The Open Sketchbook Podcast
How do artists develop their style, stay inspired, and make a living? The Open Sketchbook Podcast brings you real conversations with artists, educators, and industry professionals to uncover the creative process, strategies for artistic growth, and the realities of an art career. Whether you're a student, and emerging artist, instructor, painter, illustrator, draftsman, or designer you'll get insights on technique, mindset, and the challenges of being an artist so that you can refine your skills, build confidence, and stay motivated. Hosted by Evan Kitson, an experienced artist and educator, this podcast explores the how and why behind making art. Hear from authors, artists, curators, and other creatives so that you can learn from their successes, struggles, and unique perspectives. Expect deep dives into traditional and contemporary techniques, candid artist interviews, and thought-provoking discussions so that you gain the knowledge and inspiration to grow in your own creative practice. If you're looking for art podcasts about creativity, materials and technique, and professional growth, The Open Sketchbook Podcast is for you. Join a growing community of artists and creatives- subscribe now and start listening today!
The Open Sketchbook Podcast
The Open Sketchbook Podcast: Trailer
In this introduction for the Open Sketchbook Podcast, Evan Kitson shares his excitement about launching a new platform for exploring creativity through interviews with authors, artists, educators, and other creatives. Through preview sound bites, painter and graphic novelist Julie Heffernan emphasizes the importance of curiosity in fostering empathy and imagination, and artist Adrian Brandon shares insight on the emotional significance of color in art. Listeners are encouraged to engage with the Virtual Studio, the Open Sketchbook's online community and explore the deeper connections between creativity and personal growth. The Open Sketchbook Podcast launches March 6th, 2025. Subscribe so you don't miss the awesome episodes coming out later this week!
Note: Artists Julie Heffernan and Adrian Brandon are featured briefly in this trailer. They both have their own full interview episodes- be on the lookout for those soon!
Want to see our conversation with video? We're on YouTube!
Watch the trailer with video here: https://youtu.be/nv8mI9f6k8w
Our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@theopensketchbook
TAKEAWAYS
- Evan Kitson introduces his podcast focused on the creative process, strategies for artistic growth, and the realities of an art career.
- The Open Sketchbook Podcast will feature interviews with various creatives.
- Julie Heffernan makes a wonderful case for curiosity being essential for empathy and imagination.
- Adrian Brandon shares insights on the color Green, and how colors can carry various qualities and associations.
- We're reminded that Art can help individuals connect with their communities.
- The Open Sketchbook Podcast aims to challenge perspectives on art and creativity.
- Listeners are invited to join a creative online community, the Virtual Studio.
- The first episodes will launch on March 6th. Subscribe and be one of the first to listen this Thursday!
BOOKS
Babe in the Woods: or, The Art of Getting Lost, a graphic novel by Julie Heffernan
https://amzn.to/41pAR6I (this is an affiliate link)
WEBSITES
The Open Sketchbook
https://theopensketchbook.com
https://www.instagram.com/the.open.sketchbook/
The Virtual Studio - Join for Exclusive Podcast Content and More!
https://learn.theopensketchbook.com/bundles/virtual-studio
Julie Heffernan
https://www.julieheffernan.net/
https://www.instagram.com/julie_heffernan_/
Adrian Brandon
https://www.adrianbrandon.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ayy.bee/
Evan Kitson
https://evankitson.com
https://www.instagram.com/evan_kitson/
QUOTES
- "Curiosity is the fundament of empathy." - Julie Heffernan
- "Curiosity leads to imagination, which leads to empathy, because you can imagine what it's like. They're all cross-connecting and integral to each other." - Julie Heffernan
- "I worry if they're not curious, can they be imaginative?" - Julie Heffernan
- "The deep qualities of forest green have a maturity to them, which got me thinking more about how a color can be mature." - Adrian Brandon