Drawing Inspiration

104: Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi’s Artistic Pilgrimage

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Sep 12, 2023

Alena Gastaldi, artist and urban sketcher with a background in architecture, joins Mike on the podcast. They discuss topics such as the Wild Wonder Conference 2023, Alena's journey from architecture to drawing and sketching worldwide, and the importance of using good quality materials for drawing and painting. They also touch on their love for reading and learning English, and explore the use of gouache in watercolor painting. Additionally, they discuss their dreams of sketching in Peru and Mexico, the joys of teaching and the power of Patreon.

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Reflections on the Interview and Upcoming Events

01:58 • 24min

From St. Petersburg to Singapore: A Journey of Art and Adventure

26:21 • 20min

Journey of Learning English for Reading

46:03 • 13min

Using Good Quality Materials for Drawing and Painting

58:44 • 17min

The Use of Gouache in Watercolor Painting

01:15:21 • 10min

Exploring Graphite Drawing and the Joy of the Process

01:25:33 • 2min

Dreams of Sketching in Peru and Mexico

01:27:19 • 2min

Teaching as a Process of Artistic Inspiration

01:29:05 • 13min

The Power of Patreon

01:42:23 • 17min

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Artistic Tools

01:59:07 • 2min

Discussion on Brushes and Ink in Watercolor Painting

02:01:22 • 2min

Transitioning from 'my squiggles' to 'alenagastaldi'

02:02:53 • 2min

Navigating the Challenges of a New Journey

02:05:01 • 3min

Expressing Gratitude and Farewell

02:08:01 • 2min