Art Buds
Claim This Podcastby Natalie Gillis and Katherine Percival
Podcast Overview
<p>Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. Hosts Katherine Percival and Natalie Gillis discuss their own experiences with art making, finding community and resources in the Ontario art world, and speak to other working artists and art cheerleaders. </p>
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Publishing Since
3/12/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Valuing art and the artist with Matthew Donaldson
<p>Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we talk to Matthew Donaldson, a self-taught oil whose main focus is figures and landscapes. His current series of moody landscapes evokes themes of alienation and isolation. Matt has been showing in Guelph and Toronto for more than a decade. In this conversation, we talked about his art origins; the business side of art; why he is against showing in cafes and restaurants; and the value of seeking out artist peers who don’t necessarily share your way of thinking.</p><p>Follow Matthew Donaldson on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/frankiethrowup/">Instagram</a> or visit his <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.matthewdonaldsonart.com/">website</a>. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, leave us a comment with what got your attention, and share it with the artists and art cheerleaders in your life. </p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/k.percivalfinearts/">Katherine Percival</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliecgillis/">Natalie Gillis</a></p><p><strong>Credits: </strong></p><p>Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork)</p><p><strong>Connect with us: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/artbudspodcast/">@artbudspodcast</a></p>
June 6, 2026
Exploring the in-between with Danny Fury
<p>Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we talk to Danny Fury, a mixed media artist and musician whose art and music inspire each other. Danny uses art and music as a way to see clearly as he navigates through the haze, a way of seeing the sunlight through the darkness.</p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/k.percivalfinearts/">Katherine Percival</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliecgillis/">Natalie Gillis</a></p><p><strong>Credits: </strong></p><p>Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork)</p><p>Connect with us: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/artbudspodcast/">@artbudspodcast</a></p>
May 10, 2026
Finding community with Kayla St-Pierre
<p>Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. In this episode, we talk to Kayla St-Pierre, an oil painter and recent University of Guelph graduate who makes “found abstract” paintings. Her current show, Finding Community, with Elizabeth Broere Jackson, is on until May 30 at the Art Gallery of Bancroft. We talk with Kayla about her recent residency, how her background in film informs her painting practice, maintaining a regular art practice while holding down a full-time job, and what inspires her colour palette. </p><p>Follow Kayla St-Pierre on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kaylastpierreart/">Instagram</a>, visit her <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kaylast-pierre.square.site/">online gallery and commissions</a> or or purchase <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kaylast-pierre.com/">prints and originals</a>. </p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/k.percivalfinearts/">Katherine Percival</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nataliecgillis/">Natalie Gillis</a></p><p><strong>Credits: </strong></p><p>Peter Lenardon (producer, theme music), Natalie Gillis (artwork)</p><p>Connect with us: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/artbudspodcast/">@artbudspodcast</a></p>
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- What is Art Buds?
<p>Art Buds is a podcast for artists in Ontario. Hosts Katherine Percival and Natalie Gillis discuss their own experiences with art making, finding community and resources in the Ontario art world, and speak to other working artists and art cheerleaders. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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