Podcast: Drawing Inspiration

85: Exploring Landscapes Around the World with Art ToolKit Founder Maria Coryell-Martin

September 19, 2022 Mike 1hr29mins 0 Comments
Mike reflects on the Wild Wonder 2022 Nature Journal Conference and some art he has been working on. Mike is then joined by Maria Coryell-Martin to talk about her journey and how her job as an expeditionary artist led her to create her own company, Art Toolkit, supplying tools for nature journalers and urban sketchers…
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84: Draw Yourself Calm Using Patterns in Nature with Amy Maricle

September 5, 2022 Mike 1h52mins 0 Comments
Mike reflects on the life changes that can impact a creative and shares some of his recent works. Amy Maricle stops by the podcast to talk about her new book, “Draw Yourself Calm” which taps into those patterns all around us in nature. She shares her journey from art therapist to creativity teacher through blog…
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83: Being Curious, Social Media, and the Joy of Watercolors and Acrylics with Alyssa Doggett

August 8, 2022 Mike 1hr39mins 0 Comments
Mike talks about a few art updates and announces some YouTube videos are coming soon. Mike is then joined by Alyssa Doggett to talk about her creative journey. As an early career artist, Alyssa has found her creative path lined with watercolor, gouache and acrylic. She has leveraged social media to share her artwork which…
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82: From Murals to Miniatures, Supporting Conservation Through Art with Zoe Fitchet

July 25, 2022 Mike 1hr55mins 0 Comments
Mike announces the winner of the Etchr sketchbook giveaway. Mike also has some conference tickets to share. Zoe Fitchet joins the podcast to talk about her journey from being the arty one to designer and then pursuing her dream. She talks about her early works and then they explore her love of animals and how…
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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…
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Cassy Draws Lion artwork and headshot

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…
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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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Sketchbook with a tulip painted sitting on an easel outdoors

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…
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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….
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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…
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