Off the Easel
Calling all Creatives! Let’s go off the easel and talk about the ins and outs of the art world and how to survive life as a working artist.
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore as they interview modern masters of today’s art scene, delve into everyday events in an artist's working life, and experience an occasional art history dialogue.
“Art is the stored honey of the human soul.” -Theodore Dreiser
Come join us in our creative hive.
Episodes
168 episodes
Episode 163: Star Wars and Family Guy with Joe Vaux
This week, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa chat with the talented Joe Vaux, an animator for Family Guy and a fine artist based in Southern California. Joe shares his journey a...
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Episode 163
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Episode 162: Art Challenges: Fuel for Creativity or a Test of Endurance?
This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa explore the world of art challenges! What exactly are art challenges, and how can they spark creativity—or push your limits? Discover the pros and...
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Episode 162
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22:39
Episode 161: The Show Must Go On with Emily and Paul Eccles of Nanny Goat Gallery
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an inspiring conversation with Paul and Emily Eccles, the dynamic duo behind the Nanny Goat Gallery in Petaluma, California. Specializing in surreal a...
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Episode 161
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1:04:55
Episode 160: How To Deal With Artist Burnout
This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore delve into the challenging topic of artist burnout. What is artist burnout? What causes it, and how can you tell if you're experiencing it?In this epis...
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Episode 160
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Episode 159: Interactive Portals with Martin Wittfooth
This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore sit down with the extraordinary Martin Wittfooth. Known for his breathtaking large-scale oil paintings that exp...
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Episode 159
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1:05:59
Episode 158: Website Help for Artists
This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa dive into the world of artist websites. Are websites still essential for artists? What are the pros and cons of having one? How can you make your site stand o...
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Episode 158
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26:46
How to Help Artists in Los Angeles Wildfires
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have devastated communities, including many artists who have lost their homes, studios, and livelihoods. These creators need our support now more than ever.Here’s how you can help:Donate...
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Episode 157: Summer of '65 with Bennett Slater
Kick off 2025 with the first Artist Interview of the year on Off the Easel Podcast! Hosts Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa welcome the talented Bennett Slater, who joins us from Cana...
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Episode 157
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38:55
Episode 156: Photo Reference Help for Artists
This week on Off the Easel, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore explore the essential topic of photo references for artists. Whether you use references daily or occasionally, this episode offers valuable insights into their fascin...
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Episode 156
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29:46
Episode 155: The Magic of a Paintbrush with Animalitoland
This week on Off the Easel, join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an enchanting interview with the exceptionally talented Grace, also known as
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Episode 155
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50:34
Episode 154: End of Year Roundup
Join Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore for a compelling wrap-up of Off the Easel's third year! In this special episode, they dive into intriguing statistics from past episodes and artist interviews, reflecting on the...
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Episode 154
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29:56
Episode 153: Making Marks Every Day with Kevin Sloan
Join hosts Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an engaging and insightful conversation with the exceptionally talented Kevin Sloan. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Kevin works in the...
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Episode 153
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1:02:18
Episode 152: Clay Sculpting Success with Bob Doucette
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa as we dive into the tactile world of clay with our expert guest host Bob Doucette. We explore different types of clay, techniques, tools, and creat...
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Episode 152
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47:27
Episode 151: From Spray Paint to Garbage with Keight Maclean
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an engaging conversation with the incredibly prolific Keight Maclean, hailing from Toronto, Canada. Keight creates stunning acrylic paintings...
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Episode 151
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48:05
Episode 150: Negotiating Skills for Artists
In this episode Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the essential topic of negotiating skills for artists. From pricing artwork to navigating contracts with galleries and clients, effective neg...
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Episode 150
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Episode:149: Live Life To The Fullest With Brady Willmott
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an enthralling conversation with the captivating Brady Willmott. A former competitive snowboarder and tattoo artist, Brady now creates su...
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Episode 149
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39:50
Episode 148: How to Manage Customer Relationships for Artists
In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa explore the art of managing customer relationships as a professional artist. From setting clear expectations to handling feedback and maintaining long-term connections, we di...
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Episode 148
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22:30
Episode 147: Choose To Be An Artist with Natalie Featherston
This week, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a delightful conversation with the masterful Natalie Featherston. Natalie shares her journey from professional musician to celebr...
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Episode 147
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50:14
Episode 146: Art Business Ethics
This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore dive into the topic of Art Business Ethics. What does it mean to have ethics in art? In this episode, they explore the challenges of fair pricing, transpar...
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Episode 146
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21:11
Episode 145: Curating Is Like Christmas With Aunia Kahn
This week, Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore have a lively and inspiring conversation with the dynamic Aunia Kahn! Hailing from Boise, Idaho, Aunia recently launched
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Episode 145
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57:30
Episode 144: The Balancing Act of Commercial Viability and Artistic Vision
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a fascinating episode about balancing commercial viability and artistic vision. Can you have your cake and eat it too? In today's day and age in which artists can access an au...
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Episode 144
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23:30
Episode 143: Be Open to the Unexpected with Jean Labourdette
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an inspiring interview with the talented Jean Labourdette on this episode of Off the Easel Podcast. Originally from France and now based in Canada, Jean is a self-taught artist who b...
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Episode 143
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43:28
Episode 142: Legal Landscapes in the Art Business
In this insightful episode of Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa delve into the complex world of legal issues that artists face in the art business. From copyright and intellectual property to contracts,...
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Episode 142
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29:23
Episode 141: Straight to the Moon with Shannon Taylor
All the way from Oakland, California, Shannon Taylor joins the ladies of Off the Easel! Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a wonderful time interviewing one of the hardest-working artists around. Shannon is the Director o...
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Episode 141
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56:00
Episode 140: Mastering Focus: How Artists Can Stay On Track
In this episode, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa dive into the importance of focus in the creative process. We'll discuss practical tips and techniques to help artists stay engaged with their work, minimize distractions, and boost prod...
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Episode 140
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33:12