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
174 episodes
Episode 169: Spending Time in Nature with Chris Austin
This week on Off the Easel Podcast, Catherine and Skye sit down with the incredible Chris Austin, joining from his home studio in Canada. Known for his mesmerizing gouache paintings o...
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Episode 170
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53:32
Episode 168: Artists Dirty Little Secrets
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a juicy deep dive into the "dirty little secrets" of the art world. From projectors to apprentices, limited editions, and more, they pull back the curtain on the tricks of the trade—...
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Episode 168
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28:37
Episode 167: Brutalist Architecture with Jessica Hess
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an engaging interview with the talented Jessica Hess from Oakland, California. Known for her hyperrealistic paintings of dilapidated buildi...
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Episode 167
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49:09
Episode 166: Selecting the Right Gallery for You
In this episode of Off the Easel, Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa dive into the important (and sometimes tricky) process of selecting the right gallery for your art. We’ll discuss what to look for in a gallery, how...
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Episode 166
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40:22
Episode 165: Tattoo Anxiety with Jackee Sandelands-Strom
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for an inspiring episode with the talented Jackee Sandelands-Strom. From Church Hill, Virginia. Jackee, a self-taught artist, creates ...
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Episode 165
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56:08
Episode 164: What’s Trending in the Art World for 2025
Join Catherine Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa for a lively discussion about the latest art trends shaping 2025. From emerging styles to why trends matter, the ladies explore what to watch for this year and share insights that might surprise you...
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Episode 164
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36:47
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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1:02:44
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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25:15
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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33:00
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