Beste Bench Talk Podcasts (2024)

1
186 - HuskMitNavn (classic ep) 56:23

7d ago56:23

56:23

This episode go back to 2016 when I caught up with the Danish artist HuskMitNavn. We discuss his art practice, style and his path so success as a fine artist, street artist and graffiti writer. Connect with HuskMitNavn Instagram @huskmitnavn1 ----------------- Short on time in your studio or want to maximise the time you have? Get this free guide h…

1
185 - Shaun Hossack 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Episode 185 featuring Shaun Hossack from Juddy Roller. We discuss Shaun's rise throughout his career to managing the production of some of Australia's largest mural projects and mural festivals. Connect with Shaun Hossack and Juddy Roller at • Instagram @juddyroller • Find out more at juddyroller.com.au ----------- Looking to uplevel your art caree…

1
184 - Q&A round 2 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to discuss another round of artist Q&A The three topics covered in this Episode Creating stable income as an artist Maximising your time in the studio Art and AI Connect with (Guest) Instagram @artcareeracademy Find out more at www.artcareeracademy.com Links from the episode Sho…

1
183 - Christopher Zanko 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Episode #183. I catch up with Australian painter Christopher Zanko to discuss his hand carved paintings, his printmaking roots, being a two time finalist of the Wynne prize and his recent exhibitions. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check ou…

1
182 - Rhys Lee 58:10

3M ago58:10

58:10

Episode #182. I catch up with Australian painter Rhys Lee to discuss his oil paintings, his graffiti roots, global exhibitions and his recent show in Brisbane with Edwina Corlette. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracade…

1
181 - D*Face (Classic episode) 58:28

3M ago58:28

58:28

This week I bring you another classic episode from back in 2019 when I caught up with British artist D*Face. We discuss his role in the birth of street art, his career and running his gallery Stolen Space. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Che…

1
180 - Art Career Q & A 25:54

4M ago25:54

25:54

This week we introduce a new segment to Bench Talk. Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to discuss some frequently asked questions from the Bench Talk inbox and discussions from within the Art Career Academy's momentum group. Tom and Claire discuss: The importance of investing in your work's presentation and using…

1
179 - Ben Frost 1:13:54

4M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

For episode #179 I sit down with Australian pop artist Ben Frost. We discuss his street art roots, AI, exhibiting in the USA and many other areas of his career. Looking to uplevel your art career so that you feel confident and clear on the pathway forward AND experience creative and financial growth? Check out www.artcareeracademy.com. The signatur…

1
178 - Roger Gastman 44:02

5M ago44:02

44:02

Episode #178 I sit down with American curator, art dealer, filmmaker, and publisher Roger Gastman. Roger's career within the arts focuses on graffiti and street art. He got his start producing While You Were Sleeping magazine and continues till this day making fine art books. In 2011 he produced Art in the streets Museum of Contemporary Art in Los …

1
177 - Lauren YS (classic episode) 59:34

5M ago59:34

59:34

This week I dig into the archives and pull out a classic episode from back in 2018. We hear from Los Angeles based artist Lauren YS. I caught up with Lauren while she was visiting Melbourne for her exhibition at Juddy Roller. We discuss her work, muralism and traveling for art.Von Tom Gerrard

1
176 - Rhys John Kaye 1:10:39

7M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Episode #176 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Rhys John Kaye. They discuss Rhys' graffiti roots, his time spent living on Korea, his transition to oil paint and the growth of graffiti in the fine art world.Von Tom Gerrard

1
175 - Max Berry 53:34

7M ago53:34

53:34

For episode #175, Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based artist Max Berry. They discuss Max's career, oil painting, art residences and studio setups. This episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The online school for the career artist.Von Tom Gerrard

1
174 - RUFFMERCY 1:13:29

8M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

This week I dig into the archives and bring you another classic episode. This one is from back in 2017 when I caught up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q and many more. To check out his work go to ruffmercy.com…

1
173 - George Goodnow 55:46

8M ago55:46

55:46

This week Tom Gerrard sits down with Sydney based painter, installation artist and muralist George Goodnow. We discuss some of the great projects George has worked on as well as curation, establishing yourself in a new city and winning the Howard Arkley award for contemporary painting. This episode is brought to you by the artcareeracademy.com The …

1
172 - Steve Leadbeater 1:04:11

9M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Episode #172 - I sit down with Steve Leadbeater for a conversation about Ceramics, the role instagram plays in studio life and his recent collaborations with David Bromley.Von Tom Gerrard

1
171 - Felipe Pantone 56:55

9M ago56:55

56:55

This week I dig into the archives to bring you a classic episode featuring American based Spanish artist Felipe Pantone. I first interviewed Felipe back in 2017. He has since taken his career to the highest of heights.Von Tom Gerrard

1
170 - Otis Hope Carey 41:42

9M ago41:42

41:42

For episode 170 I sit down with Contemporary indigenous Australian painter and pro surfer Otis Hope Carey. We discuss how Otis discovered art through therapy, his technique and collaborations with the likes of Louis Vuitton and Chris Hemsworth. Brought to you by https://www.artcareeracademy.com/Von Tom Gerrard

1
#169 - Loribelle Spirovski 54:04

10M ago54:04

54:04

Episode #169 I catch up with Sydney based painter Loribelle Spirovski. We discuss her unique creative path, portraiture, art prizes and painting injuries. Find Loribelle on instagram at @loribellespirovski Sign up to the Going [ART] Pro waitlist to receive exclusive access to the special VIP price, future scholarship opportunities and lots more - h…

1
#155 - Discover your artistic identity - ACA Part 1 31:45

10M ago31:45

31:45

Von Tom Gerrard

1
#168. How I built my art career 47:24

10M ago47:24

47:24

This week I sit catch up with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy. We discuss my transition from graffiti writer and graphic designer to full time artist and unpack the tricks I incorporated into my art practise to sustain my career. Sign up to the Going [ART] Pro waitlist to receive exclusive access to the special VIP price, future scholar…

1
#167 Finsta 1:01:18

10M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

This week I catch up with Swedish artist Finsta. We discuss graffiti and illustration through to monumental retrospective museum exhibitions. ----- Sign up to the Going [ART] Pro waitlist to receive exclusive access to the special VIP price, future scholarship opportunities and lots more - https://www.artcareeracademy.com/…

1
#166 - Daniel O’Toole 1:01:01

1y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Episode #166 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Daniel O'Toole to discuss his transition from street art to fine art. Daniel opens up about the mental and emotional game of changing his artist name, style, medium and image. ----- Sign up to the Going [ART] Pro waitlist to receive exclusive access to the special VIP price, future sc…

1
#165 - Evolve your art - ACA Part 4 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the fourth part of this series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on evolving your art. A subject that many artists find themselves stuck with. Claire and Tom break down techniques and tips on how to evolve your art and continue to build your art career. …

1
#164 - Nathalia Suizu 50:15

1y ago50:15

50:15

Episode #164 - Tom Sits down with Melbourne based artists Nathalia Suizu. They discuss Nathalia's bold use of colour, mythical narratives and how she was guided towards the arts by taking plant based medicine.Von Tom Gerrard

1
#163 - Scott Marsh 52:45

1y ago52:45

52:45

Scott Marsh is back for Episode 163. He discusses what he's been up to over the last 3 years having become an Archibald finalist, working on his vaccine injury project and his up and coming exhibition at Oshi gallery in Melbourne.Von Tom Gerrard

1
#162 Jonny Scholes 1:04:05

1+ y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Episode 162 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Tasmanian artist Jonny Scholes. They discuss Jonny's Varied career within the arts, his latest exhibition 'Interpreted' and his role as a co-founder of Vibrance.Von Tom Gerrard

1
#161 - Dave Kinsey 1:08:25

1+ y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Von Tom Gerrard

1
#160 - Tom O’Hern 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

53:51

Episode 160 features Tasmanian based painter, sculptor and animator Tom O'Hern. He discusses his journey from education straight to full time art and making complex animations from a hospital bed.Von Tom Gerrard

1
#159 - Kit Webster 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Von Tom Gerrard

1
#158 - Carlos Barrios 1:20:36

1+ y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

For episode 158 Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based, El Salvadorian artist Carlos Barrios. They discuss Carlos' art career, galleries and the late great John Olsen.Von Tom Gerrard

1
S1 : E6: Talks About Mental Health 38:33

1+ y ago38:33

38:33

In today's fast paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget to take care of ourselves. But just like physical health, mental health is crucial to our over all well-being. Attitudes and awareness have improved vastly in recent years but there is still a lot of unanswered questions and general misunder…

1
#157 - Speak your Art - ACA Part 3 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

14:56

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the third part of this three part series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on techniques on how to develop your vocabulary when talking about your art. For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.comVon Tom Gerrard

1
#156 - From vision to masterpiece - ACA Part 2 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

25:41

Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the second part of this three part series on furthering your art career. This episode they focus on forming a clear vision to achieve your creative goals. For more info on ACA head to artcareeracademy.comVon Tom Gerrard

1
S1 : E5: How to Improve Your Jewellery Repair Take In Procedures 47:10

1+ y ago47:10

47:10

Do you accept and undertake jewellery repairs, commissions, melting down clients gold or silver to make jewellery? If you do then you need to listen to Andrew and Louise talk all about the take in procedure. This is a crucial customer interaction that will give you the opportunity for you or your team to demonstrate knowledge and professionalism. I…

1
#154 - Ozzie Wright 43:39

1+ y ago43:39

43:39

Von Tom Gerrard

1
#153 - Brendan Kelly 1:19

1+ y ago1:19

1:19

Von Tom Gerrard

1
S1 : E4: Dealing With Imposter Syndrome 42:03

1+ y ago42:03

42:03

Most of us have experienced feelings of doubt and unworthiness at some point in our lives. But when our accomplishments are a result of our own knowledge, hard work, and preparation and we still feel inadequate ... we're probably suffering from impostor syndrome. The impostor “syndrome” is a feeling that if we've achieved something it is not becaus…

1
S1: E3: Handling Customer Complaints With Real Examples 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

None of us like complaints but they do happen but there are a lot of ways to stop complaints escalating. In this podcast Andrew and Louise talk about the principles of handling complaints. But there’s another way to see complaints, you can call them ‘unprompted, positive feedback’. A complaint from a customer is a direct response from your customer…

1
S1: E2: How Failures Lead To Success and Lessons That We All Can Learn From 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

In business you have to realise that failure is by no means the end of the world. The sooner you realise that failure is temporary, and something good will happening as a result. Also it is your persistence and dedication to your goals that will eventually be rewarded with success. Every time you fail, you are learning, and you are growing. We reco…

1
if you you don't know now you know 29:00

2y ago29:00

29:00

thanks for all the love and support

1
S1: E1: New Year Resolutions and Changes 15:57

2y ago15:57

15:57

Ambitious New Year’s resolutions often end in disappointment and 2023 brings the opportunity for fresh starts and resolutions and with that new year approaching, you may be making a list of resolutions. Resolutions can be great for motivation, but many of us put too much pressure on ourselves within days of making our goals. Andrew and Louise chat …

1
#152 - Dave Court 41:01

2+ y ago41:01

41:01

This episode I sit down with Adelaide based painter and digital artist Dave Court. We discuss his large scale installations, murals and NFTs.Von Tom Gerrard