Drawing Inspiration

Mike reflects on some recent watercolor pieces and also talks about his new experience with acrylic. Kenneth Kirsch joins Mike to share his journey from being a creative kid to graphic design and now a successful landscape artist. Ken talks about his tools, his process, and the stories along the way, like meeting the Rolling Stones, that have contributed to the artist he is today. His homework may have left you feeling limited, but it will give you more power. Mezozoic Art: Dinosaurs and Ancient Animals in Art My Sketching Obsession Book Acrylic Tiger beginning Watercolor tiger eye (QoR Watercolors) Mice on greeting cards (1 and 2) Pine marten CN Tower (wikipedia) Seneca college Eaton Centre Robert Bateman Robert Bateman on the Drawing Inspiration podcast Ken Danby Group of Seven Streetcar on Queen Street 1963 Early Evening Paddle Kim Mitchell Jeff Healey Pine Ridge Art Select Art Galleries in Newmarket Alex Coville ===== How to reach Kenneth Kirsch ===== Instagram Web site ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit  Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike talks a little about what’s happening in social media and how to make sure you are seen, heard and protected. Greg DiNapoli joins the podcast to talk about his journey from playing with LEGO building bricks to a fascination with lighthouses and the Titanic that later became the subjects of his work. His ability to render architecture in pencil is incredible in not only being able to capture proportion and scale but also the beauty and age of these wonderful structures. His homework will have you looking up. Mike on Mastodon mikehendley@vis.social Discord server Mike’s Gear Cat eyes Harvest mouse LEGO  World Trade Center (Wikipedia) New Jersey Lighthouse Society Canadian Lighthouses (Wikipedia) Brooklyn Bridge (Wikipedia) Brooklyn Bridge drawing timelapse Chrysler building drawing Strathmore Bristol Series 400 Staedtler Mars Lumograph  Tombow mono zero eraser Twin Lights (Wikipedia) Twin Lights (South Tower Drawing) Barnegat Lighthouse (Wikipedia) Barnegat Lighthouse drawing Empire State Building drawing Titanic (Wikipedia) Titanic artist Ken Marschall  New Titanic WIP Minoru Yamasaki - Designer of the twin towers (Wikipedia) Hawksbill turtle (WWF) and Drawing by Greg Paul Heaston Interview #76  France Van Stone Interview #57  Scott Maier #31 Thomas Andrew’s Titanic Shipbuilder (Wikipedia) ===== How to reach Greg DiNapoli ===== Instagram @gregdinapoliart Facebook Etsy store  Web site https://www.gregdinapoliillustration.com/ ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit  Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike begins reflecting on 2022 and looks to 2023. He talks about recent pieces, including a new subject for some digital work. Artist, Illustrator, and writer Christina Wald joins the podcast to discuss her journey from industrial design to working with properties such as Star Wars and Lord of the rings before illustrating over 60 children’s books. Her recent exploration of urban sketching has led her to author her first book, which has led to a Kickstarter. Eagle in ink (Mike IG) Red-eyed tree frog (Mike IG) Bunny (Mike IG) Etchr (code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your next order) Dancer in Procreate (Mike IG) Send Mike a message via Speakpipe Colleen Doran Carl Sagan Wizards of the Coast Babylon 5 Dune C. F. Payne David Michael Beck John Maggard Brothers Hilldebrant  Michael Whelan Childrensillustrators.com Theispot.com Hireanillustrator.com Mesa Schumacher Interview Basquiat copy fedex Qor Watercolor Amy Bogard Brenda Murray Larry MacDougall Patricia Ann MacDougall James Gurney Interview Blackwing pencils Tombow My Sketching Obsession ===== How to reach Christina Wald ===== Instagram - @christinawald_art Web site - christinawald.com Kickstarter for book - My Sketching Obsession Facebook ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit  Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike talks about Inktober as well as other monthly challenges and shares some of his recent work. Tina Hotchkiss then joins the show to talk about her journey from a child who found creativity to help with her dyslexia to art teacher. She talks about how industrial design led to her current role as artist and teacher from kids to seniors. Her homework will give you the tools to bring you art to a new level. 25 Haystacks by Monet  Mike’s mushroom sketch  Mike’s bobcat in graphite Vulture render Dyslexia Jackson Pollock Lisa Congdon interview (episode 22) John Smolko Black Gesso Prismacolor pencil Leaf gesso video Horse commission Masking fluid Rubber cement pick-up Golden matte medium American Journey paint from Cheap Joe’s Daniel Smith Winsor & Newton Arches Fabriano Artistico Etchr (code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your next order) Will J Bailey Books Sheila Cain-Sample Artist (sketchbooks) Escoda Pearla brush Joseph Zbukvic Escoda Princeton Neptune Elements of Art & Principles of Design Georges Seurat Edgar Payne ===== How to reach Tina Hotchkiss ===== Instagram (@tinasartforms) Web site tinsartforms.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit  Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike reflects on the Wild Wonder 2022 Nature Journal Conference and some art he has been working on. Mike is then joined by Maria Coryell-Martin to talk about her journey and how her job as an expeditionary artist led her to create her own company, Art Toolkit, supplying tools for nature journalers and urban sketchers worldwide. They talk about her various destinations and how we can use some of those experiences right in our own areas. Perpetual journal (Mushrooms, Buckeye leaves)  Quick studies (Wood frog, Pill bug/roly poly isopod, Blue-spotted salamander)  Bobcat in graphite (WIP) Juneau Icefield Research Program Thomas J. Watson Fellowship L’Anse aux Meadows Art Toolkit discount code (10% off using code MHDRAWS10 which is valid until December 31, 2022) Arches paper Canson Mi-Teintes paper Niaqornat (Greenland) blog post Norway Residency (2022) blog post Singla Creative Residency Thomas Moran (National Park Service) Emily Carr Kristin Laidre - Narwhal scientist Solastagia - Wikipedia Rosemary and Co (Art Toolkit store) Hahnemühle Toned Watercolor Book (Art Toolkit) Blue shop towels (Mike’s Kit site) Pentel water brush (Mike’s Kit site) Niji Flat Water Brush Captain Tom podcast (Episode 17) Aki Kurose animated story Inspiring Girls Expeditions ===== How to reach Maria Coryell-Martin ===== Expeditionary Art Art Toolkit Instagram @expeditionaryart and @arttoolkit ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Mike’s drawing kit  Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike reflects on the life changes that can impact a creative and shares some of his recent works. Amy Maricle stops by the podcast to talk about her new book, “Draw Yourself Calm” which taps into those patterns all around us in nature. She shares her journey from art therapist to creativity teacher through blog posts, social media posts, videos and courses. Mike and Amy explore slow drawing, paper cutting and her annual “Inchie” challenge. Her homework will keep you on track. Etchr (use code 'mikeh' for 10% off) SciArt September Inktober Frog (watercolor) Rabbit and butterfly (penci) Baby gorilla (colored pencil on black paper) Grapes (watercolor in an Etchr sketchbook) Snow leopard (watercolor on black Legion paper) Art Therapist Sakura Micron Sketchboard Pro Daniel Smith Watercolors Pentel Arts Aqua brush ArtToolKit Andrew Wong (@10past9) on Instagram Little bunny drawing Paper cutting work Accordion collaboration project with Kate Sherwood Draw Yourself Calm on Amazon Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kilmmerer Circles larger piece Inchie challenge Courses by Amy Sharone Stevens ===== How to reach Amy Maricle ===== Website - MindfulArtStudio.com  Instagram - @amymaricle YouTube  ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike talks about a few art updates and announces some YouTube videos are coming soon. Mike is then joined by Alyssa Doggett to talk about her creative journey. As an early career artist, Alyssa has found her creative path lined with watercolor, gouache and acrylic. She has leveraged social media to share her artwork which highlights the beauty of Nova Scotia and its surroundings. Etchr Mike on Youtube NSCAD University Wedding piece Argyle Fine Art in Halifax Arches Saunders Waterford paper Rosemary and Co Pentel Aquash Water Brush Da Vinci Eye App Splice app Masterson stay wet palette ===== How to reach Alyssa Doggett ===== Instagram - @watercolorsmakemesmile TikTok - @watercolorsmakemesmile Website - http://www.watercolorsmakemesmile.ca/ ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike announces the winner of the Etchr sketchbook giveaway. Mike also has some conference tickets to share. Zoe Fitchet joins the podcast to talk about her journey from being the arty one to designer and then pursuing her dream. She talks about her early works and then they explore her love of animals and how her artwork is supporting conversation worldwide. From miniature drawings in colored pencil to larger acrylic pieces, Zoe is exploring it all. Her homework will challenge you in a couple of ways. Etchr (use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off your purchase) Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Giveway (Google form) Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference 2022 Black raspberries Tiny graphite rabbit Tiny Deer Groundhog Painted turtle Jessica Lennox (IG) Daniel Fisher (IG) Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils Fabriano Artistico hot press paper Miniatures (IG) Cape Buffalo (IG) Asian Water Buffalo Somali Ostrich Dog’s Trust African Cat Project Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Bella Mandl interview (IG) Art the Science Zebra Super tuskers  ===== How to reach Zoe Fitchet ===== Website - ZoeFitchet.co.uk Instagram - @zoefitchetart ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike announces a new partnership with Etchr and talks about the upcoming Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. Mike is then joined by Mesa Schumacher who talks about her career in medical and science illustration. Mike and Mesa discuss her educational background and her ability to find success in creating stunning representations of the natural and biological world. She not only shares her tools and experience but she also provides advice for the artist interested in starting their own business or bringing it to the next level. She also speaks to the power of the iPad providing the opportunity to create while managing a young family. Her homework may involve something about sea cucumbers :-) Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Etchr on Instagram Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference Tattoo  TattoosbyZu on Instagram Larry Gonick Chavín de Huántar in Peru Lithic analysis Obsidian Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) Gage Academy Atelier School Johns Hopkins Medical Illustration Graduate Program August University Medical Illustration University of Illinois Chicago University of Toronto Rochester Institute of Technology Fernando Baptista Graphic Editor (National Geographic) Stephen Sondheim - “Look I made a Hat” Robert Bateman Interview Micron (Sakura) Animalia ZBrush Cinema 4D Manga Studio Monoprinting Wacom intous 5 Max Brodel Sea Cucumber Honey pot ants ===== How to reach Mesa Schumacher ===== Website - mesaschumacher.com  Twitter - @mesabree Instagram - @mesabree ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Etchr Lab use the code ‘mikeh’ for 10% off Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike creates some more watercolor on black paper. He then shares his plan for a solo art retreat. Cassy Draws joins the podcast to share her creative journey from being an early creative to graphic design, Twitch streamer and fine art. She talks about her recent experiences and videos around acrylic painting by sharing her process, tools and her approach to new pieces. Mike and Cassy explore the business side of being an artist as well as managing social media and spam commission requests. Her homework will certainly keep you moving, Deer Samsaras Hyacinth Macaw (IG Reel) June bug Prismacolor Faber-Castell Caran d’Ache Lisa Lachri (YT about colored pencils) Chartpak Grumbacher Pentel Canada ArtToolkit Legion Paper (black) Fibromyalgia Masterson Sta-wet palette Mijello Fredi Weber Peel Palettes Wildlife References Photos The Lion King Robert Bateman Podcast Episode Blender at Michael’s Logitech C920 Logitech Brio OBS Stream Elements Streamlabs ShareASale Etchr ===== How to reach Cassy Draws ===== Web site - CassyDraws.com Twitter - @cassydraws Twitch - @cassydraws YouTube - @cassydraws Instagram - @cassydraws.art ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/