Susan Nethercote Studio Insider Art Podcast

121. Investigating Dyslexia through the Lens of Visual Art with Kim Percy

In this video podcast interview I’m chatting with fellow post graduate student and soon-to-be Dr Kim Percy. Kim is a multi-media artist, designer, educator, curator and p

120. What I've been up to in my MA

It’s been several months since my last podcast so I’m delighted to be back. Today’s episode is the audio from my latest youtube video where I give a little tour of my my

119. The Ancient art of Egg Tempera Painting with Artist and Author Dr. Ursula Betka

Dr. Ursula Betka was one of my favourite lecturers and tutors during my 6 years at Melbourne University studying art history in the 1990’s.  Her area of specialisation, i

118. The First Few Months of my Masters

Welcome to season 13!  I’ve started a new season as I have recently started a new chapter of my life and career as an artist.  Three months ago, I started my Master of vi

117. Inside my Solo Exhibition at Art Gallery of Ballarat

Hi friends and welcome to episode 117.  It’s been a wild month for me as I’ve had my second solo exhibition, ‘An Ornamental Education’ running here at the art gallery of

116. I got Accepted into a Master of Visual Art

It’s been a while between episodes, so in this chat I’m filling you in on some rather big changes that have been happening in my art practice and, well, my whole life as

115. How I'm doing Historical Research to Inspire my Art

Welcome to episode 115 of the Studio insider art podcast.  Today’s episode is once again an audio extract from my latest YouTube video.  If you’d like to check out the vi

114. How to Finish Difficult Paintings

Finishing difficult paintings.  I think we all have one (or two or three) faced against a wall or at the back of a cupboard, those difficult paintings that we just can’t

113. Big Life Changes + Growing my Own Botanical Art Samples

In today’s podcast episode once again sharing with you the audio component from my latest vlog over on YouTube that was released a few days ago. It’s a bit of a mixed bag

112. How to create a compelling and cohesive body of artwork

In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to create a compelling and cohesive body of artwork.  This episode audio was taken from the second half of my latest YouTube vid

111. What I’m learning about painting on Timber Board and Linen Substrates

It’s just me on the podcast today and I’m doing something a little different. I’m undertaking my Painting as a Practice challenge this month and I thought it would be fun

110. Live Recording at the Gallery with my ‘Autumnal Dreamscapes Exhibition’

For today’s episode, Steph and I got together at the Old Butcher’s shop gallery here in Ballarat where my exhibition Autumnal Dreamscapes is currently happening. We recor

109. Historical adventures in Pigment with Steven Patterson

In today’s episode, I’m chatting again with Steven Patterson, the CEO of one of my favourite paint brands, Derivan Matisse.  Steven and I first chatted in episode 96, so

108. How exhibiting can Enrich your art practice

In today’s episode, Steph and I are chatting about how our recent decision to pursue exhibiting our artwork has enriched our art practices in a variety of ways. Since re

107. Keeping Focused on the joy of Painting with Marnie McKnight

In today’s interview, I’m chatting with Irish-born, Sydney-based artist Marnie McKnight.  I first fell in love with Marnie’s beautiful abstract expressionist artwork over

106. Changing Course and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

In today’s episode, Steph and I are chatting through our processes with overcoming limiting beliefs we’ve held in the past and exploring opportunities that we once though

105. Abstract Painting and Dopamine Design with Maggi McDonald

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Sydney-based artist and surface designer Maggi McDonald. Known for her bold use of color and signature palette knife style, Maggi ha

104. Navigating Collaborations

Well, it feels like forever since I’ve released an episode! After being well whacked with influenza, I really needed some time off to recover, so thanks for your patience

103. Building a multifaceted art business with Anna Price

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with fellow Aussie artist Anna Price. Anna is a Sydney-based artist who began painting full-time in 2019 after craving time away from her

102. Teaching what you know

In today’s episode, Steph and I are talking about teaching what you know as an artist.  Steph talks about her experience teaching in-person workshops and delivering teach