As the small business Christmas prep ramps up anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss managing your workload. And this month's anxiety scale is all about mythical creatures... Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge This episode is sponsored by Lightning Laser enter code 'OUTOFINK15' to get 15% off your next order. Code valid until 1st October 2024. Send your …

Anxious artists Bea and Molly step outside of their studios this month to record this special episode at the National Trust's Dyrham Park. Bea and Molly sketch in the beautiful grounds while answering listener's questions. Plus there's an anxiety scale to snack on... Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge This episode is sponsored by Printed.com, enter code…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss what drives us to make art, what do we get from it and how it can make us feel. There's a party of an anxiety scale and a new segment at the end. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge This episode is sponsored by Pooki Presses, enter code 'outofink' to get 5% off everything on their website. Send your questions and tho…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss social media. They compare Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and Facebook. In the anxiety scale they reveal their dream and nightmare careers. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Ale…

Sorry for the chaotic vibe this month... Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss stepping outside your comfort zone as creative small business owners. The anxiety scale is all about shoes! Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart …

Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss perfectionism... And there's a nostalgic anxiety scale. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge This episode is sponsored by Pooki Presses, enter code 'outofink' to get 5% off everything on their website. Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss knowing when is the right time to quit. They talk about leaving galleries and shops, knowing when a project has isn't going anywhere and when do you admit defeat if your small business isn't making enough money. The anxiety scale is all about quotes... sorry for anyone we offend during this segment... Purchase …

Anxious artists Bea and Molly chat about artist residencies as Molly has just returned from one in North Wales. The anxiety scale is based on one of Bea's favourite foods. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex …

In this episode, I sit down with Johanna Drewe and Gemma Ballinger at Output. The studio collaborates with visionary teams to build brands and digital experiences full of character, difference, and purpose. We talk about their design journey, explore valuable insights on project flexibility, the pivotal role of internships in fostering talent, and …

Anxious artists Bea and Molly are back with their first ep of 2024. They discuss how to set a fun, creative project to kickstart your year. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex Baranowski Our Sponsor: During J…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly return for a Christmas special! There's an anxiety scale of festive songs plus it's Christmas quiz time! Don't forget to subscribe/follow so you know when they're back in 2024! Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © …

This month anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss burnout when running a small business. Plus Molly isn't a fan of the anxiety scale... movie genres. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex Baranowski…

In this interview with Luca Gonnelli, the co-founder of Illo and Algo, we dive into the world of generative design and animation, exploring the evolution of Algo from a side project to a thriving business. Luca shares his journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing client projects, even when they seem impossible, and how faking it until you ma…

As Black Friday and January sales are on the horizon this month anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss sales and discounts. For the anxiety scale they discusses their favourite (and least favourite) things about Autumn. Purchase Our Enamel Pin Badge Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod | …

We delve into the world of Richard Baird, the mind behind several successful side projects turned thriving businesses, like BP&O, Logo Archive and lately the Brand Archive. Rich shares his journey, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to embark on their own creative endeavours. From building communities to the importance of persistence and…

In this insightful interview, I delve deep into the world of crafting commercial-ready content with Mitch Paone, creative director and partner at design studio DIA. We explore Mitch's creative journey and discover the secrets behind building brand motion systems that captivate audiences. From the nuances of animation to the importance of pushing cr…

As the festive season approaches, this month anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss how to prepare for markets. For the anxiety scale they discusses their favourite (and least favourite) antipasti. Plus they're joined by an unscheduled guest... Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod | Find …

Designer, film-maker and Pentagram partner, Marina Willer, talks about creativity and work-life balance. Marina compares creativity to a muscle that needs regular exercise and that the importance of staying open to new ideas and ways of working.Whether you're a designer or just looking to be more creative and balanced in your life, you'll find Mari…

This month anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss product launches, how they do them and what benefit they have for their businesses. Plus the anxiety scale discusses the best and worst things about camping. Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheil…

Step into the realm of automotive innovation with our latest interview featuring Territory Studio, the creative minds behind the captivating design of the Audi Activesphere concept car. We delve into the immersive world of augmented reality interfaces and cutting-edge technology that redefines the driving experience from the inside out. Join us as …

This week anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss adapting to economic change in light of the cost of living crisis in the UK. Plus the anxiety scale is discusses their favourite romantic comedies. Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find us on Instagram: @outofinkpod | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @…

This week anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss goal setting. Plus the anxiety scale is all about days at the seaside. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of professional therapy visit betterhelp.com/outofink . Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beat…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly chat about self employment can lead to loneliness and how you can overcome it. The anxiety scale is all about guilty pleasure TV! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of professional therapy visit betterhelp.com/outofink . Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly catch you up on everything that has happened since the last episode all way back in December! Bea has found many challenges (and delights) in being a new mum and Molly has been tackling her Anxiety and OCD with her therapist. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month of professional thera…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly return for a Christmas special! The anxiety scale is crackers... plus Bea has some big news to share. Don't forget to subscribe/follow so you know when they're back in 2023! Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex …

It's the last episode of series 3 and anxious artists Bea and Molly chat about about difficult customers and customer complaints. Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex BaranowskiPor Anxious Artists Bea & Molly

This week anxious artists Bea and Molly chat to embroidery artist Han Cao about deciding to change style and medium as an already established artist. You can follow Han on Instagram @hanwriting and visit her website www.hanwriting.com . Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrat…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly chat about imposter syndrome. Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex BaranowskiPor Anxious Artists Bea & Molly

Anxious artists Bea and Molly chat about commissions! Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex BaranowskiPor Anxious Artists Bea & Molly

Anxious artists Bea and Molly chat all things newsletters! This episode is sponsored by Cranfield Colours. Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex BaranowskiPor Anxious Artists Bea & Molly

Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss the controversial topic; Is it ever ok to work for free? This episode is sponsored by Cass Art, enter code 'OUTOFINK' to get 10% off everything on their website cassart.co.uk (UK only). Code valid until 31st December 2022. *Terms & Conditions: Offer code can only be redeemed once per person on a single order at…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly are joined by artist Sam Marshall this week! Sam is a printmaker who also loves to draw and keeps sketchbooks almost like a diary. In this episode Sam generously shares her thoughts and advice on drawing. You can buy her book here - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/linocut-9781789940701/ This episode is sponsored by Cass …

Barbara Reade lives right beside Lake Ontario in the heart of downtown Burlington. The windows of her my studio space look out on a sweeping vista of sky, water and all the urban elements that make up her vibrant neighbourhood. Barbara’s palette is often influenced by the colours that she sees with a mix of natural hues, highly saturated pigments a…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly discuss the topic of making art vs making money. This episode is sponsored by Cass Art, enter code 'OUTOFINK' to get 10% off everything on their website cassart.co.uk (UK only). *Terms & Conditions: Offer code can only be redeemed once per person on a single order at cassart.co.uk. Cannot be used on special promotional…

Anxious artists Bea and Molly are back on Tuesday 30th of August with a brand new series! Send your questions and thoughts to outofinkpodcast@gmail.com | Find Bea and Molly on Instagram: @beatheillustrator @mollylemonart | Music © Alex BaranowskiPor Anxious Artists Bea & Molly

Happy 1st Anniversary!!! It’s hard to believe that the podcast is a year old. What started as an idea has evolved into great conversations with artists from across Canada and around the globe. The podcast has now been downloaded in over 26 countries and continues to grow. Thank you to all the artists and individuals who have continued to support th…

Nicole Kagan is a multi-faceted visual artist born in Johannesburg, South Africa and based in Toronto, Canada. Deeply inspired by the natural world as a reflection of the interior human experience, her works are layered and lush, thoughtful and evocative. In her making practice, Nicole thrives on the freeing sense of experimentation and alchemy tha…

Sometimes as artists we forget the importance of the creative pause to refill our creative well. Recently I took a mini vacation to just get away from everything, and it got me thinking about the importance of getting out into the world to explore new ideas, find inspiration and just breathe. Here are 5 ideas which I go into on today's episode for …

Sarah Brodie has found a brilliant way to write off all her art and office supply purchases by becoming an art therapist. She went to Canada’s one and only english language graduate studies program: getting her Masters in Art Therapy from Concordia University in 2005. She beefed up her studies with post-graduate specialization in child development …

Andrew Cheddie Sookrah is a Canadian artist based in Toronto. An elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists (Lifetime, Mentor), Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, Ontario Society of Artists, and the Portrait Society Of Canada. Andrew was a contestant in the finals of Landscape Artists Of The Year Canada Competition; episodes can be…

Andrew Scheglov is a Toronto based figurative painter. Born in Russia and raised in Israel, he currently lives and works in Canada. His education includes a diploma in Classical Animation from Sheridan College in 2005, a year long apprenticeship with Norwegian painter Odd Nerdrum in 2007, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of…

Kaitlin is an award-winning artist who uses multiple layers of coloured pencil to create her trompe-l’oeil fabric drawings. Leaving the wood exposed adds an additional element of organic detail, which is unique to each piece. She enjoys playing with light and shadows, in an attempt to transform an otherwise mundane item, into a sculptural entity. C…

After a career in television and cinema in the 2000s, Pascal Normand has devoted himself since 2009 to the creation of his pictorial artwork. Independent and self-taught, Pascal has participated in artistic events such as the New Art Festival in Ottawa, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TAOF) and MTL en Arts in Montreal. In recent years, Pascal’s work …

Originally from London, Tara Leaver is an artist and teacher living by the sea in Cornwall, England. After completing a Foundation Diploma in London in her early twenties, her regular art practice took a back seat to travel and various forms of employment, including six years teaching Montessori. She was also dealing with recurring bouts of depress…

An interview with Gabby Lord and Lauren Wong who founded the New York based brand strategy and design studio Super Keen. See more work from Super Keen and watch or listen to all our interviews at —madebyfolk.com Links —Year 1 Report —Website —Culturae Music by Alex Nelson Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:20 Interview start 02:38 Starting a studio together 0…

Born in Windsor, Ontario, Laura Peturson holds a BFA from York University and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. With a practice situated in printmaking, drawing and painting, Laura’s works combine multiple print-based techniques with a handmade aesthetic. Laura lives in Callander, Ontario, and teaches printmaking, painting, and drawing at Ni…

Victoria lives and paints in Hamilton’s James North art district and cottages on the edge of Algonquin Park and enjoys hiking and paddling the natural spaces of Ontario’s north, be it Muskoka, Algonquin, Haliburton, Kawartha, Madawaska or the length of Bruce Trail. The contrast of sky to rocky cliffs, grand pines and idyllic islands make for great …

Jorn Schmidt grew up in Germany, where he studied Philosophy. Jorn moved to Canada in 2005. His first contact with screen printing was in Berlin, where he tried to support himself during his Ph.D studies. He would sell t-shirts and other things on the weekend at a local flea market. The first t-shirt Jorn ever designed and printed depicted the Phil…

Delio Delgado is a Dominican-Canadian artist based out of Hamilton, Ontario He has a BFA in multidisciplinary studies from The National School of Visual Arts in the Dominican Republic. Delio also graduated from the Altos de Chavon, The School of Design which is affiliated with Parson’s The New School of Design in New York City. Delio also has compl…

Join me from my studio as I talk about the Artist - Life balance. After a busy week full of events, podcast recordings and studio engagements, I spent a little time reflecting on how best to manage my time without feeling burnt out. So, what does it take to be a full time artist? How do I find balance between teaching, my art practice, recording a …