Master Artist Interviews

Cindy Wider exclusively interviews some of the most inspirational and successful master artists of our time. From Pencil artists whose drawings are ‘more real than real’ to Illustrators have sold more than a million books, Cindy brings you stories of the real master artists behind the art.

Julie Podstolski – Colored Pencil as a Recipe For a Fulfilled Life

by Cindy Wider | Mar 8, 2026 | Master Artist Interviews | 0 comments

Julie Podstolski is an inspirational coloured pencil master. A true pioneer of the medium, using coloured pencil for her professional gallery-selling multi-award winning artworks since 1989. Another revolutionary artist who has paved the way for this medium to be truly recognised as a respected medium for high end artworks, selling in exhibitions and galleries. […]

Hari Lualhati – Soulworks Sent To The Moon

by Cindy Wider | Nov 12, 2025 | Master Artist Interviews | 0 comments

“Through her breathtaking oil paintings, Hari Lualhati creates compelling imagery that reaches deep into our soul, leading us to question some of life’s biggest mysteries. Her work depicts humans uniting with animals, demonstrating our unique relationship. When I look into her paintings, I’m reminded of the fascinating phenomenon of animals and humans living in […]

Mackenzie Thorpe Interview – The Wisdom of a Great Master Artist

by Cindy Wider | May 30, 2024 | Master Artist Interviews | 0 comments

I had a wonderful zoom call with one of Britain’s most treasured great master artists, Mackenzie Thorpe. Enjoy discovering the stories, wisdom and art techniques of this Great Master Artist.

Richard De Wolfe – Master of Nostalgic Fine Art

by Cindy Wider | Oct 16, 2021 | Master Artist Interviews | 3 comments

Meet Richard De Wolfe, one of the greatest living masters of Nostalgic art from our time. He has a unique gift for capturing that very special ingredient of nostalgia in his work. His art has an ability to capture our imagination and take us back to the warm fuzzy feelings of happy childhood days […]

Svitlana Holovchenko – Master Children’s Illustrator from Imagination

by Cindy Wider | Sep 7, 2021 | Master Artist Interviews | 10 comments

Svitlana Holovchenko transports us into her spectacular imaginary worlds through her breath-taking childrens book illustrations. Her characters are imbued with a special kind of vitality and lifeforce that entices us to learn more about them and to travel with them through their life journeys. She creates incredibly beautiful, happy imagery that radiates positive and […]

Eason Ko – Whimsical Book Illustrator Young Master

by Cindy Wider | Aug 11, 2021 | Master Artist Interviews | 0 comments

Take a look at these gorgeous whimsical and happy children’s book illustrations that have been lovingly created by the multi-award winning and up-and-coming young master of children’s book illustration, Eason Ko.