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81: The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher

July 11, 2022 Mike 2hrs1min 0 Comments

Mike announces a new partnership with Etchr and talks about the upcoming Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. Mike is then joined by Mesa Schumacher who talks about her career in medical and science illustration. Mike and Mesa discuss her educational background and her ability to find success in creating stunning representations of the natural and…

80: Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws

June 13, 2022 Mike 1h46mins 0 Comments

Mike creates some more watercolor on black paper. He then shares his plan for a solo art retreat. Cassy Draws joins the podcast to share her creative journey from being an early creative to graphic design, Twitch streamer and fine art. She talks about her recent experiences and videos around acrylic painting by sharing her…

79: Using Art to Build Awareness, with Artist and Bird-Nerd Hannah Shand

May 30, 2022 Mike 1h43mins 0 Comments

Mike reflects on a small flood as well as some recent artwork. Hannah Shand then joins the podcast to talk about her journey from fashion design to a becoming successful artist with a focus on rendering birds in ink. Mike and Hannah explore her art, inspiration, tools, and also talk about photography. Hannah drops some…

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78: Creating Art Outdoors: Urban Sketching and Plein Air Painting

May 18, 2022 Mike 42mins 0 Comments

Mike Hendley shares a sketchbook tour on Instagram and talks about some of his entries in his perpetual journal. Mike visits a local tulip festival to create some sketchbook entries outside. Inspired by the outdoor experience, Mike does an overview of his current plein air/urban sketching set-up. He covers everything from where to sit, what…

77: Google Doodles, Route 66 and the Animated Sketchbook Journey with Matthew Cruickshank

May 2, 2022 Mike 1hr8mins 0 Comments

Mike has a productive couple of weeks and is set to appear as a guest on another podcast. Google Art Director Matthew Cruickshank joins the podcast to talk about his latest Google Doodle exploring Route 66. Matthew talks about his early days with Warner Brothers and Disney and how his sketchbook brought him to Google….

76: A Journey from Fine Art to Urban Sketching with Paul Heaston

April 18, 2022 Mike 2h4mins 0 Comments

Mike continues with his entries in his perpetual journal and some other studies with ink and watercolor. Mike also creates an alternative for those interested in supporting him and the podcast. Paul Heaston sits down with Mike to talk about his journey from drawing whales to his MFA and now urban sketching. He talks about…

75: Breathing Life into the Pages of Vintage Books with Craig Williams

April 4, 2022 Mike 1h46mins 0 Comments

Mike talks about his recent perpetual journal entries, an Instagram reel, and celebrates some friends who have reached 100 episodes of their podcast. Mike also talks about his live draws, being kind to yourself, and using social media for your own needs. Mike is then joined by Craig Williams. Craig has an interesting story from…

74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

March 21, 2022 Mike 1h32m 0 Comments

Mike reflects on some recent live draws, discusses reference photos, and is ready for acrylics. Mike is then joined by Lara Call Gastinger to talk about her journey from nature to science and art. She talks about her award-winning botanical work as well as her interactions with her followers via Patreon and live draw events….

73: Pencils, Polygons and Sculpting in 3D with Glen Southern

March 7, 2022 Mike 1h49mins 0 Comments

Mike continues his live draw sessions on Instagram and talks about how to become a guest. Mike is then joined by Glen Southern who has been working in 3D modeling for over 20 years. He shares his journey and then they dive deep into the hardware and software that allows for the magic to happen….

72: Unleashing the Artist with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor

February 21, 2022 Mike 1h14mins 0 Comments

Mike creates a 3D render of his art for a visually impaired friend and continues his live draws. Mike is then joined by artist, poet, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor to talk about her creative journey. They explore her early interest in science and nature and how her career in science led her to unleash…

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81: The Practice and Journey of Art with Artist and Science Illustrator Mesa Schumacher

80: Finding Your Brand and Creative Success Through Twitch, YouTube and Hard Work with Cassy Draws

79: Using Art to Build Awareness, with Artist and Bird-Nerd Hannah Shand

78: Creating Art Outdoors: Urban Sketching and Plein Air Painting

77: Google Doodles, Route 66 and the Animated Sketchbook Journey with Matthew Cruickshank

76: A Journey from Fine Art to Urban Sketching with Paul Heaston

75: Breathing Life into the Pages of Vintage Books with Craig Williams

74: Botanical Art and The Perpetual Journal with Lara Call Gastinger

73: Pencils, Polygons and Sculpting in 3D with Glen Southern

72: Unleashing the Artist with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor

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