Mike Hendley is a self-taught artist who specializes in pencil and digital drawing. Mike shares his experiences in learning how to draw with those interested in beginning to draw or hoping to refine their techniques. Mike also explores the challenges of being creative and making space for these passionate pursuits in our hectic lives. Grab a pad and pencil or an iPad and follow along with Mike on this artistic journey filled with tips, tricks, interviews, stories and tutorials.
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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.
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Tiff Arment and Julia Skott talk about art and making. They won’t teach you how to turn your creativity into a business. Or how to do anything, really. They just want to talk about doing stuff. Hosted by Tiff Arment and Julia Skott.
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In this conversation, Nathan Terborg discusses his journey as an artist and the importance of family support. He shares how his children find his work cool and how creating with them is a rewarding experience. Nathan also talks about his use of fire and heat in his art, finding beauty in imperfections, and the value of experimentation. He emphasize…
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Finding Beauty in Brokenness with Nathan Terborg
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In this conversation, Nathan Terborg discusses his journey as an artist and the importance of family support. He shares how his children find his work cool and how creating with them is a rewarding experience. Nathan also talks about his use of fire and heat in his art, finding beauty in imperfections, and the value of experimentation. He emphasize…
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EP 134 :: Mokshini on Exiting Your Comfort Zone, Resilience & Pursuing Your Creative Goals
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Mokshini talks about how she landed her dream job and Ralph Laurent and why she left; Avoiding complacency by focusing on growth; How to prepare for your dream job; Overcoming art blocks; + Using art to brighten up someone’s day. Video version: https://youtu.be/SSn20Bk9q8E Access all links at www.etchrlab.com/mokshini…
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Anna Gibbs discusses her journey as an artist, including her upbringing in a creative household, her academic pursuits, and her eventual gravitation towards art. She delves into the balance between her artistic inclinations and her academic interests, leading her to study philosophy, politics, and economics at university while nurturing her passion…
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Golden Visions: Anna Gibbs on Nature and Gold Leaf Artistry
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Anna Gibbs discusses her journey as an artist, including her upbringing in a creative household, her academic pursuits, and her eventual gravitation towards art. She delves into the balance between her artistic inclinations and her academic interests, leading her to study philosophy, politics, and economics at university while nurturing her passion…
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107: One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration, and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist, and Professor
Today, we're joined by the incredibly talented Ryan Claytor, a master in the realms of comics, illustration, and design. With a career spanning over two decades, Ryan brings a unique blend of storytelling and artistic skill to the table. In this episode, we'll dive into his latest endeavor, 'One Bite at a Time,' an extraordinary Kickstarter book th…
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One Bite at a Time: 20 Years of Comics, Illustration and Design with Ryan Claytor, Cartoonist and Professor
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Today, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Ryan Claytor, a master in the realms of comics, illustration, and design. With a career spanning over two decades, Ryan brings a unique blend of storytelling and artistic skill to the table. In this episode, we’ll dive into his latest endeavor, ‘One Bite at a Time,’ an extraordinary Kickstarter book th…
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EP 133 :: Giuseppe Castellano on Illustration, AI in Art and Gritt
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Giuseppe Castellano talks about how he became an Art Director for Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster; How he built a successful online art school from the ground up; What is illustration (and how it differs from Fine Art); The secret to starting something (and sticking with it) + Is AI a threat to artists? Video version: https://youtu.be/iRe…
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In this episode of Drawing Inspiration, I sit down with the talented Dylan Sara, whose passion for portraiture breathes new life into the art form. We delve into his artistic roots, tracing back to childhood drawings at the kitchen table, and follow his journey through the challenges of architecture school to his inspiring travels in Europe. Dylan'…
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Drawn Together, Natural Pigments and the Many Faces of Dylan Sara
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In this episode of Drawing Inspiration, I sit down with the talented Dylan Sara, whose passion for portraiture breathes new life into the art form. We delve into his artistic roots, tracing back to childhood drawings at the kitchen table, and follow his journey through the challenges of architecture school to his inspiring travels in Europe. Dylan’…
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EP 132 :: Steve Mitchell (The Mind of Watercolor) & How to Learn Watercolour
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Steve Mitchell (AKA The Mind of Watercolor) is back to tell us why he loves watercolour; what mediums are great to complement it; why you should learn from content that is more advanced than your current level; the best way to learn how to use watercolour; and his upcoming Landscape painting course! Video version: https://youtu.be/TQJVQ1yZA9Q Acces…
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Mike reflects on his class from Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and upcoming changes. Shelley Prior joins the podcast to talk about her love affair with watercolour. It has led her to develop a highly realistic style, capturing everything from birds and wildlife to portraits, still life, and breathtaking landscapes. But that's not all; she is also an a…
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Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior
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Mike reflects on his class from Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and upcoming changes. Shelley Prior joins the podcast to talk about her love affair with watercolour. It has led her to develop a highly realistic style, capturing everything from birds and wildlife to portraits, still life, and breathtaking landscapes. But that's not all; she is also an a…
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Mike returns to the podcast after some time away, prepping for his presentation at Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and his new Etchr Drawing Course. Alena Gastaldi joins the podcast to discuss her journey from architecture in Russia to drawing and urban sketching worldwide. Her homework is something that will most certainly challenge you. Wild Wonder C…
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Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi's Artistic Pilgrimage
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Mike returns to the podcast after some time away, prepping for his presentation at Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and his new Etchr Drawing Course. Alena Gastaldi joins the podcast to discuss her journey from architecture in Russia to drawing and urban sketching worldwide. Her homework is something that will most certainly challenge you. Wild Wonder C…
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EP 131 :: From Hobbyist to Master with Johannes Vloothuis
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Join Johannes Vloothuis and learn how he became a master artist after starting painting by numbers at the age of 35; the main secrets to making great art; how the painting size influences the execution style, why nature is not a good reference and why you should paint what you know and not what you see! This interview is very special, so please wat…
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EP 130 :: Pedro Loureiro & The Road to Becoming an Art Teacher
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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 ww…
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EP 129 :: Anna Korteweg on How Art Shapes Human Connection
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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 lemon…
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Mike talks about a few upcoming events, some art pieces, and his plans for the summer. No summer homework! The podcast will be back in late August for episode 104. Etchr YouTube video (blog post) Mike @Etchr Studio Wild Wonder 2023 YouTube Channel (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Horses Water Lily Max Packs Oil set The holder in the show art is a small piec…
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Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create
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Mike talks about a few upcoming events, a few pieces. and his plans for the summer. No summer homework! The podcast will be back late August for episode 104. Etchr YouTube video (blog post) Mike @Etchr Studio Wild Wonder 2023 YouTube Channel (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Horses Water Lily Max Packs Oil set The palette I used in the show image (Stablo) ==…
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EP 128 :: Mike Hendley on Becoming a Better Artist
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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.By Etchr Lab
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102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson
Mike embraces a new mindset to pull himself out of a slump. He also talks about some recent work and prep for courses and talks. Roseann Hanson joins the podcast to talk about her journey from an early exposure to nature and art to writing and science. She talks about the various cliffs she has encountered and her mindset in moving through life is …
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Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson
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Mike embraces a new mindset to pull himself out of a slump. He also talks about some recent work and prep for courses and talks. Roseann Hanson joins the podcast to discuss her journey from early exposure to nature and art to writing and science. She talks about the various cliffs she has encountered, and we can all learn from her mindset in moving…
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EP 127 :: Mark Brewer & the Building Blocks of Art Learning
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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).…
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Mike speaks to a recent workshop and shares news about upcoming fall events. Marc Taro Holmes joins Mike to share his journey from BFA to concept artist and art direction in the gaming industry. Marc discusses how he got into urban sketching, direct watercolor, and his annual challenges. He also talks about his exploration of oils and maybe a new p…
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The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond
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Mike speaks to a recent workshop and shares news about upcoming fall events. Marc Taro Holmes joins Mike to share his journey from BFA to concept artist and art direction in the gaming industry. Marc discusses how he got into urban sketching, direct watercolor, and his annual challenges. He also talks about his exploration of oils and maybe a new p…
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Marking a major milestone, Mike revels in the 100th podcast episode by reminiscing over past shows and introducing fresh clips. A special giveaway by Etchr can be found inside the podcast. He graciously shares received audio tributes from fellow creatives, a testament to the podcast's impact. As he reflects on the rich tapestry woven over four year…
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A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration
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Marking a major milestone, Mike revels in the 100th podcast episode by reminiscing over past shows and introducing fresh clips. A special giveaway by Etchr can be found inside the podcast. He graciously shares received audio tributes from fellow creatives, a testament to the podcast’s impact. As he reflects on the rich tapestry woven over four year…
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Mike has had an exciting year developing outside his comfort zone and is nearing the completion of several works. Sarah Mckendry then joins the podcast to discuss her exciting and inspiring art journey. Sarah is a self-taught, internationally recognized oil painter, art educator, and published author who has dedicated 14 years to her craft. Despite…
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Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry
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Mike has had an exciting year developing outside his comfort zone and is nearing the completion of several works. Sarah Mckendry then joins the podcast to discuss her exciting and inspiring art journey. Sarah is a self-taught, internationally recognized oil painter, art educator, and published author who has dedicated 14 years to her craft. Despite…
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Mike has been busy with the road to 100 episodes but found time to create a cute baby sea turtle painting. Stephanie Bower joins the podcast to talk about her journey into urban sketching. Stephanie reveals the devastating event that led to her first travel sketch experience. Of course, they talk about tools, supplies, and her process. Mike and Ste…
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The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower
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Mike has been busy with the road to 100 episodes but found time to create a cute baby sea turtle painting. Stephanie Bower joins the podcast to talk about her journey into urban sketching. Stephanie reveals the devastating event that led to her first travel sketch experience. Of course, they talk about tools, supplies, and her process. Mike and Ste…
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Mike shares a new course coming in the fall and a little ink work. Renowned colored pencil artist Kathryn Hansen then joins Mike to discuss her career. Kathryn's incredible talent for capturing the spirit and beauty of animals, Kathryn has made a name for herself in the art world. Kathryn takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the world of animals …
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Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen
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Mike shares a new course coming in the fall and a little ink work. Renowned colored pencil artist Kathryn Hansen then joins Mike to talk about her career. Kathryn's incredible talent for capturing the spirit and beauty of animals, Kathryn has made a name for herself in the art world. Kathryn takes us on a mesmerizing journey into the world of anima…
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Mike talks about a subject he rarely draws or paints and then practices some urban sketching. Hazel Soan stops by to talk about her new book “Art of the Limited Palette: A Step-By-Step Practical Watercolour Guide.” Hazel shares her start in finding the time and light to create. She shares her passion and knowledge of watercolor, speaking to warm an…
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The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan
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Mike talks about a subject he rarely draws or paints and then practices some urban sketching. Hazel Soan stops by to discuss her new book “Art of the Limited Palette: A Step-By-Step Practical Watercolour Guide.” Hazel shares her start in finding the time and light to create. She shares her passion and knowledge of watercolor, speaking to warm and c…
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EP 126 :: CassyDraws & Learning to Love Acrylics
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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…
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EP 125 :: Susan Hensel & The Thought Process Behind Art
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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 …
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Mike launched his first drawing course and brought some blues into his recent pieces. Mike is then joined by Dr. Marisa Azad, who is an infectious diseases orthopedic physician and researcher at the Ottawa Hospital and a gifted fine artist known for her captivating digital oil paintings. From her early beginnings to her inspiring transition to digi…
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Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad's Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine
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Mike launched his first drawing course and brought some blues into his recent pieces. Mike is then joined by Dr. Marisa Azad, who is an infectious diseases orthopedic physician and researcher at the Ottawa Hospital and a gifted fine artist known for her captivating digital oil paintings. Dr. Azad's work explores the intersection of art, science, an…
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Mike talks about a new app helping with his art and how you can be part of upcoming episode 100. Mike is then joined by Shari Blaukopf, a Montreal-based painter, teacher, author, and art blogger. Shari is a renowned watercolor artist best known for her urban scenes. Her unique approach to watercolor painting and sketching has earned her a spot as a…
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Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf
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Mike talks about a new app helping with his art and how you can be part of upcoming episode 100. Mike is joined by Shari Blaukopf, a Montreal-based painter, teacher, author, and art blogger. Shari is a renowned watercolor artist best known for her urban scenes. Her unique approach to watercolor painting and sketching has earned her a spot as a corr…
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Mike begins 10 YouTube videos in 10 weeks and discusses recent pieces. Artist and fellow Pentel Canada Ambassador Melissa Cormier joins the show to discuss her journey from printmaking to her graphite abstract work inspired by natural textures. They talk about her tools, process, and education. They also talk about travel, movies, and earwigs that …
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Textures of the Natural World: An Interview with Artist Melissa Cormier
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Mike begins 10 YouTube videos in 10 weeks and discusses recent pieces. Artist and fellow Pentel Canada Ambassador Melissa Cormier joins the show to discuss her journey from printmaking to her graphite abstract work inspired by natural textures. They talk about her tools, process, and education. They also talk about travel, movies, and earwigs that …
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Mike talks about his theme for 2023 and how it will impact all areas of his art. Miriam Schulman then joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Wall Street to creating fantastic art and teaching others how to create a successful art business. They talk about being creative, podcasting, and her new book, Artpreneur, which serves as a handbook fo…
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Becoming an Artpreneur with Artist, Author, and Art Business Coach Miriam Schulman
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Mike talks about his theme for 2023 and how it will impact all areas of his art. Miriam Schulman then joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Wall Street to creating fantastic art and teaching others how to create a successful art business. They talk about being creative, podcasting, and her new book, Artpreneur, which serves as a handbook fo…
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EP :: 124 The Curious Case of Creating Art with David Drebin
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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 name…
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91: The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting
Mike reflects on 2022 and highlights some of collaborations in addition to Patron supporters and listeners just like you. Jared Cullum joins the podcast to talk about his journey from graphic design to getting back to basics with drawing and then discovering watercolor. He talks about how his art has evolved based on a love of cartoons to watercolo…
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The Art of Storytelling with Jared Cullum: Comics, Writing, Watercolor, and Plein Air Painting
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Mike reflects on 2022 and highlights some of collaborations in addition to Patron supporters and listeners just like you. Jared Cullum joins the podcast to talk about his journey from graphic design to getting back to basics with drawing and then discovering watercolor. He talks about how his art has evolved based on a love of cartoons to watercolo…
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EP123 :: Francesco Savi & The Mystical World of Art
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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 etch…
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