Artists in Conversation

In this episode Jessica and Maryann chat with Georgina Hill, an illustrator and artist who they met in a weekly painting class. Georgina talks about her history, her world travels, and her work as an…

In this episode Jessica and Maryann chat with Cora Collins, an Irish artist who they met at an art workshop in France. They talk about Cora's work with Dulux Paint and her childhood growing up above …

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk to Melissa Rabbitt. She's a family photographer in the Boston area. They ask her about wrangling toddlers, finding the perfect light, and where she would love…

This week Jessica and Maryann chat with Paul Beckingham, an award-winning oil painter based in the Boston area. They discuss how he got his start, how he breaks down complex subjects to avoid overwhe…

In this episode Maryann and Jessica are joined by artist Marta Kaemmer. They talk about transitioning between mediums, finding meaning in art, how inspiration can emerge when you're least expecting i…

This is the season finale! Maryann and Jessica talk about composition. It's a key component to a painting and it's often overlooked. Stay until the check-in at the end to hear an update on the global…

In this episode Jessica and Maryann talk about value! What is it? Why is it important? How can learning about value help your paintings? They cover it all. Enjoy!

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In this episode Maryann and Jessica dive into the world of color. It's a huge topic and they break it down - starting with the rainbow and explaining color mixing. They cover a lot and flag some topi…

This episode is all about personality types and what (if anything) this has to do with painting. They dive into zodiac, enneagram, and via character traits. You get to know them better by the end of …

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about inspiration - where they find it and what it feels like when they do! They're both super inspired by the natural world and discover a shared bond over f…

In this episode Maryann and Jessica describe their experiences with social media. The good, the bad, the frustrating! Ultimately they suggest that everyone lead with their own authenticity. Do what y…

This episode is all about fear and how it shows up when we're painting. Jessica and Maryann dive into how common fear is, how to notice it and paint anyway, and tricks to side-step it. They talk abou…

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about abstract art. What is it? Does it have meaning? How do you create it? They try to tackle these big questions and end up asking more questions than they …

In this episode, Maryann and Jessica share their favorite tools. This, of course, leads them all over the place. They talk about fear of painting, easing back into painting after a break, and the pow…

This episode is all about painting from life versus painting from photographs. Maryann and Jessica discuss pros and cons for each and encourage a both/and attitude. Paint something - from life or pho…

In this episode Maryann and Jessica rave about a recent art retreat they attended in southern France. They talk about the overwhelming amount of courses and online content for artists and how to choo…

In this episode Jessica and Maryann talk all about art shows, how to write an artist statement, and how to find shows to enter. They have tips and give examples from their own experiences. They mostl…

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk all about sketchbooks. They cover their avoidance of sketchbooks, their reluctant attempt to get in the habit of using them, and eventually their understandin…

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about how their moods influence them and what they do when they are avoiding painting. They talk about sleep, snacks, and exercise. They have tips for how to …

In this episode Maryann and Jessica talk about how to finish a painting. They talk about the struggle to know when a painting is done. How many unfinished paintings they have that are stuck in the me…