The SketchPad Pod

This week on the podcast we discuss the Talent Vs Skill - Is one better than the other? And do you have to have talent to be good at art, or can it be a skill? This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast podcast we discuss the challenges of trying to live sustainably as a student whilst up-cycling trousers and making some lino prints. Mentioned this week: BBC 4 News at 6, Guardian Focus Podcast,  Coffee Break French,  Ethical Sportswear UK: https://www.curiouslyconscious.com/2018/07/best-ethical-activewear-brands-uk.html/ This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we discuss what exactly do artists do all day, can it really be a professional career?  Mentioned this week: The Night Circus By Erin Morgenstern BBC - What Do Artists Do All Day?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZBkxqNJC9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ8UAlLQv6A This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast it's all about Futurism, we discuss what this art movement is, who started it and what type of art they made. Notice: There may be a gap in uploads after this week - please follow us on instagram to keep updated on all news and updates! This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we continue with our art movement talks, breaking down what cubism is and who were the artists that made it happen. Mentioned this week: This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we discuss whether the act of reading is dying in our generation, and some of our books top picks. Mentioned this week:  The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern,  The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett,  Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey,  The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge,  I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith,  Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we discuss the art market, why art is so expensive, and whether art is really worth all that money. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we make some favourite food themed crafts whilst counting down of 5 top picks on our armchair bucketlists. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we're looking at Fauvism, in this new history of art segment of the podcast we'll try and explain what fauvism is and tell you a little bit about some of the artists' who worked in the style. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we discuss our top 3 Inspirational people and why.  Mentioned this week: Iris Apfel - https://www.amazon.com/Iris-Apfel/dp/B014F4LLZY   Claire Wineland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_Fr3VAsYM   Francis Bacon, William Wilberforce, Helen Keller, Soujourner Truth   Book referenced: That's What She Said by Klimothy Joy.  This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A  Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we do a Q&A using a cousin tag so that hopefully you can get to know us a little better. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we discuss free or cheap activities to soon summer break with the usual smattering of tangential stories. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we're coming at you with our top pop culture reccomendations, including youtube, music tv shows and more. All whilst working on acrylic paintings. This podcast is also available in video format - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: http://www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson  Mentioned this week: Youtube: Safiya Nygaard - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbAwSkqJ1W_Eg7wr3cp5BUA The Art Assignment - https://www.youtube.com/user/theartassignment Yes Theory - https://www.youtube.com/user/PracProcrastination Thoraya Maronesy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2cu49-22CyFyBbq2YFPGw Sophia and Cinzia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GWUjyrgun5hE-EGI0MBKA Best Dressed - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQhwPVwcP-DnbUZtIMrupw Beauty Within - https://www.youtube.com/user/NTDHealthandBeauty Mango Street - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bp5_6h-ZxkBz6S_33ZUVg Podcasts: This American Life - https://www.thisamericanlife.org/ David Tennant does a podcast with - https://play.acast.com/s/davidtennant Ear Hustle - https://www.earhustlesq.com/ Serial - https://serialpodcast.org/ Music: Frank Turner Odette Ella Fitzgerald Khalid Conan Gray Troye Sivan Books: Cider with Rosie by Laurie Lee The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out a Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson  TV Shows: Friends The Crown  Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Gilmore Girls

 This week on the podcast we finally talk about on of our favourite pass times: charity shopping! Meanwhile Honor goes a bit Bob Ross and Elaoisee starts a lino cut print. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A  Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast we discuss how we document travel through creative mediums, whilst working on watercolour paintings and laughing lots. This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A  Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

This week on the podcast both of us work on current embroidery projects whilst counting down our lists of 5 top things to do before 25. Mentioned this week: Yes Theory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSu6gRp7UBA This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A  Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

this week on the podcast we discuss our recent experience with giving up social media plus how our generations relationship with technology and social media has developed over time. All this while painting jeans and sketching. Honors Inspo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ICIXvreyw Music Written and owned by: Tim Benson Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/

In this weeks episode  we (Honor and Elaoise) introduce ourselves and the podcast, make an oil painting/ a watercolour and ink painting, and answer questions in the hope that you listeners can get to know us a little better.  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/

Hey Everyone! I'm really excited to bring you this bonus episode where I interview my mum! We chat about self love, self care, family upbringing, Irish culture and more. We are really looking forward to getting back to our full episodes for season 3 and thank you for bearing with us :)))  Mentioned This Week: MUMS INSTAGRAM @ARHetheringtonbooks  Matilda - Roald Dahl  The Brain Film Love Story - Taylor Swift The Complete Book of The Flower Fairies - Cicely Mary Barker Mallory Towers and St Claires - Enid Blyton  This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at: Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson

 This week on the podcast Honor and Elaoise chat about their best and worse camping experiences and give some top tips. Mentioned this week: This podcast is also available in video format: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp0CpLRHIugM2YURMR4dB_A Find Us at:  Instagram: @thesketchpadpod Website: www.ebensonart.co.uk/sketchpad-pod/ Music written and owned by: Tim Benson