Bench Talk
Welcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career.
I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 201
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
62 - Brad Eastman (Beastman)
This week I catch up with Brad Eastman. We discuss managing his art career from living in Bali, his style development and the tools he works with to create his art.
00:50:16 |
Mon 14 Aug 2017
61 - All Caps
This week I talk with Julien from All Caps in Bali. We discuss what All Caps does for the local art community in Canggu, the Tropica Festival, and the many international artists who continue to visit…
00:27:10 |
Mon 07 Aug 2017
60 - Hannah Alice
This week I catch up with Finland based English illustrator Hannah Alice. We discuss generating clients, working from abroad and her current projects.
00:53:45 |
Mon 31 Jul 2017
59 - Felipe Pantone
This week I sit down with Spanish based artist Felipe Pantone. We discuss his graffiti roots, kinetic art and some of the big projects he's worked on.
00:56:16 |
Sun 23 Jul 2017
58 - Rob Zagula
This week I catch up with American artist, film maker and artists assistant Rob Zagula. Rob is currently one of Shepard Fairey's assistants but has also assisted other well known American artists on …
00:45:29 |
Mon 03 Jul 2017
57 - Edward Woodley (China Heights)
This week I sit down with Edward Woodley from China Heights gallery in Sydney. We discuss the history of the gallery, what they look for in an artist and nurturing art careers. To dine out more about…
01:03:09 |
Mon 26 Jun 2017
56 - Phibs
This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Phibs. Phibs has had a long history with the Sydney and Melbourne graffiti, street art and fine art scenes. I chat to him about the many roles he's playe…
00:58:00 |
Mon 19 Jun 2017
55 - Lousy Ink & Dodgy Paper
This week I sit down with 3 Melbourne based artists who are making environmentally friendly art products. Mike and Oli from Lousy Ink and Roger from Dodgy Paper. They are all making their products ou…
00:54:49 |
Sun 11 Jun 2017
54 - Sage
This week I have a quick chat with Melbourne based graffiti artist Sage.
00:16:00 |
Mon 05 Jun 2017
53 - Silk Roy
This week I catch up with multi disciplinary Melbourne based artist Silk Roy. We discuss his abstract paintings, working as a graphic designer and his up and coming exhibition.
00:57:28 |
Mon 29 May 2017
52 - Marc McKee
This week I catch up with legendary skateboard graphic artist, Marc McKee. Marc got his start designing graphics for World Industries in the early 90s where he he didn't hold back from controversy an…
00:54:07 |
Mon 22 May 2017
51 - Mitch Walder
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mitch Walder. We discuss his up and coming exhibition at Bside gallery and his art career. To see more of Mitch Walders work, find him on Instagram @m…
00:45:00 |
Mon 15 May 2017
50 - Steve Cross
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist, tattoo artist and graffiti writer Steve Cross. We discuss his Perth Roots, working in many different mediums and travel.
01:28:46 |
Mon 08 May 2017
48 - The business of public art with Heesco
This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Heesco to chat about the business of public art. Many artists are being asked to paint public murals and they don't know how to handle the business si…
00:51:00 |
Mon 24 Apr 2017
47 - RUFFMERCY
This week I catch up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q and …
01:13:31 |
Mon 17 Apr 2017
46 - Mic Porter
This week I sit down with Melbourne based painter and sculptor Mic Porter. We talk about his street art roots and his love of sculpture. You can see more if Mic's work in instagram @micporterart
00:33:53 |
Mon 10 Apr 2017
45 - KC Ortiz
This week I catch up with American photo journalist and artist KC Ortiz. We discuss his Chicago roots, his art career and life as a photo journalist. To see more of KC's work find him on instagram @k…
00:51:27 |
Mon 03 Apr 2017
44 - John Kaye
This week I sit down with Gold Coast based artist John Kaye. We discuss painting in isolation, his up and coming exhibition in Sydney and travel. To see more of his art find him on instagram @johnkay…
00:53:33 |
Mon 27 Mar 2017
43 - Talking Exhibitions with Mitch Walder
This week I sit down with artist Mitch Walder to discuss the elements and thought process that goes into putting on an art exhibition. Mitch is working on an exhibition and I have just wrapped one up…
00:55:33 |
Tue 21 Mar 2017
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