In this episode, I explored the most commonly used and probably least thought about art material, the pencil. Have you ever wondered why we call the core of a pencil lead even though it is graphite? Have you ever wondered how they get that graphite rod into the middle of a pencil, or what those letters and numbers on the pencil mean? I talked to Becky Trudeau from Dixon Ticonderoga to learn all about it.Connect with me:<a href="https://www.artsmartpodcast.com">Website</a> |<a href="http://twitter.com/whoartedpodcast"> Twitter</a> |<a href="http://instagram.com/whoartedpodcast"> Instagram</a> |<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whoartedpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc"> Tiktok</a>Support the show:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/who-arted">Merch from TeePublic</a> |<a href="https://ko-fi.com/whoarted"> Make a Donation</a>As always you can find images of the work being discussed at<a href="http://www.whoartedpodcast.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.artsmartpodcast.com">www.ArtSmartPodcast.com </a>and of course, please leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. You might hear it read out on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Art is for everyone, but sometimes, the way we talk about art doesn't make sense to anyone. Art Smart breaks through the confusing artspeak to help everyone understand and enjoy art a little bit more. Every episode is short and to the point giving you a quick overview of the topic in just a few minutes. 
In Season 1, Art Smart focused on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. The elements of art are the building blocks of art and the principles of design focus on how artists arrange those building blocks. Understanding the Elements and Principles can help you become a better creator whether you aspire to be the next Leonardo da Vinci, or you just want your family photos to look good on social media. 
For Season 2, Art Smart is focusing on different eras and movements in art. What is the difference between modern and post-modern? How were the Post-Impressionists and Impressionists similar and different? Learn all about these and other movements in season 2. Each episode will cover a movement or era in broad strokes, then give you five specific artists/works to look at for a better understanding.