Bench Talk

Jan 22 2024 164 ep. 50 mins 274

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Conversations with artists and creatives to unlock the secrets to creativity, the road to success and breaking down the mental barriers experienced along the way.

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#167 - How I built my art career

This week I sit catch up with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy. We discuss my transition from graffiti writer and graphic designer to full time artist and unpack the tricks I incorporated into my art practise to sustain my career. Find out more about Claire over at artcareeracademy.com

#167 - Finsta

Jan 08 2024 61 mins

This week I catch up with Swedish artist Finsta. We discuss graffiti and illustration through to monumental retrospective museum exhibitions.

#166 - Daniel O'Toole

Oct 22 2023 61 mins

Episode #166 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Daniel O'Toole to discuss his transition from street art to fine art. Daniel opens up about the mental and emotional game of changing his artist name, style, medium and image.

#165 - Evolve your art - ACA part 4

Oct 10 2023 22 mins

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the fourth part of this series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on evolving your art. A subject that many artists find themselves stuck with. Claire and Tom break down techniques and tips on how to evolve your art and continue to build your art career. For more info on ACA head to artca

#164 - Nathalia Suizu

Episode #164 - Tom Sits down with Melbourne based artists Nathalia Suizu. They discuss Nathalia's bold use of colour, mythical narratives and how she was guided towards the arts by taking plant based medicine.

#163 - Scott Marsh

Aug 28 2023 52 mins

Scott Marsh is back for Episode 163. He discusses what he's been up to over the last 3 years having become an Archibald finalist, working on his vaccine injury project and his up and coming exhibition at Oshi gallery in Melbourne.

#162 Jonny Scholes

Aug 14 2023 64 mins

Episode 162 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Tasmanian artist Jonny Scholes. They discuss Jonny's Varied career within the arts, his latest exhibition 'Interpreted' and his role as a co-founder of Vibrance.

#161 - Dave Kinsey

Jul 17 2023 68 mins

#160 - Tom O'Hern

Jun 26 2023 53 mins

Episode 160 features Tasmanian based painter, sculptor and animator Tom O'Hern. He discusses his journey from education straight to full time art and making complex animations from a hospital bed.

#159 - Kit Webster

Jun 12 2023 60 mins