In the first episode of the Open Sketchbook Podcast, host and artist Evan Kitson discusses the profound impact of Juliette Aristides' work on his artistic journey. They delve into the creation of her influential book, Classical Drawing Atelier, and explore the Atelier movement's significance in contemporary art. The conversation highlights the challenges of writing about art, the interplay between writing and visual composition, and the evolving relationship artists have with content creation in today's digital age. Juliette shares her insights on artistic growth, mentorship, and the philosophical underpinnings of her work, culminating in a reflection on the role of art in modern culture. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the evolving role of the artist in a world saturated with images and information. They discuss the importance of understanding the 'why' behind art, the personal connections to artistic works, and the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity in a fast-paced, digital age. The dialogue also touches on the necessity of unlearning ingrained patterns and the significance of community and historical context in the artistic journey. Recommendations for further exploration in art and literature are shared, emphasizing the need for reflection and personal growth. Check out the links below!Want to see our conversation with video? We're on YouTube!Watch Episode 1 here:  https://youtu.be/68E-xl_1YnIOur YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@theopensketchbookThe Open Sketchbookhttps://theopensketchbook.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the.open.sketchbook/The Virtual Studio - Join for Exclusive Podcast Content and More!https://learn.theopensketchbook.com/bundles/virtual-studioGUEST: Juliette Aristideshttps://www.aristidesarts.com/https://www.instagram.com/juliettearistides/Aristides Atelier Onlinehttps://terracotta.art/aristides/juliette-aristides-classical-atelierHOST: Evan Kitsonhttps://evankitson.comhttps://www.instagram.com/evan_kitson/BOOKS MENTIONED:Juliette's Books:The Inner Life of the Artist: Conversations from the Atelier (Pre-Order)https://amzn.to/3FmI53KClassical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practicehttps://amzn.to/4kuC315Other Books Mentioned:Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, by Yotam Ottolenghihttps://amzn.to/4hccAqrRendez-vous with Art, by Philippe de Montebellohttps://amzn.to/4ivfAzcA Mathematician's Lament: How School Cheats Us Out of Our Most Fascinating and Imaginative Art Form, by Paul Lockharthttps://amzn.to/3QPR9ReJULIETTE'S RECOMMENDATIONS:Art as Therapy, by Alain Bottonhttps://amzn.to/3DkSZqhArt and Technics, by Lewis Mumfordhttps://amzn.to/43xFP3IThe Journal of Eugène Delacroixhttps://amzn.to/4kvHexVNote- some of these are affiliate links- should you choose to make a purchase, we'll make a small commission at no additional cost to you

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