The Animal Art Podcast

Learn My Craft
The Animal Art Podcast

Award winning animal artist Sema Martin hosts a series of live draws with talented guest artists each week. Each episode features an hour-long animal art drawing session with Sema and a special guest artist, diving into the techniques, skills, and stories behind their artistic journeys. As they sketch, they chat about the challenges and joys of being an animal artist, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at their craft. Listeners will also get to follow along with a practice exercise from the Learn My Craft Practice Journal, making each episode an interactive experience. Whether you're just starting out or have been creating art for years, this podcast offers a unique blend of inspiration, artist chat and practical learning. Subscribe to get a new episode every Thursday. To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com

  1. Everything You Didn't Know About PanPastel - #017 - Sema Martin

    6 DAYS AGO

    Everything You Didn't Know About PanPastel - #017 - Sema Martin

    In this bonus episode of The Animal Art Podcast, join host Sema Martin and the expert team from PanPastel as they take you behind the scenes of this innovative medium. Discover why the unique pan format makes blending and layering effortless, tips for using PanPastel, and how to combine PanPastel with other mediums to expand your creative possibilities. Learn how to choose the best surfaces, care for your tools, and protect your finished artwork. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin To find out more about PanPastel: Website: https://panpastel.com/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panpastel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PanPastelColors Email: info@panpastel.com To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 14m
  2. Finding Your Artistic Niche - #016 - Georgie Turner

    14 NOV

    Finding Your Artistic Niche - #016 - Georgie Turner

    Discover how to find and define your artistic niche, which papers we use to capture fine detail, what its like selling art at events and how to overcome the challenges that come with running an art business. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Georgie Turner in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #42 - A Horse's Nose In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #42 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Georgie Turner @georgieturnerartist To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 2m
  3. Working With Challenging Reference Photos - #015 - Kathleen Byrom

    7 NOV

    Working With Challenging Reference Photos - #015 - Kathleen Byrom

    How to make a small art studio work for you, the pros and cons of pastels versus coloured pencils, achieving detail by layering pastels, working with difficult reference pictures and the amazing pet portrait project Kathleen is working on. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Kathleen Byrom in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #92 - A Corgi’s Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #92 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Kathleen Byrom @k.byrom_art To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 3m
  4. Building An Art Business From Scratch - #014 - Annalise Lawn

    31 OCT

    Building An Art Business From Scratch - #014 - Annalise Lawn

    The watercolour techniques that go into creating lifelike fur textures, balancing commission work with personal projects and building an art business from scratch. Plus, why using premium materials can actually save you time. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Annalise Lawn in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #77 - A Cat's Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #77 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Annalise Lawn @annalise.paints To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 12m
  5. Balancing Art and Family Life - #013 - Rachel Austin

    24 OCT

    Balancing Art and Family Life - #013 - Rachel Austin

    We discuss the shift from watercolor to acrylics, the power of experimenting with different materials like pastel, and how upgrading to premium supplies can boost efficiency. Plus, how balancing art with family life brings its own set of challenges and rewards, and the joy of taking time to create personal artwork amidst commission work. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Rachel Austin in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #5 - A Butterfly’s Wing In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #5 from the Practice Journal: British Wildlife Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Rachel Austin @rachel.austin.studios To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 4m
  6. Experiment To Find Your Artistic Style - #012 - Sarah Perry

    17 OCT

    Experiment To Find Your Artistic Style - #012 - Sarah Perry

    How we got our first paid commission, what it’s really like switching careers to become an artist, experimenting to find your style and entering your work into exhibitions. Plus is it worth selling your art at markets and events? Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Sarah Perry in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #25 - A Horse’s Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #25 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Sarah Perry @sarahperryfineart To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com

    58 min
  7. Everything You Didn't Know About Pastels with Schmincke - #011 - Sema Martin

    10 OCT

    Everything You Didn't Know About Pastels with Schmincke - #011 - Sema Martin

    In this bonus episode of The Animal Art Podcast, join host Sema Martin and the expert team from Schmincke Artist Colours as they take you behind the scenes of the pastel world. From how pastels are made to the best storage practices, essential blending techniques and so much more, this episode is packed with expert insights for pastel artists of all levels. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin To find out more about Schmincke: Website: https://www.schmincke.de/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schmincke_official/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schminckefarben/ Email: info@schmincke.de To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 8m
  8. Getting Out Of Your Artistic Comfort Zone - #010 - Lorna Dandy

    3 OCT

    Getting Out Of Your Artistic Comfort Zone - #010 - Lorna Dandy

    Discover the techniques behind drawing white fur and feathers, how to get out of your comfort zone as an artist and which paper creates the best coloured pencil drawings. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lorna Dandy in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #63 – Swan Feathers In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #63 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Follow along as we focus on the delicate art of capturing the details of a dog's eye. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Lorna Dandy @lornadandyart To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com Thanks for listening

    1h 3m

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Award winning animal artist Sema Martin hosts a series of live draws with talented guest artists each week. Each episode features an hour-long animal art drawing session with Sema and a special guest artist, diving into the techniques, skills, and stories behind their artistic journeys. As they sketch, they chat about the challenges and joys of being an animal artist, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at their craft. Listeners will also get to follow along with a practice exercise from the Learn My Craft Practice Journal, making each episode an interactive experience. Whether you're just starting out or have been creating art for years, this podcast offers a unique blend of inspiration, artist chat and practical learning. Subscribe to get a new episode every Thursday. To buy your own animal art practice journal, just head to: https://learnmycraft.com/shop/ Enjoy the Podcast in Full HD and Unlock Exclusive Content! Upgrade your experience by joining the Animal Art Membership! By becoming a member, you can watch the podcast in stunning Full HD without any ads. Plus, you'll gain access to a library of exclusive animal art tutorials and resources to take your creativity to the next level. Join our community of artists today: www.learnmycraft.com To become a guest on the podcast, please send an email with some links to your social media accounts or website to: hello@learnmycraft.com Join the Conversation We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, ask questions, or suggest topics for future episodes. Connect with us on social media or leave a review! Instagram: @learnmycraft TikTok: @learnmycraft Facebook: @learnmycraft Email: hello@learnmycraft.com

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