Charla Maarschalk
Hosted by Charla Maarschalk
An instructional and inspirational podcast for visual artists, hosted by the team behind the Bold School online art community.
This is the content marketing arm of Bold School, an online art school focused on bold, expressive painting. The show mixes solo episodes, co-hosted discussions between Marijanel Knight and Charla Maarschalk, and interviews with artists. The conversations are practical and encouraging, covering topics from overcoming creative blocks and finding your style to the business side of being an 'artpreneur'.
“Distinctively, the podcast is tightly integrated with its own art school, frequently featuring its instructors and members as guests. This creates a specific, non-celebrity focus on the personal journeys and unique processes of everyday working artists, rather than on high-profile industry news.”
Who hosts this show
The Bold Artist Podcast is hosted by Marijanel Knight, a multi-form artist and creativity mentor, and often features Charla Maarschalk, the founder of Bold School, an online art school and community. Knight, who has a background in photography, sculpting, painting, and performing arts, leads conversations designed to inspire and educate artists. Maarschalk is a Canadian portrait artist known for her large-scale, bold color paintings. The podcast serves as an extension of their teaching, exploring the practical and emotional aspects of living a creative life.
Credentials & credits
- Charla Maarschalk: Founder & CEO of Bold School
- Charla Maarschalk: Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Calgary
- Charla Maarschalk: New Media, Sheridan College
- Marijanel Knight: Podcast Host, Producer, and Teacher at Bold School
- Marijanel Knight: Multi-form artist (photography, sculpting, painting)
- Marijanel Knight: Creativity Mentor
Other ventures
- Bold School (Online art school)
- Charla Maarschalk Art (Originals and prints)
- Marijanel.com (Creativity mentoring)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02The Will to Paint: Maudie Movie Review / Episode 73 The Bold Artist PodcastJul 14, 2023 · 20 min
- 03Paint with Wool (A Fibre Artist's Story) / EP. 72 The Bold Artist PodcastJun 30, 2023 · 25 min
- 04Creating an Art Series [What is your Storyline] / EP. 71 The Bold Artist PodcastJun 16, 2023 · 30 min
- 05How one Artist Became a Creative Entrepreneur / EP. 70 The Bold Artist Podcast.Jun 2, 2023 · 30 min
- 06Your Art Your Style Your Way / EP. 69 / The Bold Artist PodcastMay 19, 2023 · 36 min
- 07Turn Hobby to Art (Miniature Making) / EP. 68 The Bold Artist PodcastMay 12, 2023 · 33 min
- 08Change Your Career [How to Pursue Art] / EP. 67 The Bold Artist PodcastMay 5, 2023 · 35 min
Notable episodes
- 01Paint with Wool (A Fibre Artist's Story) / EP. 72
A quintessential episode showcasing the show's interview style and its focus on celebrating unique artists within its own community.
- 02The Will to Paint: Maudie Movie Review / Episode 73
Demonstrates the co-hosted review format, where the hosts analyze a film to extract lessons for the working artist.
- 03IMPROVE YOUR ART SKILLS (With Challenges and Prompts to Help) / Ep. 74
A strong example of a solo, instructional episode that provides listeners with direct, actionable exercises to improve their art.
What you'll be asked on this show
Host Marijanel Knight begins interviews by asking guests for a complete introduction: who they are, where they're from, and their specific art form. She actively listens for unique phrases or concepts in their story (like 'painting with wool') and uses them as anchors for deeper, technical questions. Knight often frames the guest's personal experience within the context of the broader Bold School community, exploring what it's like to be different within a group. She probes the connection between an artist's personality and their process, and consistently closes by asking for a direct 'word of encouragement' for the audience.
The format varies between solo episodes from host Marijanel Knight, co-hosted conversations with Bold School founder Charla Maarschalk, and guest interviews. The tone is consistently supportive and encouraging, aiming to demystify the creative process. Episodes often end with the signature sign-off, "Keep creating."
Questions Charla Maarschalk keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Charla Maarschalk reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“Tell us who you are, where you're from, and about your art form.”
This is the standard opening to ground the listener in the guest's background and unique medium.
- Q.02
“What led you to shift from your past career to being an artist?”
Used to explore the guest's backstory and the motivations behind a major life change.
process
1- Q.01
“What does it mean that you '[guest's unique phrase]'?”
The host seizes on a guest's specific terminology to unpack their unique creative process.
craft
1- Q.01
“How does color (or another principle) work with your medium compared to paint?”
Dives into the technical specifics of a guest's craft, often comparing it to the painting-centric focus of the host's community.
personal
1- Q.01
“What does it feel like to be the only [specialist] in a sea of painters?”
This question explores the guest's personal experience of being an 'outsider' within the Bold School community.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Is your persistence a natural part of your personality?”
Connects the guest's artistic practice and success to their inherent character traits.
money
1- Q.01
“What is happening with your art career? Is it a business or a hobby?”
Directly addresses the commercial and professional aspects of the guest's art practice.
future
1- Q.01
“What are you working on now?”
A classic transition question to shift the conversation toward the guest's current and future projects.
advice
1- Q.01
“What's your word of encouragement for artists who feel different or alone?”
This is the signature closing question, designed to elicit a direct, inspirational takeaway for the listeners.
Signature segments
- · Closing line: "Keep creating."
- · Featuring artists from the Bold School community
- · Movie reviews from an artist's perspective
- · Summer Sessions (short-form episodes on hot topics)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow art instructors or artists from within the Bold School community. The show profiles creators with unique processes, like a fiber artist who 'paints with wool', or those who have successfully transitioned into an art career, making their stories relatable to the school's student base.
- Michelle Moatson Paint with Wool (A Fibre Artist's Story) / EP. 72
- Liz Ranneyon The Will to Paint: Maudie Movie Review / Episode 73
- Elle McCarthyon How one Artist Became a Creative Entrepreneur / EP. 70
- Angela Fehron Your Art Your Style Your Way / EP. 69
- Kristin Cronicon Change Your Career [How to Pursue Art] / EP. 67
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is self-sponsored by Bold School, the online art school and community run by the hosts. Episodes serve as a primary marketing channel to attract new students to their free classes and paid courses.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Charla Maarschalk
People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The primary host is Marijanel Knight, an artist and creativity mentor. Charla Maarschalk, the founder of Bold School, serves as a regular co-host.
- Is this podcast still active?
- The podcast appears to be dormant or on hiatus. The last episode was published in July 2023.
- What is Bold School?
- Bold School is an online art school and community founded by Charla Maarschalk, focused on helping artists develop a bold, expressive style, primarily with paint.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show uses a mixed format, including solo instructional episodes, co-hosted discussions on creative topics, and interviews with other artists.
- Who are the guests on the podcast?
- Guests are often fellow art instructors or members of the Bold School community, sharing their personal stories and artistic processes.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The Bold Artist Podcast is available on the Bold School YouTube channel and on all major audio podcast apps.
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- [01]Official Podcast Pageboldschool.com
- [02]About Bold Schoolboldschool.com
- [03]Artist Spotlight: Marijanel Knightboldschool.com
- [04]Charla Maarschalk Artist Biocharla.ca
- [05]Charla Maarschalk - Saatchi Artsaatchiart.com
- [06]Pilot Episode - Bold Schoolboldschool.com
- [07]Ep 55 // Artists Big Mistakes - Bold Schoolboldschool.com
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