Art Buds

Natalie Gillis and Katherine Percival
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Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. Hosts Katherine Percival and Natalie Gillis discuss their own experiences with art making, finding community and resources in the Ontario art world, and speak to other working artists and art cheerleaders.

Episodes

  1. Jul 9

    Valuing art and the artist with Matthew Donaldson

    Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we talk to Matthew Donaldson, a self-taught oil whose main focus is figures and landscapes. His current series of moody landscapes evokes themes of alienation and isolation. Matt has been showing in Guelph and Toronto for more than a decade. In this conversation, we talked about his art origins; the business side of art; why he is against showing in cafes and restaurants; and the value of seeking out artist peers who don’t necessarily share your way of thinking. Follow Matthew Donaldson on Instagram or visit his website. If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, leave us a comment with what got your attention, and share it with the artists and art cheerleaders in your life. Hosts: Katherine Percival Natalie Gillis Credits: Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork) Connect with us: @artbudspodcast

    Valuing art and the artist with Matthew Donaldson

  2. Jun 6

    Exploring the in-between with Danny Fury

    Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we talk to Danny Fury, a mixed media artist and musician whose art and music inspire each other. Danny uses art and music as a way to see clearly as he navigates through the haze, a way of seeing the sunlight through the darkness. Hosts: Katherine Percival Natalie Gillis Credits: Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork) Connect with us: @artbudspodcast

    Exploring the in-between with Danny Fury

  3. May 10

    Finding community with Kayla St-Pierre

    Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we talk to Kayla St-Pierre, an oil painter and recent University of Guelph graduate who makes “found abstract” paintings. Her current show, Finding Community, with Elizabeth Broere Jackson, is on until May 30 at the Art Gallery of Bancroft. We talk with Kayla about her recent residency, how her background in film informs her painting practice, maintaining a regular art practice while holding down a full-time job, and what inspires her colour palette. Follow Kayla St-Pierre on Instagram, visit her online gallery and commissions or or purchase prints and originals. Hosts: Katherine Percival Natalie Gillis Credits: Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork) Connect with us: @artbudspodcast

    Finding community with Kayla St-Pierre

  4. Apr 8

    Balancing full time work and art making

    Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In episode 2, we discuss how we came to our art practice, the challenges of being an artist while working full time, and the inspiration behind our current bodies of work. Note: We actually recorded episode 2 before episode 1, which is why you’ll hear us get so dang excited as we wrap up. We made a podcast! Hosts: Katherine Percival Natalie Gillis Credits: Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork) Connect with us: @artbudspodcast

    Balancing full time work and art making

  5. Mar 12

    Why start an artist podcast?

    Welcome to Art Buds, a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, talk about where we are in our artist journeys, and why we decided to start an artist podcast. Hosts: Katherine Percival Natalie Gillis Credits: Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork) Connect with us: @artbudspodcast

    Why start an artist podcast?
  • 5 Episodes

About

Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. Hosts Katherine Percival and Natalie Gillis discuss their own experiences with art making, finding community and resources in the Ontario art world, and speak to other working artists and art cheerleaders.

Information

  • Creator
    Natalie Gillis and Katherine Percival
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Natalie Gillis and Katherine Percival 2026
  • Show Website
    Art Buds