The SneakyArt Podcast

Matthew Cruickshank (Art Director at Google Doodles) speaks about his sketchbook-ing road-trip down historic Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles to create a … doodle! The question that drives the conversation is this - How far will a Doodler go for a Google Doodle? The answer ~2500 miles! But another answer - hundreds of pages of sketchbook drawings. Still another answer - hours under a hot sun by the side of a desolate road. Matthew speaks about the abiding role of sketchbooks in his life, drawing from real life as a way to "be grounded", and the incredible work of Google Doodles in our lives. ---- 🙌🏽 Follow Matthew's work on his website and Twitter. 🔍 Visit the Google Doodle project. 🚐 Check out the Route 66 Doodle! 📭 Show-notes, links & atttributions, and best insights from the episode: The SneakyArt Post. ---- ☕ Did you like the show? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and say hello!) 🔥 Support SneakyArt, become a SneakyArt Insider!

Mike Shisler speaks about leaving home and career to cycle across the US, work as an artist, and live out of a van. Next week, Mike begins a 4000mi bike-packing trip from the northern tip of Alaska to San Diego, California. He speaks about the incredible physical and mental endurance required for the solo journey, and his plan to make a painting every day along the way. This conversation emphasizes the importance of slowing down to appreciate the world, even parts of it that are not 5-star destinations on Google Maps. 🙌🏽 Follow Mike's work on IG, his Kickstarter, and visit his website. ⛺️ Check out the Sēkr app ****to locate campsites and essential public services, and connect with other campers. ---- 📭 Read the show-notes and best insights from this episode: The SneakyArt Post. ☕ Did you enjoy the conversation? Buy me a coffee! (to say hello!) 🔥 Do you like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider! (to support my work!)

The second half of the conversation with Florida-based artist, educator, author and architect James Richards, about traveling the world as an architect and as an educator, the concept of "stealing like an artist", and Jim's decision to pick creativity and autonomy at various stages of his professional life. "To invent your own life's meaning is not easy, but it is still allowed. And I think you'll be happier for the trouble." - Bill Watterson (creator of Calvin and Hobbes). ❤️ Follow James Richards' work on Instagram and visit his website for information about upcoming workshops. 🤳🏼 Follow SneakyArt on Instagram | TikTok | Twitter 📭 All the links, quotes, insights, and ideas from the episode: SneakyArt Post. ☕ Like the episode? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and share your thoughts about the conversation) 🔥 Like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider! (and get in line for exclusive giveaways and bonus content)

On his website, James Richard says - "I never saw myself as Monet in the studio. I wanted to be Anthony Bourdain with a sketchbook." What was the meaning of art in James' life? How far was Monet, and the world of fine art, from the world in which he grew up? What did it mean to be like Anthony Bourdain … but with a sketchbook? In many ways, this conversation is the long process of unpacking this beautiful quote. Storyteller, artist, architect, educator - Jim has worn many hats in an epic and fascinating life. He speaks about growing up in Louisiana, learning to draw from Mad Magazine, and his close association with the built environment. We learn what it means to create a life that reflects our values, and the places we can go when guided by interests and curiosities. Visit James Richards' website. 📭 All the links, quotes, insights, and ideas from the episode: SneakyArt Post. ☕ Like the episode? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and share your thoughts about the conversation) 🔥 Like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider! (and get in line for exclusive giveaways and bonus content)

After completing "30 Days of Vancouver", Nishant looks back at the goals of this self-imposed drawing challenge and considers the lessons he has learned from drawing everyday. He speaks about conversations with Sandi Hester (Ep 38 & 39) and David Morales (Ep 37) that led to the decision to undertake this challenge, the compounding value of good habits, and the incredible importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Also, why TikTok matters! 🎙 Read the best insights from this episode on The SneakyArt Post. 📆 Catch up on the '30 Days of Vancouver' project. ☕️ Liked this episode? Buy Nishant a coffee 🙌🏽 Like this show? Become a SneakyArt Insider. 🤳🏼 Follow SneakyArt on Instagram | TikTok | Twitter

Singapore-based comic artist Don Low talks about taking the leap from an engineering career to becoming a full-time creative. He shares stories from his lifelong journey of self-education and explains the role of urban sketching in his work. Find his work on Instagram and visit his website. The episode begins with Nishant sharing his plans after the 30 Days of Vancouver project. Skip ahead to 05:00 for the start the conversation. 🚀 Nishant just concluded "30 Days of Vancouver", a daily drawing challenge around the city. Learn more about it here. 📭 Read the show-notes + the top insights from this episode: The SneakyArt Post. ☕ Did you enjoy the conversation? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and say hello!) 🔥 Do you like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider! (and support Nishant's work!)

Seattle-based artist Eleanor Doughty is an independent artist, illustrator and urban-sketcher whose work includes murals, large canvases, prints, Kickstarter campaigns, and now also a book. This conversation explores how an independent illustrator can chart their path, and find a home for their ideas in work for others and themselves. This episode pairs well with Ep 38 and 39 with Sandi Hester, Ep 32 with Emma Carlisle, and Ep 26 with Anna Wilson. Follow Eleanor's work on Instagram. Learn more about her other work, Kickstarter campaign, and the new book. Follow Nishant (SneakyArtist) on Instagram. 🚀🚀 If you are reading this on April 22, it is Day 22 of 30 Days of Vancouver, Nishant's daily drawing challenge. Learn more about this project here. 📭 Get the best insights from this show straight into your inbox: https://sneakyart.substack.com. 🎙 Check out the PostScript with Sandi Hester & David Morales. ☕ Like the episode? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and share your thoughts about the conversation) 🔥 Like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider at 20% off! (and get in line for art giveaways and members-only content)

[Re-uploaded to edit a minor overlap in the audio. Sorry!] In the second part of their extended conversation, Sandi Hester explains her creative process, her journey across various mediums and tools, and the role of observation in her art. Find Sandi Hester's work on Instagram and YouTube. 🎁 Have you ever thought about starting a YouTube channel? This conversation was followed by a bonus segment in which Sandi shares some great ideas to help Nishant get moving on a YouTube channel. To get the Ep 39 Post-Script in your inbox (releases Apr 17), become a SneakyArt Insider. 🚀🚀 If you are reading this on April 8, it is Day 8 of 30 Days of Vancouver, Nishant's daily drawing challenge. Learn more about this project here. 🎙 Curious about previous bonus content? Listen to the Post-Script with David Morales for free! 📭 Check out the best insights from this episode: https://sneakyart.substack.com. ☕ Like the episode? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and share your thoughts about the conversation) 🔥 Like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider (at a special one-time discount!) 🤳🏼 Follow SneakyArt on Instagram!

Tennessee-based painter Sandi Hester shares her life's journey with art, the ideas behind her wonderful YouTube channel, and how she keeps joy at the centre of her creative process. This episode is the first of a two-part conversation recorded over two days. Find Sandi Hester's work on Instagram and YouTube. 🚀🚀 If you are reading this on April 1, it is Day 1 of 30 Days of Vancouver, Nishant's daily drawing challenge. Learn more about this project here. 📭 Check out the best insights from this episode, and good ideas for a creative life: https://sneakyart.substack.com/p/113. ☕ Like the episode? Buy Nishant a coffee! (and share your thoughts about the conversation) 🔥 Like the show? Become a SneakyArt Insider! (and get in line for exclusive giveaways and bonus content)

Today's conversation is about the many things you can gain from having a daily drawing practice. David Morales is an architect and sketcher famous for his linework style, and a daily drawing challenge he has maintained since 2018. There's something about daily practice that pushes us to find subjects of art in ordinary situations, in ordinary places, on ordinary days. Does this make the artist a magician who can create art out of nothing? Or are they simply better able to notice the art that exists in all of our lives, hidden in plain sight? Follow David's work on Instagram, and visit here for his prints and workshops. 🚀🚀 Taking inspiration from this conversation, Nishant is starting a 30 Day drawing challenge next month. To learn more, check out The SneakyArt Post. 📭 Check out the best insights from this episode, and good ideas for a creative life: https://sneakyart.substack.com. ☕ Like the episode? Buy Nishant a coffee! (+ share your thoughts about the conversation) 🔥 Like the show? Take 20% off to become a SneakyArt Insider and get access to bonus content.