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
49: Exploring a Fantasy World of Charcoal and Graphite with Artist Eric Messinger
Mike shares a story about connections. Eric Messinger then joins the podcast to talk about his incredible charcoal and graphite fantasy art. Eric has a unique style and approach using abstract use of…
48: Urban Sketching, Finding Your People, and The Power of The Fude with Marek Badzynski
Marek Badzynski joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Poland to Canada and architect to urban sketcher. Marek talks about his early days in Europe and how urban sketching saved him from a …
47: Daily Doodles, TikTok, and Patreon with Artist Myriam Tillson
Myriam Tillson makes a return to the podcast to talk about her daily doodle exercise. Mike and Myriam then take a deep dive on a few of her pieces to explore the impact they have had on her as well a…
46: Space Jellyfish, Journaling and the Value of Mentors with Artist Kina Forney
Mike shares a new promo from a friend of the show and also talks about his first newsletter edition involving dinosaurs. Mike is joined by Kina Forney who talks about her creative journey and how a f…
45: Facing Your Demons, Fearing the Pinnacle and Painting Eggs with Sarah Marie Lacy
Mike opens his online shop and talks about a couple of challenges. Mike then welcomes artist and teacher Sarah Marie Lacy to the podcast to talk about her journey from Canada to France and back as a …
44: Dog Stories, Animation and Creating a Positive Impact with Michael Relth
Mike gets close to launching the newsletter and his first shop. He also received some new pencils and a wonderful new tool. Michael Relth then joins the podcast to talk about his journey from art sch…
43: Creating Your Own Brand and Building a Successful Art Business with Jake Parker
Mike spends some time with colored pencils. He then reflects on 2020 and talks about his theme for 2021. Jake Parker joins the podcast to share his creative journey from his early inspiration to anim…
42: Social Media, Finding Your Style and Fraggles with Andy J. Pizza
Mike works on getting ready for the holidays but does have a chance to finish a graphite piece. The wonderful Andy J. Pizza visits the podcast to talk about his journey and the impact of ADHD on beco…
41: Drawing on the Positive After Surviving Cancer with Andrea Ross
Mike gets down to some graphite pieces with the new Pentel Canada Orenz Nero. Mike is then joined by Andrea Ross who talks about her journey from software developer and podcaster before a diagnosis o…
40: Feeding the Soul and Publishing Your Passion Project with Jo Brown
Mike welcomes graphite back in his life and makes some Patreon changes. He also talks about doing some more live draws and has new products to test. Jo Brown then joins the podcast to talk about her …
39: Reflecting on a Successful Inktober 2020
Mike talks about what’s on his reading list and the value of Patreon with some changes to come. Mike then reflects on his Inktober experience and reviews some of the successes and challenges he had a…
38: Exploring the Melody in Painting with Artist Cornelia Hernes
Mike continues his Inktober project and talks about his workflow and a few of the prompts. Mike shares a couple of books and then explores a video to help your coffee house sketching. Cornelia Hernes…
37: Building a Supportive and Creative Online Community with Artist Sarah Burns
Mike begins Inktober and talks about his first four days. He is then joined by artist Sarah Burns from the picturesque highlands of Scotland to talk about her creative journey. Sarah shares her exper…
36: Keeping Your Head Above Water
Mike reflects on the work from a previous guest, LightBox Expo, and the upcoming release Procreate 5X. Mike then explores the controversy around Inktober and how to remain focussed on your ultimate g…
35: Patreon is Live, Inktober Prep and Creative Writing
Mike takes a staycation and was able to finish the grasshopper, begins a butterfly and spots a stoat. He talks about the upcoming LightBox Expo and some work Max Ulichney has released. He then talks …
34: From Graphite to Glass with Artist and Teacher Jill Quinn Babcock
Mike does more work with his pond inspired graphite pieces with a toad, dragonfly and grasshopper. Patreon is around the corner as well as a new video course. Mike is then joined by Jill Quinn Babcoc…
33: Star Trek, Zombies and Procreate with Storyboard and Concept Artist Rob McCallum
Mike finished some more graphite work with a focus on depth and reflection. He then tries some plein air painting on the water without falling overboard. Rob McCallum is back to talk about the impact…
32: Managing Rejection, Finding Creative Projects, and UFOs
Mike reflects on a recent rejection and then looks forward to a couple of creative projects later this year. He talks about his new pencil, holder and sharpener. Mike spends some time exploring some …
31: Turning Marks Into Art Using Graphite and Charcoal with Artist and YouTuber Scott Maier
Mike finishes a commission and does a little urban sketching. He then picks up an etch-a-sketch for the 60th anniversary of the device. Mike is then joined by artist and YouTuber Scott Maier. Scott h…
30: Gifts, Trust and Generosity with Artist Matthew Burrows
Mike receives support for episode 29 and finds focus and challenges in some recent pieces and some new tools. Mike is then joined by Matthew Burrows who talks about his career as an artist, teacher, …