Bench Talk
Welcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career.
I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it.
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Episodes
Nov 4, 2018
Nov 4, 2018
1 hr 3 min
This week I catch up with American artist Lisa Congdon. We discuss the benefits of starting an art career after having several careers and having self belief.
Oct 28, 2018
Oct 28, 2018
1 hr 1 min
This week I catch up with Sydney based multi disciplinary artist Andrew Dennis. We discuss juggling an art career alongside a job and a family, colour palettes and setting boundaries with clients.
Oct 21, 2018
Oct 21, 2018
28 min
This week Tom talks with Claire Bradshaw about slowing down to increase creativity.
Oct 14, 2018
Oct 14, 2018
1 hr 14 min
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist George Rose. We discuss her art career, painting large walls, typography and the role of a female artist in this day and age.
Oct 7, 2018
Oct 7, 2018
1 hr 44 sec
This week I catch up with South African artist Resoborg. We discuss life as an artist living in South Africa, his mural work and digital illustration.
Sep 30, 2018
Sep 30, 2018
45 min
The Jaunt is a Danish based project run by Jeroen Smeets. The Jaunt sends artist around the world to seek creative inspiration the go on to create artist prints. I catch up with Jeroen to discuss the Jaunt and creative exploration.
Sep 23, 2018
Sep 23, 2018
1 hr 23 min
Bench Talk is back after a two month break. Thanks for being patient. This week I catch up with one of Australia's top chef Ben Shewry. We discuss his career and the creativity it takes to get to his level.
Jul 22, 2018
Jul 22, 2018
59 min
This week I catch up with Australian artist Fintan Magee. We discuss Fintan's transition from graffiti artist to fine artist, how he gets so much work and his balance between the mural world and the gallery world.
Jul 15, 2018
Jul 15, 2018
55 min
This week I catch up with Sydney based collage artist Stephen Tierney. We discuss his art career, his graphic design career and basing himself in different countries.
Jul 8, 2018
Jul 8, 2018
55 min
This week I catch up with Deams. We discuss his upbringing in a creative family, his mural work and his abstract gallery work.