Two Artists Walk into a Bar
Carol McQuaid
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SEP 5, 2019
Artist/Blogger Mel Kobayashi of Bag and a Beret
Our Guest Artist: Mel Kobayashi melaniekobayashi.homestead.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Trees, Yaletown, Vancouver www.treescoffee.com
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* Mel’s Blog bagandaberet.blogspot.com
* American street photographer Bill Cunningham
* American artist Cindy Sherman
* Pao at projectminima.blogspot.com
* My Sister’s Closet and Battered Women’s Support Services
* Mel’s fabulous videos on Youtube www.youtube.com/user/bagandaberet
What I wore 2018/2019, 1 min video
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wdzPdBz7s/
Tight leather pants video, comedy
Part 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrlHS4WhBZ4/
Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3tt_EhmlP/
VOGOFF satirical fashion magazine:
1: https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2012/11/vogoff-magazine-by-miz-bagg.html
2. https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2012/12/vogoff-december-2012-issue.html
3. https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2013/06/vogoff-june-2013-hot-off-press.html
4. https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2014/09/vogoff-sep-2014-hits-newsstands.html
Follow Mel on
* instagram @bagandaberet
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Join us at The Bar
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Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
* Instagram,
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Trees, Yaletown, Vancouver www.treescoffee.com
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* Mel’s Blog bagandaberet.blogspot.com
* American street photographer Bill Cunningham
* American artist Cindy Sherman
* Pao at projectminima.blogspot.com
* My Sister’s Closet and Battered Women’s Support Services
* Mel’s fabulous videos on Youtube www.youtube.com/user/bagandaberet
What I wore 2018/2019, 1 min video
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wdzPdBz7s/
Tight leather pants video, comedy
Part 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrlHS4WhBZ4/
Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3tt_EhmlP/
VOGOFF satirical fashion magazine:
1: https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2012/11/vogoff-magazine-by-miz-bagg.html
2. https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2012/12/vogoff-december-2012-issue.html
3. https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2013/06/vogoff-june-2013-hot-off-press.html
4. https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2014/09/vogoff-sep-2014-hits-newsstands.html
Follow Mel on
* instagram @bagandaberet
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
* Instagram,
54 MIN
AUG 1, 2019
Talking Art Licensing and More with Shandra Smith
Talking Art Licensing and More with Shandra Smith
Our Guest Artist: Shandra Smith www.shandrasmith.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Third Space Coffee, Kelowna www.thirdspacecoffee.ca
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* Working at the Kelowna Art Gallery, realizing that artists are regular people (eureka!)
* Teaching herself to use photoshop and playing with reimagining digital images
* Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and dealing with chronic pain
* Finding a way to work that satisfied her need to create within her physical limitations
* SOPA Fine Arts in Kelowna
* Getting started with art licensing
* Designing shoes with Bucketfeet.com
* Wallsauce.com British wallpaper and wall mural company
* Her Scratch Art books
* Kelowna Art and Business Award
* Rex Ray PBS Documentary: How to Make a Rex Ray
Follow Shandra Smith on
* instagram @shandrasmithart
* facebook @shandra-smith-art
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
* Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @2artistpodcast
* YouTube: http://bit.ly/2artistsyoutube
* email: [email protected]
Thanks for listening! Cheers
Our Guest Artist: Shandra Smith www.shandrasmith.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Third Space Coffee, Kelowna www.thirdspacecoffee.ca
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* Working at the Kelowna Art Gallery, realizing that artists are regular people (eureka!)
* Teaching herself to use photoshop and playing with reimagining digital images
* Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and dealing with chronic pain
* Finding a way to work that satisfied her need to create within her physical limitations
* SOPA Fine Arts in Kelowna
* Getting started with art licensing
* Designing shoes with Bucketfeet.com
* Wallsauce.com British wallpaper and wall mural company
* Her Scratch Art books
* Kelowna Art and Business Award
* Rex Ray PBS Documentary: How to Make a Rex Ray
Follow Shandra Smith on
* instagram @shandrasmithart
* facebook @shandra-smith-art
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
* Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @2artistpodcast
* YouTube: http://bit.ly/2artistsyoutube
* email: [email protected]
Thanks for listening! Cheers
47 MIN
JUL 4, 2019
Artist Whisperer Pennylane Shen
Wine Night with Artist Whisperer Pennylane Shen
Our Guest Artist: Pennylane Shen of Dazed and Confucius www.dazedandconfucius.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Campagnolo www.campagnolorestaurant.ca
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* How we met (clue: it involves Thrive Mastermind)
* Her life as an artist consultant and how that differs from art consultant
* Her business Dazed and Confucius and what they do
* Having a foot in the commercial gallery world and the unique perspective that provides/affords her
* What gallerists really wish we artists knew
* Working with hospitals and charitable foundations on their art collections
* The international workshops and consults she does around the globe
* The four different seminars she teaches:
* How it Looks presentation, framing and hanging
* How it Sounds art writing
* Navigating the Art Industry
* Outbox (all things digital)
* What are some of the common things that artists need to hear?
* Talking about ham, lettuce and tomato clients (what?!)
* Attending Visual Culture Theory at NYU first year of the programs existence!
* My fave quote of the evening: “Turns out anger is way more powerful than curiosity. Use your anger.
* Why she chose to follow the business and strategic side of the art world rather than being a studio artist
* Art school; cash grab or awesome opportunity?
* What does Dazed and Confuscius do exactly? Advising, web work, Ghost writing artist statements
* At about the one hour mark Pennylane shares the best one size fits all advice she has for emerging artists everywhere
* We finish off with a fun story set in an Los Angeles bar
Follow Pennylane and Dazed and Confucius on
* instagram @dazed.and.confucius
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
* Dazed and Confucius www.dazedandconfucius.com
* Thrive Mastermind www.thriveartstudio.com
* Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
*
Our Guest Artist: Pennylane Shen of Dazed and Confucius www.dazedandconfucius.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Campagnolo www.campagnolorestaurant.ca
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* How we met (clue: it involves Thrive Mastermind)
* Her life as an artist consultant and how that differs from art consultant
* Her business Dazed and Confucius and what they do
* Having a foot in the commercial gallery world and the unique perspective that provides/affords her
* What gallerists really wish we artists knew
* Working with hospitals and charitable foundations on their art collections
* The international workshops and consults she does around the globe
* The four different seminars she teaches:
* How it Looks presentation, framing and hanging
* How it Sounds art writing
* Navigating the Art Industry
* Outbox (all things digital)
* What are some of the common things that artists need to hear?
* Talking about ham, lettuce and tomato clients (what?!)
* Attending Visual Culture Theory at NYU first year of the programs existence!
* My fave quote of the evening: “Turns out anger is way more powerful than curiosity. Use your anger.
* Why she chose to follow the business and strategic side of the art world rather than being a studio artist
* Art school; cash grab or awesome opportunity?
* What does Dazed and Confuscius do exactly? Advising, web work, Ghost writing artist statements
* At about the one hour mark Pennylane shares the best one size fits all advice she has for emerging artists everywhere
* We finish off with a fun story set in an Los Angeles bar
Follow Pennylane and Dazed and Confucius on
* instagram @dazed.and.confucius
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
* Dazed and Confucius www.dazedandconfucius.com
* Thrive Mastermind www.thriveartstudio.com
* Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
*
67 MIN
JUN 6, 2019
Jane Lillico and her Papier Mache Squadron
Our Guest Artist: Jane Lillico www.janelillico.com
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: La Marea Los Cabos @lamarealoscabos
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* How she came to live in the Baja
* The San Jose del Cabo Art Walk in the Centro Historico
* Ida Victoria Gallery, where Jane’s work is shown www.idavictoriagallery.com
* Singer/songwriter Melanie Dekker from Episode One
* Jane’s beginnings as a sculptor
* Why Jane loves Papier mache. And pelicans
* Her ‘squadron’ of pelicans
* The best (and worst) things about living in the Baja
* The role of location on artmaking.
* Her dueling art-making/writing/design careers
* The podcast “The Offbeat Life” by Debbie Arcangeles www.theoffbeatlife.com
* Lisa Wolfin and Art Vancouver www.artvancouver.net
Follow Jane on
* instagram and facebook @janelillicoart
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
* Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @2artistpodcast
* YouTube: http://bit.ly/2artistsyoutube
* email: [email protected]
Thanks for listening! Cheers
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: La Marea Los Cabos @lamarealoscabos
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* How she came to live in the Baja
* The San Jose del Cabo Art Walk in the Centro Historico
* Ida Victoria Gallery, where Jane’s work is shown www.idavictoriagallery.com
* Singer/songwriter Melanie Dekker from Episode One
* Jane’s beginnings as a sculptor
* Why Jane loves Papier mache. And pelicans
* Her ‘squadron’ of pelicans
* The best (and worst) things about living in the Baja
* The role of location on artmaking.
* Her dueling art-making/writing/design careers
* The podcast “The Offbeat Life” by Debbie Arcangeles www.theoffbeatlife.com
* Lisa Wolfin and Art Vancouver www.artvancouver.net
Follow Jane on
* instagram and facebook @janelillicoart
Follow our Podcast on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast
Follow our Host on
* instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart
Join the Conversation!
One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark. Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.
And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround
Join us at The Bar
Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar? Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews
Where to find Two Artists Podcast
* Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com
* iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast
* Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @2artistpodcast
* YouTube: http://bit.ly/2artistsyoutube
* email: [email protected]
Thanks for listening! Cheers
43 MIN
SEP 20, 2018
Dishing with Danielle Krysa; aka The Jealous Curator
Season 1 Finale! Today we’re popping in to Mile Zero wine bar tucked between all the vineyards of the Okanagan, sharing a glass with none other than Danielle Krysa. You probably know her as The Jealous Curator. In fact you’re probably already following her blog and listening to her weekly “Art for Your Ear” podcast. If not, check it out. It’s so good. She’s written as series of books on creativity, including her newest release “A Big Important Art Book, Now With Women” is hitting bookstores right about … now.
Our Guest Artist: Danielle Krysa www.krysa.com/danielle
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Mile Zero Wine Bar, Penticton, BC Canada www.milezerowinebar.com
Our next season starts in February with a Month of Love; artist couples talk about what it’s like when both parties make a living through their create practice. There are lots of other fab artists lined up for Season 2. To stay posted make sure you’ve signed up for updates at bit.ly/2artistsnews
Meanwhile, let’s head to Mile Zero and listen in as Danielle and I talk book publishing and podcasts, mural painting logistics, the importance of supporting each other, and the things that make her rage eat nanaimo bars.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* Starting The Jealous Curator Blog and Art For Your Ear Podcast
* The importance of building in breaks for yourself
* Her criteria for podcast guests (spoiler alert; it’s just ‘people she loves’. It works)
* The dangers of Art School
* How her own books and blog helped get her unstuck as an artist
* Finding joy and success working with collage and paint
* Danielle shares this awesome quote that Toronto artist Amanda Happé shared during an interview with her: “No one can wrestle the pencil out of your hand. You get to keep going in absolute defiance.”
* Danielle’s books: “Creative Block” , “Collage” , “Your Inner Critic is a
Big Jerk”, all available through major booksellers and on her website
* The challenges of getting her latest book “A Big Important Art Book, Now With Women” published. Update: It has launched and is a big #1 hit! Who knew?! Well, we did.
* Partnering with illustrator Martha Rich from Philadelphia
* The magic of meeting her readers on book tours
* What it’s like when Oprah’s people call ( and a link to this adorable vid on www.oprah.com)
* Speaking at Pixar
* The importance of documenting artist’s work and lives, regardless of their sex
* Rage eating Nanaimo Bars (don’t pretend you haven’t done it)
* Finding your writer’s voice
* Tips on pitching books to publishers
* Painting murals; including my list of tips to keep it physically comfy
* Vancouver Mural Festival
* Working with curator and artist advisor Pennylane Shen of www.dazedandconfucius.com
* A few hints about what Danielle has coming next!
* And of course we talk about the Thrive Mastsermind Network where...
Our Guest Artist: Danielle Krysa www.krysa.com/danielle
Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com
Our Bar: Mile Zero Wine Bar, Penticton, BC Canada www.milezerowinebar.com
Our next season starts in February with a Month of Love; artist couples talk about what it’s like when both parties make a living through their create practice. There are lots of other fab artists lined up for Season 2. To stay posted make sure you’ve signed up for updates at bit.ly/2artistsnews
Meanwhile, let’s head to Mile Zero and listen in as Danielle and I talk book publishing and podcasts, mural painting logistics, the importance of supporting each other, and the things that make her rage eat nanaimo bars.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
* Starting The Jealous Curator Blog and Art For Your Ear Podcast
* The importance of building in breaks for yourself
* Her criteria for podcast guests (spoiler alert; it’s just ‘people she loves’. It works)
* The dangers of Art School
* How her own books and blog helped get her unstuck as an artist
* Finding joy and success working with collage and paint
* Danielle shares this awesome quote that Toronto artist Amanda Happé shared during an interview with her: “No one can wrestle the pencil out of your hand. You get to keep going in absolute defiance.”
* Danielle’s books: “Creative Block” , “Collage” , “Your Inner Critic is a
Big Jerk”, all available through major booksellers and on her website
* The challenges of getting her latest book “A Big Important Art Book, Now With Women” published. Update: It has launched and is a big #1 hit! Who knew?! Well, we did.
* Partnering with illustrator Martha Rich from Philadelphia
* The magic of meeting her readers on book tours
* What it’s like when Oprah’s people call ( and a link to this adorable vid on www.oprah.com)
* Speaking at Pixar
* The importance of documenting artist’s work and lives, regardless of their sex
* Rage eating Nanaimo Bars (don’t pretend you haven’t done it)
* Finding your writer’s voice
* Tips on pitching books to publishers
* Painting murals; including my list of tips to keep it physically comfy
* Vancouver Mural Festival
* Working with curator and artist advisor Pennylane Shen of www.dazedandconfucius.com
* A few hints about what Danielle has coming next!
* And of course we talk about the Thrive Mastsermind Network where...
53 MIN