At the end of the 19th C. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec made dynamic and empathetic portrayals of Parisian circus acts, including bareback riders, acrobats, and clowns, often sketching them from memory using crayon and pastel while undergoing treatment for alcoholism in a sanitarium. Get full access to Illustrated Journalism at illustratedjournalism.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a text Hello again, and a warm welcome to new listeners! This is the first episode of a new season and, in a way, the first chapter of an entirely new story. Old friends will remember The Heart Gallery; now, we’ve stepped out into the wider - and wilder? - landscape of the imagination. In this short opening episode, I share the tale of a matrescence-sparked imagination awakening, the first beginning of a curriculum experiment drawn from works of those on the imagination frontlines, an...

Dear Enchanted One,Welcome back to To Be Enchanted.I’m Georgie, and in today’s episode, I’m inviting you to join me behind the scenes as I unveil the vision behind Take Me to the Lakes, a deeply poetic and intentional retreat nestled in the Lake District in England.This is not simply an announcement it is a love letter.A devotional call to the wanderers, the artists, the seekers.To those who yearn not for escape, but for exquisite re-arrival.In this sacred offering, I want to share with you the

Two of the UK's top photographers reveal the most valuable advice they've ever received — and how it shaped their careers. As part of a special summer series of Snapshot bitesize episodes, Cambridge Jones and Hugo Burnand answer the photography questions sent in by you. Thanks to everyone who has been in touch, keep the questions coming! They touch on the tension between trusting your instincts vs accepting outside guidance, and how the camera has been a constant companion in social

Part two of Detlef’s conversation with Gregg Turner picks up the thread of transformation—from punk provocateur to math professor and solo artist. They discuss the paradox of maturity, the creative power of nostalgia, and the strange way memory can distort rebellion. Turner reflects on writing music post-punk and what it means to keep singing when the world moves on.We end this chapter with “Four Winds Bar” by the Gregg Turner Group—a blend of the lyrical, the lived, and the lingering.Detlef Schlich

Let me ask you a question. Why do you think you are not getting consistent clients? Welcome to the Photography Breakthrough Podcast. The place where burnt out photographers come back to life. Where fear gets replaced with confidence and where your gift finally starts working for you, not against you. I am your host, Matthew Jordan Smith. If you've ever sat on your couch wondering, am I meant to be a photographer? Or maybe even thinking, what am I doing wrong? Should I give up and get a

Send us a text On today's podcast, a review of Issa Quincy's novel 'Absence' (Two Dollar Radio). From the publisher: "A child is beguiled by a poem read to him by his mother. The poem follows this elusive narrator like a whisper throughout his life, echoing across the years in the stories and lives of others as they are recounted to him: an enigmatic and beloved schoolteacher who leaves behind a dark secret after his death; a woman who lays the table for a son she knows will never retur...

For years, Robilant Voena has enjoyed a reputation as one of Europe’s premier destinations for fine art, known for its blue-chip exhibitions, elegant clientele, and global reach. But behind the polished veneer of this high-profile gallery, troubling allegations are now threatening to dismantle its legacy.

The transformation mask is a carved and painted sculpture, a status symbol, a costume element and a simple machine all at once. Pulling the strings on the mask allows the wearer to move parts that effectively animate the mask and bring it to life in front of the gathered crowd. Kwakwaka’wakw artists created a number of different masks representing different figures.Check out my other podcasts  Fun Facts Daily | Art Smart | Rainbow Puppy Science Lab Who ARTed is an Airwave Media Podcast. If you

In this episode, we look at the film, Auto Focus (2002).***Post script: at one point in this episode, I incorrectly attributed a quote from Boogie Nights (1997) to the Colonial (" videotape tells the truth"), in actuality, Floyd Gondoli says this line. Apologies for the confusion. ***

This week, we have a very special show. We are joined once again by writer Amy Chu (Emma Frost / Red Sonja) as we give her The Quick Quiz- a series of 24 questions designed to get inside her brain and crack it open like a Al Capone's vault.IDB is an all-new weekly podcast presented by Ashcan Press and featuring Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, and sometimes Griffin Sheridan, and wonderful guests from the world of comic books! The Quick Quiz is our secret offshoot podcast that is usually only

In this episode, we look at the film, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). **Post Script: At one point in the podcast, I incorrectly referred to the director's name as: 'Sean Gillespie', the director's name is actually: Jim Gillespie. Apologies for this oversight.

For this episode, Ceri provides a comprehensive answer to an important question that many of  her artists have – which is best? A solo, duo or group exhibition? She shares how to assess each opportunity to enable you to identify which option is right for you at each point of your artistic journey. Ceri explains how to apply the six filters that matter when making your decision - new work, feedback, new contacts, new opportunities, press and sales. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each show format has its own

Love the episode? Send me a text & tell me.This week, I’m sharing 2 ways to create powerful photos without props. How to think on your feet, tools to use, and get creative with working with no props. How to use limited props to your advantage, and perhaps, even create a new style.Free yourself from the idea of using props all the time, and create visual stories by tapping into different techniques, whether it’s composition or lens.Here are two completely different ways to work without props to

NOTE: There’s a new section on my blog called MONIKA IN DIALOGUE. Alas, I haven’t yet figured out how to make this section send emails to current subscribers—so I’m posting the link for now. Bear with me until I figure it out… (I will, for sure).This week is a good anniversary for me. On July 30th, when I will possibly drop this newsletter, I’ll be celebrating five years since I moved from New York City (Williamsburg), after 27 years, to Miami Beach without knowing what was going to happen. Yes,

Ultimate Spider-Man ending. Something is Killing the Children to run at least 100 issues. 2025 Eisner Awards winners announced.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They told you the camera body matters most. Wrong. Your lens shapes every image you capture. It's your camera's eye while your sensor just records what gets delivered. Feed it garbage glass, get garbage results. Feed it excellence, magic happens. Today, we're uncovering the good, the bad, and the ugly truth about lenses. Why that expensive f/1.4 disappoints. When kit lenses work. How to invest wisely, not chase specs. Ready to master the glass that transforms snapshots into art?Read it here:

In this very short episode I share 3 ways to sell your art to PEOPLE, and I've done all 3, multiple times, with great success! 🌟Did you gain any new insights with this episode? Drop a review, let me know! 🌟Connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mariabrophy/ For Massive Growth in your art, join ART MONEY SUCCESS MASTERMIND for Artists:https://www.skool.com/art-money-success-mastermind-6721/about ✅ Did this info help you? 🌟HIT SUBSCRIBE🌟LEAVE A REVIEW please :) ✅ JOIN MY

In this episode I share how I find continued value in the way Iain McGilchrist's book The Master and His Emissary reframed my understanding of our left and right brains - not only as it applies to our creative process and working with our craft, but how it can guide us in how we work with artificial intelligence. No doubt it will be a major aspect of our future. My original post that inspired this is here: https://www.lifeinfullcolor.com/journal/art-life-stories...

Apologies for the rogue microphones and overall audio of this episode, and to Robert, who had the rogue-est microphone of them all. Ironic as we were recording with our tech consultant.On this week's episode, we have Morgan Calvacanto, our tech consultant.www.phillyhasheart.comwww.instagram.com/phillyhasheart// Show Notes:Morgan Calvacanto: https://morgancavalcanto.comGirard Academic Music Program: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girard_Academic_Music_ProgramGirl, Manufactured: