Bench Talk

This week I catch up with Toowoomba based artist and sign writer Ian McCallum. We discuss the relevance of hand painted signage in the modern age and how it plays a role in his artwork.

This week I catch up with London based artist Pref. We discuss his technique of overlaying and bending words within his art and his creative life. To see more of his art, find him on instagram @pref_id

This week I sit down with Woolongong based artist and designer Claire Foxton. We discuss her self taught technique to learning how to paint large scale murals, her work and self branding. To see more of Claire's work, go to clairefoxton.com.au

This week I catch up with Newcastle based Australian artist Lucas Grogan. We discuss his career, colour palette and how he built up his name in the contemporary art space. To See Lucas' art, find him on instagram at @xlucasgrogan

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Cam Scale. We discuss his large scale portraits and developing a recognisable style.

This week I sit down with three indigenous artists from the Larrakia tribe, Halfleg, Tony and Jason. We discuss their indigenous culture and how it relates to their art.

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Dvate. We discuss the adventure of painting graffiti, painting photo realism and mastering spray paint.

This week I catch up with Melbourne based illustrator and muralist Justine McAllister. We discuss her move to Melbourne, her career and her art tram that is currently rolling through Melbourne.

This week I catch up with Melbourne based film maker Chris Middlebrook. We discuss his career working within the skateboard industry, making music videos and working with the olympic committee.

This week I catch up with Cleon Peterson. We discuss his transition from part time artist to full time artist, his subject matter and some of the great projects he's been working on. To see more of Cleon's work, go to cleonpeterson.com