142 episodes

Professional artists Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and he also teaches in-person and online. Tom is a watercolour artist with a passion for wildlife and conservation and he also teaches in-person and online. Both Tom and Peter treat their art as a business, always practicing what they preach! Throughout season 1 and 2, renowned printmaker, Laura Boswell was the co-host. Laura is a printmaker working in Linocut and Japanese woodblock, with work is in several public collections. She writes a monthly advice column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine. 

Ask An Artist Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 150 Ratings

Professional artists Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and he also teaches in-person and online. Tom is a watercolour artist with a passion for wildlife and conservation and he also teaches in-person and online. Both Tom and Peter treat their art as a business, always practicing what they preach! Throughout season 1 and 2, renowned printmaker, Laura Boswell was the co-host. Laura is a printmaker working in Linocut and Japanese woodblock, with work is in several public collections. She writes a monthly advice column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine. 

    Ask An Artist - Interview with David Poxon R.I, N.W.S.

    Ask An Artist - Interview with David Poxon R.I, N.W.S.

    In this episode Tom and Peter interview Watercolour Artist, David Poxon.

    In the first half, David identifies some key moments from early childhood which started his artistic journey and ultimately informed his choice of medium and subjects today.  After a long break from making art, David re-found his love of painting as a adult and with hard work and perseverance, has built an international reputation and following.

    In the second half, David shares his advice and guidance for how to be a successful working Artist, as well as discussing the teaching side of his career.

    To find out more about David, visit:
    www.davidpoxon.co.uk
    or visit
    www.iwm.com
    for exclusive group ticket deals to this year's festival!

    This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes, Jackson’s Art Supplies and Search Press Publishers.
    For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

    Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
    Jackson’s Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com
    Search Press: www.searchpress.com

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Ask An Artist - Planning Meeting

    Ask An Artist - Planning Meeting

    Ask An Artist podcast is back for 2024 and we will be releasing new episodes every fortnight, throughout the year.

    In this episode Peter and Tom have a planning meeting for the forthcoming year. Rather than simply share their advice, in this episode, they let you "behind the curtain", to eavesdrop on their own planning meeting for the year.

    Starting by looking back and reviewing positives and negatives from the last 12 months, Peter and Tom use this reflection to plan what needs to stay, go and be changed, as they move into the coming year.

    They set themselves goals and targets and share some advice for keeping yourself accountable.

    Visit our website for some example worksheets which may be helpful for your own planning: www.askanartistpodcast.com

    This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes and Jackson’s Art Supplies.
    For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

    Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
    Jackson’s Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

    • 58 min
    Ask an Artist Returns from Friday 1st March 2024

    Ask an Artist Returns from Friday 1st March 2024

    Season 6 of Ask An Artist returns on Friday 1st March 2024. 

    In this teaser episode, Peter and Tom talk about the topics and interviewees they have planned for the season. New episodes will be released fortnightly, on Fridays, throughout the year!

    We look forward to speaking to you in the studio from this Friday 1st March!

    This season of the podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes and Jackson’s Art Supplies.
    For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

    Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
    Jackson’s Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

    • 40 min
    Ask an Artist - Interview with Marine Costello from Parker Harris

    Ask an Artist - Interview with Marine Costello from Parker Harris

    In this episode Tom and Peter interview Marine Costello, the Head of Communications at Parker Harris. The focus of the episode is all about online marketing for Artists. Marine talks about her background in art history and arts management and shares her wisdom, in a no-nonsense way, offering tips and strategies which Artists can implement easily and immediately, to grow their business.

    Find out more about Parker Harris and the opportunities they are involved with on their website: www.parkerharris.co.uk

    This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies.
    For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

    Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
    Search Press publishers: www.searchpress.com
    Jackson’s Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com/blog

    • 50 min
    Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 19

    Ask An Artist - Listener Questions 19

    In this episode, Peter and Tom answer some of your artistic questions. This week they discuss what they would create if no-one was watching, the do's and don'ts of putting together an Artists' CV and collecting other Artists' work.
    If you have a question you’d like to put to us and would be happy for us answer it here on the podcast please send it to us via our website here or alternatively you can send it to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

    This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies.
    For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

    Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
    Search Press publishers: www.searchpress.com
    Jackson’s Art supplies: www.jacksonsart.com

    • 25 min
    Ask An Artist - Interview with Penny Harris from Parker Harris

    Ask An Artist - Interview with Penny Harris from Parker Harris

    In this episode, Peter and Tom interview Penny Harris, co-founder and expert mentor at Parker Harris. Emma Parker and Penny Harris created Parker Harris in 1990. Their partnership is now one of the leading visual arts consultancies in the UK. Penny explains the importance of providing real opportunities for Artists and how this underpins everything which Parker Harris gets involved with. She also discusses the role of an Artist's mentor.

    Find out more about Parker Harris and the opportunities they are involved with on their website: www.parkerharris.co.uk

    This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary & Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies.
    For more information about our sponsors, please visit:

    Rosemary & Co Brushes: www.rosemaryandco.com
    Search Press publishers: www.searchpress.com
    Jackson’s Art supplies, canvas builder: www.jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builder
    Jackson’s Art supplies, framing services: www.jacksonsart.com/studio/framing

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
150 Ratings

150 Ratings

Redbloke ,

Refreshing and Inspiring

Ask an artist, is a refreshing podcast that really connects the dots with relevant and interesting conversations on the process and practice of being a working artist.
Really enjoyable!

Axolotl lover921 ,

Hi!

I am a young soon to be artist and I will just like to say that this podcast has really reassured me and made me look at my art and be proud!

Suemoop ,

Brilliantly presented useful information

I listen to these podcasts while I am painting in my studio and they are the best of company! There are so many points presented that I have learnt and so much of what is said resonates very much with me personally and my practice.

Thank you guys for this excellent resource!

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