Tiny Pencils Podcast
Tiny Pencils
Join illustrators Emma Carlisle and Harriet Lowther as we discuss a wide range of topics, from the humble tiny pencil to the world of sketchbooks, paints, art retreats, social media and, of course, our pets (Doughnut, Sean Connery, Cliff, Gizmo and Ruby.)
Share your artistic journey with us and ask questions. Let's swap stories about the best and worst art materials we've encountered and chat about it on the Tiny Pencils Podcast.
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Creative Funk and a Drawing Challenge in a Lighthouse (With Special Guest Frances Ives)
Tiny Pencils Podcast
06/29/24 • 76 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!
In this episode we are joined by our lovely friend Frances Ives, We talk about success, materials, desert island lighthouses, how it feels to have a creative community and Frances's brilliant Patreon, which you can join here.
Thank you Frances for coming on the podcast with us!
Instagram - @francesives
Website - www.francesives.com
Patreon - www.patreon.com/francesives
If you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - [email protected]
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Doing Instagram “Right” and a Box of Girl Scout Cookies (Social Media pt2)
Tiny Pencils Podcast
05/29/24 • 40 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This is a two-part social media series, and to confuse you, we've switched the order of these episodes; if you haven't already, you might want to go listen to the other episode. In this episode, we chat about the social media fear, creating a community and getting back to messages. We hope to add more to this series, so let us know if you have any questions!
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Things / People Mentioned
Emma's residency in the lake district
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
New Materials and a Low Slung Salmon
Tiny Pencils Podcast
05/02/24 • 49 min
Welcome to our first full-length episode, which is a little chat about ASMR, banana bread, and materials. Thanks so much for all your lovely comments and messages about the teaser we put out. We've been recording some more episodes for you, but please do get in touch with any questions, and we'll have a Q&A episode coming up!
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Things we talked about:
ASMR - here’s an ASMR playlist on spotify
Brown Noise - here’s a brown noise playlist on Spotify
8D music - here’s my own playlist of 8d music I like (Harriet). Remember you need both headphones (set to stereo) to experience 8d music.
Banana Bread Recipe
3 really ripe bananas
2 eggs
200g Plain Flour
130g castar Sugar
100g (ish) of softened butter
Pinch of Salt
mix
add chocolate chips
Bake for 1hr
Tempura paint stick - so many different options, best to Google
King art artist mixed media gel sticks - you can buy direct from Kingart who look to be US based, but it does say shipping is free if you spend over $50
Drawing Lockdown Symposium - Emmas Talk about Breakfast Club (33mins in)
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
The Cat Desk and a Friday Catchup
Tiny Pencils Podcast
06/07/24 • 39 min
See you next week!
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Things Mentioned
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Funny Whippets and the Importance of a Mailing List (Social Media pt1)
Tiny Pencils Podcast
05/24/24 • 45 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This is a two part-er on social media and just to confuse you we've switched the order of these episodes but we jumped in quite hard with the first one and thought actually this is a softer start.
Our top takeaways
- Set up your name on all platforms
- Choose a name / handle which is easy to find
- Write a strong bio
- Set up a mailing list
Let us know if you have any social media questions
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Things / People Mentioned
Some social media platforms:
Tiktok
Substack
Monetising/Other places to share:
Patreon
Substack
Instagram subscribe
Mailing List
Flo Desk (includes an affiliate link)
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Goblin Tools and WhatsApping Yourself (Productivity Tips)
Tiny Pencils Podcast
06/14/24 • 52 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week, we're chatting about being productive and things we use (or don't) to help us stay on track. A little interruption from dogs barking and a wasp - enjoy!
See you next week!
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Thing mentioned
Starface
Emily Mackenzie Episode
Studio1850 Elaine
Emma’s three top tips
Website - goblintools - magic to do list on there, breaks tasks down into smaller tasks
Brick which locks your phone, physical plastic brick, magnetic around £70
Focus mate - body doubling app found out through @katiedraws (I'm actually currently editing the links to this whilst on a Focusmate call - Emma x)
Google spreadsheets
Harriet suggested
Doing the thing you’re putting off first
Go to a different location
Work with a friend IRL
Work on zoom with a friend
Asking friends to proof read
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Ralfy Rabbit and Inky Swatches (With Special Guest Emily Mackenzie)
Tiny Pencils Podcast
05/31/24 • 69 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!
In this episode we are joined by the incredible Emily Mackenzie to celebrate publication day of her new book - HELP! Ralfy Rabbit and the Great Library Rescue. Please do get in touch with your local bookshop to buy a copy or find it here. We chat about books, publishing, self employed life and of course there is some materials chat mixed in!
Thank you Emily for coming on the podcast with us!
Instagram - @emilymackenziedraws
Website - www.emilymackenzie.co.uk
If you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - [email protected]
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Creative Chaos and Dream Studio Spaces
Tiny Pencils Podcast
07/19/24 • 65 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!
In this episode we discuss our studio spaces, the challenges of working from home, and the importance of having a creative environment that feels right. And of course alongside tips for setting up a workspace we also share some unrelated stories, like booking our trips to France and Germany and getted spotted in Bristol.
Check out instagram for some visuals where we'll share our desks, pencil storage and those very cool tshirts from Phil.
If you have any questions or if you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - [email protected]
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Ikea Sausages and Being a Full Time Creative
Tiny Pencils Podcast
07/12/24 • 64 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast!
In this episode we answer Amanda's question -
Hi I am @wingingitdrawing. I have a full time job and art is my side hustle. How do I figure out how to go from a full time job to being a full time artist? Where do I even start?
We chatted about how we went freelance, picture books, the red arrows and more!
If you have any questions or if you'd like to be a guest on the pod please do get in touch - [email protected]
Thortful
Everpress
Buy me a Kofi
She Can She Did Podcast
Criminal Podcast
This is Love Podcast
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
Retreats, Residencies and How Not to Gelli Plate
Tiny Pencils Podcast
06/21/24 • 65 min
Welcome to the Tiny Pencils Podcast! This week, we're chatting about retreats, residencies, art school, criquites, gelli plates and more.
See you next week!
Massive thanks to Jamie Goddard for our new jingle and the episode edit.
Love you!
Emma and Harriet (TPP)
Things mentioned
Harriet talked about Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
Emma talked about her recent residency at Another Place Hotel
We talked about the difference between residencies and retreats
‘Chateau’s’ you can visit as individuals but come together with crits with other guests
Res Artis - artist residencies all around the world
Talked about Gelli plates and gelli printing
Talked about our whatsapp group with Marsha
Our workshop with Marsha - find it here
Harriet Lowther
Co-Creator & Host
Check out Harriet's website and shop at madebyharriet.co.uk, or follow her on Patreon or Instagram @harriet_lowther.
Emma Carlisle
Co-Creator & Host
Find Emma Carlisle at www.emmacarlisle.com, on Patreon, or Instagram @emmacarlisle_.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tiny Pencils Podcast have?
Tiny Pencils Podcast currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does Tiny Pencils Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Dogs, Artist, Illustration, Social Media, Art, Visual Arts, Design, Creative, Drawing, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Tiny Pencils Podcast?
The episode title 'Creative Chaos and Dream Studio Spaces' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tiny Pencils Podcast?
The average episode length on Tiny Pencils Podcast is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tiny Pencils Podcast released?
Episodes of Tiny Pencils Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Tiny Pencils Podcast?
The first episode of Tiny Pencils Podcast was released on Apr 18, 2024.
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