The Creative Endeavour

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Chris Dunlop is an automotive fine artist based in Southern California. Starting in Rockville, Maryland, as an automotive painter specializing in custom and high-end restoration work, he expanded into airbrushing, Sharpie art, and pinstriping. After working in the paint and body shop industry he completed a notable series: Sharpie Cars. Chris relocated to Southern California to immerse himself in the custom car industry. Chris initially worked at a local hot rod shop while focusing on his art in the evenings. Eventually, he transitioned to full-time artwork, developing his skills through trial and error and daily practice. Chris works with a variety media, using markers and airbrushed paints. His work is highly sought after, and with a thriving instagram account, he's had no shortage of sales. Chris is an example of fulfilling your niche with perfection. Working daily on his paintings brings him a joy and satisfaction that is inspiring to behold! I loved this conversation. There were several "take home" messages from this conversation!

Check out Chris's work here: https://www.instagram.com/pinstripe_chris/
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Carla Grace, a remarkable wildlife artist born in South Africa, moved across continents throughout her childhood, fostering a deep connection with nature. By 16, she was already accepting paid commissions and honing her skills in Zambia's isolated environment. Despite a brief stint in formal art education, she found her true calling in Australia, where she launched a successful online art business at 23. Carla’s talent and dedication have not only produced stunning wildlife paintings but also a thriving business, driven by her savvy marketing skills. Her major breakthrough came in 2016 with the sale of a life-size grizzly bear painting. Today, she continues to create highly detailed, almost surreal wildlife art from her home studio in South Australia, while also mentoring other artists. In this episode I wanted to ask her all about her new studio, an EPIC DIY project and some of the cool things she's working on. This podcast will leave you inspired and encourage anyone to step up their art marketing game! 

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In this episode, I'm chatting to Michael Klein, a super talented contemporary painter who's all about bringing classical art back to life. Hailing from North Dakota, Michael's journey took him through a bunch of ateliers and workshops in the Midwest before he wrapped up his studies at the Water Street Atelier in NYC in 2005. Michael’s got a keen eye for painting still lifes and figures directly from life. While he loves focusing on floral still lifes, he's just as amazing at painting portraits and landscapes. Tune in to hear more about his journey, his techniques, and how he's keeping classical art traditions alive in the modern world. His new venture with the New Salem Museum and Academy of Fine Art is INSPIRING!
Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkleinpaintings/
Michael's Website: https://www.michaelkleinpaintings.com
New Salem Museum and Academy: https://www.newsalemmuseum.com

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Dina Brodsky is an artist based in New York, and her work is stunning. She's inspired by the Dutch masters and evokes a similar spirit and quality in her own work, creating breath-taking miniatures and expertly executed sketches. Her sketch journals are sublime and would inspire anyone who sees them. As I watch her reels on instagram, I'm blown away by the quality of her work but also what she brings to the community. At the time of this recording, Dina has amassed 933 thousand followers on instagram. This is the result of time, dedication and a calculated systematic approach. Success leaves clues and in this episode I ask Dina how she did it...She didn't hold back!

Follow Dina on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dinabrodsky/
Dina's Website: https://www.dinabrodsky.com
Dina's Instagram Course: https://www.dinabrodsky.com/instagram-for-artists

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Samuel Earp is a dynamic artist based in the far North Island of New Zealand, and he's a really good buddy of mine. We covered Samuel's story in depth in a previous episode, make sure you check that out! In this episode we catch up where we left off and discuss the many challenges facing artists and content creators today. Samuel shares strategies for diversification and supplementing ones income while trying to make ends meet as a creator. I'm always learning something from this dude. You'll love this episode! Please share!

Website: https://samuelearp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuel_earp_artist/ 
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Natalia Karpman is an artist and entrepreneur based in Italy. Originally from Russia, Natalia has a background in marketing, priming her perfectly for a unique approach to presenting oneself as an artist online. I reached out to Natalia to pick her brain about how we can improve our presence as artists, on Instagram, and she did not disappoint! In this episode, there are several tips and strategies that can be applied IMMEDIATELY to gain traction and exposure.
Natalia is teaching a BOOTCAMP on Instagram Art Marketing, check the links below!
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Natalia's Website: https://nataliakarpman.com
Natalia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.artmarketing/

Want to SUPERCHARGE your Art Practice and make MASSIVE improvements?? Join Tisch Academy! Get 7 Days FREE TRIAL: https://tisch.academyJoe Paquet is on top of his game. He's one of the finest plein air painters working today and a wealth of knowledge. This is Joe's 3rd appearance on the podcast. I love hearing about his artistic journey and what it's taken to reach his level of mastery and success. This episode clocks in at 3 hours and 15 minutes; it's the longest podcast we've had so far! We also go deep on art heroes from the past and Joe shares some insights on what it takes to get an edge on your creative pursuit, balancing the internal and external. This episode is not to be missed! Also, you can see the FULL VIDEO version on Tisch Academy, click the link above to join. Enjoy!Check out Joes Art right here: https://www.joepaquet.com
Follow Joe Paquet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paquetjoe/

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John Darley is an outstanding artist working in Utah, in the United States. He specialises in the ancient art of Egg Tempera painting. His expertly crafted paintings resemble the intricacy of embroidery and the voluminous 3 dimensionality of the old masters. I've been blown away by Johns art ever since finding him on Instagram. This was a great discussion into what it takes to be an artist working in 2024, with all the business stuff you'll no doubt love, but also plenty of shop talk too! We go into the craft of painting in some depth in this podcast! For the video version with stunning visuals, make sure you visit https://tisch.academy

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Patrick Okrasinski is painting up a storm! His work is fresh and vibrant and reminiscent of the old masters who captured the landscape from life. Born in 1996, in New York City, Patrick was exposed to masters from the start; heavily inspired by the Hudson River School and greats like Bierstadt. We had a great conversation here all about En Plein Air, art school and the business side of art too! Patrick is going from strength to strength artistically and gaining the attention from thousands worldwide who follow him on social media. You need to follow him too! 

https://www.instagram.com/patrickokra/  https://www.patrickokrasinski.com

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Robert Bateman is a renowned Canadian artist, naturalist, and environmentalist. He is particularly well-known for his realistic depictions of wildlife and nature, often rendered in exquisite detail. Bateman's paintings often convey a deep reverence for the natural world and serve as a means to raise awareness about conservation issues. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to wildlife art and conservation efforts. Bateman's work has been widely exhibited and published, making him one of Canada's most celebrated artists. He's arguably the biggest name in wildlife art... EVER. On a personal note, this interview was HUGE for me. I'm talking to one of my childhood heroes. I never thought I'd get this chance, so please excuse a few nerves along the way! 

Joel Rea, a celebrated artist renowned for his surreal, allegorical paintings, merges hyperrealism, photorealism, and Renaissance realism into a distinctive style. Through meticulous brushwork, he explores social consciousness and personal introspection. Inspired by the enigmas of nature and the cosmos, Rea delves into the complexities of the human experience, presenting narratives that embrace existential turmoil and our primal instinct for survival. His work blends contemporary visuals with sublime qualities, evoking profound emotional responses. Themes include self-portraiture, tigers, dogs, celestial motifs, and turbulent waves inspired by Australia's coastline. Joel has a massive presence on and offline, and I've been following his work for years. In this episode we hear not only about the magnificent art he's creating but what makes up this energetic and focussed artist! 

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Check out Pavel Sokov:
Website: http://pavelsokov.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/pavelsokov 

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Pavel Sokov is an incredibly talented Impression-realism painter from Russia who is known for his attention to detail portraying interesting characters. From Arnie, Ethiopian stick-dancers to his portraits bring out raw inspiration and detail. He goes into how his dealings with Arnold Schwarzenegger, his trip to Ethiopia and more of his painting process and mindset. I had a great time with Pavel, you're in for an interesting conversation!
- Tisch

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Maria Brophy has been the art agent for her husband, Drew Brophy, for many years. She started a blog in response to the many art-business emails she received, this grew into releasing a fantastic book on the Art Business called "Art, Money & Success". I loved catching up with Maria in round two on TheCreativeEndeavour Podcast! We talked about the struggle her and Drew faced during the lock-downs, challenges of the art business, finding balance as an artist and much more. This was such an amazing experience and I found myself writing notes on the awesome tips she has for art business.
Maria has not only had a massive impact on the art world, but on me personally. I look forward to seeing where her journey takes her in the future!

- Tisch

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Michelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunawayfineart/
Michelle's Website: http://dunawayfineart.com/
Michelle's Africa Workshop: https://www.workshopsinsa.com/lipking-dunaway-2024-kenya

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I had the pleasure of interviewing the fantastic Michelle Dunaway in this episode! Michelle is a full time artist based in New Mexico, she captures the essence of the subject in her breath-taking portraits and figurative works with a distinctive loose-style. We talked about some of her current projects such as the Falconeer and her Africa workshop. We then went into talking about her favorite influences, painting the essence of someone's portrait and more! I'll definitely be bringing Michelle back on for round 2! I'm sure you'll enjoy this as much as I did!
- Tisch

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Christopher's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopherremmers/
Christopher's Website: https://www.christopherremmers.com/
Christopher's Nature Workshop: https://wander-wild.life/

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Christopher Remmers is back on the podcast for round two! This extraordinary, visionary, painter hails from the north west of the United States. Christopher produces jaw-dropping, monumental works exploring mythological themes, spirituality and consciousness. His works are expertly crafted, rich with realistic details and figures that feel alive. The landscape has shifted since our last conversation, and I wanted to pick his brain about some recent developments. A.I. is very much on everyone's mind. Do we use it? Do we turn our backs on it? I wanted to hear what Christopher had to say and some of the current projects he's working on. This episode is bound to inspire! 

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Mark Maggiori is a French rockstar turned painter who has absolutely dominated the western genre with his EPIC cowboy paintings. In this episode, he shares an incredible painting journey and leading up to his record breaking show with Legacy Gallery. We get into AI in art; a topic on everyone's mind and much more! It was great having Mark back on the podcast for round 2, with his unique style and expression. Mark is insanely inspiring and dialed in. He's an example of when hard work meets passion, great things happen! Find him on social media and his website by following these links:

Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmaggiori/
Mark's Website: https://www.markmaggiori.com/

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Cody Oldham is an extraordinary young artist; at 19 years old he's achieved an outstanding level of success creating wildlife paintings full-time. His art is reminiscent of the greats of the wildlife genre, like Wilhelm Kuhnert and Carl Rungius.
Cody and I go way back, we started talking when he was only 12 years old, where I was coaching him with this art and giving him some pointers along the way. I could see then the enthusiasm and determination he had towards his art and future. It was inspiring to behold! Now, Cody is going from strength to strength, producing art for Galleries in the United States. We had a great conversation, his confidence is unreal and his passion for art is infectious. 

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Joe Paquet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paquetjoe/
Joe Paquet's Website: https://joepaquet.com/
DO NOT miss this opportunity to study with Joe!!!: https://www.joepaquet.com/classes-art-center-padula.php

This week I talk with Joe Paquet about his inspiration, plein air painting, how to find your stride as an artist, AI, the dangers of social media and the "Authenticity" trap and more! Joe is an authority when it comes to the "prismatic palette" and Plein Air painting techniques, but his approach goes beyond the technical. Joe is unashamedly himself, sharing with others what he truly believes, always in a spirit of service and a genuine love for people and desire to help others improve their art, by focussing on what's important. I always get so much out of talking with Joe Paquet. On this occasion, my second podcast with Joe, we also discuss ways to disconnect from the noise of the outside world and reconnect with what's truly important, finding work we enjoy and celebrating what we LOVE with our art.

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Virgil Elliott knows traditional oil painting, in fact, he wrote the book on it! It was a few years ago that I stumbled upon his book "Traditional Oil Painting" and read through, I quickly realised that there were many things I didn't know about my own profession; in fact there were many things I was doing in the studio that were causing irreversible harm to the paintings I had painstakingly crafted. Reading Virgil's book, and then joining the private Facebook page by the same name, represented a paradigm shift in my work. Virgil's teachings fundamentally changed the way I approach painting. In this conversation I wanted to revisit some of the themes we discussed way back in episode 2, when we spoke last, and pick up where we left off. This episode is one to keep coming back to: have a notebook handy! 

Stephanie Paige Thomson creates some incredible artwork with such a beautiful painterly style. Works of her quality are seldom seen in artists so young. At 24 years of age, she is already achieving some outstanding career goals, like being exhibited alongside some of her artist heroes such as Quang Ho and CW Mundy. Her works are highly sought after, being collected by patrons from across the US. She has been featured in key juried and curated shows and events. I wanted to ask her about how she creates her amazing paintings, what are her techniques, but also, the inspiration behind the work including her early beginnings. It was also cool to hear her reflect on that time she painted Jamie Wyeth! What an awesome conversation... not to be missed!

Carla Grace is a South Australian artist producing some amazing, detailed wildlife paintings. Her work is highly sought after by collectors worldwide. I've had Carla on the show a couple times already, and each interview she shares something new; strategies we can apply directly to our creative businesses. She also gave me the scoop on a brand new product she's crafted with the collector always in front of mind. This was super inspiring! In addition to the art business side of things I wanted to ask how she balances parenthood with her creative passion. As a new father I'm beginning to know the struggle! I got a tonne out of this, and I know you will too! 

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Chris Fornataro AKA Paint Coach is an inspiring artist and content creator based in Massachusetts in the United States. I've been watching his Youtube videos for a long while, following his online journey from just a few subscribers to now 200 thousand - no small feat! Chris has an interesting background and had previously explored a few disciplines. Early on, he was an aspiring college footballer, playing at a high level, simultaneously with a background in theater and a passion for painting, it would be hard to put a label on him. Turns out these different avenues have helped him excel on his creative journey. I wanted to ask about those early years where he was up and coming and how he found himself and became Paint Coach.

Follow his awesome work on instagram: @forza43 and on Youtube: https://youtu.be/fQOCDVufB0E

Check out "Will the Machine" https://youtu.be/5Ziuk7D71eo

Jeff Hein is an incredibly talented artist based in the United States, creating some amazing portraits and Biblical figurative scenes. His works are highly sought after. His technical abilities are off the charts. I wanted to hear about how Jeff started his journey: in the early years he overcame some profound challenges. He triumphed in the face of adversity and ultimately reached an amazing level of success. Jeff doesn't shy away from hard graft. The amount of work he's put into his passion is stupendous and the discipline he's developed is inspiring. Jeff is also engaged in some pretty serious side-projects! He now teaches and shares his techniques online.

Please follow Jeff on Instagram @jeff_hein_art and on his website www.jeffhein.com

Tahlia Stanton is a vibrant professional artist from Victoria, Australia. At the young age of 22 she has already achieved some amazing career goals and a level of success many creatives only dream of. Tahlia has fully owned who she is as an artist and embraced her personality to such an extent where she is now unashamedly herself. This is ultimately what led her to MASSIVE success. In this podcast she shared some insights for how we can grow our creative businesses; "There's never been a better time to be an artist." She says...I agree! 

Please follow Tahlia Stanton on Instagram: @tahliastanton

Tahlia's Website: https://www.tahliastanton.com

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Thomas Fluharty is an internationally acclaimed artist and illustrator. His work has been featured on the covers of Der Spiegel, Newsweek and Mad Magazine and his art is highly sought after by private collectors worldwide. You may remember Thomas from earlier episodes of The Creative Endeavour. I just had to get him back on the podcast, not only to hear what he's been up to over the last year, but to discuss an incredibly interesting book that ought to be on your radar: "The Billion Dollar Painter" by Eric Kuskey. This book focused on the life of Thomas Kincade and as Fluharty puts it: "it's a story from rags to riches to ruin." We reflect on the incredible life and career trajectory of this often misunderstood artist and some of the lessons therein. This was a super inspiring chat, not to be missed! 

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Anthony Avon is a digital artist from Serbia. His creative journey didn't get off to an easy start. Initially Anthony struggled and felt like things were a bit hopeless and opportunities weren't forthcoming in his homeland. Anthony received a break, a stranger out of the blue noticed Anthony's situation and this led to an opportunity that would change his life forever. That was 11 years ago, now Anthony works full time as a digital painter/illustrator and recently celebrated receiving a massive gig with a household name company that featured his graphics. This conversation was an inspiring one, ultimately about triumph over struggle and being grateful in the present moment! You never know what's around the corner!

Please follow Anthony Avon here:

Instagram: @Anthony.avon.art

https://www.artstation.com/anthonyavon/

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Daniel Bilmes is a portrait artist based in LA in the United States. His work is unlike anything I've seen. He creates portraits in oils that look as though they've been stitched together like embroidery. How often can we say that there's a unique approach to painting? Perhaps Daniel has found that unique form of expression? We not only talked about the technical side of painting, giving me an opportunity to geek out on some new colours and approaches, but we took a dive into Daniel's past and learned about his origins, teaching at his father's art school from the age of 15... This conversation even covered ground on the education system at large and how important early influences are.

Check out Daniel's work on instagram: @bilmesart and on his website! www.danielbilmes.com

Jess Anderson is an inspired and incredibly talented artist living in the United States. He paints a wide variety of subjects in Oil and Acrylics. Jess approaches his career and creativity with an unmatched enthusiasm. He is a passionate and skilled teacher, sharing his knowledge of art, far and wide. One thing I wanted to explore with Jess, was his time teaching art in maximum security prisons in the US. It was awesome to hear about the positive difference he made in the lives of many people, not just the inmates.

Check out Jess Andersons artwork on Instagram: @jess_anderson_artist Make sure you visit his website! https://www.jessanderson.com/about

Lloyd Lewis is an artist based in the United Kingdom. He creates beautiful portraits in his signature style with chunky bold brushwork and a well considered palette. His paintings evoke a Lucian Frued quality, and his drawings have a freshness and vibrancy to them that is exceptional. Not only is Lloyd an accomplished full time artist, he is also the 2 time world kickboxing champion! He's had an incredible creative journey and has lived many lives! It was a great treat to talk with him and hear about his path and trajectory.

To see Lloyds work, please visit: https://lloydlewis92.wixsite.com/lloydlewisartist/ or on Instagram: @lloydlewisartist

Deano Cook is an extraordinarily talented dude living in Georgia in the United States. He's a tattoo artist specialising in underwater imagery. In addition to this he also paints in an exquisite realist style and takes all of his own underwater reference. This puts him in direct contact with creatures that many of us go out of our way to avoid, like SHARKS! Deano is out there living it and doing it, he approaches his dreams and goals with an intensity seldom seen. His success did not come easy however, he's been through his fair share of trails and failures. This is ultimately a story of overcoming and flourishing. Deano is an inspired guy; you'll love this episode!

Check out Deano Cook's instagram page: @deanocook

Deano Cook Website: https://deanostudios.com

Sink or Swim Studio: http://sinkorswimstudio.com/

Lubomir Arsov is an artist and filmmaker based in Toronto, Canada. He's got an incredible graphic style; his art has an immediacy to it that communicates instantly. In this podcast we talked about many things from Lubomir's beginnings to his current projects and what inspires him today. Lubomir created "In Shadow" a short 13 minute film exploring the nature of reality and the society in which we live. The film challenged me on many levels and consequently I've been sharing it far and wide. It is one of the most POWERFUL pieces of art I've seen, period. In my opinion it speaks to the core of what's shaping our world today.

Check out Lubomir on Instagram: @lubomirarsov "In Shadow"

Website: https://www.inshadow.net

William Patino is an extraordinary photographer based in the South Island of New Zealand. He captures the landscape and environment with exquisite light and atmosphere. It takes hard work to be in the right place at the right time to get images that reach another level of impact; he shows the drive and passion necessary to making it work as a full time creative professional. William didn't always have his sights set on being a professional photographer - he fell into it after his personal struggles along his life's journey. He's a man on a mission and he now teaches his techniques and photography skills online.

Check out his amazing images on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/william_patino/?hl=en

William Patino's website: https://williampatino.com

John Coleman is an extraordinary artist based in Arizona in the United States. His works are inspired by Native American culture and in each piece he explores real human stories and emotion. John works across different disciplines creating breathtaking bronze sculptures, amazing charcoal drawings and masterfully crafted oil paintings. He became a member of the National Sculpture Society and the famous and prestigious Cowboy Artists of America. In this conversation we talked about a wide variety of things including his beginnings and philosophy on art as well as his views on the current global situation and how he plans to create his way through. Check out John Coleman's stunning art on:

Instagram: @johncolemanart John Coleman's

website: https://www.colemanstudios.com

Sean Cheetham is a phenomenal figurative painter based in California in the United States. His works are not only technically well executed in his signature style, but they have a narrative quality exploring everyday themes and going beyond the surface into something deeper. His paintings have been included in numerous significant exhibitions internationally including the National Portrait Gallery in London. He has a devoted following of collectors and art students that are inspired by his work and distinctive technique. His alla prima paintings show a deep understanding of drawing. In this episode I wanted to dive deep into Seans beginnings as an artist and find out more about his story. In addition to this, I wanted to know about some of the ways he was going to adapt and change with the times and in the face of current global challenges.

Find Sean Cheetham on Instagram: @SeanCheetham

Sean Cheetham's Website: https://www.seancheethamfineart.com

Maria Brophy is an art marketing genius and author of the book "Art Money Success". Her beginnings were in marketing and business, before she married renowned surf artist Drew Brophy. Maria is also a speaker, educator and a creative success coach. Her teachings and her book cover many of the foundational things that are essential considerations for the creative professional not to mention incredible strategies for navigating the world as we find it. Her book has become one of my favourites on the topic of art business, and is a must read for any artist wanting to turn their passion into their career.

Check out Maria's work here: https://mariabrophy.com Get the BOOK! https://mariabrophy.com/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabrophy/

Cesar Santos is an incredibly talented figurative artist based in Miami Florida. He was classically trained in the traditional atelier system in Florence Italy. His works have been displayed in prestigious galleries and he has produced several commissions for clients around the world. Cesar creates unique visions of everyday people, created in his signature style of meticulously detailed forms juxtaposed with abstraction. In this podcast we reflect on the current global situation and explore our feelings, hopes and reservations moving forward. Could this be a time for artists to adapt, grow and potentially thrive? Always a pleasure to shoot the breeze with Cesar! Hope you enjoy! Check out Cesar Santos' masterful artwork: https://cesarsantos.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santocesart/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUofurwg70iaByk_qIEZnA

Lori McNee is a talented landscape painter based in Idaho in the United States. She works both En Plein Air and in the studio. Her paintings are highly sought after and she has built a considerable following on social media. Lori has spent years building her art business and achieving a high level of success, not only with original sales through galleries and directly to clients, but also sharing her works and process online through digital platforms. I wanted to ask Lori not only about her beginning as an artist, but also for advice and pointers on how creative professionals today could pivot and take advantage of a changing marketplace. Check out Lori's Art: https://www.instagram.com/lorimcneeartist/ https://lorimcnee.com

In this SPECIAL EDITION of The Creative Endeavour Podcast I reached out to some previous guests to ask them how they were coping in the face of the current global crisis. We have THOMAS FLUHARTY, CARLA GRACE, KELLY FOSS and my father TOM TISCHLER What were their thoughts and strategies for how to maintain creativity and positivity during these times? These are raw and real conversations and hopefully we can all gain something from the insights!

THOMAS FLUHARTY: www.thomasfluharty.com https://www.instagram.com/thomasfluharty/?hl=en

CARLA GRACE www.carlagraceart.com https://www.instagram.com/carla_grace_art/?hl=en

KELLY FOSS https://kellyfoss.com/about https://www.instagram.com/kellyfossart/?hl=en

TOM TISCHLER: www.tomtischler.com

Sam Lewis AKA: SLEW is a young artist based in Massachusetts USA. His art is heavily influenced by graffiti and street culture. He creates huge mural works as well as fine art. He has a thriving art business and YouTube channel where he is now gaining followers rapidly. His meteoric rise to success can be attributed to his ability to hustle and grind! Creating exciting and engaging works and shares the process with his followers online. In this conversation we uncover Sam's origins, his experiences with art school and how he embraces new technologies to build his art brand.

Check out Sams work! https://www.slewtheworld.com Instagram ( @slewp ): https://www.instagram.com/slewp/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPUBwc9IQl2FZZa0_Tn32Q

Vince Kamp is an inspiring artist based in the United Kingdom. His figurative paintings explore interesting scenes and scenarios and are heavily influenced by cinema - especially the crime and gangster genre. Vince is a guy who executes at a high level. If he has an idea, he really goes for it! He's not only an accomplished painter with sell out shows and an impressive resume, he's also an incredibly talented film maker. His films and paintings explore the same space and compliment each other.

Check out his latest project "The Queen of Diamonds" http://vincekamp.com/videos

You can find more of Vincent's work here: www.vincentkamp.com and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincekamp/

Lucas Kratochwil is an Argentinian artist based in Canada. He produces some incredible and monumental landscape paintings based on the Canadian wilderness. His techniques are hyper-realistic and take on interesting vantage points as he gathers much of his reference material from the air. He has had a meteoric rise to success on his creative journey so far. We talked not only about his approach to art, but about his approach to taking care of the "artist" as a whole. Check out Lucas Kratochwil's paintings: www.lucaskratochwil.com on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucas.kratochwil/

Kate Zambrano is a young artist based in Los Angeles, California. She creates amazing drawings and paintings, primarily portraiture. She also teaches her techniques through her courses and workshops. Kate is an example of someone creating great work and sustaining her creative workflow through art sales and workshop bookings. I wanted to drill down into her art business to garner some insights and find out more about her creative journey. We spoke at length about social media and how this can be both a blessing and a curse. This was a great conversation! I hope you enjoy! 

Check out Kate Zambrano's work: www.katezambrano.com

Kate Zambrano's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katezambrano/

Caleb Brown is a young artist based in Georgia USA creating dynamic paintings of sporting icons and celebrities. He has a slick and graphic style and his paintings are punchy and eye catching. Caleb has nailed the direct marketing side of art and he now paints full time selling his art directly to his clients. What impresses me most is his mindset and how he has trained a state of mind that allows him to persevere in the face of adversity. This was a great conversation, it caused me to revisit my approach to my own creative practice. Check out Caleb's art on his website: https://www.calebscanvas.com and on Instagram: @calebscanvas 

Renato Muccillo is a successful landscape painter living in Canada. When I say successful, I really mean it! He sells nearly everything he does! It's little wonder too, his work is exceptionally well executed. He is inspired but the wilderness that surrounds him and he draws upon similar themes throughout his work. Many of his paintings have an amazing spirit and emotional quality that comes through. Renato is somebody that I have looked up to over the years and it was a real treat to talk to him. He opened up about his personal journey and what drives him to create. You can find Renato's work on his website: www.renatomuccillo.com and on Instagram: @renatomuccillo_fine_arts

Thomas Fluharty is an amazing artist specialising in caricatures. His work is held in high regard internationally and has adorned the covers of Time Magazine, Der Spiegel and Mad Magazine and is in high demand worldwide. I wanted to hear about how Thomas has managed to dominate in such a competitive industry, but also how he got his start on his creative journey. In the 2 hours we shared Thomas completely opened up and I came away totally inspired and wanting to reengage with more purpose and direction! Check out Thomas Fluharty's amazing art on Instagram @thomasfluharty and on his website: www.thomasfluharty.com

Sandro Kopp is an extraordinarily talented and creatively obsessed artist based in Scotland. His works depict a wide variety of subjects, with a heavy focus on portraits. Though he paints with a classical approach his works explore themes dealing with technology and connection. It's an interesting blend of the contemporary and traditional. Not only does Sandro create fantastic art, but he has also worked in the film industry and has some pretty impressive credits on his resume. This conversation was wide and varied in its topics. It was a great exchange. I thoroughly enjoyed it; I hope you will too! Find out more about Sandro and his Art on his website:www.sandrokopp.com instagram: @sandrokopp

Miles Johnston is an unbelievably talented young artist based in Sweden. He creates drawing and paintings of a surrealistic nature. His images are visually rich and layered with meaning, not to mention, exceptionally well executed. I wanted to hear more about Miles's art but also dive deeper into his personal story and how he makes it as an artist. Miles has a thriving art business and in this conversation he discusses a few things that have contributed to his success. To see more of Miles Johnston's art please visit: www.milesjohnstonart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miles_art/ 

Colin Dixon is somebody very close to me and integral in my story of becoming an established artist. In fact, Colin and his wife Gaye ran the first Gallery I approached back in the early years, just as I was starting out. I noticed something was very different about the way Colin ran the business; at times it seemed diametrically opposed to many of the dealers and galleries I was also associated with at the time. Many of the lessons I learned in those early years are still relevant today. He shared many great insights in this conversation, certainly food for thought for emerging artists!

Tom Tischler is a renowned wildlife sculptor specialising in monumental bronze animals. He's also my Dad! I thought it would be great to get him on the podcast and share his story. I also wanted to know about his approach to the business side of art and what made him so successful. In the age of the internet, my father hasn't embraced any of the new technologies. He is a product of "the old school"; I wanted to know what the old school could offer the "new school". This was a fun conversation with plenty of lessons to apply! to see some of Tom's art please visit www.tomtischler.com

Cody Oldham is a 15 year old artist based in Colorado USA. In this episode Cody is interviewing me and asking some of his own questions and some questions I commonly get asked through social media and by email. If you wanted to know a bit more about my personal story or approach to business, check out this episode! You can find Cody's fantastic artwork on his website: www.codyoldham.com

Lena Danya is a realist painter creating stunning figurative works; many depicting water in its varied forms. Taking full advantage of the multitude of interactive and connecting social media technologies, Lena has amassed an online following of hundreds of thousands of people. I wanted to find out more about her personal story as well as some of her strategies for success as a full time creative professional. She was incredibly open in this conversation and I came away with a few new ideas! You can find more of Lena’s work here: www.lenadanya.com Instagram: @lenadanya

Kelly Foss is a classically trained realist artist based in New York City. Not only does she create exquisite artwork, celebrating the human form - she supports herself through her art as a full-time creative professional. Kelly also teaches with the prestigious group "Drawing New York". We had a great conversation about her strategies for success, managing art business affairs and also we got into the technical aspects of her work. To see Kelly Foss's artwork please visit: www.kellyfoss.com Instagram: @kellyfossart

Jacob Butler is a young artist based in Fremantle, Western Australia. Jacob showed promise with his art as a child but was discouraged by negative feedback. Despite the challenges that life threw in front of him, Jacob ultimately triumphed and now he sells his work and thrives as a full time artist. Here in this interview, Jacob shares his personal story and lessons he gathered on his path to success. You can find Jacobs work at www.shakey.com.au Instagram: @shakeyjakey11

Alex Warnick is a professional artist based in Indiana USA, specialising in birds. Her work is exquisite, executed with fine detail. Many of her paintings are used in publications and bird identification guides. She is an example of an artist immersed in their element, living and breathing inspiration. It's always inspiring connecting with creative professionals and finding out how they make a living through their passion. I know Alex would have a lot to share on her unique approach to an artistic career. We had a great conversation all about the business side of art. You can find Alex at www.alexwarnick.com and on instagram and @alexwarnick . 

Brendon Darby is a prominent Western Australian Artist based in Perth who creates stunning landscapes and portraits. Many of his works bridge the gap between realism and abstract.

It's important to have "art heroes" and I personally consider Brendon to be one. I initially reached out to Brendon many years ago before I became a professional artist, seeking advice on how to start my career.

I never forgot his encouraging words. I knew he would have a lot to share in the time we had for this interview. To see more of Brendons work please visit www.brendondarby.com and find him on instagram: @brendondarbyart 

Anya Brock is a dynamic artist based in Perth, Western Australia. I wanted to find out more about her career and the direction she took her passion for painting. We had an interesting conversation about  the way she balanced personal and professional life and challenged the paradigms many artists find themselves in. To see Anya's work please visit www.anyabrock.com and find her on Instagram: @anyapaintface

Challenges are a part of everyday life and creative professionals have their fair share! One huge problem area for many artists has to do with self worth; that has effects that flow onto our relationship with money. This is an area I really wanted to drill down into with Dr. Demartini and he didn’t disappoint!

Becoming a creative professional poses many challenges; you'll no doubt gain some insights and encouragement from this interview with the great Cesar Santos. With insane painting skills, Cesar creates bold work, sought after by collectors worldwide. We talk about his humble beginnings in Cuba to his daily rituals for success.