Episode 12 - Interview with the artists Laurie McKern and Petra Pinn from Gallery cats

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Thanks for listening to this episode sorry about the sound quality being a little up and down unfortunately due to Covid-19 we are still interviewing over the internet so its patchy. Also did not edit out some bits as they turned out to be a fun part of the interview - I hope you think so to.

Episode 12 was a fab and fun discussion with artists Laurie McKern the awesome painter of people in a realistic style, Laurie has a unique stye and captures an alluring beauty within her paintings and Petra Pinn who describes herself as a bit of everything artist as she loves to paint everything and does not want to pin herself down to one style. She is mega fan of colour and this is what interests her most so she  equally enjoys painting the figure to the landscape or still life, she is currently painting beautiful vases of flowers which she has filmed time-lapse which you can view on her instagram account . Thanks again for talking to us about artist residencies and teaching and how you both go about your artist practise. It was fab to hear about how you both meet and your transition from designers to full time artists.

Laurie McKern can be found on instagram at http://instagram.com/lauriemckern or on her website https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=laurie+mckern&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

She is currently exhibiting and selling well at Art Gallery on Palm Beach http://instagram.com/artgalleryonpalmbeach

Petra Pinn can be found on instagram at http://instagram.com/petrapinn or on her website http://www.petrapinn.net/gallery

Laurie and Petra have closed the original space of Gallery Cats at Brookvale after 10 successful years - but they are still teaching you can find out what and where through their instagram accounts.

Laurie tells us about a list of residency opportunities https://resartis.org

Laurie and Petra went on an artist residency last year to the Olive Stack Residency in Ireland in the town of Listowel http://olivestack.com/artists-residency/

We mention the fabulous artist and mentor of mine Debbie Mackinnon who we interviewed in episode 4 so if you have not go have a listen. Or check out more about Debbie from her instagram http://instagram.com/debbiemackinnon

Laurie and Petra had many exhibitions to raise money for Oxfam with an idea called Art for Goats. You can check out Oxfam on this link https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=oxfam+goats&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Watch this space for the Art for Dogs idea that Laurie would like to get going - and get in touch if you interested in jumping on board.

Whats your favourite art tool?
Laurie's special tool is a Filbert paint brush - it has rounded sides. Laurie also loves a wax medium that she adds to her oils when she is painting.   Petra's favourite is a stumpy brush and older brush that has done some time.

Any artist alive or dead who would you like to meet?
The artist Laurie would love to meet and go into their studio is Vali Myers
https://www.valimyerstrust.com/about-vali-myers/
The artist Petra would love to meet is Degas