36 episodes

Listen in as artists and creators talk about their life, work and the creative process

Two Artists Walk into a Bar Carol McQuaid

    • Arts
    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

Listen in as artists and creators talk about their life, work and the creative process

    Artist/Blogger Mel Kobayashi of Bag and a Beret

    Artist/Blogger Mel Kobayashi of Bag and a Beret

    Our Guest Artist: Mel Kobayashi melaniekobayashi.homestead.com

    Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com

    Our Bar: Trees, Yaletown, Vancouver  www.treescoffee.com

     In this episode you’ll hear about:



    * Mel’s Blog bagandaberet.blogspot.com

    * American street photographer Bill Cunningham

    * American artist Cindy Sherman

    * Pao at projectminima.blogspot.com

    * My Sister’s Closet and Battered Women’s Support Services

    * Mel’s fabulous videos on Youtube www.youtube.com/user/bagandaberet



    What I wore 2018/2019, 1 min video

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wdzPdBz7s/

    Tight leather pants video, comedy

    Part 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrlHS4WhBZ4/

    Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3tt_EhmlP/

    VOGOFF satirical fashion magazine:

    1:  https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2012/11/vogoff-magazine-by-miz-bagg.html

    2.  https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2012/12/vogoff-december-2012-issue.html

    3.  https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2013/06/vogoff-june-2013-hot-off-press.html

    4.  https://bagandaberet.blogspot.com/2014/09/vogoff-sep-2014-hits-newsstands.html

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    * instagram @bagandaberet



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    *  instagram, twitter and facebook @2artistspodcast



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    *  instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart



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    * Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com

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    • 54 min
    Talking Art Licensing and More with Shandra Smith

    Talking Art Licensing and More with Shandra Smith

    Talking Art Licensing and More with Shandra Smith

    Our Guest Artist: Shandra Smith www.shandrasmith.com 

    Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com

    Our Bar: Third Space Coffee, Kelowna www.thirdspacecoffee.ca

     In this episode you’ll hear about:



    * Working at the Kelowna Art Gallery, realizing that artists are regular people (eureka!)

    * Teaching herself to use photoshop and playing with reimagining digital images

    * Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia and dealing with chronic pain

    * Finding a way to work that satisfied her need to create within her physical limitations

    * SOPA Fine Arts in Kelowna

    * Getting started with art licensing

    * Designing shoes with Bucketfeet.com

    * Wallsauce.com British wallpaper and wall mural company

    * Her Scratch Art books

    * Kelowna Art and Business Award

    * Rex Ray PBS Documentary: How to Make a Rex Ray



     

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    * instagram @shandrasmithart

    * facebook @shandra-smith-art



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    *  instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart



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    Join us at The Bar

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    * Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com

    * iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast

    * Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @2artistpodcast

    * YouTube: http://bit.ly/2artistsyoutube

    * email: contact@twoartistswalkintoabar.com



    Thanks for  listening!  Cheers

    • 47 min
    Artist Whisperer Pennylane Shen

    Artist Whisperer Pennylane Shen

    Wine Night with Artist Whisperer Pennylane Shen

    Our Guest Artist: Pennylane Shen of Dazed and Confucius www.dazedandconfucius.com

    Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com

    Our Bar: Campagnolo www.campagnolorestaurant.ca

     In this episode you’ll hear about:



    * How we met (clue: it involves Thrive Mastermind)

    * Her life as an artist consultant and how that differs from art consultant

    * Her business Dazed and Confucius and what they do

    * Having a foot in the commercial gallery world and the unique perspective that provides/affords her

    * What gallerists really wish we artists knew

    * Working with hospitals and charitable foundations on their art collections

    * The international workshops and consults she does around the globe

    * The four different seminars she teaches:





    * How it Looks presentation, framing and hanging

    * How it Sounds art writing

    * Navigating the Art Industry

    * Outbox (all things digital)





    * What are some of the common things that artists need to hear?

    * Talking about ham, lettuce and tomato clients (what?!)

    * Attending Visual Culture Theory at NYU first year of the programs existence!

    * My fave quote of the evening: “Turns out anger is way more powerful than curiosity. Use your anger.

    * Why she chose to follow the business and strategic side of the art world rather than being a studio artist

    * Art school; cash grab or awesome opportunity?

    * What does Dazed and Confuscius do exactly? Advising, web work, Ghost writing artist statements

    * At about the one hour mark Pennylane shares the best one size fits all advice she has for emerging artists everywhere

    * We finish off with a fun story set in an Los Angeles bar



     

     

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    *  instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart



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    Explore these Resources

    In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:



    * Dazed and Confucius www.dazedandconfucius.com

    * Thrive Mastermind www.thriveartstudio.com



     



    * Join us at The Bar



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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Jane Lillico and her Papier Mache Squadron

    Jane Lillico and her Papier Mache Squadron

    Our Guest Artist: Jane Lillico www.janelillico.com

    Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com

    Our Bar: La Marea Los Cabos @lamarealoscabos

    In this episode you’ll hear about:



    * How she came to live in the Baja

    * The San Jose del Cabo Art Walk in the Centro Historico

    * Ida Victoria Gallery, where Jane’s work is shown www.idavictoriagallery.com

    * Singer/songwriter Melanie Dekker from Episode One

    * Jane’s beginnings as a sculptor

    * Why Jane loves Papier mache. And pelicans

    * Her ‘squadron’ of pelicans

    * The best (and worst) things about living in the Baja

    * The role of location on artmaking.

    * Her dueling art-making/writing/design careers

    * The podcast “The Offbeat Life” by Debbie Arcangeles www.theoffbeatlife.com

    * Lisa Wolfin and Art Vancouver www.artvancouver.net



     

     

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    * instagram and facebook @janelillicoart



     

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    *  instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart



    Join the Conversation!

    One of my favorite parts of recording a podcast each week is participating in the great conversations they spark.  Share your feedback and favourite moments on social media, and in the comments section of each episode page.

    And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.ly/buyusaround

    Join us at The Bar

    Are you enjoying Two Artists Walk into a Bar?  Sign up for monthly updates and special features on our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2artistsnews

    Where to find Two Artists Podcast



    * Website: www.twoartistswalkintoabar.com

    * iTunes: http://bit.ly/2artistspodcast

    * Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @2artistpodcast

    * YouTube: http://bit.ly/2artistsyoutube

    * email: contact@twoartistswalkintoabar.com



    Thanks for  listening!  Cheers

    • 43 min
    Dishing with Danielle Krysa; aka The Jealous Curator

    Dishing with Danielle Krysa; aka The Jealous Curator

    Season 1 Finale! Today we’re popping in to Mile Zero wine bar tucked between all the vineyards of the Okanagan, sharing a glass with none other than Danielle Krysa.  You probably know her as The Jealous Curator.  In fact you’re probably already following her blog and listening to her weekly “Art for Your Ear” podcast. If not, check it out.  It’s so good.  She’s written as series of books on creativity, including her newest release “A Big Important Art Book, Now With Women” is hitting bookstores right about … now.

    Our Guest Artist: Danielle Krysa www.krysa.com/danielle

    Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com

    Our Bar: Mile Zero Wine Bar, Penticton, BC Canada www.milezerowinebar.com

    Our next season starts in February with a Month of Love; artist couples talk about what it’s like when both parties make a living through their create practice.  There are lots of other fab artists lined up for Season 2.  To stay posted make sure you’ve signed up for updates at bit.ly/2artistsnews

    Meanwhile, let’s head to Mile Zero and listen in as Danielle and I talk book publishing and podcasts, mural painting logistics, the importance of supporting each other, and the things that make her rage eat nanaimo bars.

    In this episode you’ll hear about:



    * Starting The Jealous Curator Blog and Art For Your Ear Podcast

    * The importance of building in breaks for yourself

    * Her criteria for podcast guests (spoiler alert; it’s just ‘people she loves’. It works)

    * The dangers of Art School

    * How her own books and blog helped get her unstuck as an artist

    * Finding joy and success working with collage and paint

    * Danielle shares this awesome quote that Toronto artist Amanda Happé shared during an interview with her: “No one can wrestle the pencil out of your hand. You get to keep going in absolute defiance.”

    * Danielle’s books: “Creative Block” , “Collage” , “Your Inner Critic is a

    Big Jerk”, all available through major booksellers and on her website

    * The challenges of getting her latest book “A Big Important Art Book, Now With Women” published.  Update: It has launched and is a big #1 hit!  Who knew?!  Well, we did.

    * Partnering with illustrator Martha Rich from Philadelphia

    * The magic of meeting her readers on book tours

    * What it’s like when Oprah’s people call ( and a link to this adorable vid on www.oprah.com)

    * Speaking at Pixar

    * The importance of documenting artist’s work and lives, regardless of their sex

    * Rage eating Nanaimo Bars (don’t pretend you haven’t done it)

    * Finding your writer’s voice

    * Tips on pitching books to publishers

    * Painting murals; including my list of tips to keep it physically comfy

    * Vancouver Mural Festival

    * Working with curator and artist advisor Pennylane Shen of www.dazedandconfucius.com

    * A few hints about what Danielle has coming next!

    * And of course we talk about the Thrive Mastsermind Network where...

    • 53 min
    Capturing a Cultural Moment with Photographer Rennie Brown

    Capturing a Cultural Moment with Photographer Rennie Brown

    Today we get to hang out at the legendary Sai Woo in Vancouver and talk with photographer Rennie Brown.  I discovered Rennie’s work when his ‘Artist in Studio’ images started appearing on the instagram feeds of so many artists I know and love.  These portraits are intimate and evocative and I just had to meet him.

    Our Guest Artist: Rennie Brown www.renniebrown.com

    Our Host Artist: Carol McQuaid www.carolmcquaidart.com

    Our Bar: Sai Woo in Vancouver’s Chinatown www.saiwoo.ca

    Now let’s head to Sai Woo and listen in as Rennie and I talk about the magic of falling in love with his instamatic camera as a boy, and how his two current series are documenting a fragile moment in the evolution of both Chinatown and the Vancouver art studio scene.

    Know an artist whose story you’d love to hear and you see on my feed that I’m heading their way?  Let me know and I’ll try to make the connection You can follow my travels on Instagram @carolmcquaidart.

    In this episode you’ll hear about:



    * The Sai Woo, and the importance of preserving Chinatown Culture

    * Judy Lam Maxwell and her historic Chinatown tours at  http://chinatowngirl.ca or on Instagram @chinatownjudy

    * Rennie’s ‘Artists in Studio’ project featuring a great range of Vancouver artists in their studios

    * Chris Edmondstone‘s musician project

    * Vancouver Artist Arndt Arntzen and the photo Rennie did in his studio

    * The importance of preserving this moment in Chinatown’s history

    * Getting hooked with an instamatic camera at age 10

    * Studying photography, video production and media arts at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    * Capture Festival

    * Vancouver photographer Clive Camm’s daily photo project

    * Rennie and Clive’s environmental portraits of health care workers

    * Digital vs film photography

    * Showing at The Arts Factory Salon

    * 1000 Parker Street and the Parker Salon

    * Textile artist Katherine Soucie; in studio and in Shanghai Alley

    * The East Side Culture Crawl



    You’ll find images, stories and more on Rennie’s website at www.renniebrown.com

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    * instagram @renniebrown and facebook @renniebrownphoto



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    *  instagram, twitter and facebook @carolmcquaidart



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    And remember, if you love the episode, head to the webpage where you can bit.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

ejmillerart ,

Must hear for art lovers

I love this podcast! As an art hobbyist it’s fascinating and inspiring to listen to artists talk about their works and art practice. Carol’s interview style often makes it sound like a conversation between friends.

TA_Account ,

Artists and drinks? Yes!

If you’re new to the art world, an aspiring artist looking for inspiration or just an art admirer- this show covers it all. Great hosts and talented guests! Looking forward to the upcoming episodes! Love from @2girlsonabench

Troy199512 ,

Awesome show!

Loving the podcast so far!

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