Drawing Inspiration Podcast
Exploring what it means to be an artist. Join us for thoughtful conversations with creatives at all stages in their career working with various mediums.
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 that led to her first...
97: Wild Inspiration: Exploring the World of Animal Art with Kathryn Hansen
Mike shares a new course coming in the fall and a little ink work. Renowned colored pencil artist Kathryn Hansen then joins Mike to discuss her career. Kathryn’s incredible talent for capturing the spirit and beauty of animals, Kathryn has made a name for...
96: The Unlimited Art of the Limited Palette with Hazel Soan
Mike talks about a subject he rarely draws or paints and then practices some urban sketching. Hazel Soan stops by to talk about her new book “Art of the Limited Palette: A Step-By-Step Practical Watercolour Guide.” Hazel shares her start in finding the time...
95: Painting Hope and Peace: Dr. Marisa Azad’s Vision for the Future of Art and Medicine
Mike launched his first drawing course and brought some blues into his recent pieces. Mike is then joined by Dr. Marisa Azad, who is an infectious diseases orthopedic physician and researcher at the Ottawa Hospital and a gifted fine artist known for her captivating...
94: Painting the Town: Exploring Urban Scenes with Shari Blaukopf
Mike talks about a new app helping with his art and how you can be part of upcoming episode 100. Mike is then joined by Shari Blaukopf, a Montreal-based painter, teacher, author, and art blogger. Shari is a renowned watercolor artist best known for...
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 oil painter, art educator, and...