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CPSA

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Interview with Megan Seiter

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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

As always, you can reach out to the show if you’d like to offer any suggestions: podcast@sharpenedartist.com

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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! 

So check it out today by going to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

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

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

Other Resources for Artists

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

Stay sharp!


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Interview with Peggy Magovern

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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

As always, you can reach out to the show if you’d like to offer any suggestions: podcast@sharpenedartist.com

Would you like the podcast early? How about the full video version of the show?

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

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! 

So check it out today by going to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

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

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

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

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!

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

Stay sharp!


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Interview with Lana Gloschat

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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.

As always, you can reach out to the show if you’d like to offer any suggestions: podcast@sharpenedartist.com

Would you like the podcast early? How about the full video version of the show?

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

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! 

So check it out today by going to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

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

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

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

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!

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

Stay sharp!


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Interview with Denise Howard

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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

As always, you can reach out to the show if you’d like to offer any suggestions: podcast@sharpenedartist.com

Would you like the podcast early? How about the full video version of the show?

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

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! 

So check it out today by going to getamazonmusic.com/sharp We thank Amazon Music Unlimited for their support of the podcast. 

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

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

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

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!

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

Stay sharp!


Interview with Giddy Richt

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

Stay sharp!


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

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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/

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.

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.

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.

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

Stay sharp!


"You possess the ability to create exceptional art inside of you already. I'm just here to help you get there faster!" ~John Middick