Interview with Angie Sotiropoulos

Show Notes:

Season 4

357 - Interview with Angie Sotiropoulos

In this podcast episode, John and Barb talk with Angie Sotiropoulos. Angie is also Barb’s older sister. :)

Angie is the talented artist and creator behind Dragonfly Book Press. She dives into her creative journey and explains her passion for crafting sketchbooks and notebooks.

You'll be intrigued to hear about the specific paper she selects for her books. It's a game-changer for colored pencil and watercolor artists, offering the perfect surface for their creations. 

And here's a fun fact: she uses the very same paper that artists prefer and use for their larger, more serious pieces!  😊

Angie's inspiration came from a desire to carry different types of paper without losing or damaging them. She particularly wanted to use her favorite 100% cotton watercolor paper in a more practical, bound format. This approach allowed her to organize her sketches in one place chronologically. 

Her friends noticed and soon began requesting custom sketchbooks, giving Angie the perfect opportunity to hone her bookbinding skills.

When the 2020 pandemic hit, Angie found herself with more time to go deeper into bookbinding. This period of exploration led to the birth of a new business idea. Choosing the dragonfly as her company emblem was symbolic of the adaptability, transformation, and change she was experiencing.

Angie's work is more than just about creating physical objects; it's about encouraging a slower, more mindful approach to creativity. 

Angie's website: https://www.dragonflybookpress.com/

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Interview with Paco Martin

Show Notes:

Season 4

355 - Interview with Paco Martin

In this podcast episode, John speaks with colored pencil artist and instructor Paco Martin. Paco shares how he came to colored pencils after first using graphite and pastels.

Paco embarked on his artistic journey with self-taught techniques but soon realized the need for formal training. He initially explored oils and was also drawn to pastels. 

However, he found his true artistic voice in colored pencil. It's a medium he feels allows him the greatest expression and realism.

Paco's artistic style is meticulous, influenced by his strong background in Mathematics. He experiments with shapes, textures, volumes, and compositions, often incorporating geometric designs and the golden ratio into his work. 

Over the years, Paco has built an international network of artist friends, learning from them while also contributing to the community. One of his major goals is to popularize colored pencil art in Spain, where he feels the medium hasn't received the recognition it deserves.

Paco has earned significant awards and recognition from a variety of esteemed art associations. These include the Australian Society of Coloured Pencil Artists (AUSCPA), the Pencil Art Society, the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), the UK Colored Pencil Society (UKCPS), the Colored Pencil Artists and Lovers (CPCAU), and the International Guild of Realism (IGOR).  

He continuously challenges himself to capture the nuanced beauty of everyday life, believing that he still has much to achieve as an artist.

Paco Martin's website: https://www.pacomartin.art/

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Interview with Author Jeff Goins - Real Artists Don't Starve

Show Notes:

Season 3

352 - Interview with Author Jeff Goins - Real Artists Don't Starve

In this podcast episode, John and Barb speak with best-selling author and keynote speaker Jeff Goins about his book "Real Artists Don't Starve." Goins shares insightful strategies for modern artists, delving into pricing, social media, and techniques to practice one's art out loud.

The conversation also examines artistic patronage, tracing its roots back to the historical master artists throughout time.

Goins notes that many artists shared similar stories: feeling like they had to choose between chasing their artistic pursuits or making a secure income.

But do you have to choose today?

Goins researched and analyzed some of the world's most successful creative artists, like Michangelo, to figure out how they earned money while maintaining their creative "integrity."

The book contains timeless strategies that could help today's artists successfully navigate their careers without sacrificing their passion or creativity.

Practicing one's art out loud involves sharing work publicly and engaging with criticism constructively to grow and create better art over time.

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Jeff’s sites and social presence:

Websites: DontStarve.com and Goinswriter.com

Social: https://jeffgoins.substack.com/

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Interview with Megan Seiter

Show Notes:

Season 3

347 - Interview with Megan Seiter

This week John is speaking with Megan Seiter. Megan got very busy during the pandemic and completed a lot of artwork, and she has a highly unique style and approach to her subject matter.

When you see her work, there’s usually no question about who the artist is.

Now with gallery representation, a slew of awards, and a thriving art career Megan is glad she put in the hard work.

In this episode, Megan discusses:

-How she got back into art

-Her unique creative process

-What it takes to get better at realism

-How the pandemic affected her work

-How to use pan pastels with colored pencil

-And so much more!

The longer video version has about 30 minutes of extra content.

Be sure and check out the video version of the show inside Members Circle. The video podcasts are extended, more in-depth, and ad-free!

Megan’s sites and social presence:

Website: meganseiter.com

Instagram: @ms_fineart

Facebook: facebook.com/MeganSeiter.FineArt

Materials discussed on the show:

Paper: Canson Mi-Teintes Touch, Rising Museum Board

Pencils: Prismacolor Premier, Caran D’Ache, Luminance, Faber-Castell, Polychromos

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Interview with Peggy Magovern

Show Notes:

Season 3

346 - Interview with Peggy Magovern

This week John interviews artist and instructor, Peggy Magovern. Peggy has won numerous awards through the years, she’s been featured in top magazines and publications, and has had a long career as a freelance commercial artist.

Be sure and check out the video version of the show inside Members Circle. The video podcasts are extended, more in-depth, and ad-free!

Peggy’s sites and social presence:

Website: pmagovern.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmagovernfineart

Materials discussed on the show:

Paper: UART Sanded Paper, Strathmore

Pencils: Prismacolor Premier, Derwent Studio pencils

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Interview with Lana Gloschat

Show Notes:

Season 2

344 - Interview with Lana Gloschat

This week John interviews artist and art instructor, Lana Gloschat. Lana had her first acceptance in the CPSA International Exhibition in 2012.

Lana was teaching math and living in a small apartment when she stumbled across the CPSA colored pencil show from the callforentry.org website. To her surprise, her artwork was accepted in the show!

Jump ahead a few years, Lana has one of the best YouTube channels for fine art colored pencil techniques. She's also released a new course about her colored pencil technique recently!

Listen in as she offers you some advice and encouragement no matter where you are on your artistic journey.

Be sure and check out the video version of the show inside Members Circle. The video podcasts are more extended, more in-depth, and ad-free!

Lana’s sites and social presence:

Website: lanagloschatart.com

Instagram: @lanagloschatart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lanagloschatart

Go here to enroll in Lana’s course: https://courses.lanagloschatart.com

Use the coupon code “cppodcast25”

Materials discussed on the show:

Solvent: Echo-house 125 Neutral Thin

Varnish: SpectraFix Natural Glass Varnish

Pencils: Faber-Castel Polychromos, Caran d'Ache Luminance, and Derwent Lightfast.

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Interview with Denise Howard

Show Notes:

Season 2

343 - Interview with Denise Howard

This week John interviews artist and author, Denise Howard. Denise has always treated her art business as her “other career” and not a hobby.

She creates a variety of subjects and her incredible attention to detail is her trademark style! Learn more about her approach here: https://www.denisejhowardart.com/statement

Denise is the current communications director of the national CPSA and will be assuming the role of CPSA president later in 2022.

In the show, you'll discover why she went out of her way to avoid art shops while working in her IT jobs. Even going so far as to cross a street to avoid an art store!

Be sure and check out the video version of the show inside Members Circle. The video podcasts are more extended, more in-depth, and ad-free!

Denise’s Website: https://www.denisejhowardart.com/

Denise’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseJHowardArt

Go here to get a signed copy of Denise’s book “101 Textures in Colored Pencil”.

Check out Denise’s pencil “Swatch Charts”: https://www.denisejhowardart.com/downloads-media.html

Materials that Denise uses:

Pencils and pens: Prismacolor Premier, Caran d'Ache Luminance, and Derwent Lightfast.

Paper: Some of the papers that Denise uses are Stonehenge by Legion Paper, Koh-I-Noor Colored Pencil Paper, UART 600 grade and others.

An electric pencil sharpener: Although we didn’t discuss specific
sharpeners on the show a good recommendation is the Afmat electric sharpener.

Fixative: Lascaux Fixative

Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS Solvent): Gamsol by Gamblin

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Interview with Erwin Lewandowski

Show Notes:

Season 2

340 - Interview with Erwin Lewandowski

This week John interviews artist, Erwin Lewandowski. Erwin creates large-scale waterscapes in colored pencil and has been recognized internationally for his unique work.

He is a two-time recipient of Best in Drawing from the International Guild of Realism, has achieved Signature Status [CPSA and CPX] with the Colored Pencil Society of America, Masters Status [MPSA] with the Pencil Art Society of Canada, and Masters Status with the Coloured Pencil Community in Australasia in Sydney, Australia.

His artwork and articles have been featured in Artist Magazine, Drawing Magazine, Colored Pencil Magazine, American Art Collector, CP Magazine, UK Coloured Pencil News, Colored Pencil Society of America To The Point Magazine, Pencil Art Society News, Australian Coloured Pencil Society News, Public and Commercial Television, and in dozens of market publications.

Listen in as Erv discusses very openly how to be successful in the art world. If your goal is to sell your work and make a living from your craft then you’re in for a real treat.

Erv and John talk in greater length inside the video version of the show inside Members Circle.

Erwin’s Website: erwinplewandowski.com

Erwin’s Facebook page: facebook.com/melewandowski

Materials that Erv uses and recommends

Pencils and pens: Prismacolor Premier, Caran d'Ache Luminance, and Derwent Lightfast.

Fantasia graphite pencils, and Staedtler pigment ink liners

Paper: Strathmore 400 Series Bristol paper

Erasers: Milan 4020 and Tombow MONO

Links and references in the show:

Tanja Gant (Interview with Tanja)

Elizabeth Patterson

Jesse Lane (Interview with Jesse)

CPSA.org

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Interview with Veronica Winters

Show Notes:

Season 2

337 - Interview with Veronica Winters

This week John interviews author and artist, Veronica Winters. Veronica is primarily a portrait artist working in both colored pencil and oils.

Listen in as Veronica discusses some big plans she has for the future and how her schooling in New York helped her art skills.

Veronica’s Website: veronicasart.com

Veronica’s Instagram: @veronicawintersart

Veronica’s YouTube channel and podcast recordings: https://www.youtube.com/user/veronicasart

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All Things Strathmore Paper

Show Notes:

Season 2

336 - All Things Strathmore Paper

This week John and Barb are inviting back artist Sara Prentice to talk about Strathmore Paper.

Sara discusses some of the company history, differences in paper types, and how Strathmore was the first to bring the toned paper to market.

You’re bound to learn something new about paper and this company as you listen to the conversation today!

Strathmore Website: strathmoreartist.com

Strathmore on Instagram: @strathmoreart

Sara’s Instagram: @saraprenticeart

Questions for Strathmore, go to: https://www.strathmoreartist.com/contact.html

Links and references from the show:

If you ready to learn more about Strathmore, then sign up for their quarterly newletter:

https://www.strathmoreartist.com/artist-newsletter.html

Sara Prentice Podcast Interview

Sarah Becktel Podcast Interview

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Interview with Sara Prentice

Show Notes:

Season 2

335 - Interview with Sara Prentice

This week John and Barb are speaking with artist Sara Prentice.

Sara, an artist and marketing manager at the Strathmore Paper Company, is a Wisconsin native.

With a young child underfoot, Sara discusses her strategies for balancing art, a career, and family life.

She also offers advice for the complete beginner and how to get started acquiring the supplies you need without breaking the bank.

Listen in as she discusses some of her various roles at Strathmore. She shares how you can determine which paper might be best for your art, depending on the medium and your unique approach.

She discusses some of her favorite pencils and materials, and why she typically opts to work on a small scale. She expounds on why choosing not to work large can be more approachable, and how incorporating other mediums into your work can keep your work alive and fresh!

Sara’s Instagram: @saraprenticeart

Strathmore Instgram: @strathmoreart

Strathmore Website: strathmoreartist.com

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Interview with Sarah Becktel

Show Notes:

Season 2

333 - Interview with Sarah Becktel

To kick off the new season of the podcast John is speaking with artist Sarah Becktel.

Sarah speaks about diversifying your income as an artist. She talks about how to get started in the medium of colored pencil other advice for artists.

As an artist, Sarah discusses diversifying your revenue streams. She explains how to get started with colored pencils and how to prioritize what's most essential. She also gives advice on what to do if you're "stuck" and need some inspiration.

Sarah shares her favorite pencils, papers, and ways she mixes the medium with acrylic.

She mentions how she was affected by viewing some taxidermy as part of her artist residency from years ago.

Sarah’s websites:

Instagram: @sarahbecktel

Website: sarahbecktel.com

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Interview with Cbabi Bayoc

Show Notes:

Interview with Cbabi Bayoc

331 - Interview with Cbabi Bayoc

Today John is speaking with caricaturist and muralist Cbabi Bayoc. He gave a Ted Talk a few years ago and discussed a project that changed his life!

Listen in as Cbabi talks about some of the lessons learned from this project and the unexpected rewards that followed.

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Cbabi Bayoc’s LINKS:

Cbabi’s website: https://cbabibayoc.com

Instagram: @cbabi

Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elvQl9c3FI8

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Interview with Mindy Lighthipe

Show Notes:

Interview with Mindy Lighthipe

330 - Interview with Mindy Lighthipe

Today John is speaking with artist Mindy Lighthipe. She’s a natural science illustrator and art instructor.

Mindy graduated from Kean University with a BFA in Studio Arts and a MA in Art Education- Magna cum laude. She received her 210-hour certification from the New York Botanical Gardens in Botanical Illustration.

After graduating she went on to teach over 20 different classes in their Botanical Art Program and developed a 250-hour certificate in Natural Science Illustration.

Mindy has been exhibiting her art since 1998 in juried and solo exhibitions. In 2009 she received a Silver Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society in London.

In 2010 she had a solo exhibition at the Florida Museum of Natural History. She currently is teaching Scientific Illustration at the University of Florida.

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Mindy Lighthipe’s LINKS:

Mindy’s website: https://www.mindylighthipe.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Mlighthipe

Instagram: @mlighthipe

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindy.lighthipe

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Interview with Kendra Ferreira

Show Notes:

Interview with Kendra Ferreira

327 - Interview with Kendra Ferreira

This week’s featured artist interview is with colored pencil artist, instructor, and author Kendra Ferreira.

Listen to how Kendra was first introduced to the medium and how she quickly started gaining recognition for her work.

She talks about her morning routine, offers advice to artists on how to get started, and discusses how she took advantage of the 2020 “lockdown” situation!

Kendra enjoys working on UART sanded paper as well as a variety of other surfaces. Be sure and listen to this week’s interview!

Check out Kendra’s website: https://www.kjfdesign.com

Kendra’s Instagram: @kjfdesign

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Links and resources mentioned in the show:

https://sharpenedartist.com/podcast/288

Artists Signature Chart (16-Page PDF E-book) - John’s List of 65 curated colors:

https://payhip.com/b/eP4cI/af60da3dce31c55

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The special listener coupon code is “sharpart20” to get 20% off a single chart.

Phase 2 brands include:

Pablo, Holbein, Derwent Drawing, Procolour, and Verithin.

Listen to episode 314 where Barb and John talk about the new color charts.

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Interview with Armin Mersmann

Show Notes:

Interview with Armin Mersmann

324 - Interview with Armin Mersmann

This week John is talking to artist Armin Mersmann.

As a youth, Armin was greatly influenced and tutored by his father, Fritz, a successful oil painter.

“I never made the conscious choice to be an artist, it’s just what I did.” —Armin.

He’s worked as a commission portrait artist, a curator, a framer, and several other roles in and around artistic fields.

He teaches drawing, he teaches iPhoneography, and publishes a podcast that he co-hosts with his wife, Valarie, called Art Ladders.

Check out Armin’s site: http://www.arminmersmann.com

Valarie’s site: http://valerieallenart.com

Armin’s Social Media sites:

Great Lakes iPhoneography Group

Instagram: @arminmersmann

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Links Referenced in the show:

Art Boards: art-boards.com

Past interviews mentioned:

Cecile Beard

Ester Roi

Artists Mentioned:

Erwin Lewndowski

Chuck Close

Denis Perterson

Have you purchased the new Printable Color Chart yet?

The special listener coupon code is:   sharpart20   

to get 20% off a single chart.

The charts are available at: https://payhip.com/BarbSotiArt?af=af60da3dce31c55

Listen to episode 314 where Barb and John talk about the new color charts.

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Interview with Giddy Richt

Show Notes:

Interview with Giddy Richt

321 - Interview with Giddy Richt

This week John is talking to colored pencil portrait artist, Giddy Richt.

Giddy says she thinks of her pencils as a tube a paint while she creating her artwork on canvas. Giddy is a self-proclaimed purist in colored pencil.

Giddy became serious about colored pencil only within the past few years. Listen in while she talks about her search for a surface that suited her working style!

Check out Giddy’s sites: https://www.facebook.com/Giddysart

https://www.instagram.com/giddyricht_art

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Links Referenced in the show:

Canvas Giddy recommends: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/el-greco-absorbent-ground-canvas

Past interviews mentioned:

John Ursillo

Ester Roi

Artists Mentioned:

Margi Hopkins

Have you purchased the new Printable Color Chart yet?

The special listener coupon code is:   sharpart20   

to get 20% off a single chart.

The charts are available at: https://payhip.com/BarbSotiArt?af=af60da3dce31c55

Listen to episode 314 where Barb and John talk about the new color charts.

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The Colored Pencil Podcast is brought to you by Face Value: The Ultimate Colored Pencil Course. The 2021 enrollment period will be closing soon.

Visit our sponsor UART premium sanded paper. Visit their website to find out more about this sturdy, and versatile sanded paper.

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Interview with Todd Baxter - Awarded 2021 Best of Show and CIPPY Award

Show Notes:

interview with Todd Baxter

318 - Interview with Todd Baxter - Awarded 2021 Best of Show and CIPPY Award

This week John is talking to the CPSA’s 2021 International Exhibition winner of the CIPPY Award, Todd Baxter!

Todd has been teaching colored pencil and oil painting for several years. He’s mostly drawn to portraits but also works in landscapes and still life. Todd shares the story behind his award-winning piece, “Unlikely Champion” in this interview.

Check out Todd’s site: https://baxterfineart.com/

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Have you purchased the new Printable Color Chart yet?

The special listener coupon code is:   sharpart20   

to get 20% off a single chart.

The charts are available at: https://payhip.com/BarbSotiArt?af=af60da3dce31c55

Listen to episode 314 where Barb and John talk about the new color charts.

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The Colored Pencil Podcast is brought to you by Face Value: The Ultimate Colored Pencil Course. The 2021 enrollment period will be closing soon.

Visit our sponsor UART premium sanded paper. Visit their website to find out more about this sturdy, and versatile sanded paper.

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Other Resources for Artists

Ready for personal, tailored art mentoring? Check out the new Art Mentoring program and how you can get started for free!

For rough-cut, early-release, and ad-free video versions of the podcast, join the Member’s Circle.

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Derwent Roundtable Discussion

Show Notes:

308 - Derwent Roundtable Discussion

Derwent Roundtable Discussion

This week John and Barb had a chance to talk with Derwent representatives and experts to discuss some of their brand new pencil products, and some not-so-new products.

Derwent has decided to sponsor this particular episode of the color pencil podcast. So we think them for their support!

You’ll want to bookmark or save this particular episode and make sure that you refer back to it. The information you’ll hear today might even be a contrast to opinion-based pieces or videos you’ve been exposed to. John and Barb are speaking with the people that actually know the reasons behind why product decisions were made.

Derwent has a long and rich history in pencil making, dating back to 1832. They’ve always been at the cutting edge in the development of new products. They innovate on existing products, always with the goal of helping the pencil artist. They listen intently to their consumers (artists like you and me) and iterate based on that feedback.

Derwent website:

https://www.derwentart.com/en-us

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References or links mentioned

Product Matrix Chart

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If you sign up now Amazon Music will give you 3 Months free! This special promotion ends on May 24th.

To activate that free trial just go to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

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Interview with Dena Ackerman

Show Notes:

307 - Interview with Dena Ackerman

Interview with Dena Ackerman

This week John is talking to Dena, an illustrator and fine artist living in Israel. She teaches colored pencil techniques along with mixed media. I think you'll really enjoy listening to her discuss her art. Her passion for what she does really shines through in this discussion.

She talks about pricing your work, how to increase your prices, how to diversify your income, the best business advice she’s ever received!

Her advice for improvement doesn’t involve reading and collecting a bunch of books, instead she says to “Practice is the most important thing”, “learning techniques and taking classes is super important, but if you don’t practice it’s not worth anything.”

Dena Ackerman’s Links:

https://www.denaackerman.com

https://www.instagram.com/art_by_dena/

https://www.facebook.com/DenaAckermanArt

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References or links mentioned

The Recorded Training - Color Matching in Colored Pencil

The Colored Pencil Podcast is brought to you by Face Value: The Ultimate Colored Pencil Course.

Are you wanting to start drawing realistic portraits in colored pencil? Join the 2021 cohort while enrollment is still open. 

Go here for more information on Face Value: https://sharpenedartistacademy.teachable.com/p/colored-pencil-portrait-course/

Visit our sponsor UART premium sanded paper. Visit their website to find out more about this sturdy, and versatile sanded paper.

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Have you heard about the new Coloured Pencil Conversion and Comparison Charts from Karen Hull Art?

Go here for the conversion book!

Use SharpArt20 at checkout for 20% off!

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The podcast is also supported by Amazon Music Unlimited. If you're looking for a new music streaming service, Amazon Music Unlimited will be perfect. It features 70 million songs and thousands of expert-programmed playlists and stations - all available ad-free! 

If you sign up now Amazon Music will give you 3 Months free! This special promotion ends on May 24th.

To activate that free trial just go to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

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Other Resources for Artists

Ready for personal, tailored art mentoring? Check out the new Art Mentoring program and how you can get started for free!

For the full video versions of the interview podcasts, join the Member’s Circle.

>>>Join the Monthly Sharpener: a NEW online community for artists!<<<

Stay sharp!