Bench Talk

196 - Jasmine Crisp

In this conversation, Jasmine Crisp shares her artistic journey from her early days in Adelaide to becoming a successful muralist. She discusses her experiences at art school, the challenges of being an artist today, and the importance of personal expression in her work. Jasmine also highlights the supportive nature of the mural community, the impact of female artists in the field, and the balance between her studio and mural practices. Throughout the discussion, she emphasises the significance of health and wellness in sustaining a long-term art career and the accessibility of art through murals. In this conversation, Jasmine discusses her artistic journey, the evolution of her identity as an artist, and the importance of balancing traditional and contemporary practices. She shares insights on art residencies, the significance of art prizes, and her experiences with murals. Jasmine also reflects on her creative process, the joy of experimentation, and her aspirations for the future, including a desire to travel and expand her artistic horizons.------KEY TAKEAWAYS:- Why Jasmine believes dedication and discipline are essential for sustaining a career in art.- Learn how art school shaped Jasmine’s perspective on being a practicing artist.- Discover how she found muralism after school and built connections in a collaborative community.- Explore how her studio and mural practices are merging into one cohesive artistic identity.- Find out how experimentation and personal expression fuel joy and creativity.- Gain insight into the unique learning that happens when painting outdoors.- Recognise the importance of health and wellness in maintaining artistic momentum.- See how female muralists are creating powerful shifts in public art spaces.- Understand how murals increase accessibility and engage broader audiences.- Realise why getting paid for your art is a vital part of valuing your work.------HOST: Tom Gerrard✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom-gerrard✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy ✦ Website | artcareeracademy.comGUEST (Jasmine Crisp)✦ Instagram @jasmine_crisp✦ Find out more at: https://jasminecrisp.com/Loved this episode? Hit subscribe and give us a 5 star review. This means so much, thank you!-------WANT MORE?👉Download free cheatsheet to boost your creative cashflow:https://www.artcareeracademy.com/creative-cashflow-guide👉 Join our free 7 days of Drawing a Day in May challenge: https://www.artcareeracademy.com/drawing-challenge

195 - Q&A: Balancing Creativity and Business

In this Q&A style episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw from The Art Career Academy discuss various aspects of building a successful art career. Together they address the common challenges artists face; such as managing an overflow of artwork, balancing artistic growth with business acumen, and choosing the right art supplies.
If you have a question you'd like Tom & Claire to unpack in a future Q&A episode, send your questions via DM on Instagram to @bench_talk
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Managing artwork overflow.
Storage solutions and selling strategies essential for artists.
Balancing creativity and business.
Artists should focus on their unique style while evolving.
Experimentation in art is important but should be balanced with consistency.
Choosing the right art supplies can impact the quality of work.
Engaging with the audience can enhance the art community.
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HOSTS: Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw
✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom-gerrard
✦ Watch on Youtube |    / @artcareeracademy  
✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com
 
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194 - Jason Jagel (Classic episode)

In this episode of Bench Talk, host Tom Gerrard introduces a classic interview with artist Jason Jagel, who shares insights into his artistic journey, education, and the evolution of his work. Jagel discusses his experiences creating album artwork for the likes of MF Doom and Madlib, and the significance of his figure paintings, and the challenges of maintaining an artistic identity. He reflects on his career milestones, collaborations, and the impact of music on his art. The conversation also touches on the realities of making a living as an artist and offers valuable advice for aspiring creatives.
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193 - John Murray

Bench Talk 193, Tom Gerrard interviews Australian artist John Murray, who shares his unique journey through the art world. From his early influences of Disney cartoons to his extensive career spanning over 50 years, John discusses his life in Lightning Ridge, the establishment of his art career and gallery. He reflects on the importance of community engagement through street art and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives his artistic endeavors. He shares his insights on navigating the street art scene, the joy of community engagement, and his experiences painting in India. 
See more of John's work here 
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192 - Sandrew - The Outsiders

Bench Talk Ep 192 - has Tom Gerrard sit down with one half of Art Collector duo Sandrew, Andrew King. Over the past 15 years, Sandra Powell and Andrew king have amassed the largest collection of street art in Australia, including artwork by Rone, Barry McGee, Os Gemeos, Adnate, Swoon, Bast, Faile, Paul Insect, Tom Gerrard and a room full of Banksy's to name a few. 
The exhibition runs daily till May 25 and is free. It's located on the corner of Flinders Lane and Hosier lane in Melbourne's CBD. 
This conversation is full of collector insights and great conversations about street art, graffiti and the art world.   
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191 - Q&A: Finding Collectors, Selling Your Art & Exhibition Doubts

In this episode, I’m excited to welcome back business and mindset coach Claire Bradshaw from The Art Career Academy for our regular Q&A segment!
Together, we dive into three key questions from our community, tackling some of the biggest challenges artists face today. We’ll explore strategies to overcome obstacles, shift mindset blocks, and take actionable steps toward your goals.
The questions we’re answering in this episode:
 How do I find collectors? I know I have skills, and I want a successful art career—so why isn’t it happening for me?  If there’s no guarantee of sales, is it worth putting on an exhibition?
We hope you love this conversation! Now over to you…
What’s your biggest takeaway? What can you implement right away?Tag or DM us on Instagram @bench_talk and share your thoughts!
And if you have a burning question for our next Q&A episode, let us know—we’d love to answer it.
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190 - Saxon Quinn

Episode #190. Saxon Quinn is an Australian painter based in northern NSW. In this episode we discuss his prolific output and the many international and domestic exhibitions he has each year. And how he works his career from a regional location.
In this interview Saxon discusses his artist mother Dianne Coulter as being a big inspiration on his work. You can see her work here www.diannecoulter.com
You can find Saxon on instagram here @saxonjjquinn
And his website www.saxonjjquinn.com
 
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188 - Art Career 2025 Vision and Planning

Plan Your 2025 Like a Pro with Claire Bradshaw
In this episode, I’m excited to welcome back business and mindset coach Claire Bradshaw from The Art Career Academy. Together, we dive into a powerful process for planning your 2025 with intention and clarity.
Claire takes the reins, asking me thought-provoking questions that you can apply to your own art business. So grab a pen and paper, settle in, and follow along as we guide you through creating a roadmap for your most successful year yet.
 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
3 crucial questions to reflect on 2024
3 key prompts to help you plan for 2025
How to choose your guiding “word of the year”
Don’t just listen—take action! Use this episode as your personal workshop to set yourself up for a thriving 2025.
 
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188 - David Henry Nobody Jr

Episode 188 features New York based video and performance artist David Henry Nobody Jr. We discuss his 3 decade career and his evolution as his performance works found their way from galleries to cyberspace.
Connect with (David Henry Nobody Jr
      Instagram @davidhenrynobodyjr
      Find out more davidhenrybrownjr.com
 
Links from the episode
        
Guardian article
Red Carpet Rollers
 
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187 - Art Career Q&A #3

This is the 3rd Q&A episode in our series with The Art Academy where we take questions from our community and then provide our thoughts and recommendations to help you to grow your art career.
 
Things You’ll Learn in this Episode 
 The first steps to take to start your art career
The difference between an artist and a career artist
How to know where you're 'there' & have 'made it' in your art career
Connect with The Art Career Academy
 
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