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. Be Confident In Your Style - #025 - Helen Carter

    16 JAN

    Be Confident In Your Style - #025 - Helen Carter

    Developing confidence in your artistic style, using swatch cards for color accuracy every time, choosing the right paper for colored pencils and what it's really like working for big art brands as an ambassador. This is the final episode of Season 1, so a huge thank you to everyone for listening. All of the episodes are now available to watch in HD video for free over on Youtube. We will return for Season 2 on Thursday 13th Februrary. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #9 – A Blue Tit In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #9 from the Practice Journal: British Wildlife Edition Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Helen Carter @helencarterartist 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

    57 min
  2. Becoming A Pet Portrait Artist - #023 - Lauren Hill

    2 JAN

    Becoming A Pet Portrait Artist - #023 - Lauren Hill

    How to achieve fine details like hairs and whiskers, which paper works best for coloured pencil, balancing commissions with personal projects and the journey towards becoming a professional coloured pencil artist. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lauren Hill in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #11 – Beagle Dog Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #11 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Lauren Hill @lauren.hill.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

    59 min
  3. Combining Reference Photos For Better Compositions - #021 - Lynsey Peacock

    19/12/2024

    Combining Reference Photos For Better Compositions - #021 - Lynsey Peacock

    Switching from watercolor to colored pencils, creating fine details efficiently, combining multiple reference photos for better compositions, working with clients, balancing personal projects with commissions, and setting up a professional art studio at home. Plus, adapting your home to fit in a professional art studio space. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Lynsey Peacock in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #58 – A Rabbit Eye In this episode, we’re drawing exercise #58 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Lynsey Peacock @lynseypeacockart 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

    54 min
  4. Tools and Materials for Pet Portraits - #020 - Kate Spratt

    12/12/2024

    Tools and Materials for Pet Portraits - #020 - Kate Spratt

    Our favourite tools and materials, the challenges of finding the perfect colours, techniques for drawing fur and managing a home studio as a self employed artist. Plus, the importance of finding joy in personal projects along side commission work. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Kate Spratt in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more. Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #34 – A Green Cat’s Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #34 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Kate Spratt @kate_spratt_equine_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

    1 hr
  5. Balacing Realism With Creativity - #019 - Caitlin Grace

    05/12/2024

    Balacing Realism With Creativity - #019 - Caitlin Grace

    Balancing realism with creativity, our favourite animal subjects, techniques for colored pencil on different surfaces and the importance of experimenting with new materials to refine your process. Plus, how to work with difficult reference photos and create compositions that tell a story. Join Sema Martin and special guest artist Caitlin Grace in this episode of The Animal Art Podcast, where they dive into all these topics and much more Today’s Drawing Challenge: Exercise #53 – A Green Cat’s Eye In this episode, we’re diving into drawing exercise #53 from the Practice Journal: Pet Portrait Edition. Presenter: Sema Martin @artistsemamartin Guest: Caitlin Grace @caitlingrace.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

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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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