Bench Talk

Bench Talk Bench Talk is the podcast that delves into the minds of artists to find out their creative process, how they found fame and live off their art.

17/07/2026

explains how he marks up his massive ground murals in the latest episode of Bench Talk podcast.

Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Hosted by
Brought to you by

Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTubeThis new episode talks with who paints murals on the ground the si...
09/07/2026

Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube

This new episode talks with who paints murals on the ground the size of city blocks!

While at Kitt talks with Tom about:
⚡️ Why he uses blind drawing to kill perfectionism.
⚡️ Why he built his art school folio out of Microsoft Paint drawings, made secretly at a call centre desk.
⚡️ Why tattooing nearly broke him, then changed his art for good.
⚡️ And why he’s had enough of being “a slave to the algorithm.”

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to perform for the internet instead of just making the work, you need to hear this one.

Episode live now. Click the link in the bio.

Brought to you by

👉🏼 And Going Pro Self Led doors are opening soon. Join the waitlist, link in bio 🔥

🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTubek

Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts watch on YouTube“Everyone has a favourite. Young, old, people who sleep on the street...
24/06/2026

Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts watch on YouTube

“Everyone has a favourite. Young, old, people who sleep on the street, people who own the buildings ~ everyone has a part of it.”
— David Collins

In this live panel discussion from the as part of the 10-year celebration, I sit down with the founder David Collins and a lineup of artists .art and Ris Pikala. hears different perspectives from established muralists to first-timers.

This conversation will inspire you.

We hear from David about the bold moment he pitched a local-run festival to the government, George about being part of four Darwin festivals, Caleb about growing up with the festival since high school and Ris about painting her first public mural.

The real story here: art isn’t just about the finished piece. It’s about the dreams it gives people. It’s about inspiration. It’s about a whole city saying “yes, this matters.”

Darwin proved it!

🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube

🎙️ Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode of Bench Talk live from , sits down with , a ...
19/06/2026

🎙️ Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of Bench Talk live from , sits down with , a muralist painting globally from Darwin to Europe and everywhere in between.

This conversation is packed with gold.

George talks about the nine-story murals in Darwin that she painted two years apart (and how she made them work together while letting her style evolve), the meticulous design process in Photoshop, spending
seven days on mockups and three days painting, the beauty of European walls, the difference between Australian and European mural markets, her intentional use of colour and gradient work, and the hard truth about respecting artists as creatives — not technicians!

Plus: her plans for applying to a Masters in Fine Art at Basel, touring the UK and continuing to paint globally.

This is what it really looks like to build an art career on your own terms.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube

Brought to you by

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. In this engaging interview, by artist Jacob Morley shares his jo...
09/06/2026

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

In this engaging interview, by artist Jacob Morley shares his journey from tattooing to painting, his creative process, and how moving to the Mornington Peninsula has influenced his art and lifestyle. Discover insights on building a sustainable art career, the importance of space organization, and the joy of experimenting with different mediums.

In this episode we explore:
⚡ Transitioning from tattooing into painting and mixed-media art.
⚡ Mornington Peninsula move reshaped lifestyle and artistic direction.
⚡ Building modular studio spaces to support creative flexibility.
⚡ Balancing commercial work with personal artistic practice.
⚡ Folk art and street signage inspire visual language.
⚡ Experimenting across painting, woodworking, and assemblage techniques.
⚡ Navigating art sales, online presence, and creative authenticity.
⚡ Future projects focused on growth, collaboration, and experimentation.

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. In this engaging interview, by artist Jacob Morley shares his jo...
27/05/2026

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

In this engaging interview, by artist Jacob Morley shares his journey from tattooing to painting, his creative process, and how moving to the Mornington Peninsula has influenced his art and lifestyle. Discover insights on building a sustainable art career, the importance of space organization, and the joy of experimenting with different mediums.

In this episode we explore:
⚡ Transitioning from tattooing into painting and mixed-media art.
⚡ Mornington Peninsula move reshaped lifestyle and artistic direction.
⚡ Building modular studio spaces to support creative flexibility.
⚡ Balancing commercial work with personal artistic practice.
⚡ Folk art and street signage inspire visual language.
⚡ Experimenting across painting, woodworking, and assemblage techniques.
⚡ Navigating art sales, online presence, and creative authenticity.
⚡ Future projects focused on growth, collaboration, and experimentation.


——

🔗 WANT TO GO DEEPER?

👉 Get our free Visibility Guide to learn how artists are getting seen by gallerists and collectors right now! https://www.artcareeracademy.com/visibility-guide

👉 Want to learn how Tom and our art students make a great income from their art? Get a copy of our free cheatsheet here;
https://www.artcareeracademy.com/creative-cashflow-guide

Available now on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. “I don’t feel like I’ve mastered it. And that’s the part that’s in...
27/05/2026

Available now on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

“I don’t feel like I’ve mastered it. And that’s the part that’s interesting to me.”

Ten years ago, I hit record for the very first time on a rooftop in Melbourne — dictaphone plugged into an iPad, no idea what I was doing, with Japanese artist Hiroyasu Tsuri sitting across from me.

This week, to mark 10 years of BenchTalk, Hiroyasu is back!

And the conversation was one of the most quietly powerful ones we’ve had...

Hiroyasu has spent the last decade painting walls across the world ~ Malaysia, Morocco, Hong Kong, Japan ~ living in rural Italy, and building a career that looks nothing like the conventional path. No gallery gatekeepers. No waiting for permission. Just showing up, staying curious, and letting the accidents become part of the work.

I’m so happy to be celebrating 10 years of Bench Talk Podcast. A huge thank you to everyone who has tuned in over the ye...
14/05/2026

I’m so happy to be celebrating 10 years of Bench Talk Podcast. A huge thank you to everyone who has tuned in over the years, and to all the amazing guests who have shared their wisdom, stories and lived experience across more than 220 episodes.

Tune in for fortnightly episodes, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and now streaming on YouTube via the channel.

Here’s to many more years of great conversations, stories and videos to come.

Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this week’s episode of Bench Talk, sits down with LA-based arti...
15/04/2026

Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this week’s episode of Bench Talk, sits down with LA-based artist for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about transitioning from graffiti to full-time studio practice.

Kristopher talks about developing his art practise and creating separation from his graffiti past, experimenting with cel vinyl and gouache to achieve ultra-flat surfaces, scavenging LA for visual material. He’s represented by Charlie James Gallery, has work in museum permanent collections across the US, and is living proof that you can build a sustainable, fulfilling studio practice without compromising who you are.

If you’re an artist who:
⚡️Wants to transition from street art to studio work but doesn’t know how
⚡️Worries about losing your identity when you shift mediums
⚡️Is curious about unconventional material processes and experimentation
⚡️Wants to keep your work accessible without undervaluing it
⚡️Dreams of making art full-time but doesn’t know if it’s possible

🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube

Address

Melbourne, VIC

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bench Talk posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category