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
Jul 31, 2017
Jul 31, 2017
53 min
This week I catch up with Finland based English illustrator Hannah Alice. We discuss generating clients, working from abroad and her current projects.
Jul 24, 2017
Jul 24, 2017
56 min
This week I sit down with Spanish based artist Felipe Pantone. We discuss his graffiti roots, kinetic art and some of the big projects he's worked on.
Jul 3, 2017
Jul 3, 2017
45 min
This week I catch up with American artist, film maker and artists assistant Rob Zagula. Rob is currently one of Shepard Fairey's assistants but has also assisted other well known American artists on large scale projects. We discuss his life in art, how he got his start and his up and coming movie 'Clint Eastweed and Chilly the kid'.
Jun 26, 2017
Jun 26, 2017
1 hr 3 min
This week I sit down with Edward Woodley from China Heights gallery in Sydney. We discuss the history of the gallery, what they look for in an artist and nurturing art careers. To dine out more about China Heights, go to chinaheights.com
Jun 19, 2017
Jun 19, 2017
58 min
This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Phibs. Phibs has had a long history with the Sydney and Melbourne graffiti, street art and fine art scenes. I chat to him about the many roles he's played throughout his art career.
Jun 11, 2017
Jun 11, 2017
54 min
This week I sit down with 3 Melbourne based artists who are making environmentally friendly art products. Mike and Oli from Lousy Ink and Roger from Dodgy Paper. They are all making their products out of discarded materials and working to make the world a better place.
Jun 5, 2017
May 29, 2017
May 29, 2017
57 min
This week I catch up with multi disciplinary Melbourne based artist Silk Roy. We discuss his abstract paintings, working as a graphic designer and his up and coming exhibition.
May 22, 2017
May 22, 2017
54 min
This week I catch up with legendary skateboard graphic artist, Marc McKee. Marc got his start designing graphics for World Industries in the early 90s where he he didn't hold back from controversy and stepping on toes. You can see more of Marc's art at marcmckee.com
May 15, 2017
May 15, 2017
45 min
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mitch Walder. We discuss his up and coming exhibition at Bside gallery and his art career. To see more of Mitch Walders work, find him on Instagram @mitchwalder