Drawing Inspiration

Mike reflects on a small flood as well as some recent artwork. Hannah Shand then joins the podcast to talk about her journey from fashion design to a becoming successful artist with a focus on rendering birds in ink. Mike and Hannah explore her art, inspiration, tools, and also talk about photography. Hannah drops some golden nuggets of advice for all creatives and she provides two homework exercises. Feeding bitterns (YouTube) Paper sizes A1-A6 Staedtler Pigment liners (0.05) Staedtler Mars Lumograph 2B pencils Fabriano Artistico hot press extra white Staedtler Mars Matic 0.13  Ian de Hoog Bird in a flower (hiding feet :-) ) ’Whisper’ owl Face to face with a toutouwai Panasonic G9 Lumix 100-400 Nikon P950 Huia (extinct) Wikipedia Huia ‘A Lost Harmony’ Huia video link found on this page Charcoal work (on IG) Cole LaBounty McNair Making a Time capsule ===== How to reach Hannah Shand ===== Instagram - @hannahshandart HannahShandart.com ===== 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/

Mike Hendley shares a sketchbook tour on Instagram and talks about some of his entries in his perpetual journal. Mike visits a local tulip festival to create some sketchbook entries outside. Inspired by the outdoor experience, Mike does an overview of his current plein air/urban sketching set-up. He covers everything from where to sit, what tools work and how to set up the best creative experience outdoors. Easels, sketchbooks, paints and brushes and so much more are covered in this episode. Sketchbook tour IG reel (part 1, part 2) Magnolia  Fiddleheads Tulips Canadian Tulip Festival Christel (@artsbychristel on IG) Bee Umbrella (on Amazon) Walkstool James Gurney Easel James Gurney on Drawing Inspiration Manfrotto Tripod Stablo Etchr sketchbook Hannemuhle watercolor book Pentalic Casein paint Pentel Graphgear 1000 Tenwin eraser Tombow Mono eraser Blue tack Sailor pen Carbon ink France van Stone on Drawing Inspiration Rosemary & Co Escoda Versatil Pentel Water brush ===== 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/

Mike has a productive couple of weeks and is set to appear as a guest on another podcast. Google Art Director Matthew Cruickshank joins the podcast to talk about his latest Google Doodle exploring Route 66. Matthew talks about his early days with Warner Brothers and Disney and how his sketchbook brought him to Google. Make Do podcast Frog and butterfly  Mouse in tulip Butterfly Firefly larva Sea turtle (image, IG reel) Pussy willow Pasque flower ===== Interview Notes ===== Tom and Jerry WALL-E Frank Espinosa Ye Crooked Leg (Matthew’s blog) Mike Dutton Rodin Google Doodle Submit your own ideas via the Google Doodle page Stephen Hawking birthday Doodle Dr Who Doodle Earth day with Jane Goodall Gabriel Garcia Marquez (100 years of solitude) Cintiq Route 66 Video Doodle Route 66 Wikipedia Celebrating Georges Méliès Oscar Grillo  ===== How to reach Matthew Cruickshank ===== Twitter (@MatthewCruicks4) Blog YouTube “Smiles per Gallon” ===== 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 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/

Mike continues with his entries in his perpetual journal and some other studies with ink and watercolor. Mike also creates an alternative for those interested in supporting him and the podcast. Paul Heaston sits down with Mike to talk about his journey from drawing whales to his MFA and now urban sketching. He talks about his teachers' powerful influence on his creative journey and how he sought creative inspiration from his interests. Paul talks about his tools, approach, and experimentation driven by curiosity. His homework will offer you a different view of the world. Buymeacoffee (Buy Me a Brush :-) ) Live draw (spider - coloured pencil on black paper) Owl (coloured pencil) Perpetual journal (common hooded merganser, painted turtle) Milkweed, lily of valley, blue jay feather ===== Interview Notes ===== Calvin and Hobbes The Far Side The Simpsons Tom & Jerry The Voyage of the Mimi California Gray whale Alice Neel (artist) Chuck Close (artist) Philip Pearlstein (artist) Sliding tile puzzle Ed Ruscha and “Every Building on the Sunset Strip”, 1966 Gabi Campanario  Urban Sketchers (Instagram, Web) Liz Steel Everyday Matters (Danny Gregory) Creative Talent Network  - VizDev show Lamy Safari Alvin Wong Hero M86 Fude Pen (The Pen Addict Review) Stillman & Birn - Epsilon Series Etchr Hahnemuhle Nostalgie Platinum Carbon Ink De Atrementes Document Ink Ed Mostly Noodler’s Lexington Gray Gelly Roll White Pen Signo white pen (Uniball) Posca paint pens Molotow white paint marker Deleter White 2 for Manga Artgraf Watersoluble Graphite Urban Sketching Summer Retreat - Madeline Island school of the Arts ===== How to reach Paul Heaston ===== Instagram (@paulheaston) Facebook Twitter (@paulheaston) TikTok (@paulheaston) Blog 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 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/

Mike talks about his recent perpetual journal entries, an Instagram reel, and celebrates some friends who have reached 100 episodes of their podcast. Mike also talks about his live draws, being kind to yourself, and using social media for your own needs. Mike is then joined by Craig Williams. Craig has an interesting story from a science degree to illustrating some interesting animals in his home in Tasmania. His use of graphite is incredible, and his journey to acrylic has produced some incredible bird illustrations on the pages of vintage books.  Make Do Podcast  Live draw/paint (dragonfly) Mike Hendley Fine Art on YouTube Perpetual journal entries (daffodil, rose hips) Rose Hip Reel on Instagram Happy Pencil Day Tasmania Devil Wombat Astacopsis gouldi (giant fresh water crayfish) Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Peter Trusler Carbon dust on clay board Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Thylacine Golden Open paint “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin Biz Buds Podcast ===== How to reach Craig Williams ===== Instagram @cswilliamsart Website cswilliamsart.com ===== 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 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/

Mike reflects on some recent live draws, discusses reference photos, and is ready for acrylics. Mike is then joined by Lara Call Gastinger to talk about her journey from nature to science and art. She talks about her award-winning botanical work as well as her interactions with her followers via Patreon and live draw events. She covers her process and speaks to some of her recent work. She also talks about how she developed The Perpetual Journal and why everyone should try it. Her homework will leave you wanting more.  YouTube (Mike Hendley Fine Art) Pixabay Unsplash Claire Walker Leslie Roger Tory Peterson Piedmont Region of Virginia Echinacea  Milkweed Peony Bee balm Fabriano Artistico Hot Press Schmincke Winsor Newton Daniel Smith Pigma Micron Winsor Newton series 7 brush Patreon (Lara Call Gastinger) Perpetual Journal Lindsey Mears handmade books Lara Call Gastinger Pandemic Print Tattly ===== How to reach Lara Call Gastinger ===== Instagram @laragastinger Website laracallgastinger.com Perpetual Journal Patreon ===== 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 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/

Mike continues his live draw sessions on Instagram and talks about how to become a guest. Mike is then joined by Glen Southern who has been working in 3D modeling for over 20 years. He shares his journey and then they dive deep into the hardware and software that allows for the magic to happen. They cover desktop apps but spend much more time on the iPad as a creative tool. They also touch on 3D printing. Glen’s homework may leave your favourite character exposed. Eastern Bluebird - Mike Raccoon - Mike Autodesk 3ds Max  Maya Creativity Inc ZBrush Blender Penny Dreadful Adobe Substance Fusion 360 Rhinoceros 3d YouTube channel Nomad Sculpt Forger Adobe Medium  Gravity Sketch Oculus Quest 2 Adobe Medium video Qlone  Creality Ender Elegoo Mars Phenom 3D printer Vertex Show in UK ===== How to reach Glen Southern ===== SouthernGFX on the web SouthernGFX on Twitter SouthernGFX on Instagram SouthernGFX on YouTube SouthernGFX courses web site ===== 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 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/

Mike creates a 3D render of his art for a visually impaired friend and continues his live draws. Mike is then joined by artist, poet, and astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor to talk about her creative journey. They explore her early interest in science and nature and how her career in science led her to unleash the artist and poet within. Dr. Proctor shares her experience as an artist and poet in space and also talks about her new book. Her homework involves the exploration of the concept of JEDI. \ Mushroom in graphite Mushrooms in mushroom ink Snow Leopard in ink Spider in ink Inspiration4 supporting St. Jude “Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration” (Amazon) Seeker Richard Garriott (Explorer’s Club) Challenger Deep Marinas Trench Cinquain poem NFT.goingtospace Netflix series “Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space” Polaris Program Space2Inspire video YouTube video of painting in orbit STEM vs. STEAM Patreon Foundation series Hari Seldon Man from Atlantis Stargate SG-1 Battelstar Galactica Star Trek Discovery Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ===== How to reach Dr. Sian Proctor ===== Instagram - @DrSianProctor Twitter - @drsianproctor Web - DrSianProctor.com Space2Inspire - myspace2inspire.com (shop) “Space2Inspire: The Art of Inspiration” (Amazon) ===== 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 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/

Mike talks about his new role as an Artist Ambassador for Pentel Canada. He also talks about his recent works using a mix of different media including 3D printing. Mike is then joined by self-taught artist Eric Romero whose representational style embraces work that reflects the influences from New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. His influences from the old masters are evident in his work. They talk about his journey in becoming a self-taught artist, working with grants as well as pricing your art. The homework will elevate your creativity. Pentel Canada Artist Ambassadors Frog Tiger Black Stonehenge watercolor paper Thingiverse (3D Printing Plans) Lithophane Creator Caravaggio  Artemisia Gentileschi Albrecht Dürer Michaelangelo  Lapis Room Sandro Botticelli’s - The Birth of Venus ”Mestizaje” by Eric Romero Silver Brush Williamsburg Oil Paints ”Belemente Dolorosa” by Eric Romero Gesso Eric Romero’s Digital Afterlife NFTs on OpenSea Tiledo Sara Jessica Kollig  “Imperfect Perfection” by Eric Romero “Art Imitating Art” by Eric Romero Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Retablo by Eric Romero Nicolas Otero ===== How to reach Eric Romero ===== Instagram - @ericromeroart Web - ericromeroart.com TikTok - @ericromeroart Lapis Room Gallery - Lapis Room ===== 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 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/

Mike plays with colored pencils on black toned paper and revisits graphite with a wonderful photogenic gecko. Mike is then joined by Shima Star who is an amazing artist he met through Clubhouse. They talk about her journey from exploring creativity in secret to creating and then following her own path. Shima talks about her inspiration for her work and mediums. She also speaks to building a large community on Clubhouse and how to foster acceptance as well as empowering and celebrating women and people of color. Her homework will provide you with a vision. Mushroom solo (Coloured pencil on Strathmore black 400 series) Mushroom with webs (Coloured pencil on Strathmore black 400 series) Gecko (Graphite on Strathmore Bristol Smooth) Cole (@Tropicol on Instagram) David Hockney Polaroid collage of grandmother “Quiet” by Susan Cain Bipolar  Queen Shima Kali Kiki Art Club on Clubhouse Paula Rego Studio Frida Kahlo ===== How to reach Shima Star ===== Instagram (@shimastar) Web site https://www.shimastar.com/ Twitter ===== 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 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/