of the accountancy terminology, h…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper 56:51

9M ago56:51

56:51

If there is one material that nearly all Artists use, whatever their medium, it's paper. In this episode, Peter and Tom talk to Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper in Somerset; makers of fine handmade paper for Artists. They discuss how Jim started in the business, the processes involved in creating paper and how and why, we as Artists, should all …

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Ask An Artist - Group Shows 45:03

9M ago45:03

45:03

Even with online art sales booming (and predicted to rise) there will always be an important place for exhibiting and showing work in person. It is a completely different experience for both artist, viewer and buyer. From galleries to art fairs and solo exhibitions there are many ways to do this. Many artists, Tom and Peter included, love being par…

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Ask An Artist - Best Bits of Season 4 1:20:54

1y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Well it’s been a busy season for the podcast, so for this final episode of Season 4, we have compiled some of the best bits from the past few months. To begin with, we take a look back at our episode on “Asking for Help”, followed by our controversial and enlightening discussion about NFT’s. We also revisit our interview with Portrait Painter, Tom …

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Ask An Artist - The Artist's Mindset with Adebanji Alade 51:04

1y ago51:04

51:04

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back Adebanji Alade to the podcast. As well as being a successful Artist, Adebanji is also a motivational speaker and in this episode he shares more about his journey to becoming a professional Artist and his advice for others who want to do the same and "make it" in the business of art. You can find out more …

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 16 27:23

1y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode, Tom & Peter answer some of your artistic questions. This week they give their views on getting back into making "real" art and what that means; how much art history knowledge do you need to have to be a working artist; and whether there is still a place for printed marketing literature in amongst all the digital options. If you hav…

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Ask An Artist - Is Your Website Harming Your Business? 44:28

1y ago44:28

44:28

There was time when every one said you must have a website! In this age of social media, online galleries, YouTube, teaching platforms and so on, do we as Artists still need our own website? In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss whether websites are still relevant, some good practice and some pitfalls to avoid. There are many different ways a webs…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Adebanji Alade aka The Addictive Sketcher 54:39

1y ago54:39

54:39

In this special interview episode, Peter and Tom talk to award winning Artist, Adebanji Alade. Not only is Adebanji a regular presenter on BBC’s The One Show, he is also the Vice President of the ROI and a self-professed, addictive sketcher! With two new books out now, Adebanji joins Peter and Tom to discuss his route to becoming a professional Art…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 15 22:09

1y ago22:09

22:09

In this episode, Tom & Peter answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on limited edition prints, when to approach a gallery for the first time and giving work to charity. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please send it to us via our website at askana…

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Ask An Artist - YouTube 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss YouTube and the possibilities it can present for us, as creative Artists and makers. YouTube is a video sharing platform which attracts 2.6 billion monthly users, which accounts for nearly 1/3 of monthly active internet use. 1 billon hours of content per day is watched on YouTube. 500 hours of video is uploade…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Tom Croft 48:32

1+ y ago48:32

48:32

In this special interview episode, Peter and Tom talk to Tom Croft; Portrait painter and founder of the Portraits for NHS Heroes initiative, started in 2020. In the first half of the episode, the trio discuss Tom's route into the art world and his practice as a portrait artist. After the advert, Tom talks about where the idea for Portraits for NHS …

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 14 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on what to do with unsold work, an accusation of copying and how to go about things if and when you want to change your artistic style. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please send…

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Ask An Artist - NFT's 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

42:38

In this episode, Peter and Tom attempt to have an open minded discussion about the ins and outs of the controversial, potentially exciting, and certainly intriguing world of NFTs. Even for those who don’t know much about them, maybe don’t know anything about them, the presence of NFT's has been unavoidable. It seems to be something taking the art w…

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Ask an Artist - Asking for help 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

43:30

It is a sad fact that about 20% of small business fail in their first year and around 60% of small businesses fail within the first 3 years. That is indeed a sobering thought for us working artists, trying to earn a living. And the reasons for this? After poor cash flow, the second reason small businesses give is the inability to source and afford …

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Ask An Artist - Social Media: Love it or Hate it? 37:51

1+ y ago37:51

37:51

Welcome back to Season 4 of Ask an Artist. There are a lot of things that have happened since Tom and Peter were last together - certainly lots of things happening around the world and indeed plenty of ideas, problems and opportunities to navigate through during these challenging times. In this first episode of a new series, Peter and Tom have a lo…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 13 32:03

2y ago32:03

32:03

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on best practice when using reference images, whether or not a listener should consider undertaking a Fine Art degree and how to price work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Andrew Tischler 46:37

2y ago46:37

46:37

In this week's episode, Tom interviews New Zealand based artist, Andrew Tischler. Andrew has been a professional artist for the past 17 years. He is drawn to vast landscapes, people, objects and animals, painting a wide variety of subjects in a realist style. His goal for every painting is to achieve a convincing sense of reality and break the cons…

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Ask An Artist - Mailing Lists 37:59

2y ago37:59

37:59

Mailing lists – on the face of it, not the most exciting of topics but a crucial part any working, creative business and a fantastic way to stay in touch with an already keen and receptive audience. Both Peter and Tom have developed a newfound love for their mailing lists during the past couple of years and in this episode they talk about what they…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Symi Jackson from Rosemary & Co 46:22

2y ago46:22

46:22

Symi Jackson is the Sales and Marketing Director for Rosemary & Co brushes. Symi is Rosemary’s daughter and has inherited her Mother’s love of painting and working with Artists. She has been working with her Mum, helping to run the company, for the past 9 years. Her day-to-day role is incredibly varied and, as a result of her role, she has worked w…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 12 28:52

2y ago28:52

28:52

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on shipping work abroad, how to get to grips with instagram and whether they wear gloves whilst painting. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please send it to us via our website at a…

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Ask An Artist - Choosing and changing mediums 37:12

2y ago37:12

37:12

In this episode, Tom and Peter talk about their own experience with different mediums, how they came to choose their dominant medium, the pros and cons of changing mediums, as well as how they have found a balance between experimentation and honing their expertise.By Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Rosemary from Rosemary & Co 59:04

2y ago59:04

59:04

In this episode, Peter visited the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, the home of Rosemary & Co Artists’ brushes, to interview Rosemary herself. Peter and Rosemary discuss exactly how she makes her famous brushes, the tools and materials involved in brush making and why so many artists around the globe consider her paint brushes the best in t…

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Ask An Artist - Taking Risks: Is it worth it? 28:38

2y ago28:38

28:38

Running your own business is a risky business, with 20% of businesses failing in their first year and a shocking 60% failing within the first three. But making decisions and taking risks is all part of running any business, including the creative business of being an Artist. The calculation of risk is an essential skill which all artists and makers…

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Ask an Artist Listener Questions 11 25:45

2y ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, Peter and Tom give over the podcast to you, the listener. They answer three listener's questions about: 1) Framing work for an Art Fair 2) How to get re-started after a break away from the studio, and 3) What to do when a customer does not pay! To submit your question to Peter and Tom, visit the website at www.askanartistpodcast.co…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Haidee-Jo Summers 48:52

2y ago48:52

48:52

In this episode, Tom and Peter venture outside (well, metaphorically at least) as they are talking all about painting the great outdoors, en plein-air, with the renowned British painter, Haidee-Jo Summers. Haidee-Jo Summers is famed for her paintings full of light, colour and all painted from life. As well as being an author of the internationally …

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Ask an Artist - Transitioning your art business, post-covid 41:40

2y ago41:40

41:40

In this episode, Peter and Tom talk about the challenges they have both faced over the past two years, due to the pandemic and how they have changed their artistic businesses and continue to transition to this “new-normal” way of working. Back in the spring of 2020, both Peter and Tom were hit hard when Covid hit the UK, losing a large proportion o…

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Ask An Artist - Introducing our new co-host, Tom Shepherd 41:04

2y ago41:04

41:04

In this first episode of Season 3, Peter introduces his new co-host, Tom Shepherd. Tom has been a previous guest on the podcast and after a re-introduction to Tom and his work, in this episode, he and Peter discuss what they think it means to be a “working artist”. Both Tom and Peter are proud to call themselves working artists and discuss some of …

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Ask an Artist - Laura's departure 19:10

2+ y ago19:10

19:10

After nearly 2 years and over 100 episodes of Ask an Artist Laura is leaving to concentrate on other aspects of her work: Making Art, teaching and making videos. Ask an artist will continue with Peter and a new co-host in the new year, along with a new sound engineer - since the talents of Mr B will be required elsewhere.…

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Ask an Artist Listener Questions 10 26:37

2+ y ago26:37

26:37

in our listener questions today Peter and Laura give their view on testing new materials, confidence and self doubt and on self publishing a book of your workBy Laura Boswell and Peter Keegan

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Tom Knowles Jackson 58:23

2+ y ago58:23

58:23

In this episode of Ask an Artist Laura and Peter are talking to Tom Knowles Jackson: Potter, Gallerist, Director of 'The Clay Loft' an open access clay studio maker-space and business consultant. Tom excels at all of these things and this interview is full of fascinating insightsBy Laura Boswell and Peter Keegan

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Ask an Artist Nobody's perfect 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

32:04

We all try to do our best, but sometimes things go wrong. How you deal with mistakes and problems is just as important as the work you produce. Laura and Peter have both had their share of things to deal with: work that has not gone to plan, or deliveries that have gone astray. Whether the issue is artistic or business you still have to deal with i…

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Ask an Artist - Listener Questions 9 20:13

2+ y ago20:13

20:13

In this episode Laura and Peter give their views on a tricky copyright problem, on the value of good book keeping and a splendid idea to combine a life class with a visit to the local pubBy Laura Boswell and Peter Keegan

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Ask an Artist - Residencies and being an Artist in Residence 36:35

2+ y ago36:35

36:35

Many professional artists take on residencies as a way to learn new skills, develop ideas, collaborate with other artists or to create a specific outcome. Laura and Peter have both done this and today's episode looks at their personal experiences and at some of the things you need to consider if you fancy applying for a residency somewhere - or cre…

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Ask an Artist - What about Giclee Prints? 31:22

3y ago31:22

31:22

As a printmaker Laura has quite definite views on giclee prints, but only because they create confusion over what 'print' means. Peter is a painter and though he does not routinely make giclees to sell he has produced some as extra copies of portraits for clients. Whether or not you include them in your artistic business they do create some dilemma…

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Ask an Artist - Using Photography in your work 28:45

3y ago28:45

28:45

This episode is not about photography in itself, but about using photography as the source material. Both Peter and Laura use photography and have arrived at the same point in how they do so. For each of them photography is useful reference but not something to copy. Of course these are opinions rather than rules and need to be interpreted in the c…

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