The Botany Works Artist Podcast

This week Ping is joined by Kelly Anne Dalton, a picture book artist from Montana. In this interview, Kelly Anne details her childhood, growing up in Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, known as the ‘Town the Time Forgot’ and how that ultimately led her on her artistic journey, where she faced a number of challenges, but finds herself today as a successful picture book artist.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Kelly Anne tal...

This week Ping is interviewing artist Tatjana Mai-Wyss. Tatjana is a children's book illustrator whose work is inspired by her Swiss childhood, folk art, fairy tales and love of history. In this interview with Ping, the ladies discuss their creative journeys, where they find inspiration and the importance of holding on to your inner child. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tatjana talks about her artistic journey fro...

This week Ping is joined by her good friend, mentor and successful artist, Sjoukje Bierma. Sjoukje is an illustrator and portrait painter, based in Amsterdam. Her work is used by fashion and media brands and displayed in private collections around the world. She is also a guest tutor of fashion illustration and model drawing for academies of fashion and fine art. In this interview Ping and Sjoukje...

This week Ping is joined by Margo Tantau. Along with being an artist, podcast host and creative consultant, Margo also runs Tantau Studios, a 24/7 online artist community. In this interview with Ping, Margo talks about her 30 year career, the challenges she has faced along the way, her successes and shares insightful practical advice for both new and established artists.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Margo talks...

Today, Ping is joined by the multitalented Helen Stephens. Helen is a children's book writer and illustrator, co-founder of The Good Ship Illustration, podcast host and creator of the instagram phenomenon #walktosee. In her 26 years as an artist, Helen has done and seen it all. In this fascinating interview, she shares her journey as an artist as well as the lessons she has learned from her vast e...

Welcome to the first episode of the Botany Works Artist Podcast. This week Ping is joined by one of her favourite artists, Tanja Stephani. Tanja is an illustrator that specialises in children's books. In this interview with Ping, Tanja shares her journey to becoming an artist, lessons she has learned, her top tips for success and how following your heart is the true path to success.  KEY TAKEAWAYS...

Welcome to the Botany Works Podcast. A New weekly show hosted by successful artist and entrepreneur Ping He. Each week on the show Ping, and her high profile guests, will share with you their insights into the world of art from both a creative and business perspective.  Ping runs a 6 figure stationery business in a small town in Northern Amsterdam. Her experience and knowledge is invaluable for an...