Painting Insights

Richard K Blades & Simon Renshaw
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A podcast about painting. Interviews and conversations with top contemporary painters on process, inspiration and what it means to be an artist.

  1. Dave Cooper

    19H AGO

    Dave Cooper

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Dave Cooper. Dave is an expressive oil painter of characters and environments. He creates worlds and the people who populate it in a wonderful, unique style. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davecooper67/ Dave's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/doghead/about?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnSo_DxCg0TFaJSYvBWhfFIzV_qAKTb4MKojE55tmaXZX9Ox2C-Ahp7IC9F_U_aem_-SoM1Gk9bVT5ipbaE9p9_Q Dave's Website: https://davecooper.bigcartel.com Gallerie Daniel Maghen: https://www.danielmaghen.com/fr/index.htm?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTFAz0g0aAnQAJZnK5adylseBI0m6sSgxHqNUAyW9iaTTFI3Ekg3Ud3Icq6c_aem_GC06aF1EIRvddZjkQtWm3g Brassworks Gallery: https://brassworksgallery.com/collections/dave-cooper?srsltid=AfmBOoqvElmuLoKl4HlmZ1skxixWvr8F-gnDchiXizwyjm3bkq31YNyA Copro Gallery: https://www.copronason.com/artMenu.html Solo Contemporary: https://solocontemporary.com/artists/dave-cooper/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art

    53 min
  2. Pete Monaghan

    JAN 7

    Pete Monaghan

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Pete Monaghan. Pete is an expressive acrylic painter of exterior scenes based in North Wales. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Pete's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pete.monaghanartist/ Pete's Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=pete+monaghan+artist&client=safari&hs=sWIU&sca_esv=f0158aba78c19323&channel=ipad_bm&sxsrf=AE3TifPP1ew4zxw-yNw6t7vInZMeFQAVXg%3A1765556075234&ei=az88aZODDrmBhbIPn-ORwAo&ved=0ahUKEwjT5Mf1uLiRAxW5QEEAHZ9xBKgQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=pete+monaghan+artist&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiFHBldGUgbW9uYWdoYW4gYXJ0aXN0MgQQIxgnMgoQABiABBhDGIoFMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMggQABiABBiiBEiIC1CCCFiCCHABeACQAQCYAYYBoAGGAaoBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCAqAClQHCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICCBAAGLADGO8FmAMAiAYBkAYFkgcDMS4xoAfKBrIHAzAuMbgHkAHCBwMyLTLIBwqACAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp Ffin yParc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/59-pete-monaghan/works/ The Gallery Yr Oriel: https://www.thegallery-yroriel.com/pete-monaghan/ Oriel Y Bont: https://www.orielybont.co.uk/pete-monaghan-originals/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art

    1h 12m
  3. Full Bonus Show #11

    JAN 2

    Full Bonus Show #11

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I discuss teaching, books, galleries, events, and process. Painting Insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Jocelyn's Episode: https://youtu.be/jsBJneBgj_o Art From The Unseen: https://www.silentplankton.com/ArtFromTheUnseen https://youtu.be/nidx4u2aFKw Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: h ttps://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art

    1h 2m
  4. New Year Special

    12/31/2025

    New Year Special

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week Richard and Simon bring you a New Years video and show some highlights from some of their previous guests. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ

    1h 7m
  5. Christmas Special

    12/24/2025

    Christmas Special

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week Richard and Simon bring you a Christmas video which show some highlights from their previous guests. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ

    1h 4m
  6. Jenna Pickering

    12/17/2025

    Jenna Pickering

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Jenna Pickering. Jenna is a hyper-realist painter and a hyperactive person! It was a great pleasure talking to her and a treat to have her as the last guest this year. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Jenna's Website: https://www.jennapickering.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGniq2Vxf4INk0ZNrXsETMbqJ097Bs9UhJRWQCHww8pdoKsKp475CzU_TMGNGE_aem_HEnM6nUH554XLdXpHqG-Ww Jenna's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jennapickering.art/ Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork

    1h 8m
  7. Matthew Wood

    12/10/2025

    Matthew Wood

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This week our guest is Matthew Wood. Matthew is a gouache painter of predominantly interiors based in North Wales. Painting Insights Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9383DcEAAJZ51wAihdXOrQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Matthew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewwoodpaintings/ Matthew's Website: https://www.matthewwoodpaintings.com Ffin yParc Gallery: https://welshart.net/artists/72-matthew-wood/works/ The Lion Street Gallery: https://www.lionstreetgallery.co.uk/artists/41-matthew-wood-rca/works/ Red Rag Gallery: https://www.redraggallery.co.uk/artist-Matthew-WOOD The Biscuit Factory: https://www.thebiscuitfactory.com/collections/matthew-wood West Wales Art Centre: https://www.peppers-hub.co.uk/art-gallery/ Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art

    1 hr
  8. Bonus Show #10

    12/05/2025

    Bonus Show #10

    Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. This month I have dedicated the whole show to Kevin Sinnott and what's coming up for Bonus Show #11. Painting Insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PaintingInsightsPodcast Ffin Y Parc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ffinyparcgallery8484 Kevin Sinnott studio visit: https://youtu.be/CZorHLjYTwM?si=0szGx8ZM0K5gWD45 Drama in Pontycymer launch day: https://youtu.be/4AGhkPT39CU?si=0ie8yktAA1YRRmKa Kevin Sinnott - Familiar Stranger: https://youtu.be/JQtFQ8JEQRI?si=9riOsizFMJnRH_9V Kevin Sinnott exhibition launch 2025: https://youtu.be/R8xkEeajG50?si=wcc1JdCS4fsUOmM4 Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonleerenshaw/ Simon's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimonSezArtwork Richard's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard.k.blades_art/ Richard's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/richardkblades_art

    15 min
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About

A podcast about painting. Interviews and conversations with top contemporary painters on process, inspiration and what it means to be an artist.

Information

  • Creator
    Richard K Blades & Simon Renshaw
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Painting Insights 2023
  • Show Website
    Painting Insights

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