104: Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi’s Artistic Pilgrimage
Mike returns to the podcast after some time away, prepping for his presentation at Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and his new Etchr Drawing Course. Alena Gastaldi joins the podcast to discuss her journey from architecture in Russia to drawing...
103: Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create
Mike talks about a few upcoming events, some art pieces, and his plans for the summer. No summer homework! The podcast will be back in late August for episode 104. Etchr YouTube video (blog post) Mike @Etchr Studio Wild...
102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson
Mike embraces a new mindset to pull himself out of a slump. He also talks about some recent work and prep for courses and talks. Roseann Hanson joins the podcast to talk about her journey from an early exposure...
101: The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond
Mike speaks to a recent workshop and shares news about upcoming fall events. Marc Taro Holmes joins Mike to share his journey from BFA to concept artist and art direction in the gaming industry. Marc discusses how he got...
100: A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration
Marking a major milestone, Mike revels in the 100th podcast episode by reminiscing over past shows and introducing fresh clips. A special giveaway by Etchr can be found inside the podcast. He graciously shares received audio tributes from fellow...
99: Artful Balance: Mastering Motherhood & Painting with Sarah Mckendry
Mike has had an exciting year developing outside his comfort zone and is nearing the completion of several works. Sarah Mckendry then joins the podcast to discuss her exciting and inspiring art journey. Sarah is a self-taught, internationally recognized...
98: The World of Urban Sketching: Architecture, Art, and Travel with Stephanie Bower
Mike has been busy with the road to 100 episodes but found time to create a cute baby sea turtle painting. Stephanie Bower joins the podcast to talk about her journey into urban sketching. Stephanie reveals the devastating event...
Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior
Mike reflects on his class from Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and upcoming changes. Shelley Prior joins the podcast to talk about her love affair with watercolour. It has led her to develop a highly realistic style, capturing everything from...