Ask an Artist is a podcast that explores what it takes to become a working artist through conversations with practicing artists, and a variety of industry experts including art materials manufacturers, accountants and gallerists. Co-hosts, Peter Keegan and Tom Shepherd invited Gary Thompson, director of Jackson’s Art Supplies, to discuss where it all began, and how an unwavering commitment to supporting artists lies at the heart of Jackson’s ethos.
Above image: Gary Thompson in the studio
Ask an Artist Podcast Interview with Gary Thompson
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About Ask an Artist
Ask an Artist is the podcast devised by working artists Laura Boswell and Peter Keegan in 2019. Laura left the podcast at the end of Season 2 in 2021 and new co-host, Tom Shepherd, joined Peter for the start of Season 3, in March 2022.
The purpose of the show and this website is to share their knowledge and expertise of what it takes to become a working artist – the sort that gets to make art AND pay the bills at the same time. Covering a range of topics from social media to self-doubt or finding a gallery to finances, they discuss and dissect all the business related issues rarely discussed in the art world.
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Further Reading
The Beginnings of Jackson’s Art Supplies
Jackson’s Materials Reviewed by Artists
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Best Website and Art supplies I have ever
had the pleasure to experience.
Thank you soo much for coming to
Australia.
I will be visiting the UK next year and your
London store is first on my bucket list.
Congratulations to you all and thank you
for your hard work and for supporting any
one that has the love of art in their DNA.
I will always be a great supporter of an
organisation that encourages people to
bring out and explore their creative side.
Hi Sonia, Thanks for sharing, it’s great to hear you enjoy the website. I hope you have a good time on your trip to the UK, and your visit to the shop. Very best, Clare
Nice to hear from Gary, such a good guy. I
remember when he was starting out, great to
see how successful Jackson’s have become.