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

May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017
1 hr 28 min
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist, tattoo artist and graffiti writer Steve Cross. We discuss his Perth Roots, working in many different mediums and travel.

May 1, 2017

Apr 24, 2017
Apr 24, 2017
51 min
This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Heesco to chat about the business of public art. Many artists are being asked to paint public murals and they don't know how to handle the business side of the work. We discuss a handful of points that may come in handy if you're doing this type of work.

Apr 18, 2017
Apr 18, 2017
1 hr 13 min
This week I catch up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q and many more. To check out his work go to ruffmercy.com

Apr 10, 2017
Apr 10, 2017
33 min
This week I sit down with Melbourne based painter and sculptor Mic Porter. We talk about his street art roots and his love of sculpture. You can see more if Mic's work in instagram @micporterart

Apr 3, 2017
Apr 3, 2017
51 min
This week I catch up with American photo journalist and artist KC Ortiz. We discuss his Chicago roots, his art career and life as a photo journalist. To see more of KC's work find him on instagram @kc1one

Mar 27, 2017
Mar 27, 2017
53 min
This week I sit down with Gold Coast based artist John Kaye. We discuss painting in isolation, his up and coming exhibition in Sydney and travel. To see more of his art find him on instagram @johnkayeart

Mar 21, 2017
Mar 21, 2017
55 min
This week I sit down with artist Mitch Walder to discuss the elements and thought process that goes into putting on an art exhibition. Mitch is working on an exhibition and I have just wrapped one up, so we thought it would be a great time to sit down and chat about it. To see more of Mitch Walder's art, find him on instagram @mitchwalder

Mar 13, 2017
Mar 13, 2017
30 min
This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Chehehe. We discuss his artwork, planed Chehehe and art pong. To see more of his work find him on instagram at @stayingcheative

Mar 6, 2017
Mar 6, 2017
1 hr 3 min
This week I catch up with Austrian artist Nychos. We discuss his recent trip to Australia, his work ethic and his graffiti roots.

