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Episode 133: Crochet Community with Caitlin McCormack Today, we are privileged to delve into the world of Caitlin McCormack and her unique fine art approach to crochet. Caitlin McCormack shares her artistic journey, from early influences to her decision to focus on crochet and sculpture. She discusses her background in fine arts and how she found her niche in creating surreal and evocative sculptures that challenge perception. Listeners are introduced to Caitlin's distinctive style, characterized by organic forms and intricate details. She explains her fascination with exploring themes of nature, grief, and honoring your elders through her art, creating pieces that evoke both wonder and introspection. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 132: Art Investment Insights: Strategies for Collectors and Creators In this episode, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore dive into the world of art investment, offering valuable tips and guidance for both seasoned collectors and emerging artists. We explore the factors to consider when investing in artwork, from market trends and artist reputation to the importance of research and due diligence. Whether you're looking to expand your collection or enhance the value of your own creations, join us as we uncover the secrets to making informed and lucrative decisions in the dynamic landscape of art investment. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 131: Exploring the Imaginary Realms with Adrian Cox In this episode we're thrilled to have Adrian Cox, an artist whose work blurs the boundaries between the real and the fantastical. Adrian Cox shares his journey from a childhood fascination with mythology and science fiction to becoming a renowned painter. He discusses how his background in literature and mythology informs his art, creating a unique visual language that explores themes of identity and the natural world. We delve into Adrian's distinctive style, characterized by ethereal landscapes inhabited by hybrid creatures. He explains how his paintings challenge conventional notions of humanity and nature, portraying a symbiotic relationship between human and non-human entities. Listeners gain insights into Adrian's creative process, from initial concept to finished artwork. He discusses his use of materials and techniques that enhance the dreamlike quality of his paintings, inviting viewers to explore his imagined worlds. You can download Adrian’s Audio Project and Zine at https://www.adriancoxart.com/the-ritual-of-unknowing.html Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 130: Framing Art: "The Intersection of Function and Form" In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the fascinating world of art frames and explore the question: should frames be recognized as an art form in their own right? From their historical significance to their aesthetic value, we examine the multifaceted role frames play in the presentation and preservation of artworks. Join us as we discuss the craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural context behind frame design, and consider the implications for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of art, this episode offers fresh insights into the often overlooked but essential element of framing in the art world. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 129: The Magic of Art with Phillip Singer Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a captivating artist interview featuring the remarkable Phillip Singer. Hailing all the way from Pennsylvania, Phillip mesmerizes with his enchanting portraits and still lifes. Renowned for his exquisite oil paintings, Phillip earned the prestigious 2020 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, and his works grace art festivals annually. In this episode, Phillip shares his journey from humble beginnings as an illustrator to establishing a flourishing career in the art world. With unwavering dedication, he divulges his secrets to successfully selling his art and sustaining his passion while providing for his family. Tune in to the Off the Easel Podcast for an inspiring conversation you won't want to miss! Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 128: Brushstrokes of Connection: Mastering Artist Newsletters In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa unlock the secrets to crafting captivating artist newsletters. From building your subscriber list to curating engaging content and maximizing open rates, we provide a step-by-step guide to elevate your newsletter game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, tune in to discover essential tips and strategies for fostering meaningful connections with your audience through the power of the inbox. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 127: The Perfect Gourd with Kristen Egan On this Off the Easel Podcast episode, listeners are invited into the creative world of Kristen Egan, where they delve deep into her artistic process and inspirations. Hosted by Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore, the conversation flows organically, exploring Kristen’s journey, from her earliest influences to her current projects. Through anecdotes and reflections, Kristen shares intimate details about her craft, revealing the motivations behind her work and the challenges she has faced along the way. With insightful questions and candid responses, this interview offers a glimpse into the heart and mind of a truly talented creator, leaving listeners inspired and eager to explore Kristen Egan's body of work with fresh eyes and ears. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 126: Art in Transit: Navigating the World of Shipping and Handling In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the intricate process of shipping and handling artwork. From ensuring its safety during transit to understanding the logistics of international shipments, we explore the challenges and solutions faced by artists, galleries, and collectors alike. Join us as we uncover tips, tricks, and best practices for safeguarding these precious creations on their journey from studio to destination. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 125: The Psychology of Color with Syd Bee Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a wonderful interview with the delightful Syd Bee. Syd impresses us with her color prep for paintings, as she describes her creative process. She also enlightens us with memories of her childhood and describes how they influence her art today. Syd discusses what success means to her as an artist and offers invaluable advice. For an inspiring conversation with a professional artist who is passionate about her art career, please listen to Syd Bee on Off the Easel. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 124: Self Promotion for Artists Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa this week for a fun discussion about Self-Promotion. Why is it important to toot your own horn? How can you do it without feeling like a braggart? Why should you promote yourself and your art? Let’s find out this week on Off the Easel. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 123: Funny and Dark with Bob Dob Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an enlightening interview with the talented and hardworking Bob Dob! Bob comes to us from Southern California where he runs his art business as well as teaching art at Otis College. Bob shares his journey through baseball, childhood leukemia, playing in a punk rock band, and becoming an artist. Bob describes his experience in developing Designer Art Toys, accepting feedback for art submissions, and so much more. Listen up if you need some motivation and inspiration, cause Bob brings it this week on Off the Easel. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 122: Who wants to do an Art Market with Mary Syring and Malisa Suchanya This week we have a full house on Off the Easel! Joining Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa are the amazing Malisa Suchanya and Mary Syring. The art panel discusses Art Market How Tos, and special tips and tricks from seasoned vendors and so much more. For any artist trying to sell their art and create a business, this episode is invaluable. Take a listen and notes at Off the Easel Podcast Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 121: Adoring Art with Kirsten Anderson of Roq La Rue Gallery Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a fascinating conversation with Kirsten Anderson, owner and founder of Roq la Rue Gallery. Kirsten comes from artist parents and describes her journey to evolving into the successful gallerist she is today. Kirsten gives valuable insight to artists looking to show with her or any gallery. She discusses a little history of her book “Pop Surrealism: The Rise of Underground Art” as well as her experience writing for Hi Fructose New Contemporary Art Magazine. For anyone in the art world, or a collector of arts, this is a must listen to episode. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 120: The Tiny Painting Episode Are you drawn to larger than life Art or do you gravitate to tiny art treasures? This week Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore talk all about tiny art. The ladies define what is tiny art? They discuss the pros and cons of working small, and debate whether it could be the beginning of a new art movement. The episode ends with a fun Art News Segment about a new art enterprise on EBay. Get ready to be inspired on Off the Easel Podcast! Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 119: Lovely Nightmares with Annie Owens Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an amazing artist interview with the fabulous Annie Owens! Annie comes to us from Northern California where she creates her thought provoking introspective art and runs Hi Fructose Magazine with her husband Attaboy. Annie explains how she creates, why she creates the art she makes, and tells us about building a house in the middle of the woods. Annie discusses the origin of Hi Fructose magazine and shares the challenges of being a woman artist today. You can hear more about Annie in her own words on Off The Easel this week. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Episode 118: Diversify Your Art Income Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an eye opening episode about diversifying your art income. What does this mean? Why should artists do it? How do you diversify your art business? Let's find out this week on Off the Easel Podcast! Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Planting a Garden with Malisa Suchanya From Singapore to New York to California, we have the lovely Malisa Suchanya on Off the Easel this week! Malisa, the artist, illustrator, and art educator comes to us from Helvella Arts in Oakland, California. Malisa has an extensive education from Rhode Island School of Art and Design, and the Academy of Arts in San Francisco. She pursued teaching Art to High School Students in the beginning of her art career and pivoted into selling and showing her fine art today. She can be found at different Art Markets, Festivals, and Gallery Shows sprinkled through Northern California. Her art is rich in symbolism, color, and cuteness. You can learn more about her process, inspiration, and so much more this week with Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore on Off the Easel Podcast. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Good Habits! Good Artist. Habits are hot! Do you have good habits as an artist? Do you know what habits are? Find out this week on Off the Easel with Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore. The ladies will help you understand what a habit is, the importance of habits, bad habits, and good habits to adopt today. The episode ends with a lively Art News story about Master Artist’s Real Estate. Get ready to be an inspired and productive artist off the Easel Podcast! Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Why Cake? with Scott Hove Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a delicious interview with the amazing sculpture, painter, and overall creator Scott Hove! Scott describes his artist journey, and unveils his observations and experience with art school. He discusses life as an artist and growing up in the Bay Area. Scott also explains why he relocated and shares what he has observed when making art in other locations. Scott describes how the pandemic changed his business model. You can hear all of it and so much more this week on Off the Easel. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/

Product Review 2024 This week Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa discuss our favorite art supplies! The ladies go over drawing materials, paints, framing materials, apps for marketing and creating, and lastly studio furniture. The episode ends with an ArtNews review for top art products. If you create, how many of the products discussed have you used? Maybe you are interested in trying some of them out. Please share your experiences on social media. Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at: Skye Becker-Yamakawa https://www.instagram.com/skyesartshop/http://www.skyesart.com/ Catherine Moore https://www.instagram.com/teaandcanvas/http://teaandcanvas.com/ Polka Dot Raven https://www.instagram.com/polkadotraven/