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Welcome to the Drawing Board #10!

What a week! The Open Sketchbook Podcast launched last Friday with our first three episodes, and thanks to you all, the launch was a success! Starting a new endeavor, especially such a public one, is nerve-wracking, but thanks to our supportive community, I'm already back at it and sharing a brand new episode with you all: Episode 4 with guest Leah Gardner! Leah's work champions the beauty of everyday objects - check out the sketch starter prompt below for more on that!

The Open Sketchbook Podcast:

Episode #4 of the Open Sketchbook Podcast released today!
In this episode, I sit down with painter Leah Gardner, whose luminous still-life paintings capture the magic of light & form, and focus on composition. Leah shares how she pivoted from a career in marketing to becoming a full-time artist, the role that daily painting played in developing her skills, and how she navigates running an art business as a full time artist.

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We also discuss the challenges of selling art online, the joys and struggles of social media, and why composition plays a bigger role in her work than the objects themselves. Plus, Leah shares insights into her process, from photographing references to making prints and engaging with her audience.

​Watch Leah's episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app - just search for The Open Sketchbook Podcast!

Community Member Exhibition:

Congrats to J. E. Ma for her exhibition South Amboy & Beyond, at the South Amboy Arts Gallery! The paintings look fantastic, and I can't wait to travel out to South Amboy to see them in person!

Weekly Sketch Starter:
​Draw or paint an everyday object as if it’s the most important thing in the world. Focus on light, shadow, and composition to make it feel special.

Thanks for the kind words and responses to the Podcast - new projects like this are only possible through community, and I'm honored to have you be a part of ours! More soon!

Happy drawing,
Evan​​

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