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BrushStrokes of Being

Karin Merx Fine Art
Art
Creativity
Spirituality
Artemisia Gentileschi
Old Masters
Mastery
Observation
World Building
Sacerdos Series
Art Education
Berthe Morisot
The Gaze Reclaimed
Character Development
Music
Leonardo Da Vinci
Camille Claudel
Impressionism
Women In Art
Rembrandt Van Rijn
Literature

Brushstrokes of Being Podcast with conversations about art to inspire, encourage and teach brushstrokesofbeing.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

I have been thinking a great deal about something deceptively simple:

What does it actually mean to see, to read, to listen, to know?

That thinking became Episode 121 of Brushstrokes of Being.

I begin with books.

Not simply the information they c... more

What happens when we stop simply recognising what we see?

Every morning, I sit in my garden with my coffee and watch the bees, birds, flowers, shadows and wind. At first, I see a garden. But when I remain there long enough, something changes. I begi... more

What happens when we remove art and music from education, or expect artists to produce before they have had time to develop?

In this episode of Brushstrokes of Being, I explore why artistic education is about far more than creating future painters a... more

If Diego Velázquez applied to a gallery today, it’s not certain he would be accepted.

Not because of a lack of skill, but because of what is now required of artists before the work is even seen.

Today, artists are often evaluated through questions ... more

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Recent Guests

Karen van Hoey Smith
Mentor, art director, educator, and curator
Episode: Art as Portal or Mirror?
Elizabeth Markevitch
Founder of IkonoTV and specialist in Impressionist and Modern Masterpieces
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Adebanji Alade
A well-known artist in the UK, president of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, trained at Yabba College of Technology and Heatherly School of Fine Arts
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Episode: Adebanji Alade
Elizabeth Amisu
Author of the Sacerdos series and an advocate for imaginative world-building in literature.
Episode: The Art of World Building
Agnes Gomori
Artist and spiritual seeker
Episode: A Conversation With Agnes Gomori
Louise Fowler
An oil painter and musician from Cornwall.
Louise Fowler Art
Episode: A Conversation With Louise Fowler

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Kajden Meriks
Host emphasizing mastery, practice, and the philosophy of art and music.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Inspired

    Listening is like a meditation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladyfloribunda
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great content

    Karin really draws in the listener and her podcast truly has great content for creatives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreativeSheryl
    United States3 years ago

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Shows strong command of historical context and practical insight.
High-quality guests provide diverse perspectives on art.
Engaging, thoughtful take on art mastery and practice.
Thoughtful critique of art markets and branding is valuable for creatives.

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Adebanji Alade
Q: Do you believe that everyone who starts with some kind of type of putting a pen to paper or a brush to paper needs to learn how to sketch and see?
For representational art, yes. Sketching is essential for clearly and accurately communicating ideas.

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Visually focused discussions about artistic practice, perception, and mastery drive practical insight for creatives. Episodes balance theory with actionable concepts—from disciplined looking and observation to the role of branding, market forces, and education in art. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on deep seeing as a pathway to expressive skill, plus occasional explorations of how societal systems shape artistic development and access. The show often weaves historical reference with contemporary practice, and frequently invites guests or hosts to share personal journeys toward mastery and meaningful creation. This combination makes it helpful for artists, educators, and brands seeking thoughtful, craft-forward discussions in the visua... more

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