Bench Talk

#104 - Stephen Tierney

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Sydney based collage artist Stephen Tierney. We discuss his art career, his graphic design career and basing himself in diff...

#103 - Deams

08 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Deams. We discuss his upbringing in a creative family, his mural work and his abstract gallery work.

#102 - Adnate

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Adnate. We discuss his transition from graffiti to painting large scale portraits, his indigenous sub...

#101 - Daily Drawing

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm talking about a topic that I touched on in episode #7, Daily Drawing. I've been drawing on a daily basis for over 4 years and I cover th...

#100 - Michael Reeder

17 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For my 100th episode I have a real cracker for you. I catch up with American artist Michael Reeder. If you're not familiar with him, check out his art...

99 - Arterior

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with the handyman and lady or the art world GT and Jane from Arterior. We discuss the projects they have worked on within the art...

98 - Sam Octigan

03 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based fine artist Sam Octigan. We discuss how he balances his art career with his career as an illustrator and his...

97 - New 2

27 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with old school Melbourne graffiti writer New 2. We discuss his life in graffiti, ceramics and living in a teepee.

96 - Fikaris

20 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based comic artist, independent publisher and artist Fikaris. We discuss independent publishing, painting jungles ...

95 - Martin McIntosh - Outre Gallery

13 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Martin McIntosh from Outre Gallery. We discuss the origins of Outre Gallery, the artists they've exhibited and their 21st bi...

94 - Buff Diss

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based tape artist Buff Diss. We discuss owning your own style of art and dealing with imitators.

93 - Tom Civil

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist and printmaker Tom Civil. We discuss his art career, his love of printmaking and his storytelling wit...

92 - Kirpy

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Kirpy. We discuss his complex and highly detailed stencils of street scenes, his time spent in Berlin...

91 - Ben Eine

15 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with British artist Ben Eine. We discuss his introduction to art through graffiti and how he got his art in the White House.

90 - Steve Leadbeater

07 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Steve Leadbeater. We discuss what he got out of his 365 days of Leadbeater instagram challenge and hi...

89 - Kaff Eine

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Kaff Eine. We discuss her career path prior to becoming an artist, her use of photo realism and strip...

88 - Georgia Hill

25 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Georgia Hill. We discuss her graphical paintings, greyscale colour palette and living as an artist with ...

86 - Loretta Lizzio

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Loretta Lizzio. We discuss selling in a concept when being commissioned to create art and how being h...

85 - Todd Henry

04 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with American author and host of the Accidental Creative podcast Todd Henry. Todd helps people and organisations generate brillia...

84 - CMP ONE

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Danish artist and graffiti writer CMP One. We discuss his involvement with the 80s Danish hip hop scene. His graffiti career...

83 - Benalla Art Gallery

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Callum Preston and Tom Gerrard discuss their up and coming exhibitions at Benalla Gallery. Callum is showing his Milk Bar and Tom is showing a new bod...

82 - Dave Persue

11 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks guest is San Diego based artist Dave Persue. We discuss the many brands he's helped craft within the skateboarding and streetwear industrie...

81 - Ian McCallum

04 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Toowoomba based artist and sign writer Ian McCallum. We discuss the relevance of hand painted signage in the modern age and ...

79 - Pref

10 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with London based artist Pref. We discuss his technique of overlaying and bending words within his art and his creative life. To ...

78 - Claire Foxton

03 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Woolongong based artist and designer Claire Foxton. We discuss her self taught technique to learning how to paint large scal...

77 - Lucas Grogan

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Newcastle based Australian artist Lucas Grogan. We discuss his career, colour palette and how he built up his name in the co...

76 - Cam Scale

19 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Cam Scale. We discuss his large scale portraits and developing a recognisable style.

75 - Hafleg, Uncle Tony & Uncle Jason

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with three indigenous artists from the Larrakia tribe, Halfleg, Tony and Jason. We discuss their indigenous culture and how it re...

74 - Dvate

05 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Dvate. We discuss the adventure of painting graffiti, painting photo realism and mastering spray pain...

73 - Justine McAllister

29 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based illustrator and muralist Justine McAllister. We discuss her move to Melbourne, her career and her art tram t...

72 - Chris Middlebrook

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based film maker Chris Middlebrook. We discuss his career working within the skateboard industry, making music vid...

71 - Cleon Peterson

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Cleon Peterson. We discuss his transition from part time artist to full time artist, his subject matter and some of the grea...

70 - Tom Gerrard on Invertion

08 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week the tables are turned and Tom Gerrard is interviewed by the new Twitch show Invertion. They discuss painting while traveling, developing an ...

69 - Shepard Fairey

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks podcast I sit down with Los Angeles based artist Shepard Fairey. We discuss his recent large mural in Sydney, how he got his start in art a...

68 - Yung Lenox & Skip Class

24 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with 11 year old artist Yung Lenox and his artist/copywriter dad Skip Class. We discuss the classic hip hop album covers Yung Len...

67 - Elliott Routledge

17 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catchup with Sydney based artist Elliott Routledge. We discuss his art career, changing your name as an artist and and the ins and outs of...

66 - Finding Creative Inspiration Away From Your Desk

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with my wife Claire Bradshaw to discuss our recent working holiday to Bali. We talk about the intentions we set prior to leaving ...

65 - Kuro Neko

03 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Bali based Ukrainian artist Kuro Neko. We discuss the many creative mediums he works in and find out about his tattoo career...

64 - Hugh Dunit

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with a classic Melbourne graffiti icon, Hugh Dunit. We discuss his graffiti career spanning from the mid 80s to mid 90s, his appr...

63 - James Dodd

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Adelaide based Australian artist James Dodd. We discuss his art career and his love for making painting machines.

62 - Brad Eastman (Beastman)

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Brad Eastman. We discuss managing his art career from living in Bali, his style development and the tools he works with to c...

61 - All Caps

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk with Julien from All Caps in Bali. We discuss what All Caps does for the local art community in Canggu, the Tropica Festival, and the...

60 - Hannah Alice

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Finland based English illustrator Hannah Alice. We discuss generating clients, working from abroad and her current projects.

59 - Felipe Pantone

23 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Spanish based artist Felipe Pantone. We discuss his graffiti roots, kinetic art and some of the big projects he's worked on.

58 - Rob Zagula

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with American artist, film maker and artists assistant Rob Zagula. Rob is currently one of Shepard Fairey's assistants but has al...

57 - Edward Woodley (China Heights)

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Edward Woodley from China Heights gallery in Sydney. We discuss the history of the gallery, what they look for in an artist ...

56 - Phibs

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Phibs. Phibs has had a long history with the Sydney and Melbourne graffiti, street art and fine art scen...

55 - Lousy Ink & Dodgy Paper

11 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with 3 Melbourne based artists who are making environmentally friendly art products. Mike and Oli from Lousy Ink and Roger from D...

54 - Sage

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have a quick chat with Melbourne based graffiti artist Sage.

53 - Silk Roy

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with multi disciplinary Melbourne based artist Silk Roy. We discuss his abstract paintings, working as a graphic designer and his...

52 - Marc McKee

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with legendary skateboard graphic artist, Marc McKee. Marc got his start designing graphics for World Industries in the early 90s...

51 - Mitch Walder

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mitch Walder. We discuss his up and coming exhibition at Bside gallery and his art career. To see mor...

50 - Steve Cross

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist, tattoo artist and graffiti writer Steve Cross. We discuss his Perth Roots, working in many different...

49 - Tilman Solé - Mucho

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

48 - The business of public art with Heesco

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Heesco to chat about the business of public art. Many artists are being asked to paint public murals ...

47 - RUFFMERCY

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with UK based animator RUFFMERCY. He's worked with an extensive list of musicians such as Lilly Allen, Blu, DJ Shadow, Nas, J Dil...

46 - Mic Porter

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Melbourne based painter and sculptor Mic Porter. We talk about his street art roots and his love of sculpture. You can see m...

45 - KC Ortiz

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with American photo journalist and artist KC Ortiz. We discuss his Chicago roots, his art career and life as a photo journalist. ...

44 - John Kaye

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Gold Coast based artist John Kaye. We discuss painting in isolation, his up and coming exhibition in Sydney and travel. To s...

43 - Talking Exhibitions with Mitch Walder

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with artist Mitch Walder to discuss the elements and thought process that goes into putting on an art exhibition. Mitch is workin...

42 - Chehehe

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist Chehehe. We discuss his artwork, planed Chehehe and art pong. To see more of his work find him on ins...

41 - Nychos

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Austrian artist Nychos. We discuss his recent trip to Australia, his work ethic and his graffiti roots.

40 - Melissa Grisancich

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Melissa Grisancich. We discuss her introduction to art, her art practise and her up and coming exhibi...

39 - Reka

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

38 - Aeon & Tom Gerrard

12 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week the tables are turned. Rone takes the place of interviewer and interviews Tom Gerrard & Aeon. We discuss being one person exhibiting as ...

37 - Broken Fingaz

05 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Tant and Unga of the Broken Fingaz crew. We discuss building an international art career from Israel, working as a crew and ...

36 - Amok Island

29 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Perth based Dutch artist Amok Island. We chat about his move to Australia, his love of nature and his work with painting and...

35 - Dabs and Myla

22 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with LA based Australian artists Dabs and Myla. We discuss their career, setting up life in LA and turning your exhibitions into ...

34 - Plutonic Lab

15 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bench Talk is back. The first guest for 2017 is Melbourne based musician and producer Plutonic Lab. We discuss his career, living off making music and...

33 - Sean Morris

17 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist and illustrator, Sean Morris. We discuss his art career, generating clients as an illustrator and lif...

32 - 45RPM

11 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with UK based artist 45RPM. We discuss his recent trip to Australia, life in Bristol and his art career. You can see more of his ...

31 - Leadbeater

04 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist and graphic designer Steve Leadbeater. We talk about his latest project '365 days of Leadbeater' wher...

30 - Wonderwalls - Simon Grant

26 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks podcast I catch up with one of the founders of Wonderwalls mural festival, Simon Grant. We discuss the origins of the festival and what it ...

29 - Andy Murphy

20 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Melbourne based illustrator Andy Murphy. Andy has done a lot of work in the skateboarding and music industries and his art o...

28 - Mander

13 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I catch up with Martin Ander AKA Mander. He's a Swedish illustrator and designer who has had a great career within the skateboarding, public...

27 - Alex Mitchell (Backwoods Gallery)

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with co-founder of Backwoods Gallery, Alex Mitchell. We discuss his life as an entrepreneur in the art scene, how to get involved...

26 - Ha Ha

30 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Melbourne based stencil artist Ha Ha (Regan Tamanui). We discuss his career as a stencil artist, moving his life to Melbourn...

25 - Rob Donat

23 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I sit down with Rob Donat. Rob is a Melbourne based photographer who has a job that sees him travel around the the suburbs of Melbourne. ...

24 - Mysterious Al

16 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with London's Mysterious Al. We discuss coming up in the London Street art scene in the early 2000's, putting on illegal art exhi...

23 - Michael Danischewski

09 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I sit down with my good friend, film maker and photographer Michael Danischewski. We discuss his career to date, travel, tips for getting...

22 - Anthony Lister

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks podcast I catch up with my old friend Anthony Lister. Lister is a contemporary artist from Australia who has exhibited all over the world a...

21 - Mik Shida

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I sit down with Mik Shida to discuss his painting technique, home made equipment and his art career. mikshida.com

20 - Jason Jägel

18 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with San Fransisco based artist Jason Jagel. We discuss his art career, working with Madlib and MF Doom and living as an artis...

19 - Sickboy

11 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with UK based artist Sickboy. We discuss the origins of his art, growing up in the Bristol graffiti scene and how he developed...

18 - Nicole Reed

04 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with Melbourne based photographer Nicole Reed. We discuss her life, career and photography tips.

17 - Sutu

28 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sutu uses art and technology in new ways to tell stories. He is an illustrator, interactive designer and writer. He is best known for Nawlz, a 24 epis...

16 - Cultivating Inspiration

13 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I take a break from the usual interview format to talk about something that I've put into practice over the last several years. That's ta...

15 - HuskMitNavn

07 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with the Danish artist HuskMitNavn. We discuss his art practice, style and his path so success as a fine artist, street artist...

14 - Sandrew

31 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I chat to Sandra and Andrew AKA Sandrew about collecting art, the importance of street art and working with artists.

13 - Peter Drew

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I chat to Peter Drew. Peter is most known for his iconic 'Aussie' posters that can be seen throughout the cities of Australia. I chat to ...

12 - Eamon Donnelly

17 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with Eamon Donnelly. Eamon is an illustrator and photographer who has a passion for retro Australiana culture. He is working o...

11 - Sam Davy

10 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with Sam Davy. Sam is a graphic designer from the UK who had had a very interesting career starting out working in London in t...

10 - Rone

03 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with Rone of the Everfresh crew. Rone is known globally for his iconic large scale murals of female faces. I talk to him about...

09 - Askew

26 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with New Zealand's Askew. Askew's roots are embedded in graffiti but these days he's really making waves in the art world with...

08 - David Booth

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with David Booth aka Ghostpatrol to chat about transitioning through a name change, what qualifies as street art and the impor...

07 - Daily Drawing

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I switch up the usual format and I discuss the daily routine of sketching and its benefits on creativity in all areas of your life.

06 - Matt Sewell

04 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up wit Matt Sewell. Matt is a UK based artist and illustrator who is well knows for his watercolours of birds, public murals and ...

05 - Callum Preston

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I catch up with Callum Preston. Callum is a member of the Everfresh crew, an artist, a graphic designer, a musician, a builder and a rest...

04 - Max Rippon

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode I catch up with Max Rippon. Max is an artist originally from New York but has been based in Barcelona for the past decade. I discuss ...

03 - Twoone

14 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, I catch up with Japanese artist Twoone to discuss growing up in Japan, his art career, adjusting to living in Melbourne and moving t...