Creative Perspectives Podcast
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHow does creativity shape our lives?
Through interviews with artists, makers, creators and general lovers of life, we will explore how creativity has helped them to carve out a unique and fulfilling life.
This is a great resource for creatives in any field, of any ability, from professional to hobbyist. Ultimately though, this a life affirming podcast that we hope will inspire you to pursue your own ideas and dreams, whatever they may be!
We explore these peoples personal paths to where they are now, the decisions made along the way and how they made them. We delve in to their mindsets, as well as looking into the creative process, how and where ideas are born and how they are executed. The interaction between left and right brain is also a fascinating them that we hope will run through out.
We will also often cover life as an artist or creator, the many forms this takes and the business of making a living as an artist.
All of this and plenty more makes up this "Creative Perspectives" Podcast.
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Episodes
Sophie Green - Grateful Intentions
January 11, 2022 22:05 - 2 hours - 309 MBThis chat with wonderful UK Wildlife Artist, Sophie Green, was always going to be a fun and inspiring one. We kick off talking about our relationship with commissions and slowly finding alignment with ourselves and our artwork. Sophie's journey is a really interesting one and it has clearly taught her some invaluable lessons along the way. One of which being Sophie's more wholistic approach to art and business. Sophie is very strong on writing down aims, goals and intentions and lett...
Detlef Tibax - Gaining Clarity
July 12, 2021 22:45 - 1 hour - 222 MBI am very excited to release my recent chat with Conservationist and Artist, Detlef Tibax. We talk about Detlef's personal journey and his ongoing relationship with nature and art; and how they met and have both grown together to eventually create "Art 4 Conservation" We take a deep dive into finding work, art, life balance. Whether you're full time work or career is art or not, we soon realise that actually all of the struggles, frustrations and joys are all the same. We talk about th...
Amanda Beck - Sketching the Moment
June 28, 2021 10:46 - 1 hour - 245 MBPlease note: Sadly Amanda's September Exhibition has been postponed. Details of other exhibitions can be found on Amanda's site, details below. July Exhibition runs July 6th - 10th I am very excited to share with you yet another fascinating chat with a wonderful artist, Amanda Beck. Amanda's story is one of a true love of painting and sketching from life, with a commitment to capturing the essence and the energy of her subject. Amanda's journey and career with art is very inspiring...
Sketching the Moment
June 28, 2021 10:46 - 1 hour - 245 MBPlease note: Sadly Amanda's September Exhibition has been postponed. Details of other exhibitions can be found on Amanda's site, details below. July Exhibition runs July 6th - 10th I am very excited to share with you yet another fascinating chat with a wonderful artist, Amanda Beck. Amanda's story is one of a true love of painting and sketching from life, with a commitment to capturing the essence and the energy of her subject. Amanda's journey and career with art is very inspiring...
Liron Yaconsky - Creative Commonality
June 01, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 175 MBA real pleasure to chat to Liron in this episode. A passionate and articulate artist, Liron is able to verbalise so many different aspects of being an artist, creativity and in particular watercolour. We kick off with Liron's personal journey with art and his transition to making it his profession, followed by a very free flwoing and organic chat where we talk about all the ups and downs of being an artist, watercolour and the creative process; the joys, the struggles, the triumphs and so,...
Craig Williams - Pursuing your Passion
May 19, 2021 15:35 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode I talk with Craig Williams, a Tasmania based artist who quit his job as an employment coach to pursue a career in art. We begin our chat with a bit of background about Craig and how his education steered him in a different direction from art. Craig then gives us an insight into how he entered the art world through a variety of commissions and inspirations. We then talk about Craig's work at a museum which opened up the doors into the world of wildlife illustration, befo...
Wendy Jenkins - Art as a Therapeutic Practise
May 03, 2021 20:32 - 1 hour - 82 MBIn this episode I talk with Wendy Jenkins; a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner and mother, based in Jersey. We begin the podcast by discussing motherhood and feminism; highlighting that in many ways, we still live in an outdated world. We then move on to talk about how Wendy discovered art again, by embracing art as a part of your life rather than just part of the weekend. Wendy shares with us some of the details of her Therapeutic Arts practice, and describes the focus and content of the ...
Scott Burdick Part Two - Business, Benefits and Balance
April 25, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis is the second half of a two-parter with writer, film maker and artist Scott Burdick. In this episode we talk about the business and benefits of online teaching and how Covid has affected Scott and Susan’s creative careers. We touch on finding the balance between creativity and exploring the fundamentals of technique, before moving on to discuss art lineage and the community as a whole. Scott then goes on to give us some useful tips on large scale painting, before leaving us with an i...
Moaner Lisa Ep 6 - with Martin Aveling
April 05, 2021 18:07 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBIn this final instalment of the Moaner Lisa, Martin and I tackle some of the questions sent in by listeners prior to recording. We tackle some interesting topics; sharing our opinions on the best way to sell your artwork, exposure, and we also give some background into our own artistic influences. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com Instagram/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/ Find Martin at: Instagram...
True Nature
April 03, 2021 19:31 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBFind me at: www.tomshepherdart.com Instagram/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/
Finding your Niche
March 29, 2021 17:02 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode I explore questions around niches – what are they? How do you find one? Are they important? With the help of some challenging questions that I pose at the start, you may find it easier to investigate your motives for choosing a niche. Alongside some gentle introspection, I discuss how marketing can be developed around a niche, and also some of the benefits and pitfalls of committing to one particular style, medium or subject. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com ...
Scott Burdick - Painting Your Passion
March 17, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIn this episode I speak with writer and artist Scott Burdick about a wide range of topics; some that you wouldn’t expect to hear in an art podcast! But as the podcast goes on it becomes clear that these are the topics that Scott addresses heavily throughout his work, both written and painted. We begin with a little insight into Scott’s history, how he became an artist, and the importance of painting your passion. Before we delve into the realms of politics, life experiences, philosophy and...
Moaner Lisa Ep 5 - with Martin Aveling
March 07, 2021 16:58 - 31 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this next instalment of the Moaner Lisa, Martin and I continue to discuss social media. We highlight the importance for encouragement and kindness, then go on to decipher the difference between critiquing and criticism. Following on from this, we tackle one of the questions we were asked surrounding social media content curation, before finally ending with a quick discussion on the power of influencers and ambassadors. Please note: This episode contains the occasional expletive. ...
Income Streams
February 24, 2021 17:29 - 45 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this episode I cover a few of the different methods I use as income streams, whilst highlighting the importance of being flexible to suit your needs, as the artist. I begin by talking through the various ways of selling artwork, both through online avenues, as well as in person. Touching on a couple of alternative options out there, such as Wix ecommerce and social media Support Pledges. I briefly move on to mention the benefits of print selling and licensing out artwork. Following ...
Moaner Lisa Ep 4 - with Martin Aveling
February 13, 2021 13:27 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this mini episode we briefly discuss how the digital media has affected communities before moving on to describing our own digital realities. We then dive headfirst into the three A’s of social media – authenticity, accessibility and addiction. Please note: This episode contains the occasional expletive. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com Instagram/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/ Find Martin a...
Moaner Lisa Ep. 3 - with Martin Aveling
January 31, 2021 16:50 - 8 minutes - 9.92 MBIn this mini-episode we tackle one of the burning questions of the year… is art essential? Please note: this episode contains the occasional expletive. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com Instagram/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/ Find Martin at: Instagram/avelingartworks www.patreon.com/avelingartworks YouTube – AvelingArtworks
Moaner Lisa Ep. 2 - with Martin Aveling
January 31, 2021 16:28 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this short mini-episode we discuss the flip side of commission work, whilst dipping our toes into the topic of ‘should we do work for free?’ and the exposure trap! Please note: this episode contains the occasional expletive. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com Instagram/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/ Find Martin at: Instagram/avelingartworks www.patreon.com/avelingartworks YouTube – AvelingArt...
Moaner Lisa - with Martin Aveling
January 25, 2021 12:06 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this short episode I chat with fellow artist, and friend Martin Aveling. Martin and I recently spent some time chatting about 'all things art' and have entitled this mini-series the 'Moaner Lisa'. This episode focuses primarily on how to deal with creative blocks - what are they? and how do we deal with them? Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com Instagram/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/ Find ...
Re-Invention
January 01, 2021 17:29 - 55 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode I talk about what re-invention means and how it might look to artists and creatives alike. We begin the episode addressing some of the questions that came out of the ‘Instagram’ episode before moving onto re-invention itself. There are many different factors which can be a catalyst to re-inventing yourself (forced changes, circumstance, physical influence – to name a few). I explore a few of these through describing some of my own re-inventions over recent years. ...
Laura Boswell - Artisans and Artists
December 06, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode I talk to Print Maker Laura Boswell. We begin the podcast touching on how Laura first became interested in both Lino cut and Japanese wood block printing, and how a chance catalyst led her to pursuing a career into the arts. We move on to talk about the differences between craft and art, artisan and artist, before looking at the word ‘style’ and its connotations. This leads us into the importance of thinking critically about our own work, to develop as both artists and tea...
Paul Apps - Rolling with Change
November 25, 2020 10:55 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this Episode, I talk with friend and professional artist Paul Apps. Paul describes himself as an impressionist realist, adept at using a wide range of mediums to bring his artwork to life. We touch on Pauls’ use of multimedia at the beginning of the episode, before diving into the evolution of art as a business, and Pauls’ unwavering commitment to his aspirations. He highlights the importance of adaptability and reinvention as a professional artist – ‘as artists we never stop learning’....
In this Episode I run through some of my key methods for using Instagram productively. I delve a little into some of the pitfalls of Instagram; including the numbers trap and the importance of depth over breadth when looking at follower numbers. Following this, I talk about how to use Instagram effectively; addressing questions such as 'Which numbers should I pay attention to?', 'What about the Algorithms?!' and 'What are my intentions for using Instagram?'. I then take a look at ...
Kat Williamson - Art Therapy
November 08, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThe role of creativity and art is a fascinating and important topic, now more than ever! In this episode I chat with artist and recently qualified Art Therapist, Kat Williamson. We touch on Art as Therapy but we go much deeper into the psychology and science of why Art can be so powerful when used as therapy. It’s ability to break down our barriers, bypass our blockages, and connect us more deeply to our feelings, memories, and ultimately ourselves, becomes clearly apparent in this i...
Jake Spicer - Creative Community Part 2
September 01, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 156 MBJake Spicer is not only a fantastic artist, but also I very highly regarded life drawing tutor, successful author and head of Draw, a life drawing studio school in Brighton. And, as you will soon hear, so much more! In part 2 we go deeper into drawing & creativity, the world of life drawing, teaching, book writing and oh, so much more. You could pull out an inspirational quote from any moment of this chat...not to be missed!!:) Find Jake: JakeSpicerArt.co.uk Facebook.com/JakeSpicerAr...
Jake Spicer - Creative Community Part 1
August 06, 2020 23:28 - 1 hour - 168 MBJake Spicer is not only a fantastic artist, but also I very highly regarded life drawing tutor, successful author and head of Draw, a life drawing studio school in Brighton. And, as you will soon hear, so much more! Jake's story alone is a great listen; but sprinkled with wonderful insights into the art world, a humbling approach to business, and the importance of an art community, with the support that it provides on so many levels, make this another excellent episode! Find Jake: Jake...
Tori Ratcliffe - Ultimately Grateful
July 23, 2020 20:40 - 1 hour - 188 MBTori Ratcliffe gives us a transparent, funny and realistic glimpse into her life as a working artist here in the UK. We get a great insight into the ups and downs of this life, as well as finding rhythm and direction throughout a working year, the joys of a studio companion (you'll see!!), finding your way as an artist, the balance between fund raising and making a living, plus a whole lot more! Ultimately this is a story of being grateful for everything past, present and future, on this...
Ali Cavanaugh - Constant Evolution
June 09, 2020 14:17 - 1 hour - 242 MBAli Cavanaugh is an internationally renowned artist who produces breath taking watercolours. Ali has built a wonderful art career with many interesting twists and turns, and her insight into not only life as a working artist, but also into the unique personal journey we go on as creatives, is both inspiring and invaluable. In this episode we discuss, amongst many other things: Ali's Art Career journey and making big decisions Constantly moving forward with your art and career Transi...
Violet Astor - Healing Empowerment
May 05, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 228 MBA fascinating episode where I chat to UK Artist, Violet Astor. Fresh off the back of a wonderful year I talk to violet about taking hold of ideas and making them happen, her career as an artist so far and her business approaches, through to the love of her main medium, charcoal. Two other largely covered topics are Violet's experience with the relatively unknown, and on the whole misunderstood, Lyme disease. The affect on her life but also how it led her to art. This not only gave her f...
Jay Alders - Authentic Flow
April 23, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 233 MBJay gives a very thoughtful and honest glimpse into his life and world as a professional artist. An inspirational and fascinating story, with a unique perspective on life as professional artist, as well as the need to wear many different hats being an artistic one man band, and of course as a father. This is a story of striving for balance in life and art, whilst in pursuit of creative authenticity and freedom! We talk everything from Jay's upbringing and approach to business, through...
Sofiya Shukhova - Balancing Worlds
April 04, 2020 12:05 - 1 hour - 194 MBWhere Wildlife art & conservation meet can be a powerful tool, but also a place that requires a serious balancing act. Sofiya is an equally passionate conservationist and wildlife artist, and is carving out a unique lifestyle. I talk to Sofiya about how many different aspects of life, art and conservationist she is learning to balance. Sofiya tackles many conservation issues that are lesser known, and is out there on the front line directly working with organisations and groups. A lar...
Hash Akib - The Quiet Rebel
March 16, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 179 MBPart 1 of my interview with renowned painter Hash Akib. Widely known for his bold brushstrokes, striking compositions and wonderful use of colour and light, it was a real pleasure to sit down and talk all things art. Don't be fooled by Hash's down to earth and softly spoken demeanour, he is full of passion for art, creativity and painting. He has carved out a unique path driven by his love of art, as well as at many points going with the path less travelled (hence "the quiet rebel") We...
Money & Mistakes
March 13, 2020 17:29 - 18 minutes - 43.4 MBThis is what I have found to be true in my experience. It may not resonate with everyone but I hope it may help some people and shed a little light on these areas. Another short one, taken from the series of advice points I gave to a young artist just starting out. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com instagram.com/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/
Peter Keegan - The Opportune Artist
February 18, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 268 MBI interview painter, Peter Keegan, who's passion for painting, art and community are totally infectious and up lifting. Peter is not only a fantastic painter, but also runs (with wife Kim) the Courtyard Art Studio in Bucks. We talk about Peter's road to where he is now. How he has carved out his path as an artist, from a youngster who clearly had a little something extra to internationally renowned tutor, sought after portrait artist and art school owner. We cover a lot in this episode:...
Helen Victoria - Living Liberte
January 31, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 228 MBAnother super inspiring and very interesting guest. Helen's story is one of commitment, persistence, overcoming adversity and turning a very negative experience into a hugely positive one. Helen has a wonderful attitude of exploration, creativity and remaining open to life's opportunities. For me this has a allowed her to carve out a unique path, that has now lead to Living Liberte. Born out of a previous abusive relationships, Living Liberte is a Social Enterprise that is educating young...
Mental Health & Creativity
January 27, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this episode I talk about my own experiences & struggles with mental health, what my triggers are, how I deal with it and how my painting and my art has had a hugely positive impact on all these things!! I also invite fellow artists, Alicia the DawgPainter & Martin Aveling, to write some words about their own experiences with mental health and the role art has played for them. Both artists give very different, but equally insightful and thought provoking angle on this topic! My co...
Emily Lamb - Part 2 - Trust, Love, Courage
January 18, 2020 11:59 - 1 hour - 150 MBPart 2 of a fantastic inspiring interview with Emily Lamb. We cover loads of topics about life as an artist. In particular Em's more nomadic lifestyle and using art to be of service to the world in some way, as well as: Activism, conservation and what it means to be vegan in this day and age Artistic obsession and pursuits Going beyond technical painting Finding a balance of technical and creative The importance of sketchbooks Moving towards working from sketches more, and ph...
What Should I Paint?
January 16, 2020 17:41 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBMy monthly slot on Welcombe Radio's Saturday morning Art show. A simple question. "What I should I paint?" Not such a simple answer! On this show I talk about the various ways in which we can find inspiration as we move forward with our painting. You can find Welcombe Radio at the link below. Please check it out and show some support on the Facebook Page. The Art Show is 11 - 12 every Saturday morning (UK time) Welcombe Radio Website - listen here Find me at: www.tomshepher...
Mark Hatwood - A Gallery View
January 10, 2020 17:28 - 1 hour - 242 MBGreat to get a very different perspective on the current art market from successful Gallery Owner, Mark Hatwood Mark owns a booming Art Business down in Cornwall, UK, in the form of the Harbour Gallery. As well as other businesses British Contemporary.Art and ArtRehome.com This interview if full of fantastic advice for any artist looking to sell work, especially online and through galleries. In this episode, we cover: Mark's journey to gallery owner and approaches to success Social ...
Andrea Kendall - Spark Your Art
December 30, 2019 10:28 - 1 hour - 209 MBInterview with artist and art marketing expert, Andrea Kendall. Creator of Spark "Your Art". A website and resource to help artists, of all kinds, to get inspired and to tackle the often stressful area of marketing. A very inspiring and hugely informative episode for all artists! Amongst many, many topics we discuss: Finding your voice as an artist Self confidence and feeling your work has value The importance of an art gang Step by step guide to starting out with showing, marketing...
Emily Lamb - Trust, Love, Courage - Part 1
December 18, 2019 16:03 - 1 hour - 180 MBA fascinating & inspiring interview with Emily Lamb. We cover loads of topics about life as an artist. In particular Em's more nomadic lifestyle and using art to be of service to the world in some way, as well as: Finding your path, and getting in alignment wth your true calling. Learning to trust, let go, and surrender. Facing the darker side of life but always coming back to the light, and using art to channel this energy. The allure of Africa, and the role of art in conservati...
Radio Chat with Linzi Morgan
December 09, 2019 21:18 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBIn this short but fun and insightful episode, I chat with Linzi Morgan, creator of Welcombe Radio's Saturday morning Art show (which I host once a month, and this episode is taken from) We talk about the joy of radio and podcasts, some of the creative blockages that we experience, fear of creative failure, how to approach and "turn" to you creative work and the joy of the creative process. This was a spontaneous and unplanned radio chat, but I would love to get Linzi on again sometime as...
Live by the Brush
December 03, 2019 17:35 - 18 minutes - 41.3 MBThis is what I did, and why it worked for me. Might not be for everyone. This one possibly creates more questions than it answers, but that's kind of the point of these i.e. lets get us thinking about right is right for us!! Another short one, taken from the series of advice points I gave to a young artist just starting out. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com instagram.com/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepherd Art facebook.com/TomShepherdArt/...
Maria Brophy - Joyous Clarity
November 28, 2019 14:38 - 1 hour - 171 MBFantastic insight from Art Business Consultant, writer and general inspirer, Maria Brophy, on how to create the life you want, and how to go about making a living as an artist. A fantastic episode for anyone at any stage of their art career, but actually far more than that, a fantastic episode for anyone looking to create and authentic and fulfilling life! Maria as an offers an 11 week E-Coaching Course on the Business of Art - click here to sign up!! You can also find Maria here: We...
Money & Marketing are NOT dirty words!
November 27, 2019 20:21 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBA simple episode where I talk about the necessity of being able to talk about money and marketing, as a full or part time artist. Like all things, with practice it becomes much easier and less "icky". Not only that, I have found that marketing can be fun, creative and very rewarding!!...and is never quite the complex minefield of possibilities it may first seem. Find me at: www.tomshepherdart.com instagram.com/tomshepherdartist www.patreon.com/TomShepherdArt YouTube - TomShepher...
Act like a Professional
October 29, 2019 23:14 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MBThis is more of an art business episode, but equally important to those looking to go full time as it is to those looking part time or a side hustle. In this episode I go a little deeper into the simple, but highly effective idea of acting more professionally, and valuing yourself and your time. This might be a totally obvious "no brainer" to many but I hope there's some useful tips in here and an insight into the fact I am not naturally organised or professional (ha!)...I've had to, an...
Peter Kotka - Confidence from Belief
October 22, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 229 MBWith nearly 40 years as a professional artist, Peter gives an open and honest view into his life. We go through the ups and downs of this reality. How he has carved out a career, and the way he has had to "remake' himself at various points along the way. His painting processes and the constant push for something more than has created previously. The challenges and joys of painting. Dealing with self doubt, fears and our own excuses as blockages to creating. The power of confidence...
Nick Logan - Love the Process
October 08, 2019 15:22 - 46 minutes - 106 MBA Podcast Version of the Art Show on Welcombe Radio. The Art show is on every Saturday Morning 11am - 12 GMT. I host the show once a month..and here it is!! You can listen to Welcombe Community Radio at the website below. It's a wonderful station full of great shows all week long!! Welcombe Radio In this show I chat with local Warwickshire Artist & Tutor, Nick Logan. We discuss the importance of life drawing or just simply learning to observe and create from life. Why it's impor...
Be a Business Owner - A Small Change with Big Results
October 02, 2019 21:37 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MBThis is more of an art business episode, but equally important to those looking to go full time as it is to those looking part time or a side hustle. Useful across all disciplines I would say...a simple but powerful tool! A simple shift in the language you use with yourself, and others, can have an immediate and positive affect on your mindset and your desired results for your business, and art. One of the shorter episodes in which I discuss some of the basic tips & advice I have offered...
Stephen Rew - A Creative Vision
September 23, 2019 16:31 - 1 hour - 238 MBThis is a story of following your heart & a simple vision. I talk all things art and creativity with recently crowned Wildlife Artist of the Year 2019, Stephen Rew. A testament to maybe not knowing the hows, but absolutely knowing the whats & whys! We also go deep into the creative process, birth of ideas as well as the more technical aspects of creating bronze sculpture. All this and a whole lot more. I really hope you find this and interesting, inspiring and informative episode....
Developing a Style - How? What? Why?
September 19, 2019 21:06 - 38 minutes - 88.9 MBA Podcast Version of the Art Show on Welcombe Radio. The Art show is on every Saturday Morning 11am - 12 GMT. I host the show once a month..and here it is!! You can listen to Welcombe Community Radio at the website below. It's a wonderful station full of great shows all week long!! Welcombe Radio In this show we talk on the Topic of 'Style' and how to develop your own. How important is it? How do we do it? Pitfalls and how to overcome them? I get three other artists input and r...