The Art of Making Art

The Art of Making Art: Sarah McDonald's Journey from Urban Landscapes to Conceptual Tree Portraits In this episode of the 'Art of Making Art' podcast, visual artist Christina Lowry chats with Sarah McDonald, a celebrated painter from Adelaide. They delve into Sarah's extensive 30-year career, exploring her transition from urban landscapes to her acclaimed close-up tree portraits. Sarah shares her...

Exploring the Multidisciplinary Art of Jen Vader In this episode of the Art of Making Art Podcast, host Christina Lowry, a visual artist based in Logan, Brisbane, interviews Jen Valender, a multidisciplinary artist who delves into the relationships between art and the natural world through various mediums. Jen discusses her formative art education, including her transition from sculpture to moving...

The Art of Nostalgia: Sarah McGrath's Realistic Oil Painting Journey In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina Lowry interviews Sarah McGrath, a realistic oil painter. Sarah shares her artistic journey, from her background in graphic design to becoming a full-time artist during COVID. The discussion covers her passion for vintage items, the challenges of painting flowers and...

Exploring the Essentials of Visual Journaling In this episode of The Art of Making Art Podcast, visual artist Christina Lowy delves into the concept and practice of visual journaling. Christina shares her insights on how visual journals differ from traditional sketchbooks, emphasizing their role in conceptual development and personal reflection. She narrates her journey with visual journaling, out...

Exploring Artistic Practices with Bree DeMattina In this episode of The Art of Making Art Podcast, host Christina Lowry, a visual artist based in Logan Brisbane, shares her weekly experiences and insights. She is joined by Bree DeMattina, an arts consultant, writer, and researcher, who recently completed her PhD focusing on the emergence of textile and fiber art in Australia from the mid-1960s to...

Exploring the Creative Process with Clare Purser In this episode of The Art of Making Art Podcast, visual artist Christina Lowry interviews Clare Purser, a Brisbane Bayside painter known for her environmental themes and plein air painting techniques. Claire shares her journey as an artist, emphasizing the importance of nature, research, and community in her work. They discuss her process of develo...

10 Ways Artists Can Make Money and Succeed in the Art World In this episode of The Art of Making Art Podcast, visual artist Christina Lowry explores various strategies for artists to generate income and thrive in their careers. Drawing from her personal experiences, Christina discusses the financial realities faced by artists and presents ten methods she has used to support her art practice, inclu...

The Art of Making Art: Professional Practices and Twin Insights In this episode of 'The Art of Making Art Podcast', host Christina Lowry, a visual artist based in Logan Brisbane, introduces the show, detailing its purpose to explore artist studios, practices, and community. Joined by her identical twin sister Fiona Scott, they discuss the significance of professional presentation for artists, high...

Exploring Interdisciplinary Art with Ally McKay In this episode of The Art of Making Art Podcast, host Christina Lowry sits down with Ally McKay, an interdisciplinary artist from Brisbane. Ally shares her unique art journey, revealing her experiences with different mediums such as paper weaving, sculptural work, and video experimentation. The conversation delves into her academic background, perso...

Exploring Artistic Journeys: In Conversation with Emily Parker In this episode of the 'Art of Making Art' podcast, hosted by Christina Lowry, visual artist and gallery owner Emily Parker discusses her art practice and career. From her beginnings with bubble wrap to her current work in printmaking, Parker shares insights into her process and influences. The conversation includes her educational bac...

Exploring the Artistic Journey of Deb Mostert with Christina Lowry In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina Lowry delves into the creative journey of visual artist Deb Mostert. They discuss Deb's diverse artistic practices including drawing, painting, and sculpture with a strong focus on observational and representational art. Deb shares her fascination with natural history...

In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina interviews Western Australian artist Samantha Denison. Known for her realistic still life paintings, Samantha shares insights from her inspiring career. She discusses the evolution of her practice, from her background as a high school art teacher to her recent exploration of ceramics. Samantha also discusses the importance of communi...

In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, I sit down with Joyce Lubotzky, an artist whose practice has evolved from ceramics and photography to painting and conceptual art. Now based in Clovelly, Australia, Joyce delves into her journey from South Africa to her current work, which focuses on environmental issues and the societal impact of plastic waste. Joyce discusses her thoughtful appro...

The Art of Making Art with Philippa Taylor: A Journey in Ceramics and Textiles In this episode of 'The Art of Making Art' podcast, the host interviews Philippa Taylor, a versatile Melbourne-based artist who excels in both ceramics and textiles. Philippa discusses her lifelong passion for pottery, which started in year seven, and how her practices in ceramics and textiles often intersect. She talks...

Navigating the Dual Worlds of Art and Commercial Photography with Jade Ferguson In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina sits down with Jade Ferguson, an accomplished artist and commercial photographer. Jade shares her winding journey from a career in media to establishing her own business, Visual Poets Society. She discusses her return to university to pursue a Bachelor of...

Artistic Journeys and Business Insights with Amanda van Gils In this episode, Christina welcomes Amanda van Gils who is a professional artist and business coach for artists. Amanda discusses her painting practice, the importance of landscapes in her work, and her journey into art which started unexpectedly at the age of 15. They delve into how artists bring their personal experiences and connectio...

Exploring Art, Lithography, and Career Highs with Nicola Hooper In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, Nicola Hooper dives into her rich career and artistic practices. Discussing her work, which primarily explores the relationship between humans and animals focusing on zoonotic diseases, Nicola talks about her use of lithography, drawing, and multimedia in art. She also reveals her jour...

In this episode of the Art of Making Art podcast, host Christina welcomes renowned multidisciplinary artist Tiel Sievel Keevers. They discuss Tiel's expansive career from printmaking, graphic design, and illustration, to embracing various forms of media such as digital art, wood, and photography. Tiel shares her personal journey from being an 'arty kid', her university years, evolving career, and...

Anna Krispel is a textile, ceramic and jewellery artist who creates objects that question the ethics of our throw away society. Join me as we discuss Anna's path to becoming an artist and her wisdom as a teacher and a maker.

Sometimes you meet someone and you just click straight away. Then, life throws all these funny coincidences your way and you become convinced that there are some people you are just supposed to meet. Sam Suttie is one of those people for me. The South African born painter lives surrounded by nature on Mount Tamborine, and has recently completed 30 days of portraits, which we discuss in this episod...

In episode three I chat with object maker Jude Muduioa about finding opportunities as an artist, the joys of a group wood firing and making forays into new materials.

In episode two I speak with Noosa based abstract artist Rosie Lloyd-Giblett. Join me to listen to this delightful artist discuss her art practice, her career highlights, the reality of returning to university to study Masters, and her advice for other artists.

Let me introduce myself...

The Art of Making Art podcast is hosted by artist Christina Lowry, who talks with other artists about their practices and conceptual development. Join me for the first episode where I chat with nature artist Ronelle Reid.

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