BrushStrokes of Being
Brushstrokes of Being: Art is the Cradle of Our Soul teels the stories of art, artists and has conversations with people in the arts.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 104
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Psychology Of Collecting Art
In episode 64 of Art Talk, I like to ponder on the psychology of collecting art. I am an Art Historian and a portrait artist, trained in drawing and painting life. Portraits are still very much want…
00:16:51 |
Tue 04 Jul 2023
A Conversation With Laura O Hare
In episode 63 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Laura O Hare, director of the VAA (Visual Artists Association).
Laura O’Hare is responsible for leading the artistic and business development…
00:33:00 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
A Conversation With Natalie Rigby
In episode 62 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Natalie Rigby. Natalie is an art historian, curator and broadcaster. She is an inclusion focussed Curator with specialisms in Modern and Contemp…
00:55:35 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Why Colour Theory Is Key?
This is episode 61 of Art Talk. In this episode, I briefly discuss why colour theory is key, and the knowledge of how to use oil paint is one of the first things a painter needs to know.
“It is a…
00:09:57 |
Mon 29 May 2023
A Conversation With Jessica Sheehan
In episode 60 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Jessica Sheehan. Jessica Sheehan is an artist born in Australia, living in London who paints portraits, still life and animals. We discuss art t…
00:57:52 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Art Teaching Or Instant Gratification?
In Episode 56 of Art Talk, I talk about art teaching or instant gratification and the importance of learning the proper skills of representational art. I start by quoting the introduction of an essa…
00:13:26 |
Tue 09 May 2023
A Conversation With Claire Knill
In Episode 58 of Art Talk, I have a conversation with Claire Knill. Claire creates beautiful mobiles that keep you focussed, she also makes beautiful reliefs and uses textiles. Central themes in her…
00:35:27 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Meet Painters Conservator Kristin deGethaldi
In Episode 57 of Art Talk, I meet Painters Conservator Kristin deGethaldi. Kristin deGhetaldi holds a BA in Chemistry, an MA in Art Conservation from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in…
01:31:53 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
Don’t Fall Into The Self-Taught Trap
Episode 56 is dear to my heart. I will discuss why it is so important to Don't Fall Into The Self-Taught Trap. More often than not, I see people writing or hear them saying that they are 'fully self…
00:11:09 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
A Colour Of Splash with Nick Ferguson
A Colour of Splash with Nick Ferguson is a discussion about his art, questions of life, communication and much more. Nicolas and I met at The Other Art Fair, and I was highly interested in how he us…
00:41:25 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
Karen Van Hoey Smith – A Remarkable Interview
Karen Van Hoey Smith - A Remarkable Interview, is the episode of Art Talk where we discuss art, what makes collectors tick and how she helps artists as a mentor.
Karen Van Hoey Smith is an art d…
01:04:26 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Jenny Mørk – Sisterhood & Symbiosis
This is episode 53 and today I have a guest I met at The Other Art Fair in London 2 weeks ago. Jenny Mørk - Sisterhood & Symbiosis, she is an Artist from Norway. She is a painter, poet and musician.…
Tue 28 Mar 2023
An Interview with Ramona Pintea
In Art Talk episode 51 I have an interview with Ramona Pintea, the artist friend who conquered the world with her 'Urban Queen' and 'Wear Your Crown' paintings.
Ramona is an artist who I met in 2…
00:44:17 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
Book Review: Good Art Doesn’t Sell Itself
In Episode 51 of Art Talk, I have a Book Review: Good Art Doesn't Sell Itself. A Book that every artist needs to read and start implementing in the art business.
The brilliance of this book is t…
00:10:41 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
Interview with Joan Marie
Episode 50 of Art Talk is the interview with Joan Marie. Something I wanted to do for a long time. I have a conversation with Joan Marie who is a fabulous craftswoman. We have a conversation about t…
00:33:43 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
Interview with Shirley-Ann O’Neill
In Episode 49 of Art Talk, I have a very exciting interview with Shirley-Ann O’Neill
Shirley-Ann O’Neill is the director and co-founder of the Visual Art Open. This is an international art prize …
00:34:42 |
Tue 28 Feb 2023
The Gaze of a 17th-Century Girl
This episode of Art Talk is a more philosophical and slightly provocative reading of the gaze of a 17th-century girl. The Rijks Museum Amsterdam has the most extensive retrospective of Vermeer in hi…
00:10:52 |
Tue 21 Feb 2023
The Mystery & The Magic In Art
Episode 47 of Art Talk is all about The Mystery & The Magic in Art. By comparing two different methods used, the constructive method and the sight-size method. Where is the mystery and how do we see…
00:09:47 |
Tue 14 Feb 2023
The Power Of Telling Stories With Art
Episode 46 of Art Talk is all about the power of telling stories with art. Stories are a great way to communicate and engage with your audience.
Telling stories is what captivates audiences. Peop…
00:06:29 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
Craftsmanship Is Seen In All Great Art
In episode 45 of Art Talk, I discuss how craftsmanship is seen in all great art.
'The most important thing an artist needs to know is how to see. Da Vinci. Da Vinci's style combined accurate obse…
00:11:01 |
Wed 01 Feb 2023
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