Best Laura Boswell And Peter Keegan Podcasts (2024)

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 25 33:05

32m ago33:05

33:05

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about making ends meet, followed by payment terms when writing an article and finally, what to do if you attend a workshop which turns out not to be that good! If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the pod…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Estelle Lovatt FRSA, Art Critic 58:31

15d ago58:31

58:31

In this episode Peter and Tom interview art critic, Estelle Lovatt FRSA. Estelle has the experience of being on both sides of the canvas; having trained as a painter, read art history and worked as a gallery exhibition curator. Estelle works as a freelance art critic for the BBC (radio and TV), as well as for various independent radio stations thro…

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Ask An Artist - Teaching 1:09:57

5d ago1:09:57

1:09:57

In this week’s episode, there was a problem with the audio and we had to use the back up track for a section of Peter’s audio; we apologise for the poor quality audio between 20 and 32 minutes. In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss teaching and share their advice and best practice for whether or not teaching might be for you. They share how they b…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Laura Boswell ARE 52:51

20d ago52:51

52:51

Tom and Peter are delighted to welcome back, podcast founder, Laura Boswell. Together with Peter, Laura founded this very podcast and recorded over 100 episodes. In 2022, she and her husband, "The Talented Mr B", made the decision to move from their home in Buckinghamshire, to Scotland. In this episode, Peter and Tom catch up with Laura, find out h…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 24 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about someone who will not pay, followed by a gallery offer which seems too good to be true and finally, being paid fairly for an art group workshop. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us to answer it here on the podcast pleas…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Jenny Aitken ARSMA 52:21

2M ago52:21

52:21

In this episode Peter and Tom interview artist Jenny Aitken, one of the UK's most successful oil painters working today. Jenny is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, exhibits her work nationally and internationally, has won numerous awards and regularly teaches, both in-person and online. In this episode she shares some really helpful …

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Ask An Artist - Insurance 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

In this episode Peter and Tom discuss insurance. Drawing on their own experience, they discuss the different elements of your business that you may need to insure and some important aspects to take into consideration. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about o…

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Ask An Artist - A Judge's Perspective; Interview with Tom Croft 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back fellow Artist, Tom Croft. Tom is a portrait painter who has appeared on Sky Portrait Artist of the year, as well as other TV art shows. He became more widely-known during the pandemic, for his work organising the Portraits for NHS Heroes project. Since gaining this recognition, Tom has been asked to be on…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 23 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about the use of AI, followed by a question about varnishing and finally, what judges are looking for in art competitions. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our websit…

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Ask An Artist - Best of the Guests 1:15:51

4M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

In this special episode, we compile some of the highlights from our interview episodes from the past 12 months. The episodes featured are; Season 5, episode 9; Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden - Should I go to Art School? Season 5, episode 13; Interview with Marine Costello from Parker Harris Season 5, episode 8; Interview with Edd Ralph, Senior …

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Evie Hatch, Artist, Writer & Pigment Connoisseur from Jackson's Art Supplies 58:28

4M ago58:28

58:28

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Evie Hatch, Artist, Writer & Pigment Connoisseur from Jackson's Art Supplies, to talk about all things colour! What is your favourite colour? A question which we have probably all thought about and asked someone at some point. Evie is an Artist herself and works for Jackson's Art Supplies, writing for their …

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Ask An Artist - Studio Space 57:03

5M ago57:03

57:03

In this episode, Peter and Tom, discuss the different studio and creative spaces they have worked in during their careers. They talk about the different forms that creative spaces may take, important factors to consider when choosing a space and some practical advice in terms of storage, health & safety and financial considerations. Tom and Peter t…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 22 37:02

6M ago37:02

37:02

In this episode, Tom and Peter answer some of your questions. Firstly there's a question about terms and conditions when selling through a website, followed by a question about using the "gridding-up" method and finally, how to go about writing an article for a magazine. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answe…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Chas and Liz Wood from Patchings 54:25

6M ago54:25

54:25

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Chas and Liz Wood, the founders and managers of Patchings Art Centre in Nottinghamshire. The episode focuses on the annual art festival, now in its 31st year, which they host every July; Patchings Art Fest. They discuss how the art festival came about, what it takes to run, why Artists should consider being …

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Ask An Artist - Selling Strategies 44:28

7M ago44:28

44:28

In this episode Peter and Tom talk about strategies for selling your artwork. The ways in which Artists sell their work can be numerous, difficult and confusing. Amongst other things, the episode covers making use of different platforms, selling with a gallery, price points and knowing your audience. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brush…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 21 35:25

7M ago35:25

35:25

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly, there's a question about creating prints, and whether it is possible to thrive as an Artist if you are not selling your originals. Secondly, they discuss whether it is possible to monetise your artwork as a teenager and last but by no means least, they discuss the use of AI; is …

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Ask An Artist - International Watercolour Masters 2024 31:54

7M ago31:54

31:54

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview David Poxon again, this time about how and why he set up the International Watercolour Masters Festival; a biannual festival taking place in Shropshire in May 2024. For more information about the event, to purchase tickets and for IWM TV, visit the website by clicking here. This episode of the podcast is spo…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with James Ort about Inspired by Knepp 52:07

7M ago52:07

52:07

In this episode Tom and Peter interview sculptor, teacher and now, exhibition curator, James Ort about his latest project; Inspired by Knepp. In the first half, James summarises his journey to becoming an Artist and what led him, as a wildlife Artist, to want to do more to help nature. He talks about how he came to find out about the Knepp Estate, …

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 20 26:04

9M ago26:04

26:04

In the episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your questions. Firstly, there's a question about knowing when to go full time as an Artist, secondly, how to honour and manage a collection of art work after the Artist dies, and finally, do you need a gallery to be successful? If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us ans…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with David Poxon R.I, N.W.S. 1:03:31

9M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Watercolour Artist, David Poxon. In the first half, David identifies some key moments from early childhood which started his artistic journey and ultimately informed his choice of medium and subjects today. After a long break from making art, David re-found his love of painting as a adult and with hard work a…

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Ask An Artist - Planning Meeting 58:24

10M ago58:24

58:24

Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2024 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year. In this episode Peter and Tom have a planning meeting for the forthcoming year. Rather than simply share their advice, in this episode, they let you "behind the curtain", to eavesdrop on their own planning meeting for the year. Startin…

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Ask an Artist Returns from Friday 1st March 2024 40:27

10M ago40:27

40:27

Season 6 of Ask An Artist returns on Friday 1st March 2024. In this teaser episode, Peter and Tom talk about the topics and interviewees they have planned for the season. New episodes will be released fortnightly, on Fridays, throughout the year! We look forward to speaking to you in the studio from this Friday 1st March! This season of the podcast…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Marine Costello from Parker Harris 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Marine Costello, the Head of Communications at Parker Harris. The focus of the episode is all about online marketing for Artists. Marine talks about her background in art history and arts management and shares her wisdom, in a no-nonsense way, offering tips and strategies which Artists can implement easily an…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 19 25:45

1y ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss what they would create if no-one was watching, the do's and don'ts of putting together an Artists' CV and collecting other Artists' work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it …

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Penny Harris from Parker Harris 48:06

1y ago48:06

48:06

In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Penny Harris, co-founder and expert mentor at Parker Harris. Emma Parker and Penny Harris created Parker Harris in 1990. Their partnership is now one of the leading visual arts consultancies in the UK. Penny explains the importance of providing real opportunities for Artists and how this underpins everything…

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Ask An Artist - Discounting Your Work 30:20

1y ago30:20

30:20

In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss discounting work; when it might be appropriate and even beneficial to do so for your business. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about our sponsors, please visit: Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com Search Press…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden - Should I go to Art School? 1:09:49

1+ y ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back Dr Curtis Tappenden, this time to pick his brains as a Senior Lecturer in Art and Design and ask the question Peter and Tom get asked most often; should I go to art school? This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies. For more information about ou…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Edd Ralph; Senior Editor at Search Press 59:44

1+ y ago59:44

59:44

In this episode Peter and Tom talk to Edd Ralph, Senior Editor at Search Press publishers, leading supplier of Art & Craft books. They discuss Edd's role as senior editor, the process of writing a book and how and why it can be beneficial for working Artists to consider writing one. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Search Press p…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 18 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

25:14

In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss AI, creating work under pressure and copying other Artists’ work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via this website here or alternatively you can send it to us via I…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden, Illustrator 1:14:18

1+ y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

In this episode, Peter & Tom interview Dr Curtis Tappenden about his 30 year career as a professional illustrator. For Curtis, art and drawing have always been passions and he shares the story of how he became an illustrator with grace, humour and humility. Curtis discusses what it is to be an illustrator and what his working day or week might look…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Gary Thompson, CEO of Jacksons Art Supplies 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

33:08

In this episode Tom and Peter interview Gary Thompson, the founder and CEO of Jacksons Art Supplies about his journey from humble painter to founding and growing a now global, art supplies company. Gary's story is an example of how careers in the art world are not necessarily planned or straight forward but how creativity, drive and a belief in del…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 17 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss having a part-time job alongside your art, how to respond if someone asks you to do something for free and some top tips for giving titles to your work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast pl…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Alec White, Accountant 58:00

1+ y ago58:00

58:00

In this episode, Tom and Peter interview Alec White, who is the owner and manager of AJR & Co, chartered accountants, tax and business advisors. If ever any of the financial side of things about running a small business has confused or befuddled you in any way, this episode is for you - concise explanations of some of the accountancy terminology, h…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper 56:51

1+ y ago56:51

56:51

If there is one material that nearly all Artists use, whatever their medium, it's paper. In this episode, Peter and Tom talk to Jim Patterson from Two Rivers Paper in Somerset; makers of fine handmade paper for Artists. They discuss how Jim started in the business, the processes involved in creating paper and how and why, we as Artists, should all …

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Ask An Artist - Group Shows 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

45:03

Even with online art sales booming (and predicted to rise) there will always be an important place for exhibiting and showing work in person. It is a completely different experience for both artist, viewer and buyer. From galleries to art fairs and solo exhibitions there are many ways to do this. Many artists, Tom and Peter included, love being par…

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Ask An Artist - Best Bits of Season 4 1:20:54

2y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Well it’s been a busy season for the podcast, so for this final episode of Season 4, we have compiled some of the best bits from the past few months. To begin with, we take a look back at our episode on “Asking for Help”, followed by our controversial and enlightening discussion about NFT’s. We also revisit our interview with Portrait Painter, Tom …

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Ask An Artist - The Artist's Mindset with Adebanji Alade 51:04

2y ago51:04

51:04

In this episode, Peter and Tom welcome back Adebanji Alade to the podcast. As well as being a successful Artist, Adebanji is also a motivational speaker and in this episode he shares more about his journey to becoming a professional Artist and his advice for others who want to do the same and "make it" in the business of art. You can find out more …

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 16 27:23

2y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode, Tom & Peter answer some of your artistic questions. This week they give their views on getting back into making "real" art and what that means; how much art history knowledge do you need to have to be a working artist; and whether there is still a place for printed marketing literature in amongst all the digital options. If you hav…

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Ask An Artist - Is Your Website Harming Your Business? 44:28

2y ago44:28

44:28

There was time when every one said you must have a website! In this age of social media, online galleries, YouTube, teaching platforms and so on, do we as Artists still need our own website? In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss whether websites are still relevant, some good practice and some pitfalls to avoid. There are many different ways a webs…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Adebanji Alade aka The Addictive Sketcher 54:39

2y ago54:39

54:39

In this special interview episode, Peter and Tom talk to award winning Artist, Adebanji Alade. Not only is Adebanji a regular presenter on BBC’s The One Show, he is also the Vice President of the ROI and a self-professed, addictive sketcher! With two new books out now, Adebanji joins Peter and Tom to discuss his route to becoming a professional Art…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 15 22:09

2y ago22:09

22:09

In this episode, Tom & Peter answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on limited edition prints, when to approach a gallery for the first time and giving work to charity. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please send it to us via our website at askana…

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Ask An Artist - YouTube 39:57

2y ago39:57

39:57

In this episode, Peter and Tom discuss YouTube and the possibilities it can present for us, as creative Artists and makers. YouTube is a video sharing platform which attracts 2.6 billion monthly users, which accounts for nearly 1/3 of monthly active internet use. 1 billon hours of content per day is watched on YouTube. 500 hours of video is uploade…

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Ask An Artist - Interview with Tom Croft 48:32

2y ago48:32

48:32

In this special interview episode, Peter and Tom talk to Tom Croft; Portrait painter and founder of the Portraits for NHS Heroes initiative, started in 2020. In the first half of the episode, the trio discuss Tom's route into the art world and his practice as a portrait artist. After the advert, Tom talks about where the idea for Portraits for NHS …

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 14 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on what to do with unsold work, an accusation of copying and how to go about things if and when you want to change your artistic style. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please send…

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Ask An Artist - NFT's 42:38

2y ago42:38

42:38

In this episode, Peter and Tom attempt to have an open minded discussion about the ins and outs of the controversial, potentially exciting, and certainly intriguing world of NFTs. Even for those who don’t know much about them, maybe don’t know anything about them, the presence of NFT's has been unavoidable. It seems to be something taking the art w…

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Ask an Artist - Asking for help 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

It is a sad fact that about 20% of small business fail in their first year and around 60% of small businesses fail within the first 3 years. That is indeed a sobering thought for us working artists, trying to earn a living. And the reasons for this? After poor cash flow, the second reason small businesses give is the inability to source and afford …

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Ask An Artist - Social Media: Love it or Hate it? 37:51

2y ago37:51

37:51

Welcome back to Season 4 of Ask an Artist. There are a lot of things that have happened since Tom and Peter were last together - certainly lots of things happening around the world and indeed plenty of ideas, problems and opportunities to navigate through during these challenging times. In this first episode of a new series, Peter and Tom have a lo…

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Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 13 32:03

2+ y ago32:03

32:03

In this episode, Peter & Tom answer some of your tricky questions. This week they give their views on best practice when using reference images, whether or not a listener should consider undertaking a Fine Art degree and how to price work. If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast, please…

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Ask an Artist - Interview with Andrew Tischler 46:37

2+ y ago46:37

46:37

In this week's episode, Tom interviews New Zealand based artist, Andrew Tischler. Andrew has been a professional artist for the past 17 years. He is drawn to vast landscapes, people, objects and animals, painting a wide variety of subjects in a realist style. His goal for every painting is to achieve a convincing sense of reality and break the cons…

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Ask An Artist - Mailing Lists 37:59

2+ y ago37:59

37:59

Mailing lists – on the face of it, not the most exciting of topics but a crucial part any working, creative business and a fantastic way to stay in touch with an already keen and receptive audience. Both Peter and Tom have developed a newfound love for their mailing lists during the past couple of years and in this episode they talk about what they…

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