The Kerry Spence Art Podcast

20. My Thoughts on the 2020 Archibald Prize Winner

The judging of the Archibald Prize 2020 this week has stirred controversy yet again and art lovers are having lively discussions about it  - nothing unusual for the Archibald!

19. How Long Does it Take to be a Good Artist?

It's a very common question, although a difficult one to dissect - how long does it take to become a good artist?  In this episode, I tackle this question by asking YOU some questions in return. It may help you think about the outcomes you want from your art. I hope this episode gives some food for thought!

18. Ancient Drawing

Our earliest record of drawing and etching is on cave walls worldwide telling our history. Australia has some of the richest from our indigenous people dating back up to 46,000 years - so why was one culturally rich example allowed to be destroyed in May 2020 by the Western Australian government?

17. Facts aren't Feelings

This episode looks at how your judgement of your work as an artist can be coloured by your emotions in that moment - and it’s not the best thing for your work.

16. Why Develop Drawing Skills?

In the previous episode of the Importance of the Creative Arts in Education with guest, Ngaire Harman, we uncovered some great little gems that I felt we could expand on in this episode. Why develop drawing skills? What are the obvious (and not so obvious) benefits? Listen in as I unpack some thoughts after last week's episode.