Drawing Inspiration
Join self-taught artist Mike Hendley who shares his ongoing experiences in learning how to draw and paint with those interested in exploring art at any age. Mike also talks about the challenges of being creative, making space for these passionate pursuits in our hectic lives and beginning the artist journey late in life. Grab a pad and pencil or an iPad and follow along with Mike on his journey to become a better artist through tips, tricks, interviews, and stories.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
69: Building Your Creative Brand with Cole LaBounty McNair
Mike reflects on 2021 and the success of the podcast. He also touches on some recent watercolor and colored pencil pieces. Cole LaBounty McNair then joins the podcast to talk about his journey in art…
68: Taming Inner Demons with Pencils and Magic with Marta Witkiewicz
Mike talks about a recent course, some new pieces in his online store as well as revealing his 2022 theme. Mike is then joined by Marta Witkiewicz who talks about her journey from the forests and mea…
67: For the Love of Watercolor and Observation with Ian de Hoog
Mike talks about a change to Patreon, some new artwork, and setting your theme for 2022. Mike is then joined by artist and educator Ian de Hoog who shares his creative journey that involves music and…
66: Rediscovering Creative Identity Through Fine Art with Stephanie Darlene Greenwald
Mike brings some snow and talks about Nomad Sculpt for iPadOS. Stephanie Darlene Greenwald joins the podcast to talk about how she recently rediscovered her art again after spending two decades as a …
65: Character Design, Caricature, and Embracing a Creative Mindset with Stephen Silver
Mike talks about his recent mushroom ink piece and shares a view into his pencil case. Mike is then joined by Stephen Silver to talk about the creative journey that has allowed him to work at Disney,…
64: Reflections, Creating with Mushroom Ink, and Social Media
Mike takes an episode to reflect on being a creative over the last couple of months. He explores some of the challenges we experience and considers how to build a recipe for recovery for your creativ…
63: Exploring Curiosity and Nature Journaling with Bethan Burton
Mike talks about a very special crossover episode of this podcast. He also talks about Inktober and an NFT drop. Bethan Burton, artist and host of the “Journaling with Nature” joins the show to talk …
62: Scientific Illustration, Flying Trilobites and Social Media with Glendon Mellow
Mike talks about some recent work, podcast starter packs, and Inktober plans. Artist and writer Glendon Mellow joins the podcast to talk about scientific illustration also know as #sciart. He talks a…
61: Connections, Embracing Challenges, and Enjoying the Present with Gayle Kabaker
Mike completes another page in his nature journal, visits a local historic site and talks about prompts like #sciartseptember and Inktober. Artist and teacher Gayle Kabaker joins the podcast to talk …
60: Connecting with Friends and Finding a New Creative Path with Artist Alvin Chong
Mike prepares some starter packs for those interested in a list of curated episodes around certain topics. He also shares a strategy in how to share your work. Alvin Chong joins the podcast to talk a…
59: Turning a Passion into a Tool for Change with Wildlife Artist Sophie Green
Mike gets a little too close to a possessed 1936 Dodge and draws some more insects. Wildlife artist Sophie Green joins the podcast to talk about her creative journey from teacher to an accomplished a…
58: Discovering Something Special with Nature Journaling
Mike has had some recent success in exploring nature journaling. He shares his tools, techniques, and some tips along the way. He also talks about some of his recent nature illustration pieces.
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57: Cars, Coconuts, and Letting Go of Perfection with France Van Stone
Mike continues his work with watercolor by painting a tractor and some bees and then he draws some rocks. France Van Stone then joins the podcast to share her creative journey. France has been able t…
56: Birds, Bunnies, and Cars, Oh My! It’s Time for Creative Check-in
Mike reflects on the last few interviews and the year to date. He talks about his recent foray into watercolor with more detail around some recent pieces as well as his toolkit. It’s also time for a …
55: Creating Fantasy Landscapes Through Observation and Ink with Sam Gillett
Mike works with a new online drawing tool and plays with watercolor, again :-) Sam Gillett then joins the podcast as an early-career artist to share his journey so far. Sam has been drawing for some …
54: Chasing Your Dreams, Animal Crackers, and Painting Every Day with Scott Sava
Mike talks about an online collaborative tool for digital art as well as a couple of graphite pieces. Scott Christian Sava joins the podcast to talk about his journey and fulfilling his dream to work…
53: Draw Your World with Samantha Dion Baker
Mike talks about some his recent works and morel mushrooms. Samantha Dion Baker then joins the podcast to talk about her evolving art practice from graphic design to illustration and author. She shar…
52: Color Versus Line and Demystifying Oil Painting with Kimberly Brooks
Mike talks about some colored pencil pieces and future plans. Artist and author Kimberly Brooks joins the podcast to talk about her journey and her new book, “The New Oil Painting”. They talk about h…
51: Art Education, Creating Pigments and the Clubhouse App with Sunaina Buckshey
Mike follows up on some UFOs and shares some thoughts on his current art pieces. Mike is then joined by artist Sunaina Buckshey to talk about her creative journey. As a recent graduate of the London …
50: Combining Digital Visual Journalism and Activism with Cartoonist Liza Donnelly
Liza Donnelly joins Mike on this episode to talk about her creative journey in becoming a cartoonist for the New Yorker, Medium, Cosmopolitan, and so many other publications. She talks about her mind…