Season 2 Episode 19: Staying the course and the importance of stretching with Twyla Exner

The Unicorn is back!

Tara and Jamie wrap up Season 2 with Pennylane Shen! Pennylane is an artist consultant who runs Dazed and Confucius and was a big hit the last time she was on the podcast. During this episode they each share things they have learned from working with so many artists including some pet peeves and how to combat common artist blocks. There are sure to be some useful tips and tricks! Visit Pennylane’s website here [https://www.dazedandconfucius.com/] and follow her on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/dazed.and.confucius/]. Follow Tara on Instagramhere [https://www.instagram.com/tara.lee.bennett/], and Jamiehere [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithstudio/]. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here [http://www.thriveartstudio.com/]! Fill in our listener survey here [https://www.thriveartstudio.com/podcastfeedback].

Season 2 Episode 20: Catsquatch Powersuits with Shyama Golden

Shyama Golden uses figuration to explore how identity is experienced, performed, and reinforced. The subjects she depicts are a combination of real and imagined people, with masks and animals often functioning as metaphors for human social dynamics. A former graphic designer she shares about how her previous work experience informs her art practice. She also talks about managing self doubt, prepping for her upcoming show and some fun projects including creating a Catsquatch Powersuit. That last one will make sense when you listen to the episode! Visit Shyama’s website here [https://shyamagolden.com/] and follow her on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/shyamagolden/] Follow Tara on Instagramhere [https://www.instagram.com/tara.lee.bennett/], and Jamiehere [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithstudio/]. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here [http://www.thriveartstudio.com/?__hstc=21858660.38d071e80a82d3e3c32d8fad0e70dba6.1568244451973.1568244451973.1568244451973.1&__hssc=21858660.6.1568244451974&__hsfp=3443799955]!

Season 2 Episode 19: Staying the course and the importance of stretching with Twyla Exner

Listen in for a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting with THRIVE Leader Twyla Exner! Twyla creates sculpture, drawings and mixed media work. She creates colourful organic forms from found post-consumer e-waste, wires and circuits from the ever-growing stockpile of obsolescent technological products that shape and define our environment. In this episode we cover a lot of things including the physical toll of art making, pricing work for studio sales and what to do when you're asking yourself "what is the point?" Also there is more talk of barnacles! Visit Twyla’s website here [https://twylaexner.com/home.html] and follow her on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/createmagazine/] Follow Tara on Instagramhere [https://www.instagram.com/tara.lee.bennett/], and Jamiehere [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithstudio/]. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here [http://www.thriveartstudio.com/]!

Season 2 Episode 18: Barnacles, Golden Eggs and Gallery Dating with Susannah Montague

Ceramic sculpture is a labour intensive process with a lot of room for things to go wrong! In this episode with ceramic sculptor Susannah Montague we talk about dealing with the ups and downs of an art career, shipping, gallery "dating" and staying true to your path and your work. Follow Susannah on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/susannah_montague/] and check out her website here [https://www.susannahmontague.com]. Follow Tara on Instagramhere [https://www.instagram.com/tara.lee.bennett/], and Jamiehere [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithstudio/]. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Memberhere [http://www.thriveartstudio.com/?__hstc=21858660.f7c1f5efa95066d3490c1acc2b830bc6.1547753410855.1559782544297.1564595490390.71&__hssc=21858660.4.1564595490390&__hsfp=1917755661]!

Season 2 Episode 17: Just Ask with Curator Lolita Cros

This episode with independent curator Lolita Cros offers great insights into how curators think and what they do! Listen in for great advice for artists looking to be noticed by curators and for tips on finding your way in the competitive art world. We also talk about the power of just going for it! Follow Lolita on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/l0l0lita/] and check out her website here [http://www.lolitacros.com/]. Follow Tara on Instagramhere [https://www.instagram.com/tara.lee.bennett/], and Jamiehere [https://www.instagram.com/jamiesmithstudio/]. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Memberhere [http://www.thriveartstudio.com/?__hstc=21858660.319da27de856432f650a680d6074587c.1565198339586.1565198339586.1565198339586.1&__hssc=21858660.12.1565198339587&__hsfp=1231236513]!