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Talking to Artists

Kate Taylor Art

Talking to Artists is a weekly casual conversation where artists share their inspirations, process, challenges and business ideas to give art lovers and aspiring artists a peek behind the curtain. Your host is Kate Taylor, a full-time Canadian abstract painter, marketing entrepreneur and current Chair of the Artists’ Network – a not-for-profit committed to supporting visual artists in their business practice. Conversations are meant to capture the feeling of sitting around your kitchen table,

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00:53:59

With Painter James Fowler (Episode 70)

Talking to Artists ·

2024/03/05

Synopsis: James talked about the importance of planning and long term planning in a business practice. He shared his inspiration behind his maps - an homage to the iconic Canadian landscape as well as the culture and people who make up this country. He shared the strategy behind creating hand embellished prints and the ability to make art more accessible to more people. We laughed as we talked about his rapid rise to TikTok stardom. We ran out of time so....will do part 2 in a few months!About the

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00:54:35

With Painter Michael Wills (Episode 69)

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2024/03/04

Synopsis: Michael shared his fascinating journey from professional hockey player to artist...the challenge of leaving one love to pursue another and the loss of community. He talked about masculinity and about channeling this as a way to communicate feelings and emotions. He creates dynamic, bold and energetic paintings that capture these emotions perfectly. Artist Statement/About the Artist: Born just outside of Toronto, Ontario, like many young Canadians, Michael Wills grew up with a hockey stick

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00:41:31

With Painter and Printmaker Susanne Clark (Episode 68)

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2024/03/04

Synopsis: Susanne talked about her recent move back to New Zealand and how it is a challenge getting started on your art practice after a big change and how important it is to find your local art community. She shared how she makes collagraph handprints and how she created an online course to share this unique form of printmaking to others. I am looking forward to seeing how her art changes with the different scenery! Artist Statement: "I'm an artist who loves to paint, create Collagraph

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00:55:19

With Joanne Poluch of REmarque Consulting (Episode 67)

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2024/02/23

Synopsis: Joanne shared tips for collectors and art lovers in this episode. She recommended taking your time and doing the research, including meeting the artist before buying what you love. She recommended exploring work by black and Indigenous artists and the trend towards calming art. She talked about the trend of corporations to sell vs buy art and the huge trend towards buying art online.Artist Statement: Quality original art speaks volumes. Whether it is inside your home, business, or

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00:53:16

With Art and Found creator and Painter Court Senior...

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2024/02/23

Synopsis: Court talked about her art and how it helped her process the sudden death of her father. We talked about the importance of getting into the right head space to create. She also shared her thoughts about no short cuts....you have to put the hard work into social media and the business of art to be successful. We chatted about Art and Found Day (Mar 12) - its inspiration and impact. About the Artist: "I am a self-taught abstract artist located in Toronto, Canada. After experiencing a

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00:44:17

With the Artist Abroad Denise Buisman Pilger (Episode...

Talking to Artists ·

2024/02/23

Synopsis: Expat Denise talked about goodbyes and how important it is to surround yourself with art that captures those happy memories. We talked about times and places left behind and the challenges of moving to a new country; working to understand the cultural rules and language. We talked about using images that are not from your own culture and how this can be used to celebrate our connection to all people. Denise has just been asked to participate in an online show to combat Asian hate - check

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00:40:15

With Sculptor Richard Sturgeon (Episode 64)

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2024/02/18

Synopsis: Richard talked about how his work is inspired by relationships - between each other and us and our surroundings. He talked about his transition from wood and clay to steel. We shared a love of mobiles and the tech challenges to make them work. We discussed the importance of having a business plan - understanding the operations of a business and the nurturing of collectors. About the Artist: Richard Sturgeon creates interpretive abstract and landscape sculpture, influenced by contrasts

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00:51:43

With Imagineer James Paterson (Episode 63)

Talking to Artists ·

2024/02/18

Synopsis: James shared his inspiration behind his kinetic, joyful Prayer Machines. He talked the role of God in his journey - moving from teacher to full-time artist. He shared a bit about his process and the role of storytelling in his work. . Artist Statement: “When you see these objects I’ve created, I hope you open your eyes wider, you compel your heart to listen more closely and you entice your mind to wander with intuition as its guide to a place where there is a joy that confounds and a

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00:41:43

With Painter Ramona Nordal (Episode 62)

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2024/02/18

Synopsis: Ramona talked about how a Bic pen became her signature "tool". She talked about her interest in opposites - old/new, traditional/unconventional and past/present. Ramona shared her inspirations behind her "famous people" portraits....understanding their thoughts and beliefs before they were famous. We talked about hard lessons and how this can often lead to a breakthrough. About the Artist: Ramona tries to push the boundaries of traditional figurative/portrait painting

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00:51:15

With Painter Steve Fretwell (Episode 61)

Talking to Artists ·

2024/02/18

Synopsis: Steve, a colour blind painter, shared his journey from first picking up a paintbrush during Covid to promoting and selling his art today. How his passion for military history informed his work and why he chose to combine these 2 interests. As a consultant, Steve shared his insights on the use of LinkedIn to promote his work. About the Artist: Steve began painting on July 1st, 2019 and has had no formal ART training. His first paintings were a series of 50 “Military Portraits”

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00:49:42

With Sculptor Floyd Elzinga (Episode 60)

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2024/02/18

Synopsis: Floyd shared how he arrived at metalwork as his paintbrush. He talked about his process and inspirations, specifically the aggressive nature of seeds. He chatted about the challenges of creating installations both in Canada and overseas in Vietnam and how proud he is that his work welcomes visitors to Canada at the US border. Stay tuned to see what he is planning next. Artist Statement: Rotten stumps, broken branches, invasive species, ravaged trees as well as polar opposites and

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00:49:23

With Gallery Owner Joan Spence (Episode 59)

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2023/06/26

Synopsis: We talked how Joan got inspired to start her own gallery; a gallery that focused on inclusion vs exclusion and strives to remove barriers to purchasing original fine art. She shared her incredible journey of doing international art fairs and online auctions to expose Canadian artist to a broader world. About the Gallery: Affordable original modern and contemporary art. Spence Gallery has a carefully curated collection of original, powerful and inspiring work from over 30 emerging,

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00:49:55

With Painter Hilary Slater (Episode 58)

Talking to Artists ·

2023/06/26

Synopsis: We talked about her scary experiences while pleinair painting and her love of unusual materials....snowballs settling on her watercolours to make interesting marks; she embraces play and unpredictability in her art. We shared a loved of vibrant colour and our Canadian influences of the Group of Seven. Hilary shared her recent initiative highlighting the issue of water conservation in her Tiny Township. About the Artist: Hilary paints landscapes of the Canadian wilderness, from Ontario to

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00:52:40

WIth Art Consultant Joanne Poluch (Episode 57)

Talking to Artists ·

2023/06/26

Synopsis: Kate speaks with Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting. Joanne shared many valuable tips to help artists succeed in their art practice. She works to help them find their voice and to suppress their inner critic. Her artist mentoring program supports the growth of their work as well as their business. About Remarque: All artists want their work to be appreciated and valued. They want their work to gain exposure and ultimately, sell their work in the best possible fashion.Art mentorship

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00:51:49

WIth Painter Cat Tesla (Episode 56)

Talking to Artists ·

2021/06/17

Kate Taylor interviewed Cat Tesla about her transition from being a full time faculty member focusing on genetics to becoming a full-time artist. Cat was generous with her tips and insights of what is needed to make a successful transition. Kate also asked Cat about her collaboration with artist Lisa Ridgers during the pandemic , @lisaridgers_artist. She asked Cat about the entire process, challenges and final outcome of their collaboration. · Instagram · Facebook · Website

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00:46:04

WIth Sculptor Karin Taylor (Episode 55)

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2021/06/10

Synopsis: We talked about how her location as she moved homes around the world had an influence on her art. How travel enriches the soul and inspires different colour palettes. Chatted about her love of unusual materials including painting on feathers and using cellulose to sculpt. About the Artist: Where wildlife art meets west coast lifestyle. Karin prefers to work with unusual canvases and materials. Her choice of 'canvas' has ranged from huge boulders to wild turkey feathers to canvas

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00:54:38

With Painter Claire Desjardins (Episode 54)

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2021/06/03

Synopsis: We talked about dogs, the ever-changing inspiration of nature and gardens and how that is reflected in our art. Claire shared her wonderful journey partnering with Anthopologie and creating her own Signature Collection of women's apparel through Wearables. She is a strong advocate for artists finding a way to create revenue from their art beyond art sales in a way that is authentic and true to themselves. About the Artist: Claire Desjardins (b., Montreal) is an award-winning Canadian

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00:41:42

With Art Supply Retailer Jackie Gwartzman (Episode 53)

Talking to Artists ·

2021/05/27

Synopsis: We talked about the long history of Gwartzman's and how they moved from the drapery to art supply business. Jackie shared how they have pivoted by doing virtual meetings with artists and their weekly Instagram lived demos. Stay tuned to see what new and exciting products they are introducing over the next few months! About: In the 1960’s Spadina and College was the place for artist to live and work, crammed with studios at every block. At the time Gwartzman’s was a Discount Drapery and

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00:33:35

With Glass Artist Hannan Fayad (Episode 51)

Talking to Artists ·

2021/05/13

Synopsis: Hannan gave us a quick tour of her studio and sand blasting equipment as she shared her unique carving process to making her delicate (but apparently not really fragile) sculptures. She shared her love of music and involvement in three music projects that have kept her busy and creatively energized during Covid. And, of course, we bonded over mica!! About the Artist: Hannan Fayad is a glass artist working in a unique sculptural style. Her work highlights the diverse possibilities of

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00:49:55

With Painter Marianne Enhörning (Episode 49)

Talking to Artists ·

2021/04/29

Synopsis: We talked about how Marianne transitioned from architecture to fine art. She shared her struggles in being a "good enough" girl and started painting her life-sized women as a celebration of womanhood. We talked about showing internationally, running an art business and her goal of having an immersive large-scale showing of her women. Artist Statement/About the Artist: Marianne Enhörning is a West Coast Canadian artist. She creates evocative, dreamlike works in oil that are figurative,

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