Talking to Artists

Synopsis: A very successful full time artist, Julia talked about expanding your business by doing custom and embellished prints. We talked about her process and how her Friday Live painting sessions has increased her reach to both artists and art lovers.   About the Artist: Julia Veenstra is a Canadian artist whose work is found in collections around the world. Julia has lived in four different countries, and brings the influences of each to her impressionistic representational, and lively style. Her work reflects the joy she sees in her surroundings, and so her medium of choice is acrylic as she enjoys the immediacy [...]

Synopsis: Helen shared her experiences painting Plein air on stunning Vancouver Island and how this feeds her soul – especially in these Covid days. She talked about how the practice of Shinrin Yoku is something she practices in the BC forests as well as integrates into her oil and cold wax paintings. We shared our thoughts on the fast pivot of digital; artists needing to have a digital presence and how to achieve that.    Artist Statement: “I am lucky enough to spend some time everyday in nature. I am drawn to quiet places and old trees. I feel like they are silent [...]

Talking to Artists is a weekly casual conversation where artists share their inspirations, process, challenges and business ideas to give art lovers and aspiring artists a peek behind the curtain. Your host is Kate Taylor, a full-time Canadian abstract painter, marketing entrepreneur and current Chair of the Artists’ Network – a not-for-profit committed to supporting visual artists in their business practice. Conversations are meant to capture the feeling of sitting around your kitchen table, chatting and sharing….not perfect and not scripted.    ....not perfect....part of the first episode is upside down.....sorry about that :)   [...]