Bench Talk

This weeks podcast I sit down with Los Angeles based artist Shepard Fairey. We discuss his recent large mural in Sydney, how he got his start in art and his art career. To see more of Shepard Fairey's work, go to obeygiant.com

This week I catch up with 11 year old artist Yung Lenox and his artist/copywriter dad Skip Class. We discuss the classic hip hop album covers Yung Lenox has illustrated and how Skip Class developed a copywriting career from his blog SDTW.

This week I catchup with Sydney based artist Elliott Routledge. We discuss his art career, changing your name as an artist and and the ins and outs of working as an artist. To see more of Elliott's work. Go to funskull.com or find him on instagram @funskull

This week I sit down with my wife Claire Bradshaw to discuss our recent working holiday to Bali. We talk about the intentions we set prior to leaving and what we got out of our working holiday.

This week I catch up with Bali based Ukrainian artist Kuro Neko. We discuss the many creative mediums he works in and find out about his tattoo career.

This week I catch up with a classic Melbourne graffiti icon, Hugh Dunit. We discuss his graffiti career spanning from the mid 80s to mid 90s, his approach and his technique.

This week I catch up with Adelaide based Australian artist James Dodd. We discuss his art career and his love for making painting machines.

This week I catch up with Brad Eastman. We discuss managing his art career from living in Bali, his style development and the tools he works with to create his art.

This week I talk with Julien from All Caps in Bali. We discuss what All Caps does for the local art community in Canggu, the Tropica Festival, and the many international artists who continue to visit the island.

This week I catch up with Finland based English illustrator Hannah Alice. We discuss generating clients, working from abroad and her current projects.

This week I sit down with Spanish based artist Felipe Pantone. We discuss his graffiti roots, kinetic art and some of the big projects he's worked on.

This week I catch up with American artist, film maker and artists assistant Rob Zagula. Rob is currently one of Shepard Fairey's assistants but has also assisted other well known American artists on large scale projects. We discuss his life in art, how he got his start and his up and coming movie 'Clint Eastweed and Chilly the kid'.

This week I sit down with Edward Woodley from China Heights gallery in Sydney. We discuss the history of the gallery, what they look for in an artist and nurturing art careers. To dine out more about China Heights, go to chinaheights.com

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Phibs. Phibs has had a long history with the Sydney and Melbourne graffiti, street art and fine art scenes. I chat to him about the many roles he's played throughout his art career.

This week I sit down with 3 Melbourne based artists who are making environmentally friendly art products. Mike and Oli from Lousy Ink and Roger from Dodgy Paper. They are all making their products out of discarded materials and working to make the world a better place.

This week I have a quick chat with Melbourne based graffiti artist Sage.

This week I catch up with multi disciplinary Melbourne based artist Silk Roy. We discuss his abstract paintings, working as a graphic designer and his up and coming exhibition.

This week I catch up with legendary skateboard graphic artist, Marc McKee. Marc got his start designing graphics for World Industries in the early 90s where he he didn't hold back from controversy and stepping on toes. You can see more of Marc's art at marcmckee.com

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mitch Walder. We discuss his up and coming exhibition at Bside gallery and his art career. To see more of Mitch Walders work, find him on Instagram @mitchwalder

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist, tattoo artist and graffiti writer Steve Cross. We discuss his Perth Roots, working in many different mediums and travel.

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Heesco to chat about the business of public art. Many artists are being asked to paint public murals and they don't know how to handle the business side of the work. We discuss a handful of points that may come in handy if you're doing this type of work.

This week I catch up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dilla, Danny Brown, Run The Jewels, Schoolboy Q and many more. To check out his work go to ruffmercy.com

This week I sit down with Melbourne based painter and sculptor Mic Porter. We talk about his street art roots and his love of sculpture. You can see more if Mic's work in instagram @micporterart

This week I catch up with American photo journalist and artist KC Ortiz. We discuss his Chicago roots, his art career and life as a photo journalist. To see more of KC's work find him on instagram @kc1one