After nearly 2 years and over 100 episodes of Ask an Artist Laura is leaving to concentrate on other aspects of her work: Making Art, teaching and making videos.  Ask an artist will continue with Peter and a new co-host in the new year, along with a new sound engineer - since the talents of Mr B will be required elsewhere.

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Ask an Artist - Laura's departure

in our listener questions today Peter and Laura give their view  on testing new materials, confidence and self doubt and on self publishing a book of your work

Ask an Artist Listener Questions 10

In this episode of Ask an Artist Laura and Peter are talking to Tom Knowles Jackson: Potter, Gallerist, Director of &apos;The Clay Loft&apos; an open access clay studio maker-space and business consultant. Tom excels at all of these things and this interview is full of fascinating insights 

Ask an Artist - Interview with Tom Knowles Jackson

We all try to do our best, but sometimes things go wrong.  How you deal with mistakes and problems is just as important as the work you produce.  Laura and Peter have both had their share of things to deal with: work that has not gone to plan, or deliveries that have gone astray.  Whether the issue is artistic or business you still have to deal with it and doing that well can turn a problem into a benefit

Ask an Artist Nobody's perfect

In this episode Laura and Peter give their views on a tricky copyright problem, on the value of good book keeping and a splendid idea to combine a life class with a visit to the local pub

Ask an Artist - Listener Questions 9

Many professional artists take on residencies as a way to learn new skills, develop ideas, collaborate with other artists or to create a specific outcome.  Laura and Peter have both done this and today&apos;s episode looks at their personal experiences and at some of the things you need to consider if you fancy applying for a residency somewhere - or creating your own.

Ask an Artist - Residencies and being an Artist in Residence

As a printmaker Laura has quite definite views on giclee prints, but only because they create confusion over what &apos;print&apos; means.  Peter is a painter and though he does not routinely make giclees to sell he has produced some as extra copies of portraits for clients.  Whether or not you include them in your artistic business they do create some dilemmas and some moral responsibilities for the artist.

Ask an Artist - What about Giclee Prints?

This episode is not about photography in itself, but about using photography as the source material.  Both Peter and Laura use photography and have arrived at the same point in how they do so.  For each of them photography is useful reference but not something to copy. Of course these are opinions rather than rules and need to be interpreted in the context of your own artistic practice, but P&L both make art that refers to rather than relying on their cameras.

Ask an Artist - Using Photography in your work

If you have ever thought about how you will be remembered as an artist then this episode will make interesting listening.  Peter has his eye on a gallery being established in his name while Laura wants her legacy to be about a lasting effect on the way people adopt techniques that she has promoted.  Joking aside, how is an artist remembered and should they be thinking about it while they have an influence?

Ask an Artist - Artistic Legacy

in this &apos;Listener Questions&apos; episode Laura and Peter get to grips with some tricky questions: Is it OK that an &apos;Open Submission&apos; Exhibition should say that they do not return the works submitted?  How would you react if your child said that they wanted to be an artist? Finally, how do you deal with a situation where a friend starts making and selling work that is similar you yours?If you have a Question for Laura and Peter then get in touch through www.askanartistpodcast.com or search Ask an Artist on IG or FB

Ask an Artist - Listener Questions 8

In this episode of Ask an Artist our two artists: Peter and Laura are talking to Bernard Derroitte whose gallery: Mesh, based in Chicago has Laura on it&apos;s books.  The print market in America is weighted towards &apos;Print Fairs&apos; so the current situation has meant some adaptation.  Bernard&apos;s insights into this and his belief in building relationships with both artists and collectors makes for a fascinating discussion.

Ask an Artist - Interview with Bernard Derriotte of Mesh Art Gallery, Chicago

Following on from last week&apos;s episode Laura and Peter continue their discussion about Open Studios or Art Weeks events.  Whether you are just starting on your art career or are established in your practice opening up your studio space, or joining a group of other artists in a shared space gives you the opportunity to show your work and your techniques to the public, especially the people who live around you who may have no idea about the artist who lives in their midst!  More practical advice on things you should do and things you shouldn&apos;t.For anyone listening on Friday 11th June 2021, both Laura and Peter will be opening their studios over the next 2 weeks as part of Bucks Art Weeks: www.bucksartweeks.org.uk for details of opening days and times.  Bucks Art Weeks is the open studios event for artists and makers in Buskinghamshire, just to the north west of London, England

Ask an Artist - Open Studios part two

Refreshed and back from their brief break Peter and Laura are both taking part in Bucks Art Weeks during June.  Local Art Weeks, or Open Studios events are one of the best ways to start interacting with the public.  Whilst the exact format differs depending on where you are they offer an opportunity to be part of a larger event and for you to benefit from the marketing and advice that the organisers supply.  Laura and Peter have been involved in the Buckinghamshire event for quite a few years and both of them are enthusiastic advocates for the concept.For anyone listening in early June 2021, both Laura and Peter will be opening their studios over the  2 weeks starting 12th June as part of Bucks Art Weeks: www.bucksartweeks.org.uk for details of opening days and times.  Bucks Art Weeks is the open studios event for artists and makers in Buskinghamshire, just to the north west of London, England

Ask an Artist - Open Studios part one

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks&apos; replay is all about copyright.  Depending on your understanding of it, it may be seen as an awkward barrier to doing what you want, or a way of protecting you from having your work stolen.  It truth it is the latter and Sal Shuel explains why.  First released in March 2020

Ask an Artist - Interview with Sal Shuel, Coipyright expert - a splash of colour from our archive

For a couple of months the Ask an Artist Team are taking a break from recording to concentrate on other things that need to be done: On-line teaching and book writing both have deadlines that cannot be put off!  While we are away  we have selected some episodes from our archive, if you have already listened to them in the past then maybe they deserve a second outing.  If these are new to you then we hope that you enjoy.This weeks&apos; replay is on the subject of finding you style.  Making an impression in the world of art is not easy and if your work has no individual identity then it&apos;s even harder.  Peter and Laura discuss some ways of figuring out what your style is and how to develop it. First released in January 2020

Ask an Artist - Finding Your Style - a splash of colour from our archive

Professional artists Laura Boswell and Peter Keegan discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Laura is a printmaker working in Linocut and Japanese woodblock, with work is in several public collections. She writes a monthly advice column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and runs his own art school where Laura also teaches. Both Laura and Peter treat their art as a business, always practicing what they preach!

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