ART, ok cool
By Celine Gabrielle and Jade Usackas
ART, ok cool is a podcast about life as an artist. Specifically emerging artists.. The ins and outs, the ups and downs, the day-to-day, behind-the-scenes stuff. The good the bad and everything else in between, we’re gonna talk about it all right here. **some swearing occasionally**
www.celinegabrielleart.com
@celinegabrielleart on IG and FB
www.jadeusackas.com
@colourworship on IG and FB
www.celinegabrielleart.com
@celinegabrielleart on IG and FB
www.jadeusackas.com
@colourworship on IG and FB
ART, ok coolNov 10, 2022
00:00
03:42
S3 TEASER
Back for SEASON 3!!!
Nov 10, 202203:42
S2 EP20: BOOK CLUB - CHROMOPHOBIA
TW: Mention of drugs
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship
Art Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we discuss our latest book club selection: Chromophobia written by David Batchelor.
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
Chromophobia
Radio Lab - Why isn't the Sky Blue?
CHROMO SAPIENS
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship
Art Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we discuss our latest book club selection: Chromophobia written by David Batchelor.
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
Chromophobia
Radio Lab - Why isn't the Sky Blue?
CHROMO SAPIENS
Mar 03, 202201:02:36
S2 EP19: NO SALES!?
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we discuss some ways people monetize their art practices.
Next book club Chromophobia - David Batchelor
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
S2 EP3 PUTTING IT OUT THERE
Inventing Anna
Not Just Analytics
Next book club Chromophobia - David Batchelor
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
S2 EP3 PUTTING IT OUT THERE
Inventing Anna
Not Just Analytics
Feb 25, 202201:16:21
S2 EP18: ONLINE SHOP AND SHOW PREP
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we discuss all the behind the scenes work that goes into prepping for a show and maintaining an online shop.
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL
THE OTHER ART FAIR
ART OK COOL PUBLIC SPEAKING EP
ALLAN GARDENS CONSERVATORY
ART ORACLE CARDS
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
QUEEN WEST ART CRAWL
THE OTHER ART FAIR
ART OK COOL PUBLIC SPEAKING EP
ALLAN GARDENS CONSERVATORY
ART ORACLE CARDS
Feb 16, 202201:26:30
S2 EP17: NFTS with SPECIAL GUEST: Valerie Auersperg
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we discuss NFTs with Valerie Auersperg @iamvalerism. What should we talk about next?
Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
Feb 10, 202201:09:11
S2 EP16 IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we discuss imposter syndrome and how it affects your art.
Jan 28, 202201:13:22
S2 EP15 SUPER COOL MINISODE: UGLY PLANNER
Last week we talked about setting goals and making a plan—this week we are breaking down the “Ugly Planner” to help you get there
Jan 20, 202228:56
S2 EP14 LOOKING BACK AT 2021 AND FORWARD TO 2022!!!
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we reflect on 2021 and welcome the new year! It’s 2022 and we’re back, baby!
Next book club Chromaphobia
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Next book club Chromaphobia
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Jan 13, 202201:02:10
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 2021
A few recommendations to listen to while we take a break for the holidays ❤️
Dec 17, 202104:19
S2 EP13 KEEP LEARNING
S2 EP13 KEEP LEARNING
Dec 09, 202101:06:55
S2 E12 SELF TAUGHT VS HIGHER EDUCATION
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we discuss the pro and cons of being self taught or having some higher education
Next book club Chromaphobia
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Next book club Chromaphobia
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Dec 02, 202101:36:32
S2 E11 SPECIAL GUEST: Olivia Mae Sinclair
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we are chatting with the textile-book artist Olivia Mae Sinclair. Her intuitive and trauma-based practice is guided by sloppy craft and imperfection. She is addicted to infatuation and Redbull. She is a maker of books, love and other grotesque things.
Next book club
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
www.oliviamaesinclair.com
@oliviamaesinclair
Next book club
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
www.oliviamaesinclair.com
@oliviamaesinclair
Nov 25, 202101:20:11
S2 EP10 MONETIZING YOUR ART PRACTICE
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we discuss some ways people monetize their art practices.
Next book club Chromaphobia
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Nov 18, 202101:27:39
S2 EP9 ART AUCTION
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we talk about Jade shares all the behind the scenes info of working a high end charity vary auction. ****Next book club: Chromaphobia by David Batchelor*** (also if you have young listeners around skip 5m19s-8m35s to skip some talk about adult content)
Nov 04, 202101:09:33
S2 E8 SUPER COOL MINISODE: Memento Mori
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we have a sSspppoooOOoookKkkkyyYYyy chat about Memento Mori, the artistic style that reminds us we will all be dead one day
Next book club: Chromophobia by David Batchelor
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Next book club: Chromophobia by David Batchelor
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Oct 28, 202124:46
S2 E7 BOOK CLUB #5: The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less Book by Christine Platt
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we discuss our latest book club selection: The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less Book by Christine Platt.
Oct 21, 202101:14:16
S2 E6 SUPERFINE ART FAIR RECAP
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we catch up with Celine and chat about her Superfine art fair experience. Next book club: The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt
What should we talk about next? Tell @artokcool
Links to things we talked about: D20 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhOoxQxz2yFOcJoLoPRyYzjqCbddeOjP4. SPOOKED - podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snap-judgment-presents-spooked/id1279361017
What should we talk about next? Tell @artokcool
Links to things we talked about: D20 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhOoxQxz2yFOcJoLoPRyYzjqCbddeOjP4. SPOOKED - podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/snap-judgment-presents-spooked/id1279361017
Oct 14, 202101:20:18
S2 EP5 2021 GOALS CHECK IN
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. Where are you at with all those New Year's resolutions? In today’s episode, we have a little goal check-in. We talk about how we set our goals for the year, what we planned and where we're at and what's in store for the rest of the year. Next book club: The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Oct 07, 202152:42
S2 EP4 BOOK CLUB #4: The Complete Smartist Guide
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode, we discuss our latest book club selection: The Complete Smartist Guide: Essential Business and Career Tips for Emerging Artists by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig.
Next book club The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
www.masterclass.com
www.ko-fi.com
Next book club The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
www.masterclass.com
www.ko-fi.com
Oct 06, 202101:33:26
S2 EP3 PUTTING IT OUT THERE
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we talk about putting yourself, and your work, out there. The importance of showing up for your practice and how it can change everything.
Links to things we talked about:
Next book club at the end of September The Complete Smartist Guide
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
Next book club at the end of September The Complete Smartist Guide
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Sep 23, 202101:01:00
S2 EP2 INTERVIEWS
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we talk about interviews in the arts. Tips and tricks on how to prepare and the types of interviews you might have as an artist.
Links to things we talked about:
Residencies
Public Speaking
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
White Orchid on HBO
Refinery 29 article re White Orchid
Next book club at the end of September The Complete Smartist Guide
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
Residencies
Public Speaking
Little Weirds by Jenny Slate
White Orchid on HBO
Refinery 29 article re White Orchid
Next book club at the end of September The Complete Smartist Guide
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Sep 16, 202143:54
S2 EP1 WE’RE BAAAAAACK!
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we say welcome back after a long and lovely summer! We discuss plans for the coming episodes and fill you in on what we’ve been up to!
Links to things we talked about:
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Living Arts Center
The Jealous Curator/No Such Thing As Too Much Art
Ashley Longshore
Salt Springs National Art Prize
Next book club at the end of September The Complete Smartist Guide by
Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig
SUPERCOOL
CELINE: IKEA Karismatisk collection by Zanda Rhodes
JADE: Inside by Bo Burnham
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Links to things we talked about:
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Living Arts Center
The Jealous Curator/No Such Thing As Too Much Art
Ashley Longshore
Salt Springs National Art Prize
Next book club at the end of September The Complete Smartist Guide by
Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig
SUPERCOOL
CELINE: IKEA Karismatisk collection by Zanda Rhodes
JADE: Inside by Bo Burnham
What should we talk about next? Tell us @artokcool
Sep 09, 202101:30:32
NEW EPISODES COMING SOON!
Remember to subscribe so that you won’t miss an episode. Season two officially starts on September 9th 2021
Sep 07, 202100:30
UPDATE: SUMMER BREAK
just a quick update about our summer plans for the podcast 😎
Jun 03, 202102:59
S1 EP24 BOOK CLUB #3 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship
Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week is our 3rd book club to episode talking about the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
May 27, 202101:13:07
S1 EP23 SPECIAL GUEST: Ben Brown, photographer and podcaster
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship
Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we talk Ben Brown, photographer and podcaster about his creative practice and how living with Tourette Syndrome impacts his life and work.
Ben Brown
Tourette's Podcast
Tourette Association of America
NEXT WEEK! Book club Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Tell us your thoughts, leave us a voice message, start with your name and where people can find you online and we might include it in a future podcast @artokcool
Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we talk Ben Brown, photographer and podcaster about his creative practice and how living with Tourette Syndrome impacts his life and work.
Ben Brown
Tourette's Podcast
Tourette Association of America
NEXT WEEK! Book club Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Tell us your thoughts, leave us a voice message, start with your name and where people can find you online and we might include it in a future podcast @artokcool
May 20, 202153:34
S1 EP22 PERSONALITY
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In today’s episode we talk about personalities, understanding yourself and your art practice. We take personality tests from 16personalities.com and as they put it...get a “freakishly accurate” description of who you are and why you do the things you do….we’ll see
Tell us your thoughts @artokcool
Next book club at the end of May is Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
May 13, 202153:17
S1 EP21 ARTIST CV
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. In todays episode we dig a little deeper into creating your perfect artist CV
NOTES:
SUPER COOL:
The Mitchells vs. The Machines on Netflix
AGO.ca Art Gallery of Ontario--Portraits of Resilience Submit until June 25 2021
NEXT BOOK CLUB:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
LEAVE US A MESSAGE: On Instagram @artokcool
May 06, 202139:57
S1 EP20 BOOK CLUB #2 Ways of Seeing by John Berger
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship
Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we our friend Kamal Fox joins us for our second book club to talk about the book Ways of Seeing by John Berger.
Notes:
Civilisation by Kenneth Clark
The Work of Art in the Mechanical Age of Reproduction by Walter Benjamin
About Looking by John Berger
May book club: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Super Cool:
Futura www.welcometothefutura.com
No Such Thing As Too Much Art Society thejealouscurator.substack.com/about
Contact us:
IG @artokcool
www.celinegabrielleart.com IG @celinegabrielleart
www.jadeusackas.com IG @colourworship
Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we our friend Kamal Fox joins us for our second book club to talk about the book Ways of Seeing by John Berger.
Notes:
Civilisation by Kenneth Clark
The Work of Art in the Mechanical Age of Reproduction by Walter Benjamin
About Looking by John Berger
May book club: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Super Cool:
Futura www.welcometothefutura.com
No Such Thing As Too Much Art Society thejealouscurator.substack.com/about
Contact us:
IG @artokcool
www.celinegabrielleart.com IG @celinegabrielleart
www.jadeusackas.com IG @colourworship
Apr 29, 202101:05:00
S1 E19 BUILDING YOUR ART COMMUNITY
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we are discussing the pros and cons, and the how to‘s for building your art community. NOTE: Due to some scheduling conflicts we have had to postpone our book club episode for Ways Of Seeing until next week.
Apr 22, 202151:14
S1 EP18 SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW: Cat Zygocki founding member of Ocean Mouse Studio
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This we get to chat with one of the founding members of a new animation studio Cat Zygocki
Apr 15, 202153:21
S1 EP17 PUBLIC SPEAKING
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we chat about the importance of public speaking. Do you get nervous in front of crowds? Can you command an audience? And how exactly does that impact your practice as an artist.
Apr 01, 202138:30
S1 EP16 BOOK CLUB #1 You Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen Sincero
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. Introducing the Art, Ok Cool Book Club. This week is our very FIRST Book Club episode! We discuss the book “You are a Badass at Making Money” by Jen Sincero. This is more of a self help book that explores your mindset and how it relates to MONEY$$$
Mar 25, 202154:41
UPDATE AND REMINDERS
We are taking a bit of a break this week but we have a couple quick things and reminders to share. As always you can find us on Instagram @artokcool Celine @celinegabrielleart Jade @colourworship
Mar 18, 202104:53
S1 EP15 ROUGH DAYS
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. Uh oh! This week we’re talking downers... but in a good way! How do you break through or just hold on when things are not going your way.
Mar 11, 202152:37
S1 EP14 ART PRINTS
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we’re discussing artist prints. What are they? Should you do them? How do you get them? What’s the deal?
Mar 04, 202154:14
S1 EP13 BOOK CLUB (coming soon)
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we introduce our new book club!
Feb 25, 202124:47
S1 EP12 ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Hosted by Celine @Celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we dig artist residencies. What they are, how to get one and the ins and outs of the application process.
Feb 18, 202153:52
S1 EP11 ARTIST BUSINESS TOOLKIT
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship Art, Ok Cool is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of artists, specifically emerging artists. This week we dig into what you need to kickstart your career in the arts.
Feb 11, 202101:09:23
S1 EP10 #OKCOOLCHALLENGE AND OUR NEW FRIEND KAMAL
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship this week we talk creative challenges, what they are, how they work and how to get them to work for you. This includes the 2020 #okcoolchallenge, a commitment to creativity every day in February! We also introduce our new go to art history guy, Kamal F. Kamal is a trained woodworker, an academic, a professor at Concordia University and an all around swell guy.
Feb 04, 202134:19
S1 EP9 SPECIAL GUEST EKATERINA POPOVA
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship this week we have the pleasure of interviewing Ekaterina Popova, artist, artrepeneur, founder of Create Magazine and podcast, The Art Queens membership group and co-author of The Smartist Guide just to name a few. She shares so much knowledge and truth about the art world and how to keep going! Then Jade has an idea for a creative challenge we can do together to get us through February. #okcoolchallange
Jan 28, 202155:08
S1 EP8 INSPIRATION
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship. This week we're talking all things inspiration! What ours are, how we get it and what to do when it just isn't coming.
Jan 21, 202105:36:26
S1 EP7 EXPLORING 20 WORDS
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship. On this week's episode we're going through the '20 words' exercise pitched by Jade in episode 6. We talk inspiration, artistic writing, critique and more.
Jan 14, 202151:51
S1 EP6 GOALS
Hosted by Celine @celinegabrielleart and Jade @colourworship We are reflecting on our 2020 goals and sharing new goals for 2021! Join us at the end of the episode for a fun exercise to help improve your artistic writing.
Jan 07, 202148:47
UPDATE: New episodes in the New Year
A quick introduction to my new co-host and a sneak peek into what we have planned for the New Year.
Dec 20, 202007:55
S1 EP5 MORE AIR FAIR STUFF
ART, ok cool is a podcast about life as an artist. Specifically emerging artists.. The ins and outs, the ups and downs, the day-to-day, behind-the-scenes stuff. The good the bad and everything else in between, we’re gonna talk about it all right here.**some swearing occasionally** You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @celinegabrielleart or on my website www.celinegabrielleart.com
Nov 05, 202042:41
S1 EP4 ART FAIR FIRST TIMERS
This week we’re going to the art fair for the very first time.. I’ll be talking to three friends, emerging artists that I made at The Artist Project in Toronto earlier this year who are giving you peek into the whole process from beginning to end.
On the show: Hajer Mustafa https://instagram.com/hajermustafaxx?igshid=eg74cdubu5y7
Heather J.A. Thomson https://instagram.com/thomson.ht?igshid=1a76yt2cy9xoo
Jade Usackas https://instagram.com/colourworship?igshid=imhk3bagugml
And me Celine Gabrielle www.celinegabrielleart.com
Oct 29, 202001:10:24
S1 EP3 SHARING ART WITH THE WORLD
ART, ok cool is a podcast about life as an artist. Specifically emerging artists.. The ins and outs, the ups and downs, the day-to-day, behind-the-scenes stuff. The good the bad and everything else in between, we’re gonna talk about it all right here.**some swearing occasionally** You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @celinegabrielleart or on my website www.celinegabrielleart.com
Oct 16, 202026:11
S1 EP2 LEARNING ON MY OWN
ART, ok cool is a podcast about life as an artist. Specifically emerging artists.. The ins and outs, the ups and downs, the day-to-day, behind-the-scenes stuff. The good the bad and everything else in between, we’re gonna talk about it all right here.**some swearing occasionally** You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @celinegabrielleart or on my website www.celinegabrielleart.com
Oct 14, 202019:13
S1 EP1 INTRO AND NAKED PEOPLE
ART, ok cool is a podcast about life as an artist. Specifically emerging artists.. The ins and outs, the ups and downs, the day-to-day, behind-the-scenes stuff. The good the bad and everything else in between, we’re gonna talk about it all right here.**some swearing occasionally** You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @celinegabrielleart or on my website www.celinegabrielleart.com
Oct 14, 202028:33