In this episode Peter and Tom talk to Edd Ralph, Senior Editor at Search Press publishers, leading supplier of Art &amp; Craft books. They discuss Edd&apos;s role as senior editor, the process of writing a book and how and why it can be beneficial for working Artists to consider writing one. This Podcast is sponsored by Rosemary &amp; Co Brushes,  Search Press publishers and Jackson’s Art Supplies.For more information about our sponsors, please visit: Rosemary &amp; Co Brushes: <a href='https://www.rosemaryandco.com/'>www.rosemaryandco.com</a> Search Press publishers: <a href='https://www.searchpress.com/'>www.searchpress.com</a> Jackson’s Art supplies, canvas builder: <a href='https://www.jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builder'>www.jacksonsart.com/bespoke-canvas-builder</a> Jackson’s Art supplies, framing services: <a href='https://www.jacksonsart.com/studio/framing'>www.jacksonsart.com/studio/framing</a>

Ask An Artist - Interview with Dr Curtis Tappenden - Should I go to Art School?

Professional artists Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd discuss the practical issues of making art your career. Drawing on their own experiences they offer candid advice for artists who want to make a living from their work. Peter is a portrait painter working predominantly to commission for both private and public clients and he also teaches in-person and online. Tom is a watercolour artist with a passion for wildlife and conservation and he also teaches in-person and online. Both Tom and Peter treat their art as a business, always practicing what they preach! Throughout season 1 and 2, renowned printmaker, Laura Boswell was the co-host. Laura is a printmaker working in Linocut and Japanese woodblock, with work is in several public collections. She writes a monthly advice column for Artists and Illustrators Magazine.&nbsp;