Bench Talk

#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

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

#166 - Daniel O'Toole

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

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 artcareeracademy.com

#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

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

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

#160 - Tom O'Hern

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.

#160 - Tom O’Hern

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

#158 - Carlos Barrios

For episode 158 Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based, El Salvadorian artist Carlos Barrios. They discuss Carlos' art career, galleries and the late great John Olsen.

#157 - Speak your Art - ACA Part 3

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the third part of this three part series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on techniques on how to develop your vocabulary when talking about your art. For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.com

#156 - From vision to masterpiece - ACA pt 2

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the second part of this three part series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on forming a clear vision to achieve your creative goals. For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.com

#155 - Art Career Academy - Part 1

#155 - Discover your artistic identity - ACA pt 1

#154 - Ozzie Wright

#153 - Brendan Kelly

#152 - Dave Court

This episode I sit down with Adelaide based painter and digital artist Dave Court. We discuss his large scale installations, murals and NFTs.

#151 - Matt Gondek

Episode #151. Tom Gerrard catches up with American artist Matt Gondek to discuss establishing yourself as an artist in a new city, his career and the NFT market.

#150 - Rus Kitchin

#149 - Graeme Heckels

#148 - Home Art School

Episode #148 Tom Gerrard discusses his findings after 5 months of searching out online art education resources via youtube and other online platforms.

#147 - Rune Christensen

Episode #147 Tom Gerrard sits down with Danish artist Rune Christensen to discuss his paintings, technique and art career.

#146 - Bilos

Episode #146 - Tom Gerrard sits down with UK based Greek artist Bilos. They discuss Bilos' graffiti, art and digital daydreams.

#145 - Wayne Horse

Tom Gerrard sits down with Amsterdam based German artist Wayne Horse. They discuss painting blindfolded and Wayne's painting and video work.

#144 - French

Episode #144 I catch up with British artist and illustrator French. We discuss the work he's done in the skateboarding industry, working with clients and sleeping on gallery floors across the world.

#143 - Richt

Episode #143 I sit down with Bristol based artists Richt. We discuss his art career, life in Bristol and the role of an artist in the current global situation.

#142 - Scott Marsh

This episode I catch up with Sydney based artist Scott Marsh. We discuss his graffiti roots, his controversial murals and exhibitions on trains.

#141 - Kyle Hughes Odgers

This week I catch up with Perth based artist Kyle Hughes Odgers. We discuss his style, colour palette and painting silos.

#140 - Selina Miles

This week I catch up with Australian film maker Selina Miles. We discuss her career documenting graffiti and street art and her new film 'Martha a Picture Story' which is out now in cinemas.

#139 - Mark Chu

This week I catch up with New York based artist Mark Chu to discuss his multidisciplinary life as an artist. A special thanks to our sponsor ironlak.com for supporting the show.

#138 - Mike Makatron

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mike Makatron. We discuss his time spent living in NYC as a bike messenger, his art career and travels. A special thanks to our sponsor ironlak.com for supporting the show

#137 - Haser

This week I catch up with New Zealand artist Haser. We discuss his art practice and life in London.

#136 - Dmote

This week I catch up with Australian artist Dmote to talk about his graffiti roots in Sydney and his transition to life in New York.

#135 - Mathew Fortrose

This week I catch up with Adelaide based artist Matthew Fortrose. We discuss his graffiti roots and his art practice.

#134 - Shannyn Higgins

This week I catch up with Melbourne based photographer Shannyn Higgins. We discuss her photography career and her current exhibition Duality.

#133 - Doing the Work

This week I catch up with Claire Bradshaw to discuss overcoming creative hurdles in order to get the work done.

#132 - Neryl Walker

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Neryl Walker. We discuss Neryl's career and dividing her time between art and illustration.

#131 - Nicole Reed and James Scullin

This week I catch up with Nicole Reed and James Scullin to discuss their recent trip to North Korea where they documented hotels for their new book titled 'Hotels of North Korea'.

#130 - Paul McNeil

This week I catch up with Byron Bay based artist Paul McNeil. We discuss his roots in design, his art career and the many projects he's done within the surf and music scenes.

#129 - Suzie Blake

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Suzie Blake. We discuss her photography career and her current exhibition at Grau Projekt.

#128 - Mysterious Al

This week I catch up with British artist Mysterious Al to discuss his up an coming exhibition in Collingwood and adjusting to life as a full time artist and Dad.

#127 - Darren Henderson

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist and designer Darren Henderson. We discuss his art career, design career and his experiences with running Autopsy Gallery.

#126 - Nadia Hernandez

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Nadia Hernandez to discuss her Venezuelan roots and how it links with her art.

#125 - D*Face

This week I catch up with British artist D*Face. We discuss his role in the birth of street art, his career and running his gallery Stolen Space.

#124 - Minna Leunig

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Minna Leunig. We discuss her development in art and her link with nature.

#123 - Leans

This week I catch up with Brisbane based artist Leans. We discuss his creative development and turning iPad mockups into real paintings.

#122 - Georgia Hill

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Georgia Hill to find out about the many amazing projects she's worked on over the last year.

#121 - Duet

This week I catch up with Melbourne graffiti writer Duet. We chat about his experiences growing up during the 80s and 90s in Melbourne.