Bold Artist Podcast

Hosted by: Charla Maarschalk

The Bold Artist Podcast is a weekly conversation with real life Artists. Listen in to explore how these artists get their creative juices flowing. They share their journey towards creative freedom and discuss how art...

Episodes

Ep. 27/ Taking a Break from the Studio

Season #1 March 25, 2022

It’s Spring Break here in Canada, and this week on the Bold Artist Podcast, Charla and Marijanel are contemplating the many benefits of taking a break. Scientists tell us that resting is physically and mentally...

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Ep. 26/ Pushing Past the Limits in Art

Season #1 March 18, 2022

This week on the Bold Artist Podcast, we are fortunate to hear from Dutch artist, Heico Basten. Now living in Sweden with his family, Heico recently decided he wanted a change in his approach to painting. He could...

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Ep. 25/ Comparison. Good art vs bad art

Season #1 March 11, 2022

Comparison, it has been said, is the thief of joy. So, why are we all guilty of comparing ourselves to other artists? And here’s a question: do you ever compare yourself to artists who have fewer skills than you do...

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Ep. 24/ Seeing with your Hands

Season #1 March 04, 2022

What if you knew you were going to completely lose your eyesight? As visual artists, even the idea is horrifying and seems like the end of it all. This is exactly what happened to this week’s guest, John Bramblitt...

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Ep.23 / Social Media and the Artist

Season #1 February 25, 2022

Ep.23 / Social Media and the Artist Navigating social media for the sake of your art practice is not as simple as some make it sound. Today we're going to talk about how the founder of Bold School, artist Charla...

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Ep.22 / Art and Chronic Pain

Season #1 February 18, 2022

Ep.22 / Art and Chronic Pain Dealing with chronic pain while making art is not something we talk about a lot. Making art is as much a physical experience as it is skillful and emotional. Today we will do that with...

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Ep.21 / Art & Critique

Season #1 February 11, 2022

Ep.21 / Art & Critique Who can critique art?Can I critique art?Can I critique my own art?Do I quality to critique other people's art?What does it matter anyways? Charla Maarschalk and host Marijanel explore the...

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Ep.20 / Bold Color Landscape Artist, Full-time Painter

Season #1 February 04, 2022

Ep.20 /Bold Color Landscape Artist, Full-time Painter A career altering layoff led to a bold leap into becoming a full time painter. Noemie is full of life and brings us the wonder of possibilities as she tells her...

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Ep.19 / 3 Days in Prison

Season #1 January 28, 2022

Ep.19 / 3 Days in Prison Can art have a ripple affect? Last week we heard the story of Charla Maarschalk’s 'Kenya Girl' Portrait and its affect on thousands of artists. Today you'll hear the moment that art changed...

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Ep.18 / The Kenya Girl

Season #1 January 21, 2022

Ep.18 / Where does art begin? Can art hold story and real power for change? “What’s the story behind ‘The Kenya Girl’ Portrait?” has been a question from many Bold School students. They are referring to the reference...

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Ep. 17 / Art in a Bold Color Country

Season #1 January 14, 2022

Ep.17 / Art in a Bold Color Country Mini Suboth is from a place known for its bold color - Mumbai, India. Mini is the founder of Akshayashakti Welfare Association, an organization whose aim is to promote education ,...

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Ep.16 / A Full Time Artist in 2022

Season #1 January 07, 2022

Ep.16 / What does it take to be a full time artist in 2022? Jolene Mackie, a talented oil painter from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada shares her secrets in today's show, Episode 16. Jolene’s work expresses a...

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