Talking to Artists Kate Taylor Art

Synopsis: James talked about the importance of planning and long term planning in a business practice. He shared his inspiration behind his maps - an homage to the iconic Canadian landscape as well as the culture and people who make up this country. He shared the strategy behind creating hand embellished prints and the ability to make art more accessible to more people. We laughed as we talked about his rapid rise to TikTok stardom. We ran out of time so....will do part 2 in a few months!

About the Artist: Drawing inspiration from aerial views of cities and maps, James Fowler's acrylic, oil and gouache works on canvas, paper, and wood are playfully geometric and resonate with the digital world, and culture of online information distribution. His non-traditional landscape paintings borrow from cartography and geometric abstraction, and celebrate both urban centres and rural living. He attended York University in Toronto for Film Studies and maintains a full time studio practice as a painter in Toronto. His work has exhibited in Canada and United States, and his work can be found in private and corporate collections in Canada, US and Europe.
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Synopsis: Michael shared his fascinating journey from professional hockey player to artist...the challenge of leaving one love to pursue another and the loss of community. He talked about masculinity and about channeling this as a way to communicate feelings and emotions. He creates dynamic, bold and energetic paintings that capture these emotions perfectly.

Artist Statement/About the Artist: Born just outside of Toronto, Ontario, like many young Canadians, Michael Wills grew up with a hockey stick in his hands. For over 20 years, Michael put his passion and energy into playing pro hockey but little did he know, an entirely different skill would become a driving force in his life. Soon, the hockey stick would be replaced with an artist’s brush.

Every piece that Michael creates is the product of an intense release of emotional energy. His passion and creativity are expressed in a kaleidoscope of colours as he glides across each canvas with a pallet knife, giving his work a rough, energetic feel, that many have referred to as “masculine” in style. Michael’s inspiration comes from the energy and movement of the city, which he feels is best captured in the city lights.


To see more of Michael's work, please visit:

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Synopsis: Susanne talked about her recent move back to New Zealand and how it is a challenge getting started on your art practice after a big change and how important it is to find your local art community. She shared how she makes collagraph handprints and how she created an online course to share this unique form of printmaking to others. I am looking forward to seeing how her art changes with the different scenery!

Artist Statement: "I'm an artist who loves to paint, create Collagraph Handprints and Sculpt. I
also find people fascinating to draw and paint.

One of the joys of my life is to share my passion for art and the life
enhancing effect of creativity with others. I teach workshops for art clubs, work internationally with people in my online video printmaking course and
occasionally teach in my studio.

My overall vision for my life is to become more compassionate as a person and reduce suffering upon this planet. In my art life it is to create well considered, uplifting and authentic art and then have it go out into the world to bring joy and pleasure to others."


To see more of Susanne's work, please visit:

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Synopsis: Joanne shared tips for collectors and art lovers in this episode. She recommended taking your time and doing the research, including meeting the artist before buying what you love. She recommended exploring work by black and Indigenous artists and the trend towards calming art. She talked about the trend of corporations to sell vs buy art and the huge trend towards buying art online.

Artist Statement: Quality original art speaks volumes. Whether it is inside your home, business, or cottage, art reflects your taste, style, personal values and professionalism. Original art can bring enjoyment for a lifetime. Joanne Poluch is an established art consultant that will help you source, find, place and negotiate the best possible price for all your art needs.

To see more of Joanne's work, please visit:

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Synopsis: Court talked about her art and how it helped her process the sudden death of her father. We talked about the importance of getting into the right head space to create. She also shared her thoughts about no short cuts....you have to put the hard work into social media and the business of art to be successful. We chatted about Art and Found Day (Mar 12) - its inspiration and impact.

About the Artist: "I am a self-taught abstract artist located in Toronto, Canada. After experiencing a long bout of anxiety in my early twenties, I made my way back to art. It seemed to be the only thing that would ease my angst and bring my mind back to serenity. As my anxiety subsided and as I pursued my career in marketing, painting was pushed to the sidelines again; that is until my late twenties when I lost my father in a sudden accident and my life was turned upside down. From that moment on, I spent every free minute I had painting. I used it as an opportunity to put all of the emotions I couldn't express verbally into a form that helped my grieve and ultimately helped me heal. Flow state is truly a magical place."

To see more of Court's work, please visit:

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Synopsis: Expat Denise talked about goodbyes and how important it is to surround yourself with art that captures those happy memories. We talked about times and places left behind and the challenges of moving to a new country; working to understand the cultural rules and language. We talked about using images that are not from your own culture and how this can be used to celebrate our connection to all people. Denise has just been asked to participate in an online show to combat Asian hate - check her profile for details.

Artist Statement: My obsession with taking endless photographs, combined with our newfound opportunity to travel the world, lead me to the photo based mixed media paintings I create now. My frequent travels allow my ongoing body of work ‘Traveling the World’ to grow and evolve as I explore and add new destinations. A recent stint of living in Japan inspired a deep dive in Japanese arts and aesthetics which resulted in my new series ‘World on Washi’. As I continue to travel and experience the world I will keep on growing and evolving as an artist and as a person.


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