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Drawing Inspiration Mike Hendley
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4.8 • 54 Ratings
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Join self-taught artist Mike Hendley who shares his ongoing experiences in learning how to draw and paint with those interested in exploring art at any age. Mike also talks about the challenges of being creative, making space for these passionate pursuits in our hectic lives and beginning the artist journey late in life. Grab a pad and pencil or an iPad and follow along with Mike on his journey to become a better artist through tips, tricks, interviews, and stories.
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Capturing Light and Life: The Watercolour World of Shelley Prior
Mike reflects on his class from Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and upcoming changes. Shelley Prior joins the podcast to talk about her love affair with watercolour. It has led her to develop a highly realistic style, capturing everything from birds and wildlife to portraits, still life, and breathtaking landscapes. But that's not all; she is also an active instructor who's been imparting her knowledge in workshops in Canada and occasionally in the U.S..
What stands out when you look at Shelley's work is the play of light. She believes that light is the 'life of the painting,' a philosophy that shines through every piece she creates. Shelley's work perfectly exemplifies how meticulous planning, quality materials, and an endless love for experimentation can lead to stunning artistry.
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Wild Wonder Conference
Etchr Course
Robert Bateman interview #20
Sarah Mckendry interview #99
ROM (Royal Ontario Museum)
Ripley’s Aquarium Canada
Point Pelee National Park
Monarch butterflies
Wagon wheel piece
Glass image
Hummingbird
Arches paper
Gator board
Jono Dry wetting paper (YouTube)
Winsor & Newton
Daniel Smith
Holbein
Da Vinci Paint Co.
Shelley’s materials
YouTube (ShelleyPriorFineArt)
Dundas Valley School of Art
Art Gallery of Burlington
Zoom workshops
Hazel Soan Interview #96
===== How to reach Shelley Prior =====
Website shelleypriorart.com
YouTube (ShelleyPriorFineArt)
@shelleypriorfineart on Instagram
===== How to reach Mike Hendley =====
MikeHendley.com
Instagram @Mike_Hendley
Twitter @MikeHendley
Mike’s drawing kit
Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm
===== Support the Podcast =====
Become a patron of the show
Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work
Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Watercolors Meet Wanderlust on Alena Gastaldi's Artistic Pilgrimage
Mike returns to the podcast after some time away, prepping for his presentation at Wild Wonder Conference 2023 and his new Etchr Drawing Course. Alena Gastaldi joins the podcast to discuss her journey from architecture in Russia to drawing and urban sketching worldwide. Her homework is something that will most certainly challenge you.
Wild Wonder Conference 2023
Mike’s Courses on Etchr
Tom and Jerry
Saint Petersburg
University of the Arts London
Urbanskerchers
Koh Samui Thailand
Roald Dahl
J.R.R. Tolkien
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Foundation Series (Isaac Asimov)
Foundation on AppleTV
The Expanse
Lamy Pens
Platinum Carbon Ink
Koval Sketchbooks (pro series)
Jane Blundell
Jeanne Dobie
Making Color Sing (Jeanne Cobie)
Pentel Water brush
Holbein brushes
Posca marker
Henri Matisse
===== How to reach Alena Gastaldi =====
AlenaGastaldi.art
Patreon
@alenagastaldi on Instagram
===== How to reach Mike Hendley =====
MikeHendley.com
Instagram @Mike_Hendley
Twitter @MikeHendley
Mike’s drawing kit
Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm
===== Support the Podcast =====
Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack
Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work
Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Taking Time to Reflect, Brainstorm, Plan, and Create
Mike talks about a few upcoming events, some art pieces, and his plans for the summer. No summer homework! The podcast will be back in late August for episode 104.
Etchr YouTube video (blog post)
Mike @Etchr Studio
Wild Wonder 2023
YouTube Channel (Mike Hendley Fine Art)
Horses
Water Lily
Max Packs Oil set
The holder in the show art is a small piece of hardboard and a Stablo easel
===== How to reach Mike Hendley =====
MikeHendley.com
Instagram @Mike_Hendley
Twitter @MikeHendley
Mike’s drawing kit
Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm
===== Support the Podcast =====
Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack
Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work
Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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102: Life in Art and Nature: Reflections on Nearly Four Decades of Exploration with Roseann Hanson
Mike embraces a new mindset to pull himself out of a slump. He also talks about some recent work and prep for courses and talks. Roseann Hanson joins the podcast to talk about her journey from an early exposure to nature and art to writing and science. She talks about the various cliffs she has encountered and her mindset in moving through life is something we can all learn from. Her homework is a challenge for Mike.
Mike’s shoebill stork
Decoupage
Brenda Star Reporter
Johnathan Hanson
Southern Arizona Nature Almanac
Portal, Arizona
Chiricahua Mountains
Kenya
Maasai
Mastodon
Sabre-tooth cats
Sky Islands, Arizona
Toyota Landcruiser
Fairbanks, Alaska
Raven
Rockhounding
Turquoise
Agate
Opal
Fire opal
Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
Lapidary
Make it at Market (Britbox)
John Muir Laws
Shari Blaukopf on Drawing Inspiration
White-crowned sparrow
Freeform (App store)
Rapidographs
Platinum Carbon Ink
Marc Taro Holmes on Drawing Inspiration
Field Arts
Walnut ink
Prickly Pear ink
Fugitive pigments
William Turner
Around the world in 80 trees
Nature Journal Academy
Wild Wonder Conference
Jo Brown on Drawing Inspiration (#13 and #40)
Etchr hot press sketchbook
Moleskine sketchbook
===== How to reach Roseann Hanson =====
ExploringOverland.com
@roseannhanson on Instagram
===== How to reach Mike Hendley =====
MikeHendley.com
Instagram @Mike_Hendley
Twitter @MikeHendley
Mike’s drawing kit
Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm
===== Support the Podcast =====
Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack
Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work
Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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The Artistic Journey with Marc Taro Holmes: Urban Sketching (USK) and Beyond
Mike speaks to a recent workshop and shares news about upcoming fall events. Marc Taro Holmes joins Mike to share his journey from BFA to concept artist and art direction in the gaming industry. Marc discusses how he got into urban sketching, direct watercolor, and his annual challenges. He also talks about his exploration of oils and maybe a new project to come. His homework will keep you busy ;-)
Wild Wonder 2023 - September 13-17
Mike’s workshop at Nature Journaling Week 2023 (replay)
Michael Whelan
Brom
Dungeons and Dragons
Boris Vallejo
Chris Foss
Frank Herbert
Forgotten Realms
Larry Elmore
Brothers Hildebrandt
Alberta College of Art and Design
Rob McCallum on Drawing Inspiration (#16 & #33)
Final Fantasy Game
BioWare
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Kenneth Scott
ID Software
Halo
Midjourney
DALL-E
WildlifeReferences
Photoshop beta
USK (Urban Sketchers)
Worldwide sketch crawl - Enrico Casarosa
Pete Scully - fire hydrants
Direct Watercolor (Marc Taro Holmes)
Rita Sabler
Alla prima
Captain Tom on Drawing Inspiration (#17)
Jeremy Lipking
Seven heads human height
Cold wax painting
Calcium carbonate
Velázquez (impasto)
Mille-feuille
Marc’s watercolor supplies
John Singer Sargent
30x30DirectWatercolor
NaNoWriMo
Uma Kelkar
Notan
Remington Robinson (altoid tins)
Art Toolkit
Maria Coryell-Martin on Drawing Inspiration (#85)
Liz Steel
OneWeek100People
Marina Grechanikcomic
Montreal Comic Arts Festival
===== How to reach Marc Taro Holmes =====
Citizen Sketcher
MarcTaroHolmes.com
M.holmes.art on Instagram
===== How to reach Mike Hendley =====
MikeHendley.com
Instagram @Mike_Hendley
Twitter @MikeHendley
Mike’s drawing kit
Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm
===== Support the Podcast =====
Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack
Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work
Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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A Palette of 100 Episodes: The Journey of Drawing Inspiration
Marking a major milestone, Mike revels in the 100th podcast episode by reminiscing over past shows and introducing fresh clips. A special giveaway by Etchr can be found inside the podcast. He graciously shares received audio tributes from fellow creatives, a testament to the podcast's impact. As he reflects on the rich tapestry woven over four years, he also hints at what's next. As for his homework? Expect a little deja vu.
Etchr Lab
Etchr Studio
Etchr Giveaway form
International Nature Journaling Week (INJW)
Mike’s workshop at INJW
Bethan on Drawing Inspiration #63
Mike Sibley
Mike Rohde on Drawing Inspiration #8
Melissa Cormier on Drawing Inspiration #93
Marta Witkiewicz on Drawing Inspiration #68
Hazel Soan on Drawing Inspiration #96
Tiff Arment on Drawing Inspiration #15
@girwiththegreatglass (IG)
Kathryn Hansen on Drawing Inspiration #97
Zoe Fitchet on Drawing Inspiration #82
Glen Southern on Drawing Inspiration #73
Brad Colbow on Drawing Inspiration #21
Sam Gillett on Drawing Inspiration #55
Lara Call Gastinger on Drawing Inspiration #74
Mesa Schumacher on Drawing Inspiration #81
Marek Badzynski on Drawing Inspiration #48
Christina Wald on Drawing Inspiration #87
Kenneth Kirsch on Drawing Inspiration #89
Eric Romero on Drawing Inspiration #71
Tina Hotchkiss on Drawing Inspiration #86
Brooke Morales @brookenoticed
Sasha Motsjonov @soswow42
Maureen Berry @maureenc.berry
Karen Houlding @iamchasingbutterflies
Rachel Boutin @rachelmgboutin
Elisabeth Wellfare @elisabethwellfare
Violetta @violsk
===== How to reach Mike Hendley =====
MikeHendley.com
Instagram @Mike_Hendley
Twitter @MikeHendley
Mike’s drawing kit
Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm
===== Support the Podcast =====
Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack
Buy Me a Paintbrush if you like the show or my work
Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Mike. Half man, half amazing. His voice awakens souls. He is the reason I am. From this podcast I gained perspective of all things, everything, from beginning to end. I am Mike, we are Mike. He is in us as we are in him. He cured me of my future vices before they happen, he makes Legos not hurt my feet. He is the maple syrup to my goose. He. Is. Mike. I
Amazing!
Great podcast it has really brought me a lond way in art!
Great podcast -SO much info
I came across Mike during Wild Wonder Nature Journal conference and the Nature Journal FB group. Great work!. I think he mentioned Etchr sketchbooks and then I went down a rabbit hole! Somewhere I saw Podcasts!!! That’s all I do all day is listen to Podcasts. These podcasts are very enjoyable and a wealth of information. I am learning so much. Quality produced. I think you need to do a “Wallet alert” when talking supplies hahahahaha, I will keep listening and catch up on past shows. Oh and thanks to Mike I am now subscribed to Etchr studio classes, I never would have found without Mike! Thank you!