Synopsis: James talked about the importance of planning and long term planning in a business practice. He shared his inspiration behind his maps - an homage to the iconic Canadian landscape as well as the culture and people who make up this cou

With Painter Michael Wills (Episode 69)

Mar 4th, 2024 54m 35s

Synopsis: Michael shared his fascinating journey from professional hockey player to artist...the challenge of leaving one love to pursue another and the loss of community. He talked about masculinity and about channeling this as a way to commun

With Painter and Printmaker Susanne Clark (Episode 68)

Mar 4th, 2024 41m 31s

Synopsis: Susanne talked about her recent move back to New Zealand and how it is a challenge getting started on your art practice after a big change and how important it is to find your local art community. She shared how she makes collagraph

With Joanne Poluch of REmarque Consulting (Episode 67)

Feb 23rd, 2024 55m 19s

Synopsis: Joanne shared tips for collectors and art lovers in this episode. She recommended taking your time and doing the research, including meeting the artist before buying what you love. She recommended exploring work by black and Indigenou

With Art and Found creator and Painter Court Senior (Episode 66)

Feb 23rd, 2024 53m 16s

Synopsis: Court talked about her art and how it helped her process the sudden death of her father. We talked about the importance of getting into the right head space to create. She also shared her thoughts about no short cuts....you have to pu

With the Artist Abroad Denise Buisman Pilger (Episode 65)

Feb 23rd, 2024 44m 17s

Synopsis: Expat Denise talked about goodbyes and how important it is to surround yourself with art that captures those happy memories. We talked about times and places left behind and the challenges of moving to a new country; working to unders

With Sculptor Richard Sturgeon (Episode 64)

Feb 18th, 2024 40m 15s

Synopsis: Richard talked about how his work is inspired by relationships - between each other and us and our surroundings. He talked about his transition from wood and clay to steel. We shared a love of mobiles and the tech challenges to make t

With Imagineer James Paterson (Episode 63)

Feb 18th, 2024 51m 43s

Synopsis: James shared his inspiration behind his kinetic, joyful Prayer Machines. He talked the role of God in his journey - moving from teacher to full-time artist. He shared a bit about his process and the role of storytelling in his work..

With Painter Ramona Nordal (Episode 62)

Feb 18th, 2024 41m 43s

Synopsis: Ramona talked about how a Bic pen became her signature "tool". She talked about her interest in opposites - old/new, traditional/unconventional and past/present. Ramona shared her inspirations behind her "famous people" portraits....u

With Painter Steve Fretwell (Episode 61)

Feb 18th, 2024 51m 15s

Synopsis: Steve, a colour blind painter, shared his journey from first picking up a paintbrush during Covid to promoting and selling his art today. How his passion for military history informed his work and why he chose to combine these 2 inter

With Sculptor Floyd Elzinga (Episode 60)

Feb 18th, 2024 49m 42s

Synopsis: Floyd shared how he arrived at metalwork as his paintbrush. He talked about his process and inspirations, specifically the aggressive nature of seeds. He chatted about the challenges of creating installations both in Canada and overse

With Gallery Owner Joan Spence (Episode 59)

Jun 26th, 2023 49m 23s

Synopsis: We talked how Joan got inspired to start her own gallery; a gallery that focused on inclusion vs exclusion and strives to remove barriers to purchasing original fine art. She shared her incredible journey of doing international art f

With Painter Hilary Slater (Episode 58)

Jun 26th, 2023 49m 55s

Synopsis: We talked about her scary experiences while pleinair painting and her love of unusual materials....snowballs settling on her watercolours to make interesting marks; she embraces play and unpredictability in her art. We shared a loved

WIth Art Consultant Joanne Poluch (Episode 57)

Jun 26th, 2023 52m 40s

Synopsis:Kate speaks with Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting. Joanne shared many valuable tips to help artists succeed in their art practice. She works to help them find their voice and to suppress their inner critic. Her artist mentorin

With Minimalist Encaustic Artist Sue McNenly (Episode 23)

Nov 12th, 2021 41m 45s

Synopsis: We had an engaged conversation (sorry about the tech challenges) about how we approach our art practice and the drive to constantly improve our technical skills. Sue has a complete idea in her head before she starts creating - a very

With Painter Corynn Kokolakis (Episode 15)

Jul 10th, 2021 46m 49s

Synopsis: We talked about how motherhood influences Corynn's work and the place of figurative work in art society. She shared her inspirations and how volunteering has helped her build her business knowledge and grown her network.Artist Stat

With Multimedia Artist Caterina Stambolic (Episode 14)

Jul 6th, 2021 39m 38s

Synopsis:We had a lively conversation about creating public installations, the mental health benefits of creating and experiencing art and how collaborations can sometimes be a challenge but can grow your creative inspirations. Also a shout-ou

With Painter Gordon Leverton (Episode 12)

Jun 25th, 2021 51m 9s

Synopsis: A great conversation today about commissions and the power of a connected community - both as an artistic inspiration but also as a powerful support network.About the Artist:Gordon Leverton is a contemporary painter of urban landsc

WIth Painter Cat Tesla (Episode 56)

Jun 17th, 2021 51m 49s

Kate Taylor interviewed Cat Tesla about her transition from being a full time faculty member focusing on genetics to becoming a full-time artist. Cat was generous with her tips and insights of what is needed to make a successful transition. Kat

WIth Sculptor Karin Taylor (Episode 55)

Jun 10th, 2021 46m 4s

Synopsis: We talked about how her location as she moved homes around the world had an influence on her art. How travel enriches the soul and inspires different colour palettes. Chatted about her love of unusual materials including painting on

With Painter Claire Desjardins (Episode 54)

Jun 3rd, 2021 54m 38s

Synopsis:We talked about dogs, the ever-changing inspiration of nature and gardens and how that is reflected in our art. Claire shared her wonderful journey partnering with Anthopologie and creating her own Signature Collection of women's appa

With Art Supply Retailer Jackie Gwartzman (Episode 53)

May 27th, 2021 41m 42s

Synopsis:We talked about the long history of Gwartzman's and how they moved from the drapery to art supply business. Jackie shared how they have pivoted by doing virtual meetings with artists and their weekly Instagram lived demos. Stay tuned

With Painter Andrew Cheddie Sookrah (Episode 10)

May 27th, 2021 38m 43s

Synopsis: Had a wonderful conversation with landscape artist Andrew Cheddie Sookrah. We chatted about the best way to manage a commission to ensure client and artist is happy with the final piece. We talked about the influence of culture and t

With Glass Artist Hannan Fayad (Episode 51)

May 13th, 2021 33m 35s

Synopsis:Hannan gave us a quick tour of her studio and sand blasting equipment as she shared her unique carving process to making her delicate (but apparently not really fragile) sculptures. She shared her love of music and involvement in thre

With Painter Marianne Enhörning (Episode 49)

Apr 29th, 2021 49m 55s

Synopsis:We talked about how Marianne transitioned from architecture to fine art. She shared her struggles in being a "good enough" girl and started painting her life-sized women as a celebration of womanhood. We talked about showing internati