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Ask An Artist

Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd

Professional artists Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and he also teaches in-person and online. Tom is a watercolour artist with a passion for wildlife and conservation and he also teaches in-person and online. Both Tom and Peter treat

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57:59

Ask An Artist - Interview with Sarah Jane Moon

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2025/10/17

In this episode, Peter interviews Artist, Sarah Jane Moon. Sarah Jane is a painter whose work often explores identity, sexuality and community. She’s particularly known for her portraits of queer sitters, work that combines boldness, colour and sensitivity where these works have been exhibited internationally. Her portrait of human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, London, and she is currently chair of the Contemporary British Portrait Painters. Al...

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51:03

Ask An Artist - Licensing Your Work

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2025/10/03

In this episode, Peter and Tom invite Artist Jo Scott back to the podcast, this time, to pick her brains all about the world of art licensing. As often discussed on the podcast, there are many ways to earn an income from your art. Jo Scott, is a brilliant example of an Artist who has a variety of income streams, one of which, is licensing her art work to be used by other companies. In the first part of the episode, Jo explains what licensing is; how it differs to copyright and trademarks; who...

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58:12

Ask An Artist - Interview with Jo Scott

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2025/09/19

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Artist, Jo Scott. As business owners and creators, it is absolutely possible to put all our eggs in one or two baskets - and some Artist do this very successfully. But there is also a lot to be said for having a variety of income streams. The guest in this episode, Jo Scott, is a brilliant example of someone who has a variety of income streams, all under the umbrella of being an Artist. She has carved out a working life for herself, on her own te...

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 29

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2025/09/05

In this episode, Tom and Peter answer some of your questions. Firstly they discuss online selling strategies, followed by doing your own framing and finally, the qualities needed to become a professional Artist. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and...

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57:33

Ask an Artist - The Art of Travel: Interview with...

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2025/08/22

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Mary-Anne Bartlett - brilliant artist, much-loved tutor, and founder of Art Safari. This episode is about all things "art tutoring" and "art holidays"; the ups, the downs, what it really takes to run a successful retreat and how to find your feet if you are thinking of becoming a tutor yourself. Because when you get it right, combining art, great people, inspiring venues, and a sense of adventure is a truly special thing. In the first part of the episo...

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59:25

Ask An Artist - Getting Qualified; What are the options?

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2025/08/08

In this episode, Tom and Peter discuss the different options open to creatives in terms of "getting qualified". With the rise of the internet over the past couple of decades, there has been an increase in the number of certificates, diplomas, courses, workshops and even degrees available - but what does each one entail, which ones are worth their salt and which ones do the art world actually care about? In the first half of the episode, Peter talks about his own experience of going to univers...

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 28

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2025/07/25

In this episode, Tom and Peter answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about taking payments on-the-go, followed by a question about storage solutions and finally, gallery artwork taboos. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Sear...

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59:33

Ask An Artist - 6 Tips for Putting on an Exhibition

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2025/07/11

In this episode Tom and Peter their top tips for putting on a show, imagining that they are planning, promoting and hosting their own solo exhibition. They condense their advice into 6 key things, which are; 1. Planning – it’s all in the planning! 2. Spread the word – marketing the show 3. Find the magic – what makes your show different? 4. Selling – something for everyone 5. &nbs...

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56:15

Ask An Artist - Taking the Plunge: Interview with...

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2025/06/27

In this episode Peter and Tom interview artist, Rodney Kingston. Rodney studied at Wimbledon School of Art and Camberwell College of Art, before embarking on a career as a graphic designer. For the past 10 years or so, Rodney has been painting more and more alongside his employment, before taking the plunge about 12 months ago, to pursue his career as an Artist, full time. In this interview, we ask him what led up to him "taking the plunge", as well as the highs and the lows of th...

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 27

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2025/06/06

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a two-part question from an Artist looking to exhibit for the first time, asking about the pricing of prints and how to create excitement around the work. After the break, there's a question about charging for travel expenses. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to u...

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66:16

Ask An Artist - Interview with Tushar Sabale

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2025/05/23

In this episode Peter and Tom, interview artist, Tushar Sabale. Tushar is a London-based artist who is renowned for his oil paintings and is represented by numerous galleries. He has won numerous awards for his work and as well as painting, he finds time to be an ambassador for the Broadway Arts festival, runs the London plein air painters group and regularly teaches oil painting workshops. In this episode, we hear how he started as an artist and how he manages his artistic output and busines...

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54:15

Ask An Artist - Finding the Balance

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2025/05/09

In this episode, Tom and Peter discuss the somewhat illusive work-life balance; whether it is achievable as a self-employed Artist, how they manage it in their own situations and some tips which might help you to find your own. In the first half of the episode they share their own, somewhat similar, circumstances, particularly in relation to family life, and how these can both dovetail and clash with a creative career. In the second half of the episode, they discuss what they have learnt work...

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64:14

Ask An Artist - Interview with Marc Jackman of...

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2025/04/25

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview Marc Jackman, master chemist and director of Jackman's Art Materials; one of the newest and best manufacturers of artist quality paints, in the UK. Marc started the company in 2019, creating watercolour paints to begin with, followed by gouache and acrylic. In this episode, Marc shares the story of how he got into the industry and answers our questions about what makes "good" paint, why some colours are always more expensive than others and share...

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Ask an Artist - Listener Questions 26

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2025/04/11

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about pricing workshops for community groups, followed by a discussion about stretched canvas vs canvas paper, and finally, who to invite to your private view. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & C...

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59:31

Ask An Artist - How do you juggle it all? Interview...

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2025/03/28

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview one of the busiest artists working today. Hashim Akib is an internationally renowned Artist, represented by several galleries in the UK. He has exhibited with The Royal Society of Marine Artists, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and The New English Art Club. He also writes instructional books, which have been translated into several languages; he teaches here in the UK and abroad, as well as online; he has worked with Daler Rowney to produce teachin...

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52:24

Taking on commissions

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2025/03/14

In this episode Peter and Tom discuss taking on commissions. They discuss the pros and cons of working to someone else's brief, suggest how to go about gaining them and what the process of completing one might look like. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Search Press publishers. For more information about our sponsors, please visit: Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com Jackson’s Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com Search ...

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54:23

Ask An Artist - Planning for 2025

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2025/02/28

Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2025 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year.In this episode Peter and Tom look back to the planning meeting they had this time last year, and discuss what went well, not so well, whether they achieved their goals and if not, why not. Peter and Tom use this reflection to plan what needs to stay, go and be changed as they move into the coming year. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and

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Ask An Artist - Season 7 returns on February 28th

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2025/02/21

Ask An Artist will be back with brand new episodes, every fortnight, from Friday February 28th 2025. There will be the usual chat and topic episodes by Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd, plus interviews with artists and industry experts. Already lined up for this season are Hashim Akib, Rodney Kingston and Marc Jackman, of Jackman's Art Materials. Plus, we need your questions! Email them to us at askanartistpodcast@gmail.com or visit the website, www.askanartistpodcast.com and we will do ou...

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83:25

Ask An Artist - Look back at 2024

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2024/12/20

In this special episode of Ask An Artist, we take a look back at some of the highlights of 2024. In the first part, we feature our planning episode from back in March, then our interview with Tom Croft about judging art competitions and finally, a question about knowing when to go full time..After the break, we feature the episodes on selling strategies, the interview with Laura Boswell and studio spaces. We hope you have enjoyed listening this year, and if you want to listen to any of these ...

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 25

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2024/12/06

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about making ends meet, followed by payment terms when writing an article and finally, what to do if you attend a workshop which turns out not to be that good!If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram.This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co B...

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